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TheRatingDog subindex for new orders grew at a slower pace in July but stayed in expansion territory for the 14th straight month, its longest stretch of gains since 2018.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

A former Spanish colony, Western Sahara - which is considered a "non-self-governing territory" by the UN - has been fought over for five decades in one of Africa's longest conflicts.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

A private gauge showed China’s manufacturing activity expanded at a slower pace in July, remaining in expansion territory and broadly echoing the official factory survey, which signaled a contraction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Burnham noted that 98% of the people who swam to the African territory had been returned to Morocco - which he said had dealt with the immediate issue.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

And they were still so close to German territory that they were afraid they’d be blown back over the front lines if they tried to use their parachutes.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

The payments are due to begin in 2027, "in exchange for a full release of all claims the US states and territories asserted against it and its affiliates", the Basel-based group said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

Several former British territories inherited the same electoral model and have also faced pressure to change it.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026

Flags from 74 nations and territories were carried into the arena during the event, which also featured the Loch Ness monster and performances from Nathan Evans, Tom Walker and KT Tunstall.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

The streaming service is available only in the U.S. and certain U.S. territories.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

This is not caused by the greater or lesser virtue of the conqueror, but rather by the different characteristics of the conquered territories.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli