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Lindsay Clancy's Trial Ends with Jury Deliberations in 2023 Child Murders Case
Lindsay Clancy’s trial for murdering her three children in Massachusetts concluded with closing arguments as the jury began deliberations.
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Over 28kg of cocaine seized from foreign vessel in Singapore waters
Singapore Police Coast Guard seized over 28kg of cocaine from a foreign vessel on August 21 in local waters.
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Microsoft Xbox launches disc-to-digital feature for Xbox One and Series X games
Microsoft Xbox announced a new feature letting players convert physical Xbox One and Series X discs into digital licenses tied to those discs.
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US imposes 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian goods; Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation
President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods; Canada responded with matching tariffs to start September 8, 2026.
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Madani government maintains freeze on new gambling licences since late 2022
The Madani government has not issued new gambling licences or increased gambling premises since taking office at the end of 2022.
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Norway's King Harald V in very serious condition, hospitalized since August 17
King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalized in very serious condition at Oslo University Hospital since August 17, 2026.
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Malaysia Health Ministry reviews dengue vaccine amid surge in cases in 2026
Malaysia’s Health Ministry is studying dengue vaccines including a Japanese option before adding them to the National Immunisation Programme amid rising dengue cases.
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Former Tabung Haji chairman and ex-Treasury secretary-general remanded in MACC probe
Malaysia’s MACC remanded former Tabung Haji chairman and ex-Treasury secretary-general for seven days starting Aug 27 in graft probe linked to RCI report.
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Brazil Sues Discord for $97 Million Over Child Protection Failures After Livestream Suicide
Brazil filed a $97 million lawsuit against Discord on August 26 over child safety failures following a 13-year-old girl’s livestreamed suicide.
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Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo hospital
Yayoi Kusama, celebrated for her polka dots and pumpkin sculptures, died August 14 in Tokyo at 97 from multiple organ failure.
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Malaysia to Lead ASEAN Green Jobs Agenda 2026-2030 Amid Automotive and Logistics Challenges
Malaysia will lead ASEAN's green jobs agenda for 2026-2030 while facing key challenges in its automotive and logistics sectors.
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Malaysian hikers at Annapurna Base Camp safe amid Nepal-Tibet flash floods
About 65 to 70 Malaysian hikers at Annapurna Base Camp remain safe following a flash flood near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26.
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PH and BN hold early talks on Melaka election cooperation ahead of Malaysia Day
Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional are exploring electoral cooperation for the Melaka state election, with a decision expected before September 16, 2026.
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Unidentified Body Found in Aircraft Wheel Well at KLIA2 After Flight from Tokyo
An unidentified body was found in an aircraft's wheel well at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 on August 27, 2026.
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Major Malaysian banks post slight Q2 2026 profit gains, declare dividends
Maybank, CIMB, RHB, and Hong Leong reported higher Q2 2026 net profits and declared dividends amid mixed revenue and margin trends.
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Trial of 9/11 accused mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed set for June 2028
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants will stand trial in a US military tribunal starting June 5, 2028.
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Glacier collapse triggers deadly flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border, at least 469 dead
A glacier collapse on August 26 near the Nepal-Tibet border caused flash floods and a 5.2 magnitude seismic event, killing at least 469 and leaving 1,500 missing.
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China deploys record 244 government ships around Taiwan in July 2026 amid rising pressure
China deployed a record 244 coast guard, research, and government ships around Taiwan in July 2026, doubling numbers from previous months.
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Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik capture US Open mixed doubles title
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik won the US Open mixed doubles crown at Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 26, 2026.
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Datuk Zahari Sarip named Speaker of 16th Johor State Legislative Assembly
Datuk Zahari Sarip was appointed Speaker of the 16th Johor State Legislative Assembly on August 27, 2026.
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Anwar Ibrahim says no invitation extended to Azmin Ali to rejoin PKR
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he was not informed of any invite for Azmin Ali to return to PKR amid reports of former members rejoining.
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Three Former Malaysian Prime Ministers Face Separate Legal Proceedings in Kuala Lumpur
Najib Razak, Muhyiddin Yassin, and Ismail Sabri Yaakob appeared in court on August 27 over corruption and asset declaration charges.
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Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo hospital
Yayoi Kusama, renowned for polka dots and Infinity Mirror Rooms, died of multiple organ failure at 97 on August 14 in Tokyo.
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AI agent frameworks, Claude Code tools, and architecture visualization dominate GitHub today
Top GitHub projects today highlight AI-powered job search, Claude Code integrations, and new tools for architecture diagrams and prompt engineering.