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China begins mass production of domestic immersion DUV lithography machines for chipmaking
China’s Shanghai Aishengna Group started producing immersion deep-ultraviolet lithography machines, aiming to deliver units to major chipmakers in 2026.
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Bank of Korea raises benchmark interest rate to 2.75% for first time since 2023
South Korea's central bank raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% on July 16, responding to inflation and strong economic growth.
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French National Assembly passes assisted dying law with strict conditions
France's National Assembly approved a law legalizing assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses on July 15, 2026, amid divided opinion.
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China's June 2026 exports rise 27% led by AI hardware amid strong global demand
China's exports surged 27% in June 2026, driven by AI-related products and semiconductor price hikes, while imports jumped 36%, posting a $125.6 billion trade surplus.
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Western Europe records hottest June on record with major heatwave affecting over 410 million
Western Europe saw its hottest June ever in 2026, with temperatures over 3°C above average and thousands of heat-related deaths.
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Russia claims capture of eastern Ukraine's Kostiantynivka; Ukraine denies control
Russia announced on July 3 it captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine, a claim strongly rejected by Ukraine.
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Tesla’s Q2 2026 vehicle deliveries rise 25% to 480,126, beating estimates
Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles worldwide in Q2 2026, a 25% increase that surpassed analyst forecasts.
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Meta launches cloud business to sell excess AI computing power and models
Meta Platforms plans a cloud business to sell AI compute power and models, competing with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
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Europe records over 10,000 excess deaths during late June 2026 heatwave
European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave in late June 2026, mostly affecting those over 65.
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Chinese chipmaker CXMT shares surge 470% in Shanghai STAR Market IPO debut
ChangXin Memory Technologies shares jumped about 470% on July 27, making it China’s most valuable listed company at 3.3 trillion yuan market cap.
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US to Investigate Chinese AI Models for Intellectual Property Theft, Possible Sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an investigation into Chinese AI models over alleged IP theft and potential sanctions.
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US and China to hold AI talks in September before Xi Jinping's US visit
The United States and China plan AI talks in September 2026 ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US on September 24.
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China and Philippines Clash Near Ren'ai Shoal Ahead of ASEAN Meeting
Chinese Coast Guard and Philippine naval forces clashed near disputed Ren'ai Shoal on July 20, with each side accusing the other of provocation.
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Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win 2026 FIFA World Cup
Spain won their second FIFA World Cup title by beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time on July 19, 2026.
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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan condemns refereeing after World Cup loss to Argentina
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan blamed refereeing errors for the 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 loss to Argentina and announced a boycott of remaining matches.
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Russian missile and drone strikes kill civilians in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit
Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv on July 6, killing 8 to 22 people and injuring dozens.
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Bomb blast kills 6 to 9, injures about 20 at Damascus cafe near Palace of Justice
A homemade bomb exploded inside a crowded cafe in central Damascus on July 2, killing 6 to 9 and injuring around 20.
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Typhoon Bavi Kills Over 50 and Disrupts East Asia with Widespread Damage
Typhoon Bavi caused at least 54 deaths and massive evacuations across East Asia in early July.
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Xi Jinping urges global AI cooperation at 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for international AI cooperation and governance at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
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China Surpasses US in Global Favourability for First Time Since 2002, Pew Survey Finds
A Pew Research Center survey shows more people in 25 countries view China favourably than the US, marking a major shift since 2023.
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FIFA to consider expanding World Cup to 64 teams before 2030 tournament
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said officials will explore increasing World Cup teams from 48 to 64 ahead of the 2030 event.
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Fire at Fujian Jinjiang shoe factory kills 28, investigation underway
A fire on July 9 at Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang, Fujian, killed 28 people and prompted a full investigation.
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Meta discontinues Muse Image AI tool days after launch amid privacy backlash
Meta launched then quickly discontinued its Muse Image AI tool after user and industry backlash over privacy concerns.
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Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup as his final tournament at age 41
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, confirmed the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last, hoping his final match will not be the July 6 last-16 game against Spain.