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Five Thai Paramilitary Soldiers Killed in Narathiwat Bomb and Shooting Attack
Five Thai paramilitary soldiers died in a combined bomb and shooting attack at a Narathiwat checkpoint on July 22, 2026.
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Alphabet reports $119.8B Q2 2026 revenue driven by cloud and AI growth
Alphabet posted second-quarter 2026 revenue of $119.8 billion, up 24% year-on-year, with strong gains in Google Cloud and AI services.
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Hitler’s Austrian Birthplace Converted into Police Station to Deter Extremists
Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Braunau am Inn, Austria, was officially reopened as a police station on July 22, 2026, to block neo-Nazi pilgrimages.
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Valve updates Steam wishlist with categories and enhances gifting features
Valve added custom categories to Steam wishlists and improved gifting with guest checkout and direct email delivery.
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EU Approves Paramount Skydance’s $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal With Conditions
The European Commission approved Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery subject to conditions ending its joint film distribution venture with Universal Pictures in Europe.
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Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi, dies aged 68 after long illness
Jorge Messi, father and longtime agent of Lionel Messi, died aged 68 in Rosario, Argentina, on August 7 or early August 8 after a long illness.
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Germany Approves French-Russian Nuclear Fuel Rod Project Despite Security Warnings
Lower Saxony approved a joint nuclear fuel rod project by France's Framatome and Russia's Rosatom on July 22, 2026, amid security concerns.
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British Candidate Count Binface Demands Shenmue 4 Update from Sega
Count Binface, running in the 2026 Clacton by-election, called on Sega for an update on Shenmue 4 in a satirical video commissioned by a fan group.
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World Rugby and UK bodies seek dismissal of concussion lawsuits by former players
World Rugby, RFU, WRU, and rugby league bodies move to dismiss concussion claims by over 500 former players over disclosure breaches.
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Phil Foden extends Manchester City contract until 2030
Phil Foden, 26, signed a new four-year deal with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2030.
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Singapore study finds Design for Maintainability cuts building upkeep costs by up to S$950,000 annually
A BCA study found that commercial buildings using Design for Maintainability features saved between S$310,000 and S$950,000 yearly in maintenance and manpower costs.
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EU charges JD.com with foreign subsidy violations over $2.5B Ceconomy acquisition
The European Commission has formally charged JD.com under foreign subsidy rules over its $2.5 billion bid for German retailer Ceconomy.
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Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on free transfer from Real Madrid
Arsenal signed 27-year-old Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer ahead of the 2026-27 Women’s Super League season.
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Dubai launches 'Dubai Invite' scheme offering benefits over AED 3,000 to attract tourists
Dubai government launched the 'Dubai Invite' program allowing residents to nominate visitors who receive benefits worth over AED 3,000 amid tourism decline.
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Police arrest 11 members of Vinod Gang in Selangor, charge them with organised crime
Police arrested and charged 11 members of the Vinod Gang, crippling the crime syndicate in Selangor after a special operation in June 2026.
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Johor appoints 10 deputy executive councillors to boost state administration
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the appointment of 10 deputy executive councillors to strengthen administration and service delivery.
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France passes law allowing limited pesticide use, ecology minister resigns in protest
French Parliament approved an emergency agriculture bill permitting temporary waivers for two banned pesticides, prompting Ecology Minister Monique Barbut to resign on July 21.
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South Korean Actor P.O Injured in Minor Car Accident on Jeju Island
South Korean actor and Block B member P.O was hit by a car while crossing a road on Jeju Island on July 19, sustaining minor injuries and discharged after treatment.
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US Democrats urge review of Malaysia ties over Anwar's Israel deportation remarks
Eight US Democratic congressmen urged a review of US-Malaysia relations after Malaysian PM Anwar called for deporting Israeli citizens in Malaysia.
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Andy Biggs wins Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary, will face Governor Katie Hobbs in November
Andy Biggs won the Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary with over 70% of the vote and will challenge incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs in November.
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Trump to Nominate FIFA President Gianni Infantino as Next UN Secretary-General
US President Donald Trump plans to nominate FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the next UN Secretary-General starting January 2027.
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RFK Jr. Declares Cyclospora Outbreak Under Control, Source Identified Amid FDA Test Reversal
Health Secretary RFK Jr. said the multistate cyclospora outbreak is under control with the source identified and recalls underway, despite FDA retracting a key positive test.
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Japan’s June trade deficit widens to ¥406.9 billion amid weak yen and costly oil imports
Japan’s trade deficit in June 2026 rose to ¥406.9 billion, driven by higher import costs from a weak yen and soaring oil prices linked to Iran conflict.
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Trump Administration Plans Billions Shift to AI and Scientists, Tightens Research Controls
The Trump administration will redirect billions from university research to AI projects and individual scientists, imposing new restrictions on foreign collaboration and grant oversight.