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Jens Spahn resigns as leader of the governing CDU/CSU alliance in Germany's Bundestag amid criticism after he

Magyar Government — Jens Spahn resigns as leader of the governing CDU/CSU alliance in Germany's Bundestag amid criticism after he and his husband became parents through surrogacy, despite Germany's ba

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French footballer Kylian Mbappé scores twice to become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history, and

2026 FIFA World Cup — French footballer Kylian Mbappé scores twice to become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history, and the first player to score 10 goals in a single World Cup since Germany's

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Kuwait says Iranian attacks have struck a second power and desalination plant in two days, causing a fire and

2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries — Kuwait says Iranian attacks have struck a second power and desalination plant in two days, causing a fire and shutting several generating units, while other attacks injure firefigh

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Five people are killed and two others are injured in a workplace accident in Thanh Hóa province, Vietnam.

Krokstadelva fire — Five people are killed and two others are injured in a workplace accident in Thanh Hóa province, Vietnam. [https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20260719/65158f04101647f2ac931182f996

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At the London Athletics Meet, British runner Josh Kerr sets a new world record of 3:42.66 for the mile.

2026 Diamond League — At the London Athletics Meet, British runner Josh Kerr sets a new world record of 3:42.66 for the mile. The previous record of 3:43.13 by Hicham El Guerrouj had been set in 1999. [

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Kuwait Airways reschedules most of its flights due to the country's airspace being closed amidst ongoing

Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — Kuwait Airways reschedules most of its flights due to the country's airspace being closed amidst ongoing Iranian attacks. [https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/

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Iraq and Syria sign a memorandum of understanding to rehabilitate the Kirkuk–Baniyas pipeline to bypass to

2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis — Iraq and Syria sign a memorandum of understanding to rehabilitate the Kirkuk–Baniyas pipeline to bypass to the Strait of Hormuz. [https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-

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Iran says that it has launched ballistic missile and drone strikes at targets in Bahrain, including a drone

2026 Iran war — Iran says that it has launched ballistic missile and drone strikes at targets in Bahrain, including a drone vessel depot, an artificial intelligence center used for targeting, and

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The United States Forest Service reports that wildfires in northern Minnesota has reached over 77,000 acres,

2026 United States wildfires — The United States Forest Service reports that wildfires in northern Minnesota has reached over 77,000 acres, prompting evacuations in the area. [https://www.kare11.com/article/news

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The death tolls from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh reaches 780 after one child is reported to have died

2026 Bangladesh measles outbreak — The death tolls from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh reaches 780 after one child is reported to have died from the disease by the Directorate General of Health Services. [https:

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The United States allows its national emergency over Hong Kong's national security law to expire while

Hong Kong–United States relations — The United States allows its national emergency over Hong Kong's national security law to expire while retaining the underlying executive order and most related sanctions. [https:/

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A civilian dies while a police officer and the suspected gunman are wounded in a shooting in Nørresundby,

Hong Kong–United States relations — A civilian dies while a police officer and the suspected gunman are wounded in a shooting in Nørresundby, North Jutland, Denmark, after officers responding to a reported fire are m

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Andy Burnham is elected as the new leader of the British Labour Party.

2026 Labour Party leadership election — Andy Burnham is elected as the new leader of the British Labour Party. He will formally succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2lq12z

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Jordan reports having intercepted projectiles fired from Iran.

2026 Iran war — Jordan reports having intercepted projectiles fired from Iran. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/us-israel-iran-war/iran-says-it-targeted-us-al-udeid-air-base-in-qatar/4001304 (AA)]

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The United States Chamber of Commerce announces that Iraq has signed roughly $60 billion worth of agreements

Iraq-United States relations — The United States Chamber of Commerce announces that Iraq has signed roughly $60 billion worth of agreements and partnerships to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and accelerate American

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Over 900 wildfires are reported across Canada, including 43 new active blazes, prompting evacuations across

2026 Canadian wildfires — Over 900 wildfires are reported across Canada, including 43 new active blazes, prompting evacuations across the country. [https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/more-wildfires-spark

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Taylor Farms recalls their iceburg lettuce, traced through a farm in Mexico, amidst the ongoing

2026 United States cyclosporiasis outbreak — Taylor Farms recalls their iceburg lettuce, traced through a farm in Mexico, amidst the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States, which is caused by Cyclospora cayetane

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The Ontario Court of Appeal finds Canadian far-right activist and Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King guilty of

Hong Kong–United States relations — The Ontario Court of Appeal finds Canadian far-right activist and Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King guilty of intimidation and orders a re-sentencing. [https://www.cbc.ca/news/cana

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Protests continue for a second day in Kyiv, Ukraine, near the Presidential Office Building, demanding the

Dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov — Protests continue for a second day in Kyiv, Ukraine, near the Presidential Office Building, demanding the return of Mykhailo Fedorov as Minister of Defence and the resignation of O

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Iranian strikes damage a desalination plant and a power plant in Kuwait, according to the Kuwaiti energy

2026 Iran war — Iranian strikes damage a desalination plant and a power plant in Kuwait, according to the Kuwaiti energy ministry. [https://apnews.com/article/iran-strikes-kuwait-gulf-bahrain-desa

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The U.S. state of Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection deploys firefighters to

2026 Canadian wildfires — The U.S. state of Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection deploys firefighters to assist with wildfire efforts in Quebec, Canada. [https://portal.ct.gov/dee

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Michigan, U.S., surpasses 5,000 cases of cyclosporiasis.

2026 United States cyclosporiasis outbreak — Michigan, U.S., surpasses 5,000 cases of cyclosporiasis. [https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/07/17/michigans-cyclosporiasis-case-total-surpasses-5000/909571

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Japan enacts a law criminalizing public damage, removal or defacement of the national flag, punishable by up

Hong Kong–United States relations — Japan enacts a law criminalizing public damage, removal or defacement of the national flag, punishable by up to two years in prison or a ¥200,000 (US$1,200) fine. [https://www.fran

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Japan's National Diet amends the Imperial Household Law to allow unmarried male descendants of former

Japanese imperial succession debate — Japan's National Diet amends the Imperial Household Law to allow unmarried male descendants of former imperial branches to rejoin the family and permit royal women to retain status

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CNBC reports that the Brent Crude oil price declined by 21% during June 2026, its largest monthly decline

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — CNBC reports that the Brent Crude oil price declined by 21% during June 2026, its largest monthly decline since March 2020, amidst the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the Uni