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Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash at 56
Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning Irish musician and actor, died in a motorcycle crash near Dublin on July 29, 2026.
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DoorDash receives FAA certification to launch commercial drone delivery service DoorDash Air
DoorDash obtained FAA Part 135 certification to operate its own commercial drone delivery service, aiming for fall 2026 launch.
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Neymar confirms retirement from Brazil national football team at 34
Neymar announced his retirement from the Brazil national team following Santos' Copa Sudamericana win on July 28, 2026.
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Half of England officially in drought amid record-low rainfall and heat
Half of England is in drought after a record dry July and high temperatures, affecting millions with water restrictions.
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Grab to pilot on-demand autonomous vehicle service in Punggol, commercial launch delayed to Q4 2026
Grab will pilot an on-demand autonomous vehicle service in Punggol with commercial fares starting in Q4 2026.
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Manuel Neuer likely to retire after 2026-27 season, signs one-year Bayern extension
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said he will likely retire after the 2026-27 season, following a one-year contract extension signed in May 2026.
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Ukrainian drones attack industrial sites and Wildberries warehouses in Ryazan, Russia
Ukrainian drones struck industrial facilities and at least seven Wildberries warehouses in Ryazan on July 29, causing fires and injuries.
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AirTrunk secures US$2.3 billion green loan to fund Johor hyperscale data centre
AirTrunk has secured a US$2.3 billion green loan from 30 lenders led by 10 global coordinators to finance its JHB2 data centre in Johor, Malaysia.
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Cruz Hewitt wins first ATP Tour match at Washington Open aged 17
Seventeen-year-old Cruz Hewitt earned his first ATP Tour-level victory at the Washington Open on July 28, 2026.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg opposes US ban on Chinese AI models
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the US should not block Chinese AI models and called a ban ineffective in the AI race.
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Israel to hold national parliamentary election on October 27, 2026, first since 2023 Hamas attack
Israel will hold a national election on October 27, 2026, to choose members of its 120-seat Knesset amid political uncertainty after the 2023 Hamas attack.
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UN Security Council conducts first informal straw poll for next Secretary-General
The UN Security Council held its first informal closed-door straw poll on July 30 to narrow candidates for next Secretary-General.
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Bangladesh asks Malaysia for LNG help amid gas shortage and energy talks
Bangladesh requested Malaysia's aid, including Petronas collaboration, to supply LNG amid worsening gas shortages.
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FCC bans imports of advanced foreign robotic devices including Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots
The US FCC banned imports of foreign advanced robotic devices on July 28, targeting Chinese humanoid, quadruped, and home robots over national security concerns.
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Democratic Socialists Gain Influence in U.S. Amid Divided Public Opinion
Democratic socialists aligned with the DSA have won primary races this year, despite nearly half of Americans lacking clear understanding of their policies.
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Joao Pedro scores nine-minute hat-trick as Chelsea beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4
Joao Pedro netted a quick-fire hat-trick as a substitute in Chelsea’s 6-4 pre-season win over Western Sydney Wanderers on July 28, 2026.
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Apple briefly surpasses $5 trillion market cap, becoming second company to hit milestone
On July 28, 2026, Apple briefly reached $5.036 trillion market capitalization, marking the second time a company has hit $5 trillion.
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Starbucks Q3 2026 Sales Rise 7.9%, Raises Full-Year EPS Guidance
Starbucks reported stronger-than-expected Q3 results July 29, driving shares higher and boosting 2026 profit outlook.
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Malaysia prioritizes locals for jobs while expediting foreign worker recruitment process
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said Malaysians must get job priority, with plans to speed foreign worker recruitment within 20 days.
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Nestlé Malaysia Q2 Profit Rises 38% to RM155 Million, Declares 80 Sen Dividend
Nestlé Malaysia reported a 38% rise in Q2 net profit to RM155 million and declared an interim dividend of 80 sen per share.
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Ariana Grande sues unidentified hackers for stealing unreleased music and private materials
Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit on July 27, 2026, against unidentified hackers who stole and leaked her unreleased songs and private content.
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MACC expands KWAP investment probe to Dubai, Singapore, and Indonesia
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating KWAP investments, seeking legal assistance from Dubai, Singapore, and Indonesia.
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Seoul's AI system on Han River bridges raises suicide rescue rate to over 99%
Since 2021, Seoul's AI surveillance on Han River bridges has raised suicide rescue success to more than 99%.
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Only One-Third of Americans Support War Against Iran, Lowest Since Start in February
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows just 33% of Americans support the Iran war, with 69% saying Trump has not clearly explained military goals.