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A24 retracts automated copyright strikes on Backrooms fan art and indie games
A24 reversed copyright takedowns affecting Backrooms-inspired fan art and indie games after an automated system error was revealed.
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World Cup trophy to travel in custom Louis Vuitton trunk for 2026 tournament
Louis Vuitton will transport the 2026 World Cup trophy in a bespoke trunk for the fifth consecutive tournament.
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Thailand suspends new gun permits after deadly school shooting kills nine
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul suspended new firearm permits and ordered review of existing ones after a school shooting killed nine last Friday.
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Arion Kurtaj released from secure hospital ahead of GTA 6 leak retrial in November 2026
Arion Kurtaj, who leaked 90 GTA 6 clips and source code in 2022, has been moved from a secure hospital to prison and awaits a retrial this November.
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GOP Senators Delay Todd Blanche AG Confirmation Pending Epstein Victim Meetings
Sen. Thom Tillis will withhold his vote on Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination until Blanche meets with Jeffrey Epstein victims.
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Spain’s Yamal and Porro train separately but expected fit for World Cup final vs Argentina
Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained apart on July 16 but are expected to be fit for the World Cup final against Argentina on July 19.
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Apple to Launch OLED iPad mini in October 2026 with Other iPad Updates in 2027
Apple will release a new OLED iPad mini in October 2026 and update other iPad models in early 2027.
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Tim Merlier wins chaotic sprint finish on stage 12 of 2026 Tour de France
Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier won stage 12 of the 2026 Tour de France in a chaotic sprint after a late crash disrupted the race.
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Iran directs Houthis to ready Bab al-Mandeb Strait closure amid US strikes
Iran ordered Houthi allies to prepare to close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait if the US attacks Iranian power infrastructure amid escalating regional conflict.
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Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance says Binance still unlicensed and blocked in country
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance confirmed Binance remains unlicensed and its platform blocked for Malaysian users as of July 2026.
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Bryson DeChambeau shoots 3-under 67 at Royal Birkdale in British Open opening round
Bryson DeChambeau fired a 3-under 67 in the first round of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, his best major score of 2026.
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Malaysia Finance Ministry confirms authorized use of Asset Recovery Trust funds for 1MDB and SRC debt
Malaysia’s Finance Ministry confirmed Asset Recovery Trust Account funds were used properly to repay 1MDB and SRC debts, denying misuse allegations.
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Mortal Shell 2 PS5 Revered Edition physical copies sell out before August 20 release
The PS5-exclusive physical Revered Edition of Mortal Shell 2 sold out ahead of its August 20, 2026 launch due to high demand, publisher Playstack said.
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Fire at Algiers orphanage kills 11, injures 19 amid national heatwave
A fire broke out at an orphanage near Algiers on July 16, killing 11 and injuring 19, officials said.
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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Colombia, Killing Over 130 and Causing Widespread Damage
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near San José del Palmar, Colombia, on August 10, causing dozens of deaths and extensive destruction.
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Everton and Crystal Palace complete rare swap of Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil
Everton and Crystal Palace completed a player swap with Brennan Johnson joining Everton and Dwight McNeil moving to Crystal Palace on four-year deals.
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1Password launches zero-exposure browser integration for Claude AI on Mac
1Password released a new browser integration allowing Claude AI to access login credentials securely without exposing them to the AI or Anthropic systems.
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Malaysian Dewan Rakyat adjourns after 16-day sitting with 13 Bills passed
The Malaysian Dewan Rakyat adjourned on July 16 after a 16-day sitting that passed 13 Bills and several motions.
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Registrar of Societies reviews Bersatu complaint over Perikatan Nasional membership status
Registrar of Societies Malaysia began reviewing Bersatu's complaint on August 11 over its disputed membership in Perikatan Nasional.
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Two Teen Hackers Sentenced to 5.5 Years for 2024 TfL Cyber-Attack
Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers were jailed for 5.5 years each after a 2024 cyber-attack that disrupted London transport and exposed data of 7 million customers.
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Scottish goalkeeper Craig Gordon retires after 25-year professional career
Craig Gordon, 43, announced his retirement from professional football following 25 years in the game.
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Severe thunderstorms in France kill 2 and leave 53,000 homes without power
Severe storms in France caused two deaths and cut power to about 53,000 households on July 17.
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Syrian court sentences ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death for war crimes
A Syrian court sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad, his brother, and cousin to death in absentia for war crimes during the civil war.
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OpenAI expands Daybreak cybersecurity program with new tiers and GPT-5.6-Cyber model
OpenAI expanded its Daybreak cybersecurity initiative August 10, adding Daybreak Blue and Red tiers plus the GPT-5.6-Cyber model for specialized security tasks.