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Elections

Nigel Farage Resigns as MP, Will Run in UK By-Election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election and stand again, according to a report from Al Jazeera, as he faces scrutiny over his finances and a parliamentary watchdog investigation into a £5m gift from a crypto billionaire.

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Americas

Argentina vs. Egypt: Key Moments from 2026 World Cup Match

Argentina faces Egypt in a Round of 16 World Cup 2026 match as the reigning champions look to advance to the quarterfinals. According to Bleacher Report, Egypt took a 1-0 lead at halftime thanks to a header by Yasser Ibrahim.

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Diplomacia y Comercio

Deslizamientos en Bangladesh matan a nueve, incluidos ocho rohinyas

Deslizamientos provocados por fuertes lluvias monzónicas mataron a al menos nueve personas, incluidos ocho refugiados rohinyas, en el sureste de Bangladesh, según The Associated Press.

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Europe

Le Pen’s Moment of Truth: Court Ruling to Decide Her Political Future

Marine Le Pen will learn on Tuesday whether she can run for president in 2027 after an appeal court decides her embezzlement case.

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Diplomacy & Trade

R2P Doctrine Faces Revival Amid Global Atrocities

The United Nations General Assembly met in New York to discuss the responsibility to protect (R2P) doctrine, which has seen little enforcement since 2018, according to a recent article in Al Jazeera.

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Medicine

Five Charged in Liberia After 200kg Cocaine Seizure

Five suspects have been charged in Liberia following the seizure of 200kg of cocaine valued at $19m, one of the country’s largest drug busts, according to The Guardian.

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Asia Pacific

India Landmark Temple Overhauls Board After Donation Theft Allegations

Authorities at the grand temple to Hindu god Ram in Ayodhya have announced a leadership overhaul after allegations that tens of millions of rupees received in donations have been stolen, according to the BBC.

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Music

Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37

Lauren Bennett, best known for her feature on LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem,' has died at the age of 37. Her former band G.R.L. announced the news on July 6.

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Europe

Portugal’s World Cup Run Ends as Spain Advances

Portugal's World Cup journey came to an end after a 1-0 loss to Spain in the Round of 16. Mikel Merino's stoppage-time goal sealed Spain's victory, denying Cristiano Ronaldo a title in his likely final appearance.

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AI

Illinois AI Law, AI in Healthcare, and AI’s Controversial Uses

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law creating accountability for artificial intelligence developers, modeled after upcoming 2025 laws in New York and California.

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Europe

Norway vs. England World Cup quarterfinal set for Miami

Erling Haaland scored twice to send Norway to their first World Cup quarterfinal, where they will face England on July 11 in Miami. The match will be played at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Europe

BBC Exposes Russia’s ‘Torture Prisons’ in Ukraine

A BBC World Service investigation has identified individuals accused of abusing detainees in Russia's secretive detention system in occupied parts of Ukraine, according to the BBC.

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Europe

Ronaldo’s World Cup Career Ends with Spain 1-0 Win

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ended with a 1-0 loss to Spain, as substitute Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in stoppage time. This marked Ronaldo's sixth and final World Cup appearance without a major title, according to ESPN.

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Asien-Pazifik

26 Tote und über 100 Verletzte bei Gefängnisausbruch in Sri Lanka

Bei Ausschreitungen in einem Gefängnis in Sri Lanka kamen 26 Menschen ums Leben, darunter sieben Wärter. Mehr als 100 wurden verletzt.

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Asia Pacífico

26 muertos y más de 100 heridos en disturbios en prisión de Sri Lanka

Disturbios en una prisión en el oeste de Sri Lanka dejaron 26 muertos, siete de ellos guardias, y más de 100 heridos, informó la BBC.

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