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Ubisoft and Microsoft offer free PC versions of 13 Xbox games through new partnership
Ubisoft and Microsoft launched a partnership allowing Xbox owners of select Ubisoft games to claim free PC versions via Ubisoft Connect.
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Dragon Age trilogy remaster faces technical and corporate hurdles, doubts raised on future
BioWare insiders say remastering Dragon Age trilogy is difficult due to lost engine knowledge and EA challenges.
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Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic retires after officiating 2026 World Cup final
Slavko Vincic retired at age 46, one week after refereeing the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
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Framework launches premium, upgradeable Laptop 13 Pro with Intel Panther Lake CPUs
Framework announced its Laptop 13 Pro, a premium, upgradeable design featuring Intel Core Ultra processors and a 74Wh battery.
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Labour Surpasses Reform UK in Polls Following Burnham's Appointment as Prime Minister
Labour has overtaken Reform UK in voter polls for the first time since March 2025 after Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister on July 20, 2026.
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Japanese mystery author Keigo Higashino dies at 68 of colon cancer
Keigo Higashino, renowned Japanese mystery writer, died of colon cancer on July 23, 2026, at age 68.
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Future Final Fantasy Remakes Could Span Four or Five Installments Due to Scale
Naoki Yoshida said remaking large Final Fantasy titles like 6, 8, or 9 might require four or five installments because of their size.
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The Pokémon Company launches facial recognition at five Japan card stores to curb scalping
The Pokémon Company introduced facial recognition at five pop-up stores in Japan to limit entry and purchases to one per person daily for customers elementary school age and older.
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Federico Chiesa aims for fresh start at Liverpool under new manager Iraola
Federico Chiesa is focusing on earning more playing time at Liverpool after scoring in preseason under new manager Andoni Iraola.
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Mount Olympus and Normandy D-Day Beaches Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
UNESCO inscribed Greece’s Mount Olympus and France’s Normandy D-Day beaches as World Heritage sites on July 26, 2026.
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Water supply outage disrupts facilities at London Gatwick Airport on July 26
A power outage at a nearby water treatment plant caused Gatwick Airport terminals to lose water on July 26, disrupting passenger services but not flights.
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Errol Spence Jr. retires after unanimous loss to Tim Tszyu in Sydney
Errol Spence Jr. announced his retirement following a unanimous decision loss to Tim Tszyu in Sydney on July 26, 2026.
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Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser weighs in on physical vs digital game releases
Dan Houser said companies should offer physical game versions if players want them but favors digital updates for quality improvements.
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Arsenal eyes Vinícius Júnior amid Real Madrid contract talks stalemate
Arsenal is exploring a transfer for Vinícius Júnior if he fails to renew his Real Madrid contract with one year remaining.
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Attack on Holiday Camps in Russian-Held Zaporizhzhia Kills Up to 11, Including Children
An overnight strike on holiday camps in Kyrylivka, Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia, killed 8 to 11 people, including children, amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Jenny Shin wins Women’s Scottish Open, first LPGA victory in 10 years
Jenny Shin captured the Women’s Scottish Open title with a 9-under-par finish, her first LPGA win since 2016.
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God of War Laufey Exclusive PS5 Release Set for February 16, 2027
God of War Laufey will launch exclusively on PS5 on February 16, 2027, focusing on Faye and the afterlife of gods.
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Gabriel Langton cleared after serious fall in Commonwealth Games gymnastics final
Gabriel Langton fell headfirst from the horizontal bar during the 2026 Commonwealth Games gymnastics final but was discharged from hospital with no severe injury.
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PlayStation Network outage disrupts digital services worldwide on July 24
Sony's PlayStation Network faced a global outage on July 24 affecting login, gameplay, and store access across all PlayStation platforms.
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US cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce spreads to nine states
A cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms expanded to nine US states, causing over 4,000 confirmed cases.
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Enzo Maresca named Manchester City manager, pledges to uphold Guardiola's legacy
Enzo Maresca was appointed Manchester City manager in June 2026, succeeding Pep Guardiola and committing to continue the club’s style and success.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres makes first visit to Syria since 2009
Antonio Guterres visited Damascus from July 25 to 28, marking the first UN chief visit to Syria since 2009 and meeting new leadership.
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Japan's 2025 Life Expectancy Rises; Women Lead Globally for 41st Year
Japan’s average life expectancy in 2025 rose to 81.35 years for men and 87.33 years for women, with women ranking first worldwide for the 41st consecutive year.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens No 10 North office in Manchester to boost regional power
Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened No 10 North in Manchester on July 24 as a new hub for devolving economic powers across the UK.