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Meta disables controversial AI image feature on Instagram after backlash
Meta launched and then removed Muse Image's AI tagging feature on Instagram following broad criticism over consent and privacy.
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Barisan Nasional wins 48 of 56 seats in Johor state election with low Pakatan Harapan turnout
Barisan Nasional secured 48 of 56 Johor state seats in July election amid low turnout in Pakatan Harapan areas.
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Steam posts record $11.1 billion revenue in first half of 2026 driven by Chinese market and new game pricing
Steam generated an estimated $11.1 billion in revenue in the first half of 2026, a 14.5% increase over the same period last year.
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Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in native seabird in South Australia
Australia confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu case in a native greater crested tern found near Robe, South Australia.
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Tencent in talks to become largest shareholder of AI startup Manus after Meta deal blocked
Tencent is negotiating to become the largest shareholder of AI startup Manus after China blocked Meta’s acquisition last April.
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad celebrates 101st birthday
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad turned 101 on July 10, 2026, receiving birthday wishes from Malaysia's current prime minister and ministers.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Calls for Unity, Rejects Racism Ahead of Johor Election
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysians to reject extreme racism and promote unity during his campaign for the Johor state election.
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US Climate Prediction Center forecasts very strong El Nino peaking Oct-Dec 2026
The US Climate Prediction Center projects a very strong El Nino event with an 81% probability peaking between October and December 2026.
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Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway in comeback fight
Conor McGregor returned to UFC after five years but lost by first-round TKO to Max Holloway due to a knee injury at UFC 329.
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Toronto Raptors pause Kawhi Leonard trade amid NBA Clippers investigation
The Toronto Raptors halted their trade for Kawhi Leonard due to an ongoing NBA probe involving the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Disney explores free streaming tier for Disney+ amid rising competition
Disney is considering a free tier on Disney+ to offer some content without subscription, Adam Smith said on July 9, 2026.
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Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes exceeds 4,500 with ongoing rescue and aid efforts
Venezuela's death toll from two powerful June earthquakes has surpassed 4,500 as large-scale rescue and relief continue.
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EU proposes new sanctions to target migrant smuggling and organized crime
The European Union proposed sanctions including asset freezes and travel bans against migrant smugglers and traffickers.
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MACC probes US$13 million luxury property linked to 1MDB funds; Rosmah luxury goods trial set for June 2027
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission opened an inquiry into a US$13 million property tied to 1MDB funds and set a civil trial on luxury goods for June 2027.
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England striker Ivan Toney charged with assault over Soho nightclub incident
Ivan Toney, 30, has been charged with assault after an alleged nightclub incident in central London last December.
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Central and Eastern Europe face record heat, power cuts amid August 2026 heatwave
Multiple central and eastern European countries saw record temperatures and disruptions in early August 2026 during an intense heatwave.
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Taiwan Launches Han Kuang 42 Military Drill with Tamkang Bridge Closure and Abrams Tanks
Taiwan began its 10-day Han Kuang 42 military exercise on August 5, mobilizing 20,000 troops and deploying new defense measures including Abrams tanks and missile systems.
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Argentina flight instructor jumps midair, student pilot lands plane safely
A 42-year-old instructor jumped mid-flight in Argentina, leaving a 22-year-old student to land the plane safely alone.
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China's Consumer Inflation Slows in June as Factory Prices Dip for First Time Since 2025
China's CPI rose 1.0% year-on-year in June 2026, slowing from May, while factory gate prices fell 0.3% month-on-month, the first drop since July 2025.
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Marta Kostyuk criticizes IOC's lifting of Russian Olympic suspension as unfair
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk called the IOC's provisional reinstatement of Russia’s Olympic Committee a "terrible" and unfair decision.
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Asian Development Bank lowers 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia to 4.9%
The Asian Development Bank cut its 2026 economic growth forecast for developing Asia to 4.9%, citing Middle East conflict impacts on energy and supply chains.
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Xi Jinping urges overhaul of China’s innovation system for scientific self-reliance by 2035
Chinese President Xi Jinping called to accelerate high-level scientific and technological self-reliance during 2026-2030 Five-Year Plan to build China as a tech powerhouse.
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Palestinian aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza
Mohammed al-Wahidi and three others died July 7 in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City, Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas operative.
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Blue Origin raises $10 billion at $130 billion valuation in first outside funding round
Blue Origin secured $10 billion in its first external funding round, valuing the space company at $130 billion.