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German Government Approves Significant Defense Budget Increase Ahead of NATO Summit The coalition government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz and consisting of the center-right Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union and the Social Democratic Party , approved a budget proposal with total expenditures of 555.4 billion euros for 2027. SBS Jul 7, 2026 10:36 AM

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Top 10% of Taxpayers Paid 87% of Comprehensive Real Estate Tax Last Year Data shows that the top 10% of taxpayers accounted for 87% of the Comprehensive Real Estate Tax paid last year. SBS Jul 7, 2026 10:34 AM

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Global Investment Banks Raise South Korea's Growth Forecast to 3% for the First Time Major global investment banks have raised their average growth forecast for the South Korean economy this year to 3% for the first time. SBS Jul 7, 2026 10:32 AM

Despite Trump's Ban, U.S. Agencies Have Been Using Mythos for Months government agencies have been using Mythos, an AI model developed by Anthropic, for several months, despite ongoing conflicts regarding the scope of artificial intelligence usage. SBS Jul 7, 2026 10:27 AM

Comedian Shin Ki-ru Addresses Controversy Over 'Han River Ramyeon Machine' at Her Mother's Funeral on 'You're My Destiny' A heartwarming and cheerful display of loyalty will grace the screen as comedian Shin Ki-ru steps up to comfort her close friend, comedian Heo Anna, who is struggling with deep grief after losing her pets. SBS Star Jul 7, 2026 10:26 AM

PM Takaichi Suggests 'Three Non-Nuclear Principles' Could Be Subject to Discussion, Signaling Potential Review of 'Nuclear Ban' According to local media including the Nihon Keizai Shimbun on July 7, Prime Minister Takaichi said at the Settlement and Administrative Oversight Committee of the House of Councillors of the National Diet the previous day that she would "certainly bring all issues to the table for discussion" regarding the revision of the three major security documents. SBS Jul 7, 2026 10:26 AM

England Weighs Appeal for Quansah's Red Card Following 'Trump Intervention' Controversy national team forward Folarin Balogun was deferred following intervention by U.S. SBS Jul 7, 2026 10:25 AM

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China Launches SLBM with 10,000km Range, Signaling Intensified Military Ambitions China launched a submarine-launched ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean yesterday . SBS Jul 7, 2026 10:25 AM

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Nurse Aide Arrested for Self-Administering Propofol Found in Medical Waste on First Day of Work A nurse aide has been apprehended by police for retrieving and self-administering propofol from a medical waste bin at a dermatology clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. SBS Jul 7, 2026 10:24 AM

Three U.S. and U.K. Investment Firms Express Interest in Acquiring Up to $7 Billion in SK Hynix ADRs hedge fund founded by a former OpenAI researcher, have indicated they may acquire up to $7 billion (approximately 10.7 trillion won) worth of American Depositary Receipts in the upcoming public offering by SK Hynix, the Financial Times reported on July 6 . SBS Jul 7, 2026 10:20 AM