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Thursday, 13 August 2026

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President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea announced a package to boost the housing supply and support young homebuyers, aiming to stabilize the soaring housing market. The government proposed higher taxes on wealthy homeowners as part of this effort. Meanwhile, in the tech sector, Anthropic is in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for approximately $6 billion, which would be the largest known acquisition in Anthropic's history.

In finance, Tata Motors CV shares surged over 6% after the company announced an 83% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax. Oil prices also dropped due to a lower-than-expected global demand outlook, with Brent crude falling to $88.16 a barrel and WTI crude declining to $82.38 a barrel. Additionally, the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation announced a 7.05% increase in water and sewerage charges, further straining the finances of Karachi residents.

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

AI

AI

Gemini 3.7 Flash launches three weeks after last model, live in Spark

Just three weeks after the last release , Google today announced Gemini 3.7 Flash, which continues the company’s accelerated cadence.

·9to5google.com·8 outlets

Three weeks following Gemini 3.6 Flash, Google has unveiled Gemini 3.7 Flash, showcasing the tech giant's rapid release cycle. The new model's enhancements stem from developer input and algorithmic innovations, aiming to deliver better performance across various domains, such as software engineering, web development, and knowledge work.

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Tech

Tech

I've found the best Google Pixel 11 preorder deals — save up to $1,300 on any model

Google Pixel 11 preorders are live and I've rounded up the best deals you can get at T-Mobile, Best Buy, and more. Here's where you'll save the most.

·tomsguide.com·8 outlets

Google's 2026 phone lineup has been refreshed, with the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold unveiled at the Made by Google event. Preorder deals for these phones are now live, with the Pixel 11 releasing on August 20. T-Mobile is offering free Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL with select data plans and no trade-in required.

Verizon is providing the Pixel 11 Pro with a free Pixel Watch 5 and Tab S10 F 5G, while AT&T is giving a free Pixel 11 Pro or Pixel 11 Pro XL with a trade-in. Xfinity Mobile allows new customers to get the Pixel 11 free with a trade-in, and there's also an option for up to $350 gift card at Best Buy and up to $200 at Amazon.

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iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: When is the Next Apple Event?

It is now mid-August, meaning that Apple's annual iPhone event is just around the corner. Below, we take a look at when the event might be held this year. This September, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and an all-new foldable iPhone that will reportedly be named the iPhone Ultra .

·macrumors.com·3 outlets

Business

Business

Selena Gomez & Her Mental Health Startup Hit With Investor Fraud Lawsuit: ‘Financial Calamity’

Five men allege they were duped into investing $1.2 million in Wondermind based on a "fiction."

·billboard.com·12 outlets

Five investors have filed a lawsuit against Selena Gomez and her mental health startup Wondermind, alleging the company engaged in fraud. According to the complaint, Selena Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and former Wondermind executive Danielle Pierson defrauded five men out of $1.2 million in investments in 2022. The investors claim they were misled into believing the company had substantial financial prospects and lucrative operations.

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Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

Trump White House says it’s losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump White House said in a new report on Thursday that countries are routing their exports through third countries to avoid U.S.…

·apnews.com·7 outlets

The Trump White House has released a report revealing that countries are evading U.S. tariffs by transshipping exports through third nations, resulting in annual revenue losses of $19 billion to $26 billion. China, in particular, has been accused of sending goods to various countries like Mexico and Malaysia for packaging and limited assembly, a strategy designed to maintain the growth of its manufacturing sector and challenge American factories and employment.

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World

World

Putin visits Kuril islands claimed by Japan for first time

·channelnewsasia.com·11 outlets

Russian President Vladimir Putin ventured to the Kuril islands for the first time on June 13, 2023, triggering a vehement protest from Japan, which also lays claim to these disputed territories. The Kuril Islands, located to the east of Russia, are known as the Northern Territories in Japan. Tensions between the two nations have historically surrounded the islands, which were annexed by the Soviet Union in 1945 following Japan's surrender in World War II.

Russian media reported that Putin visited a fish-processing facility on the Kurils, where he was presented with caviar.

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Science

Science

Colombia earthquake: Rescue operation enters 'final phase'

Rescuers are racing against a critical 72-hour window to find survivors after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that has killed 265 people, left hundreds missing, and displaced tens of thousands across western Colombia.

·dw.com·10 outlets

As the 72-hour window since Colombia's devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake drew to a close, rescue teams intensified their efforts to locate survivors amid mounting urgency. Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder declared, "We're entering the final phase," warning that the odds of finding more survivors dwindled with each passing minute. President Abelardo de la Espriella reported the death toll had risen to 265, with 3,500 injured and nearly 500 people still unaccounted for.

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Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

Trump’s new childhood vaccine order ‘not supported’ by evidence, experts say

'Childhood vaccination continues to be one of our most powerful tools to prevent illness and support child health in Canada,' the agency wrote.

·globalnews.ca·8 outlets

Healthcare groups in Canada have dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's recent executive order on childhood vaccines as unsupported by evidence. Canada's pediatric society maintains its adherence to the country's standard immunization schedule created by medical professionals based on scientific research. The Canadian Public Health Association also expressed concern over the U.S. order, stating that it lacks current evidence and should not prompt any alteration in children's vaccinations in Canada.

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Culture

Culture

As the US and Iran spar over Hormuz deal, the world waits with bated breath

As the US and Iran spar over Hormuz deal, the world waits with bated breath newspress_en Thu, 08/13/2026 - 06:23 Business & Economy Only six vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on 10 August, according to shipping data reported by Reuters . Before the war broke out in late February, between 130 and 140 crossed each day. One of the world’s busiest trade routes now looked like an abandoned…

·en.majalla.com·12 outlets

As the US and Iran engage in negotiations over the future of the Strait of Hormuz, the global community watches anxiously. On August 10th, only six vessels navigated the crucial waterway, down from the typical 130-140 vessels per day prior to the conflict that erupted in late February. This narrow passage, once the epicenter of global trade, now resembles an abandoned port, with ships stationed at its edges awaiting political decisions on the path forward.

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Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in Toronto

Iga Swiatek outlasted Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 on Wednesday to book a Toronto title showdown with world number two Elena Rybakina.Australian Open champion Rybakina delivered another gutsy comeback, beating fourth-seeded Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 to reach Thursday's final in the hard court warm-up for the US Open.

·sports.yahoo.com·5 outlets

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