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Grand Theft Auto VI set for November 19 release, reshaping 2026 game launch schedules
Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2026, causing major publishers to adjust other game release dates across the year.
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All 10 Episodes of Among Us Animated Series Released on Paramount+
Paramount+ released all 10 episodes of the Among Us animated series, surprise-dropped June 5 during Summer Game Fest.
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Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel strike over 3 months ago; son Mojtaba’s role unclear
Ali Khamenei was killed three months ago but not buried, while his son Mojtaba has not appeared publicly and holds uncertain power in Iran.
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England suffer 4-0 defeat to Spain in Women's World Cup qualifying match
England lost 4-0 to Spain in Majorca, jeopardizing automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
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Final Fantasy’s Tifa Lockhart joins Street Fighter 6 as Year 4 Pass character
Capcom announced Tifa Lockhart will join Street Fighter 6 as a Year 4 Pass character, releasing early 2027.
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At least 47 killed and over 50 kidnapped in gang raid on Kenscoff, Haiti
A gang attack on Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince killed at least 47 people, injured 22, and kidnapped over 50 on August 22-23, 2026.
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Mafia: The Old Country launches Man of Honor DLC featuring Ennio Salieri’s backstory
Mafia: The Old Country released the Man of Honor DLC on August 14, adding two new story chapters and Free Ride content for $10.
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Japan to Survey Animal Cafes on Hygiene and Animal Welfare from September 2026
Japan’s Environment Ministry will launch a survey of animal cafes in September to check hygiene and animal welfare compliance amid rising concerns.
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Paramount Cancels Big-Budget Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG Originally Announced in 2024
Paramount confirmed its AAA Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG announced in 2024 is no longer in production following its 2025 merger.
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007 First Light to get new story DLC featuring pirate king Bawma later this year
007 First Light will add a story DLC starring pirate king Bawma with voice actor Lenny Kravitz, arriving later in 2026.
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Hot Wheels Infinite Rush announced for September 2026 release on major platforms
Milestone announced Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, an open-world arcade racer, for release in September 2026 on major consoles and PC.
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Stranger Than Heaven Game Set for January 15, 2027 Release with Tupac as Character
RGG Studio announced Stranger Than Heaven will launch January 15, 2027, featuring Tupac Shakur as a playable character.
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Rafael Nadal says he ‘almost never’ plays tennis since 2024 retirement as Netflix doc premieres
Rafael Nadal said he barely plays tennis since retiring in 2024 as a Netflix docuseries on his career launched.
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Raphinha and Fermin Lopez score as Barcelona win 2-0 against Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at Camp Nou in their LaLiga 2026-2027 home opener.
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OpenAI unveils Jalapeño AI chip, outperforming Nvidia GB200 and GB300 in efficiency and latency
OpenAI presented its Jalapeño AI inference chip on August 25, reporting superior power efficiency and latency versus Nvidia GB200 and GB300 systems.
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Anthropic launches Model Hardware Standard to enable AI control of physical devices
Anthropic unveiled the Model Hardware Standard to let AI agents operate lab and manufacturing devices with faster setup and autonomous control.
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Arsenal target Julian Alvarez while Man City pursue Everton's Iliman Ndiaye
Arsenal are pursuing Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as Manchester City target Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye.
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That's No Moon reveals Crossfire, a new single-player tactical action game
That's No Moon announced Crossfire, a third-person single-player tactical shooter, at Summer Game Fest on June 11, 2026.
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Control Resonant announced as hack-and-slash sequel set in twisted Manhattan
Remedy Entertainment announced Control Resonant, a supernatural hack-and-slash sequel focusing on Dylan Faden, releasing fall 2026.
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Minecraft Dungeons 2 set for September 29, 2026 release on multiple platforms
Mojang and Microsoft announce Minecraft Dungeons 2 will launch worldwide on September 29, 2026.
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Chelsea and Fulham advance to League Cup third round with Welbeck scoring on debut
Chelsea beat Luton Town 2-0 while Fulham won 3-0 over AFC Wimbledon to reach the League Cup third round on August 27, 2026.
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Nvidia launches employee-funded PAC to boost influence in US politics
Nvidia launched a political action committee funded by voluntary employee contributions capped at $5,000 each to support US federal candidates.
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GTA 6 introduces complex car theft and realism-focused gameplay changes
Rockstar revealed GTA 6’s overhauled car theft system and realism improvements ahead of its release.
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Virginia man sentenced to life without parole for 2023 murders involving au pair
Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life without parole for the 2023 murders of his wife and Joseph Ryan in Virginia.