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Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid inflation and Middle East risks
The Bank of England kept interest rates at 3.75% in a 6-3 vote amid inflation easing and Middle East conflict concerns.
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EU to Build Seven AI Super Factories with €10 Billion Public Investment
The European Union announced plans to fund seven AI super factories with €10 billion to double its AI computing capacity.
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BTS Withdraws from 2027 Grammys Over New Best Asian Pop Music Category
K-pop group BTS announced on July 29, 2026, they will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards due to concerns over a new category.
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Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct as teenagers
Four women have accused actor and musician Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct between 2002 and 2016, according to a BBC documentary.
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Apple launches Apple Upgrade leasing program for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch in US
Apple launched the Apple Upgrade leasing program in the US on July 28, offering monthly device leases with Klarna as partner.
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Boeing Reports $428 Million Q2 Loss Due to Air Force One Program Overruns
Boeing posted a $428 million net loss in Q2 2026 driven by a $280 million charge tied to Air Force One delays and cost overruns.
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Zinedine Zidane Named Head Coach of France National Football Team
Zinedine Zidane was appointed head coach of France on July 28, 2026, replacing Didier Deschamps on a four-year contract.
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Netanyahu to attend UN General Assembly despite NYC mayor's calls for arrest
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York in September despite NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s calls to enforce an ICC arrest warrant against him.
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Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady at 3.5%-3.75% Amid Uncertainty Over Hikes
The Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% after its July 28-29 meeting, declining to signal a near-term hike amid mixed economic data.
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Typhoon Noul hits Guangdong with 162 km/h winds, forces mass evacuations and travel halts
Typhoon Noul made landfall near Huizhou, Guangdong on July 26, causing over 340,000 evacuations and widespread flight and rail cancellations.
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Japan to Cut Food Sales Tax to 1% for Two Years Starting April 2027
Japan will reduce its food and beverage sales tax from 8% to 1% for two years beginning April 2027, led by PM Sanae Takaichi.
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Tyson Fury defeats Mariusz Wach by TKO in tune-up bout ahead of Joshua showdown
Tyson Fury scored a seventh-round technical knockout over Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand, on July 24, 2026.
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Lando Norris says Formula One prioritizes business over sport amid hybrid rule changes
McLaren driver Lando Norris criticized Formula One for focusing on business interests rather than racing, targeting new hybrid engine rules introduced in 2026.
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Japan to tighten permanent residency rules starting October 2026
Japan will enforce stricter permanent residency requirements for foreigners beginning October 1, 2026.
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Romania downs three drones over three days amid tensions with Russia
Romanian F-16 jets shot down three drones breaching its airspace from July 24 to 26, escalating tensions with Russia.
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EU says TikTok breaches Digital Services Act over minors' account safety settings
The European Commission preliminarily finds TikTok's minor account settings unsafe under EU law, risking a fine up to 6% of global turnover.
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Paramount pauses $110B Warner Bros merger pending antitrust trial until mid-2027
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery until after a court ruling or June 1, 2027.
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UN General Assembly Reappoints Volker Turk as UN Human Rights Chief for Second Term
The UN General Assembly voted 144-10-13 to reappoint Volker Turk as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2026 to 2030 despite opposition.
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Anthony Joshua knocks out Kristian Prenga in comeback fight in Jeddah
Anthony Joshua scored a second-round knockout over Kristian Prenga on July 25, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, setting up a fight with Tyson Fury.
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Chinese Mathematicians Yu Deng and Hong Wang Win Fields Medal for the First Time
Yu Deng and Hong Wang became the first Chinese nationals to win the Fields Medal at the International Congress of Mathematicians on July 23, 2026.
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ECB keeps interest rates steady but signals possible September hike amid Middle East energy shock
The European Central Bank held rates unchanged on July 23, citing uncertainty over inflation from Middle East energy disruptions.
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US and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear deal allowing uranium enrichment and reprocessing
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a 123 Agreement July 22 permitting Saudi uranium enrichment and nuclear cooperation using US technology.
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Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8 with higher prices
Samsung unveiled three foldable phones on July 22, 2026, with prices rising to $2099, $1899, and $1199 respectively.
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June 2026 European heatwave causes €20 billion in crop losses, hitting France and Hungary hardest
A June 2026 heatwave triggered crop losses worth €20-23 billion across Europe, severely affecting France and Hungary’s grain production.