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US holds all-day Iran talks amid threat of major military strike if talks fail
US President Donald Trump said all-day negotiations with Iran took place Tuesday but warned of a severe strike if Iran backs out again.
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Electronic Arts Completes $55 Billion Buyout to Go Private
Electronic Arts completed its $55 billion leveraged buyout led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, ending its public trading today.
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Larry Berg named next MLS commissioner, sets vision for quality and growth after 2026 World Cup
Larry Berg was named MLS commissioner on August 3, 2026, to take office January 1, 2027, aiming to improve quality and youth development post-World Cup.
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Malaysia Targets RM5.8 Trillion Capital Market and Strengthens Trade, Digital Economy in 2026
Malaysia aims to grow its capital market and boost trade, digital economy, and services sectors with new initiatives and international partnerships.
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Eleven US World Cup 2026 Host Cities Say FIFA Owes $1 Million Each in Unpaid Legacy Funds
Eleven US cities that hosted 2026 World Cup matches say FIFA promised but has yet to pay $1 million each in legacy funding.
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Israel resumes strikes in southern Lebanon amid US-mediated ceasefire talks
The Israeli military resumed targeted strikes in southern Lebanon on August 5 after accusing Hezbollah of ceasefire violations, killing several including two Israeli soldiers.
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WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is accelerating beyond response capacity
WHO Director-General Tedros called for urgent scaling up of efforts as DR Congo faces its fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak with nearly 3,900 cases.
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Mykhailo Mudryk returns to Chelsea after 20-month doping ban with debut in Hong Kong
Mykhailo Mudryk made his first appearance for Chelsea since a 20-month doping suspension in a friendly against Juventus on August 5, 2026.
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Take-Two CEO confirms GTA 6 will launch without physical disc, defends $80 price
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed GTA 6 will not have a physical disc at launch and defended the $80 price amid a digital sales shift.
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McDonald’s Names Skye Anderson U.S. President as Growth Slows in Q2 2026
McDonald's appointed Skye Anderson as U.S. president on August 4, 2026, amid its slowest U.S. sales growth since early 2025.
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US Nearly Exhausts Long-Range Precision Missiles After Five-Month Iran War
The US Army has used virtually all its long-range precision missiles in the Iran conflict, raising concerns over military readiness.
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Spotify Premium subscribers exceed 300 million in Q2 2026, revenue hits €4.8 billion
Spotify reported over 300 million Premium subscribers and €4.8 billion revenue in Q2 2026, with service expansions and AI features announced.
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Malaysia enforces age verification of 16+ for social media users under new Child Protection Code
Malaysia requires licensed social media providers to verify users are at least 16 years old using official documents under the Child Protection Code effective June 1, 2026.
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Hungary cuts nuclear output amid record low Danube levels and heatwave
Hungary has reduced output at its Paks nuclear plant to about 10% capacity due to record low Danube water and high temperatures.
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MACC arrests multiple individuals linked to Tabung Haji RCI report investigations
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrested several people tied to alleged abuses from the Tabung Haji RCI report findings.
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Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store over child sexual abuse material violation
Apple removed then reinstated Telegram on August 4 after the app removed content violating CSAM rules and banned the responsible user.
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Trump Administration Weighs $100,000 Fee for International Graduates on OPT Work Program
The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 fee for international students using the Optional Practical Training program to work in the U.S.
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Three lionesses die of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo’s Tama Zoo amid record heatwave
Three lionesses at Tokyo’s Tama Zoological Park died from suspected heatstroke during early August’s heatwave amid Japan’s hottest summer on record.
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Toyota unveils ¥1 trillion share buyback, raises profit outlook for fiscal year ending March 2027
Toyota announced a ¥1 trillion share buyback and raised its operating profit forecast to ¥3.4 trillion for the fiscal year ending March 2027.
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HSBC Reports 23% Profit Rise in H1 2026, Resumes $1 Billion Share Buyback
HSBC Holdings posted a 23% rise in first-half pretax profit to $19.5 billion and restarted a $1 billion share buyback program on August 4, 2026.
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UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento dies at 34 from apparent heart attack
Brazilian UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento died at 34 after an apparent heart attack in his sleep on August 3, 2026.
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Larry Berg named next Major League Soccer commissioner starting January 2027
Major League Soccer owners appointed Larry Berg as commissioner, succeeding Don Garber on January 1, 2027.
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Trump Criticizes US Attorney Pirro Over Dropped Reflecting Pool Vandalism Charges
Donald Trump sharply criticized US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping vandalism charges against David Hearn related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas fully disarmed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the US-backed Gaza plan draft and vowed Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed.