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Stuart Fairchild becomes free agent after DFA by Cleveland Guardians; CPBL's Wei Chuan Dragons show interest
Stuart Fairchild elected free agency following DFA by Cleveland Guardians, with Taiwan’s Wei Chuan Dragons expressing potential signing interest.
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Jensen Huang's Signed Tom Ford Leather Jacket to Be Auctioned at Sotheby's New York
A black Tom Ford leather jacket worn and signed by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will be auctioned at Sotheby's in New York in July 2026.
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UN warns of human rights catastrophe in Sudan's El-Obeid amid ongoing conflict
The UN human rights chief Volker Turk warned of a worsening human rights catastrophe in El-Obeid, Sudan, amid intense fighting and drone strikes.
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Georgia Stanway signs for Arsenal on free transfer after Bayern Munich exit
England midfielder Georgia Stanway, 27, joined Arsenal from Bayern Munich following four trophy-filled years in Germany.
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Owner of Eminent Frog Porridge charged with S$3.8 million tax evasion and money laundering
Buntono, owner of Eminent Frog Porridge, was charged with 30 counts including S$3.8 million in tax evasion and money laundering on July 3, 2026.
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SEMI warns US against market intervention amid AI-driven memory chip shortage
On July 1, 2026, SEMI urged the US government to avoid interfering in memory chip prices or production, citing risks of worsening shortages driven by AI demand.
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Singapore Rises to Fifth Among Global Financial Hubs, Surpassing China and Luxembourg
Singapore climbed from ninth in 2015 to fifth place among global financial centers, driven by asset growth and wealth migration.
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US Marks 250th Independence Anniversary with Divided Events and Mixed Public Sentiment
The United States celebrated its 250th Independence Day on July 4, 2026, with contrasting official events and public debate over the tone and focus of commemoration.
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Second seed Elena Rybakina eliminated by Elise Mertens in Wimbledon third round
Elise Mertens upset second seed Elena Rybakina 7-6(7-4), 6-1 in Wimbledon 2026 third round, ending Rybakina's chance at world No. 1.
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German Chancellor Merz pledges to double defense budget amid Trump's NATO spending criticism
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to double Germany's defense budget within four years to enhance NATO capabilities despite criticism from former President Donald Trump.
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Carlos Queiroz resigns as Ghana coach after World Cup Round of 32 loss to Colombia
Carlos Queiroz stepped down as Ghana coach following their 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.
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Anthropic in early talks with Samsung to develop custom AI chip using 2nm technology
Anthropic is negotiating with Samsung Electronics to develop a custom AI chip leveraging Samsung’s advanced 2nm process and packaging technology.
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Amanda Anisimova beats Sofia Kenin to reach Wimbledon third round
Amanda Anisimova defeated Sofia Kenin in a close Wimbledon second-round match on July 2, 2026, advancing to the third round.
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Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies in Taipei aged 70 after lung cancer battle
Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015 for selling critical books, died in Taipei after battling lung cancer.
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WHO declares hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship MV Hondius over
WHO has declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship over after the last exposed person completed quarantine and tested negative.
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UEFA will not issue red cards for players covering mouths during confrontations next season
UEFA confirmed it will not show red cards to players who cover their mouths in confrontations during Champions League and other competitions next season.
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Young Indonesian couple publicly caned in Aceh for kissing on TikTok livestream
A young couple in Aceh province were publicly caned for kissing during a viral TikTok livestream, violating Islamic Sharia law.
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Gold prices surge after weak US June jobs data lowers Fed rate hike odds
Gold prices rose sharply after US June jobs report showed only 57,000 jobs added, reducing expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes in 2026.
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Cathay Pacific to Resume Passenger Flights to Dubai and Riyadh from September 2026
Cathay Pacific will restart daily Dubai flights and four weekly Riyadh flights in September, with cargo flights to Riyadh resuming in August.
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Fugitive Jho Low reportedly considered for US presidential pardon in July 2026
Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low may be included among 250 individuals for a US presidential pardon on July 4, 2026, though White House denies active consideration.
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Everton sign Championship Player of the Season Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough
Everton have signed 24-year-old midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough on a five-year contract.
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Spain beats Austria 3-0 in World Cup round of 32 with Yamal named man of the match
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 on July 2, with 18-year-old Lamine Yamal starring in his longest match to date.
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Saudi Aramco boosts crude exports from Ras Tanura with spot sales amid higher Hormuz traffic
Saudi Aramco resumed crude loadings at Ras Tanura on June 26 and increased exports via spot sales to Asia amid rising Strait of Hormuz traffic.
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US Think Tank: Russia-Ukraine War Military Casualties Exceed 2 Million
The Center for Strategic and International Studies reports combined Russian and Ukrainian military casualties have surpassed 2 million since 2022.