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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.
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce sickens over 1,600 in five states
A cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell sickened more than 1,600 people across five US states.
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Max Verstappen fastest in Belgian GP first practice; Hadjar and Norris penalized
Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix while Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris received grid penalties.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with expansion potential
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed a NATO-like defence pact on August 7 in Mecca to consider attacks on one as attacks on all three countries.
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AI boosts oil and gas output but increases global carbon emissions beyond renewables’ gains
AI-driven efficiency in fossil fuel production raises carbon emissions that outweigh emission savings from renewables, a new study shows.
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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte charged with grave threats over alleged assassination plot
Vice-President Sara Duterte was charged with grave threats in Quezon City over alleged death threats against President Marcos and others.
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Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian Black Sea ports including two Ukrainian crew members
Russian drone and missile attacks on 17 July killed three people in Ukrainian Black Sea ports, damaging vessels and prompting a war crimes probe.
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GTA 6 Breaks Preorder Records with $260 Million Global First Week Spending
GTA 6 generated an estimated $260 million in global digital preorders in its first week, setting a new record ahead of its November 2026 launch.
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US Corporate Insiders Sold $77.6 Billion in Stock in H1 2026, Second Fastest in 20 Years
US corporate insiders sold $77.6 billion in stock during the first half of 2026, a 20% rise from last year and the second-highest pace since 2001.
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Israel’s Parliament dissolves, setting October 27 elections for the first full term since 1988
Israel's Knesset voted to dissolve itself on July 17, paving the way for elections on October 27 under Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership.
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Hong Kong inquiry finds Wang Fuk Court fire caused by preventable renovation failures
A judge-led panel concluded the deadly 168-fatality Wang Fuk Court fire resulted from human errors and safety breaches during renovation.
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Amazon's God of War TV series recasts Kratos after Ryan Hurst's injury
Amazon's God of War series halts production to recast Kratos after lead actor Ryan Hurst injured his bicep on set.
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Trump Media reports $238M Q2 loss, launches Truth API paid service with 10+ customers
Trump Media & Technology Group posted a $238 million Q2 2026 loss and launched Truth API, a paid service offering early access to social media posts.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads rapidly, death toll exceeds 2,000
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 2,000 deaths with over 4,300 cases amid fast spread and new province affected.
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Seven American Aid Workers Quarantined at US-Built Ebola Isolation Facility in Kenya
Seven American aid workers from Samaritan’s Purse are quarantining for 21 days in Kenya under new US travel rules after Ebola mission in Congo.
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Volvo Cars scraps 2026 sales-growth target amid sharp China market downturn
Volvo Cars abandoned its 2026 sales-growth target after Q2 profit fell due to a steep decline in China.
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Singapore High Court rules Bloomberg maliciously defamed ministers Shanmugam and Tan See Leng
Singapore’s High Court ruled July 14 that Bloomberg maliciously defamed ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng, awarding each $230,000 in damages.