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Global Ocean Surface Temperature Hits Record 21.1°C Ahead of El Niño Peak
The global sea surface temperature reached a record 21.1°C on August 22, 2026, surpassing previous highs before the El Niño peak later this year.
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South Korea and US hold talks to boost nuclear cooperation including submarines
South Korea and the US held two-day consultations in Seoul to advance nuclear cooperation and discuss nuclear-powered submarines.
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Fiji rejects Australian billionaires’ plan to burn imported waste for energy
Fiji’s environment ministry rejected a proposal to build a large waste-to-energy incinerator near Nadi on June 4, 2026.
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France and Saudi Arabia agree on €6 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris
France and Saudi Arabia agreed on August 24 to build a €6 billion Dragon Ball Z-themed amusement park near Paris, backed by a Saudi investment fund.
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Trump administration to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas of asylum seekers
The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas of foreigners who have sought asylum in the US since 2016.
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Israel and Lebanon agree conditional ceasefire as oil prices slip amid US-Iran talks
Israel and Lebanon agreed on a conditional ceasefire tied to Hezbollah halting fire as Brent crude dropped to $97 a barrel amid stalled US-Iran talks.
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Trump signs executive order to tighten customs enforcement with AI tools
President Trump signed an order Wednesday directing stronger customs enforcement using AI to crack down on tariff evasion and illegal imports.
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Singapore two-year dollar swap rate hits record discount vs US amid capital inflows and Fed outlook
Singapore's two-year dollar swap rate fell to a record 246 basis points discount to US rates driven by strong capital inflows and expectations of Fed hikes.
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Anthropic plans Singapore presence, opens key AI-related job recruitment
Anthropic will establish operations in Singapore and is hiring Asia-Pacific accounting, product support, and research economist roles.
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Ted Danson apologizes for 1993 blackface performance at Whoopi Goldberg roast
Ted Danson publicly apologized for his 1993 blackface act and racial slurs during a roast of Whoopi Goldberg.
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Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 in Xabi Alonso’s Premier League managerial debut
Chelsea won 3-2 at Fulham on August 24 as Xabi Alonso made his competitive managerial debut in the Premier League.
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US Supreme Court allows Trump mail-in voting restrictions before midterms
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to let the Trump administration enforce mail-in voting limits ahead of November midterms.
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Manchester City agree £34.2 million deal to sign Palmeiras winger Allan Elias
Manchester City have agreed to sign 22-year-old Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras for up to £34.2 million.
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Singapore stocks fall 1.4% as Middle East tensions worsen and Fed rate fears rise
Singapore equities dropped sharply Thursday, June 4, 2020, after escalating Middle East conflict and renewed US interest rate hike concerns.
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South Korean Beekeeper Warns Climate Change Threatens Bees and Honey Production
Park Gyeong-je, a veteran South Korean beekeeper, highlights climate change’s impact on bees and challenges to beekeeping viability.
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Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust to sell Parc de Meslay cold warehouse in France for €5.7 million
Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust announced it will sell the Parc de Meslay cold chain warehouse in Tours, France, for 5.7 million euros to SNC France Plateformes.
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Violent Museum Heists Rise in Europe, Thieves Recruited via Social Media Target Priceless Artifacts
European museums face increasing violent robberies as social media-recruited thieves steal precious metals and cultural treasures using weapons and explosives.
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Nicholas Galitzine details intense physical and mental preparation for He-Man role
Actor Nicholas Galitzine described the rigorous training and mental effort to portray He-Man in Masters of the Universe.
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Nottingham Forest reject Manchester City's £80 million bid for Elliot Anderson
Manchester City submitted an £80 million opening bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, which was rejected, as negotiations continue.
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2026 U.S. Women's Open debuts at Riviera Country Club with record purse and rising female golf participation
The 2026 U.S. Women's Open begins today at Riviera Country Club in California, featuring top LPGA players and a $12.5 million purse.
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Apple starts requiring age verification for new App Store accounts in Texas from June 4, 2023
Apple began enforcing age verification for new App Store accounts in Texas on June 4, 2023, requiring users to prove they are over 18.
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Control Resonant offers 2-day PS5-exclusive early access with digital deluxe edition
Remedy announced Control Resonant will launch on September 24 with a 48-hour PS5-exclusive early access for digital deluxe edition buyers.
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First confirmed case of flesh-eating New World screwworm found in Texas cattle
The US confirmed its first case of the parasitic New World screwworm in a Texas calf on June 3, 2026, prompting response efforts and import restrictions.
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Flavio Cobolli uses Rafa Nadal’s shower stall during French Open run
Flavio Cobolli used Rafa Nadal’s longtime French Open shower stall en route to a quarter-final win over Felix Auger-Aliassime.