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Singapore's Economy Grows 5.7% in Q2 2026, Driven by AI Despite Middle East Risks
Singapore's economy expanded 5.7% year-on-year in Q2 2026, with AI-related sectors powering growth amid Middle East energy price volatility.
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Chelsea signs Morgan Rogers for £117 million, a British transfer record
Chelsea signed midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a club record £117 million with plans to play him alongside Cole Palmer.
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IPCC Receives 1,635 Police Complaints Since 2023 with 76% Resolved
The Independent Police Conduct Commission has received 1,635 complaints against police since 2023, resolving 844 as of July 24, 2026.
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Future Final Fantasy Remakes Could Span Four or Five Installments Due to Scale
Naoki Yoshida said remaking large Final Fantasy titles like 6, 8, or 9 might require four or five installments because of their size.
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Early voting for Negeri Sembilan state election sees 91% turnout among security forces on July 28
Early voting for the Negeri Sembilan state election on July 28 recorded 91.06% turnout from 22,339 security forces personnel and spouses.
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China’s June industrial profit growth slows to 15.1%, marking slowest rise this year
China’s industrial profits rose 15.1% in June 2026 from a year earlier, slowing from 21.1% growth in May amid uneven sector recoveries.
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Red Sea shipping slows to lowest level in months after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites
Ship traffic through Bab el-Mandeb fell to 11 vessels on July 26 after Yemeni Houthis attacked Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea coast.
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The Pokémon Company launches facial recognition at five Japan card stores to curb scalping
The Pokémon Company introduced facial recognition at five pop-up stores in Japan to limit entry and purchases to one per person daily for customers elementary school age and older.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declares AI singularity has been reached
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on July 25 that AI has surpassed human intelligence and reached the singularity stage.
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Federico Chiesa aims for fresh start at Liverpool under new manager Iraola
Federico Chiesa is focusing on earning more playing time at Liverpool after scoring in preseason under new manager Andoni Iraola.
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Mount Olympus and Normandy D-Day Beaches Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
UNESCO inscribed Greece’s Mount Olympus and France’s Normandy D-Day beaches as World Heritage sites on July 26, 2026.
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Water supply outage disrupts facilities at London Gatwick Airport on July 26
A power outage at a nearby water treatment plant caused Gatwick Airport terminals to lose water on July 26, disrupting passenger services but not flights.
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European tourists shift to northern cities as 2026 heatwaves push temps to 40°C
Recurrent 2026 European heatwaves have driven holidaymakers to cooler northern destinations like Stockholm and Copenhagen.
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Malaysian Man Killed in Stabbing During Group Fight in South Korea
Ahmad Shah Ahmad Ros, 26, was stabbed to death in a brawl involving about 10 people in Eumseong County on July 26.
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Female referee suffers concussion after melee during Metz vs Fortuna Sittard friendly
Referee Mathilde Demoncay suffered a concussion after being knocked down trying to break up a fight in Metz's friendly win over Fortuna Sittard.
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Normandy D-Day Beaches Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
UNESCO inscribed the Normandy D-Day beaches on its World Heritage List on July 26, 2026, recognizing their cultural and historical significance.
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Errol Spence Jr. retires after unanimous loss to Tim Tszyu in Sydney
Errol Spence Jr. announced his retirement following a unanimous decision loss to Tim Tszyu in Sydney on July 26, 2026.
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Star Trek marks 60 years with panel at San Diego Comic-Con featuring George Takei
San Diego Comic-Con hosted a Star Trek 60th anniversary panel July 25-26 featuring George Takei, Michael Dorn, and cast from multiple series.
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Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser weighs in on physical vs digital game releases
Dan Houser said companies should offer physical game versions if players want them but favors digital updates for quality improvements.
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Arsenal eyes Vinícius Júnior amid Real Madrid contract talks stalemate
Arsenal is exploring a transfer for Vinícius Júnior if he fails to renew his Real Madrid contract with one year remaining.
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Former NFL Guard Jordan Devey Dies by Suicide at 38
Jordan Devey, former NFL offensive lineman and Super Bowl XLIX champion, died by suicide at age 38 this week.
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Ipswich Town sign Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on £10 million deal
Ipswich Town signed Japanese forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a three-year contract ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
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Atletico Madrid signs South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-in from PSG until 2031
Atletico Madrid signed South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-in from PSG on July 25, 2026, on a contract through June 2031.
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Attack on Holiday Camps in Russian-Held Zaporizhzhia Kills Up to 11, Including Children
An overnight strike on holiday camps in Kyrylivka, Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia, killed 8 to 11 people, including children, amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.