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Acclaimed Producer Moritz Borman Dies at 71

German-born film producer Moritz Borman, known for Oscar-nominated works including 'The Quiet American' and collaborations with Oliver Stone, died of natural causes in Munich.

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Ducati CEO Discusses Brand Legacy and Future Racing Plans

Ducati's chief executive officer emphasizes the brand's identity as a high-performance motorcycle manufacturer committed to spectacular motorsport. Management prepares for the 2027 racing season with new rider additions aimed at delivering exciting competition.

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Alibaba Bans Code Security Tool

Chinese technology giant Alibaba prohibited employees from using Claude Code due to alleged security vulnerabilities and backdoor risks. The ban cited previous concerns about hidden code tracking Chinese users, triggering widespread debate.

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Farage Cashes In on Gold Bullion Deal

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage receives 270,000 pounds for 12 hours promoting Direct Bullion. Farage's expanding side ventures include social media influencing, GB News appearances, and Cameo videos.

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Record Aluminium Facility Planned for India

India's Adani Group and Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company have signed a memorandum for a record-breaking $11.5 billion integrated aluminium facility in Odisha. The project is expected to create over 53,000 jobs and boost domestic metallurgy production.

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Personal Pricing Debate Centers on Consumer Fairness

Regulators debate algorithmic pricing strategies that vary by individual customer, with proponents arguing targeted pricing efficiently serves diverse demographics while critics warn that elimination of price discrimination could harm students, seniors, and coupon-using households.

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World Cup Exit Halts German Football Viewership Surge

German viewer interest in World Cup streaming plummeted after the team's group-stage elimination, while Prime Video's 'Off Campus' dominated charts with over 10 million viewers in June.

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‘The brakes failed and they’ve crashed the car’: how the Big Four’s wheels fell

VM-genistrek: Drog fram PC-en midt på bana ‘The brakes failed and they’ve crashed the car’: how the Big Four’s wheels fell off Down Under Alt skulle avgjerast på straffesparkkonkurranse. Då prøvde Australia seg på eit gamalt triks, som ikkje gjekk so

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Nigeria Fails to Reach 2026 World Cup

Nigeria missed qualification for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the tournament's increased capacity to 48 teams. Journalist Stephanie Shaakaa reflected on the tragedy of missing opportunity as African nations seek greater representation.

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Municipal Official Shot Dead in Manta

Christian Rafael Cantos Párraga, a municipal official in Manta, Ecuador, was fatally shot outside city hall on July 2, 2026. The armed attack occurred as he arrived for work, highlighting ongoing violence in the coastal city.

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India and Japan Condemn Pakistan-Backed Terrorism

Indian PM Modi and Japanese PM Takaichi jointly condemned terrorist attacks including incidents in Pahalgam and at the Red Fort. The statement calls for action against terrorist organizations LeT and JeM operating with alleged Pakistan backing.

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Female Bias in Ancient Homo Naledi Fossil Record Deepens Mystery

Nearly two dozen Homo naledi individuals recovered from a remote cave are nearly all female, deepening the enigma surrounding this early human ancestor species discovered in South Africa.

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Pakistan Exports Fall Below Target

Pakistan's merchandise exports missed the fiscal year 2026 target by $4.87 billion, recording $30.13 billion against a projected $35 billion. Export proceeds contracted 5.97 percent compared to the previous year, while trade deficit widened significantly amid rising imports.

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Ryanair Warns of EU Border Chaos

Ryanair predicts passport queue chaos from the EU's new biometric border system. The budget airline calls on governments to delay the rollout until after summer travel peaks.

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