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Daily news brief — 15 July 2026

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Plus, Cuba suffers its third massive blackout, India and the UK seal a major trade deal, and 7 updates

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India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement enters into force

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom has officially entered into force, strengthening economic and diplomatic relations. As part of the implementation, the two nations resolved steel quota disputes to lift duty-free export limits, while discussions regarding carbon taxes remain ongoing.

Why it matters

This landmark trade agreement opens up new avenues for bilateral investment and trade, signaling deeper economic integration between India and the UK.

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  • Amar Ujala
  • Financial Express
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US forces to withdraw from Iraq by end of September, say Iraqi PM and Pentagon

The United States military will withdraw its forces from Iraq by the end of September, according to announcements from the Iraqi prime minister and the Pentagon. This transition marks a significant shift in the decades-long American military presence in the country.

Why it matters

The departure of US troops reshapes regional security dynamics and raises critical questions about Iraq's stability and the balance of power in the Middle East.

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  • Times Now
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Cuba suffers third nationwide blackout in two weeks as fuel shortages deepen

Cuba has experienced its third nationwide blackout in just two weeks as severe fuel shortages continue to disrupt the island's power grid. This latest collapse highlights a deepening energy crisis that is fueling widespread public frustration.

Why it matters

The recurring grid failures underscore the severity of Cuba's worsening economic crisis and its struggle to secure reliable fuel supplies.

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  • Times Now

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Cooler U.S. inflation boosts stocks and reinforces rate-cut hopes

U.S. consumer prices rose 3.5% in June from a year earlier, down from 4.2% in May, driven in part by lower energy prices. This cooler-than-expected inflation reading, combined with strong bank earnings, boosted global stock markets and lifted investor risk appetite.

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  • Reuters
  • New York Post
  • Reuters
  • Cailian Press
  • El Financiero
  • EFE
  • EFE
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JPMorgan posts record quarterly profit on dealmaking and trading strength

JPMorgan Chase reported a record second-quarter profit, lifted by a surge in investment-banking fees and stronger trading revenue. The bank said big IPOs and deal activity helped drive results.

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  • Reuters
  • Reuters
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Apple releases iOS 27 public beta, highlighting new AI‑powered Siri and cross‑app context features

Apple has launched the public beta for iOS 27, introducing an upgraded, AI-powered Siri. Key updates include advanced cross-app search capabilities and on-screen context recognition, signaling a major shift toward a more AI-centric mobile operating system.

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  • Note.com (宮野宏樹 citing major US tech news sites)
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German regulator rules Google’s AI Overviews and Perplexity AI fall under national media law

Germany's media regulator has ruled that Google's AI Overviews and Perplexity AI must comply with national media laws. This decision follows a court ruling that found Google liable for incorrect AI-generated information.

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  • Reuters
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More than 200 researchers, including Nobel laureates, call for stronger global AI regulation

Over 200 researchers and experts, including Nobel laureates, have issued a public statement calling for stronger global regulations on advanced AI systems. This collective action comes as frontier AI models continue to scale rapidly and commercial deployments accelerate.

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  • Note.com (宮野宏樹 citing international policy and science media)
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NASA Confirms Operational Milestone for Gateway Lunar Station Project

NASA has confirmed a key operational milestone for the Gateway lunar space station under its Artemis program. The agency completed critical design reviews for multiple modules, clearing the way to begin hardware fabrication.

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  • NASA
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European stocks close little changed as oil climbs on renewed U.S.–Iran tensions

European stocks closed with minor gains during a cautious trading session as rising energy prices and Middle East tensions offset positive U.S. inflation data. Oil prices reached four-week highs following renewed U.S. naval action against Iran, while the Mexican peso remained relatively stable.

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  • Firstonline
  • Marca