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North Korea launches another ballistic missile as US, South Korea prepare for military drills
North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Tuesday, its second such launch in under a week, as the United States and South Korea prepare for joint military drills. Japan’s prime minister’s office confirmed the launch, and the US military said it was monitoring the situation, though it assessed the missile posed no immediate threat and…
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India’s central bank wants AI to approve loans that humans would reject
The governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Sanjay Malhotra, has called on the country’s banks to use artificial intelligence to approve loans that human assessors would typically turn down, arguing this could significantly expand financial inclusion. Speaking at the FIBAC conference in Mumbai, he said AI models trained on alternative data could assess creditworthiness…
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Crimson Desert Switch 2 Port Now In A Playable State, Release Targeting “First Half Of 2027”
Pearl Abyss has confirmed its Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert has reached a “playable” foundational state, with the studio now targeting a launch in the first half of 2027, though the date remains unconfirmed. The update, shared in the company’s latest earnings letter, marks continued progress on a port that was only announced as…
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AEG Presents forms partnership with Japan’s Creativeman Productions
AEG Presents has formed a partnership with Japan’s Creativeman Productions, strengthening both companies’ presence in the live music market. The arrangement is intended to help artists reach Japanese audiences, enhance the fan experience and expand AEG’s AXS ticketing platform in Japan, while connecting Creativeman’s festivals to AEG’s international network. Creativeman, founded 37 years ago and…
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How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana raft
A 97-year-old bedridden woman was carried to safety on a makeshift raft of banana trunks after floods swept through her village in Assam, north-east India, in the early hours of 19 July. Bornali Baruah and her husband, unable to find a boat or rescue team, floated Lokada Duarah on the raft and waded through fast-flowing…
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Crunchyroll Acquires Makoto Shinkai’s Next Feature Film
Crunchyroll has acquired the worldwide distribution rights, excluding most of Asia, to the next feature film from acclaimed Japanese director Makoto Shinkai. Plot details, a title and a release date have not yet been announced, but the deal underlines the growing partnership between the streaming platform and one of anime’s most commercially successful filmmakers, whose…
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Anthony Albanese refuses to apologise for ‘melon’ comments amid calls for a police investigation
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to apologise after remarks he made were described as a “melon” comment, with opposition figures now calling for the Australian Federal Police to investigate. The row has escalated into a political row over accountability, with the Coalition pressing for a formal probe while Albanese has stood firm and…
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Accel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks, 19 months after its last
Accel has closed a new $550 million India-focused venture fund, less than two years after its previous one, as part of a wider $3.5 billion global fundraising drive. The fund was oversubscribed and closed within weeks, despite Accel still holding over 55% of its prior $650 million India fund uninvested, signalling strong investor confidence in…
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Zhang shocks Zhao in final-ball respot at China Open
Zhang Anda produced a dramatic 6-5 comeback win over world number three Zhao Xintong in the first round of the China Open, sealing victory with a respotted black ball after the deciding frame finished level. The result is a major upset given Zhao’s status as reigning world champion, and it continues a run of shocks…
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Blue Lock Comes to Real Life With Official Japan Football Association Training Camp Inspired by the Anime
The Japan Football Association has launched a real-world training camp modelled on the popular anime Blue Lock, in which players compete in a gruelling programme for a chance to represent Japan’s national team. Held in partnership with SCO Group, the free “Future Camp” took place in early August 2026 and targeted young Japanese-American footballers, marking…