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Andy Burnham appointed UK prime minister on July 20, 2026
Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom's prime minister on Monday, July 20, 2026, following a formal ceremony at Buckingham Palace with King Charles III.
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- Andy Burnham appointed UK prime minister on July 20, 2026
- Koeberg nuclear plant says no risk after contamination
- FIFA World Cup final halftime show exceeds 15-minute limit
- Trump orders eighth US strike on Iran after Jordan attack
- Nolan's Odyssey Opens $124.5M Domestic, $264.1M Worldwide
- Du Plessis beats Usman in unanimous decision UFC Oklahoma
- Jim Parsons says was miserable during Big Bang Theory run
- Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0
- Metallica to Launch Las Vegas Sphere Residency Oct 2026
- US airstrikes on Iran July 18 after Jordan base attack
- Netflix trailer for final season of Hundred Years Solitude
- Stuart Fails to Save the Universe premieres HBO Max July 23
Koeberg nuclear plant says no risk after contamination
South African officials have moved to reassure the public about the safety of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station following a series of internal contamination incidents during a scheduled maintenance outage.
FIFA World Cup final halftime show exceeds 15-minute limit
The first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, 2026, became a major point of controversy after it significantly overran official rules and drew sharp criticism from players and pundits.
Trump orders eighth US strike on Iran after Jordan attack
Two American service members were killed and another is missing following an Iranian missile and drone attack on a U.S. base in Jordan on July 17. The fatalities mark the first U.S.
Nolan's Odyssey Opens $124.5M Domestic, $264.1M Worldwide
Christopher Nolan's epic historical adventure "The Odyssey" has stormed the global box office, delivering a monumental $264.1 million worldwide debut over the weekend of July 17-19, 2026.
Du Plessis beats Usman in unanimous decision UFC Oklahoma
Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis reasserted himself as a top contender with a dominant unanimous decision victory over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Fight Night in O...
Jim Parsons says was miserable during Big Bang Theory run
Actor Jim Parsons has revealed that despite the immense professional success he achieved starring on the hit sitcom "The Big Bang Theory," the experience left him feeling deeply unhappy and stressed.
Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0
Spain won its second FIFA World Cup title on Sunday, July 19, 2026, defeating defending champion Argentina 1-0 in an extra-time final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Metallica to Launch Las Vegas Sphere Residency Oct 2026
Heavy metal band Metallica is preparing to launch a major concert residency at the Las Vegas Sphere later this year, following the conclusion of their extensive M72 world tour.
US airstrikes on Iran July 18 after Jordan base attack
American forces launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iran on July 18, targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in retaliation for an Iranian attack that killed two U.S. service members at a base in Jordan.
Netflix trailer for final season of Hundred Years Solitude
Netflix has released the official trailer for the second and final season of its ambitious adaptation of "One Hundred Years of Solitude," with the premiere set for August 5, 2026.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe premieres HBO Max July 23
A new science-fiction comedy set within the expansive Big Bang Theory universe premieres Thursday, July 23, 2026, on HBO Max.
Northwestern's Phantom Twist drone appears nearly invisible
Engineers have unveiled a drone that uses rapid spinning to become nearly invisible to the human eye, a novel approach to stealth that focuses on manipulating perception rather than traditional camouflage.
Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning Irish actress acclaimed for her role in "My Left Foot" and beloved by a generation as the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," died on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Dublin.
Leon Bridges Announces Fifth Album Happiness Anytime
Grammy-nominated soul artist Leon Bridges has announced his fifth studio album, "Happiness Anytime," set for release on September 25.
Graeme Souness calls England midfield limited after loss
Former Scotland international and prominent football pundit Graeme Souness has launched a strong critique of England midfielders Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson, labeling them as "limited" following England's World Cup s...
Netflix releases Heartstopper Forever film on July 17, 2026
The beloved coming-of-age series "Heartstopper" concludes its story with the release of the feature film "Heartstopper Forever" on Netflix on July 17, 2026.
Don Lemon says he is considering 2028 presidential run
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has publicly stated he is seriously considering a run for president in the 2028 election, citing encouragement from others and a belief that he would be a good commander-in-chief.
Sony releases new trailer for Marvel's Wolverine PS5 game
Sony Interactive Entertainment has released a new cinematic trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive Marvel's Wolverine, developed by Insomniac Games.
Xi pledges China’s AI leadership and 5,000 training spots
Chinese President Xi Jinping positioned China as a leader in global artificial intelligence governance and called for extensive international cooperation during a major speech in Shanghai on Friday, July 17, 2026.
