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Hull City wins first two Premier League games, ranks second after Coventry victory
Hull City won back-to-back Premier League matches, including a 1-0 win at Coventry City on August 26.
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Sony Music and Warner Chappell sue Anthropic over large-scale copyright infringement
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell filed a lawsuit alleging Anthropic illegally used copyrighted songs to train its Claude AI on August 28, 2026.
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Van driver pleads guilty to speeding before fatal crash with jaywalker in Singapore
Van driver Tan Kwee Teck, 69, admitted speeding and dangerous driving that caused jaywalker Wong Chee Wai's death in 2024, prosecutor seeks 3½ years jail.
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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index adds AI firms MiniMax and Zhipu amid market decline
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index included AI companies MiniMax and Zhipu despite regional market losses on August 28, 2026.
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Roche to pay up to $2.3 billion for rights to Nurix blood cancer drug
Roche agreed to pay Nurix up to $2.3 billion for rights to experimental blood cancer drug bexobrutideg, with a $700 million upfront payment.
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Indonesia asks police to probe 270-300 palm oil firms over pricing to farmers
Indonesia’s agriculture minister has asked police to investigate up to 300 palm oil companies for not raising prices paid to farmers after export policy changes.
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PETRONAS and Eni form Searah joint venture for Malaysia and Indonesia assets
PETRONAS and Eni have launched Searah, a 50:50 joint venture to combine gas assets in Malaysia and Indonesia with initial daily production of 300,000 barrels [s1,s2].
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HSBC CEO stresses human judgment amid AI integration, predicts job growth despite cuts
HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery said human judgment remains essential in banking as AI expands, with potential job growth alongside some cuts.
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JD Vance urges DOJ to investigate Minnesota Governor Walz over alleged social program fraud
JD Vance requested the Department of Justice probe Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison for alleged fraud in social programs, citing a congressional report.
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Morocco faces injury doubts for Ezzalzouli and Mazraoui ahead of Brazil World Cup opener
Morocco's Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Noussair Mazraoui suffered injuries in their final warm-up before the 2026 World Cup opener against Brazil.
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Malaysia Transport Ministry has not decided on diesel vehicle road tax cut
Malaysia's Transport Ministry has yet to announce a decision on proposed road tax cuts for diesel vehicles, pending economic council talks.
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Teacher in Klang pleads not guilty to 14 counts of sexual assault involving six students
Idi Johan Mohd Zohdi, 45, pleaded not guilty to 14 sexual assault charges involving six 15-year-old students in Klang.
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Carlsberg Plans Up to $700 Million IPO for Its Indian Unit in 2026
Carlsberg A/S is preparing to file draft papers for a $700 million IPO of its Indian unit as early as June 2026.
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Alexander Zverev downplays favourite status as US Open 2026 men’s singles field opens wide
Alexander Zverev, top seed at the 2026 US Open, says he feels like one of many contenders amid a wide-open men’s draw.
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New Tower Ends Telecommunications Coverage Gaps on North-South Expressway in Perak
A telecommunications tower in Gua Tempurung has resolved coverage disruptions on Perak's North-South Expressway as of June 2026.
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German Factory Orders Drop 3.8% in April, Worse Than Expected Amid Economic Risks
German factory orders fell 3.8% in April 2026, missing forecasts and signaling challenges for the economy.
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Latvia issues air threat alert after drone crosses from Russia near border
Latvia's armed forces issued an air threat alert for its eastern border after a drone entered Latvian airspace from Russia.
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Malaysia to Expand National Service PLKN 4.0 with Six Camps and Over 10,000 Recruits in 2027
Malaysia's PLKN 4.0 will grow to six Territorial Army camps and enroll 10,520 participants in 2027, more than doubling this year's recruits.
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Russian drone strike near Kyiv kills at least 37, injures dozens, damages homes
A Russian drone strike on a warehouse near Kyiv on August 28 killed at least 37 people and injured over 40 in the Bucha district village of Myla.
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Court of Appeal upholds 36-year jail term and 12 cane strokes for five men over Besut sword murder
The Court of Appeal upheld 36-year prison sentences and 12 cane strokes for five men convicted of murdering Mohd Shahrulanuar Dek Der in Besut in 2017.
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Economists lower Singapore 2026 GDP growth forecasts, raise inflation outlook
Economists downgraded Singapore’s 2026 GDP growth forecasts and increased inflation projections amid rising external risks.
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Portugal prepares for 2026 World Cup with tribute to late Diogo Jota
Portugal’s national team, coached by Roberto Martínez, heads to its ninth World Cup with focus on honoring late forward Diogo Jota.
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Malaysia advances major rail projects to become ASEAN rail leader
Malaysia is pushing major rail projects and strategic initiatives to boost its position as a leading rail nation in ASEAN.
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Singapore to Face UN Assessment on Nuclear Energy and Waste Management in 2027
In 2027, Singapore will be assessed by the UN nuclear watchdog on its readiness for nuclear energy, including radioactive waste management.