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Islam Makhachev defends UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev defends his UFC welterweight championship versus Ian Machado Garry on August 15 in Philadelphia.
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Matt Groening hints The Simpsons: Hit & Run might return, showrunner expresses doubt
Matt Groening said The Simpsons: Hit & Run is ‘coming back in some form’ at D23 2026, but showrunner Matt Selman quickly responded ‘or not’
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Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, was found dead at home one week after resigning over plagiarism claims.
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Better Home & Finance fires CEO Vishal Garg amid steep stock decline and board reshuffle
Better Home & Finance dismissed CEO Vishal Garg on August 3, 2026, appointing Daniel Lewis as his successor amid company struggles.
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Russia claims capture of 19 settlements in southeast Ukraine this summer
Russia announced it captured 19 settlements in southeastern Ukraine during its 2026 summer campaign.
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SARA Business Partner Network Grows to 14,068 Premises Across Malaysia
The SARA programme expanded to 14,068 business partners nationwide as of August 7, 2026, helping deliver cash aid more efficiently to recipients.
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Viennese woman sues city over public toilet fees, citing gender discrimination
Melanie Gradik, 27, is suing Vienna over public toilet fees that charge women but not men for use of cubicles.
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Sabah hospital director transferred amid sexual harassment investigation
Sabah Health Ministry finished its probe into a sexual harassment claim and transferred the hospital director pending further action.
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Johor to Launch RM1,000 Bangsa Johor Rental Deposit Assistance in 2027
Johor government will introduce RM1,000 rental deposit aid next year via PKPJ, targeting tenants and federal civil servants in the state.
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Malaysia to expand AI use with incentives in 2027 Budget, announces Digital Minister
Malaysia will expand artificial intelligence use and study incentives to boost adoption in the 2027 Budget, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said today.
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PM Anwar denies rift with DPM Zahid amid claims of low trust since 2022 unity government
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his relationship with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi remains good despite claims of a rift.
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Shooting at Virginia State University Injures Five, One Critically
Five people were injured in a shooting early Saturday at Virginia State University, with one victim in critical condition.
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Malaysia's Tourism Ministry issues 15 inspection notices to unlicensed operators in Kuala Lumpur
The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry issued 15 inspection notices to unlicensed tourism operators in Kuala Lumpur during a two-day enforcement operation.
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Disney Reveals Marvel’s New X-Men Cast and Frozen 3 Details at D23 Event
Marvel Studios announced the new X-Men cast and Frozen 3 storyline and release dates at Disney’s D23 fan event in Anaheim.
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Marvel releases Avengers: Doomsday trailer revealing Doctor Doom's power and star-studded cast
Marvel Studios unveiled a new Avengers: Doomsday trailer at D23 showing Doctor Doom’s power and featuring a large returning cast.
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Kingdom Hearts 4 announced for late 2027 with new Coco world and Disney+ anime series
Square Enix and Disney announced Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch in late 2027 with a Pixar Coco world and a new Disney+ anime series.
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Rohingya father and two sons die in early morning house fire in Bagan Serai
A Rohingya father and his two young sons died in a house fire in Taman Serai Maju, Bagan Serai on August 15, 2026.
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Disney announces major Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Kingdom Hearts projects at D23 2026
Disney revealed key film, series, and theme park updates across Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Kingdom Hearts at its D23 event in Anaheim.
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PKFZ denies Chinese-linked cargo in Malaysian free zones shows tariff evasion
Port Klang Free Zone chairman Lim Lip Eng rejects US report claims tying Chinese-linked cargo to tariff evasion.
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Stripe-led group in talks to acquire PayPal at revised terms
Stripe and Advent International are negotiating updated terms to acquire PayPal weeks after an initial $53 billion offer.
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Lula holds narrow lead over Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election poll
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads Senator Flavio Bolsonaro 43% to 40% in a simulated runoff, a Quaest poll shows.
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Fuel tanker crashes into car in Temerloh, killing mother and son
A fuel tanker collided with a car near Kampung Lebak in Temerloh on August 14, killing a mother and her son.
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Dimitrov loses first round at Cincinnati, Tsitsipas wins amid coaching split
2017 champion Grigor Dimitrov lost early while 2022 finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced at the Cincinnati Masters on August 14.
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Italy's Ciro Immobile retires at 36 after 17 years in professional football
Ciro Immobile announced his retirement from professional football on August 14, ending a 17-year career.