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Newcastle United sign Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba on five-year deal
Newcastle United have signed 20-year-old French midfielder Aladji Bamba from AS Monaco for up to £34 million on a five-year contract.
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Xbox Release of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delayed Until September 3, Switch Launch Limited
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Xbox launch delayed to September 3; Nintendo Switch version launched July 23 with limited features.
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US and Saudi Arabia Sign Civilian Nuclear Deal Linked to Saudi Recognition of Israel
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement on July 22, conditional on Saudi recognition of Israel, US President Trump said.
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Former analyst Mohd Arif sentenced to three years for unlicensed securities dealings in Malaysia
Mohd Arif Fadzlee Mohd Arifin was sentenced to three years in jail for unlicensed securities activities and misuse of the Unit Trust Consultant title.
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Geely to produce electric SUVs at Ford’s Valencia plant in joint venture
China’s Geely will build electric vehicles at Ford’s Spain factory near Valencia through a JV announced July 23, 2026.
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Negeri Sembilan election forecast tight with PH, BN vying amid racial tensions
Vodus Research projects a close Negeri Sembilan state election with Pakatan Harapan leading but no clear majority ahead of Aug 1 vote.
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Malaysia and Hong Kong sign agreement to simplify dual listings and expand cross-border investment
Malaysia and Hong Kong signed a memorandum of understanding to ease dual IPO listings and broaden cross-border investment products.
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Orcas ram giant sunfish carcasses to break them apart in Gulf of California
Orcas in the Gulf of California have been filmed ramming dead sunfish carcasses to fragment them, aiding juveniles’ feeding or as play.
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Five Thai Paramilitary Soldiers Killed in Narathiwat Bomb and Shooting Attack
Five Thai paramilitary soldiers died in a combined bomb and shooting attack at a Narathiwat checkpoint on July 22, 2026.
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Alphabet reports $119.8B Q2 2026 revenue driven by cloud and AI growth
Alphabet posted second-quarter 2026 revenue of $119.8 billion, up 24% year-on-year, with strong gains in Google Cloud and AI services.
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Hitler’s Austrian Birthplace Converted into Police Station to Deter Extremists
Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Braunau am Inn, Austria, was officially reopened as a police station on July 22, 2026, to block neo-Nazi pilgrimages.
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Valve updates Steam wishlist with categories and enhances gifting features
Valve added custom categories to Steam wishlists and improved gifting with guest checkout and direct email delivery.
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EU Approves Paramount Skydance’s $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Deal With Conditions
The European Commission approved Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery subject to conditions ending its joint film distribution venture with Universal Pictures in Europe.
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Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi, dies aged 68 after long illness
Jorge Messi, father and longtime agent of Lionel Messi, died aged 68 in Rosario, Argentina, on August 7 or early August 8 after a long illness.
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Germany Approves French-Russian Nuclear Fuel Rod Project Despite Security Warnings
Lower Saxony approved a joint nuclear fuel rod project by France's Framatome and Russia's Rosatom on July 22, 2026, amid security concerns.
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British Candidate Count Binface Demands Shenmue 4 Update from Sega
Count Binface, running in the 2026 Clacton by-election, called on Sega for an update on Shenmue 4 in a satirical video commissioned by a fan group.
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World Rugby and UK bodies seek dismissal of concussion lawsuits by former players
World Rugby, RFU, WRU, and rugby league bodies move to dismiss concussion claims by over 500 former players over disclosure breaches.
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Phil Foden extends Manchester City contract until 2030
Phil Foden, 26, signed a new four-year deal with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2030.
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Singapore study finds Design for Maintainability cuts building upkeep costs by up to S$950,000 annually
A BCA study found that commercial buildings using Design for Maintainability features saved between S$310,000 and S$950,000 yearly in maintenance and manpower costs.
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EU charges JD.com with foreign subsidy violations over $2.5B Ceconomy acquisition
The European Commission has formally charged JD.com under foreign subsidy rules over its $2.5 billion bid for German retailer Ceconomy.
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Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on free transfer from Real Madrid
Arsenal signed 27-year-old Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer ahead of the 2026-27 Women’s Super League season.
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Dubai launches 'Dubai Invite' scheme offering benefits over AED 3,000 to attract tourists
Dubai government launched the 'Dubai Invite' program allowing residents to nominate visitors who receive benefits worth over AED 3,000 amid tourism decline.
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Police arrest 11 members of Vinod Gang in Selangor, charge them with organised crime
Police arrested and charged 11 members of the Vinod Gang, crippling the crime syndicate in Selangor after a special operation in June 2026.
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Johor appoints 10 deputy executive councillors to boost state administration
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the appointment of 10 deputy executive councillors to strengthen administration and service delivery.