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Wildfire in Stourbridge, England Destroys Homes and Hospitalizes Firefighters and Child
A wildfire near Stourbridge on August 13 damaged homes, hospitalized three firefighters and a child, and sparked evacuations.
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Proxmox VE 9.2 Adds Official 64-bit ARM Architecture Support
Proxmox announced on August 12 that its Virtual Environment 9.2 now fully supports 64-bit ARM alongside x86-64.
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Netflix shuts Night School Studio and Moonloot Games in gaming strategy shift
Netflix is closing Night School Studio and Moonloot Games and cutting internal gaming jobs amid a strategic focus change.
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Indonesia's GDP growth slows to 5.29% in Q2 2026, beating forecasts despite household spending dip
Indonesia's economy grew 5.29% year-on-year in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1 but surpassing forecasts amid mixed sector performance.
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North Korea Threatens Additional Military Response to Japan's Missile Tests
Kim Yo-jong warned North Korea will pursue further military options in response to Japan's expanding defense capabilities and missile tests.
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Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime after drone wounds vegetable seller in Kherson
Ukraine accused Russia of a war crime after a Russian drone attacked and injured a vegetable seller in Kherson on August 4.
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Two trains derail in southeast England within 24 hours causing injuries and disruption
Southern Rail and Greater Anglia trains derailed near Lewes and Wickford on August 13-14, causing injuries and rail disruptions.
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Monsoon floods and landslides kill over 100 people across India since July
Monsoon floods and landslides have killed more than 100 people across India since July, with Assam among the hardest hit states.
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US Stocks Rally to Record Highs on Strong Earnings and Easing Oil Prices
US stock indexes soared Monday led by robust corporate earnings and a sharp drop in oil prices amid US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks.
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Teen Developer's $200 Joke Game Nets Nearly $1.4M on Steam Before Refunds
18-year-old Michael Major sold over 6,700 copies of a $200 joke game on Steam, earning nearly $1.4 million before refunds cut his net to $2,000.
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Investigation finds 2025 Eaton wildfire in Los Angeles caused by Southern California Edison tower arcing
Los Angeles County officials said electrical arcing from an out-of-service Southern California Edison tower caused the deadly 2025 Eaton wildfire.
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Former Neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Paine Withdraws as Tory Candidate Amid Controversy
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, former neo-Nazi activist, withdrew as Conservative council candidate and accepted advisory role after backlash over his past convictions.
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Houthi missile and drone strikes kill dozens of Yemeni government troops in Marib and Hadramout
Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Yemeni government camps on August 6, killing at least 30 troops and prompting retaliation.
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International Red Cross urges more aid as Sudan conflict worsens after 3 years
The International Federation of Red Cross called for increased humanitarian aid amid Sudan’s ongoing war causing mass displacement and deaths.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Patch 1.0.6 Adds Blowpipe Hide Option and Bug Fixes
Ubisoft released patch 1.0.6 for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on August 4, adding a blowpipe hide option and multiple fixes.
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Europe’s fifth summer heatwave peaks with record temperatures and wildfires
Europe hit by its fifth heatwave of summer 2026, with UK reaching 38.1°C and wildfires worsening across France, Spain and Italy.
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Israeli settlers and forces attack multiple West Bank Palestinian communities causing injuries and damage
Israeli settlers and forces attacked Palestinian communities across the West Bank between August 4 and 7, injuring at least 12 and damaging property.
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Toyota and Honda Raise Full-Year Profit Forecasts on Weaker Yen Support
Toyota and Honda raised their fiscal year 2027 profit forecasts, citing weaker yen and strong sales despite regional headwinds.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Ends Ambiguously, Sparking Theories on Ned’s Memory Return
Spider-Man: Brand New Day closes with Ned seemingly recalling Peter Parker, reigniting debate over whether his memory truly returned.
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Sigrid Haugset wins stage 3, takes overall lead at Tour de France Femmes
Norwegian cyclist Sigrid Haugset won stage three and claimed the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes.
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EU urges stronger border controls after tens of thousands cross into Ceuta from Morocco
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for stronger EU border security after a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta last week.
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Amazon, Blur Studios, and Games Workshop Developing Warhammer 40,000 Animated Series
Amazon MGM Studios, Blur Studios, and Games Workshop are creating a Warhammer 40,000 animated series starring The Deathwatch, with Henry Cavill as executive producer.
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Samsung forecasts memory chip shortage to worsen through 2027 and 2028
Samsung predicts ongoing memory chip supply constraints and price rises will continue at least through 2028 amid rising demand from AI companies.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey share IMAX screens after record US box office weekend
Spider-Man: Brand New Day began North American IMAX screenings August 6, joining The Odyssey after a record-breaking weekend.