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Malaysia passes Road Transport Act amendments to impose compensation on serious road offenders
Malaysia’s Transport Ministry passed amendments allowing courts to order compensation from serious traffic offenders causing death or injury.
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486 Peruvian babies registered with surname 'Haaland' amid World Cup surge
Since June 11, 486 Peruvian babies have been registered with the surname 'Haaland' following Erling Haaland's World Cup performance.
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Japan approves election rules requiring AI-generated content labeling on social media
Japan's parliament approved new social media rules July 13 requiring AI-generated election content to be labeled, taking effect March 1, 2027.
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SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son forecasts $5 trillion annual AI investment by 2040
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said global AI infrastructure will need $5 trillion annually by 2040 to support AI making up 20% of world GDP.
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Rosmah Mansor sues comedian Harith Iskander for defamation over Melaka show
Rosmah Mansor filed a defamation suit against Harith Iskander over a comedy act in Melaka, seeking RM10 million and an apology.
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TANCO Group begins construction on AI-driven Midport container port in Malaysia
TANCO Group's Midport container port project secured key approvals and broke ground in July 2026 in Port Dickson, Malaysia.
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Young Australian men most targeted in online sexual extortion, platforms criticized
Over 2,200 sexual extortion complaints were made to Australia’s eSafety Commissioner in six months to December 2025, mostly by young men aged 18 to 24.
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Apple’s Market Value Surges $600 Billion as AI Chip Stocks Sell Off
Apple’s stock gained up to 17% since June 25, adding around $600 billion amid AI sector sell-off and shifting investor funds.
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Rosmah Mansor sues comedian Harith Iskander over alleged defamatory jokes in Melaka show
Rosmah Mansor filed a lawsuit against comedian Harith Iskander for defamatory jokes and body shaming during his January stand-up show in Melaka.
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Russian Supreme Court Bars Yabloko From September Parliamentary Elections
Russia's Supreme Court barred the anti-war Yabloko party from the September 2026 parliamentary elections following a lawsuit by the pro-Kremlin Rodina party.
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Over 175,000 US Visas Revoked Since Trump’s 2025 Return Amid Immigration Crackdown
Since January 2025, more than 175,000 non-immigrant US visas have been revoked under Trump’s tightened immigration enforcement.
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Q2 2026 smartphone shipments drop sharply; Samsung reclaims lead, Apple gains global share
Global smartphone shipments fell 6.7% to 11% in Q2 2026 amid memory shortages; Samsung led with 24% market share, Apple grew to 20%.
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Mexico files US criminal complaints over deaths of 17 Mexican migrants linked to ICE
Mexico filed criminal complaints in US courts over the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals in immigration custody or operations since Trump took office.
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Singapore's bus arrival timing system suffers 95-minute outage on July 14, services unaffected
Singapore's Land Transport Authority reported a 95-minute outage of its bus arrival timing system on MyTransport.SG app on July 14, while bus services ran normally.
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California launches MyFirstEV rebate offering up to $3,500 for first-time EV buyers
California introduced the MyFirstEV program providing rebates up to $3,500 for first-time buyers of new electric vehicles priced under $50,000.
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US forces launch first combat naval drone strike on Iranian Bandar Abbas base
On July 12, 2026, US forces used three Corsair sea drones to attack Iran’s Bandar Abbas naval base, targeting maintenance facilities for submarines and ships.
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Matt Fitzpatrick links rise in golfer abuse to gambling-driven fan behavior
Matt Fitzpatrick says gambling-related fan activity is increasing abuse toward professional golfers at major tournaments.
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Shein Executive Chairman Donald Tang to Step Down as IPO Nears Completion
Donald Tang will step down as Shein executive chairman after three years as the company prepares for a Hong Kong IPO.
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My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way says he hasn't played Baldur's Gate 3 but wants to try it
Gerard Way revealed at a 2026 Wembley concert he has never played Baldur's Gate 3 but expressed interest after fan encouragement.
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Hong Kong film producer Nansun Shi dies at 75
Veteran Hong Kong film producer Nansun Shi died at age 75 on July 13, 2026, due to immune complications and organ failure.
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2026 Open Championship tee times and pairings announced for Royal Birkdale start
R&A released the first round tee times and pairings for the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale starting July 16.
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Joe Dean earns final Open Championship spot with qualifier win at Royal Birkdale
Joe Dean secured the final place for the 154th Open Championship by winning the Last Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale on Monday.
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UK police arrest 12 over extreme right-wing terror threat to Suffolk Islamic event
UK police arrested 12 people over a suspected extreme right-wing terror plot targeting a July Islamic event in Suffolk attended by 15,000.
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12 US State Attorneys General Sue to Block $110 Billion Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros Merger
A bipartisan group of 12 US state attorneys general filed a lawsuit July 13 to block the $110 billion Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery merger on antitrust grounds.