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Trump warns US may resume strong military action if Iran diplomacy fails amid US-Israel tensions
President Trump warned that failure of diplomacy with Iran could return the US to strong military action amid strained US-Israel ties.
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US Accuses Chinese AI Firms of IP Theft via Distillation, Threatens Sanctions; China Denies Charges
The US government accused Chinese AI firms including Moonshot AI of stealing US AI intellectual property and warned of sanctions, while China called the claims baseless AI hegemony.
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Amazon shares jump up to 15% on strong AWS revenue, while Apple falls nearly 10%
Amazon's stock surged between 11% and 15% on July 31, 2026, led by 37% growth in AWS revenue, offsetting sharp declines in Apple shares amid supply concerns.
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Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for second time in 2026
Shots were fired near the US consulate in Toronto on July 27, marking the second such incident this year with no injuries reported.
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Three Singaporean Teenagers Detained Under ISA for Planning Violent Attacks
Three Singaporean male teenagers aged 14, 15 and 19 were detained between April and June 2026 under the Internal Security Act for planning separate violent attacks.
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Over 100 Rohingya refugees evicted from Penang resettled and temporarily detained in Kuala Lumpur
Around 120 Rohingya refugees evicted from Penang were relocated to Kuala Lumpur, detained briefly, and later released across Malaysia.
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Shein reports 38.7% profit drop in 2025 ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Shein’s net profit fell 38.7% to $2.064 billion in 2025 while revenue grew 8%, as it prepares for a Hong Kong IPO.
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Chinese AI Startup Moonshot Releases Open-Weight Kimi K3 Model With 2.8 Trillion Parameters
Moonshot AI unveiled its open-weight Kimi K3 model on July 27, featuring 2.8 trillion parameters and making it publicly downloadable.
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Ryan Gosling to Star as Marvel's Ghost Rider in 2028 Film Directed by Shawn Levy
Ryan Gosling will play Marvel's Ghost Rider in a standalone film set for release in 2028, directed by Shawn Levy.
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls beta hits record Steam players despite PC performance problems
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta drew a record 33,233 concurrent Steam players but faced major PC performance issues ahead of its August 6 launch.
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Two men die after small plane crashes into house in northwestern Germany
A small private plane crashed into a house roof in Ganderkesee on July 25, killing two men onboard aged 65 and 77.
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Six-year-old Chinese girl dies after experimental gene-editing treatment at Shanghai hospital
A six-year-old girl died one week after receiving experimental brain-targeted gene-editing therapy for a rare genetic condition in Shanghai in March 2025.
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US pauses 13-night airstrike campaign on Iran amid pending Trump military decision
The US paused a 13-night airstrike campaign against Iran as President Trump weighs a major strike and diplomats pursue indirect talks.
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China fines Trip.com 5.18 billion yuan for abusing dominant hotel booking position
China’s market regulator fined Trip.com 5.18 billion yuan for abusing dominance in the online hotel booking market.
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Trump Delivers Speech at Rescheduled 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting
President Donald Trump spoke at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner July 24, 2026, after an April assassination attempt forced its cancellation.
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US Measles Cases in 2026 Surpass 2025 Total in Worst Outbreak Since 1991
The US reported 2,318 confirmed measles cases in 2026, exceeding the 2025 total amid large state outbreaks.
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Anthropic launches Opus 5 AI model with near-Fable 5 performance at half the cost
Anthropic released Opus 5 on July 24, 2026, offering similar or better performance than Fable 5 at roughly half the price and with fewer restrictions.
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Trump warns China and Russia against arming Iran, says they are not involved
On July 24, 2026, President Donald Trump said China and Russia are not supplying weapons to Iran but warned against any involvement.
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Trailer for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film with original story and game nods released
Zach Cregger released the final trailer for his Resident Evil movie featuring a new protagonist and multiple references to the game series.
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Ukrainian drone strikes hit multiple Wildberries warehouses, killing at least eight workers
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s largest online retailer Wildberries' warehouses in July 2026, causing deaths, injuries, fires, and operational disruptions.
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Trump and Zelenskyy met in Washington on July 28, 2026
US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on July 28 to discuss bilateral relations and support amid the Ukraine conflict.
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Nike to end online reseller sales in China, focusing on official digital stores from 2027
Nike will halt online sales through thousands of Chinese resellers starting January 1, 2027, consolidating sales on official digital platforms.
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Uber cuts 10% of customer service jobs to simplify operations and expand AI use
Uber announced on July 22 it cut 10% of its customer service workforce as it embraces AI and restructures for efficiency.
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Mexican Mayor Valentin Lavin Fatally Shot in Temoac Town Hall After Earlier Attack
Valentin Lavin, mayor of Temoac, Mexico, was killed by gunmen in town hall on July 22 after surviving an earlier assassination attempt in January 2026.