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Not all green card lottery winners will receive a visa

The US State Department warned in its August 2026 visa bulletin that the Diversity Visa Program (DV-2026) green card quota may be exhausted before the official end of the fiscal y...

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Yesterday 10:35

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Musk predicted when AI will surpass human intelligence

SpaceX founder and xAI CEO Elon Musk stated that within the next five years, artificial intelligence systems could surpass the combined intelligence of all of humanity. The entrepreneur made this statement in an interview with the British magazine The Economist.According to him, after this, there will be practically no tasks that...

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24.07.2026

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Mercedes-Benz sales may be banned in the US

A US Senate committee has approved a bill restricting the activities of automakers with significant Chinese shareholders. According to Reuters, the bill could affect Mercedes...

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24.07.2026

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Georgia plunged into darkness as a massive blackout engulfed the country

On the night of July 24, Georgia experienced a massive power outage that affected virtually the entire country, inbusiness.kz reports, citing Deutsche Welle.Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Telavi, Borjomi, Bakuriani, Zugdidi, and several other cities were left without power. Due to the power outage, pumping stations automatically shut d...

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24.07.2026

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Google announced that the number of Gemini users has grown to 950 million per month

Google announced that the number of monthly active users of its Gemini chatbot has exceeded 950 million, TechCrunch reported, citing Alphabet's Q2 2026 earnings presentation.By the end of Q4 2025, this figure stood at over 750 million users. With growth to 950 million, Google's chatbot is approaching the popularity of its competit...

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23.07.2026

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8 flip smartphones

Samsung announced three foldable smartphones: the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8. Russian retailers have opened pre-orders for the new devices, priced from 1912 USD, 2167 USD, and 1338 USD, respectively.Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 UltraThe Galaxy Z Fold 8 feature...

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23.07.2026

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The 2026 World Cup anthem sets a record by topping the Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube charts

The official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, "Dai Dai," performed by Colombian singer Shakira, set a record by simultaneously topping several major global charts, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, according to The Sun newspaper.Shakira made history with her official World Cup song, Dai Dai, which became the first tra...

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22.07.2026

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RIA Novosti: Turkish banks and currency exchange offices have resumed accepting old dollars

Banks and currency exchange offices in Türkiye have resumed accepting old-style dollar cash, according to RIA Novosti, citing government sources.According to sources, local authorities have taken steps to normalize the situation, and the issue with accepting old-style dollars has been completely resolved. Tourists, they say, shoul...

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22.07.2026

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France has banned social media for children under 15

The French parliament approved a law banning children under 15 from using social media, including TikTok, making the country the first in the European Union to adopt such a measure. The initiative had long been championed by President Emmanuel Macron, who called it a key reform of his second term and promised to ensure its implementation by September....

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22.07.2026

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Drivers over 65 will be required to undergo a medical examination every two years

In Kazakhstan, amendments to the Law on Road Traffic have been approved and will come into effect on August 25, 2026. According to the new regulations, drivers over 65 will be required to undergo a medical examination every two years.According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, information on the results of the medical examinati...

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22.07.2026

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Apple to launch device leasing program in partnership with Klarna

Apple is preparing to launch the Apple Upgrade program—a leasing service for most iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch models—on July 28, 2026, Bloomberg<...

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21.07.2026

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China and Russia have synchronized their visa-free regime until the end of 2027

China has extended its visa-free travel for Russian citizens until December 31, 2027. This was announced in an updated memo on the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.According to the document, Russians with regular international passports will be able to enter the country visa-free until the specified date. Previously, th...

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21.07.2026

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The Spanish national team celebrated its World Cup victory with a parade in Madrid

The World Cup champions, the Spanish national team, returned to their homeland and took part in a parade on open buses through central Madrid. The welcoming ceremony was presided over by King Felipe VI of Spain, and the players were also received by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez,...

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20.07.2026

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EU fines AliExpress 629 million USD for selling “illegal and counterfeit goods”

The European Commission has fined the AliExpress marketplace 629 million USD for violating the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). This is the largest fine imposed under this law since it came into force.According to the regulator, the platform failed to properly assess the risks associated with the sale of unsafe and counterfeit goods...

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20.07.2026

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Starmer announced his retirement as British Prime Minister

Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his retirement from the government, Sky News reports.The politician announced his intention to visit King Charles III to formally announce his resignation. He noted that during his six-and-a-half years as leader of the Labour Party, he led it from its historic defeat in 20...

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20.07.2026

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Japan's parliament has upheld the male-line succession to the throne

Japan's parliament has amended the Imperial Household Law for the first time in over 75 years, aiming to address the dwindling size of the imperial family. The changes relax the rules of succession, but the ban on women ascending to the throne remains in place, according to the Associated Press and BBC News.One of the amendments a...

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18.07.2026

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Actress Brenda Fricker, who starred in "Home Alone 2", has died

Irish actress Brenda Fricker, the first Irish-born actress to win an "Oscar", has died at the age of 81, Kazinform reported, citing euronews.com.Fricker won an "Oscar" in 1990 for Best Supporting Actress for her role as the mother of Irish writer and artist Christy Brown in the biographical drama "My Left Foot". She became the fir...

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17.07.2026

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New Yorkers advised to stay home due to smog ahead of the World Cup final

Air quality in the New York and New Jersey area has noticeably worsened ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Wildfires in neighboring Canada have caused the deterioration, with smoke spreading across the region, turning the sky gray.According to local media, the air quality index (AQI) in the region is in...

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16.07.2026

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The US is considering introducing a 100 thousand USD bail requirement for green card applicants — WSJ

US authorities are considering introducing a 100 thousand USD cash bail for some green card applicants, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing...

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16.07.2026

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Unicode has announced nine new emoji for its 2027 update

On the eve of World Emoji Day, the Unicode Consortium announced a set of nine new characters that will be included in the Emoji 18.0 update and will appear on user devices in the spring of 2027. This was announced on the organization's official blog.World Emoji Day is celebrated on July 17th—the date is reflected on the calendar i...

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