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Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentin Barco after World Cup semi-final loss
Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentin Barco after England’s 2-1 defeat in 2026 World Cup semi-final.
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Meta launches Muse Spark 1.1 AI model with competitive pricing for US developers
Meta released Muse Spark 1.1, an AI model for advanced coding and agentic tasks, available via paid API with aggressive pricing in a US public preview.
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Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy claims French World Cup team has 'no French players'
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sparked outrage with remarks calling the French World Cup team 'no French players' ahead of their semifinal match.
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Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Develops Inference Chip to Cut Dependence on Nvidia, Huawei
DeepSeek is developing its own AI inference chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia and Huawei amid shifting Chinese chip market dynamics.
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Typhoon Maysak causes deadly floods, dam breaches, and tornadoes in southern and central China
Typhoon Maysak triggered floods, dam breaches, and tornadoes in China in early July, killing at least 56 people and forcing 130,000 evacuations.
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Iran to Charge Service Fees for Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Offering Discounts to Friendly Nations
Iran announced it will impose service fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz with special treatment for allied countries, amid lingering tensions over the crucial waterway.
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South Korea to Create Future Fund from Semiconductor Tax Windfall to Boost Growth and Cut Inequality
South Korea will establish a Future Response Fund using excess semiconductor tax revenues to finance mega projects and support youth by tackling economic inequality.
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Pilot deliberately crashed light plane into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, killing self
A 66-year-old pilot intentionally flew a small plane into Beijing's CITIC Tower on June 26, killing himself and injuring 13 people.
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US Job Growth Slows Sharply in June 2026 as Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2%
US economy added 57,000 nonfarm jobs in June 2026, below forecasts, while unemployment dropped to 4.2%.
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EU imposes €3 customs charge on low-value e-commerce parcels from July 1, 2026
The European Union began charging a €3 customs fee per product category on low-value parcels under €150 from non-EU countries on July 1, 2026.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Delegation in First Outside Contact Since 2021 Coup
Detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi met International Committee of the Red Cross delegation on August 3, 2026, her first confirmed contact outside government since 2021.
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Avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak kills 10 climbers including Nirmal Purja
A July 30 avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan killed all 10 climbers, including British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
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Nvidia leads new Open Secure AI Alliance to boost AI cybersecurity after Hugging Face hack
On July 27, 2026, Nvidia and over 30 tech firms formed the Open Secure AI Alliance to share open-source AI security tools following a major cyberattack on Hugging Face.
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Japanese yen hits 40-year low near 163 per US dollar amid US-Iran tensions
The Japanese yen fell past 163 per US dollar for the first time since 1986 as US-Iran tensions push oil prices up and strengthen the dollar.
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China weighs tighter export controls on AI models and chips amid US tensions
China’s Ministry of Commerce is considering stricter export controls on AI technologies amid US concerns over intellectual property and advanced semiconductor production.
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Magnitude 7.3-7.4 earthquake hits off southern Mexico coast triggering tsunami warning
A powerful magnitude 7.3-7.4 earthquake struck off southern Mexico near Puerto Madero on July 17, prompting tsunami warnings for the region.
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Nicaragua's President Ortega announces end to elections, barring opposition parties
President Daniel Ortega declared on July 19, 2026, that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections to block opposition parties from seizing power.
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HKEX explores removing lunch break and extending trading hours to align with global markets
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing is considering ending the midday lunch break, starting trading earlier, and adding evening sessions for select stocks.
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Moonshot AI pauses Kimi K3 subscriptions amid high demand, plans Hong Kong IPO
Chinese startup Moonshot AI halted new Kimi K3 subscriptions due to demand strain and aims for a Hong Kong IPO within six months.
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Argentina and Spain to meet in 2026 World Cup final with record $50M prize
Argentina and Spain will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 in New Jersey for a record $50 million prize.
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UK Government Fully Nationalises British Steel, Ending Jingye Group Ownership
The UK government nationalised British Steel on July 16, 2026, taking control from Chinese owner Jingye Group to protect jobs and steel production.
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England beats Norway 2-1 after extra time to reach 2026 World Cup semi-finals
England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final to advance to the semi-finals.
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IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 3% citing Middle East war and trade risks
The IMF lowered its 2026 global GDP growth forecast to 3.0% amid Middle East conflict and raised inflation outlook, warning of ongoing economic risks.
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China test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile from submarine into Pacific Ocean
On July 6, China launched a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a Jin-class submarine into the South Pacific, sparking regional condemnation.