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The Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th-century artifact depicting the 1066 Norman invasion of England, has arrived in London on loan from France for display at the British Museum. It is the first time the tapestry has been in Britain in nearly 1,000 years. The exhibition runs from September 2026 to July 2027.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a statement describing U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham as a close ally. Multiple outlets reported the remarks, which focused on Graham's support for Israel. Claims that Graham died suddenly remain unverified and contradicted by his continued public activity.

US-Iran war began February 28 with reported strikes killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A mid-June ceasefire preceded renewed tit-for-tat attacks and mysterious southern Iran airstrikes in early July 2026. Funeral ceremonies occurred July 5 amid disputed reports of additional strikes and reduced Strait of Hormuz traffic.

The Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Musée d'Orsay will close several hours early from Saturday through Monday or Wednesday due to heat alerts. Météo-France has placed 24 northwestern departments under red alert and much of the country under orange alert, with temperatures forecast between 35°C and 39°C. Many towns have cancelled Bastille Day fireworks displays scheduled for 14 July.

Mariano Rajoy stated that France's national football team had 'no French players' in an opinion piece published on or before July 12. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez described the remark as xenophobic. The comment preceded Spain's scheduled July 14 World Cup semi-final against France.

Residents of the Palestinian village of Burin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank have organized a kite festival each summer since 2009 on a hillside near the settlement of Har Bracha. The event occurs amid reports of settler violence documented by the UN since 2008, with an increase noted after October 2023. Organizers describe the festival as carrying a political message regarding land access.

Belgian rider Tim Merlier won stage 8 of the Tour de France in a bunch sprint, securing his second consecutive stage victory. Tadej Pogacar retained the overall lead after the flat stage. Multiple claims about the event, including its 2026 date, remain unverified or inconsistent across sources.

Clinical psychologist Katie Wood stated that connectedness protects mental health, citing the Algerian team's presence in Lawrence, Kansas where hundreds of residents displayed Algerian colors. Separate reports document an increase in domestic abuse incidents during World Cup tournaments. Coverage originates from Deutsche Welle and France 24.

North Korean state media reported on July 10 that an enlarged meeting of the ruling party's central military commission decided to strengthen the nuclear force in quality and quantity and to expand the functions of the General Reconnaissance and Intelligence Bureau. The announcement follows standard KCNA reporting on the July 9 meeting and occurs while the two Koreas remain technically at war without a peace treaty and under international sanctions over the nuclear program. Independent verification of new capabilities or funding remains unavailable.

Israel provided the United States with intelligence indicating Iran had developed a new plan to assassinate President Trump, according to multiple reports. Trump publicly stated he is Iran's top target and referenced the threat during a NATO summit in Turkey. Details regarding aircraft changes and any direct link to the intelligence remain unverified.

DR Congo has recorded nearly 1,800 confirmed Ebola cases and at least 600 deaths in its fastest-growing outbreak to date, with new suspected cases appearing in previously unaffected provinces. Health workers are striking over unpaid wages while transmission continues largely undetected. Two sources, France 24 and AP News, provide the underlying data.

Russia conducted airstrikes across Ukraine on Saturday using missiles, drones, and glide bombs. In Sumy, five people including a 13-year-old girl were killed and at least 30 injured, with CCTV footage from a local coffee shop showing civilians reacting to nearby explosions. Broader casualty totals and specific strike details remain disputed or unverified across reports.

The United States conducted airstrikes on Iran, after which Iran stated it struck US military targets in the Gulf. Reports also indicate Iran buried slain leader Khamenei, with additional lower-quality claims of Iranian missile launches toward multiple Gulf states and explosions near a nuclear facility.

The United States conducted airstrikes targeting Iran, according to verified reports. Sirens sounded in Kuwait with air defenses intercepting incoming fire, while Iran and Kuwait reported strikes on southern islands, border posts, and an oil platform. Statements from Tehran and Washington offered conflicting accounts on Strait of Hormuz traffic.

A wildfire broke out overnight into Friday in Los Gallardos, Almeria province, within Spain's Andalusia region. Four victims died inside a vehicle and seven died after leaving vehicles on foot. Eight people were injured and the cause remains undetermined.

Israel released intelligence on a specific Iranian plan to assassinate Donald Trump, which several U.S. media outlets reported. Trump attended the NATO summit in Turkey and switched planes upon departure. The claims rest on Israeli briefings cited by France 24 and Al Jazeera.

A wildfire in Almería province killed 12 people and burned approximately 6,600 hectares before containment efforts stabilized the perimeter. Nearly 1,500 residents were evacuated, with about 600 later permitted to return. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is scheduled to visit the area on July 13.

Supported reports indicate Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an airstrike and buried at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad on a Friday, with Mojtaba Khamenei absent from the ceremony. Multiple claims regarding the exact timing of the killing, funeral processions, and related events remain unverified. Two sources, Times of India and France 24, provide the cited details.

A wildfire in southern Spain has been described by officials as the country's worst in more than two decades. France 24 and Sky News both report signs of easing on Saturday that allowed direct firefighting attacks, with emergency crews searching for survivors. The outlets differ on the death toll, reporting 12 and 11 fatalities respectively.

Russia conducted an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Saturday, with Al Jazeera and France 24 confirming the launch and at least 11 injuries including a child. Multiple details on drone and missile counts, interception rates, infrastructure damage, and timing remain unverified and sourced solely to Al Jazeera. Analyses from progressive, conservative, libertarian, and critical viewpoints differ on emphasis and context.

France 24 reported fresh US strikes on Iran prior to claims of an Israeli warning regarding an Iranian plot targeting Donald Trump. The New York Post published Trump's denial that Israel provided such a warning and included multiple unverified statements attributed to him. No corroborated evidence confirms the plot warning or links prior incidents to Iranian direction.

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and launched missile and drone attacks on US military facilities in Gulf states on Sunday. The United States conducted a third round of strikes targeting radar, missile, and drone sites in southern Iran. Iran also claimed strikes on facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman while firing on commercial vessels in the strait.

Syrian officials stated they arrested members of a cell responsible for two bombings on July 7 that wounded 18 people near a Damascus hotel hosting French President Emmanuel Macron. Preliminary investigations connected the cell to Islamic State, though the group has not claimed responsibility. Macron's visit marked the first by an EU head of state since Bashar al-Assad's removal.

France defeated Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final and advanced to the semi-finals. Reports from Al Jazeera and France 24 describe fan gatherings in Seine-Saint-Denis and Boston. The two sources share a left-center bias rating.

France advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Morocco. Kylian Mbappé featured in the match for France. Available sources are limited to left-center bias outlets.

Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time at Kansas City Stadium in a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, advancing to face England in the semifinals. England also advanced after defeating Norway. A heated exchange occurred between Lionel Messi and referee João Pinheiro in the opening half, though no details on its content are reported.

EDF reported on July 12 that three reactors at the Golfech, Bugey, and Chooz plants were shut down and eight others operated at reduced power due to high river temperatures. The economy ministry issued a temporary exemption for the Bugey plant on the Rhône river from July 11 to July 20 to maintain grid stability. France experienced its third heatwave since May, with more than one-third of the country under the highest alert level on July 12.

France 24 and CBS Sports report that Norway and England will meet in a World Cup quarterfinal. CBS Sports alone lists the fixture as part of the 2026 tournament and adds Argentina versus Switzerland in the same round. No other scheduling details have been independently verified.