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Eight teams advance to the World Cup quarterfinals as Egypt raises officiating bias allegations and FIFA faces scrutiny over VAR decisions and US political intervention.
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Hong Kong Cantopop artist Keung To has been disqualified from driving after accumulating 15 demerit points for multiple traffic violations last year.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 8, 2026, 9:08 AM
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Fox reports 30 million viewers for the round of 16 game, surpassing previous World Cup viewership records in the United States.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 8, 2026, 9:05 AM
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Ongoing clashes in South Sudan have severely disrupted healthcare access, with medical evacuations rising 50% in early 2026, according to the Red Cross.
Africanews | Jul 8, 2026, 9:03 AM
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As AI and automation expand in Australian ports, dock workers seek reduced hours without pay cuts, citing job security concerns.
BBC World | Jul 8, 2026, 9:02 AM
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At the NATO summit in Ankara, US President Donald Trump announced the end of the ceasefire with Tehran after the US launched retaliatory strikes against Iran.
France 24 English | Jul 8, 2026, 8:59 AM
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Dongying No 1 Middle School in Shandong province faced public criticism after asking new students to disclose detailed information about their parents’ wealth, including car brands and purchase prices.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 8, 2026, 8:22 AM
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Chinese EV maker BYD unveils its Denza Z sports car at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, aiming to expand its presence in developed markets and challenge Porsche’s iconic 911.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 8, 2026, 8:20 AM
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Following a dramatic 3-2 loss to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, Egypt's coach criticized referee decisions and vowed not to watch further matches in the tournament.
France 24 English | Jul 8, 2026, 8:17 AM
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A software defect at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne caused widespread service interruptions, prompting a national investigation.
BBC World | Jul 8, 2026, 8:15 AM
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During closing submissions in the trial of former Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire, the court was told he was aware that lying to the Department of Immigration was integral to an alleged fraudulent visa scheme.
ABC Australia News | Jul 8, 2026, 8:14 AM
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Taiwan's emerging premium chocolate makers are celebrated worldwide for their distinctive flavors, but rising climate pressures threaten the future of cacao cultivation on the island.
CNA Latest News | Jul 8, 2026, 8:12 AM
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Moise Lida Kouassi, who served under former president Laurent Gbagbo, was released after being held on terrorism-related charges since August 2025.
Africanews | Jul 8, 2026, 7:32 AM
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Twelve countries, including the UK, will invest over £37bn in the Deep Precision Strike missile system to enhance European defense.
BBC World | Jul 8, 2026, 7:31 AM
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On July 8, 2026, a woman in Ibaraki Prefecture was arrested for allegedly injuring her roommate by sewing her lips shut, while Tokyo-based ispace announced a new lunar cargo business using SpaceX's Starship rocket.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 8, 2026, 7:28 AM
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Following a parliamentary inquiry report accusing NSW Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling of authorising a leak and giving false evidence, more than 120 crown prosecutors and former DPP Nicholas Cowdrey have issued statements backing her integrity.
ABC Australia News | Jul 8, 2026, 7:26 AM
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The Canadian province alleges OpenAI failed to report violent activity on ChatGPT linked to the perpetrator before a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 8, 2026, 7:25 AM
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Cuba accuses the United States of prolonged economic warfare during a United Nations General Assembly debate, while the European Union highlights broader challenges facing the island.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 6:51 AM
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Twin blasts in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit highlight ongoing instability in Syria, compounded by internal conflicts and political tensions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 6:49 AM
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Singapore authorities have charged four individuals for their alleged roles in a multinational money laundering operation involving smuggling gold concealed in electronic devices from China and fraudulent tax refund claims.
CNA Latest News | Jul 8, 2026, 6:46 AM
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After two decades abroad, AI expert Cao Liangliang comes full circle with a new academic role in Hong Kong, continuing a legacy started under mentor Tang Xiao’ou.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 8, 2026, 6:44 AM
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Buckled columns and sagging floors in a 1970s-era building under conversion to luxury flats prompted evacuations and urgent stabilization efforts in Midtown Manhattan.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 8, 2026, 6:43 AM
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Queues at petrol stations and rising prices highlight Russia's fuel crisis, raising questions about the impact on the Ukraine conflict.
BBC World | Jul 8, 2026, 6:41 AM
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The South Australian government maintains confidence in the integrity of the Whyalla steelworks sale process amid legal proceedings involving a key Indian bidder.
ABC Australia News | Jul 8, 2026, 6:40 AM