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Ferrari’s first all-electric Luce sells for record $40 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ferrari’s first all-electric car, the Luce, sold for a record $40 million at a charity auction in Monterey, California.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange heavy drone and missile strikes with casualties and damage
Russia launched overnight airstrikes killing two at a Kryvyi Rih steel plant, while Ukraine hit a Moscow warehouse, killing at least one person.
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NTT Docomo sells Tokyo land plots for ¥59 billion amid strong real estate market
NTT Docomo sold two Tokyo land plots for about ¥59 billion to Sumitomo and Japan Post Real Estate to boost funding and asset efficiency.
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Japan bond yield surge deepens regional bank stock performance divide
Rising Japanese bond yields are widening the stock performance gap among regional banks based on their investment portfolio strength.
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Japanese Stocks Reach All-Time High on US-Iran Peace Deal Optimism
Japanese stocks surged over 3% on May 25 as investor optimism grew over progress in US-Iran peace talks.
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Nicolas Cage reveals he declined role in Christopher Nolan's Insomnia
Nicolas Cage said he turned down a role in Nolan's 2002 film Insomnia and discussed how some directors stopped calling after refusals.
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Toxic gas leak at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills eight workers
At least eight workers died in a toxic gas leak at Ferdous Steel Shipbreaking Yard in Sitakunda, Bangladesh on August 14, 2026.
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Investors sue Selena Gomez and Wondermind over alleged fraud in mental health startup
Five investors sued Selena Gomez and Wondermind in Delaware federal court, claiming they were misled about the startup’s operations and finances.
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Air India A320 Loses 90 Meters in Hydraulic Failure; Pilot Tests Positive for Marijuana
Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi lost altitude due to hydraulic failure on August 4; captain tested positive for marijuana, prompting pilot suspensions and substance testing.
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Nine PBS sues Iron Mountain to recover 70 years of archival data after cloud vendor collapse
Nine PBS filed a lawsuit against Iron Mountain to regain access to 50 TB of archival data after its cloud vendor OSS went defunct in 2026.
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US inflation rate slows to 3.4% year-on-year in July 2026
The US annual inflation rate eased to 3.4% in July 2026 from 3.5% in June, with monthly inflation rising 0.1%.
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EU’s New Packaging Rules Ban High PFAS Levels and Tighten Sustainability Standards
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation took effect on August 12, 2026, banning high PFAS levels and setting stricter packaging standards.
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Australia faces shortfall in new home construction target due to labor and cost issues
Australia is unlikely to meet its National Housing Accord target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029 amid labor shortages and rising costs.
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France enforces ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls without prior consent
France banned unsolicited telemarketing calls without prior consent on August 11, imposing strict fines for violations.
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Reserve Bank of Australia keeps cash rate at 4.35%, signals possible future hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate steady at 4.35% after three hikes this year, warning rates could rise again if inflation risks increase.
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Philippine GDP Growth Slows to 2.3% in Q2 2026 Amid Inflation and Spending Cuts
Philippine GDP grew 2.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026, slower than expected due to inflation and reduced public spending.
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FCC Repeals 39% National TV Ownership Cap Allowing Greater Media Consolidation
On August 6, 2026, the FCC voted 2-1 to repeal the national TV ownership cap that limited reach to 39% of U.S. households.
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Ryanair flight passenger partially sucked out after engine fan blade failure
A Ryanair flight suffered engine failure July 10 near Thessaloniki, partially sucking passenger Ljubisa Karović out of the plane before emergency landing.
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Romania shuts down last nuclear reactor as Danube water hits 30-year low amid drought
Romania disconnected its second Cernavodă nuclear reactor on August 13 due to record low Danube water levels, fully shutting its only nuclear plant.
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The Pokémon Company Faces Lawsuit After Former Exec Accused of Secret Bathroom Recordings
Former Pokémon Company engineer Ben Tsai was arrested and charged with voyeurism after secretly recording office bathrooms, prompting a class-action lawsuit.
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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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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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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 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.