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Alexia Putellas signs three-year deal with London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas signed with London City Lionesses on a three-year contract after leaving Barcelona.
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Andy Burnham Set to Become UK Prime Minister with Strong Labour Support
Andy Burnham is poised to become Labour leader and UK Prime Minister in July after securing overwhelming MP nominations.
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Christian Pulisic suffers right leg injury in US loss to Belgium at 2026 World Cup
Christian Pulisic sustained a microfracture and bone bruise in his right leg during the US 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
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Bank Negara Malaysia Keeps Overnight Policy Rate Steady at 2.75% in July 2026
Bank Negara Malaysia held the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75% on July 9, maintaining the rate for the sixth straight meeting since a cut in July 2025.
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Taylor Swift wedding trash sold as memorabilia; 'wedding air' bottle auctioned near $50,000
Fans bought pieces of trash from outside Taylor Swift’s July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden for $25 each; a bottle of 'wedding air' reportedly sold for nearly $50,000.
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Malaysia and Thailand Resolve Fisheries Trade Dispute, Agree to Boost Bilateral Ties
Malaysia and Thailand settled a fisheries trade dispute and agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and agriculture during a July 9 meeting.
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Trump Threatens US Trade Cutoff With Spain Over NATO Dispute, Softens Tone After Spending Rise
President Trump ordered a US trade cutoff with Spain at a NATO summit but eased his stance after Spain increased defense spending.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced remake launched with mixed reviews
Ubisoft Singapore released Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on July 9, 2026, a full remake of the 2013 game rebuilt on the latest Anvil engine.
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Temasek Holdings reports record S$518 billion net portfolio value ending March 2026
Temasek Holdings posted a 10.5% rise in net portfolio value to S$518 billion for FY2025-26 despite Middle East conflict impacts.
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Russia Deploys Jamming Systems to Disrupt Starlink as Ukraine Hits Russian Fuel Supplies
Russian forces deployed jamming systems to block Starlink aiding Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine escalated strikes on Russian fuel tankers and refineries in July 2026.
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NATO chief backs US strikes on Iran as 'absolutely necessary' amid rising tensions
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte endorsed US strikes on Iran after attacks on over 80 Iranian targets in early July 2026.
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Google schedules Pixel 11 launch event for August 12 in New York City
Google will unveil the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 at a New York event on August 12, with price increases and no 128GB base storage.
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Japanese Woman Arrested for Sewing Roommate's Lips Shut in Koga
A 49-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly sewing her 42-year-old roommate's lips shut in Koga city on June 29, 2026.
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Singapore to Invest S$800 Million in Transport Research and Innovation Under RIE2030
Singapore announced S$800 million funding over five years to boost transport research focusing on autonomous systems and digital twins.
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SpaceX Joins Nasdaq 100 Just 15 Trading Days After IPO Amid Volatile Trading
SpaceX was included in the Nasdaq 100 on July 7, 2026, 15 trading days after debut, triggering major index fund buying despite sharp stock volatility.
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Malaysia updates on 1MDB liabilities, EV chargers, data centre power, and new air cargo hub
Malaysia revealed its 1MDB debt status, EV charging rollout, data centre power supply, and a new RM80 million air cargo project in mid-2026.
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Severe storms and landslides in China kill at least 36, including 21 in Gansu
Severe storms and landslides over two days killed at least 36 people in China, with 21 fatalities in a Gansu landslide, officials said.
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US Men's Soccer Team Eliminated from 2026 World Cup After 4-1 Loss to Belgium
The United States men's national soccer team was knocked out of the 2026 World Cup round of 16 after a 4-1 loss to Belgium on July 6 in Seattle.
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Qatari LNG Tanker Al Rekayyat Hit by Projectile Near Strait of Hormuz, Fire Erupts
A Qatari LNG tanker was struck by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz on July 6, causing a fire but no casualties or gas leaks.
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Trump announces expected visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to US around September 24
President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the US around September 24, 2026, coinciding with the UN General Assembly in New York.
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Italy will no longer respond to Trump's provocative remarks amid diplomatic tensions
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced a policy to ignore US President Donald Trump's provocative comments to avoid NATO disputes.
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Toyota to invest $3.6 billion to expand Texas plant, shift some Tacoma production from Mexico
Toyota announced a $3.6 billion investment to expand its San Antonio plant and move part of Tacoma truck production from Mexico to Texas.
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Canada selects German TKMS to build 12 new submarines worth up to CAD 50 billion
Canada chose German defense firm ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to build 12 new submarines to replace its aging fleet.
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Apple and Broadcom Sign $30 Billion Deal to Expand US Chip Production Through 2031
Apple and Broadcom signed a multi-year agreement worth over $30 billion to develop and supply customized chips made largely in the US through 2031.