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Toughest World Cup Challenge Against Belgium

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Cody Bellinger Wins MVP at 2026 MLB All-Star Game

New York Yankees' Cody Bellinger earned MVP honors at the MLB All-Star Game with his family in attendance, becoming the fourth Yankees player to receive the award.

Jul 15, 2026, 11:33 AM Al Jazeera

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Ukraine and EU Forge New Drone Production Partnership

Kyiv and the European Union have agreed to combine Ukraine’s battlefield drone expertise with Europe’s industrial capacity to boost drone production amid ongoing conflict.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 11:01 AM

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Sierra Leone Drops Treason Charges Against Former President Ernest Bai Koroma

Charges related to a 2023 attempted coup, including treason, have been dismissed, allowing Koroma to return home after exile in Nigeria.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 11:00 AM

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China Think Tank Warns Against European-Led NATO 3.0 Expansion in Asia-Pacific

The China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations cautions that NATO’s shift to a Europe-led model and its growing ties with Asia-Pacific nations risk deepening global strategic tensions.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 10:20 AM

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US Reinstates Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports Amid Ongoing Gulf Attacks

Less than a month after a memorandum of understanding aimed at peace, the US Central Command launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and resumed its naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 9:21 AM

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More Than 30 Civilians Killed in Recent US Strikes on Iran, Tehran Says

US and Iran exchange strikes amid resumed US naval blockade on Iranian ports and shifting US policy on Strait of Hormuz tolls.

France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 8:47 AM

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Ebola Cases in Congo Surpass 2,000 Amid Fastest-Growing Outbreak on Record

Congo reports 2,011 confirmed Ebola cases and 754 deaths as the Bundibugyo virus outbreak accelerates, with contact tracing and unknown transmission chains posing major challenges.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 8:44 AM

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US Launches New Strikes on Iran as IRGC Reports Attacks on US Military Sites in Gulf

The United States conducted a seven-hour military operation targeting Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed naval blockades and rising oil prices, while Iran claimed retaliatory strikes on US facilities.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:09 AM

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Spain Defeats France 2-0 to Reach 2026 World Cup Final

France’s high-scoring World Cup journey ends in semifinal loss to Spain, halting Kylian Mbappe’s bid for a third final appearance.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 7:35 AM

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Former ATO Assistant Commissioner Nick Petroulias Charged with Multiple Fraud Offences

Nick Petroulias, along with his former partner and an ALALC board member, faces charges following an ICAC investigation into property dealings involving the Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 6:42 AM

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Former Gippsland Teacher Nicole Anne Jones Faces Trial Over 1990s Child Sexual Assault Allegations

Nicole Anne Jones, previously known as Nicky Cravino, is charged with multiple counts of indecent acts and sexual penetration involving a primary school student in 1999.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 5:57 AM

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US House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The Sunshine Protection Act aims to end the biannual clock changes across the United States, while Australia maintains its current daylight saving practices.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 5:55 AM

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Spain Defeats France 2-0 to Reach 2026 World Cup Final

Spain's strong defense and confident play overcame France's attack led by Kylian Mbappé, securing a spot in the World Cup final.

France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 5:33 AM

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Iran Launches Strikes on Neighbors Amid US Blockade Reinstatement and Trump Threats

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps attacked US military installations in the Middle East following renewed US strikes and President Trump's reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 AM

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China’s Rare Earth Weakness and New Rocket Challenge SpaceX: 7 Science Highlights

China has tested a satellite engine with a record-breaking operating life, signaling advances in space technology amid ongoing challenges in rare earth materials.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 4:37 AM

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Rosmah Mansor Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Comedian Harith Iskander

Wife of Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, Rosmah Mansor, has initiated legal action over alleged defamation during a comedy show.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:37 AM

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Nicky Winmar Removed from AFL Hall of Fame Following Assault Conviction

Former Australian Rules footballer Nicky Winmar was expelled from the Australian Football Hall of Fame after being found guilty of unlawful assault.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:25 AM

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Environmental Groups Sue to Block Trump Administration's Change to Endangered Species Act

A legal challenge has been filed against the Trump administration's redefinition of 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act, which could reduce protections for wildlife in the United States.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:56 AM

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Canberra Man Denied Voluntary Assisted Dying Wins Partial Victory in Early ACT Law Test

A tribunal ruled that a man seeking voluntary assisted dying under the ACT's new laws has the mental capacity to make the decision, despite remaining ineligible for the scheme.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:43 AM

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Spain Defeats France 2-0 in World Cup Semifinals, Ending France’s Title Defense

Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinals on July 15, 2026, preventing France from reaching the final for the third consecutive time.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 2:34 AM

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Maryland Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Kitten and Attempting Bank Robbery

A 3-month-old tuxedo kitten named Magnolia was stolen from a Maryland pet store and used in an attempted bank robbery before being recovered unharmed.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 2:34 AM

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Oil Prices Surge Amid Renewed US-Iran Hostilities and Strikes on Energy Targets

Oil prices climbed to one-month highs as tensions escalated between the US and Iran, with a US naval blockade reinstated and retaliatory strikes launched by Iran.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:13 AM

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Seven Britons Among 13 Dead in Spain Wildfires

Spanish wildfires claimed 13 lives, including seven British nationals, as nearly 1,500 people were evacuated in Almería province.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 2:11 AM

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Dollar Weakens as Softer Inflation Data Reduces Fed Rate Hike Expectations

The US dollar declined from a two-week high following softer-than-expected inflation figures, leading to diminished bets on an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate increase despite inflation risk concerns.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:10 AM