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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.
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Australia exits World Cup knockout stage after penalty shootout loss to Egypt
Australia lost to Egypt 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time in the World Cup last 32 match.
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Eight of the world's most populous countries miss 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
Only the U.S. and Brazil qualified among the 10 most populous countries for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Amazon's Leo satellite network surpasses 390 satellites, plans initial service launch in 2026
Amazon has deployed over 390 Leo satellites as of early August 2026 and plans to begin initial network service later this year.
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Tesla launches six-seat Model Y Long Wheelbase for US and Puerto Rico orders
Tesla opened orders for the Model Y Long Wheelbase, a six-seat SUV version, in the US and Puerto Rico with deliveries due in fall 2026.
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Mark Zuckerberg says Meta's AI agent development slower than expected amid restructuring
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said at an internal town hall that AI agent progress has lagged recent expectations despite major layoffs and investments.
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BYD set to overtake Tesla again as top global pure electric vehicle seller in Q2 2026
BYD delivered 557,090 pure electric vehicles in Q2 2026, exceeding Tesla's expected 396,500 sales for the period.
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s troubled development led to $200M loss and burnout
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League spent seven years in development under Warner Bros. pressure, resulting in a $200 million loss and developer burnout.
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Liverpool Unveils Permanent Memorial to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva on First Death Anniversary
Liverpool unveiled a permanent memorial at Anfield on July 2, 2026, honoring forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva one year after their deaths.
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RSF drone strikes and siege on Sudan's El Obeid raise humanitarian fears
The RSF launched repeated drone strikes on El Obeid, killing dozens and disrupting services amid a siege that threatens civilians.
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California man pleads guilty to sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case
Derrick Callella pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom notes and harassing Nancy Guthrie’s family after her disappearance near Tucson.
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Norris and Hamilton say new F1 engine rules reduce challenge at Silverstone
Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton say new engine regulations will make this year's Silverstone less demanding due to electric components and energy limits.
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Frictional Games delays sci-fi mystery Ontos release to 2027
Frictional Games announced the delay of their upcoming game Ontos from 2026 to 2027 to ensure its ambitious vision is realized.
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Jho Low reportedly considered for US pardon on 250th Independence Day; Malaysia rejects application
Jho Low, fugitive linked to 1MDB scandal, is reportedly among 250 considered for a US pardon, but Malaysia refuses to recognize any such clemency.
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LeBron James explores multiple NBA teams in 2026 free agency after leaving Lakers
LeBron James declined to re-sign with the Lakers and is meeting several NBA teams, with no decision expected soon.
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White House criticizes Powell for staying on Fed board as Trump pushes to replace members
Kevin Hassett slammed Jerome Powell’s continued Fed board tenure while Trump seeks to remove members including Lisa Cook.
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Former Child Actress Daveigh Chase Dies at 35 from AIDS, Coroner Confirms
Daveigh Chase, known for The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, died June 16 at 35; coroner attributed death to AIDS with drug use as a factor.