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"Days Before World Cup Final" Sudden Blow: Thick Haze Covers the Area The BBC reported on July 17 that thick haze from Canadian wildfires has blanketed the New York and New Jersey regions, prompting authorities to advise residents to refrain from outdoor activities and stay indoors. SBS Jul 17, 2026 12:34 PM

President Lee Declares December 3 as 'National Sovereignty Day' to Honor 'Great History' ▲ Lee Jae-myung President Lee Jae-myung, marking the 78th Constitution Day, pled… SBS Jul 17, 2026 12:34 PM

Argentina Faces Potential FIFA Disciplinary Action Over 'Malvinas' Banner Ahead of Final The BBC reported that "FIFA is reviewing whether to take disciplinary action against the Argentine team for holding up a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (known as the Malvinas in Argentina) immediately after their semifinal match against England." Argentina secured their spot in the final with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against England in the semifinal match held in Atlanta, USA, yesterday, scoring consecutive goals in the final minutes of the game. SBS Jul 17, 2026 12:19 PM

Trump Claims China Illegally Obtained 220 Million U.S. Voter Records During 2020 Election President Trump claimed during a national address at 10:00 a.m. today that China interfered in the 2020 U.S. SBS Jul 17, 2026 12:13 PM

Chey Tae-won: SK Hynix Stock Price Is Trending Upward, Just Hold On to It Chey Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry , stated on July 17 regarding the stock price of SK Hynix, "Memory is consistently in demand, so over time, the price will trend upward." Chairman Chey made these remarks during a discussion on artificial intelligence at the KCCI Summer Forum currently being held in Jeju. SBS Jul 17, 2026 12:06 PM

Oh Se-hoon: "Government Turns Stock Market into a Gambling Den, Then Takes Credit for Debt Forgiveness; Youth Driven to Bankruptcy" Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has strongly criticized the government over issues involving leveraged derivative products that have caused severe volatility in the domestic stock market, as well as the "active debt forgiveness" policy ordered by President Lee Jae-myung, calling for immediate countermeasures. SBS Jul 17, 2026 11:36 AM

Trump Claims China Interfered in 2020 Election, Illegally Obtained Voter Data President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on the 16th . SBS Jul 17, 2026 11:23 AM

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Why Protesters Took to the Streets After the Sudden Dismissal of Ukraine's 'Drone Genius' Defense Minister "A war hero becomes a burden overnight?" Ukraine is in an uproar following the sudden dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov, a former Deputy Prime Minister for Digital Innovation who was appointed to the post earlier this year, just six months into his tenure. SBS Jul 17, 2026 11:23 AM

Trump's Social Media Posts to Be Sold to Financial Institutions for Early Access Starting Next Month Starting next month, a feature allowing users to view U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social posts faster than others will be sold to financial institutions for a fee. SBS Jul 17, 2026 11:22 AM

"Good Partners Eventually Find Their Way Back to Each Other"... Jang Young-nam Returns to Andmarq After 2 Years Actor Jang Young-nam has rejoined Andmarq, a company she considers a home base. On July 16, Andmarq officially announced that it had signed an exclusive contract with actor Jang Young-nam. SBS Entertainment News Jul 17, 2026 11:03 AM