🔥 Hot Topics · Jul 19, 2026
England 6-4 France wins World Cup third place; Mbappe crowned all-time WC top scorer; Deschamps ends 14-year France tenure; EV battery swelling defects surge; 'Score 715 but got 299' college exam AI fake news creator detained; 95s couple's 500-episode AI comic drama goes viral; 'Eight Immortals!' hits 100M on opening day; Sun Yingsha Wang Chuqin upset in mixed doubles; Australian tourists flock to China, searches up 44%; Girl poisoned by excessive anime badge collection; Thai PM strolling Chengdu's Kuanzhai Alley eating ice cream.
1. England 6-4 France Wins WC Third Place; Mbappe Becomes All-Time Top Scorer
England beats France 6-4 in WC third-place match, setting a 10-goal record. Mbappe scores twice, reaching 22 WC goals to become all-time top scorer.
2. England-France Goal Fest: Referee Cramps, Bellingham Solo Run
France down 0-4 at half, then an open second half. Referee suffers cramp from intense running; Bellingham seals win with a solo goal.
3. Deschamps Ends 14-Year Tenure as France Manager
The third-place match marks Deschamps' final game after 14 years as France manager, having won the World Cup and Nations League. A 10-goal thriller ends his era.
4. EV Battery Swelling Defects Surge in Commercial Fleet
Commercial EVs with certain 177Ah LFP batteries report swelling and leakage defects. Third-party tests point to manufacturing flaws; CALB to respond with OEMs.
5. 'Score 715 but Got 299' College Exam Post Was AI-Generated Fake, Creator Detained
Viral post claiming 'estimated 715 but scored 299' on college exams found to be AI-generated fake. Creator detained for using AI to mass-produce false content for profit.
6. 95s Couple's 500-Episode AI Comic Drama Goes Viral
A 95s couple in Sichuan produces AI-generated period comic drama, updating 534 episodes across 8 seasons, topping charts with 4.1B Douyin views.
7. 'Eight Immortals!' Hits 100M Yuan on Opening Day
Animated film 'Eight Immortals!' surpasses 100M yuan on its opening day. Summer season features 100+ films across comedy, sci-fi, animation genres.
8. Sun Yingsha Wang Chuqin Upset, Out of Mixed Doubles Final
Table tennis stars Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin lose 2-3 to Liaoning pair in a stunning upset, missing the mixed doubles final.
9. Australian Tourists Flock to China, Searches Up 44%
Skyscanner shows Australia-China flight searches up 44% YoY, surpassing Japan. Travel agencies report 100%+ growth in China bookings.
10. Girl Poisoned by Excessive Anime Merch Collection in Bedroom
A netizen develops dizziness from excessive anime badge ('badge') collection in her bedroom. Symptoms resolve after clearing the room, sparking safety concerns.
11. Thai PM Visits Chengdu's Kuanzhai Alley, Eating Ice Cream
Thai PM Anutin visits Chengdu's historic Kuanzhai Alley during China trip, eating ice cream while strolling in a display of approachability.
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