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Montana hiker walks 10 miles with trekking pole piercing torso near Granite Peak summit
David Cifaldi hiked 10 miles over six and a half hours with a trekking pole through his torso after a fall near Granite Peak's summit.
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Japan's PM Takaichi Plans Cabinet Reshuffle Ahead of Fall Diet Session
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering a Cabinet reshuffle and party leadership changes ahead of the fall Diet session amid political and economic challenges.
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North Carolina places football GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave
North Carolina has placed football general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave days before preseason camp begins.
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Canadian TikToker Rebecca Luna dies using assisted dying after Alzheimer's diagnosis
Rebecca Luna, a 49-year-old Canadian TikTok influencer with early-onset Alzheimer's, chose Medical Assistance in Dying in July 2026 to end her life.
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Actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming, and Benedict Wong urge UK to block Paramount-Warner merger
Actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming, and Benedict Wong called on the UK government to block the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros merger over industry and media concerns.
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Man jailed 25½ years, caned 24 times for raping three underage girls after paying them
Edmund Tan Shi Hui was sentenced to 25½ years in jail and 24 cane strokes for raping three 13-year-old girls after paying them for sex between 2022 and 2023.
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CapitaLand Malaysia Trust reports 12.5% rise in Q2 net property income, declares 1.29 sen DPU
CapitaLand Malaysia Trust posted a 12.5% increase in Q2 2026 net property income and announced a 1.29 sen distribution per unit.
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Malaysia cracks down on illegal refugee gatherings and foreign settlements
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered strict enforcement actions against refugees violating laws and illegal settlements in Selangor.
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PlayStation Fans Organize Week-Long Blackout Protest Over Sony's Plan to End Physical Discs
A fan group called DoesItPlay announced a week-long boycott starting August 23 to protest Sony’s decision to stop making physical PlayStation game discs by 2028.
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Amos Yee to plead guilty for dodging National Service enlistment in Singapore
Amos Yee, 27, will plead guilty on September 7 to charges of dodging National Service and leaving Singapore without valid permits.
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Witnesses link Muhyiddin to political contributions tied to Jana Wibawa project awards
Two witnesses testified that political contributions to Bersatu were requested to secure Jana Wibawa infrastructure contracts with Muhyiddin's backing.
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Singapore and Australia sign protocol to ensure trade of essential goods and defence supplies
Singapore and Australia signed a protocol in July 2026 to prevent export restrictions on essential goods and strengthen defence supply cooperation.
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Xabi Alonso wins first match as Chelsea manager in 6-4 pre-season thriller in Sydney
Xabi Alonso began as Chelsea manager on July 1 and led the team to a 6-4 pre-season win over Western Sydney Wanderers on July 28 in Sydney.
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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies at 97 in Beijing
Zhu Rongji, China’s premier from 1998 to 2003 and key economic reformer, died on August 12 in Beijing at age 97.
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Gaza Teen Saba Rabah Tops Palestinian National Exams Despite War
Saba Rabah, 18, from Gaza scored 99.9% to top Palestine’s June 2026 Tawjihi science exams amid war and displacement.
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Johor Authorities Revoke Network School's Business Licence, No Appeal Filed
Iskandar Puteri City Council revoked Network School operator's licence on July 21 over breaches; no appeal received by July 27.
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Singapore's June manufacturing output rises 7.2% led by electronics amid AI demand
Singapore's factory output grew 7.2% year-on-year in June 2026, driven by strong electronics and precision engineering sectors.
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Federal Constitution amendment to separate Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles set for October
Malaysia plans to proceed with a constitutional amendment in October to separate the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles after Conference of Rulers review.
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Australian court upholds racial discrimination ruling against Pauline Hanson
The Full Federal Court upheld a ruling that Pauline Hanson racially discriminated against Muslim Senator Mehreen Faruqi in a 2022 tweet.
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Japan Eyes Foreign Bank Financing for $33 Billion US Natural Gas Power Projects
Japan is exploring funding from foreign banks, including US lenders, for $33 billion natural gas power projects in Pennsylvania and Texas.
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Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill dozens near Ukraine-Russia border in late July
Russian strikes killed at least 7 in eastern Ukraine on July 27; Ukrainian drone strikes killed 3 in Russia's Belgorod region the next day.
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Malaysia to Raise Wages Before Expanding Tax Base Amid Economic Concerns
Malaysia’s Economy Minister says wage growth will take priority over tax broadening, following OECD recommendations.
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Chinese Biotech Surpasses AI as Top Emerging Market Growth Sector
Chinese biotech stocks surged as investors shifted away from AI amid tech sell-offs in July 2026.
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Malaysia's Economy Grows 5.8% in Q2 2026, Nearing High-Income Status
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.8% in Q2 2026, driven by manufacturing and mining, edging closer to World Bank high-income threshold.