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Australia to create AI office and propose laws regulating data centres and creative rights
Australia will establish an Office of AI and introduce legislation on data centre standards and copyright protections in early 2027.
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek plans new funding round and Shanghai IPO in 2027
DeepSeek raised $7 billion in June 2026 and plans a new funding round plus Shanghai Star Market IPO by 2027 Q2.
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US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent with 308-117 vote
The US House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act to keep daylight saving time year-round, ending clock changes nationwide.
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Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card ban suspended after Trump’s intervention
Folarin Balogun’s one-match World Cup suspension was suspended after US President Donald Trump lobbied FIFA.
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Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay S$460,000 damages to ministers for defamation
Singapore High Court ruled Bloomberg liable for defaming ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng, awarding S$230,000 to each.
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DeepSeek Founder Liang Wenfeng Becomes World's Richest AI Model Creator
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng's net worth doubled to $36 billion after a $7.4 billion funding round in June 2026.
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France and England meet in 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff in Miami
France and England played the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match on July 18 in Miami as Didier Deschamps managed his final game after 14 years.
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Singapore's Q2 GDP grows 5.7% led by AI-driven manufacturing surge
Singapore's economy expanded 5.7% year-on-year in Q2 2026 with strong AI-driven manufacturing growth, amid easing overall GDP growth.
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Twelve US States Sue to Block Paramount's $110 Billion Merger with Warner Bros. Discovery
A coalition of 12 states led by California filed suit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing antitrust violations.
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EU and UK announce coordinated sanctions on Russian cyber actors over attacks in Europe
The European Union and United Kingdom jointly imposed sanctions on over 30 Russian individuals and entities linked to cyberattacks targeting European countries.
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Iran Buries Slain Supreme Leader Khamenei Amid Renewed US-Iran Clashes
Iran buried Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 9, 2026, in Mashhad amid surging US-Iran hostilities.
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South Korea announces record 2027 budget over 800 trillion won amid AI chip boom and raises 2026 growth forecast to 3%
South Korea plans a record 2027 budget exceeding 800 trillion won, driven by rising AI chip tax revenues and raises 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3%.
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Western Allies Meet in Paris to Boost Ukraine Air Defence and Coordinate Sanctions
On July 13, 2026, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met 25 Western leaders in Paris to secure more air-defence aid and unify support against Russia.
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Spain apologises for ex-PM Mariano Rajoy’s racist remarks on French football team
Spain’s government apologised for former PM Mariano Rajoy’s racist remarks questioning the Frenchness of the French football team.
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June 2026 Heatwave Triggers Record Drownings and Spike in Deaths in Germany and Western Europe
Germany faced a June heatwave with temperatures up to 41.7°C, leading to 99 drownings and a 32% rise in deaths during late June 2026.
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FIFA sells authentic pieces of 2026 World Cup final pitch as collectibles
FIFA is selling preserved fragments of the 2026 World Cup final pitch at MetLife Stadium as collectibles in multiple price tiers.
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Victor Wembanyama signs five-year, $252 million extension with San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama agreed to a five-year, $252 million rookie max contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, including a player option for the fifth year.
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China recovers reusable booster of Long March 10B rocket using sea-based net system
China successfully recovered the reusable first stage of its Long March 10B rocket via a sea-based net after a July 10 launch.
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OpenAI's Fidji Simo steps down from full-time role due to chronic illness
Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of Applications, is leaving her full-time role for part-time advisory work amid health issues.
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Meta to Start Iris AI Chip Production in September, Aims to Double AI Compute by 2027
Meta plans to begin volume production of its Iris AI chip in September 2026 while aiming to double AI compute capacity to 14GW by 2027.
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Malaysia denies fugitive Jho Low entered country for 1MDB talks in late 2025
Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister denied claims that fugitive Jho Low secretly returned for 1MDB negotiations with Chinese delegation.
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Fed Officials Debated June 2026 Rate Hike but Kept Rates at 3.5%-3.75%
At the June 16-17 meeting, Federal Reserve officials considered raising interest rates amid inflation risks but voted unanimously to maintain current levels.
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US judge orders Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million for assault and defamation
A US federal judge ordered Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll $5 million in damages for sexual assault and defamation after a 2023 jury verdict.
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Ukrainian Suspect in Monaco Bombing Found Dead Near Kyiv; Two Men Arrested
Anastasiia Berezovska, suspected of a Monaco parcel bombing, was found shot dead near Kyiv; authorities detained two men over her murder.