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Chaos erupts at Paris Lidl stores as shoppers scramble for discounted air conditioners amid heatwave
Hundreds besieged Lidl stores in Paris on July 2, sparking scuffles and police calls over limited discounted air conditioner supplies.
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US government nears deal on voluntary safety standards for frontier AI models
The US government is in advanced talks with AI firms to establish voluntary safety standards for frontier AI model releases, with an announcement possible next week.
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Belgium rallies from 2-0 down to beat Senegal 3-2 in World Cup round of 32
Belgium overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their World Cup round of 32 match in Seattle on June 30, 2026.
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Apple plans redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro and upgraded iPad Pro models for 2027
Apple will launch a redesigned entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro and four new iPad Pro models with internal upgrades in early 2027.
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Apple negotiates to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese firms despite US opposition
Apple is negotiating to purchase memory chips from two Chinese companies on a US Pentagon blacklist amid ongoing chip shortages.
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Apple's Hide My Email feature has vulnerability exposing users' real addresses
Researcher Tyler Murphy reported a flaw in Apple’s Hide My Email that reveals users’ real email addresses despite Apple’s claimed fixes.
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UN panel warns AI development outpaces regulatory capacity amid rising risks and benefits
The UN’s Independent International Scientific Panel on AI released a report saying AI is advancing faster than governments can regulate it, with widespread implications.
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Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity in El Fasher siege
The Rapid Support Forces besieged and captured El Fasher from May 2024 to October 2025, committing crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing.
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong makes first official visit to Timor-Leste to strengthen ties
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made his first official visit to Timor-Leste from July 2 to 3, 2026, marking a milestone in bilateral relations.
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Four firms and three individuals charged in Singapore over Nvidia chip export fraud
Singapore charged four companies and three individuals for false representation in Nvidia chip-related server exports, seizing S$56 million in assets.
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South Korea's KFTC accuses Google of Android app store dominance abuse as EU court upholds record fine
South Korea's antitrust regulator accused Google of abusing its Android app market dominance while the EU court dismissed Google's appeal against a €4.1 billion fine.
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Alyssa Thomas suspended one game after foul on Caitlin Clark, receives death threats
Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas received a one-game suspension for a flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark and has faced death threats since the ruling.
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Selangor's GDP grows to RM460.1 billion in 2025, accounting for 26.5% of Malaysia's economy
Selangor's economy expanded by RM28 billion in 2025 to RM460.1 billion, contributing 26.5% to Malaysia's GDP with a 6.3% growth rate.
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Tottenham Hotspur sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for club-record £85m
Tottenham Hotspur signed Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record £85 million.
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Hideo Kojima’s horror game OD continues despite Microsoft Xbox restructuring
Hideo Kojima’s horror game OD remains in development and will be published by Xbox amid Microsoft’s Xbox business reset.
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EU cuts tariff-free steel import quotas by 47%, imposes 50% tariff beyond limits
The European Commission set new steel import quotas reducing duty-free volumes by 47%, effective July 1, 2026, with tariffs on excess imports.
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EU and China agree on October deadline to resolve key trade disputes
EU and China set October 2026 deadline to deliver results on bilateral trade issues after talks in Brussels.
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Teen kills grandparents and five teachers in Thai school shooting before suicide
A 14-year-old in Nonthaburi, Thailand, killed his grandparents, then five teachers at Debsirin School before shooting himself on August 7, 2026.
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Jaylen Brown joins Philadelphia 76ers focusing on championships over scoring
Jaylen Brown was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers and emphasized team success over individual stats.
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Airbnb posts strong Q2 2026 with $3.61B revenue, raises full-year outlook
Airbnb reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.61 billion and raised its full-year revenue and EBITDA forecasts on strong travel demand and the World Cup boost.
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Trump says US-Iran war will end soon amid ammunitions and strategic challenges
President Donald Trump said August 6 he believes the six-month war with Iran will end soon, citing munitions limits and ongoing negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz.
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FDA approves Moderna’s first mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older
The FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva for US adults aged 50 and older, marking the first mRNA flu shot authorized in the country.
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Ford unveils Fathom, a midsize electric truck starting at $28,350
Ford announced its new midsize electric pickup, the Fathom, with a starting price of $28,350 before fees and deliveries set for fall 2027.
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FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva for adults 50 and older
The US FDA approved Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva for adults aged 50 and above, with full approval for ages 50-64 and accelerated approval for 65+.