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UK house prices flat in June 2026 despite easing mortgage costs
UK house prices held steady at £277,484 in June after a May decline, while mortgage rates remained elevated above pre-war levels.
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More than 100,000 killed in Myanmar since 2021 military coup sparked civil war
More than 100,000 people have died in Myanmar's civil war since the military coup ousted the elected government in February 2021.
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Malaysia aims for full internet access in populated areas by 2027 under JENDELA plan
The Malaysian government targets 100% internet access nationwide in populated areas by 2027 through its National Digital Network (JENDELA) program.
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Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase Join 140+ Firms to Launch US Dollar Stablecoin Open USD
A consortium of over 140 companies launched Open USD, a new dollar-pegged stablecoin for enterprise and global payments.
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Malaysian MPs demand public release of probe findings on ex-MACC chief Azam Baki’s shares
Five Malaysian MPs called on the government to disclose investigation reports on former MACC chief Azam Baki’s shareholdings and alleged corporate mafia ties.
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Singaporean sentenced to life for murdering roommate with boiling oil and stabbing
Ng Boon Hong was sentenced to life imprisonment for fatally attacking roommate Ang Cheng Kek in their Redhill flat in March 2023.
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DiJonai Carrington ejected for flagrant foul and posts ‘white privilege’ on social media
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a flagrant-2 foul on Sophie Cunningham and posted ‘WHITE PRIVILEGE’ after the game.
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries Plans $1.23 Billion Capital Raise via Shares and Convertible Bonds
Kawasaki Heavy Industries plans to raise about ¥200 billion ($1.23 billion) through new shares and convertible bonds, targeting overseas institutional investors.
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a joint defence pact in Mecca on August 7, pledging mutual response to armed attacks.
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FIFA President Infantino faces divisions and calls for resignation amid leadership crisis
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces widespread criticism and opposition from some 2026 World Cup hosts and football bodies over his leadership and governance plans.
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Pakistan intercepts four drones from Afghanistan amid rising border tensions
Pakistan’s military shot down four drones launched by Afghan Taliban into Balochistan on June 30, 2026.
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Over 320,000 Malaysian public university students enrolled in STEM courses by March 2026
Between 2023 and March 2026, 326,419 students enrolled in STEM programs at Malaysian public universities, representing nearly 59% of total enrollments.
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Algerians voted July 2 to elect 407 parliament members amid low engagement and candidate bans
Algerians voted on July 2, 2026, to elect 407 members of their National Assembly amid low turnout fears and thousands of candidate disqualifications.
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US starts deporting migrants to Palau under 2025 resettlement deal
The US has begun deporting migrants to Palau under a December 2025 agreement for resettlement in exchange for funding.
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MLB suspends four players after benches-clearing brawl between Nationals and Red Sox
The MLB suspended Nationals' Cade Cavalli and Miles Mikolas and Red Sox's Willson Contreras and Nate Eaton after a July 1 brawl at Fenway Park.
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KKR and SK to launch $1.3 billion South Korean renewable energy platform
KKR and SK Inc will launch South Korea's largest renewable energy platform valued at $1.3 billion by end of 2026.
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Mohamed Salah resumes training after hamstring injury ahead of Egypt’s World Cup knockout match
Mohamed Salah returned to training on July 1 after a hamstring strain as Egypt prepares to face Australia in the World Cup last-32 match.
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Typhoon Dolphin forces over 1 million evacuation in eastern China, disrupts transport
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Zhejiang on August 9, prompting mass evacuations and major transport cancellations in eastern China.
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Iran Halts Oil Exports During US Blockade, Ships Over 40 Million Barrels Afterward
Iran reported zero oil exports during a 50-60 day US blockade, followed by exports of over 40 million barrels after sanctions eased.
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Japan's manufacturing confidence hits highest level since 2018, non-manufacturing also strong
Japan's large manufacturing business confidence index rose to 22 in Q2 2026, the highest since 2018, while non-manufacturing confidence hit a 35-year peak.
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France sets April 18, 2027 presidential election date as Macron’s term ends
France announced April 18, 2027, for the presidential election's first round and May 2 for a runoff after Macron’s final term[s1].
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OpenClaw launches official AI agent app for iOS and Android with remote control
OpenClaw released official mobile apps for iOS and Android in late June 2026, enabling users to remotely control AI agents via their phones.
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Stan Wawrinka loses final Wimbledon match to Matteo Berrettini in four-set thriller
Stan Wawrinka, 41, lost to Matteo Berrettini 6-7(7), 7-6(16), 7-6(7), 7-6(5) in Wimbledon first round, marking his final appearance at the tournament before retirement.
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FTC fines Amazon $2.25 million for failing to help identity theft victims promptly
The US Federal Trade Commission fined Amazon $2.25 million for violating rules on providing records to identity theft victims.