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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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US Navy MH-60S helicopter makes emergency water landing in Arabian Sea, one missing
A US Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1; three crew rescued, one missing.
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South Korean police raid Starbucks Korea HQ over 'Tank Day' marketing controversy
On August 5, 2026, Seoul police raided Starbucks Korea headquarters amid an investigation of the controversial 'Tank Day' campaign from May 2026.
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Drone attack kills 7 including 3 children at Russian Black Sea beach near Arkhipo-Osipovka
A drone crashed and exploded on a crowded beach in Russia's Krasnodar region on August 2, killing seven people including three children and injuring around 40.
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South Korea’s record-breaking heatwave kills 23 and disrupts daily life
South Korea’s extreme heatwave since mid-May has caused 23 deaths, over 2,600 illness cases, and major disruption nationwide by August 6, 2026.
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Jetstar to charge for overhead carry-on bags starting February 2027
Jetstar will charge passengers for carry-on bags stored in overhead lockers from February 2027, offering one free personal item per booking.
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Tourist Plane Crashes Near Nazca Lines in Peru, Killing All 13 On Board
A sightseeing plane carrying 11 passengers and 2 crew crashed near Peru’s Nazca Lines on August 1, killing everyone on board.
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Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Campi Flegrei Near Naples Causing Injuries and Damage
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Campi Flegrei near Naples on July 31, injuring over 20 people and causing evacuations and power outages.
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Microsoft reports $90 billion revenue in Q4 2026 as Azure surpasses $100 billion annual revenue
Microsoft posted $90 billion in Q4 2026 revenue with Azure cloud exceeding $100 billion in annual revenue for the first time.
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Japan's population falls below 120 million for first time since 1984 amid record decline
As of January 1, 2026, Japan's citizen population dropped to about 119.74 million, marking the largest annual decline on record.
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Global tech and semiconductor stocks plunge on AI concerns and China chip tech rise
On July 28, global semiconductor shares fell sharply amid worries over AI investment and new Chinese chip technology advancements.
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South Korean Kospi plunges over 18% in two days amid chipmaker selloff, trading halts triggered
South Korea’s Kospi index fell over 18% across July 28-29, led by sharp drops in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics shares, triggering consecutive trading halts.
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Rockstar Games to Premiere Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look on Netflix August 27
Rockstar Games will debut a 30-minute extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 exclusively on Netflix August 27 for subscribers, followed by a free YouTube release.
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US Secretary of State Rubio holds talks with China and Russia at ASEAN summit in Manila
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese and Russian foreign ministers in Manila to discuss regional tensions and the Ukraine war.
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Xi Jinping's September US Visit Proceeding Despite Trump’s Election Interference Claims
Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned September 2026 visit to the US is continuing amid fresh tensions over election interference allegations.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s approval rating falls below 50% for the first time
A Jiji Press survey on July 16, 2026, showed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s approval rating dropped to 49%, slipping below 50% since taking office in October 2025.
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Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentin Barco after World Cup semi-final loss
Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentin Barco after England’s 2-1 defeat in 2026 World Cup semi-final.
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Meta launches Muse Spark 1.1 AI model with competitive pricing for US developers
Meta released Muse Spark 1.1, an AI model for advanced coding and agentic tasks, available via paid API with aggressive pricing in a US public preview.
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Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy claims French World Cup team has 'no French players'
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sparked outrage with remarks calling the French World Cup team 'no French players' ahead of their semifinal match.
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Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Develops Inference Chip to Cut Dependence on Nvidia, Huawei
DeepSeek is developing its own AI inference chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia and Huawei amid shifting Chinese chip market dynamics.
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Typhoon Maysak causes deadly floods, dam breaches, and tornadoes in southern and central China
Typhoon Maysak triggered floods, dam breaches, and tornadoes in China in early July, killing at least 56 people and forcing 130,000 evacuations.
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Iran to Charge Service Fees for Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Offering Discounts to Friendly Nations
Iran announced it will impose service fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz with special treatment for allied countries, amid lingering tensions over the crucial waterway.
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South Korea to Create Future Fund from Semiconductor Tax Windfall to Boost Growth and Cut Inequality
South Korea will establish a Future Response Fund using excess semiconductor tax revenues to finance mega projects and support youth by tackling economic inequality.
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Pilot deliberately crashed light plane into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, killing self
A 66-year-old pilot intentionally flew a small plane into Beijing's CITIC Tower on June 26, killing himself and injuring 13 people.