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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.
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Russian FM Lavrov and US Secretary Rubio meet in Manila during ASEAN summit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 23 in Manila during ASEAN events.
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Boeing Lands 100-Plane 737 MAX Order from SMBC Aviation Capital at Farnborough
Boeing secured an order from SMBC Aviation Capital for 100 737 MAX jets at the July 20 Farnborough Airshow.
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Cliff Bleszinski Reveals 25-Year Alcoholism Struggle and Eyes Return to Game Development
Cliff Bleszinski opened up about his 25-year battle with alcoholism and plans to return to game development after becoming sober in 2026.
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Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham takes office
Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister on July 20, 2026, with Andy Burnham appointed as his successor the same day.
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Hong Kong veteran actor Patrick Tse dies at 89
Veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse Yin died at age 89 after declining health, his family announced July 20.
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Danube River water levels in Romania hit lowest since 1996, disrupting farming and shipping
Danube River water levels in Romania dropped to their lowest since 1996 over July 18-19, forcing irrigation limits and halting ferry services.
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FashionValet founders on trial over RM8 million transfer to 30 Maple in 2018
Vivy Sofinas Yusof and Datuk Fadzarudin Shah face trial for criminal breach of trust over RM8 million moved from FashionValet to 30 Maple in August 2018.
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Malaysia’s data centre sector faces funding and resource hurdles amid rapid growth
Malaysia requires over US$20 billion in funding for data centre expansion but faces financing and power supply challenges.
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Faishal Ibrahim resigns from politics; Marine Parade-Braddell MPs to cover Kembangan ward
Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim resigned as MP and PAP member on July 20; fellow Marine Parade-Braddell Heights MPs will cover his Kembangan duties.
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Ex-actor Edmund Chen's jail term for causing grievous hurt cut to one day
Former actor Edmund Chen’s jail term for causing grievous hurt in a 2025 traffic accident was reduced from five days to one day on appeal.
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Indian tourist jailed for stealing diamond worth over S$199,000 in Singapore
Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai was sentenced to over two years in jail for a diamond theft in Chinatown on June 19, 2026.
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Crowding, wait times, and MRT air-conditioning top public transport issues in Singapore
Public transport users in Singapore highlight crowding, irregular bus timings, and uneven MRT air-conditioning as primary concerns, officials report.
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Drake loses $1.5 million bet after Argentina falls to Spain in 2026 World Cup final
Drake lost a $1.5 million bet on Argentina to win within 90 minutes as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
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Malaysia considers special fund and tax breaks to support stray animal welfare
The Malaysian government is exploring a special fund and tax incentives to aid NGOs and pet owners managing stray animal welfare.
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Nomination Day Kicks Off Negeri Sembilan State Election Campaign Ahead of August 1 Poll
Nomination Day on July 18 began the 14-day campaign for Negeri Sembilan’s state election set for August 1 with 103 candidates competing for 36 seats.
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KKR and AEW to sell Chinese commercial properties at heavy losses
KKR and AEW plan to sell multiple China commercial real estate assets at prices covering only 50-60% of original costs.
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Kelantan police station chief arrested for allegedly accepting RM500 bribe from UNHCR card holder
A 41-year-old Kelantan police station chief was arrested for allegedly accepting a RM500 bribe to overlook a foreign scrap metal business.
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Europe faces fifth major heatwave of 2026 amid drought and wildfires
Europe is enduring its fifth heatwave this year, worsening drought, wildfire risks, and record low river levels across key waterways.