Top Stories
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
-
Tornadoes Hit Long Island and Delaware as Flash Floods Soak New York City
Tornadoes struck Atlantic Beach, Long Island, and Dover, Delaware, causing damage and power outages while flash floods inundated New York City streets and subways.
-
UN Security Council holds second straw poll to choose next Secretary-General
The UN Security Council conducted a second non-binding straw poll on August 21 to assess eight candidates for the next Secretary-General.
-
Arsenal Win Premier League Opener 3-0 Against Coventry City at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal beat Coventry City 3-0 in the Premier League opener on August 21, with goals from Havertz, Saka, and Odegaard.
-
Companies rethink AI use as token costs surge beyond initial low prices
Businesses face rising AI expenses after initially low prices, prompting shifts to open-source models and scrutiny of AI spending benefits.
-
Liverpool manager Iraola says squad needs wingers but can compete at season start
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said the club still needed wingers before the transfer window closes but expects competitiveness from the season's start.
-
Johor Darul Ta'zim sets world record with 109-match unbeaten league streak
Johor Darul Ta'zim extended their unbeaten run to 109 league matches with a 3-0 Charity Shield win over Kuching City on August 21, 2026.
-
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins may leave amid multiple summer departures
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has received offers and might leave before the transfer deadline as the club sells key players this summer.
-
Alabama Jury Awards $9.25 Million to Kai Spears in Defamation Case Against New York Times
An Alabama federal jury awarded former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears $9.25 million after ruling The New York Times defamed him in a false 2023 report.
-
UK judge rules Palestine Action activists not to face terrorism sentencing for Barclays protest
A UK judge ruled on August 21 that five Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage will not be sentenced under terrorism laws.
-
Walmart to Accept Apple Pay and Google Pay Starting August 24, 2026
Walmart announced it will begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay at select stores on August 24, 2026, expanding contactless payments across its locations.
-
Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord over GTA 6 leak source
Take-Two Interactive has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord seeking data to identify the source of GTA 6 gameplay leaks online.
-
Belgian Prince Laurent legally recognizes 26-year-old car salesman as his son after DNA test
Prince Laurent of Belgium has legally recognized 26-year-old Clément Vandenkerckhove as his son following a DNA test showing a 99.5% match.
-
US President Trump pauses 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian goods ahead of deadline
Donald Trump announced a pause on planned 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods amid trade talks with Canada.
-
Ghana's Thomas Partey signs one-year deal with Saudi club Al-Shabab
Thomas Partey has signed a one-year contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab after leaving Villarreal last season.
-
China’s May Manufacturing PMI Signals Flat Activity; US Factory Growth Hits Four-Year High
China's official manufacturing PMI held steady at 50 in May while US factory activity expanded at its fastest pace in four years.
-
Alliance for Open Media Releases AV2 Video Coding Specification Version v1.0.0
The Alliance for Open Media published the AV2 video coding specification to improve compression and support new video applications.
-
Leandro Paredes banned 10 matches after 2026 World Cup final brawl; Argentina fined $321,000
Argentina's Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban and $90,000 fine for a post-2026 World Cup final brawl; Argentina also fined and sanctioned.
-
Anthropic embeds invisible watermarks in Claude AI text, sparking removal tools and debate
Anthropic added invisible watermarks to all Claude AI text worldwide to comply with EU law, prompting quick creation of watermark removal tools and user backlash.
-
Singaporean hiker fractures right arm descending Malaysia’s Gunung Datuk
A 52-year-old Singaporean man fractured his right arm after falling near Gunung Datuk’s summit on May 30, 2026.
-
New Zealand says it cannot meet US demands for higher defense spending
New Zealand plans to raise defense spending to 2% of GDP but lacks funds to match US calls for 3.5% targets, officials say.
-
Manchester City’s Maresca confident despite key departures before Premier League opener
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca spoke on squad changes and readiness ahead of Sunday’s Premier League opener versus Bournemouth.
-
Tyson Fury doubts Anthony Joshua fight amid venue and money disputes
Tyson Fury said the anticipated fight with Anthony Joshua looks unlikely due to disagreements over venue and financial demands.
-
DR Congo receives 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses amid worsening Ebola outbreak
DR Congo obtained 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses for trials and frontline workers as over 2,400 die in a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.
-
Perikatan Nasional to contest all 28 Melaka state seats in upcoming election
Perikatan Nasional announced it will contest all 28 Melaka state seats, with candidate selection and seat distribution ongoing.