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UN Urges Evacuation of 6,000 Seafarers Stranded in Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflict
The UN called for urgent action to evacuate about 6,000 seafarers stranded on 400 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing hostilities.
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US Treasury keeps China and nine others on currency watch list, finds no manipulators in 2025
The US Treasury on July 23 kept 10 economies including China on its currency monitoring list but found no evidence of manipulation in 2025.
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Microsoft begins ad-supported free cloud gaming test for Xbox Insiders
Microsoft started a limited test letting Xbox Insider members stream select owned games for free with ads and one-hour sessions.
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Italy considered Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola for national team coach before Guardiola declined
Italy approached Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola to coach the national team after Gennaro Gattuso's April resignation before Guardiola declined the offer.
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UK PM Burnham announces 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut in business rates for nearly 32,000 pubs, clubs and live music venues in England, starting April 2027.
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Four Palestinians and three Israelis killed in West Bank shooting near Nablus
At least four Palestinians and three Israelis were killed in a deadly West Bank shooting near the village of Tal/Tell on July 23-24, 2026.
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India’s Modi announces fast-track courts after youth protests over exam paper leaks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts on July 23 to punish exam paper leak offenders amid ongoing youth protests demanding Education Minister’s resignation.
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Singapore property market posts steady growth across sectors in Q2 2026
Singapore’s industrial, residential, retail, and office property sectors saw steady growth in rents and prices in Q2 2026, supported by rising occupancy and rental demand.
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US Senate Commerce Committee Approves Bill Restricting Chinese Automakers in US Market
The US Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation tightening restrictions on Chinese automakers and ownership in US vehicle sales.
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AMD to invest up to $5 billion in Anthropic, supplying up to 2 GW of AI chips
AMD will invest up to $5 billion in AI startup Anthropic and supply up to 2 gigawatts of next-gen AI chips starting in 2027.
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Malaysia Reaffirms Israeli Nationals Entry Ban Amid US Criticism, Continues Tariff Talks
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed the country’s decades-old Israeli nationals entry ban despite criticism from eight US Congressmen and continues US tariff negotiations.
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Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert charged by FA over spying on opponents
Tonda Eckert faces three FA misconduct charges for spying on rival clubs' training sessions from December 2025 to May 2026.
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Adolf Hitler's Birthplace in Austria Now a Police Station to Deter Neo-Nazi Pilgrimages
Austria converted Adolf Hitler's birthplace into a police station, opening it on July 22, 2026, to prevent far-right pilgrimages.
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Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa retires after 22-year career at age 41
Guillermo Ochoa announced his retirement from professional football on July 22, 2026, after 22 years and six World Cups.
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Mykhailo Drapatyi named Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi
President Zelenskiy appointed 43-year-old Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces on July 21, 2026, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi.
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US launches 11th night of strikes on Iran; Trump warns of attack on Pickaxe Mountain site
The US conducted airstrikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night and President Trump threatened a heavy strike on the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility.
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Apple launches Apple Upgrade device leasing program in US on July 28, 2026
Apple rolled out its new Apple Upgrade leasing program in the US on July 28 to boost hardware sales amid rising costs.
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Consortium led by Amit Bhatia in talks to buy minority stake in Liverpool FC
Liverpool FC owners Fenway Sports Group confirmed talks with an Amit Bhatia-led consortium to sell a strategic minority stake.
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China narrows AI model gap with US to months amid Silicon Valley debate on regulation
China has reduced the AI performance gap with the US from years to months while Silicon Valley debates open-weight model controls.
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At least 144 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Mauritania coast
A capsized migrant boat from Gambia reached Mauritania with 38 survivors and 143 dead or missing after 25 days at sea.
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Trump directs resumption of direct US-Lebanon flights as Lebanon deploys troops to pilot zones
US President Trump ordered direct US-Lebanon flights to resume after Lebanon began deploying troops in southern pilot zones amid Israeli withdrawal.
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London Stock Exchange to launch LSE 24 night trading platform in H1 2027
London Stock Exchange will launch a new night-time trading platform called LSE 24 in the first half of 2027, offering extended hours trading in exchange-traded products.
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Houthis impose Red Sea maritime blockade threatening Saudi oil shipments amid conflict
Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced a maritime blockade of Saudi ports in the Red Sea, targeting ships and disrupting oil exports since July 20, 2026.
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CONMEBOL President Urges 64-Team 2030 World Cup to Mark Centenary
CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez called for the 2030 World Cup to expand to 64 teams as part of the tournament's 100th anniversary celebrations.