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Fijian Rugby Player Saimoni Vunilagi Dies in Japan from Suspected Heatstroke
Saimoni Vunilagi, a 26-year-old Fijian rugby player for Kyushu KV, died of suspected severe heatstroke after training in Fukuoka on August 3, 2026.
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Former TSMC deputy manager indicted for stealing trade secrets to aid China’s chip ambitions
Taiwan indicted ex-TSMC deputy manager Chen for stealing 21 trade secret documents to help China’s semiconductor sector.
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João Gomes joins Aston Villa from Wolves for £38 million transfer fee
Aston Villa signed Brazilian midfielder João Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a £38 million deal announced in July.
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AGC orders inquest into Durian Tunggal police shooting that killed three men
Attorney General’s Chambers orders inquest into deaths of three men during November 2025 police operation in Durian Tunggal, Melaka.
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US Issues Third Global Caution Alert Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
The US State Department issued a third global caution alert urging Americans to exercise caution amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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AirBorneo Airways launches inaugural Kuching-Kuala Lumpur flight, plans ASEAN expansion
AirBorneo Airways launched its maiden Kuching-Kuala Lumpur flight on July 20, 2026, and aims to expand routes across ASEAN cities.
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Ryanair Q1 pre-tax profit falls 34% amid rising fuel costs and lower fares
Ryanair’s pre-tax profit dropped 34% to €538 million in Q1 2026 due to higher fuel prices and a 6% fare cut amid Iran war uncertainty.
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Indonesia passes law to create international financial centres with Bali as first site
Indonesia’s Parliament passed a law on July 21 to establish international financial centres, with Bali identified as a potential location to attract up to US$27.9 billion in investment.
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Kai-Fu Lee's AI Startup 01.ai Targets Hong Kong IPO in 2027
Beijing-based AI company 01.ai plans to go public in Hong Kong in 2027 after finalizing pre-IPO funding.
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Ukraine launches over 400 drones at Moscow region, causing injuries and damage
Ukraine launched more than 400 drones at Moscow region over July 19-20, causing injuries and infrastructure damage, Russian officials said.
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Rodri captains Spain to 2026 World Cup title and wins Player of the Tournament
Rodri led Spain to a 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final and received the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.
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Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup final
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time on July 19 in the US to claim the 2026 World Cup, ending Argentina’s bid for consecutive titles.
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TSMC raises US investment to $265B to meet AI chip demand and counter rivals
TSMC is expanding its Arizona semiconductor investment by $100 billion, lifting total US spend to $265 billion to meet AI chip demand and compete with Intel and Terafab.
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Arsenal complete £75 million signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal signed Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for around £75 million, securing a four-year deal with an option for a fifth season.
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Scottie Scheffler defends Bryson DeChambeau after two-shot penalty at The Open
Scottie Scheffler defended Bryson DeChambeau against cheating claims following a two-shot penalty at The Open on July 16.
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' nets $264 million opening weekend, sets new record
'The Odyssey,' directed by Christopher Nolan, earned about $264 million worldwide in its opening weekend, surpassing his previous box office records.
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Monsoon floods and landslides kill at least 19 to 25 people in northern India
Flash floods and landslides from heavy monsoon rains killed at least 19 to 25 people across northern India in mid-July, with rescue operations ongoing.
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Trump urges Republicans to add Iran to Russia sanctions bill backed by Lindsey Graham
Donald Trump called on Republican senators to include Iran in the Russia sanctions legislation originally supported by Lindsey Graham.
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EU ban on destruction of unsold clothes by large firms takes effect July 19, 2026
From July 19, 2026, the EU prohibits large companies from destroying unsold clothes, pushing for resale, recycling, or donation instead.
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Meta's Facebook and Instagram suffer global outages on July 19, 2026
Meta's Facebook and Instagram experienced global outages on July 19, affecting users in Malaysia, Singapore, and the US with major access issues.
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Spain and Argentina to meet in 2026 FIFA World Cup final with first-ever halftime show
Spain and Argentina will play the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, featuring the tournament’s first full-scale halftime show.
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American boxer Hannah Rapp dies at 26 after being hit by car in Texas
Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old American professional boxer, died Saturday after a car hit her while she was cycling in Texas.
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Iran exports 70 million barrels of oil to China during brief US sanction lift
Iran exported about 70 million barrels of crude oil worth up to $6 billion to China from mid-June to mid-July 2026 while the US briefly lifted its oil export sanctions.
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Kenneth Jeyaretnam, Singapore Reform Party leader, dies aged 67
Kenneth Jeyaretnam, leader of Singapore's Reform Party, died peacefully in his sleep on July 18, 2026, at age 67.