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Subnautica 2 launches major Adaptive Measures update adding fish stunning and UI overhaul
Subnautica 2 released its first major update, Adaptive Measures, on July 8, 2026, adding fish stunning and gameplay improvements.
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IO Interactive regains full control of Project Fantasy after Xbox ends funding; closes Istanbul studio
IO Interactive took back full ownership of Project Fantasy after Xbox ended funding and announced closure of its Istanbul studio with layoffs.
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Nobel Laureate Pissarides Says AI Won't Restore Rapid Productivity Growth
Economist Christopher Pissarides warned AI will not revive rapid productivity growth in Western economies.
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Trump Oversees Accelerated Construction of White House Helicopter Pad Ahead of Xi Visit
President Trump is overseeing a new granite helicopter pad on the White House South Lawn to be finished by September 17 ahead of Xi Jinping's visit.
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Ukraine pushes NATO membership, strengthens air defenses amid ongoing war with Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met NATO leaders in Ankara, secured US missile aid, and pressed for NATO membership amid persistent conflict.
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Hong Kong to sentence activist Joshua Wong in September over national security charges
Joshua Wong, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist serving a nearly five-year jail term, faces a new sentencing hearing on September 2 for national security charges.
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Xbox lays off about 25% of Obsidian Entertainment staff in July wave
Obsidian Entertainment cut 60-70 jobs, roughly a quarter of its workforce, as part of Xbox's 1,600 layoffs on July 6.
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Ukraine fails to intercept 29 Russian ballistic missiles in Kyiv attack due to interceptor shortage
Ukraine could not intercept any of 29 Russian ballistic missiles in a recent large-scale attack on Kyiv amid a shortage of Patriot interceptors.
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Xbox restructures with 3,200 layoffs, Arkane Lyon's future and Marvel's Blade delayed
Xbox announced 3,200 layoffs and plans affecting Arkane Lyon's future and delaying Marvel’s Blade to late 2027.
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Flavio Cobolli beats Alex de Minaur to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals
Flavio Cobolli defeated fifth seed Alex de Minaur 7-5 7-6(7-4) 6-3 at Wimbledon on July 6 to reach the quarter-finals.
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Hong Kong launches trial of new gold clearing system to boost bullion trading
Hong Kong launched a trial gold clearing system in July 2026 backed by 11 banks to establish a global gold price reference.
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Preliminary hearing introduces new evidence against Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk shooting
A Utah court heard new surveillance and testimonial evidence against Tyler Robinson in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
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Israeli drone strike kills four including three women in southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike on July 6 killed four people, including three women, in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon.
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Chinese court sentences former Nanjing official Yang Youlin to death for over 2.2 billion yuan bribery
A Chinese court sentenced former Nanjing official Yang Youlin to death for accepting over 2.2 billion yuan in bribes over up to 30 years.
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Prince Harry Will Not Stay at Buckingham Palace During London Visit After Invitation Dispute
Prince Harry will visit London alone this week but will not stay at Buckingham Palace due to disagreement over the invitation response deadline.
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SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Donates $320M in Stock to Trump Accounts for Kids
Gwynne Shotwell and her husband announced a $320 million donation of SpaceX shares to Trump Accounts for about 2 million American children.
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Trump and Italy’s Meloni trade barbs ahead of NATO summit amid worsening ties
US President Trump posted a mocking image of Italian PM Meloni, reigniting a feud over a disputed photo request claim ahead of the July NATO summit.
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Oliver Glasner named Nottingham Forest head coach, fifth manager in under a year
Oliver Glasner has been appointed head coach of Nottingham Forest, replacing Vítor Pereira and becoming the club’s fifth permanent manager in less than a year.
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Indonesia and Singapore Pledge Strait of Malacca Will Remain Open Amid Middle East Oil Tensions
Indonesia and Singapore vowed the Strait of Malacca will stay accessible and safe despite Iran imposing fees on Strait of Hormuz transit.
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Donald Trump shares doctored image mocking Giorgia Meloni ahead of NATO summit
Donald Trump posted a doctored image of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Truth Social days before the NATO summit in Turkey.
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Malaysian Parliament Passes Bills to Strengthen Competition Commission Powers
On July 6, 2026, Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat passed amendments to boost the Malaysia Competition Commission’s authority over anti-competitive practices.
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Sapporo Breweries to invest $643 million for 25% stake in Carlsberg Southeast Asia JV
Sapporo Breweries announced a $643 million investment for a 25% stake in a Carlsberg-led joint venture covering Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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Alan Wei Zhaolun charged with fraud and money laundering over Nvidia AI chip servers
Singaporean Alan Wei faces 11 charges including fraud and money laundering linked to Nvidia AI chip server procurement and illicit gains use.
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Israeli airstrikes kill multiple Palestinians, including children, in Gaza despite ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks killed between 5 and 9 Palestinians, including children, in Gaza around July 6-8, 2026.