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Two children die as England reports 736 measles cases in first half of 2026
Two children have died from measles in England this year as confirmed cases reached 736 by June 8, health officials said.
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Anthropic and OpenAI expand London AI operations amid global competition
Anthropic and OpenAI increased office space and headcount in London in 2026 to leverage local AI talent and market access.
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2026 World Cup uses digital twins and advanced tech to reduce blown calls in soccer
Referees at the 2026 World Cup employ cameras, sensors, and digital twins to improve decision-making on penalties and offsides.
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USMNT to open 2026 World Cup against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on June 12
The United States men's soccer team will face Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium to open Group D matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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CDL and Hong Realty top bid S$542.4 million for Peck Hay Road site in Singapore
City Developments Ltd and Hong Realty submitted the highest bid of S$542.4 million for a Peck Hay Road housing site near Newton MRT.
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EU court adviser recommends dismissing Commission appeal on COVID vaccine contract transparency
An EU Court adviser urged dismissal of the European Commission's appeal to limit disclosure of COVID-19 vaccine procurement documents.
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Canadian PM Mark Carney criticizes US trade stance after tariff dispute escalates
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the US for trade tactics after talks collapsed and tariffs rose on both sides.
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Two chemical leaks reported in Malaysia with no contamination detected
A 200-litre acid leak in Pasir Gudang and a hydrochloric acid spill near Cherating occurred in June with no injuries except one hospitalized driver.
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Nearly 7 million student loan borrowers must exit defunct SAVE plan by mid-2026
Nearly 7 million federal student loan borrowers must switch from the ended SAVE plan by October 2026 or face costlier repayment terms.
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Asics expands Onitsuka Tiger globally despite concerns over profit margins
Asics is expanding Onitsuka Tiger by opening flagship stores in Europe and the US amid margin sustainability concerns.
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Silvan Mistress favored if turf conditions hold at Singapore race meeting
Silvan Mistress is favored to win if the upcoming Singapore race meeting stays on turf rather than Polytrack.
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Motorcyclist slashed with meat cleaver after honking on Federal Highway lane
A 45-year-old motorcyclist was slashed with a meat cleaver after honking at a rider blocking the motorcycle lane near Section 13, Shah Alam.
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US Congress fails to renew Section 702 surveillance authority amid opposition to Trump appointee
Section 702 surveillance authority expired June 12 after Congressional Democrats blocked extensions over Trump appointee concerns.
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Ousted Turkish Opposition Leader's Team Resigns, Forcing CHP Chairman Re-Election
Ozgur Ozel's faction resigned from Turkey's CHP assembly, triggering a congress to re-elect the party chairman within 45 days.
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Morocco replaces two injured players ahead of World Cup opener against Brazil
Morocco has replaced injured starters Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli with Marwane Saadane and Amine Sbai for the 2026 World Cup.
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Penang High Court upholds conviction of two men for dog beating, reduces fines
The Penang High Court upheld the conviction of Rosli Mat Zin and Suhaili Haron for beating a dog but reduced their fines and jail terms.
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Three-year-old girl rescued after hanging from London window ledge
A three-year-old girl was saved after hanging from a third-floor window ledge in East London on August 9.
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Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI upscaling cuts game frame rates by 50-60%, launches Sept 3
Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology causes a 50-60% frame rate drop across games and will release officially on September 3 alongside NBA 2K27.
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English teacher pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting 9-year-old pupil in Malaysia
Mohd Saufi Jama'in, 45, pleaded not guilty to two charges of sexually assaulting his 9-year-old pupil at Ampang Sessions Court.
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Cuscaden Peak sells half of Westfield Marion for US$469 million to JY Group
Cuscaden Peak sold its 50% stake in Westfield Marion Shopping Centre to Hong Kong’s JY Group for US$469 million in June 2026.
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52 Women’s National League Clubs Oppose FA Plan to Add WSL Academy Teams to Third Tier
Fifty-two Women’s National League clubs have formally opposed FA proposals to allow four WSL academy teams to join the third tier from 2027.
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YouTube launches direct messaging feature in US and 40 other regions
YouTube has rolled out a direct messaging feature for users over 18 in the US, UK, and about 40 regions worldwide.
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Negeri Sembilan to build new RM140 million JPJ complex in Senawang
Negeri Sembilan will build a new RM140 million Road Transport Department complex in Senawang, relocating operations early next year before construction.
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US launches new air strikes on IRGC targets near Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
US forces carried out fresh air strikes on Iran’s IRGC positions near the Strait of Hormuz on September 1 in response to recent attacks, escalating regional conflict.