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Hungary suspends public news broadcasts to reform state media after Orbán era
Hungary’s public broadcaster M1 and Kossuth radio halted news broadcasts to end propaganda and launch independent media reform under PM Péter Magyar.
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Three Tankers Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz; Qatar Blames Iran
Three tankers, including Qatari LNG vessel Al-Rekayyat, were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, 2026, with Qatar holding Iran responsible.
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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender movie set for July 25 release on Paramount+ after leak
Paramount will release Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender exclusively on Paramount+ on July 25, 2026, after an April leak forced cancellation of its theatrical debut.
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Torstein Traeen takes Tour de France yellow jersey as Mads Pedersen wins stage four in 40C heat
Mads Pedersen won stage four of the 2026 Tour de France as Torstein Traeen claimed the yellow jersey amid extreme heat in southern France.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker is a vampire RPG with a 30-day time-limit and choice-driven gameplay
Polish studio Rebel Wolves released a hands-on demo of vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker featuring time-limited quests and player-driven consequences.
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Kyle Lowry signs one-day contract to retire as Toronto Raptors player
Kyle Lowry signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors on July 7, 2026, to retire as a member of the team.
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Ukrainian woman suspected in Monaco bombing found dead near Kyiv
Anastasiia Berezovska, suspected of bombing a Monaco building in June, was found dead near Kyiv with gunshot wounds on July 6, 2026.
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Donovan Mitchell signs four-year, $273 million extension with Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell agreed to a four-year, $273 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.
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X launches built-in video editor on iOS to boost original content creation
X introduced a new video editor and recorder on its iOS app to encourage creators to post original videos instead of recycled content.
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Discord mistakenly banned over 8,000 users due to AI moderation bug involving benign grid images
Discord mistakenly banned more than 8,000 users since May 2026 due to an AI moderation bug flagging harmless grid-like images.
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Stellantis launches Fiat Topolino EV in U.S. with base price of $13,995
Stellantis began accepting U.S. orders Tuesday for the Fiat Topolino, a small electric quadricycle priced from $13,995.
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Maybank IBG raises Malaysia's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.9% on AI momentum
Maybank Investment Banking Group raised Malaysia's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.9%, citing strong economic data and AI-driven technology gains.
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Zahid proposes returning part of FGV-managed land to Felda to improve finances
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi proposed returning some FGV-managed land to Felda to help settle debts and boost settler returns.
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Singapore Parliament Passes Motion to Boost Transport Strategy with AI and Integration
Singapore's Parliament passed a motion on July 7 to enhance its long-term transport strategy using AI, automation, and worker training.
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Russia criticizes NATO summit as alliance pledges €70 billion military aid to Ukraine
Russia closely monitored the NATO summit in Ankara, condemning military aid to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
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Malaysia braces for up to 40°C heat in early 2027 amid Super El Niño forecast
Malaysia prepares for near-record heat of up to 40°C in early 2027 as a strong Super El Niño is expected to peak between November 2026 and January 2027.
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Erling Haaland named most viral player of 2026 World Cup with AI-driven fame
Erling Haaland became the most viral player of the 2026 World Cup, leading surges in online searches and social media posts during the tournament.
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Liam Rosenior appointed Paris FC manager after brief Chelsea stint
Liam Rosenior was named Paris FC manager on July 7, 2026, signing a contract until June 2028 after leaving Chelsea earlier this year.
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Malaysia proposes amendments to rice control law to expand enforcement and increase fines
Malaysia tabled the Control of Padi and Rice (Amendment) Bill 2026 to widen regulatory powers and raise fines for rice market offences.
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China’s central bank extends gold-buying streak to 20 months, adds nearly 15 tons in June
China’s People’s Bank of China raised gold reserves for the 20th month, adding 480,000 ounces in June to reach 2,346 tons total.
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Former PETRONAS Manager Charged Over Attempted Leak of Confidential Document to Petros
Mohd Khairul Akmal Jasni, ex-PETRONAS manager, faces charges for allegedly trying to leak confidential upstream business data to Petros in June 2024.
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Global foreign direct investment rises 6% to $1.6 trillion in 2025 with uneven gains
Global foreign direct investment rose 6% to $1.6 trillion in 2025, driven by developed economies and strategic tech sectors.
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Malaysia records 73 heat-related illnesses and 4 deaths since January 2026
Malaysia reported 73 cases of heat-related illnesses including 4 deaths nationwide since January 1, 2026, the Health Ministry said.
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SBI Funds Management to raise $1.2 billion in IPO with top sovereign investors participating
SBI Funds Management will launch a $1.2 billion IPO expected next week, attracting major investors including Singapore's GIC and Abu Dhabi's ADIA.