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Alibaba and DeepSeek launch new AI models amid intensifying competition in China
Alibaba released its 2.4 trillion-parameter Qwen 3.8-Max on August 3, while DeepSeek launched its low-cost V4-Flash on July 31.
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Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU prices surge above $4,500, squeezing gaming PC market
Nvidia's RTX 5090 GPU prices have risen sharply above $4,500, with Dell selling RTX 5090-equipped PCs cheaper than the GPU alone.
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Meta to unwind $2 billion Manus acquisition after China regulatory block
Meta Platforms is reversing its $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus after Chinese regulators ordered the deal unwound.
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Europe witnesses first total solar eclipse since 2006 with major events in Spain and partial views across continent
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse darkened northern Spain while a partial eclipse appeared across much of Europe, drawing millions and prompting safety measures.
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DeepSeek launches V4-Flash AI model, undercutting competitors by over 100 times in cost
Chinese startup DeepSeek released its AI model V4-Flash on July 31, offering significantly lower operational costs than rivals.
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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja and 10-member team killed in Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan
Nirmal Purja and his 10-member international climbing team died in an avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan, on July 30, 2026.
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Chongqing Becomes China’s Leading City for Motorbike Culture and Tourism
Chongqing has emerged as a motorbike hub, attracting tourists and social media fans with its thriving biker scene and industry.
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Taiwan holds first mobile network slowdown drill simulating wartime outages
Taiwan conducted its first mobile network slowdown drill on August 13, slowing 4G and 5G speeds across 14 counties to simulate wartime internet outages.
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Six Malaysian Navy PASKAL personnel safely rescued after drifting in South China Sea exercise
Six Royal Malaysian Navy PASKAL personnel were rescued after drifting off course during a South China Sea parachute exercise on August 12.
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TWICE's Chaeyoung Leaves JYP Entertainment After 14 Years to Start Solo Career
Chaeyoung announced her departure from JYP Entertainment on August 13, 2026, while confirming she will continue TWICE activities and launch a solo career under 'LIL FANTASY'.
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Meta deactivates over 750,000 under-16 Instagram and Facebook accounts in Australia
Meta has removed more than 750,000 social media accounts in Australia linked to users under 16 since December 2025 youth ban enforcement.
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US July inflation rises 0.1%, markets ease rate hike bets amid Middle East tensions
US consumer prices rose 0.1% in July, lowering September Fed rate hike odds to 40%, while oil prices stayed high on Middle East unrest.
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German cabinet approves intelligence reform to expand BND and BfV operational powers
On August 12, 2026, Germany's cabinet approved reforms granting foreign and domestic intelligence agencies broader powers for active operations against hybrid threats.
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SpaceX Faces Stock Drop and Market Pressure Ahead of First Public Earnings Report
SpaceX’s shares fell nearly 20% from IPO price by July 31 as it prepares to release first public Q2 earnings on August 4.
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Rare total solar eclipse observed across Europe and Arctic on August 12, 2026
A rare total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, was seen across Europe and the Arctic, drawing millions of viewers and causing major travel and security operations.
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Aeon Mall Kumamoto staff re-entered building after evacuation before fatal explosion
Aeon Mall Kumamoto staff were allowed to re-enter after a July 28 earthquake evacuation before a blast killed seven employees.
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DeepSeek launches AI agent team to compete with Anthropic's Claude Code
DeepSeek formed a new AI agent team on WeChat and updated its flagship model to challenge Anthropic's Claude Code.
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Lionel Messi returns to play after father’s death as Inter Miami exits Leagues Cup
Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami after his father’s death but the team lost 3-2 to Club Leon, eliminating them from the Leagues Cup.
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China's C919 completes first international commercial flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar
China's domestically produced C919 aircraft flew its first international commercial route from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar on August 12, 2026.
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise on CoreWeave earnings, mild US inflation data
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained on August 12, 2026, led by CoreWeave’s strong earnings and soft US inflation reports.
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Chinese AI Startup MiniMax Launches Multimodal Video Generation Model H3
MiniMax released its H3 video generation model supporting text, images, audio, and video inputs on July 31, 2026.
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Hong Kong's economy grows 4.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026, driven by trade and consumption
Hong Kong's economy expanded 4.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026, supported by strong external trade and steady domestic demand.
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China’s CXMT raises 57.9 billion yuan in Shanghai IPO, surges 466% on debut
ChangXin Memory Technologies raised 57.92 billion yuan in its Shanghai IPO, becoming China’s most valuable listed company as shares surged 466% on debut.
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Death toll from July 17 Chongqing landslide rises to 51 with 10 still missing
Fifty-one people have died and 10 remain missing after a landslide struck Pengshui county in Chongqing on July 17, authorities said.