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Fireworks thrown by Feyenoord fans injure five Cambuur supporters in Dutch league match
Five SC Cambuur fans were injured by fireworks thrown by Feyenoord supporters during the league match in Leeuwarden on August 23, 2026.
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Malaysia Airlines retimes KLIA flights amid National Day airspace closures
Malaysia Airlines will adjust selected flights at KLIA Terminal 1 due to temporary airspace closures for National Day celebrations from August 26 to 31.
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Finas probes cartel claims in Malaysia's film industry, plans regulatory updates
Finas announced an investigation into cartel and market dominance allegations and outlined plans for a new regulatory framework in Malaysia's film sector.
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KTMB adds eight KTM Komuter Utara train services for holiday travel between Butterworth and Padang Besar
KTMB will run eight additional KTM Komuter Utara services from August 27 to 31 to meet higher passenger demand for school holidays and National Day.
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PM Anwar to Deliver 2026 National Day 'Amanat Perdana' Address at Dataran Merdeka on August 30
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will deliver the 2026 National Day 'Amanat Perdana' address at Dataran Merdeka on August 30, ahead of the National Day parade in Putrajaya.
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E-hailing driver pleads not guilty to attempted murder after setting woman on fire in Kepong
Ang Kam Tong pleaded not guilty in Kuala Lumpur to attempted murder of Gan Siew Teen by setting her on fire at a Kepong outlet.
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Netherlands Withdraws from Eurovision 2027 Citing Loss of Neutrality Amid Gaza Conflict
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced the Netherlands will not participate in Eurovision 2027 over the contest’s loss of neutrality amid Gaza war divisions.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi defends working mainly from official residence
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended working long hours from her official residence, saying it helps manage her workload and staff demands.
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Over 50 coordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand, causing injuries and damage
More than 50 coordinated arson attacks struck southern Thailand on August 22, injuring at least two and damaging buildings and infrastructure.
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Forensic examination finds four journals linked to Zara Qairina Mahathir incomplete with missing pages
Forensic experts found four journals connected to late Zara Qairina Mahathir incomplete, with hundreds of pages missing and alterations in one journal, a court heard today.
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Shein’s $80 Million Purchase of Everlane Undergoes US National Security Review
Shein completed its $80 million acquisition of Everlane in May 2026 and voluntarily submitted the deal for US national security review by CFIUS.
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KPMG Australia to cut nearly 400 jobs amid audit leaks scandal and revenue drop
KPMG Australia will cut about 360 employees and 27 partners as it faces fallout from audit leaks and a revenue decline.
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Alibaba raises HK$80 billion in record Hong Kong share sale to fund AI expansion
Alibaba completed a HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) share sale in Hong Kong to finance its artificial intelligence projects.
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SoftBank Group plans record ¥1 trillion retail bond sale in Japan
SoftBank Group plans a ¥1 trillion (US$6.3 billion) retail bond sale, the largest ever by a Japanese issuer, with pricing expected September 4, 2026.
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Leeds United beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 in Premier League season opener
Leeds United won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest in the 2026-27 Premier League opener with an 88th-minute free-kick by Anton Stach.
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Kazakhstan’s Adilet party wins landslide in first single-chamber parliament election
Kazakhstan’s Adilet party won about 71% of the vote in August 23 elections for a new 145-seat single-chamber parliament.
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Bitcoin Surges Past $80,000 on US Treasury Bond Buybacks and Short Squeeze
Bitcoin price jumped over 20% last week, topping $80,000 amid US Treasury bond buybacks and heavy short seller liquidations.
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Diego Maradona’s 1986 'Hand of God' World Cup Ball Sells for $3.3 Million
Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup ball, used for his 'Hand of God' and 'Goal of the Century,' sold at auction in the US for about $3.3 million.
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Court of Appeal dismisses M. Indira Gandhi’s RM100 million suit over missing daughter case
The Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed M. Indira Gandhi’s RM100 million lawsuit against police for failing to locate her missing daughter Prasana Diksa.
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Alibaba raises HKD 80 billion in Hong Kong share offering to fund AI expansion
Alibaba sold 710 million new shares at a discount to raise about HKD 80 billion for AI investments amid a profit drop and stock decline.
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Father of USS Abraham Lincoln Sailor Detained by US Immigration in Florida
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, father of a US Navy sailor on USS Abraham Lincoln, was taken into federal immigration custody after a traffic stop in Key West.
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Iranian Rial Hits Record Low Near 2 Million Per Dollar Amid US Sanctions
The Iranian rial fell to a record low of about 2 million per dollar as US sanctions intensify against Tehran's economy.
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US Envoy Tom Barrack Retracts Comments on Israel’s Golan Heights Occupation
US envoy Tom Barrack retracted remarks saying Israel occupies the Golan Heights, affirming longstanding US policy recognizing Israeli sovereignty since 2019.
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Malaysia boosts border security after 50+ attacks in southern Thailand
Malaysian police increased border patrols and urged citizens to avoid southern Thailand after multiple attacks in Thailand's border provinces on August 22.