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Ahead of the World Cup

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Dollar Weakens as Softer Inflation Data Reduces Fed Rate Hike Expectations

The US dollar declined from a two-week high following softer-than-expected inflation figures, leading to diminished bets on an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate increase despite inflation risk concerns.

Jul 15, 2026, 2:10 AM CNA Latest News

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Publishers Sue Google Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of Books to Train AI Models

Several major book publishers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Google, accusing the company of using copyrighted works without permission to train its AI model Gemini, raising concerns about AI-generated content competing with human authors.

France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 1:26 AM

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SK Hynix Shares Surge Nearly 12% Following US Tech Stock Gains and Barclays Upgrade

Shares of South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix rose sharply in Seoul, buoyed by positive US inflation data and Barclays' bullish rating on its American Depositary Receipts.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 1:26 AM

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Ancient Chinese Lord’s Bells Buried to Silence Ancestral War Rituals, Study Finds

Research reveals that during the Zhou dynasty, ceremonial instruments in tombs were deliberately disabled to end politically inconvenient ancestral rituals.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 1:25 AM

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Tyrannosaurus Rex Skeleton 'Gus' Sells for Nearly $72 Million in New York Auction

One of the largest and most complete T-rex skeletons, discovered in South Dakota, sets a new record as the most valuable dinosaur fossil sold at auction.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 1:24 AM

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Trump Vows Continued Strikes on Iran Amid IRGC Attacks on US Forces

Former President Trump declares US strikes on Iran will persist until he decides otherwise, following IRGC attacks on American forces in the Middle East.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 12:37 AM

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Bank of Japan Board Divided Over Kuroda’s 2016 Negative Interest Rate Decision

Minutes reveal internal dissent and concerns about risks of currency war and economic impact following BOJ’s surprise rate cut.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 12:29 AM

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Trump Warns US Strikes on Iran Will Continue Until Negotiations Succeed

President Donald Trump announced that US military strikes on Iran will escalate and target critical infrastructure unless Tehran agrees to a deal following talks with Washington.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 12:28 AM

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Malaysia’s New Warship Equipped for Submarine Hunting but Lacks Anti-Ship Missiles

The Royal Malaysian Navy’s first littoral combat ship, delayed for nearly a decade, will be delivered in December without the planned Naval Strike Missile system due to Norway revoking its export license.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 12:27 AM

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Scientists Set Sail on RSS David Attenborough to Study Greenland Glacier Melt and Climate Impact

An international team embarks on a £20 million mission to investigate Greenland's melting glaciers and their potential effects on Atlantic Ocean currents and Europe's climate.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 12:26 AM

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Iran Launches Missile and Drone Barrage Targeting US Naval Base in Bahrain

Sirens sounded across Bahrain’s capital as Iranian state media reported an attack on a US naval support base.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 12:06 AM

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Durbin Says Acting AG Blanche Called DOJ’s $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund ‘A Mistake’

Sen. Dick Durbin relayed that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the Trump-era fund as a misstep during a meeting ahead of Blanche’s Justice Department nomination hearing.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 12:05 AM

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Israel's Recent Attacks in Gaza Result in Multiple Child Fatalities Amid Rising Tensions in West Bank

A series of Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed several children and civilians, while settler violence and land seizures escalate in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 12:03 AM

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Cambodia Seeks to Reduce Dependencies Amid Border Conflict Impact

Following a brief armed conflict with Thailand and subsequent border closures, Cambodia faces challenges to its connectivity plans and economic resilience.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 11:43 PM

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ASX Set to Rise Following Wall Street Gains Amid US Naval Blockade on Iran

Australian share market expected to open higher as US inflation data eases rate hike fears and US reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports.

ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:43 PM

Thousands Visit Huntington to Witness Rare Blooming of Two Corpse Flowers in California

The simultaneous flowering of two titan arums at the Huntington in San Marino attracted over 7,000 visitors eager to see the brief and odorous spectacle.

Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 11:33 PM

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Humanitarian Access Challenges Persist in Gaza; Renewed Global Push for Clean Energy; Sudan Reports Cholera Cases

UN agencies report ongoing difficulties in Gaza near the 'Yellow Line,' emphasize accelerating renewable energy transition, and update on cholera outbreak in Sudan.

UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:32 PM

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Cambridge Study Reveals Boko Haram’s Use of US and Chinese AI Chatbots for Terror Attacks

Research uncovers Boko Haram’s exploitation of advanced AI tools from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Chinese developers to aid bomb-making and attack planning, highlighting rising national security concerns.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 10:58 PM

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Outspoken Moroccan Rapper Mehdi El Youbi Arrested in Casablanca Amid Rising Repression

Mehdi El Youbi, known as Mehdi Black Wind, was detained days after being barred from returning to France, highlighting increased pressure on Morocco’s Gen Z protest movement.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 10:58 PM

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MLB Stars Oppose Salary Cap Ahead of 2026 All-Star Game, Citing Harm to the Sport

Top Major League Baseball players including Mike Trout and Reds All-Star Sal Stewart voiced strong opposition to a proposed salary cap, while league owners push for its implementation.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM

US House Approves Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The Sunshine Protection Act, supported by both parties and former President Trump, now moves to the Senate after passing the House with a wide margin.

Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 10:25 PM

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Investigation into Bangkok Bar Fire Reveals Locked Doors and Flammable Decor as Death Toll Reaches 30

Preliminary findings point to a short circuit as the cause, with safety lapses including locked exits and poor signage contributing to the high fatalities.

BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 10:14 PM

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Beijing’s Control of Islands Reshapes South China Sea Amid Ongoing Disputes

A decade after rejecting The Hague’s arbitration ruling, China continues to assert control over contested islands, exemplified by developments on Tree Island in the Paracels.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 10:12 PM

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Nanotechnology Enhances Tea-Tree Oil Biopesticide to Combat Flystrike in Australian Sheep

Australian researchers have developed a new biopesticide using tea-tree oil encapsulated in nanoparticles to provide a longer-lasting, natural alternative against flystrike in sheep amid rising chemical resistance.

ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 10:11 PM