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AI drives job cuts in UK white-collar sectors amid rising youth unemployment
UK companies using AI cut jobs by 8% by October 2025 as youth unemployment hits highest level since 2014.
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer after DOJ departure
Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Department of Justice and is now recovering from surgery.
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Geely Auto Q2 Profit Rises About 36-37% on Export Growth Despite Weak China Sales
Geely Automobile Holdings reported a 36-37% profit rise in Q2 2026, driven by surging exports that offset weak domestic demand in China.
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Hong Kong government halves environmental impact assessment times with AI
Hong Kong government cut environmental impact assessment times from up to 48 months to 15-24 months using AI, rolling out 30 projects across 13 departments today.
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USS Benfold loses power for four days in South China Sea amid generator failure
The US Navy destroyer USS Benfold lost power for four days starting July 24 off South China Sea due to a generator casualty during Indo-Pacific operations.
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Anthropic adds invisible watermark to Claude AI text to meet EU AI Act rules
Anthropic implemented an invisible watermark in its Claude chatbot to comply with the EU AI Act’s text transparency requirements in August 2026.
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Sydney Swans players involved in alleged sexual assault at Melbourne hotel under police investigation
Several Sydney Swans players are under investigation over an alleged sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel early Sunday morning.
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Stripe completes acquisition of AI firm OpenRouter for over $7 billion
Stripe finalized a deal to acquire OpenRouter, an AI platform serving 8 million developers, for more than $7 billion in August 2026.
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Ugandan woman quarantined in Bengaluru tests negative for Ebola
A 28-year-old Ugandan woman quarantined in Bengaluru for suspected Ebola tested negative, officials said May 27, 2026.
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Pakatan Harapan leaders to meet on reforms and scandals after PKR and DAP congresses
Pakatan Harapan leaders will meet soon to discuss accelerating reforms and addressing scandals following PKR and DAP congresses held August 16, 2026.
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EPF's Investment Income Rises 48% to RM57.50 Billion in First Half of 2026
EPF reported a 48% increase in total investment income to RM57.50 billion for the first half of 2026, driven by strong equity gains and international investments.
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Malaysia to raise PERKESO Lindung 24 Jam contribution to 1.25%, boost income replacement to 80%
PERKESO announced the Lindung 24 Jam scheme’s contribution rate will rise from 0.75% to 1.25% over six years, increasing income replacement to 80%.
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Meta faces US trial over alleged harm to children from Instagram and Facebook
Twenty-nine to 33 US states sue Meta for designing Instagram and Facebook to cause harm to children and teens.
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Pahang police deny large drug cartel in Genting Highlands amid social media claims
Pahang police on August 17 denied social media claims of a large drug cartel in Genting Highlands and pledged investigation of any reports.
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Malaysia plans traffic measures in Johor Bahru ahead of RTS Link launch in 2027
Malaysia is preparing traffic and public transport upgrades in Johor Bahru ahead of the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link launch on January 1, 2027.
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China's Economy Slows in July with Weak Industrial Output, Retail Sales, and Investment
China's industrial production, retail sales, and fixed-asset investment all weakened in July amid rising unemployment and weather disruptions.
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Malaysia Faces RM30 Billion Annual Socio-Economic Loss from Road Accidents
Malaysia’s Works Minister announced road accidents cost the country RM30 billion yearly, with 6,537 deaths in 2025.
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Malaysia launches 681 classroom projects nationwide worth RM808 million for 2027 Year One intake
Malaysia is building 681 new classrooms nationwide ahead of the 2027 Year One intake, with projects valued at RM808 million underway or completed.
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DAP Congress Votes to Stay in Unity Government Despite Rafizi Ramli's Criticism
DAP congress voted to remain in the unity government and called for equal MP development fund allocations now and by law.
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JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon urges UK Chancellor Healey to avoid bank tax hikes
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned UK Chancellor John Healey against raising bank taxes ahead of the October budget.
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Sabalenka, Rybakina, Andreeva Advance to Third Round at Cincinnati Masters
Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and Mirra Andreeva all reached the Cincinnati Masters third round with wins on August 16.
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18-year-old Belgian student discovers €9 million gold hoard during house renovation
Kobe, an 18-year-old student in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde, Belgium, found a €9 million gold hoard sealed inside a cellar wall during renovation work.
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Belgium fights largest wildfire near German border, burning over 3000 hectares
Belgium battles its biggest wildfire on record since August 14, spreading over 3000 hectares near the German border and prompting evacuations.
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Australia slows working holiday visa processing amid migration cuts plan
Australia has slowed processing of working holiday visas and paused applications from 24 capped countries since July 2026.