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The people of 11 July

7 people in 7 stories, 29 deaths recorded, 2026

Linda Nosková

Czech tennis player (born 2004)

  1. In tennis, Linda Nosková wins her first major title after defeating her compatriot Karolína Muchová in the final, 6–2, 5–7, 6–3 to win the ladies' singles title at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.

    Sport · 11 Jul · with Karolína Muchová

Lionel Messi

Argentine footballer (born 1987)

  1. In association football, Argentine forward and captain Lionel Messi becomes the first player to reach 10 assists in FIFA World Cup matches since records began in 1966.

    Sport · 11 Jul

Donald Tusk

Prime Minister of Poland (2007–2014; since 2023)

  1. Polish prime minister Donald Tusk, marking the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, announces plans to build a Wall of Remembrance in Warsaw for identified victims of the Volhynia massacre and says Poland will continue efforts to exhume and properly bury victims.

    Politics · 11 Jul

Maia Sandu

President of Moldova since 2020

  1. Moldovan president Maia Sandu nominates Vasile Tofan as the new country's prime minister after the resignation of Alexandru Munteanu.

    Politics · 11 Jul · with Vasile Tofan, Alexandru Munteanu

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India since 2014

  1. India and New Zealand announce the formation of a strategic partnership during Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to Auckland, expanding cooperation on defense, security, trade, diplomacy, culture, sport, science, and maritime issues in the Indo-Pacific.

    World · 11 Jul

Donald Trump

President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  1. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becomes law after U.S. president Donald Trump allows the bill to take effect without his signature. It was passed by the U.S. Congress to expand affordable housing and reduce housing costs.

    Business · 11 Jul

Hassan Whiteside

American basketball player (born 1989)

  1. The China Anti-Doping Agency reports that Shanghai Sharks player Hassan Whiteside tested positive for prohibited substances oxandrolone and clomifene during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association playoffs, making him subject to a potential two-year ban.

    Sport · 11 Jul

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