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Drone strike sparks blaze at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery overnight

The latest attack is part of a series of drone strikes targeting oil infrastructure in Zawiya, a critical energy hub that includes a refinery and export terminal.

Nvidia partners with 6 financial firms to mobilise $500 bn for AI infra

The partnerships are aimed at creating dedicated pools of capital to help Nvidia customers finance large-scale AI computing infrastructure.

Trump says US has '100%' control of Hormuz as Iran demands war reparations

Donald Trump claims the US Navy has full control of the Strait of Hormuz after clearing mines, while Iran says it will not fully reopen the key oil route until its demands are met

Trump signs order to narrow childhood vaccine schedule, split MMR shot

The order seeks to cut the number of vaccines routinely recommended for US children and split the MMR shot into separate doses, despite opposition from medical groups

Food company CEOs pushed White House to delay ultra-processed food policy

CEOs and trade group representatives sent letters and called the White House in a bid to delay the release of a white paper marking the first federal effort to define the controversial food category

Google's DeepMind team warns job seekers of unreliable HR filters

Google team is encouraging candidates for its open roles to fill out a special form alongside their application to eliminate the risk it may be automatically screened out by the company's AI systems

Trump media firm posts $238 million loss in second quarter as crypto falls

Trump Media and Technology, the company behind the Truth Social platform, said it lost $238 million in the 3 months through June as it branched into businesses unrelated to media, including crypto

Trump's former lawyer Todd Blanche sworn in as US attorney general

Blanche, a former federal prosecutor in New York, is officially taking command of a Justice Department he has been leading in an acting capacity since Pam Bondi's firing in April

Trump secretly flew from Turkey on smaller aircraft due to Iranian threat

Trump had taken the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet to Ankara for the Nato summit but he unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departing the country

Hopes for Strait of Hormuz deal fade as Trump demands Iranian reparations

Trump's proposal, which had not been raised before, was a response to Tehran's demands for compensation and an end to sanctions

132 killed, 570 injured after magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Colombia

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring 570, while 86 buildings collapsed and rescue operations continued across the worst-hit areas

BlackRock signs a deal with labour unions for AI construction jobs

The announcement comes as data center projects face mounting opposition from communities concerned about the massive developments and broader societal worries

Chinese users of AI companions bereft after government tightens regulations

The new regulation, which took effect July 15, bans AI platforms from generating content that could lead users to make questionable decisions due to manipulation of their feelings

Mohsen Rezaei appointed as chief of Iran's National Security Council

Iran has appointed former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee to lead its top security body as Tehran says talks with Oman on restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are nearing a deal.

Ukrainian drone attack on an oil hub inside Russia leaves 13 dead

A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk killed at least 13 people, including a child and eight Central Asian nationals, while 39 others were wounded.

Yemeni military says Houthi attack on Mocha killed 7, wounded 30

"Four members of the armed forces and three civilians have been killed, and 30 ​others injured," the Yemeni military ‌said in a statement

Sony, TSMC to invest $6.3 billion in next-gen image sensor microchips

A joint ‌venture owned about ​60% by Sony ​and 40% by TSMC will start commercial ​production as early as 2029 in southern Japan's Kumamoto prefecture

Explained: The Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement and its key provisions

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a defence pact that treats an attack on one as an attack on all, with Egypt and other countries seen as possible future members

North Korean hacking group builds AI tools to automate cyberattacks: Report

North Korea AI cyberattacks: The tools could allow operators to process documents without sending sensitive information to external AI services, the report said

Trump may drop Iran nuclear deal demand if Hormuz reopens: Report

Donald Trump could move away from his demand for a new Iran nuclear deal if Tehran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz, as he looks for a way to end the conflict and ease pressure on oil prices