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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.
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Scottie Scheffler defends Bryson DeChambeau after two-shot penalty at The Open
Scottie Scheffler defended Bryson DeChambeau against cheating claims following a two-shot penalty at The Open on July 16.
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' nets $264 million opening weekend, sets new record
'The Odyssey,' directed by Christopher Nolan, earned about $264 million worldwide in its opening weekend, surpassing his previous box office records.
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Monsoon floods and landslides kill at least 19 to 25 people in northern India
Flash floods and landslides from heavy monsoon rains killed at least 19 to 25 people across northern India in mid-July, with rescue operations ongoing.
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Trump urges Republicans to add Iran to Russia sanctions bill backed by Lindsey Graham
Donald Trump called on Republican senators to include Iran in the Russia sanctions legislation originally supported by Lindsey Graham.
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EU ban on destruction of unsold clothes by large firms takes effect July 19, 2026
From July 19, 2026, the EU prohibits large companies from destroying unsold clothes, pushing for resale, recycling, or donation instead.
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Meta's Facebook and Instagram suffer global outages on July 19, 2026
Meta's Facebook and Instagram experienced global outages on July 19, affecting users in Malaysia, Singapore, and the US with major access issues.
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Spain and Argentina to meet in 2026 FIFA World Cup final with first-ever halftime show
Spain and Argentina will play the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, featuring the tournament’s first full-scale halftime show.
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American boxer Hannah Rapp dies at 26 after being hit by car in Texas
Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old American professional boxer, died Saturday after a car hit her while she was cycling in Texas.
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Iran exports 70 million barrels of oil to China during brief US sanction lift
Iran exported about 70 million barrels of crude oil worth up to $6 billion to China from mid-June to mid-July 2026 while the US briefly lifted its oil export sanctions.
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Kenneth Jeyaretnam, Singapore Reform Party leader, dies aged 67
Kenneth Jeyaretnam, leader of Singapore's Reform Party, died peacefully in his sleep on July 18, 2026, at age 67.
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Malaysia forecast to break heat record in 2027 as super El Niño nears
Malaysia will likely see record high temperatures in 2027 due to an intensifying super El Niño expected to peak by May.
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Lebanese President Aoun to meet Trump on Hezbollah disarmament and Israeli withdrawal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet U.S. President Donald Trump on July 21 to discuss disarming Hezbollah and Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
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Malaysia registers 172,955 companies and 464,797 vehicles under Subsidised Diesel Control System
As of July 18, Malaysia recorded 172,955 companies and 464,797 vehicles under the Subsidised Diesel Control System nationwide.
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2026 World Cup adopts hydration breaks and American-style halftime show raising debate
The 2026 World Cup introduced mandatory hydration breaks splitting matches into four quarters and featured a 27-minute halftime show in the final.
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Josh Kerr breaks men’s mile world record at London Diamond League
Josh Kerr set a new men’s mile world record of 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League on July 18.
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Samsung Electronics America to cut 739 jobs in New Jersey, move HQ to Texas
Samsung Electronics America will cut 739 jobs in New Jersey and relocate its headquarters to Texas by year-end 2026.
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Pakatan Harapan Seeks Majority in 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election on August 1
Pakatan Harapan is contesting all 36 Negeri Sembilan state seats on August 1 to gain a stronger mandate from voters.
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Mexico's President Sheinbaum to Attend 2026 World Cup Final at Trump's Invitation
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will attend the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19, invited by U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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WNBA suspends Toronto coach Sandy Brondello for 'protected species' comment about Angel Reese
WNBA suspended Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello one game for a controversial comment about Angel Reese during a July 17 game.
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Fifa reports record $15 billion revenue from 2026 World Cup in US, Mexico, Canada
Fifa reported a record $15 billion revenue for the 2026 World Cup, surpassing the $11 billion forecast, driven by ticket fees and expanded tournament format.
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Germany raises security threat level to high amid increased risk of terrorist attacks
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt raised the national security threat level to high due to clear and increased risks of terrorist attacks.
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Pentagon Revokes Former Air Force Secretary Kendall’s Clearance Over Air Force One Leak
The US Department of Defense revoked Frank Kendall’s security clearance over alleged leaks of classified Air Force One information.
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Ten Johor assemblymen sworn in as state executive council on July 18 following BN victory
Ten Johor assemblymen took their oaths as State Executive Council members on July 18, after BN won 48 of 56 seats in the July 4 state election.