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Cargo Vessel Attacked by Unknown Assailants Near Yemen's Red Sea Coast
A cargo vessel came under attack by unknown armed assailants about 30 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Al Hudaydah port on July 5, 2026.
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SoftBank to launch AI cloud services in US with 10 GW capacity by 2030
SoftBank and its telecom unit will start renting AI computing resources in the US next fiscal year through new joint venture SB Neo Inc.
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UK house prices flat in June 2026 despite easing mortgage costs
UK house prices held steady at £277,484 in June after a May decline, while mortgage rates remained elevated above pre-war levels.
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Toyota and Joby Aviation launch joint venture to produce flying cars
Toyota Motor and U.S. startup Joby Aviation have formed a joint venture to develop and produce electric flying cars.
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AI Chipmakers Drive Strong Stock Gains in Asia and US in First Half of 2026
Shares of AI-focused chipmakers surged in early 2026, powering big market gains in Asia and the US.
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Japan’s GPIF reports record 24.1 trillion yen quarterly gain in Q2 2026
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund posted a record 24.1 trillion yen investment gain in April-June 2026, driven by strong domestic and foreign stock returns.
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Record low Rhine water levels disrupt German shipping and raise freight costs
In August 2026, the Rhine River’s historically low water levels are limiting cargo capacity and raising shipping costs, threatening Germany’s industrial supply chains.
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Bain Capital to Acquire Bubble Tea Chain Gong Cha from TA Associates and Others
Bain Capital agreed to buy bubble tea chain Gong Cha from TA Associates and others, aiming to expand its global footprint.
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Indian-flagged vessel sinks off Yemen coast after projectile attack, all crew rescued
The Indian-flagged vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya sank in the Red Sea after a projectile attack; all 14 crew members were rescued.
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World Bank urges developing countries to adopt AI amid three decades of weak growth
The World Bank called on developing countries to embrace small-scale AI tools to boost growth and improve public services amid sluggish economic performance.
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Nissan returns to profit in Q1 and lowers vehicle sales forecast for fiscal 2026
Nissan reported a net profit of about 3.7 billion yen for April-June quarter and cut full-year vehicle sales forecast amid market challenges.
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Methane Explosion Kills at Least 34 Miners in Balochistan Coal Mine
A methane gas explosion killed at least 34 miners in a coal mine near Quetta, Balochistan, with rescue efforts ongoing but survival chances low.
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Grain Prices Hit Multi-Year Highs Amid Black Sea Conflicts and Climate Risks
Wheat, soybean, and corn prices surged as Black Sea fighting and extreme weather threaten global grain supplies.
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Disney cuts hundreds of jobs including 100-150 layoffs at Pixar amid mixed film results
Disney laid off hundreds across divisions including Pixar, which cut 100-150 jobs after mixed box office for recent films.
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EU ban on destruction of unsold clothes by large firms takes effect July 19, 2026
From July 19, 2026, the EU prohibits large companies from destroying unsold clothes, pushing for resale, recycling, or donation instead.
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UK Government Nationalises British Steel to Protect Domestic Industry
The UK government nationalised British Steel on July 15, 2026, to safeguard jobs and steel production capacity in Scunthorpe.
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EU and Ukraine sign €2 billion deal to boost joint drone and missile production
The European Union and Ukraine signed a €2 billion agreement on July 15 to expand joint drone production and missile defense cooperation.
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EU Council approves enhanced air passenger rights to start mid-2027
The Council of the European Union approved reforms to strengthen air passenger rights, effective mid-2027.
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Sapporo Breweries to invest $643 million for 25% stake in Carlsberg Southeast Asia JV
Sapporo Breweries announced a $643 million investment for a 25% stake in a Carlsberg-led joint venture covering Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.
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Delta Flight 1076 hit by fireworks mortar near Chicago Midway during July 4 landing
Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 was struck by a fireworks mortar at about 200 feet while landing at Chicago Midway on July 4, with no injuries reported.
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Japan's tax revenue reaches record ¥84.2 trillion in fiscal 2025
Japan posted a record ¥84.2 trillion in general-account tax revenue for fiscal 2025, marking the sixth straight year of growth.
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New EU Entry-Exit System causes major summer 2026 border delays and travel disruption
The EU's biometric Entry-Exit System has led to hours-long border queues and flight delays since April 2026, disrupting summer travel across Europe.
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SoftBank's Q1 2026 net income falls 18% boosted by Intel investment gains
SoftBank reported a Q1 net income of 347.3 billion yen, down 18% year-on-year but beating estimates due to gains from its Intel stake.
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Hungary cuts nuclear output amid record low Danube levels and heatwave
Hungary has reduced output at its Paks nuclear plant to about 10% capacity due to record low Danube water and high temperatures.