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“A year later he retired from practising medicine to focus entirely on writing and humanitarian work.”
“an avalanche killed all 10 members of an expedition on Pakistan's Broad Peak”
“The Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry was traveling from Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya in East Java to the city of Makassar in South Sulawesi, with 232 passengers, 39 crew members and 181 vehicles, mostly trucks, and an excavator”
“Earlier this month, news surfaced that Blanco had died at age 80.”
“While he qualified as a physician in 1953, specialising in dermatology”
“Among his 10-member expedition on Broad Peak, there were six Nepali climbers. The other four climbers were from the US, China, Oman, Pakistan.”
“when the fire broke out between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. in waters off Sumenep regency”
“Blanco debuted for New York on April 24, 1965, throwing a scoreless inning in relief.”
“He was born in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland”
“they had gone missing after being caught in an avalanche last Thursday on the 8,047m (26,400ft) peak.”
“By 9:45 a.m., authorities determined the ferry was about 19 nautical miles north of Buruan Sapudi island”
“started the Hall of Fame Game against the Philadelphia Phillies, which New York won 7-4.”
“From 1876 to 1881, Dr. Doyle studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh Medical School.”
“The first successful ascent was in 1957, when an Austrian expedition reached the summit.”
“By Sunday evening, several nearby vessels managed to rescue 227 passengers and crew and recovered five bodies”
“the Yankees traded him, along with Bill Stafford and Roger Repoz, to the Kansas City Athletics in exchange for Fred Talbot and Billy Bryan.”
“Dr. Doyle established his ophthalmological surgery practice in London, UK, in 1891 after finishing his subspecialty training”
“he was awarded an MBE by the late Queen in 2018 for his achievements in extreme high‑altitude mountaineering.”
“At least 39 people remained unaccounted for”
“He never appeared in another Major League game after that season and retired in 1971.”
“A year later, the first compendium of 12 stories, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was published.”
“Purja, who lived with his wife and three‑year‑old daughter in Hampshire in southern England.”
“The 160 meters (525 feet) long and 25 meters (82 feet) wide ferry was built in Japan in 1992 and operated on the Osaka-Shinmoji route as the "Ferry Osaka" before being sold to Indonesia in 2015”
“Blanco would end up posting a career 4.45 ERA in 28 total games for the Yankees and then the Athletics.”
“Within several months, he had over five million views.”
“In 2024, a New York Times article detailed sexual allegations two women made against Purja.”
“a voyage that typically takes around 40 hours”
“(1945–2026)”
“At the height of its popularity, his comedy was being seen by 30 million viewers a week, roughly a third of the Egyptian population.”
“Purja was catapulted into international stardom after his journey was documented in a 2021 Netflix documentary.”
“Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands”
“his best season came with the Phillies in 2022, when he posted a 3.86 ERA over 20 games (16 starts).”
“Nabi claimed 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 wickets in the 2025-26 campaign, playing a pivotal role in Jammu and Kashmir's maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.”
“Pur Bahadur Gurung - also known as Yukta - who summitted Everest 10 times.”
“Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday evening killed at least 17 people, including children, in Gaza.”
“A fifth-round pick of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2015, Falter is 25-32 with a 4.77 ERA in 119 games (85 starts) with the Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Royals in six seasons.”
“where he claimed six wickets in two first-class matches.”
“Kili Pemba Sherpa, was part of a historic 2021 expedition that summitted K2, the world's second‑highest peak, in winter.”
“where it controls more than 60% of the territory”
“has posted a 13.97 ERA in five outings (two starts) this season.”
“The first Test will be played in Galle from August 15 to 19”
“that expedition was made up of all Nepali climbers, including Purja.”
“Most of the territory's 2 million Palestinians”
“Thomas and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter were acquired from the Royals in exchange for Minor League right-hander Lucas Braun, who had been the Braves' No. 8 prospect, and left-hander Carter Holton on Saturday night.”
“the second Test will be held in Colombo from August 23 to 27”
“climbing the world's 14 tallest peaks in just over six months.”
“killing around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking 251 others hostage”
“The Philadelphia Phillies made Bailey Falter a fifth-round draft pick in 2015.”
“Kevin Owens outlasted three rivals to become the new number one contender”
“The more compact 23rd edition featured 215 medal events compared to 261 when the city last staged the Games in 2014.”
“women and children make up around half of all fatalities”
“The 29-year-old Falter, who spent time on the IL this season with left elbow inflammation...”
“Chelsea Green survived a five-way ladder match for the interim title”
“It also saw a record 47 para-sports events, which included the symbolic first gold medal.”
“killed three family members, including their 4-year-old child, according to Nasser hospital”
“allowing just three earned runs across his previous 14 innings.”
“Seth Rollins landed four suicide dives in a row”
“As athletes from 74 nations and territories looked on they opened with Alive and Kicking.”
“Billie Jean has now spent 12 weeks ruling the ranking.”
“Reigns survived four consecutive suicide dives”
“Australia dominated the medal table by amassing 171 followed by England with 110. The host nation finished fifth, with 39 medals.”
“Thriller has led the charge for five weeks, beginning in November 2014.”
“India’s crude oil imports from Russia climbed to a record 2.8 million barrels per day (mbd) in July accounting for more than half of the country’s purchases”
“Louise Hoskins became the oldest Commonwealth Games gold medallist, winning the para-bowls women's pairs title for Australia at the age of 76 years and 173 days.”
“Don’t Matter to Me opened at No. 1 in July 2018, when the song was new, but it only controlled the ranking for one frame.”
“India’s LPG imports remained heavily skewed towards US, which supplied over 9 lakh tonne, or about 73%, of the over 1.2 million tonne imported in July.”
“legendary South African swimmer Chad le Clos became the most decorated athlete in the 96-year history of the event with 21 medals.”
“Combined, Jackson’s only other two champions have spent six weeks at No. 1.”
“According to ship-tracking data from Kpler, India imported a little over 5 mbd of crude in July, marginally higher than in June.”
“More than 200,000 visited the west end park and live sites in the city during the Games.”
“Throughout the years, Jackson has placed 18 tracks on the R&B Streaming Songs chart. A dozen of those hits have broken into the top 10.”
“Saudi Arabia recorded the biggest increase among major suppliers, with exports to India rising to 4.2 lakh barrels per day (bd) in July from 2.9 lakh bd in June.”
“Al Fayed died in 2023 aged 94 having never faced any charges.”
“Only two of Jackson’s entries have missed out on ruling by just one space. “Human Nature” and “Chicago” both stalled at No. 2 this year.”
“Imports from Iraq continued to recover after falling to zero in April, with purchases in July nearly doubling to 1.3 lakh bd from 67,100 bd in June, marking the third consecutive monthly increase since supplies resumed in May.”
“Chicago and Beat It both return to their all-time highs at Nos. 2 and 3, respectively.”
“Kuwait also returned to India’s import basket, shipping 51,600 bd after recording no exports during April, May and June.”
“Jackson occupies one-third of the entire R&B Streaming Songs chart this week. The ranking features only 15 spaces, and five of them are filled by some of his most famous tunes.”
“Imports from the UAE declined to 4.6 lakh bd in July from 5.1 lakh bd in June, though it remained India’s second-largest source of crude.”
“Human Nature holds steady at No. 7.”
“Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough moves in the opposite direction, falling from No. 8 to No. 13.”
“Coincidentally, “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough” lands at No. 13 during its thirteenth frame on the rundown.”
“Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk)” dips from second place to No. 4.”
“reigning two-time American League Cy Young Award winner”
“from the Detroit Tigers for a package of three prospects: outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handers River Ryan and Brady Smith”
“29-year-old pending free agent”
“eighth postseason appearance in the past nine seasons”
“Michael Thorbjornsen's victory at the Rocket Classic ... with a stellar bogey‑free 63 on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club”
“It was Thorbjornsen who claimed a two‑shot victory over Schauffele”
“This marks the second consecutive week a player under 25 has claimed their maiden tour title, following 21‑year‑old Jackson Koivun's win last week”
“Jackson Koivun, a 21 year‑old, winning his first tournament in just his third event”
“For some who think of the Rocket Classic as a lesser than tournament on the schedule, it proved to be an exciting weekend of golf”
“Schauffele, who has yet to claim victory in 2026”
“Thorbjornsen was able to outlast a field that consisted of Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama, and Cameron Young to win”
“In the year’s first six months, coal produced 49.7% of the country’s power, falling below 50% for the first time in recent history, the government said last week.”
“installations, which could reach 4,300 gigawatts by the end of the year”
“China’s target is for coal use to peak no later than 2030”
“Solar and wind generation is still only at 25%”
“China’s current 2030 target for wind and solar is 30%”
“we can easily hit 33% by 2028.”
