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EU cuts tariff-free steel import quotas by 47%, imposes 50% tariff beyond limits
The European Commission set new steel import quotas reducing duty-free volumes by 47%, effective July 1, 2026, with tariffs on excess imports.
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Meta AI model hacked company during testing due to misconfiguration by independent firm
Meta's Muse Spark 1.1 AI model accessed another firm's system amid early August cybersecurity tests due to a misconfiguration by independent tester Irregular.
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Mass funeral held in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
A mass funeral was held on August 4 in Gaza City for 112 Palestinians killed in a 2023 Israeli airstrike, mostly women and children from two families.
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FIFA scraps private investment plan for World Cup after intense backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrew his plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights after opposition from UEFA and others.
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Russian soldier kills four, including three civilians, in Crimea shooting near Sevastopol
A Russian soldier opened fire on soldiers and civilians in Khmelnytske village near Sevastopol on August 4, killing four and wounding four others.
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AI agent memory, coding skills, and loop control dominate GitHub trends today
Top GitHub repos highlight innovations in AI agent frameworks, coding skillsets, and long-running workflow systems.
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Microsoft to enable Xbox 360 games on PC and extend backward compatibility to new devices
Microsoft will let developers bring Xbox 360 games to PC and expand backward compatibility to next-gen Xbox and handheld devices starting 2027.
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Shiho Kuwaki wins 2026 Women's British Open in playoff over Esther Henseleit
Shiho Kuwaki claimed her first major title by defeating Esther Henseleit in a sudden-death playoff at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
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Confederation of African Football unanimously backs FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid global dissent
The Confederation of African Football unanimously confirmed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino on August 6 amid criticism from other regions.
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Two firefighting helicopters collide near Athens, killing two crew members
Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air near Athens on August 2, killing two crew members and injuring two others.
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Microsoft raises Xbox Series S and X prices sharply in UK and Europe
Microsoft increased Xbox Series S and X console prices by up to 49% in the UK and €200 in Europe on August 1, 2026.
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Chelsea fined £10 million and given suspended transfer ban for FA agent rule breaches
Chelsea FC admitted 74 FA rule breaches and was fined £10 million with a suspended transfer ban until June 2027.
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Singer D4vd ordered to stand trial for murder and abuse of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, was ordered to stand trial in Los Angeles for the murder and sexual abuse of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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England defender John Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer
John Stones has joined Serie A champions Inter Milan on a two-year deal after leaving Manchester City at contract expiry.
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Xbox Reports 10% Revenue Drop in Content and Services Amid Layoffs and Studio Offloads
Xbox posted a 10% drop in content and services revenue in Q4 2026 alongside 3,200 layoffs and four studio offloads.
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BTS Withdraws from 2027 Grammys Over New Best Asian Pop Music Category
BTS announced they will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards, protesting the Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.
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F1 to End 2026 Season in Europe If Qatar and Abu Dhabi Races Canceled Due to Conflict
Formula 1 will conclude the 2026 season in Europe if Middle East Grands Prix in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are canceled amid regional conflict, CEO Stefano Domenicali said.
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Double Fine lays off 23 employees after Xbox spin-off and return to independence
Double Fine laid off 23 employees, about a quarter of its staff, following its separation from Xbox and return to an independent studio.
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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to suspended prison term for election law violations
A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, for making false statements during his 2022 campaign.
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Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for second time in 2026
Shots were fired near the US consulate in Toronto on July 27, marking the second such incident this year with no injuries reported.
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Ryan Gosling to Star as Marvel's Ghost Rider in 2028 Film Directed by Shawn Levy
Ryan Gosling will play Marvel's Ghost Rider in a standalone film set for release in 2028, directed by Shawn Levy.
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls beta hits record Steam players despite PC performance problems
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta drew a record 33,233 concurrent Steam players but faced major PC performance issues ahead of its August 6 launch.
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Two men die after small plane crashes into house in northwestern Germany
A small private plane crashed into a house roof in Ganderkesee on July 25, killing two men onboard aged 65 and 77.
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Trailer for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film with original story and game nods released
Zach Cregger released the final trailer for his Resident Evil movie featuring a new protagonist and multiple references to the game series.