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Typhoon Baihudun makes landfall in eastern China, triggers massive evacuations and heavy rains
Typhoon Baihudun struck Zhejiang province on August 9, causing heavy rain, over 1 million evacuations, and widespread flight cancellations in eastern China.
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2026 FIFA World Cup final features first-ever halftime show with global music stars
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final introduced its first halftime show with performances by Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and others at MetLife Stadium.
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Landslide in Chongqing kills 8 and leaves 34 missing amid heavy rain
A landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing on July 17 killed 8, left 34 missing, and prompted large-scale rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall.
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UK government nationalises British Steel, Chinese owner demands full compensation
The UK nationalised British Steel in July 2026, triggering Chinese owner Jingye Group to demand compensation and launch legal actions.
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Japan to buy 27,500 Nvidia Rubin AI chips for sovereign robotics AI model
Japan will purchase 27,500 Nvidia Rubin AI chips to build a domestic robotics AI model under the Noetra consortium backed by ¥387.3 billion government funding.
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Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto resigns to join Chinese EV maker BYD
Peter Szijjarto resigned his Hungarian parliamentary seat July 15 to become a senior executive at Chinese electric vehicle company BYD.
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India approves $13.3 billion Semicon 2.0 and ₹625 billion smartphone scheme
India’s government approved a $13.3 billion semiconductor program and a ₹625 billion smartphone manufacturing scheme on July 15, 2026.
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Cyberattack on Nichirei disrupts supply chain for KFC Japan, Glico, and sushi chain
Nichirei, Japan’s largest frozen food logistics operator, suffered a cyberattack from mid-July causing shipment delays for major food clients.
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US expands sanctions on Iranian oil network, freezes $130M in crypto assets
The US Treasury on July 14 expanded sanctions on over 50 targets linked to Iranian oil figure Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani and froze $130 million in digital assets.
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Argentina beats England 2-1 in 2026 World Cup semifinal amid Falklands banner controversy
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, with players displaying a Falkland Islands sovereignty banner.
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Apple releases iOS 27 public beta with upgraded Siri AI and performance boosts
Apple released the iOS 27 public beta on July 13, featuring a new multi-modal Siri AI and faster app performance.
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China and Japan complete successful tests of reusable rocket technologies in July 2026
China recovered Long March 10B booster via sea net on July 10; Japan’s JAXA tested RV-X reusable rocket on July 11.
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South Korean actors IU and Lee Jong-suk end four-year relationship
IU and Lee Jong-suk confirmed ending their four-year relationship, deciding to remain colleagues after dating publicly since late 2022.
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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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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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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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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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Cristiano Ronaldo Sends Support to Venezuelan Boy Injured in June Earthquakes
Cristiano Ronaldo sent encouragement, a signed jersey, and invited a 10-year-old Venezuelan boy injured in the June 24 earthquakes to attend his match[s1,s2].
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Brazil eliminated by Norway in 2026 World Cup round of 16; Neymar retires from national team
Brazil lost 1-2 to Norway in the 2026 World Cup round of 16; Neymar scored late and announced retirement from Brazil squad after the match.
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Xi Jinping marks CCP's 105th anniversary stressing global influence and party discipline
President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the Chinese Communist Party’s 105th anniversary ceremony in Beijing on July 1, 2026.
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World Bank to phase out lending to China by 2031 with $2 billion cap until then
The World Bank will gradually end lending to China by 2031, capping loans at $2 billion amid shifting economic ties.
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AI-driven memory shortage pushes Apple product prices up by 10% to 35%
Apple raised prices on MacBooks, iPads, and other products due to memory chip shortages from rising AI demand, while iPhone prices remain stable.
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Alibaba unveils Qwen3.8-Max, a 2.4 trillion parameter multimodal AI model
Alibaba launched Qwen3.8-Max on August 3, a 2.4 trillion parameter AI model supporting multimodal inputs and promising open weights next week.
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India's PM Modi forgives protesters who insulted him during youth-led demonstrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi forgave youth protesters who insulted him and his late mother during recent demonstrations sparked by exam paper leaks.