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Meta to build first Canadian data center in Alberta with $9 billion investment
Meta announced plans to build its first Canadian data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta, investing about $9 billion USD for AI infrastructure expansion.
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US Companies Boost Use of Low-Cost Chinese AI Models Amid Government Scrutiny
US firms have sharply increased use of cheaper Chinese AI models while Washington investigates potential security risks since April 2026.
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SpaceXAI and Cursor release Grok 4.5 AI model for finance, legal, and coding sectors
SpaceXAI and Cursor launched Grok 4.5, an advanced AI model optimized for long tasks in finance, legal, and coding, on July 9, 2026.
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Telstra outage disrupts mobile services and rail networks across Australia
Telstra faced a major outage on July 8, affecting millions of customers and suspending regional rail services in Victoria and NSW.
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Switzerland beats Colombia on penalties to reach 2026 World Cup quarterfinals
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless draw on July 8, reaching their first World Cup quarterfinal since 1954.
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Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Russian oil tankers and refineries near Crimea
Between July 6 and 9, Ukrainian drones struck at least 36 Russian oil tankers and damaged key refineries near Crimea, disrupting fuel supplies across Russia.
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Four US states seek $1.4 trillion in penalties from Meta over youth addiction claims
California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey sued Meta for designing addictive social media targeting youth, seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties.
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Singapore Tops Global Luxury Spending Costs for Fourth Year in Julius Baer Index
Singapore remains the world’s most expensive city for luxury spending in 2026, driven by high residential and car costs and a strong Singapore dollar.
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Walmart and Sam's Club cut prices on thousands of items nationwide starting July 6
Walmart and Sam's Club announced broad price cuts on essential and seasonal products effective July 6, 2026, with Trump claiming credit for the reductions.
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President Trump rings NYSE and Nasdaq bells to launch 'Trump Accounts' for children
On July 6, 2026, President Donald Trump rang the opening bells at NYSE and Nasdaq to mark the launch of 'Trump Accounts,' a savings plan for US children.
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Microsoft Xbox Layoffs Hit Bethesda and Zenimax, Putting Elder Scrolls Projects at Risk
Microsoft Xbox cut 1,600 employees in July 2026, heavily affecting Bethesda, Zenimax Online Studios, and id Software, raising concerns about Elder Scrolls games development.
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Nintendo ends original Switch sales in Europe from February 2027, launches Switch 2 with replaceable batteries
Nintendo will stop selling original Switch models in Europe from mid-February 2027 and introduce a Switch 2 line with user-replaceable batteries starting summer 2026.
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China warns of security backdoor in Anthropic's Claude Code; Alibaba bans its use
China's cybersecurity platform identified security backdoors in Anthropic's Claude Code, prompting Alibaba to ban the tool for employees starting July 10, 2026.
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Malaysia seeks compensation after Norway cancels Naval Strike Missile contract
Malaysia demands €226 million in compensation and plans negotiations after Norway halts Naval Strike Missile exports over security concerns.
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Argentina beats Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in World Cup last-32 match
Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in their last-32 World Cup knockout match in Miami.
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Neymar signals international retirement after Brazil's shock World Cup loss to Norway
Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, hinted at retiring from international football following their 2-1 World Cup round of 16 loss to Norway.
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Around €4 million in jewelry stolen from Lalique Museum in northeastern France
Masked thieves broke into the Lalique Museum near Wingen-sur-Moder on July 5, stealing about 20 pieces of jewelry valued at around €4 million.
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Morocco defeats Canada 3-0 to reach 2026 World Cup quarter-finals
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 on July 4, 2026, in Houston to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Netanyahu and Trump Agree to Meet in US After Phone Call Amid Tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump agreed on July 3 to meet soon in the US following rising tensions over Iran and Lebanon conflicts.
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Prince Harry to visit London alone next week as Meghan and children stay away over security
Prince Harry will visit London next week without Meghan Markle and their two children, who are not joining due to denied police protection and security concerns.
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Pope Leo XIV urges Europe and US to strengthen migrant protections during Lampedusa visit
Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa on July 4, 2026, urging Europe and the US to improve migrant protection and oppose harsh immigration policies.
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UNESCO Keeps Great Barrier Reef Off 'In Danger' List Despite Ongoing Threats
UNESCO decided July 3, 2026, to maintain the Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage status, stopping short of labeling it 'in danger'.
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Kimi Antonelli wins Silverstone sprint; Charles Leclerc takes British Grand Prix victory
Kimi Antonelli won the Silverstone sprint race on July 4, and Charles Leclerc claimed victory in the British Grand Prix on July 5.
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United Nations warns strong El Niño will develop July-September 2026 with global risks
The World Meteorological Organization announced El Niño has formed and will intensify to a strong event by September 2026, raising extreme weather risks worldwide.