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US sanctions six entities linked to Iran's Mahan Air and IRGC across four countries
On July 30, 2026, the US sanctioned six individuals and companies in China, India, Russia, and Iran supporting Iran’s Mahan Air and IRGC.
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WWE SummerSlam 2026 concludes in Minneapolis with multiple title defenses and returns
WWE held SummerSlam 2026 on August 1-2 at U.S. Bank Stadium featuring six matches each night including key title defenses and Randy Orton’s surprise return.
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Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 2 for autonomous whole-body robot control
Google DeepMind released Gemini Robotics 2, a new AI system enabling robots to perform complex whole-body movements and collaborate autonomously.
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Trump’s Approval Rating Hits Record Low Amid Iran War and Domestic Criticism
Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 33-34%, a second-term worst, as discontent grows over Iran war and domestic issues.
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US airstrike kills 3 in family home on Iran’s Qeshm Island with 2,000-pound bomb
US airstrike struck a family home on Iran’s Qeshm Island on July 30, killing three and displacing neighbors in retaliation for earlier Iranian attacks.
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UK Prime Minister Burnham signals pragmatic stance on North Sea oil after Trump call
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged a pragmatic approach to North Sea oil and gas development following a call with US President Donald Trump.
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Russia likely used North Korean missile in deadly strike near Kryvyi Rih, killing family
Russia likely fired a North Korean missile near Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing five family members in the first such attack since August 2025.
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Netflix and AMC ink $500M global streaming deal for The Walking Dead franchise
Netflix and AMC agreed on a $500 million multi-year deal to stream The Walking Dead and six spin-offs worldwide starting in 2027.
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Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI hedge fund Situational Awareness collapses after steep losses
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness hedge fund collapsed in July 2026 after major losses wiped out billions in assets.
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Helldivers 2 launches Warhammer 40,000 Castellan's Creed Legendary Warbond today
Helldivers 2 released a Warhammer 40,000 crossover Legendary Warbond featuring Cadian Kasrkin-inspired gear on August 12 worldwide.
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Twitch sets AI training opt-out by default amid user backlash over content use
Twitch now allows users to opt out of Amazon AI training with their content, but opt-in remains off by default causing widespread criticism.
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Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreams after 13-year-old's suicide during broadcast
Brazil's data protection authority ordered Discord to suspend livestreaming after a 13-year-old girl's suicide during a 45-minute livestream encouraged by others.
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Spotify launches AI-powered Running Mode for Premium users on iOS
Spotify introduced Running Mode in its iOS app for Premium users, offering personalized running playlists with motivational audio cues.
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India summons Meta executives over brief restriction of Modi’s Facebook post
India summoned Meta executives on July 30 to explain the brief restriction of Prime Minister Modi’s Facebook post about student protests.
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Malaysia to finalize workplace mental health policy draft by October 2026
Malaysia's Ministry of Health plans to complete its workplace mental health policy draft by September or October 2026.
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U.S. Marine Corps drone detected near inter-Korean border prompts evacuations
A U.S. military drone flying near the inter-Korean border during joint exercises triggered evacuations and a security alert.
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MACC urges AI scanners to tighten dangerous goods handling at Malaysian cargo terminals
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission recommended AI-based scanners and staffing upgrades to CAAM following a dangerous goods incident at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
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Nvidia raises GPU prices by up to 30% amid global memory shortage
Nvidia increased GPU bundle prices by 20% to 30%, marking its third hike this year amid a global memory crisis.
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Nscale to acquire AI software firm Anyscale for $1.65 billion
Nscale agreed to buy AI software company Anyscale for $1.65 billion, bringing 200 employees into its cloud AI computing business.
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Chinese yuan hits strongest level against US dollar since February 2023 in late July 2026
The Chinese yuan climbed to around 6.75 per US dollar at the end of July 2026, its highest since February 2023, amid signals from the People's Bank of China to moderate gains.
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Stephen Fleming named England Test coach; Joe Root returns as captain
Stephen Fleming will lead England men’s Test cricket as head coach on a four-year deal, with Joe Root reinstated as captain.
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Court orders Papagomo to enter defence on sedition and false posting charges
Sessions and High Courts ordered blogger Papagomo to enter defence for sedition and false Facebook post charges in July 2026.
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Germany records nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths by mid-July 2026
Germany reported nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths by July 19, surpassing previous annual records amid severe summer heatwaves.
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Philippines launches $1 billion subsidy to boost domestic electric vehicle manufacturing
The Philippines has introduced a $1 billion subsidy program to support electric vehicle manufacturing and attract foreign investment.