Template:In the news
- The FIFA World Cup concludes with Germany beating Argentina in the final, while Miroslav Klose (pictured) becomes the top goalscorer in the tournament's history.
- The maiden flight of the Russian Angara rocket concludes successfully.
- Israel launches an offensive on the Gaza Strip.
- The prehistoric Pelagornis sandersi is identified as the largest flying bird yet discovered.
- Twenty-nine people are killed in two attacks in Lamu, Kenya.
- In tennis, the Wimbledon Championships conclude with Novak Djokovic winning the men's singles and Petra Kvitová winning the women's singles.
- Ukrainian armed forces take control of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
Ongoing: Ebola outbreak
Recent deaths: Tommy Ramone – John Seigenthaler – Eduard Shevardnadze
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