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Jonas Vingegaard takes Tour de France yellow jersey before Tadej Pogacar reclaims it after stage three
Jonas Vingegaard won the opening team time trial at the 2026 Tour de France but Tadej Pogacar took back the yellow jersey after stage three.
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German Chancellor Merz defends doubling defense budget amid Trump NATO criticism
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany is doubling its defense budget and will meet NATO’s 3.5% GDP spending target by 2035, responding to criticism from Donald Trump.
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EU sanctions six Russians linked to Alexei Navalny poisoning with epibatidine toxin
The European Union sanctioned six Russian scientists involved in producing the toxin that caused Alexei Navalny's death.
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Thai Airways Flight Attendant Arrested in Australia for Smuggling Heroin
A Thai Airways flight attendant was arrested in Melbourne on June 30 for carrying over 1 kg of heroin worth A$500,000.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury
Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a persistent right knee injury ahead of the August 13 start.
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NASA launches robotic mission to rescue Swift space telescope from Earth’s atmosphere
NASA launched the Link spacecraft on July 3 to dock with and boost the failing Swift space telescope to a higher orbit.
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At Least 32 Dead as Overcrowded Bus Falls Into Ravine in Southwestern Pakistan
An overcrowded bus plunged into a ravine near the Dana Sar mountains on July 3, killing at least 32 people and injuring others.
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Malaysia sees 50% rise in reckless driving linked to traffic and impatience
Police report a 50% increase in reckless driving cases in Malaysia amid rising vehicles and driver impatience.
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Massimiliano Allegri appointed Napoli head coach with contract through 2029
Napoli named Massimiliano Allegri as head coach on a contract running until June 30, 2029.
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Malaysia revamps emergency triage system with new five-tier Malaysian Triage Scale 2022
Malaysia's Ministry of Health has launched the Malaysian Triage Scale 2022 to improve patient assessment and reduce emergency treatment delays nationwide.
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Malaysia's Chief Statistician Mohd Uzir Mahidin bids farewell before retirement
Chief Statistician Mohd Uzir Mahidin paid a farewell visit to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ahead of his retirement on July 8, 2026.
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United States marks 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026
The US celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with nationwide events and official addresses on July 4, 2026.
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SK Hynix plans $29 billion US ADR listing with fees, settlement on July 14, 2026
SK Hynix will list a $29 billion US ADR on Nasdaq with settlement on July 14 and is discussing underwriting fees amid market volatility.
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URA launches public tender for 3.72-hectare Jurong Lake District Town Hall Link site
The Urban Redevelopment Authority launched a tender on July 3, 2026, for a mixed-use plot in Jurong Lake District covering 3.72 hectares.
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Kioxia Ships Samples of 10th-Gen 3D NAND Chips Amid AI-Driven Demand Surge
Kioxia began shipping samples of its 10th-generation 3D NAND flash memory chips from its Kitakami plant in July 2026, boosting AI data center supply.
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Socso/Perkeso pays out over RM1.2 million in first month of Lindung 24 Jam scheme
Socso/Perkeso disbursed more than RM1.2 million in benefits under Lindung 24 Jam within one month, covering 592 claims.
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Donald Trump criticizes NATO burden-sharing ahead of July 2026 summit in Ankara
Donald Trump called US-NATO burden-sharing 'ridiculous' and shared defense spending data ahead of the upcoming NATO summit.
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Calm Returns to Strait of Hormuz as Fishing Resumes Despite Ongoing Ship Detentions
Fishermen have resumed activity in the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire, though two cargo ships remain detained by Iran's IRGC.
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South Korea's coach Hong Myung-bo resigns after World Cup group stage exit
South Korea's national football coach Hong Myung-bo resigned following the team's elimination in the 2026 World Cup group stage amid public criticism.
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Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim adds RM10 million for taxi reform; PUNB targets RM2.25 billion financing for Bumiputera
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced RM10 million extra for taxi vehicle replacement and PUNB set RM2.25 billion financing target for Bumiputera entrepreneurs.
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AI deepfake used to impersonate Dubai prince in romance scam defrauding victims
Scammers used AI deepfake technology to impersonate Dubai's Crown Prince Fazza, duping victims including a Filipino worker out of thousands of dollars.
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Washington's Freedom250 fireworks show set record but raises health concerns
Washington launched 850,000 fireworks on July 4 to mark the US 250th birthday, sparking expert worries over air quality and public health.
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Sony repurposes last PlayStation disc factory in Austria for optical microlens production
Sony is converting its Thalgau, Austria disc factory to produce optical microlenses, cutting disc output to 10% by 2028 and retraining 300 workers.
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Croatia's late equaliser disallowed by VAR and ball tech in 2026 World Cup knockout match
Croatia lost 2-1 to Portugal in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 after a late equaliser was ruled offside by VAR and ball technology.