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5.9-magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand's North Island causing minor damage
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Taumarunui on New Zealand's North Island on July 25, triggering aftershocks and minor road closures.
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South Carolina to hold first Democratic presidential primary in 2028
The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee selected South Carolina to lead the 2028 Democratic presidential primary calendar on January 22, 2028.
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Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic Withdraw from Montreal Masters Tennis Event
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Montreal ATP Masters 1000 event scheduled August 1-13, 2026.
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Marvel reveals Latverian Witches and new Avengers: Doomsday footage at San Diego Comic-Con
Marvel debuted Latverian Witch costumes and new Avengers: Doomsday footage featuring Doctor Doom at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2026.
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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey first feature shot entirely on IMAX 70mm film
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey premiered globally as the first feature filmed entirely on IMAX 70mm, with limited screenings at 41 theaters worldwide.
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Roku raises streaming device prices by up to 60 percent amid component shortages
Roku increased prices on its streaming hardware by up to $50, citing memory shortages driven by AI demand.
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Bethesda says Elder Scrolls 6 roadmap unaffected despite 3,200 Xbox layoffs
Bethesda confirmed layoffs at Xbox-owned studios have not altered The Elder Scrolls 6 development plans.
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AI Agents, Code Intelligence, and LLM-Powered Tools Lead GitHub Trending Today
Top GitHub projects spotlight AI-powered agent frameworks, code understanding tools, and LLM-driven applications across domains.
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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon survives second National Party confidence vote
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon retained leadership after a National Party confidence vote on August 12, 2026, ahead of the November election.
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Midjourney acquires astrology app Co-Star, expanding into consumer apps
Midjourney acquired Co-Star, an astrology app with 4.3 million monthly users, in a deal closed spring 2026.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Directed by Naoki Hamaguchi to Launch Early 2027
Naoki Hamaguchi directs Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the trilogy's final game, set for release in early 2027.
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Malaysian Police Investigate Kedah Chief Minister Over Race-Linked Remarks
Police launched an investigation against Kedah Chief Minister Sanusi Md Nor after racially sensitive remarks at a July 8 event prompted a police report.
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Belgium names Mark van Bommel head coach on two-year contract until Euro 2028
Belgium appointed former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel as head coach on a two-year deal starting 15 August 2026.
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Multiple open-source software projects launched or updated on GitHub in August 2026
Several new and updated open-source tools hit GitHub in August 2026, spanning audio studios, AI models, travel apps, and coding benchmarks.
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UNESCO lists Sebastia in West Bank and Lebanese castles as World Heritage in Danger
UNESCO added Sebastia in the West Bank and five Lebanese castles to its World Heritage in Danger list on July 24, 2026.
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Irish police intercept bomb-laden vehicle near Northern Ireland border, arrest two
Irish police stopped a car near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, on July 22 and found a sophisticated bomb, arresting two suspects.
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Warhorse Studios trademarks 'Kingdom Come Salvation' for new game release
Warhorse Studios filed a trademark for 'Kingdom Come Salvation' on July 23, signaling a new Kingdom Come game expected in 2027-2028.
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South African court halts Parliament’s impeachment inquiry into President Ramaphosa over Farmgate
A South African court temporarily blocked Parliament’s impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over the 2020 Farmgate scandal.
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Australia forward Cristian Volpato tests positive for cocaine after speeding stop in Sydney
Cristian Volpato tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test after being stopped for speeding in Sydney on July 24.
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Former Subang MP Wong Chen resigns from PKR and joins Bersama party
Wong Chen resigned as Subang MP and from PKR, then joined Bersama party on August 12, 2026.
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Malaysia suspends issuance of passports exceeding 10-year validity after travel issues abroad
Malaysia's Immigration Department has suspended issuing passports valid more than 10 years following overseas airline check-in difficulties.
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RM20.3 Million Transferred from PNB to FashionValet in 2018 Amid Trial
Two transfers totaling RM20.3 million were made from Permodalan Nasional Berhad to FashionValet in 2018 amid a criminal breach of trust trial.
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Kenmore Air seaplane makes emergency landing, catches fire near Sucia Island; all 11 rescued
A Kenmore Air seaplane made an emergency landing near Sucia Island on July 23, caught fire, and all 11 onboard were rescued.
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Man in Spider-Man Costume Helps Wheelchair User Cross Busy Arkansas Intersection
Christopher Hellenthal, 20, dressed as Spider-Man, helped a wheelchair user cross a busy Jonesboro, Arkansas intersection on July 21.