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German cabinet approves intelligence reform to expand BND and BfV operational powers
On August 12, 2026, Germany's cabinet approved reforms granting foreign and domestic intelligence agencies broader powers for active operations against hybrid threats.
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SpaceX Faces Stock Drop and Market Pressure Ahead of First Public Earnings Report
SpaceX’s shares fell nearly 20% from IPO price by July 31 as it prepares to release first public Q2 earnings on August 4.
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Rare total solar eclipse observed across Europe and Arctic on August 12, 2026
A rare total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, was seen across Europe and the Arctic, drawing millions of viewers and causing major travel and security operations.
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Aeon Mall Kumamoto staff re-entered building after evacuation before fatal explosion
Aeon Mall Kumamoto staff were allowed to re-enter after a July 28 earthquake evacuation before a blast killed seven employees.
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DeepSeek launches AI agent team to compete with Anthropic's Claude Code
DeepSeek formed a new AI agent team on WeChat and updated its flagship model to challenge Anthropic's Claude Code.
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Lionel Messi returns to play after father’s death as Inter Miami exits Leagues Cup
Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami after his father’s death but the team lost 3-2 to Club Leon, eliminating them from the Leagues Cup.
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China's C919 completes first international commercial flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar
China's domestically produced C919 aircraft flew its first international commercial route from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar on August 12, 2026.
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise on CoreWeave earnings, mild US inflation data
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained on August 12, 2026, led by CoreWeave’s strong earnings and soft US inflation reports.
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Chinese AI Startup MiniMax Launches Multimodal Video Generation Model H3
MiniMax released its H3 video generation model supporting text, images, audio, and video inputs on July 31, 2026.
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Hong Kong's economy grows 4.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026, driven by trade and consumption
Hong Kong's economy expanded 4.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026, supported by strong external trade and steady domestic demand.
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China’s CXMT raises 57.9 billion yuan in Shanghai IPO, surges 466% on debut
ChangXin Memory Technologies raised 57.92 billion yuan in its Shanghai IPO, becoming China’s most valuable listed company as shares surged 466% on debut.
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Death toll from July 17 Chongqing landslide rises to 51 with 10 still missing
Fifty-one people have died and 10 remain missing after a landslide struck Pengshui county in Chongqing on July 17, authorities said.
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Nauru officially renames itself Republic of Naoero, restoring indigenous name
Nauru’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment in May 2026, officially changing the nation’s name to Republic of Naoero.
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Tokyo's core inflation rises 1.9% in July, boosting rate hike expectations for Bank of Japan
Tokyo's core consumer price index rose 1.9% year-on-year in July, exceeding forecasts and raising rate hike expectations for the Bank of Japan.
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Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years for role in 2024 attack
Colin Gray was sentenced to 15 years in prison for second-degree murder linked to his son’s 2024 school shooting in Georgia.
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Chinese yuan hits strongest level against US dollar since February 2023 in late July 2026
The Chinese yuan climbed to around 6.75 per US dollar at the end of July 2026, its highest since February 2023, amid signals from the People's Bank of China to moderate gains.
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Germany records nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths by mid-July 2026
Germany reported nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths by July 19, surpassing previous annual records amid severe summer heatwaves.
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Chinese anti-Japanese FPS game 'The Resisters' draws praise and critiques in early demos
Hangzhou Haotang Technology released demo of 'The Resisters', a WWII-era FPS with strong story and historical focus, drawing mixed player reviews in China and abroad.
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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at Age 97 or 98 in Beijing
Zhu Rongji, former Chinese premier known for economic reforms and warnings on Taiwan independence, died August 12 in Beijing at 97 or 98.
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China Surpasses US in Open-Source AI Model Downloads Amid US Strategy Shift
China led global downloads of free open-source AI models in 2025 while the US seeks new strategies to compete, officials say.
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Qualcomm to raise chip prices by double digits starting September 1 amid cost pressures
Qualcomm will increase chip prices by double-digit percentages beginning September 1 due to rising supply chain costs.
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BMW to cut 8,000 jobs globally by end of 2027 amid market challenges
BMW plans to reduce about 8,000 jobs, mainly in Germany, by the end of 2027 to lower costs amid electric vehicle losses and market pressure.
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Two Hong Kong independent bookstores announce closure after police raids over seditious material
Police raided two Hong Kong bookstores in July 2026, arresting five over seditious items; both stores announced closures.
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Iran to Receive Up to 400 Chinese Shoulder-Fired Missile Systems Within Weeks
Iran is set to receive up to 400 Chinese-made man-portable air defense missile launchers in the coming weeks, valued at $60-70 million.