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Chelsea fined £10 million and given suspended transfer ban for FA agent rule breaches
Chelsea FC admitted 74 FA rule breaches and was fined £10 million with a suspended transfer ban until June 2027.
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Former AC Milan and Italy Defender Franco Baresi Dies at 66
Franco Baresi, legendary AC Milan and Italy defender, died at 66, the club announced July 31, 2026.
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Malaysian pilot arrested in Jakarta with 25-26 kg of drugs triggers mandatory screening
A Malaysian pilot was arrested in Indonesia on July 28 for smuggling large amounts of MDMA and methamphetamine, prompting drug tests for all Malaysia Airlines pilots.
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US State Department shows incorrectly labeled African map at AIDS 2026 conference
US representatives displayed an AI-generated African map with major geographic errors at the 26th International AIDS Conference in Brazil.
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Sony boosts full-year profit forecast after strong Q1 driven by entertainment and currency gains
Sony reported a 40% rise in Q1 operating profit and raised its full-year outlook, citing strong entertainment sales and favorable currency effects.
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Singer D4vd ordered to stand trial for murder and abuse of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, was ordered to stand trial in Los Angeles for the murder and sexual abuse of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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Record Low Danube Water Levels Force Nuclear Plant Shutdowns in Hungary and Romania
Historic drought and heat waves have dropped Danube water levels, causing Hungary’s Paks and Romania’s Cernavoda nuclear plants to reduce output and shut reactors.
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Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil post record Q2 profits amid Middle East conflict and high oil prices
Shell, Chevron, and ExxonMobil reported record or multi-year high Q2 2026 profits as oil prices surged due to Middle East tensions.
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US GDP growth slows to 1.5% in Q2 2026 as inflation stays above Fed target
The US economy grew at a 1.5% annualized rate in Q2 2026 while inflation remained above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal.
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England defender John Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer
John Stones has joined Serie A champions Inter Milan on a two-year deal after leaving Manchester City at contract expiry.
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NZ foreign minister tells Chinese-born MP to 'go back to your own country', sparking diplomatic reaction
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters told Chinese-born MP Lawrence Xu-Nan to 'go back to your own country' during a July 29 parliamentary debate, prompting criticism and diplomatic responses.
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Meta reports Q2 profit down 14%, free cash flow plunges 91% amid heavy AI investment
Meta's Q2 net income fell 14% to $15.8 billion while revenue rose 28%, with free cash flow down 91% due to large AI infrastructure spending.
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Xbox Reports 10% Revenue Drop in Content and Services Amid Layoffs and Studio Offloads
Xbox posted a 10% drop in content and services revenue in Q4 2026 alongside 3,200 layoffs and four studio offloads.
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BTS Withdraws from 2027 Grammys Over New Best Asian Pop Music Category
BTS announced they will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards, protesting the Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.
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Donald Trump unveils $22 billion plan to rebuild Washington Dulles International Airport
Donald Trump announced a $22 billion plan to overhaul Washington Dulles Airport, including new terminals and expanded transit, on July 29, 2026.
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F1 to End 2026 Season in Europe If Qatar and Abu Dhabi Races Canceled Due to Conflict
Formula 1 will conclude the 2026 season in Europe if Middle East Grands Prix in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are canceled amid regional conflict, CEO Stefano Domenicali said.
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Malaysian Cabinet releases Royal Commission report on Tabung Haji losses and governance failings
The Malaysian Cabinet declassified and published the Royal Commission report exposing RM10 billion losses at Tabung Haji, triggering investigations and parliamentary debate.
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Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR sets record with 24-hour nonstop Melbourne-Toulouse flight
A modified Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a nonstop 24-hour, 23,075 km test flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, the longest commercial or test flight ever recorded.
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Double Fine lays off 23 employees after Xbox spin-off and return to independence
Double Fine laid off 23 employees, about a quarter of its staff, following its separation from Xbox and return to an independent studio.
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Meta's Q2 earnings miss expectations amid heavy AI spending and cash flow collapse
Meta reported Q2 2026 earnings per share of $6.18, missing estimates as AI investments drive costs and cash flow declines sharply.
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Apple launches Apple Upgrade leasing program to replace iPhone Upgrade Program in US
Apple introduced Apple Upgrade, a leasing program for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch devices with monthly payments across the US.
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Singapore Airlines posts S$76 million Q1 loss despite record revenue amid rising fuel costs
Singapore Airlines reported a S$76 million net loss in Q1 FY2026 due to soaring fuel costs and Air India losses despite record revenue growth.
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Taiwan detains Nvidia employee in AI chip smuggling probe involving China
Taiwan prosecutors detained Nvidia employee Chang amid investigation of illegal shipment of AI servers to China.
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Chinese AI optical maker Zhongji Innolight raises US$6.8 billion in Hong Kong IPO with shares falling on debut
Zhongji Innolight raised US$6.8 billion in a Hong Kong IPO, but its shares fell 2-4% amid a global selloff in AI stocks.