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Ant International Raises $1.2 Billion in Series A to Expand Global Financial Services
Ant International raised $1.2 billion in a Series A round to boost its cross-border payment and financial services worldwide.
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South Korean Retail Investors’ Leveraged Products Surge to 3.3 Trillion Won Amid Volatility Concerns
Holdings in leveraged contracts-for-difference products by South Korean retail investors rose nearly two-thirds to 3.3 trillion won, sparking market volatility concerns.
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Barnaby Joyce interrupts live ABC interview to yell at dog during political questions
Barnaby Joyce shouted at his barking dog during a live ABC interview while discussing Pauline Hanson's controversial UK meeting, then apologized for the disruption.
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US Judge Approves Anthropic’s $1.5 Billion Copyright Settlement with Authors
A federal judge in San Francisco approved Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement over copyright claims involving pirated books used to train its AI chatbot Claude.
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UK Prime Minister Burnham names Kanishka Narayan as first cabinet-level AI minister
Andy Burnham appointed Kanishka Narayan as the UK's first cabinet-level minister for artificial intelligence on July 20, 2026.
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Moroccan-born man dies during police restraint in Bologna, triggering protests
Abderrahim Fakir, 42, died while being restrained by police in Bologna on July 19, sparking protests and a manslaughter probe.
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Venezuela and Israel Resume Consular Services After 17-Year Break
Venezuela and Israel agreed on August 11, 2026, to restore consular services following a diplomatic break since 2009.
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Notah Begay III named 2026 recipient of PGA Tour Payne Stewart Award
Notah Begay III was named the 2026 recipient of the Payne Stewart Award for character, charity, and sportsmanship.
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Chess champion Judit Polgar declines Hungary presidential nomination
Judit Polgar rejected Hungarian PM Peter Magyar’s offer to become president, citing lack of strength for the role.
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Italy holds brief talks with Pep Guardiola for national team head coach role
The Italian Football Federation spoke briefly with Pep Guardiola in July about becoming Italy’s next head coach after Gennaro Gattuso’s April resignation.
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Mount Etna eruptions disrupt over 1,350 flights, Catania airport reopens on August 15
Renewed eruptions of Mount Etna since August 6 caused widespread flight disruptions at Sicily’s Catania airport and Malta International Airport, with Catania reopening today.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day set for July 2026 release with mystery around Sadie Sink's role
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland and Sadie Sink, releases worldwide July 30-31, with Sink's character kept secret by Marvel.
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UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin boycotts 2026 World Cup final over FIFA disputes
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin skipped the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey to protest FIFA’s disciplinary and operational decisions.
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LG and Samsung Cut Prices on Premium 27-Inch OLED Gaming Monitors in US
LG and Samsung launched major discounts on their 27-inch OLED gaming monitors today in the US market.
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Football legend Kevin Keegan dies of cancer aged 75
Kevin Keegan, influential football player and manager, died of cancer at age 75, leaving a lasting legacy in English and international football.
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Disputed casualty figures follow US-Iran strikes amid ongoing Middle East conflict
Nearly 100 US troops injured in Iranian strikes since July 7, while Iran reports 55 dead and 629 wounded from US airstrikes since June 27.
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Leaked Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Footage Sparks Fan Speculation Worldwide
Leaked nearly five-minute opening cinematic of canceled Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link surfaced online in July 2026, igniting fan discussions about its ties to Kingdom Hearts 4.
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Chelsea sign France forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United on four-year deal
Chelsea have signed 26-year-old France international forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United on a four-year contract.
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Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Z Flip 8, and new Galaxy Watches at July 2026 event
Samsung introduced three new foldable phones and two smartwatches at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, 2026.
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Bryson DeChambeau threatened to call Donald Trump over Open Championship penalty
Bryson DeChambeau threatened to involve Donald Trump after receiving a two-stroke penalty at the 2026 Open Championship, dropping him to tied 14th.
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Anthropic Signs $9.1 Billion Deal for 20-Year Cloud Capacity with Riot Platforms
Anthropic agreed to lease 191 megawatts of computing power from Riot Platforms at Rockdale, Texas, under a $9.1 billion, 20-year contract.
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Gold prices fluctuate near $4,000 amid US-Iran conflict and inflation concerns
Gold prices rose then slipped around late July as Middle East tensions and inflation worries influenced markets.
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Faishal Ibrahim resigns from Singapore Cabinet over conduct lapse
Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim resigned from multiple political roles on July 20, 2026, citing a lapse in judgment in interactions with a woman.
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Attempted robbery of security van in Selangor foiled by guard, suspect flees with shotgun
An armed suspect tried to rob a security van outside a bank in Bandar Bukit Tinggi on July 21 but fled empty-handed after guards secured RM82,000 in cash.