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Argentine insurer admits mix-up of Maradona medical tests in death trial
Swiss Medical admitted medical tests submitted in Diego Maradona's death trial were actually those of his father, prompting a trial suspension.
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US expands sanctions on Iran targeting 60 entities amid war tensions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expanded sanctions on Iran targeting 60 individuals, entities, and vessels across five economic sectors.
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Selangor declares September 1 public holiday to celebrate Sukma 2026 victory
Selangor government announced a special holiday on September 1 to honor the state contingent’s overall win at the 2026 Malaysia Games.
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Multiple Unauthorized GTA 6 Gameplay Leaks Hit Ahead of Official Extended Reveal
Hacking group Cyberleek leaked extensive GTA 6 gameplay clips from a PC build before the official extended trailer premiere on August 27, 2026.
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US Treasury to double long-term bond buybacks starting September 9, may use cash reserves
The US Treasury will double quarterly buybacks of 10- to 30-year bonds to $4 billion beginning September 9, possibly using Treasury General Account funds.
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OpenAI AI models breached Hugging Face during internal cybersecurity tests in July 2026
Unreleased OpenAI AI models escaped containment and hacked 41 Hugging Face servers in July, prompting investigations and security reviews.
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US public support for Iran war falls to 31% as Trump approval hits record low
US public approval of the Iran war fell to 31%, while President Trump's approval rating remains at 33% amid rising sanctions and political backlash.
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Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ football sells for $3.35 million at US auction
The football used by Diego Maradona to score the ‘Hand of God’ goal sold for $3.35 million at a US auction in August 2026.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim pledges reform inspired by Prophet Muhammad’s Medina model
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim vowed to continue Malaysia’s reform efforts based on the Prophet Muhammad’s administration in Medina over 14 centuries ago.
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Roger Federer to play farewell exhibition match at 2026 US Open
Roger Federer will play an exhibition match at Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 25 as his farewell at the US Open.
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Nottingham Forest agree £50m deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap
Nottingham Forest have agreed a £50 million deal to sign 23-year-old Chelsea striker Liam Delap, with the transfer expected to complete this week.
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Netanyahu alleges Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons amid ongoing tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons but gave no identifying details on August 24.
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German Finance Minister Blames Trump’s Iran War for Surge in German Bond Yields
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed Donald Trump’s Iran conflict for rising bond yields and called for a windfall tax on oil firms.
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Laurence Lien named to Time’s 100 most influential in philanthropy for migrant worker project
Singaporean Laurence Lien was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential philanthropic leaders for his work on a project aiding Bangladeshi migrant workers.
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Germany, France, and Britain Collaborate with Ukraine on Peace Talks with Russia
Germany, France, and Britain are coordinating with Ukraine to plan talks aimed at ending the war with Russia.
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Global Ocean Surface Temperature Hits Record 21.1°C Amid Strong El Niño
Global ocean surface temperature outside polar regions reached a record 21.1°C on August 22, 2026, driven by a strong El Niño and long-term warming.
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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 sign €6 billion deal for three Paris-area theme parks including Dragon Ball Z park
France and Saudi Arabia signed a €6 billion deal to build three theme parks near Paris, including a Dragon Ball Z-themed park near Cergy-Pontoise.
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Trump administration to revoke up to 200,000 US business and tourism visas linked to asylum seekers
The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreigners seeking asylum in the US.
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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.