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John Galliano Cancels Met Gala Exhibition Amid Backlash Over Past Remarks
John Galliano has canceled his planned Met exhibition scheduled for May 2027 after facing backlash over his 2011 antisemitic conviction.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Raises $20 Million for Women’s Charities
Olivia Rodrigo founded and headlined the Daisy Chain Fields festival on August 29, raising $20 million for women-focused charities in Irvine, California.
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Israeli authorities accelerate demolition of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem and Silwan
Since late 2023, Israeli authorities have demolished dozens of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem, displacing residents and heightening tensions.
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Women’s Champions League audience more than doubles in 2025/26 season
The Women’s Champions League audience more than doubled to an expected 44.5 million viewers in the 2025/26 season, UEFA reported today.
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Jump Trading launches global soccer forecasting contest for 2026 FIFA World Cup talent search
Jump Trading launched the Jump Probability Cup on June 10 to find forecasting talent ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Erdogan stresses importance of Trump attending NATO summit in Ankara
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted Donald Trump's attendance as vital to NATO summit cohesion in Ankara.
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Paris suburbs supply nearly a quarter of France’s 2026 national football squad
Nearly 23% of France’s 2026 national football squad were born in Paris suburbs, highlighting the region’s football talent pipeline.
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Snapchat Limits Spotlight Sharing for Users Aged 13-15 to Friends Only
Snapchat now restricts Spotlight posts from users aged 13 to 15 to be shared only with mutual friends, removing public visibility to protect teen users.
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Leaders at SCO Summit in Bishkek Reaffirm Alliances and Boost Economic Ties
Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi, and others met at the SCO summit on August 31 to strengthen strategic and economic cooperation.
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Trump posts AI video of Kharg Island attack warning Iran amid US-Iran tensions
President Trump posted an AI-generated video depicting an attack on Kharg Island as a warning to Iran amid ongoing regional tensions.
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More than half of US adults unlikely to watch any World Cup 2026 games on TV
A majority of US adults say they are unlikely to watch World Cup 2026, with low awareness and mixed opinions ahead of the June start.
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Lionel Messi retires from Argentina international football at age 39
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, ending a 21-year career with Argentina.
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Israeli settlers block firefighters during blaze near Christian West Bank town Taybeh
Israeli settlers obstructed Palestinians and firefighters battling a large fire near Taybeh in the West Bank on June 9, 2026.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker launches as a dark fantasy RPG praised as worthy Witcher successor
Rebel Wolves released The Blood of Dawnwalker on September 3, 2026, to positive reviews praising its narrative and gameplay.
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Italy Extends Suspension of Schengen Travel with Spain Amid Ceuta Migration Crisis
Italy has extended for 15 days the suspension of Schengen free travel with Spain following a mass migrant influx into Ceuta.
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Trump orders renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America on U.S. maps
President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America in the U.S. after U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed.
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India boosts LNG spot purchases to offset Middle East supply disruptions
India has increased liquefied natural gas spot market purchases to support fertilizer and power sectors amid disrupted Middle Eastern supply.
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Nvidia invests $3.5 billion in MediaTek to expand AI chip partnership
Nvidia announced a $3.5 billion investment in MediaTek to deepen collaboration on AI chips and infrastructure.
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US-Iran Military Clashes Push Oil Above $95, Drag US Stocks Lower in Early September 2026
US strikes on Iranian positions in late August lifted global oil prices and weighed on US stocks and Treasury yields in early September 2026.
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Israeli airstrikes kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire breaches
Israeli airstrikes killed at least five Palestinians in Gaza City on August 31, including two near a municipal park and three in Tel al-Hawa neighborhood.
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Sony to host two PlayStation State of Play livestreams on September 3 featuring Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
Sony will hold two back-to-back PlayStation State of Play livestream events on September 3, featuring PlayStation updates and an extended look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
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Russia, China, and Turkey urge halt to US-Iran strikes amid rising Middle East tensions
Russia, China, and Turkey called for an immediate ceasefire as US and Iran exchanged military attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Malaysia to require recycling facilities in over 1,000 shopping malls by end-2026
Malaysia's Cabinet approved mandatory recycling facilities in more than 1,000 shopping malls by the end of 2026 to boost waste management.
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EU designates ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as very large platforms under Digital Services Act
The European Union named ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox very large digital services subject to stricter rules under the Digital Services Act on August 31, 2026.