Top Stories
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
-
Japan spends $74 billion in April to support yen amid 40-year lows against dollar
Japan intervened with record $74 billion in April but yen continued to weaken, trading near ¥163 in July 2026.
-
UK inflation slows to 2.6% in June, lowest since March 2025
UK consumer price inflation slowed to 2.6% in June 2026, down from 2.8% in May, driven by falling fuel and food prices.
-
Louisiana woman suffers severe genital injury on Honduras cruise excursion, incurs $50,000 evacuation bill
Kirsten Lindsey, 28, was severely injured during a rope swing excursion in Honduras, leading to a costly medical evacuation to Florida.
-
Former IRAS Investigator Charged with Unauthorised Access to Tax Data in Singapore
Mansur @ Thio Shuang Long, ex-IRAS investigator, faces 21 charges for unauthorised tax data access; associate Loh Chee Wee also charged.
-
Rebel Wilson cleared of defamation over Instagram posts about Charlotte MacInnes
A Sydney federal court ruled Rebel Wilson did not defame Charlotte MacInnes in Instagram posts, dismissing the case on July 22.
-
ASEAN launches 2026-2030 education plan prioritizing AI, STEM, and student development
ASEAN launched a five-year Work Plan on Education focusing on AI use, STEM education, and holistic student growth at a July meeting in Singapore.
-
Samsung in talks to invest €1 billion in French AI start-up Mistral at €20 billion valuation
Samsung is negotiating a €1 billion investment in AI firm Mistral, valuing the company at about €20 billion amid a funding round involving other investors.
-
British woman jailed six years in Hong Kong for blackmail after false rape claim
Isabel Rose was sentenced to six years in Hong Kong for blackmail and perverting justice over false rape accusations against a British banker.
-
US Secretary of State Rubio says US open to Iran talks but doubts Tehran's seriousness
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is willing to negotiate with Iran but questioned Tehran’s commitment to a deal.
-
FCC proposes ban on imports of foreign military-grade drones with swarming tech
The US Federal Communications Commission proposed banning imports of some military-grade drones with swarming and infrared capabilities, mainly from China.
-
Nike to cut off thousands of online distributors in China from January 2027 to tighten sales control
Nike will end online sales agreements with thousands of Chinese distributors next January, focusing on official channels to improve brand consistency and regain pricing power.
-
US singer D4vd faces hearing on murder, sex abuse charges over teen's dismembered remains
Singer David Burke, aka D4vd, faces a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles on murder and abuse charges linked to a teen girl's remains found in his car.
-
Liverpool Manager Iraola Highlights Need for Winger as Key Players Depart and Injuries Hit
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola identified key transfer gaps, especially for a winger, amid departures and injuries ahead of the Premier League season.
-
Liverpool Manager Iraola Seeks to Retain Mac Allister and Alisson Amid Injury Woes
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola aims to keep Alexis Mac Allister and Alisson as the club faces defensive injury challenges ahead of the new season.
-
Panthers' Taylor Moton sidelined indefinitely with blood clot in lung
Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton diagnosed with lung blood clot in June, expected to miss start of 2026 NFL season.
-
ESPN lays off top talent including Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech after NFL Network acquisition
ESPN conducted a major round of layoffs on July 20-21, 2026, affecting on-air talent and staff after acquiring NFL Network earlier this year.
-
Singapore retains world's most powerful passport for third year with access to 192 destinations
Singapore holds the top spot in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 countries.
-
Moldova's parliament approves Vasile Tofan-led government with focus on EU integration
Moldova's parliament approved a new government led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan on July 21, 2026, focusing on economic revival and EU accession.
-
Jack Dorsey’s Block launches Buzz, an open-source platform combining team chat, AI, and Git hosting
Block launched Buzz, a free open-source workspace uniting human workers, AI agents, chat, and Git, announced by Jack Dorsey on July 21, 2026.
-
New Jersey Removes 6,600 Noncitizens from Voter Rolls After DMV Software Error
New Jersey officials removed 6,600 noncitizens mistakenly registered to vote due to a DMV software glitch and launched an investigation.
-
Rahul Gandhi detained in New Delhi during youth-led protests demanding Modi's resignation
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was detained by police amid large youth-led protests in New Delhi calling for PM Modi's resignation and education reforms.
-
Ipswich Town sign Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City on five-year deal
Ipswich Town have signed 22-year-old Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City on a five-year contract.
-
Instagram launches feature to swap music on posts without losing engagement
Instagram introduced a 'Replace Audio' tool letting users update music on existing posts without deleting or losing engagement.
-
Trump Administration Freezes Over $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds to California and Minnesota over Fraud Suspicions
The Trump administration suspended over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota citing suspected fraud.