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Chelsea sign French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m
Chelsea signed French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in July 2026 for £52 million on a six-year deal.
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Samsung Electronics posts record Q2 operating profit driven by AI chip demand
Samsung Electronics reported a record Q2 operating profit of about 89.2-89.5 trillion won, fueled by strong AI semiconductor sales.
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Pakistan confirms ongoing US-Iran talks amid regional tensions and attacks
Pakistan says US-Iran negotiations continue despite recent escalations and urges adherence to Islamabad MoU commitments.
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Starlink to trial direct-to-device satellite internet technology in Malaysia
Starlink plans a trial in Malaysia of its direct-to-device satellite internet to connect mobile phones without telecom towers.
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Bursa Malaysia Reports 26% Q2 Net Profit Rise, Raises 2026 IPO Market Cap Target
Bursa Malaysia's net profit jumped 26% in Q2 2026 to RM71.78 million, lifting its full-year IPO market cap target to RM34 billion.
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Singtel confirms talks to sell minority stake in Australian unit Optus amid regulatory challenges
Singtel announced discussions with multiple parties over a minority stake sale in Optus, its Australian telecom unit, but no deal is certain yet.
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% with 9-3 split vote
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged after a July 29 FOMC meeting, with three members dissenting in favor of a hike amid inflation concerns.
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Meta lowers Q3 revenue forecast, raises 2026 capital expenditure guidance
Meta forecast Q3 2026 revenue of $61-$64 billion, below analysts, and increased full-year capital spending guidance.
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Ferrari sells full 2026 Luce EV target within two months of launch
Ferrari reached its annual sales goal of just under 500 Luce electric vehicles within two months of the May 25 launch.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation physical edition status remains undecided ahead of 2027 release
Director Naoki Hamaguchi says discussions continue on whether Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will get a physical edition despite industry shift to digital.
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Wuchang sequel confirmed with original director leading new studio under 505 Games
Xia Siyuan will develop the Wuchang: Fallen Feathers sequel at new studio Indolphinity with 505 Games publishing.
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Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina vows to return by December despite death sentence
Ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina pledged to return to Bangladesh by December 2026 despite a death sentence and fears for her safety.
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Myanmar agrees to accept 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia amid relocation plans
Myanmar has agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia after bilateral talks, with plans to relocate them to designated areas.
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Hermès Q2 2026 revenue rises 6.7% despite weak China sales and luxury market slowdown
Hermès reported 6.7% revenue growth in Q2 2026 at constant exchange rates, driven by strong Americas sales despite challenges in China and the global luxury sector.
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BIGBANG Announces 20th Anniversary World Tour with Singapore and Taiwan Concerts
K-pop group BIGBANG will launch their 2026-2027 world tour with concerts in Singapore and Taiwan as part of 33 shows in 19 cities worldwide.
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Coordinated Cyberattack Disrupts Over 30 Minnesota Water Systems, FBI Cites Possible Iranian Hackers
More than 30 community water systems in Minnesota faced coordinated cyberattacks on July 26-27, causing outages and disruptions, with FBI investigating possible Iranian hacker links.
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Malaysia arrests 12 over hacking and fraudulent visas in immigration system breach
Malaysian authorities arrested 12 suspects on July 28 for hacking the immigration system and issuing over 1,300 fake Temporary Employment Visit Passes.
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American Airlines resumes flights after nationwide IT outage causes ground stop
American Airlines paused all departures nationwide on July 28 due to an IT outage that delayed 1,100 flights and cancelled 221.
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Pokémon Pokopia launches underwater-themed Bubbly Basin DLC on August 5, 2026
Pokémon Pokopia released its first paid DLC, Bubbly Basin, adding underwater exploration and new features on August 5, 2026.
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Golden State Warriors re-sign Draymond Green to one-year deal after missing LeBron James
Draymond Green re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on a one-year $27.7–28 million contract after the team failed to sign LeBron James.
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eBay and Former Executives Settle Harassment Lawsuit with $56 Million Payment
eBay and three former executives agreed to pay nearly $56 million to end a lawsuit over a 2019 harassment campaign against the Steiners.
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Fifteen elephants found dead in Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem under investigation
Fifteen elephants died between June 24 and July 24 in and around Kenya's Amboseli National Park amid toxic substance suspicions.
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Elon Musk’s X launches invite-only X Money banking service for US Premium subscribers
Elon Musk’s X platform introduced X Money, a banking-like service offering real-time payments and high-yield deposits to US Premium users.
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Suri Cruise legally changes last name to Noelle, ending ties with Tom Cruise
Suri Cruise, daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, legally changed her surname to Noelle in July 2026, confirming estrangement from her father.