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• China's DUV Breakthrough Triggers ASML Sell-Off as Homegrown Tools Enter Production

  27-07-2026 23:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  China's DUV breakthrough is set to test US and Dutch export bans, as domestic chip tools enter production and investors question ASML's future China sales.
  
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• Jared Leto Dismissed Age-Of-Consent Laws as 'Not a Concern' Before Sex Encounter With 17-Year-Old, Accuser Claims

  30-07-2026 01:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A BBC documentary reveals new allegations against Jared Leto, featuring testimonies from multiple women accusing him of sexual misconduct. Leto denies all claims, calling them 'absolutely and categorically false'.
  
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• Meta's $145 Billion AI Moonshot Reaches the Moment of Truth: Zuckerberg Must Prove It Was Worth the Price

  30-07-2026 00:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meta says its AI investment is already lifting advertising as capital spending reaches $145 billion and free cash flow drops sharply.
  
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• Prince William 'Disappointed' King Charles 'Isn't Standing up for Him' Over Harry, Expert Claims

  30-07-2026 00:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince William is reportedly frustrated with King Charles' attempts to reconcile with Prince Harry, fearing it undermines his loyalty to the Crown and complicates future royal dynamics.
  
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• Scottish Woman Found Dead in Suitcase in Athens May Have Been Deliberately Lured to Abandoned Building, Police Say

  30-07-2026 00:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Greek authorities are investigating the death of a Scottish woman found in a suitcase in Athens, prompting international police cooperation. The case remains unsolved, with no visible signs of trauma.
  
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• Meta Took a $2.4 Billion Legal Hit and Warns of More Courtroom Risk From Youth Safety Trials

  30-07-2026 00:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meta's quarterly earnings reveal a $2.4 billion legal charge due to youth safety lawsuits, highlighting significant financial risks and potential regulatory changes for social media platforms.
  
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• Steve Lacy Reportedly Dropped by Kevin Feige; Unverified Reports Swirl Over 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Spoiler Drama

  30-07-2026 00:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Viral rumours claim Steve Lacy was fired by Marvel for spoiling 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'. However, no credible evidence supports these claims, which appear to have originated from social media posts.
  
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• Dr Fauci Faces Potential Criminal Prosecution After Invoking Fifth Amendment 111 Times at Senate COVID Hearing

  30-07-2026 00:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dr Anthony Fauci faces a potential US Senate contempt vote and criminal prosecution threats after pleading the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a tense Covid hearing.
  
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• Fauci's Private COVID Diary Reveals Trump's 103-Degree Fever and Oxygen Plunge During 2020 Battle

  30-07-2026 00:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fauci's private COVID diary reveals Trump's severe 2020 illness, including a 103-degree fever and low oxygen levels, sparking controversy during a Senate hearing over virus origins and White House responses.
  
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• Who Is Sofia Drotts? California Therapist Charged After Allegedly Grooming and Raping Teenage Boy in Her Care

  29-07-2026 23:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sofia Drotts, a California therapist, faces seven felony charges for allegedly grooming and sexually abusing a teenage boy in her care at a juvenile detention facility.
  
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• Who Is Pavel Durov? Telegram Founder Who Claims More Than 100 Children Now Targeted by Russia's FSB

  29-07-2026 23:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pavel Durov, the Telegram founder, is back in the news after Russia stepped up pressure on him and after he said more than 100 children will share his fortune.
  
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• Nvidia's Most Advanced AI Servers Reached China Despite US Export Controls, Alleged Scheme Shows

  29-07-2026 23:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Taiwan is investigating an alleged scheme that used forged documents to divert Nvidia GB300 AI servers to China despite US export controls.
  
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• Cops Tracked Woman's Abortion Across 83,000 Cameras for Her 'Safety'; Court Records Show They Eyed Criminal Charges

  29-07-2026 23:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Texas sheriff's office used over 83,000 ALPR cameras to track a woman post-abortion, sparking federal scrutiny, state legislation, and charges against the sheriff. The case highlights surveillance and reproductive rights issues.
  
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• GRRM-Approved Stage Play Reveals Shocking New Details About Robert's Rebellion, and Book Fans Are Losing It

  29-07-2026 23:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  'Game of Thrones: The Mad King' stage play, executive produced by George R.R. Martin, explores untold stories of Westeros, focusing on the events leading to Robert's Rebellion with new scenes and revelations.
  
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• Netanyahu Pushes Plan To Wean Israel off Us Military Aid Within a Decade

  29-07-2026 23:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to phase out Israel's reliance on US military aid within a decade, proposing a new memorandum of understanding and joint development funds.
  
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• Drone Strikes US-Owned Tanker at Egypt's Damietta Port, Oil Prices Surge Past $90 as Egypt Denies Attack

  29-07-2026 23:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A drone allegedly struck a US-owned tanker at Egypt's Damietta port, causing a fire and raising oil prices. Conflicting reports and regional tensions complicate the incident's narrative.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Threat Trial Postponed Over Defendant's Mental Health Concerns

  29-07-2026 23:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The trial concerning an alleged threat to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been postponed to December due to mental health concerns about the defendant, Alex Jenkinson, who faces public order charges.
  
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• Google Helps Chinese Firm Accused by White House of Copying US AI Models Bring Kimi K3 to US Cloud

  29-07-2026 23:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Google Cloud added support for Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model days after White House officials accused the Chinese company of copying US AI technology.
  
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• Russia Promotes State Linked 'Max' App as It Accuses Telegram of Enabling Sabotage and Mass Murder

  29-07-2026 23:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Russia's FSB accuses Telegram of aiding terrorism, targeting founder Pavel Durov. Meanwhile, the Kremlin promotes Max, a state-linked messaging app, raising digital rights concerns.
  
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• Prince Harry Set for 'Disappointment' Despite Exit of Royal Aide Who Opposed His Comeback, Expert Claims

  29-07-2026 23:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sir Clive Alderton's retirement sparks speculation about Prince Harry's return to the royal family, but experts warn deep divisions remain, questioning the impact of this change on reconciliation efforts.
  
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• Pete Hegseth Under Fire After US Defence Department Caught Asking AI Chatbot To Help 'Generate a War'

  29-07-2026 23:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Pentagon AI screenshot intended to highlight innovation instead sparked controversy with a 'create a war' prompt, raising questions about AI's role in military operations under Secretary Pete Hegseth.
  
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• Therapist Accused of Raping Teen Client Used Care Meetings to Control Case, but Cops Searched Victim's Home First

  29-07-2026 23:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A behavioural health clinician in California faces charges for allegedly abusing a teenage client and manipulating care meetings to control his probation outcomes, prompting a civil lawsuit for damages.
  
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• Ecohealth Alliance Faces Criminal DOJ Probe After Funding Risky Wuhan Lab Research With Taxpayer Cash, House Report Finds

  29-07-2026 23:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Department of Justice investigates EcoHealth Alliance for funding gain-of-function research in Wuhan, amid allegations of obstructing federal inquiries and violating grant terms.
  
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• Expanded JPMorgan Federal Lawsuit Says Witness Saw Executive Emerge Naked Before Allegedly Demanding Threesome

  29-07-2026 23:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former JPMorgan vice president Chirayu Rana expanded his federal lawsuit, adding a witness account, new defendants and additional claims.
  
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• Elon Musk's xAI Sues Minnesota Over New State Law Banning AI 'Nudify' Technology

  29-07-2026 23:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk's SpaceXAI sues Minnesota over a new law banning AI nudification tools, arguing it violates free speech. The law, effective August 2026, aims to prevent non-consensual image creation.
  
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• King Charles Sends Message of 'Defiance' to Prince William by Hosting Harry, Expert Claims

  29-07-2026 23:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  King Charles III's offer to host Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace is seen as a potential reconciliation gesture, but also as a defiance towards Prince William, highlighting ongoing royal tensions.
  
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• South Korea Stock Chaos: Investors Lay Funeral Wreaths After ETF Rout as KOSPI Wipes $2T, Minister Apologises

  29-07-2026 23:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  South Korea is reviewing single-stock leveraged ETFs after a sharp KOSPI sell-off prompted investor protests and a ministerial apology.
  
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• NASA Reauthorisation Act Advances as Lawmakers Warn Us Cannot Lose Space Race to China

  29-07-2026 23:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Republican congressmen are advocating for secure NASA funding as China advances its Moon landing plans. The NASA Reauthorisation Act of 2026, backed by bipartisan support, aims to maintain U.S. space leadership.
  
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• Tom Chadbon Dies Aged 80: 'Doctor Who' and 'Casino Royale' Actor Remembered

  29-07-2026 22:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Veteran actor Tom Chadbon, known for roles in Doctor Who and Casino Royale, has passed away at 80. His career spanned five decades across stage, film, and television.
  
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• Hackers Steal 607,000 Contact Records From Department for Education in England

  29-07-2026 22:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Department for Education confirms a cyber-attack affecting 607,000 records, raising security concerns. No financial data was accessed, and the breach was quickly contained, limiting risk to individuals.
  
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