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Scientists warn Great Barrier Reef at high risk of collapse from 2026 El Nino
Scientists say the 2026 El Nino threatens extreme coral bleaching and ecosystem collapse of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
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Malaysia ups enforcement against misuse of social visit passes and updates Witness Protection Act
Malaysia's Immigration Department intensified crackdowns on social visit pass misuse and proposed changes to the Witness Protection Act in July 2026.
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Memphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke died accidentally from heroin and cocaine effects
Brandon Clarke, forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, died May 11 from accidental overdose involving heroin, cocaine, and prescription drugs.
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Sultan Nazrin Shah urges strong institutions and social cohesion for Malaysia’s stability
Sultan Nazrin Shah called for good governance, strong institutions, social unity, and education to ensure national stability at a July 21 conference in Ipoh.
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MCMC blocks billions of scam calls and suspicious texts, removes deepfake content in Malaysia
Between 2022 and mid-2026, Malaysia's MCMC blocked over 5.5 billion scam calls and suspicious texts and removed thousands of deepfake and scam-related posts.
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Chinese destroyer fires live rounds in Japan’s claimed EEZ near Okinotorishima
A Chinese Luyang III-class destroyer conducted live-fire drills in Japan’s exclusive economic zone near Okinotorishima on July 19, 2026.
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SpaceX to release Q2 2026 earnings on August 4, unlocking 911.5 million shares August 6
SpaceX will publish its first quarterly earnings report as a public company on August 4, triggering a major insider stock lock-up expiration on August 6.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 open beta set for August with new Kill Block mode
Activision announced Modern Warfare 4 open beta dates from August 21 to September 1 across multiple platforms worldwide.
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US accuses Cuba of decades-long espionage and subversion campaign targeting government and activists
The US State Department on July 20 released a 100-page report accusing Cuba of infiltrating top US government levels and supporting left-wing terrorism for nearly seven decades.
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Belgium will not renew coach Rudi Garcia's contract after 2026 World Cup run
Belgium's football association announced it will not extend coach Rudi Garcia's contract, expiring end of July 2026.
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Fijian Rugby Player Saimoni Vunilagi Dies in Japan from Suspected Heatstroke
Saimoni Vunilagi, a 26-year-old Fijian rugby player for Kyushu KV, died of suspected severe heatstroke after training in Fukuoka on August 3, 2026.
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Former TSMC deputy manager indicted for stealing trade secrets to aid China’s chip ambitions
Taiwan indicted ex-TSMC deputy manager Chen for stealing 21 trade secret documents to help China’s semiconductor sector.
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João Gomes joins Aston Villa from Wolves for £38 million transfer fee
Aston Villa signed Brazilian midfielder João Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a £38 million deal announced in July.
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AGC orders inquest into Durian Tunggal police shooting that killed three men
Attorney General’s Chambers orders inquest into deaths of three men during November 2025 police operation in Durian Tunggal, Melaka.
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US Issues Third Global Caution Alert Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
The US State Department issued a third global caution alert urging Americans to exercise caution amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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AirBorneo Airways launches inaugural Kuching-Kuala Lumpur flight, plans ASEAN expansion
AirBorneo Airways launched its maiden Kuching-Kuala Lumpur flight on July 20, 2026, and aims to expand routes across ASEAN cities.
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Ryanair Q1 pre-tax profit falls 34% amid rising fuel costs and lower fares
Ryanair’s pre-tax profit dropped 34% to €538 million in Q1 2026 due to higher fuel prices and a 6% fare cut amid Iran war uncertainty.
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Indonesia passes law to create international financial centres with Bali as first site
Indonesia’s Parliament passed a law on July 21 to establish international financial centres, with Bali identified as a potential location to attract up to US$27.9 billion in investment.
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Kai-Fu Lee's AI Startup 01.ai Targets Hong Kong IPO in 2027
Beijing-based AI company 01.ai plans to go public in Hong Kong in 2027 after finalizing pre-IPO funding.
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Ukraine launches over 400 drones at Moscow region, causing injuries and damage
Ukraine launched more than 400 drones at Moscow region over July 19-20, causing injuries and infrastructure damage, Russian officials said.
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Rodri captains Spain to 2026 World Cup title and wins Player of the Tournament
Rodri led Spain to a 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final and received the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.
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Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup final
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time on July 19 in the US to claim the 2026 World Cup, ending Argentina’s bid for consecutive titles.
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TSMC raises US investment to $265B to meet AI chip demand and counter rivals
TSMC is expanding its Arizona semiconductor investment by $100 billion, lifting total US spend to $265 billion to meet AI chip demand and compete with Intel and Terafab.
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Arsenal complete £75 million signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal signed Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for around £75 million, securing a four-year deal with an option for a fifth season.