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CD Projekt Red aims for 2028 release of The Witcher 4 with Ciri as lead character
CD Projekt Red targets 2028 for The Witcher 4, a large RPG featuring Ciri and worked on by over 500 developers.
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Muhammad Ali remembered with global Day of Compassion on 10th death anniversary
The Muhammad Ali Center marks 10 years since Ali’s death with a worldwide Day of Compassion and new measures of compassion in society.
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Tukaram Mundhe leads crackdown on food safety violations in Mumbai since May 2026
Maharashtra food safety chief Tukaram Mundhe has conducted over 3,000 raids targeting poor hygiene in Mumbai's food businesses since May 2026.
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Human-caused Hawk Fire near Reno forces tens of thousands to evacuate, destroys 32 homes
A human-caused wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has burned 15,000 acres and led to mandatory evacuation of roughly 63,000 people as of August 25.
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GNU Emacs 31.1 Released with New Features and Dumper Removal
GNU has released Emacs 31.1, adding new features and replacing the traditional dumper with a portable one.
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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected and banned from Chicago Sky games after verbal clash with Natasha Cloud
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected and banned from Chicago Sky games after a verbal altercation with guard Natasha Cloud on August 23, 2026.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi defends working mainly from official residence
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended working long hours from her official residence, saying it helps manage her workload and staff demands.
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SoftBank Group plans record ¥1 trillion retail bond sale in Japan
SoftBank Group plans a ¥1 trillion (US$6.3 billion) retail bond sale, the largest ever by a Japanese issuer, with pricing expected September 4, 2026.
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Leeds United defeat Nottingham Forest twice in four days to start Premier League season
Leeds United beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the league and 2-0 in the League Cup within four days, starting the 2026-27 season strong.
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Kazakhstan’s Adilet party wins landslide in first single-chamber parliament election
Kazakhstan’s Adilet party won about 71% of the vote in August 23 elections for a new 145-seat single-chamber parliament.
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Diego Maradona’s 1986 'Hand of God' World Cup Ball Sells for $3.3 Million
Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup ball, used for his 'Hand of God' and 'Goal of the Century,' sold at auction in the US for about $3.3 million.
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Harry Kane becomes first Englishman to win Germany's footballer of the year award
Harry Kane was voted Germany's footballer of the year for 2026, the first English player to earn the honor.
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EU and Russia send firefighting aid to Serbia for major wildfires in Deliblatska Pescara
Serbia activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism on August 21 to request aid, joined by Russian firefighting aircraft combating wildfires since late July.
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AI Coding Agents and Local-First Tools Dominate GitHub Trending Today
Rust and JavaScript projects enabling local AI coding agents, prompt engineering, and hardware remapping lead stars gained, highlighting utility and privacy focus.
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Coco Gauff wins 2026 Cincinnati Open women’s singles title over Jessica Pegula
Coco Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 on August 23 to claim her second Cincinnati Open title.
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Iran-linked hackers shut down small UK gas power plant for 4 days
Iran-linked hackers shut down a small UK gas peaking power plant for four days in early July, the first confirmed attack on UK energy infrastructure by this group.
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Newcastle and Liverpool honor Kevin Keegan ahead of Premier League opener
Newcastle United and Liverpool paid tribute to Kevin Keegan before their Premier League opener at St James' Park on August 23, 2026.
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Iranian Parliamentary Committee Approves Fees on Ships Passing Strait of Hormuz, Blacklists Violators
Iran’s parliamentary committee approved draft law to charge fees on ships through Strait of Hormuz and blacklisted 45 vessels for violations.
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least two Palestinians including child amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli air and drone attacks in Gaza on August 23-24 killed two Palestinians, including a 4-year-old boy, and wounded seven amid ongoing ceasefire violations.
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UK PM Andy Burnham visits Kyiv, announces missile tech sharing to support Ukraine
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv on Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day and pledged ongoing support, including missile technology sharing.
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Twitch and Amazon sued over using streamer content for AI training without consent
Twitch streamer Warren Pandiscia filed a class action suing Twitch and Amazon for using creator content to train AI without permission or payment.
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Australia's nicotine consumption rises 40% as illegal tobacco dominates market by 2025
Australia’s nicotine use grew 40% from 2017 to 2025, driven by an 80% share of illegal tobacco products in consumption.
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Barcelona beat Elche 5-0 in La Liga opener with Raphinha and Lopez starring
Barcelona started their La Liga title defense with a 5-0 win over Elche at the Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium on August 23, 2026.
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Human-Caused Hawk Fire Near Reno Forces Evacuation of Nearly 90,000 People
A human-caused wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has burned over 5,200 hectares and forced immediate evacuation orders for 42,000 residents.