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US journalist Thomas Weir Pauken II jailed 2 years for acting as unregistered Chinese agent
Thomas Weir Pauken II was sentenced to 2 years in prison for acting as a Chinese agent without notifying US authorities.
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Shooting in Minneapolis apartment building kills 2, injures 6 including 3 police officers
A shooting in downtown Minneapolis on September 2 left two dead and six injured, including three police officers, authorities said.
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New York City Bans AI Use in K-8 Classrooms for One Year Starting September 2026
New York City public schools announced a one-year moratorium on AI tools for elementary and middle school students, impacting about 600,000 children.
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US Economy Shows Modest Growth Amid Inflation and Uncertainty Ahead of Fed Meeting
The Federal Reserve's Beige Book reported modest US economic growth driven by data centers and defense orders, with inflation and price pressures persistent.
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US and Iran Clash in Largest Military Exchange Since July with Airstrikes and Missile Attacks
Between August 30 and September 1, 2026, the US launched multiple airstrikes on Iranian targets, prompting Iranian missile and drone retaliation across Gulf bases.
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US Weighs Limited Strikes on Iran to Halt Missile and Radar Rebuilds Before Midterms
President Trump and senior aides consider targeted military strikes near Strait of Hormuz to block Iran's missile and radar systems ahead of November elections.
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UK MPs and London mayor oppose Israeli real estate event promoting West Bank settlements
Over 100 UK MPs and London Mayor Sadiq Khan oppose a London event promoting Israeli West Bank settlements set for Sunday.
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Yangon curfew lifted five years after Myanmar coup but nightlife remains tense
Myanmar’s military junta lifted Yangon’s curfew in December 2025, yet residents still fear going out at night amid ongoing unrest.
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Chinese basketball star Li Yueru misses 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup due to lost passport
Chinese center Li Yueru will miss the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup after her passport was lost in the U.S. mail.
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Uber and Wayve launch London’s first commercial robotaxi service with safety drivers
Uber and Wayve launched a commercial robotaxi service in London today featuring 15 supervised autonomous vehicles.
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Chinese Student at University of Waterloo Arrested in US over False Statements Related to Airport Photography
Weiheng Zeng, a 20-year-old Chinese student studying in Canada, was arrested in Michigan on charges of making false statements to US federal agents.
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Shooting in downtown Minneapolis kills two, injures several including police officers
A shooting in downtown Minneapolis on Sept. 2 killed two civilians and injured multiple people, including three police officers.
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ComfortDelGro and Grab serve thousands in Punggol autonomous vehicle trials
ComfortDelGro and Grab have served over 6,500 riders in Singapore’s Punggol autonomous vehicle trials since early 2026.
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Nintendo sues Palworld developer Pocketpair over Pokémon patent for $30,000 damages
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are suing Pocketpair over patents on Pokémon-style capture mechanics, seeking about $30,000 in damages.
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AI Chatbots Offer Diverging Picks on 2026 World Cup Winner
Leading AI chatbots predict Spain, France, or Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup, revealing varied forecasts across platforms.
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University of California reviews reinstating SAT/ACT amid concerns over math skills
University of California Board of Regents announced a review to consider reinstating SAT/ACT testing after faculty raised alarms over poor math skills.
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Clint Dempsey disputes Jesse Marsch’s claim USMNT players needed to be begged to sing anthem
Clint Dempsey rejected Jesse Marsch’s claim that USMNT players sometimes had to be begged to sing the national anthem during Marsch’s time as assistant coach.
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Multiple contenders expected in Sha Tin races including Jedi Spurs and Country Dancer
Jedi Spurs, Country Dancer and others are set to feature in races at Sha Tin today, with key front-runners and promising form reported.
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Troy Storm wins Singapore Junior Golf Championship boys’ overall title
Singapore’s 17-year-old Troy Storm claimed the SJGC A Boys and overall boys championship with a 199 total on June 12 at Keppel Club.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director confirms planned ending, reduces content bloat
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s director says the trilogy’s ending was planned from the start and details reduced content for 2027 release.
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Bayeux Tapestry loaned to British Museum, marking first UK visit in 1,000 years
France has loaned the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum in London for a 10-month exhibition through September 2027.
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Three dead after supply boat sinks following collision off Pasir Panjang Terminal
Three people died when a supply boat collided with a landing craft and sank off Pasir Panjang Terminal on June 12, 2026.
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Nordic Football Associations Seek EU Meeting Over FIFA Governance Concerns
Denmark, Finland, and Sweden football associations asked EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef for talks on FIFA governance and transparency issues.
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14 movable properties seized from Jamal Yunos to be auctioned on June 22 over unpaid judgment
Fourteen movable items seized from Jamal Md Yunos will be auctioned June 22 after he failed to pay RM66,061.85 owed to Teresa Kok in a defamation case.