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Malaysia arrests 12 over hacking and fraudulent visas in immigration system breach
Malaysian authorities arrested 12 suspects on July 28 for hacking the immigration system and issuing over 1,300 fake Temporary Employment Visit Passes.
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American Airlines resumes flights after nationwide IT outage causes ground stop
American Airlines paused all departures nationwide on July 28 due to an IT outage that delayed 1,100 flights and cancelled 221.
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Pokémon Pokopia launches underwater-themed Bubbly Basin DLC on August 5, 2026
Pokémon Pokopia released its first paid DLC, Bubbly Basin, adding underwater exploration and new features on August 5, 2026.
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Golden State Warriors re-sign Draymond Green to one-year deal after missing LeBron James
Draymond Green re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on a one-year $27.7–28 million contract after the team failed to sign LeBron James.
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eBay and Former Executives Settle Harassment Lawsuit with $56 Million Payment
eBay and three former executives agreed to pay nearly $56 million to end a lawsuit over a 2019 harassment campaign against the Steiners.
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Fifteen elephants found dead in Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem under investigation
Fifteen elephants died between June 24 and July 24 in and around Kenya's Amboseli National Park amid toxic substance suspicions.
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Elon Musk’s X launches invite-only X Money banking service for US Premium subscribers
Elon Musk’s X platform introduced X Money, a banking-like service offering real-time payments and high-yield deposits to US Premium users.
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Suri Cruise legally changes last name to Noelle, ending ties with Tom Cruise
Suri Cruise, daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, legally changed her surname to Noelle in July 2026, confirming estrangement from her father.
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Myanmar approves death penalty for offences linked to online scam centres
Myanmar’s military-backed parliament passed a law on July 28 allowing death sentences for those forcing victims to work in online scam centres.
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Singapore property agents must complete 3 transactions in 3 years or pass exam from 2027
From January 1, 2027, Singapore property agents must meet new transaction or exam requirements to renew licences.
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Singapore removes 15-month wait-out period for private owners buying HDB resale flats
Singapore lifted the 15-month wait-out period for private property owners buying non-subsidised HDB resale flats, effective July 28, 2026.
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Chinese automaker BYD launches electric Racco kei minicar in Japan to challenge domestic brands
BYD launched its all-electric Racco kei minicar in Japan on July 28, targeting the domestic-dominated kei segment with competitive pricing.
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US Trade Representative says Trump’s new tariffs unlikely to impact economy
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on July 27 that new tariffs on 60 trading partners likely will not affect the US economy or Federal Reserve policy.
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Manchester City rejects Barcelona's £38.5m bid for Rodri amid ongoing talks
Manchester City has declined Barcelona's initial bids for midfielder Rodri, seeking closer to £60 million for the 30-year-old player.
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Malaysian police arrest over 330 suspects in Forest City scam centre raids
Malaysian police raided two major scam centres in Forest City on July 15, arresting around 335 suspects involved in online frauds.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day premieres with strong reviews and $180M-$250M box office forecast
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man film, premiered July 27 in LA to strong reviews and high box office projections.
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Chinese Firm Begins Mass Production of DUV Lithography Machines, Challenging ASML
A Shanghai state-backed company started mass producing immersion DUV lithography tools, planning to deliver units to major Chinese chipmakers in 2026 and 2027.
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Chad Notifies UN of Withdrawal from International Criminal Court
Chad announced on July 27 it will withdraw from the ICC, citing bias and limited effectiveness in prosecutions.
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Trump urges Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, backs Fed Chair Warsh amid tensions
President Trump called for lower interest rates and praised Fed Chair Kevin Warsh while criticizing other Fed officials as political.
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Amazon seeks FCC approval to launch 5,105 satellites for direct-to-device network
Amazon applied to the FCC to launch 5,105 low Earth orbit satellites for a mobile direct-to-device network accessible by standard smartphones.
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James Comey Seeks Dismissal of Charges Over ‘8647’ Seashells Post Alleging No True Threat to Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey filed to dismiss criminal charges from April 2026 claiming his seashells photo was protected free speech, not a threat to President Trump.
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YouTube Premium users in US to get Peacock streaming included starting early 2027
YouTube Premium subscribers in the US will receive Peacock's ad-supported streaming tier at no extra cost beginning early 2027.
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Man detained after stabbing three women near Porte de Clichy in Paris
A 31-year-old man attacked three women with kitchen knives near Porte de Clichy, Paris, on July 27, wounding two critically, before being arrested by an off-duty officer.
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Two Dutch organisers of Bali running club banned over discrimination and permit violations
Indonesia banned two Dutch nationals from re-entry after their Bali running club faced discrimination accusations and immigration violations.