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Small tourist plane crashes near Nazca, Peru, killing all 13 aboard
A small tourist plane crashed near Nazca, Peru, on August 1, killing all 13 people on board, including 11 tourists and 2 crew members.
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Lionel Messi returns as Inter Miami draws 2-2 with Columbus Crew, ending winning streak
Lionel Messi returned to MLS on August 1 as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew, ending Miami's six-match winning streak.
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Woman in her 70s dies of suspected heatstroke after Kumamoto earthquake sheltering in car
A woman in her 70s died of suspected heatstroke on July 30 after sheltering in her car following the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake.
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US Urges Citizens to Prepare for Possible Evacuation Amid Middle East Tensions
The US State Department warned citizens in multiple Middle Eastern countries to prepare for possible evacuation amid escalating conflict with Iran.
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Gaza Civil Defense recovers 112 bodies from rubble in Gaza City after years of airstrikes
Gaza Civil Defense recovered 112 bodies in Sabra neighborhood after nearly two weeks of manual excavation, continuing efforts to find missing victims amid conflict rubble.
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Kevin Durant praises 76ers' star power after LeBron James joins team
Kevin Durant praised the Philadelphia 76ers’ four star scorers after LeBron James signed with the team in July 2026.
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US European Command chief warns Pentagon of naval shortfall risking Israel missile defense
Gen. Alexus Grynkewich warned the Pentagon that without another destroyer, defending the US homeland must take priority over protecting Israel from missile attacks.
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Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor condemns animal cruelty, urges stricter enforcement
Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin condemned animal cruelty and called for stronger legal action and penalties under Malaysia's Animal Welfare Act.
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Australia's under-16 social media ban struggles as over 80% of youths still use platforms
Three months after Australia banned social media use for under-16s, over 80% of youths continue using platforms despite enforcement challenges.
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150-Year-Overdue Book Returned to Kiama Library with Historic Fine of A$28,000
A rare 1858 book was returned about 150 years late to Kiama Library in Australia, incurring an estimated fine of A$28,000 under original rules.
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Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid leads 52 recipients in Pahang state honours
Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh received the top Pahang state award among 52 honoured at August 1 investiture ceremony.
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US prosecutors drop vandalism charges against ex-Olympian in Lincoln Memorial case
US prosecutors dropped vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn after new evidence showed pool damage was caused by contractor errors.
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Malaysia launches Hybrid Workday Policy for civil servants from August 1, 2026
Malaysia implemented a Hybrid Workday Policy on August 1 allowing civil servants to work three days in office and two days remotely.
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Tarona Taafaki wins Tuvalu's first Commonwealth Games medal without a bout win
Tarona Taafaki earned Tuvalu's first Commonwealth Games medal in boxing at the 2026 Glasgow Games despite not winning a fight.
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Haeran Ryu leads 2026 Women's British Open aiming for third straight major
South Korea's Haeran Ryu holds a one-shot lead at Royal Lytham & St Annes after two rounds of the Women's British Open.
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Eleven countries warn against hiring North Korean IT workers funding nuclear programs
Eleven countries issued a joint statement on July 31, 2026, warning against employing North Korean IT workers who fund Pyongyang's weapons programs.
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UN warns intensifying El Niño is worsening global heat and climate extremes
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that a strengthening El Niño is driving record heat and severe weather worldwide.
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Cyberattacks hit US water systems in 7 states; Iran blamed, Trump disputes claims
Cyberattacks targeted water systems in at least seven US states around late July, with officials blaming Iran and Trump blaming Minnesota government.
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Donald Trump warns US could face migrant crisis like Spain’s Ceuta if Democrats win
Former President Donald Trump warned the US may face a migrant surge worse than Spain’s Ceuta if Democrats return to power.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day post-credits scene hints at cosmic future for Peter Parker
The post-credits scene of Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows Spider-Man’s location moving from Earth to outer space, suggesting a cosmic storyline ahead.
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Department of Veterinary Services denies involvement in fake order documents and supply instructions
The Department of Veterinary Services denied on August 1 any involvement in fake government order documents or suspicious supply requests outside the official procurement system.
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Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Master Plan to Launch in December 2026
Malaysia and Singapore will jointly launch the Johor-Singapore SEZ master plan at the Annual Leaders' Retreat in December 2026.
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Euro-area inflation edges up to 2.9% in July as oil prices climb amid Middle East tensions
Euro-area inflation rose to 2.9% year-on-year in July 2026 driven by higher energy costs after US-Iran ceasefire collapsed, raising prospects of ECB rate hikes.
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AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi dies at 66
Franco Baresi, AC Milan and Italy football icon, died aged 66, the club announced on July 31, 2026.