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Amazon AWS launches $1 billion Forward Deployed Engineering unit to embed AI engineers with customers
Amazon Web Services announced a $1 billion investment on June 30, 2026, to create a Forward Deployed Engineering unit embedding AI engineers with customers.
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UK may intervene in Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery takeover
UK government could refer Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery takeover to antitrust regulator after raising concerns.
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ESA Says Private Minecraft Servers Are Illegal and Piracy in California Hearing
The Entertainment Software Association claimed private Minecraft and Call of Duty servers violate copyright law and called them piracy at a California Senate hearing.
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Orlando Gill leads Paraguay to 4-3 shootout win over Germany at 2026 World Cup
Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill saved two penalties to beat Germany 4-3 in a World Cup shootout on June 29, 2026.
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Four rescued after four-story apartment building collapses in Athens' Petralona area
Four people trapped in a collapsing four-story apartment building in Athens on June 30 were rescued and confirmed safe.
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Ten-man United States beat Bosnia 2-0 to reach World Cup round of 16
The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on July 1 to advance to the World Cup round of 16 despite playing with 10 men[s8,s9,s10].
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Singapore launches SS 724, first national standard for urban tree management
Singapore unveiled its first national tree management and pruning standard, SS 724, on June 30, 2026.
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Aston Martin to debut major car upgrade at 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Aston Martin will introduce a major car upgrade at the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 24-26, aiming to fix a tough 2023 season.
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Japan’s Economy Nears Record 74-Month Postwar Growth Streak
Japan’s economy is close to surpassing 73 consecutive months of expansion since May 2020 amid household financial pressure.
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Netflix uses AI to recreate Gene Wilder's voice for Willy Wonka reality show
Netflix's reality series Wonka's The Golden Ticket will premiere Sept. 23 with AI-generated narration of Gene Wilder's voice.
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UEFA fines 14 clubs including Aston Villa, Juventus, Newcastle for 2025-26 financial breaches
UEFA fined 14 European football clubs, including Aston Villa, Juventus, and Newcastle, for breaching financial sustainability and squad cost rules in 2025-26 season.
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Over 9 million STR recipients eligible for mySalam protection scheme in 2026
The Malaysian government announced that 9.15 million STR recipients qualify for mySalam coverage in 2026 and is reviewing a possible extension.
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Malaysian Parliament passes Employment Insurance Bill with progressive fines for unreported job vacancies
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat approved the Employment Insurance System Amendment Bill 2025, introducing fines up to RM5,000 for employers who fail to report job vacancies.
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Malaysia Ministry of Health website temporarily offline after cyberattack with defaced homepage
Malaysia's Ministry of Health suspended its website after a hacker group defaced the homepage, but core systems and data remain secure.
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Philippines approves record 12% minimum wage hike for Metro Manila workers amid inflation
The Philippines raised Metro Manila’s minimum wage by 12%, affecting over 1.1 million workers starting July 19, 2026.
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DR Congo reaches 2026 World Cup knockout stage, to face England in round of 32
DR Congo advanced to the 2026 World Cup knockout stage after beating Uzbekistan 3-1 and will face England in Atlanta on July 2.
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Shell Projects 65% Rise in Global LNG Demand by 2050 Despite 2026 Strait of Hormuz Disruption
Shell forecasts global LNG demand will grow 65% by 2050 amid significant 2026 supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran Thanks Mexico for Hospitality After 2026 World Cup Group-Stage Exit
Iran’s soccer team praised Mexican hospitality after elimination from the 2026 World Cup group stage and relocating base to Tijuana amid US political tensions.
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Malaysia rolls out new security-enhanced passports with 5- and 10-year validity from July 1
Malaysia will begin issuing new International Malaysian Passports with advanced security features and options for 5- or 10-year validity starting July 1.
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More Young Singapore Residents Remain Single as No Religion Group Grows in 2025
The 2025 survey found rising singlehood among young Singapore residents and a growing share with no religious affiliation.
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Singtel CEO's pay cut 17% after Optus and Singapore network outages
Singtel cut CEO Yuen Kuan Moon's pay by 17% after major outages affected Australia and Singapore networks.
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DBS completes first $1 billion significant risk transfer deal by a Singapore bank
DBS finalized a $1 billion significant risk transfer transaction on June 30, marking a first for a Singapore bank.
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Japanese PM Takaichi appoints Ayano Sato to Bank of Japan board amid dovish shift
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appointed Ayano Sato to the Bank of Japan board on June 30, 2026, signaling a move toward looser monetary policy.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launches July 9 on PS5, Xbox with enhanced graphics
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced releases July 9, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox consoles with multiple performance and ray tracing modes.