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The Daily Edition

Tuesday, 11 August 2026

400 stories across 8 sections

The Takeaway

Vingroup's satellite unit, VinSpace, has signed a contract with SpaceX for upcoming satellite missions, with the satellites set to embark on a SpaceX Transporter rideshare mission. Meanwhile, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part of a consortium reportedly close to acquiring a stake in English Premier League club Liverpool, valuing the club at approximately £4 billion.

In South Korea, the top 10 exporters saw a significant surge in their share of the country's total outbound shipments in the second quarter, attributed to the booming technology sector, particularly semiconductors.

In other news, the Japanese yen steadied after a US-Japan intervention aimed at boosting the currency, while the Australian dollar reached an eight-week high. Australia's central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia, kept interest rates unchanged at 4.35% for a second consecutive meeting. On the tech front, OCBC bank has launched platinum and palladium trading on its app for retail investors, with a minimum investment of 0.01 ounce of each metal.

The Korean National Police Agency and US authorities have also issued a joint advisory warning against Gunra ransomware attacks, urging companies to bolster their security measures.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

OpenAI’s ChatGPT/Codex desktop app is now on Linux

AI

OpenAI’s ChatGPT/Codex desktop app is now on Linux

On Tuesday, OpenAI launched its ChatGPT desktop for Linux. Now in preview, the app, which combines ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and The post OpenAI’s ChatGPT/Codex desktop app is now on Linux appeared first on The New Stack .

·thenewstack.io·4 outlets

On Tuesday, OpenAI unveiled its desktop version of ChatGPT for Linux, a preview app that amalgamates ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex. The Linux app, compatible with Ubuntu 24.04, 26.04 LTS, Debian 13, and Fedora 43 and 44, can be downloaded via .deb and .rpm packages tailored for both x64 and ARM64 architectures. OpenAI spokesperson expressed that Linux had been a highly sought-after platform for the desktop app and that its release now makes the ChatGPT and Codex accessible across every major desktop operating system.

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Tech

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: I spent weeks testing it, and I don’t want to put this beauty down

Tech

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: I spent weeks testing it, and I don’t want to put this beauty down

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the most exciting phone Samsung has made in years. It's pricey and makes a deep compromise, but what it offers is plenty of utilitarian charm, reliability, and longevity in a versatile shell.

·digitaltrends.com·2 outlets

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has been the most enjoyable foldable phone I've ever used, and I've spent weeks testing it. The redesigned 5.5-inch cover screen and 7.6-inch inner panel, with their 10:16 and 4:3 aspect ratios, respectively, have addressed two key issues - one-handed typing and full-screen viewing. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip, the phone handles everything from multitasking to gaming effortlessly.

However, prolonged use does cause the thin body to shed some performance to maintain its temperature.

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Business

Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to seven vessels as US-Iran deal hopes fade

Business

Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to seven vessels as US-Iran deal hopes fade

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to seven commodity vessels on Monday, below the 10-day average of about 12, as hopes of a US-Iran peace deal continued to fade. Six vessels entered the strait: a Handysize carrying steel, a Panamax carrying grains and oilseeds, a Handy/MR1 tanker carrying diesel-type oil products, an MR tanker, a VLGC (very large gas carrier) and a small tanker,…

·thenationalnews.com·2 outlets

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dwindled to seven commodity vessels on Monday, a sharp decline from the 10-day average of around 12, as optimism for a US-Iran peace deal dwindles. Six ships entered the strait, including a Handysize for steel, a Panamax vessel carrying grains and oilseeds, a Handy/MR1 tanker for diesel oil, an MR tanker, a VLGC, and a small tanker both in ballast.

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Mega deals push SEA tech funding to 12-month high in July 2026

Mega deals push SEA tech funding to 12-month high in July 2026

Southeast Asia’s technology funding market had one of its strongest months in recent memory in July 2026, as startups in the region raised US$4.779 billion across 17 rounds, according to data from Tracxn. The headline figure marks a 25.53 per cent increase from June 2026 and a sharp 180.9 per cent rise from July 2025.

·e27.co·2 outlets

Heathrow overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airport

Heathrow overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airport

Heathrow said the case for expansion has “never been clearer” after it was overtaken by Istanbul as Europe’s busiest airport. The West London transport hub has long been Europe’s busiest travel destination, and is currently locked in a dispute with the regulator over its plans for a third runway. “The case for expansion has never [...]

·cityam.com·2 outlets

Good ideas are everywhere, venture capital isn’t

Good ideas are everywhere, venture capital isn’t

Investors often say they back exceptional founders and ambitious ideas. In practice, they also invest in the environment surrounding those companies. When Airwallex, founded in Melbourne, made Singapore its global headquarters, the decision was about more than location.

·e27.co

Finance & Markets

China’s stocks mixed, Hong Kong slips as Hormuz reopening hopes fade

Finance & Markets

China’s stocks mixed, Hong Kong slips as Hormuz reopening hopes fade

Attacks on Middle East shipping and oil infrastructure, along with Iran's renewed demands and rejection of direct US talks, added uncertainty over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

·freemalaysiatoday.com·3 outlets

Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 0.6%, with technology shares dropping 1.3%, on Tuesday. Mainland Chinese stocks experienced mixed results, while Hong Kong shares edged lower as investors reconsidered the prospects for ending the US-Iran conflict and consequently, the boost in oil prices.

The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.1%, while the blue-chip CSI300 index gained 0.2%. The smaller Shenzhen index rose by 0.4%, while the ChiNext Composite index increased by 1.4%. Shanghai's tech-focused STAR50 index also showed a slight increase of 0.2%.

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World

Trump’s Iran strategy depends on economic pain. The pain is mounting

World

Trump’s Iran strategy depends on economic pain. The pain is mounting

Deepening poverty, rising household debt, rampant inflation, hidden unemployment. The indicators for Iran’s economy signal a deepening crisis on multiple fronts – and at least one official news outlet is not shy about reporting it. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump made clear that inflicting economic pain on Iran is part of Washington’s strategy. “We … The post Trump’s Iran strategy depends on…

·egyptindependent.com·11 outlets

Iran's economic crisis is deepening, with rising poverty, household debt, inflation, and unemployment, according to official reports. US President Donald Trump has indicated that economic pressure on Iran is part of the US strategy, stating that the country is "watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money."

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North Korea quietly hikes phone prices at the border

North Korea has quietly raised the prices of two mobile phone models sold in four border provinces, adding 500 Chinese yuan (about $74) to each. The change only recently came to light, even though people in the region have been grappling with the higher prices for weeks. Phone prices were already out of reach for […]

·dailynk.com·10 outlets

Science

Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe

Science

Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe

The scramble for protective glasses has reached fever pitch across Europe ahead of Wednesday's rare total solar eclipse, as pharmacies, opticians and other shops struggle to keep them in stock.

·thelocal.fr·8 outlets

A total solar eclipse is approaching Europe on Wednesday, prompting a desperate scramble for protective glasses across the continent. Pharmacies, opticians and other shops are struggling to keep up with the overwhelming demand. In Spain, where parts of the country will experience totality, many distribution points have run out of certified protective glasses.

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Health & Medicine

The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer

Health & Medicine

The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer

Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".

·bbc.co.uk·11 outlets

Actress Lucy Davis, known for her role as Dawn Tinsley in the UK version of The Office, has disclosed that she is battling incurable breast cancer. The 53-year-old, daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott, shared her diagnosis on Instagram, stating that her cancer had metastasized to her bones, specifically her spine, hip, and ribs.

The initial symptom was a small, hard spot that she initially ignored. Despite the diagnosis, Davis remains positive, focusing on living her remaining time in a joyful manner and cherishing memories, such as seeing her late dog Gracie. She expressed gratitude for the lessons learned from her experience and emphasized the importance of animal rights.

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Trump pushes overhaul of US childhood vaccine policy

In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts warn the changes lack scientific backing and could leave children less protected.

·dw.com·3 outlets

Aids is no longer exceptional. What happens now?

Aids is no longer exceptional. What happens now?

For decades, Aids was treated as exceptional — and the money, activism, science and political attention followed. At the International Aids Conference in Rio, it was clear: that era is ending. Mia Malan asks what the HIV movement — and its many conferences — should become next. The post Aids is no longer exceptional. What happens now?

·bhekisisa.org·2 outlets

Culture

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Culture

Trump warns of 'terrible mistake' if FIFA replaces Infantino

US President Donald Trump has warned FIFA would be making a "terrible mistake" if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football's governing body. Infantino has come under pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men's World Cup to private investors.

·sports.yahoo.com·5 outlets

US President Donald Trump has cautioned that FIFA would be making a "terrible mistake" if they decided to replace Gianni Infantino as the head of the world football governing body. Infantino has faced criticism after his controversial plan to sell a portion of FIFA's World Cup revenues to private investors. In a recent post on his social media platform, Trump labeled the idea of replacing Infantino as "costly" and praised him for overseeing the most successful World Cup in history.

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Francesca Hong's Chances of Beating David Crowley in Wisconsin: Final Polls

Francesca Hong leads David Crowley as polls and prediction markets favor her in Wisconsin’s primary.

  • Francesca Hong leads David Crowley by 22 points in Wisconsin primary poll
  • Hong's campaign focuses on permanent affordability and progressive policies
  • Prediction markets give Hong a 94.9% chance of winning the Democratic primary

·newsweek.com·4 outlets

Why are South Korean football fans choosing European clubs over the K League?

Why are South Korean football fans choosing European clubs over the K League?

Yoon Jin-woo had never gone to Seoul World Cup Stadium to watch FC Seoul, the city’s team and the club that calls South Korean football’s symbolic home its own. But on Sunday night, he made the pilgrimage from the suburbs of Gimpo to see Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, two European clubs whose pull in South Korea rivals, and often…

·scmp.com·4 outlets

‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart

The "Superman" star will make his debut in Season 2, set to begin filming this fall The post ‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart appeared first on TheWrap .

  • Nicholas Hoult cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO Harry Potter series
  • Lockhart's role from Chamber of Secrets to appear in Season 2
  • Hoult known for Superman and Nosferatu roles

·thewrap.com·4 outlets