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Perseid meteor shower 2026: Here is everything to know about peak dates and best viewing times

Perseid meteor shower 2026: Here is everything to know about peak dates and best viewing times

Skygazers are all set to witness one of the year’s most breathtaking meteor showers starting Friday, promising fireballs and beams of light across...

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Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke choking US cities

Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke choking US cities

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada after smoke from devastating wildfires left much of the northern US...

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How the SpaceX IPO earned millions for SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler

How the SpaceX IPO earned millions for SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler

US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler took a significant step to increase her investment in SpaceX. This comes after she was nominated...

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Indonesia targets Google, AI platforms with sweeping copyright rewrite: Here’s why

Indonesia targets Google, AI platforms with sweeping copyright rewrite: Here’s why

Indonesia is all set to make radical changes to its copyright law including granting intellectual property rights to people who use artificial...

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Why Brazil is pushing back against US 25% tariffs: What to know

Why Brazil is pushing back against US 25% tariffs: What to know

Brazil has denounced the US decision to impose 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian products which followed the Trump administration’s investigation...

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‘A real issue’: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon raises concerns over Anthropic’s Mythos AI

‘A real issue’: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon raises concerns over Anthropic’s Mythos AI

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reportedly announced on Wednesday that the risks created by Anthropic’s Mythos AI model are a significant issue-one...

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Ancient DNA breakthrough solves 4,000-year mystery of Wiltshire’s Upton Lovell ‘Shaman’

Ancient DNA breakthrough solves 4,000-year mystery of Wiltshire’s Upton Lovell ‘Shaman’

According to a cutting-edge ancient DNA analysis, the Upton Lovell Shaman, a bronze age individual who had been featured in gallery exhibitions as a...

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PayPal draws massive $53 billion takeover offer from Stripe and Advent

PayPal draws massive $53 billion takeover offer from Stripe and Advent

Financial technology company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint takeover bid to acquire PayPal...

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Big Tech under fire as Australia uncovers serious child safety failures: report

Big Tech under fire as Australia uncovers serious child safety failures: report

Australia’s internet regulator reportedly announced today that Big Tech companies including Apple, Meta and Google have significant gaps in their...

14.07.2026 20

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Netflix makes its biggest move yet to keep subscribers hooked: What users need to know

Netflix makes its biggest move yet to keep subscribers hooked: What users need to know

In a significant move, Netflix is seeking live-video programming as a novel way to sustain viewership, according to a report shared by The Wall Street...

12.07.2026 20

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China faces fresh setback as joint statement rejects its South China Sea claims

China faces fresh setback as joint statement rejects its South China Sea claims

To mark the 10th anniversary of a groundbreaking international judicial decision, the United States and 11 other countries announced in a joint...

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Can you break ChatGPT? OpenAI offers up to $50,000 for universal jailbreaks

Can you break ChatGPT? OpenAI offers up to $50,000 for universal jailbreaks

OpenAI has reportedly doubled the maximum award to $50,000 for researchers who can develop a universal jailbreak bypassing its biological safeguards....

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8 pilots suspended after Independence Day flyover: What went wrong?

8 pilots suspended after Independence Day flyover: What went wrong?

Officials reportedly announced the suspension of eight Apache helicopter pilots who participated in this year’s Salute from the Shore flyover. The...

10.07.2026 20

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Typhoon Bavi: China, Taiwan brace for the most powerful storm in years

Typhoon Bavi: China, Taiwan brace for the most powerful storm in years

On Thursday, China and Taiwan are reportedly bracing for the most destructive tropical storm in years as Typhoon Bavi swirls southeast of Taiwan with...

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Meta’s Muse Image AI tool: Here’s how it works

Meta’s Muse Image AI tool: Here’s how it works

Meta has reportedly shared an intriguing announcement informing users that its new artificial intelligence (AI) model Muse Image now allows users to...

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Trump says Memorandum of Understanding with Iran ‘is over’: What it means for US-Iran relations

Trump says Memorandum of Understanding with Iran ‘is over’: What it means for US-Iran relations

President Donald Trump reportedly announced on Wednesday that the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding with Iran “is over,” after the US...

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Beijing wants to curb overseas access to China's leading AI models: Here's why

Chinese authorities have convened meetings with prominent tech firms over the past month about potentially barring foreign access to China’s most...

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Why Poland is reconsidering the Boeing F-15EX in favor of a European fighter

Poland is debating a drastic pivot from American military procurement, with defense officials reportedly evaluating their position on Boeing’s...

05.07.2026 20

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Trump rallies National Mall crowd, declares ‘American Dream is back’

The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with nationwide events, fireworks, and intense weather across the country. Donald Trump told an...

05.07.2026 20

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Why Trump’s campaign-style rally for America’s 250th anniversary is sparking debate

On Saturday, US President Donald Trump marked the country's 250th anniversary with a political rally that packed the National Mall in Washington,...

04.07.2026 20

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‘Trump accounts’ for children go live today: What parents need to know

Trump accounts-primarily a savings vehicle named after the US President and endorsed by House and Senate Republicans are set to go live today. They...

04.07.2026 20

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Keiko Fujimori secures stunning victory in Peru’s closest election

Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori has been officially declared the winner of Peru’s presidential race. Her victory followed a weeks-long vote...

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UN raises alarm as intensifying El Niño threatens more ‘extreme weather events’

A warning has been issued by the United Nations’ weather watchdog urging governments and humanitarian organizations to fortify against harsh...

03.07.2026 20

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Sara Netanyahu’s heated clash with Benjamin Netanyahu steals the spotlight at Maccabiah Games opening

An unusual and embarrassing backstage situation took place at the opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem where Sara...

03.07.2026 20

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Trump’s Hormuz operation sparks the biggest rift in US-Saudi relations in years: Here’s why

The United States and Saudi Arabia are experiencing a significant strain in their relations, unseen for years, according to the details revealed by...

01.07.2026 20

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Who targeted the Ukrainian-born business leader? Monaco parcel bomb sparks major investigation

A manhunt has been underway as police officials search for a suspected bomber after a Ukrainian-born business tycoon, his wife and their child were...

30.06.2026 20

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Iran rejects Macron’s plan to clear Strait of Hormuz: Here’s why

Iran has reportedly turned down French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal on Monday to collaborate on mine clearance from the Strait of Hormuz....

30.06.2026 20

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VAR heartache for Iran: Why Shoja Khalilzadeh’s late winner is ruled out

On Saturday, Iran suffered heartbreak at Seattle Stadium as a 93rd-minute brilliant strike from Shoja Khalilzadeh was empathetically disallowed by VAR...

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France records around 1,000 excess deaths during deadly heatwave

On Sunday, Paris health officials reportedly confirmed that there had been 1,000 more deaths than expected during the sweltering conditions that have...

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Microsoft raises Xbox console prices as component costs soar

Microsoft has reportedly announced that it will raise the prices of its Xbox game consoles, marking a significant shift, hours after Apple declared...

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US announces breakthrough framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly announced a framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel after official discussions in...

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Billionaire Leon Black abruptly walks out of Epstein investigation hearing

Billionaire financier Leon Black’s closed-door testimony before the House Oversight Committee ended abruptly on Friday when he walked out of the...

27.06.2026 20

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Russia’s next move? Sources fear possible ‘provocation’ in Baltic states or Poland

Russia is reportedly preparing for a possible “provocation” in the Baltic states or Poland in a bid to test the solidarity of the western military...

26.06.2026 20

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Did NASA just uncover evidence of ancient life on Mars? Key discoveries explained

Nasa’s Perseverance has achieved a major breakthrough in detecting complex carbon molecules in Martian rocks that are already in the limelight for...

25.06.2026 20

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Iran issues stark warning against crossing Strait of Hormuz without authorisation

The Iran Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) has reportedly issued a warning against any crossings of the Strait of Hormuz without authorisation, criticizing...

25.06.2026 20

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Trump's first comments on Andy Burnham spark political buzz

In his first public comments regarding the former Greater Manchester mayor, Donald Trump gave his verdict on Andy Burnham, labeling him “extremely...

25.06.2026 20

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Inside the Trump-linked firm lobbying for pardons: How it landed a $500,000 client

In a significant move, a group of Trump’s former campaign and administration officials reportedly launched a federal lobbying practice when he...

24.06.2026 20

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Seedance 2.5 Model introduces 30-second generation capabilities: Here’s what users need to know

In the rapidly evolving world of AI, a major shift is underway as the industry’s prominent tech companies release a massive wave of major...

24.06.2026 20

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Why airlines are still being told to avoid Iran’s airspace despite the new framework deal

The EU aviation safety agency EASA reportedly said that airlines should continue to bypass the airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon, and remain...

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What Kim Jong Un’s commissioning of North Korea’s largest-ever warship means: Key implications explained

North Korea has reportedly commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer, marking a significant move that could give its adversaries...

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How a clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates is sending shockwaves through New York’s Democratic party

In a major strategic maneuver that has significantly reshaped New York City’s political landscape, Representative Dan Goldman has been defeated in a...

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Why oil prices plunged below $75 as Strait of Hormuz shipping began to recover

On Monday, US crude prices fell 2.7% to about $74 per barrel following a significant announcement by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding a...

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Cybersecurity faces AI threat sooner than expected, Five Eyes spy partners warn

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance reportedly warned today that the most advanced artificial intelligence models are progressing rapidly enough to...

23.06.2026 30

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UK business activity contracts as Sterling eases amid Keir Starmer succession uncertainty

On Tuesday, the British pound depreciated against a stronger dollar as investors sought more details on the replacement for UK Prime Minister Keir...

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Mysterious interstellar comet passing our solar system may be 12 billion years old, scientists say

Astronomers studying the intriguing comet 3I/ATLAS on Monday said that this visitor is incredibly ancient, potentially nearly three times older than...

23.06.2026 20

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Ukraine intensifies strikes on Crimea’s fuel infrastructure, targeting oil facilities

On Sunday, Russian authorities halted fuel sales to the public in the occupied region of Crimea as Ukraine sustained its attacks on the peninsula....

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SpaceX reaches major financial milestone as shares tumble from record high

On Thursday, SpaceX secured investment-grade credit ratings by all three leading agencies following its record stock market debut, though freshly...

21.06.2026 20

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High-stakes US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran claims Strait of Hormuz is closed

Open discussions between the US and Iran are all set to begin in Switzerland, after Iran's announcement that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz...

21.06.2026 20

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Europe’s viral doomsday scenario explained: Key facts and what it really means

A viral speculative report titled Europe 2031 has ignited controversy among EU policymakers by laying out a doomsday scenario designed to shake up...

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Who is Tori Penso? Meet the referee behind historic World Cup moment

On Thursday, Tori Penso lifted the whistle to her lips and signaled the start of the major Group A clash between Czechia and South Africa at Atlanta...

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