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Michel Platini calls for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign amid scandals
Former UEFA president Michel Platini urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down over FIFA scandals and recent World Cup controversies.
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Ukraine’s ex-defence chief Fedorov seeks US funds for new defence tech venture
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defence minister, is seeking US investment to launch a defence technology fund to support Kyiv’s resistance against Russia.
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35 Music Publishers Sue Anthropic for Copyright Infringement Over AI Training Data
Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell and 33 others sued Anthropic in California for allegedly using copyrighted music data to train its Claude AI.
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GitHub Stars Surge for AI Agent Skills, Interactive Learning, and Dev Tools
Today's top repos highlight advances in AI-driven scientific research, multi-agent classroom experiences, and architecture diagramming tools.
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Novak Djokovic loses US Open first-round match to Mariano Navone amid physical struggles
Novak Djokovic was defeated by Mariano Navone in a five-set first-round US Open match on August 30, 2026.
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Russia Calls NATO’s Arctic Military Expansion a Direct Security Threat
Russia denounced NATO's Arctic Sentry mission as a direct security threat amid rising northern tensions.
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Four men arrested after man seriously injured in Kajang roadside attack
Four local men were arrested after a 29-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing attack in Kajang.
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Rising bond yields add $16 billion to G7 debt costs amid US-Iran war
Since February, rising bond yields after the US-Iran conflict have increased G7 countries' debt servicing costs by $16 billion.
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Malaysia's SMART team awaits Nepal approval to deploy for flood rescue mission
Malaysia's SMART team is on standby to assist Nepal’s flood search and rescue operations pending Nepalese government approval.
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US Treasury Denies Credentials to Journalists for G20 Finance Meeting in Asheville
The US Treasury Department has denied press credentials to reporters from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg for the G20 finance meeting starting August 30 in North Carolina.
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Ong Kian Ming resigns from DAP after 14 years, pledges support for Khairy Jamaluddin
Ong Kian Ming resigned from the Democratic Action Party on August 31, ending 14 years with the party and pledging to support Khairy Jamaluddin in GE16.
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Malaysia’s King and Queen greet nation at 69th National Day celebration in Putrajaya
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah extended National Day greetings and attended the 69th celebration in Putrajaya on August 31, 2026.
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Carlos Alcaraz Returns with Straight-Set Win Over Roman Safiullin at 2026 US Open
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his first singles match after a 139-day wrist injury absence at the 2026 US Open.
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Sony faces $7.85M settlement in US antitrust lawsuit over PlayStation digital game sales
Sony agreed to a $7.85 million settlement over an antitrust lawsuit alleging restrictive digital game sales practices in the US.
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US-Iran Hostilities Push Oil Prices Above $95 Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Renewed clashes between US and Iran caused oil prices to surge past $95 per barrel amid fears over Strait of Hormuz supply disruptions.
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Scottie Scheffler wins second FedEx Cup title with comeback at Tour Championship
Scottie Scheffler won his second FedEx Cup title at the Tour Championship in Atlanta, finishing three strokes ahead of Viktor Hovland.
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Aaron Donald ends retirement to rejoin Los Angeles Rams for 2026 season
Aaron Donald, 35, has ended his retirement to return to the Los Angeles Rams under a one-year deal for the 2026 NFL season.
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NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study dark energy and exoplanets
NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on August 30, 2026, from Florida to study dark matter, dark energy, and exoplanets.
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Nicolás Maduro shares first photos from US custody since January abduction
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro posted first photos from US detention after his January 2026 abduction.
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Malaysia raises subsidized fuel quotas and unveils five other cost-of-living measures
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced expanded fuel subsidies and five additional steps to ease living costs starting September 1, 2026.
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US Treasury Secretary urges G20 to rethink trade terms with China over imbalances
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on G20 countries to reconsider trade terms with China to reduce global imbalances and boost its domestic consumption.
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US strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz, Iran retaliates with missile attacks on US bases
The US struck Iranian rocket launcher sites on Larak Island on August 30; Iran responded with missile attacks on US bases in Jordan and Gulf states.
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Flash Flood at Grand Canyon Forces Evacuations, Leaves Over 20 Missing
A flash flood at Bright Angel Creek in Grand Canyon National Park on August 29 forced evacuations and left more than 20 people missing or unaccounted for.
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TSMC reports 30% monthly sales rise driven by AI chip demand
TSMC posted a 30% increase in May sales, reflecting strong AI chip demand amid global supply shortages.