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At least 7 workers killed in tunnel collapse at Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydro project in India
A tunnel collapsed at an Indian hydroelectric project on August 13, killing at least 7 workers and trapping others, rescue operations continue.
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Manchester City Manager Enzo Maresca Declines to Confirm Rodri Transfer Amid Speculation
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca remained tight-lipped on Rodri's future despite transfer rumors as the club prepares for the Community Shield.
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Major roads in Sepang to close Aug 16-19 for 2026 Sukma cycling events
Sepang district will close key roads from Aug 16-19 mornings for Sukma cycling with 142 participants and traffic control at 96 locations.
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Russia intensifies online disinformation exploiting Poland-Ukraine historical tensions amid rising hate crimes
Russia has stepped up a disinformation campaign in Poland around the WWII Volhynia massacres amid increased anti-Ukrainian violence, Polish officials say.
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Alphabet's SpaceX Investment Grows Over 100-Fold to $94 Billion in 10 Years
Alphabet’s stake in SpaceX surged from $900 million in 2015 to about $94 billion after the June 2026 IPO.
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OpenAI and Anthropic slash AI model prices amid Chinese competition
OpenAI cut its GPT-5.6 Luna model price by 80%, while Anthropic launched a cheaper Claude Opus 5 model in response to Chinese rivals.
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Former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies aged 78
Jimmy Rimmer, former goalkeeper for Aston Villa and Manchester United, has died at age 78.
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Four-minute Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse footage leaks online ahead of 2027 release
Four minutes of footage from Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse leaked online on August 13, revealing the film’s opening scene and release date.
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Six-month traffic diversion starts on Damansara-Shah Alam route of NKVE
A six-month traffic diversion began August 14 on the Damansara-Shah Alam route of the New Klang Valley Expressway for construction and maintenance.
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Coventry City, Ipswich Town, and Hull City Face Premier League Survival Test in 2026-27
Coventry City, Ipswich Town, and Hull City were promoted to the Premier League for 2026-27 but face challenges based on recent promoted clubs’ struggles.
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Investors sue Selena Gomez and Wondermind over alleged fraud in mental health startup
Five investors sued Selena Gomez and Wondermind in Delaware federal court, claiming they were misled about the startup’s operations and finances.
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Brookfield buys 3,700 rental units in Japan's major cities for over ¥100 billion
Brookfield acquired 3,700 rental units across Japan's top urban centers for more than 100 billion yen, marking its first direct residential real estate deal in Japan.
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Hong Kong Raises 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.5%-4.5% After Strong First Half
Hong Kong government raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.5%-4.5% after a 5.1% expansion in the first half of the year.
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US Commerce Secretary Opposes Apple Buying Chinese Memory Chips Amid Shortages
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration opposes Apple purchasing memory chips from Chinese firms CXMT and YMTC amid supply shortages.
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Morocco detains over 100 migrants after attempted mass crossing into Spanish enclave Ceuta
On August 15, 2026, Moroccan authorities detained between 111 and 148 migrants trying to cross into Spain’s Ceuta amid heightened border security.
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Malaysia's Works Ministry Identifies 99 Road Accident Blackspots Using RAMS
Malaysia's Works Ministry used the Road Accident Management System to pinpoint 99 fatal accident blackspots on federal roads nationwide.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung backs 4-year, two-term presidency with stronger parliament
President Lee Jae Myung supports constitutional reform for a 4-year, two-term presidency and enhanced National Assembly powers, seeking bipartisan backing.
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Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian homes in Qusra as military intervenes
Israeli settlers besieged three Palestinian homes in Qusra from August 9, prompting military raids and US criticism.
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Pokémon Pokopia sells over 5 million units, lifting Nintendo shares 7% in Japan
Pokémon Pokopia has sold more than 5 million units worldwide since March, boosting Nintendo's Tokyo stock by 7% on August 14.
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15-year-old charged over fire near Bordeaux airport that killed two firefighters
A 15-year-old was charged on August 13 in France for a fire near Bordeaux airport that killed two firefighters on July 21.
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Oceania Football Confederation backs Infantino as New Zealand Football withdraws support
The Oceania Football Confederation supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino while New Zealand Football withdraws backing over FIFA Forward Enterprise controversy.
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Applied Materials Reports Strong Q3 Revenue of $9.12B and Raises 2026 Outlook on AI Demand
Applied Materials posted Q3 revenue up 25% to $9.12 billion and raised its 2026 forecast, driven by strong AI-related semiconductor demand.
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Government offers settlement to Semantan Estate over disputed Duta Enclave land in Kuala Lumpur
The Malaysian Government offered a settlement to Semantan Estate to resolve a long-running land compensation dispute over 263 acres in Kuala Lumpur.
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Cryptocurrency scam with fake job offers causes US$11.8 million losses in Singapore
A cryptocurrency-related scam using fake job offers and spoofed websites caused US$11.8 million in losses in Singapore, authorities said.