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Google revamps Google Images with browseable homepage and AI image generation for 25th anniversary
Google launched a redesigned Google Images with a dynamic gallery and AI image creation tools to mark its 25th anniversary.
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Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional Gear Up for 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election
Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, and Perikatan Nasional announce candidates ahead of Negeri Sembilan's state election on August 1, 2026.
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Australia's Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Shows Limited Effectiveness After Seven Months
Australia's ban on social media use by under-16s since December 2025 has seen limited compliance due to weak age verification.
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Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard to join Besiktas for £17 million transfer
Arsenal has agreed a £17 million deal to transfer 31-year-old winger Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, with the player traveling to Istanbul for a medical.
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US dollar softens on cooler US inflation and Middle East tensions; ringgit fluctuates amid mixed factors
US dollar slipped after June consumer inflation fell to 3.5% and Middle East tensions rose; Japanese firms felt pressure from BoJ rate hikes while Malaysia’s ringgit saw mixed moves in mid-July.
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American referee Ismail Elfath to officiate England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final
Ismail Elfath will referee the FIFA World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.
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George Lucas endorses AI in filmmaking despite opposition from other directors
George Lucas said AI makes filmmaking easier and inevitable, while some directors remain skeptical or opposed.
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Nintendo may launch Switch 2 OLED model with full HD screen by 2027-2028
Nintendo is reportedly considering a Switch 2 OLED model with a full HD screen and plans to start development by late 2026.
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JPMorgan Tightens AI Spending Controls While Hiring Tech Talent in Singapore
JPMorgan is cutting AI costs through stricter budgeting and expanding its Singapore tech hiring to build in-house AI capabilities amid rising expenses.
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China detains US seismologist Youlin Chen on espionage charges since 2024
China has held US seismologist Youlin Chen on espionage charges since November 2024, prompting US calls for his release.
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EU and partners launch $1 billion aid package for Gaza post-war recovery
The European Commission and over a dozen countries pledged nearly €884 million to support Gaza's early recovery after war.
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154th Open Championship underway at Royal Birkdale with Scheffler defending title
The 154th Open Championship began July 16 at Royal Birkdale with Scottie Scheffler defending his 2025 title amid strong competition.
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Andoni Iraola named Liverpool manager, urges more signings ahead of 2026-27 season
Andoni Iraola was appointed Liverpool manager in June 2026 and called for additional player signings to strengthen the squad.
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South Korean court sentences former president Yoon Suk Yeol to two years for illegal polling
A Seoul court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison for illegally receiving free political polling services valued at about US$180,000.
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TSMC reports 36% revenue surge in Q2 2026 driven by strong AI chip demand
TSMC's Q2 2026 revenue jumped 36% year-on-year to NT$1.27 trillion amid robust demand for AI chips.
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Hyundai Motor workers begin three-day partial strike over pay dispute
Hyundai Motor's labor union launched a three-day partial strike from July 13 to 15, 2026, over failed wage negotiations.
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US House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide
On July 14, 2026, the US House passed the Sunshine Protection Act 308-117 to keep Daylight Saving Time year-round if Senate approves.
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Samsung Electronics to Start Yongin Chip Factory Operations by 2029, Advancing Schedule
Samsung Electronics announced it will begin operations at its Yongin chip fabrication plant by 2029, one to two years earlier than originally planned.
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EU foreign ministers discuss options to curb trade with Israeli settlements in West Bank
On July 13, 2026, EU foreign ministers met in Brussels to explore new measures to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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Germany funds 50,000 attack drones for Ukraine in €90 million deal
Germany is funding 50,000 Shrike attack drones worth about €90 million for Ukraine, with deliveries ongoing this year.
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Thailand school shooting kills seven including shooter in Nonthaburi Province
A 14-year-old student killed six people, including teachers and students, before killing himself at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on August 7, 2026.
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Nearly 70% of Americans Support AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Legislation
A national survey found 69% of Americans back a bill requiring AI firms to transfer half their shares to a public fund.
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US and Iran exchange missile and drone strikes amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases and allies after US airstrikes on Iranian targets, escalating conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Breel Embolo sent off in 2026 World Cup quarter-final after mistaken identity VAR decision
Breel Embolo was sent off for simulation after a VAR review corrected a mistaken yellow card given to Argentina’s Leandro Paredes in the World Cup quarter-final on July 11.