Armed conflicts and attacks
Syrian civil war
At least 44 people are killed in a twin bombing in the Kurdish-controlled city of Al-Qamishli on the Syria–Turkey border. ISIL claims responsibility for the attack. (The Guardian)
Arts and culture
Barack Obama chooses his home city of Chicago for his presidential library. (The Hill)
Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, who served as Pope John Paul II’s personal secretary is the principal celebrant at the World Youth Day opening Mass on July 26th evening in Kraków, Poland. Pope Francis is to arrive in Poland on July 27th afternoon. (Catholic World News)
Ramon Magsaysay Award
The six Ramon Magsaysay Awardees for 2016 are: Indian Dalit activist Bezwada Wilson, Ombudsman of the Philippines Conchita Carpio-Morales, Indian Carnatic musician T.M. Krishna, Indonesian charity organization Dompet Dhuafa, Lao humanitarian group Vientiane Rescue, and the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers. (Times of India) (AP via The Jakarta Post)
2016 MTV Video Music Awards
Taylor Swift is snubbed while Adele and Beyoncé lead in nominations. (The Washington Times), (Billboard)