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DR Congo held to goalless draw by Denmark in World Cup warm-up match
DR Congo played a 0-0 draw against Denmark in a World Cup warm-up match on June 3, 2026, in Liege, Belgium.
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Colombia returns to World Cup with Luis Diaz as key player after eight years
Colombia qualified for the 2026 World Cup after eight years away, led by Luis Diaz and new coach Nestor Lorenzo.
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Former South African boxing champion Zolani Tete shot dead outside home
Zolani Tete, former two-division South African boxing world champion, was fatally shot outside his Mdantsane home on August 21.
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Ghana names Carlos Queiroz as coach ahead of 2026 World Cup
Ghana appointed Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz in April to lead its team at the 2026 World Cup after firing Otto Addo.
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Lionel Messi enters 2026 World Cup with legacy set and physical limits at 39
Lionel Messi, 39, begins his sixth World Cup after winning 2022 title and facing recent physical challenges.
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Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz team up for U.S. Open mixed doubles with wildcard
Serena Williams returns to competitive tennis partnering Carlos Alcaraz in U.S. Open mixed doubles starting August 25.
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Cape Verde qualifies for 2026 World Cup as Africa's only newcomer nation
Cape Verde qualified for the 2026 World Cup, becoming the continent's only new entrant and one of the smallest countries to reach the tournament.
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Defence Minister to Meet Johor Regent on Malaysian Armed Forces Administrative Matters
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin will meet Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail to discuss administrative issues in the Malaysian Armed Forces.
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Michael Olise rises as a key French talent ahead of World Cup
Michael Olise, a 24-year-old French forward at Bayern Munich, has earned praise ahead of the World Cup for his dribbling and tactical skill.
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One-month-old baby suffers head injuries after being thrown from car in Melaka crash
A one-month-old baby was thrown from a car during a two-vehicle crash near Balai Panjang, Melaka, on June 1, suffering head injuries.
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Deshaun Watson named Browns starting QB amid fan backlash and preseason boos
The Cleveland Browns named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback for the 2026 season opener despite vocal fan backlash and a recent preseason struggle.
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Donald Trump made over 1,000 securities trades reshuffling portfolio in June 2026
US President Donald Trump conducted more than 1,000 securities trades in June 2026, buying and selling stocks, ETFs, bonds, and cryptocurrencies worth up to $263 million.
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Pegula and Gauff reach Cincinnati Open women's final; Fils wins men's title
Jessica Pegula and Arthur Fils won their Cincinnati Open semifinals on Aug 22; Fils defeated Frances Tiafoe to claim the men's title on Aug 23.
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Late 19th-century wine collection from Czech castle restored and displayed publicly
A collection of 133 late 19th-century wine bottles hidden in Becov castle was restored by Château d’Yquem and is now on display[s1,s2].
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Google pledges to replenish more water than its data centers use by 2030 amid AI expansion
Google committed to replenishing more water than consumed by its data centers by 2030 and outlined five water-related commitments to ease environmental concerns.
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Preview of Top Contenders and Race Conditions for Upcoming Singapore Horse Races
Family Fortune leads Race 1 at 1,650m from barrier 1, with key horses positioned across four races today in Singapore.
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Israel Carries Out Multiple Airstrikes in Southern Syria Near Damascus Amid Rising Tensions
Israel launched two airstrikes on Syrian territory within a week, including a drone strike near Damascus injuring civilians on August 22, 2026.
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Euro usage rises slightly in 2025 but remains well behind US dollar dominance
The European Central Bank said euro’s global usage edged up to 20% in 2025, with record debt issuance and a lead in green bonds, yet daily trading declined.
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Singapore’s Religious Rehabilitation Group studies AI's role in speeding radicalisation
Singapore’s Religious Rehabilitation Group is developing tools to understand how AI and digital platforms accelerate radicalisation amid rising threats.
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Austria faces injury concerns for captain Alaba and Baumgartner before World Cup
Austria reported injuries to captain David Alaba and forward Christoph Baumgartner after a 1-0 win over Tunisia on June 1 ahead of the World Cup.
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Singapore's MOE launches Rapid Research Fund for AI and edtech studies
Singapore’s Ministry of Education launched the Rapid Research Fund in 2026 to support short-term studies on AI and educational technology.
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Straits Times Index posts 3.3% total return in May led by Sats and Venture Corp
The Straits Times Index gained 3.3% total return in May 2026, driven by strong performances from Sats and Venture Corporation.
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Top young players to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026 alongside Ronaldo and Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will play their sixth World Cup in 2026 as young stars like Turkiye's Kenan Yildiz and Argentina's Nico Paz emerge.
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Jose Mourinho condemns bullying of Vinicius Junior in Real Madrid's 2-1 win at Espanyol
Jose Mourinho criticized opponents and supporters for bullying Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid's 2-1 La Liga win at Espanyol on August 22, 2026.