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Typhoon Dolphin tracks toward Eastern China after heavy rain drenches Beijing

Typhoon Dolphin tracks toward Eastern China after heavy rain drenches Beijing

Multiple districts across Beijing, issued urgent yellow warnings as torrential downpours struck the Chinese capital, coinciding with nationwide...

yesterday 10

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Trump orders fresh probes after reports of depleted US weapon stockpiles: WSJ

Trump orders fresh probes after reports of depleted US weapon stockpiles: WSJ

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered new, aggressive investigations into unauthorized disclosures regarding the Pentagon's munitions...

yesterday 10

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AI could challenge Wall Street’s long-standing EPS obsession, study shows

AI could challenge Wall Street’s long-standing EPS obsession, study shows

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is forcing a strategic shift in how Wall Street evaluates corporate performance, reducing the...

yesterday 10

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World heading towards hunger crisis? FAO warns extreme weather and global conflict pushing food prices to record highs

World heading towards hunger crisis? FAO warns extreme weather and global conflict pushing food prices to record highs

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization FAO, world food prices rose in July to their highest in more than three years as adverse weather...

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Thailand School Shooting: Gunman kills grandparents, six others including teachers and students

Thailand School Shooting: Gunman kills grandparents, six others including teachers and students

At least seven people were killed and dozens injured on Friday ‌when a student opened fire at a school in Thailand before turning the gun on...

yesterday 10

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Alibaba to charge heavy commercial users on next open source AI models

Alibaba to charge heavy commercial users on next open source AI models

Alibaba is planning to implement a revenue-sharing model for major commercial users of its upcoming open-source/open-weight AI models such as the...

yesterday 20

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Meta faces $567 million penalty in New Mexico teen mental health case

Meta faces $567 million penalty in New Mexico teen mental health case

A New Mexico state court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a youth mental health remediation fund following the conclusion of a landmark...

yesterday 20

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Disney, TikTok partner to launch 'Verts' short-form video feature on Disney+

Disney, TikTok partner to launch 'Verts' short-form video feature on Disney+

TikTok and The Walt Disney have announced a first-of-its-kind global content-sharing partnership that will integrate user-generated videos directly...

wednesday 20

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Musk confirms SpaceX-Nvidia alliance to build AI data centers in space

Musk confirms SpaceX-Nvidia alliance to build AI data centers in space

Elon Musk officially confirmed that SpaceX and Nvidia are partnering to build ground and orbital AI data infrastructure, centered around SpaceX's...

wednesday 20

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Andy Burnham considers public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's UK activities: minister claims

Andy Burnham considers public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's UK activities: minister claims

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s administration is actively exploring the possibility of a public inquiry into the UK activities of the...

wednesday 20

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Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum fatally shot during Culiacan livestream

Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum fatally shot during Culiacan livestream

Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed while livestreaming with friends in Culiacan, a city in the northwestern Mexican...

wednesday 20

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Samsung, SK Hynix test Chinese chip tools to counter US sanction risks

Samsung, SK Hynix test Chinese chip tools to counter US sanction risks

South Korea's major memory chipmakers, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, have quietly evaluated semiconductor manufacturing equipment from...

wednesday 20

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OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents linked to new security breaches: report

OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents linked to new security breaches: report

Recent security evaluations involving frontier AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic have revealed multiple instances where autonomous AI agents...

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Antarctic cold snap paralyses New Zealand’s South Island: Rare sea-level snow shuts roads, disrupts schools

Antarctic cold snap paralyses New Zealand’s South Island: Rare sea-level snow shuts roads, disrupts schools

A severe Antarctic blast swept across New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday, bringing rare sea-level snowfall, icy conditions, and widespread...

wednesday 20

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Beyond sweet: Study finds common sugar may help cancer cells spread

Beyond sweet: Study finds common sugar may help cancer cells spread

Imagine cancer as a heavily fortified castle. For decades, oncologists watched in frustration as tumors seemed to mount a comeback even after...

wednesday 20

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Todd Blanche clears senate hurdle as $1.8B fund deal wins over GOP holdouts

Todd Blanche clears senate hurdle as $1.8B fund deal wins over GOP holdouts

Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as U.S. Attorney General cleared a major hurdle after key Republican holdouts, Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and...

04.08.2026 20

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Apple takes legal action against OpenAI in escalating trade secrets case

Apple takes legal action against OpenAI in escalating trade secrets case

Apple has asked a U.S. federal court to issue a preliminary injunction against OpenAI and two former Apple engineers, escalating a legal battle over...

04.08.2026 20

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Democrats overtake republicans on economic trust as voter sentiment shifts: Poll finds

Democrats overtake republicans on economic trust as voter sentiment shifts: Poll finds

A Historic Shift on economic trust has been observed after registered voters narrowly favored the Democratic Party over the Republican Party regarding...

04.08.2026 30

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Telegram restored on app store after quick ban of single user over policy breach

Telegram restored on app store after quick ban of single user over policy breach

Telegram has been restored on App Store after Apple temporarily pulled the Telegram messaging app from the global App Store after discovering illegal...

04.08.2026 10

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South Korea heatwave kills 16: Lee calls authorities for urgent support as temperatures hit record high

South Korea heatwave kills 16: Lee calls authorities for urgent support as temperatures hit record high

South Korea is grappling with an unprecedented and lethal heatwave that has claimed 16 lives, prompting top government leaders to mobilize emergency...

04.08.2026 30

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White House finalizes AI hacking tests with tech giants after rogue models breach corporate systems

White House finalizes AI hacking tests with tech giants after rogue models breach corporate systems

Representatives from major artificial intelligence companies, including Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic, have been invited to meet White House...

04.08.2026 40

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Google Gemini becomes PSG's official AI assistant in multiyear tech deal

Google Gemini becomes PSG's official AI assistant in multiyear tech deal

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) the reigning French soccer champions and winner of last season's European ‌Champions League and Google announced a...

03.08.2026 20

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Todd Blanche withdraws Trump’s $1.8 bilion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ ahead of nomination hearing

Todd Blanche withdraws Trump’s $1.8 bilion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ ahead of nomination hearing

The U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday issued a formal order terminating President Donald Trump's controversial $1.8 billion...

03.08.2026 20

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New Zealand makes 'English' an official language, drawing nationwide criticism

New Zealand makes 'English' an official language, drawing nationwide criticism

The New Zealand Parliament has passed the English Language Bill, formally recognising English as an official language of New Zealand. The law places...

03.08.2026 30

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Alibaba releases Qwen3.8-Max: 2.4T-parameter AI model challenges Moonshot

Alibaba releases Qwen3.8-Max: 2.4T-parameter AI model challenges Moonshot

Alibaba has officially launched its largest and most capable artificial intelligence model to date labelled as "Qwen3.8-Max." As reported by...

03.08.2026 20

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Could eating too much protein speed up aging? New review raises questions

Could eating too much protein speed up aging? New review raises questions

Could eating extra protein make you age faster? The question is gaining attention after a new review of more than 350 studies on protein restriction...

02.08.2026 10

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Hungary shuts sole nuclear plant due to drought, PM flags 'Critical' days ahead

Hungary shuts sole nuclear plant due to drought, PM flags 'Critical' days ahead

Hungary has completely powered down the Paks Nuclear Power Plant—its only nuclear facility for the first time in its 44-year history. The descion...

02.08.2026 20

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Gianni infantino faces FIFA leadership challenge as council members rebel

Gianni infantino faces FIFA leadership challenge as council members rebel

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is facing the most serious challenge to his leadership yet, as a group of FIFA Council members seeks to convene an...

02.08.2026 10

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Capital One links Trump Organization account closures to anti-money laundering probe

Capital One links Trump Organization account closures to anti-money laundering probe

Capital One cites AML (anti-money laundering) probe in defense of Trump organization account closures. The Trump Organization and Eric Trump...

02.08.2026 20

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Washington Wildfires: 250,000 acres burned, state of emergency declared, prompting evacuations

Washington Wildfires: 250,000 acres burned, state of emergency declared, prompting evacuations

Widespread wildfires burning across more than 250,000 acres in Washington state have prompted emergency declarations, mandatory evacuations, and major...

02.08.2026 10

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Google Earth AI tool sparks misinformation fears over fake satellite imagery

Google Earth AI tool sparks misinformation fears over fake satellite imagery

Google is having backlash over newly launched generative AI feature integrated into Google Earth, warning that it could become a powerful tool for...

01.08.2026 20

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Chelsea hit with $13.5m fine for FA breaches, escapes points deduction

Chelsea hit with $13.5m fine for FA breaches, escapes points deduction

Chelsea have successfully avoided a sporting points deduction after winning an appeal against sanctions handed down by the English Football...

01.08.2026 10

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Apple shares plunge as component squeeze triggers $500 billion market wipeout

Apple shares plunge as component squeeze triggers $500 billion market wipeout

Apple shares plunged nearly 10% on Friday, putting the company on track to lose almost $500 billion in market value as investors reacted to supply...

01.08.2026 10

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Alibaba computing deal gives Moonshot access to Nvidia chip cluster

Alibaba computing deal gives Moonshot access to Nvidia chip cluster

Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI relies on a major cloud computing agreement with Alibaba Group that provides access to a cluster of roughly 20,000...

31.07.2026 10

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UK Chancellor John Healey to deliver first Autumn budget on october 28

UK Chancellor John Healey to deliver first Autumn budget on october 28

UK Chancellor John Healey has officially confirmed date for his first Autumn budget to be delivered on Wednesday, 28 October. As reported by the...

31.07.2026 20

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Eric Trump-backed Space-Eyes to go public in $638 million SPAC deal

Eric Trump-backed Space-Eyes to go public in $638 million SPAC deal

Eric Trump-backed AI-driven defense technology company Space-Eyes has announced a definitive agreement to go public through a merger with the special...

31.07.2026 30

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FIFA initiates fast-track study on expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams

FIFA initiates fast-track study on expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams

FIFA has launched an accelerated tender process to examine the feasibility of expanding the men's World Cup teams, starting with the 2030...

31.07.2026 20

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UK minister declares FIFA's World Cup sale plan is collapsing amid boycott threats

UK minister declares FIFA's World Cup sale plan is collapsing amid boycott threats

British Finance Minister John Healey stated that FIFA's controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup is collapsing following fierce,...

31.07.2026 30

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OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses seek lower AI costs

OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses seek lower AI costs

OpenAI has officially announce to cut the prices of two of its low and mid-tier AI models on Thursday, a move that may intensify competition in the...

31.07.2026 20

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OpenAI's Sam Altman to meet Trump officials after Rogue AI agent incident

OpenAI's Sam Altman to meet Trump officials after Rogue AI agent incident

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with U.S. lawmakers and officials—amidst statements from President Donald Trump that his...

31.07.2026 10

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China's Unitree sets August 10 subscription date for Shanghai IPO

China's Unitree sets August 10 subscription date for Shanghai IPO

China's Unitree Technology has officially entered the home stretch of its public market debut. Hangzhou-based humanoid and quadruped robotics...

30.07.2026 10

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UK heat-related deaths near 2022 record as extreme temperatures persist

UK heat-related deaths near 2022 record as extreme temperatures persist

The UK Health Security Agency reported that the early-season toll is already nearing the all-time annual record of heat-associated deaths set during...

30.07.2026 20

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EU unveils €10B plan to build massive AI gigafactories to rival US and China

EU unveils €10B plan to build massive AI gigafactories to rival US and China

The European Union has announced to build seven AI gigafactories with a €10 billion ($11.5 billion) public investment plan. The new plan will mark a...

30.07.2026 20

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Inside Meta’s compute conundrum: How AI spending spree exposes new challenges

Inside Meta’s compute conundrum: How AI spending spree exposes new challenges

Meta’s, multi-billion-dollar push into artificial intelligence has brought a fundamental tension to the forefront, which is mainly "the compute...

30.07.2026 10

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Study reveals weight loss may not prevent type 2 diabetes

Study reveals weight loss may not prevent type 2 diabetes

Weight loss is considered an important factor in maintaining overall health and reducing the risk of several diseases.  However, a new study suggests...

30.07.2026 20

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US Democrat calls on musk over xAI data center pollution concerns

US Democrat calls on musk over xAI data center pollution concerns

Elon Musk's xAI under scrutiny again as U.S. House democrates seeks answer over xAI data center pollution Concerns. U.S. Representative Frank...

30.07.2026 20

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FIFA offers $40m to attract nations to back World Cup investment plan

FIFA offers $40m to attract nations to back World Cup investment plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has written to all member associations offering up to $40 million if they back a controversial plan to sell minority...

29.07.2026 30

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China proposes new cyberbullying law to combat AI-generated abuse

China proposes new cyberbullying law to combat AI-generated abuse

China’s ongoing legislative and regulatory push to tackle online abuse has increasingly integrated measures targeting AI-enabled harassment,...

29.07.2026 20

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US blocks Chinese humanoid robots over AI Security Concerns

US blocks Chinese humanoid robots over AI Security Concerns

U.S. announced sweeping new import restrictions targeting Chinese-made hardware tied to the artificial intelligence and energy supply chains. The...

29.07.2026 20

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Apple becomes World's second company to hit $5 trillion market value

Apple becomes World's second company to hit $5 trillion market value

Apple briefly became the world's second company ever to reach a $5 trillion market value, marking a historic milestone in corporate history. It...

28.07.2026 20

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