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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.
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Manchester United sign Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea until 2031
Manchester United signed 22-year-old Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea on a deal until June 2031 for £48 million plus add-ons.
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Meta launches open-weight AI model Muse Glimmer for local consumer use
Meta released Muse Glimmer, a 30-billion-parameter open-weight AI model designed to run locally on Macs and PCs with a single GPU.
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Sarawak May Launch Amanah Saham Sarawak Fund for Non-Bumiputera Investors
Sarawak plans to create Assar 2, a new fund to allow non-Bumiputera investors access to Amanah Saham Sarawak, Premier announced.
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Trump demands Iran pay compensation as Hormuz talks stall amid blockade
President Trump demands Iran pay reparations for casualties, linking compensation to Strait of Hormuz negotiations amid ongoing blockade.
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July 2026 Sets New Heat Record for Contiguous US at 76.9°F, Surpassing 1936
The contiguous United States experienced its hottest month on record in July 2026, with an average temperature of 76.9°F, NOAA announced yesterday.
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Malaysia to separate Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor roles with new bill
A Malaysian parliamentary committee has proposed a bill to separate the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor roles, introducing new appointment and term limits.
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Spain defender Mapi Leon signs three-year deal with London City Lionesses
Mapi Leon, Spain defender and former Barcelona star, signed a three-year contract with London City Lionesses WSL club.
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CapitaLand disbands special opportunities team after leadership exit and restructuring
CapitaLand Investment Ltd disbanded its five-member special opportunities team following leadership changes and reassignment of staff.
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Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat passes Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 expanding protections
Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat passed the Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 to broaden protections and support for vulnerable witnesses.
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France enters 2026 World Cup semi-final with strong title chances
France, led by Kylian Mbappe’s 8 goals, advances to face Spain in World Cup semi-final on July 14
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Malaysia passes Social Work Profession Bill to regulate social workers
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat passed the Social Work Profession Bill in July 2026 to regulate and register social workers nationwide.
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Singapore opens largest public fast-charging hub for electric commercial vehicles in Jurong
Singapore inaugurated its largest public fast-charging hub for electric commercial vehicles in Jurong on July 13, 2026.
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Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis sues Crystal Palace over fan banner defamation
Evangelos Marinakis filed a libel lawsuit against Crystal Palace at London’s High Court over a defamatory fan banner displayed last August.
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Singapore and Indonesia launch Defence Alumni Initiative to boost military ties
Singapore and Indonesia launched the Indonesia-Singapore Defence Alumni Initiative on July 14 in Jakarta to strengthen military and personal ties between their armed forces.
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Singapore lowers age eligibility for Community Care Apartments to 55, cuts service fees
Singapore will lower Community Care Apartments age eligibility from 65 to 55 and reduce service fees by up to 75% starting October 2026.
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French student’s case adjourned as ICA reviews student pass status after iJooz straw licking
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien’s case was adjourned to await ICA’s decision on his student pass status following mischief charges.
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Umno denies final seat negotiation agreement with PAS for Negeri Sembilan election
Umno president Zahid Hamidi denied any final agreement with PAS on Negeri Sembilan election seats, while PAS says talks are positive and ongoing.
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Malaysia refers Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to parliamentary select committee for review
Malaysia’s government referred the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a new parliamentary select committee for detailed scrutiny July 14.
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Commercial Ship Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Plummets Amid US-Iran Tensions
Only 14 commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on July 12, down from 130 pre-conflict, amid Iranian closure and US-Iran attacks.
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Malaysia Tables Bill to Expand MCMC Powers Ahead of IRC 2026 Conference
Malaysia’s parliament tabled a bill expanding the Communications Commission’s powers and raised contract approval limits ahead of hosting IRC 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
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Senegal fires coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup round of 32 loss to Belgium
Senegalese football federation dismissed coach Pape Thiaw on July 12 following World Cup exit and salary disputes.
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A*STAR launches S$150 million 5-year study tracking 5,000 Singaporean adolescents
A*STAR began a five-year, S$150 million study in April 2026 to track 5,000 youths aged 10 to 24 in Singapore.