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Russia’s Yabloko Party Banned from September State Duma Election by Supreme Court
Russia's Supreme Court barred Yabloko, the country’s only registered anti-war party, from the September parliamentary vote after a pro-Kremlin lawsuit.
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Houthi missile attack kills at least three crew on cargo ship in Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Houthi forces attacked the Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship Tihamah near Yemen on August 11, killing at least three crew and damaging the vessel.
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Jennifer English Withdraws from Lead Role in Tides of Annihilation Due to Health
Jennifer English has stepped down from voicing Gwendolyn in Tides of Annihilation citing personal health reasons, Eclipse Glow Games announced July 17, 2026.
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No discrepancy found in GCE O-Level English Language oral exam questions
SEAB confirmed no difference in oral English exam questions shown to candidates and examiners on July 15 in Singapore.
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Tan Sri Ahmad Badri appointed Felda chairman to boost settlers' welfare and competitiveness
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appointed Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir as Felda chairman to strengthen the agency and uplift settlers.
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Spotify to label AI-generated artist profiles and limit their playlist exposure
Spotify will start labeling AI-generated artist profiles with an 'AI Persona' badge in mid-September 2026 and restrict their recommendation reach.
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Iskandar Puteri Council orders Network School in Forest City to cease operations over licence breaches
Iskandar Puteri City Council issued a stop-business notice to Network School in Forest City after licence breaches were found at two premises.
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2026 World Cup Hosts 13 Games in Mexico but Falls Short of Boosting Economy
Mexico hosted 13 World Cup matches in 2026 but saw no significant GDP growth or tourism boost despite full stadiums.
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FAA Restores Boeing's Authority to Certify 737 MAX and 787 Airplanes
The FAA reinstated Boeing's ability to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 planes starting next week.
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Christopher Nolan directs 13 movies, latest film The Odyssey stars Matt Damon
Christopher Nolan has directed 13 movies including his latest, The Odyssey, an adaptation starring Matt Damon as Odysseus.
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Studio ZA/UM lays off 32 employees after Zero Parades underperforms commercially
Studio ZA/UM announced layoffs of up to 32 staff due to weak sales of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies.
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US Visa Restrictions Block Fans and Officials at 2026 World Cup, Rights Groups Say
Rights groups say US visa policies excluded many fans, workers, and a referee during the 2026 World Cup despite FIFA's inclusivity promises.
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Mauro Schmid wins Tour de France stage 13; Tom Pidcock rises to fourth overall
Swiss rider Mauro Schmid won stage 13 of the 2026 Tour de France as Tom Pidcock moved up to fourth in the general classification.
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Florida man arrested for stealing $220,000 in cryptocurrency via malware Steam games
Zyaire Wilkins, 21, was arrested for conspiracy after embedding malware in eight Steam games that stole over $220,000 in cryptocurrency.
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AWS billing bug caused erroneous multi-billion dollar charges for some customers
A bug in AWS billing led to false estimated charges up to trillions of dollars beginning July 16, 2026.
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Spain prepares calmly for World Cup final against Argentina on August 14
Spain aims for first World Cup title since 2010 facing Argentina, with manager Luis de la Fuente confident and composed.
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Battlefield 6 Season 4 launches Top Gun crossover with new maps, jets, and modes
Battlefield 6 Season 4 began August 11, unveiling a Top Gun crossover with new jets, map, modes, and weapons.
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US Allows Expiration of Executive Order Revoking Hong Kong's Special Trade Status
The US let expire a 2020 executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trade status, restoring it after five years.
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Hungary's Parliament Elects Andras Baka as President, Replacing Orban Ally
Hungary’s parliament voted 140-6 to elect former Supreme Court head Andras Baka as president on August 11, 2026.
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J.K. Rowling condemns Amnesty UK for labeling her women's centre 'anti-rights'
J.K. Rowling criticized Amnesty International after it called her Beira's Place centre 'anti-rights' in a report later removed.
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School Bus Crash in Eastern Uganda Kills 24 Children and At Least One Adult
A school bus crash near Kapchorwa district on July 16 killed 24 pupils and at least one adult, with dozens injured and government suspending all school trips.
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Mother of Vickrum Digwa jailed for three years for hiding Henry Nowak murder weapon
Kiran Kaur was sentenced to three years in prison for removing and concealing the knife used to kill Henry Nowak in Southampton.
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US import prices rise 0.3% in June, largest annual gain since 2022 driven by China imports
US import prices increased 0.3% in June 2026, marking a 7.1% rise year over year, led by higher costs of Chinese goods and capital equipment.
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Bethesda confirms Fallout 5 in early pre-production, planned after Elder Scrolls 6
Bethesda announced Fallout 5 is in early pre-production and will release after Elder Scrolls 6, both using Creation Engine 3.