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Microsoft added nearly half a trillion dollars to its market value on Thursday. The increase was described as the largest one-day gain by any individual stock in market history. The result marked an exceptional session for the company’s valuation. Readers were directed to further coverage through a Bloomberg link.

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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-07-30 20:30Original

A new study says India’s planned national carbon market may do little to push heavy industry toward rapid emissions cuts. Weak penalties would limit the consequences for companies that fail to reduce pollution. Expected low prices for carbon allowances could further weaken the market’s effect. Steelmakers, cement producers and other major industrial emitters may therefore have little incentive to act quickly.

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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-07-30 23:00Original

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Andre Mendonca has approved a federal police investigation into Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, the son of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The inquiry concerns suspicions that he improperly assisted a lobbyist in dealings with the health ministry. Two people with direct knowledge of the decision provided the information to Reuters.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-30 23:40Original

First responders told jurors what they found after Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and attempted to take her own life. Their firsthand accounts are being heard during the murder trial. The proceedings have centered on Clancy’s mental state in January 2023.

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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-07-30 23:05

Alphabet-owned cybersecurity company Wiz said it discovered a sweeping flaw on Thursday. The firm said the vulnerability could have compromised Microsoft and thousands of its cloud customers. Its warning describes the possibility of broad exposure rather than confirming that a mass compromise occurred. The issue centers on the security of Microsoft’s cloud environment and the customers connected to it.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-30 17:50Original

The US military says it has completed what it called a “heavy wave” of strikes against Iran. Washington said the action was retaliation for attempted ballistic missile attacks on American forces on Tuesday. Iran has continued launching attacks across the region in response. Jordan reported shooting down five Iranian missiles, while Kuwait said one person was killed in an Iranian strike. The conflict is drawing in additional countries, including through the first publicly announced joint US-Saudi strikes against Iranian proxies in Iraq.

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BBBC News★★★★★2026-07-30 21:00

France plans to dispose of a small portion of its holding in Orange, the country’s largest telecoms operator, according to two people familiar with the matter. The secondary share sale began on Thursday. One of the sources said the transaction could generate 1.1 billion euros, equivalent to $1.27 billion. The sale would reduce part of the French state’s position in the company.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-30 22:15Original

An improvised cabinet reshuffle by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has backfired. Political egos and lingering resentment within his party are raising questions about whether the episode could undermine the stability of his government. Merz holds only a narrow 12-vote majority in parliament as he seeks to advance several reform packages. The tensions may also benefit the far-right Alternative for Germany, which is already leading nationwide polls.

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DDW News★★★☆☆2026-07-30 23:30

The European Union has unveiled a plan to expand hyperscale artificial intelligence capabilities through a mix of public and private funding. The initiative is intended to give the bloc greater independence from governments outside Europe. It proposes building seven new sites across the EU to support that goal.

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DDW★★★★☆2026-07-30 15:15Original

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is making food insecurity worse, the head of the U.N. food agency warned Wednesday. Congo is already contending with one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. The outbreak is adding pressure to an environment where people are struggling to secure food and humanitarian needs are already severe. Its impact is therefore extending beyond the immediate health emergency.

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TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-07-30 11:15

India has called in executives from U.S. technology giant Meta, according to a senior official speaking on Thursday. The move followed a brief restriction imposed last week by Meta’s Facebook platform on a post from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian authorities are seeking an explanation for the platform’s handling of the post. The episode highlights a dispute between the government and the social-media company over content access.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-30 15:01Original

A government-appointed panel examining social media’s impact on mental health has recommended stronger online age checks to identify users more accurately. Although Australia and Malaysia have raised the minimum age for accessing social media, the experts said Singapore should not follow that approach. One panel member argued that addressing platform features that could expose users to safety risks matters more than imposing a blanket age restriction. The recommendations focus on reducing harmful risks within platforms rather than banning younger users outright.

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CCNA★★★☆☆2026-07-30 15:11

China’s renewable energy sector continued its rapid expansion during the first half of the year, according to the National Energy Administration. Renewable sources produced a record 41.2% of the country’s total electricity generation. It was the first time the share had risen above 40%, marking a further increase in renewables’ contribution to China’s power supply.

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CChina News Service★★★☆☆2026-07-30 14:45Original

At least 13 people were killed and dozens more injured in another night of heavy Russian attacks on Ukraine. Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones at targets across the country, with casualties reported mainly in the Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regions. Poland is separately investigating a reported violation of its airspace and an explosion on its territory. Prime Minister Donald Tusk is preparing to travel to a site affected in eastern Ukraine.

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TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-07-30 07:04Original

Bolivia’s former president Evo Morales remains defiant after a new arrest warrant was issued. He is being investigated over what authorities describe as an alleged “armed uprising” against the state, along with other matters. The warrant adds fresh legal pressure as the investigation proceeds. The report does not indicate that Morales has accepted the allegations.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-07-30 04:27Original

Japan’s government lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year on Thursday. Rising oil prices tied to tensions in the Middle East are squeezing household spending and corporate profits. The increase in energy costs is adding pressure to the country’s economic outlook.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-30 02:50Original

Kumamoto Prefecture says 11 people have so far been rescued from Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kashima Town, where an explosion occurred after the earthquake. Five of those rescued have died, while one is in cardiac arrest. Five others were injured, as rescue efforts continue at the scene.

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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-07-30 01:02Original

Donald Trump is considering controls on artificial intelligence following hacking incidents involving OpenAI. The possibility signals a shift in tone from his administration. Until now, the administration has generally taken a hands-off approach to the technology. The reported reconsideration suggests that recent security concerns may be prompting a more interventionist discussion around AI policy.

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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-07-30 00:41Original

Media reports say the latest US strikes on Iran do not signify a return to full-scale hostilities. Separately, a US official told The Wall Street Journal that the attack was more powerful than earlier strikes. The account distinguishes the latest operation from a broader resumption of fighting. It places the action within continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran.

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TTASS★★★★☆2026-07-30 05:01Original

US President Donald Trump has again indicated that he supports selling F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye. His latest signal comes despite opposition from Israel. The stance shows Trump continuing to back the proposed arms sale in the face of Israeli objections.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-07-30 01:04Original

A bipartisan group of US senators urged Apple to drop any plans to purchase chips from Chinese semiconductor suppliers that have been blacklisted. The companies named were CXMT Corp. and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. The senators warned that such purchases could leave the iPhone maker dependent on a US adversary for crucial components.

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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-07-30 00:00Original

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci for invoking the Fifth Amendment during his Senate hearing. Hawley also challenged how Fauci handled the COVID-19 pandemic. He made the remarks on “Hannity,” framing the testimony as a question of accountability in the Senate’s examination.

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FFox News★★★☆☆2026-07-30 07:45