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Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for killing 30 to 40 Palestinians nightly in Gaza
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for nightly killings of 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza beyond immediate threats.
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EU plans most far-reaching sanctions package against Russia in autumn
The EU will expand sanctions on Russia this autumn, increasing the number of sanctioned entities by one third, says Kaja Kallas.
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American actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
American actress Hayden Panettiere died aged 36 on August 16, her family and representatives confirmed.
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Alibaba sells gaming unit Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital for over $1.5 billion
Alibaba Group is selling its gaming arm Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital for at least $1.5 billion to focus on AI and cloud computing.
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Magnitude 5.9 aftershock hits Indonesia’s Flores days after deadly 7.7 quake
A 5.9 aftershock struck Flores Island early Monday, days after a 7.7 quake killed at least 53 and destroyed hundreds of homes.
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Zambian President Hichilema leads election with over 1.5 million votes amid unrest
President Hakainde Hichilema leads Zambia’s presidential race seeking a second term amid allegations of violence around vote tallying.
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Tommy John, MLB pitcher linked to groundbreaking elbow surgery, dies at 83
Tommy John, pioneering MLB pitcher whose 1974 surgery saved many careers, died at 83 in Florida.
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Iran offers $30,000 bounty for capturing or killing US soldiers, double for female operatives
Iran’s military announced a $30,000 bounty for capturing or killing US soldiers, doubling the amount for female operatives.
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Lani Pallister ends Katie Ledecky's 800m freestyle unbeaten streak at Pan Pacifics
Australian Lani Pallister defeated Katie Ledecky in the 800m freestyle at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, ending Ledecky's run in major meets.
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Shipping through Strait of Hormuz plummets after tanker attacks amid stalled US-Iran talks
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply over Aug 15-16 after attacks on vessels and expiry of US-Iran ceasefire amid stalled talks.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history with 2,325 deaths
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, surpassing previous records and reaching 4,945 confirmed cases as of August 17.
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Son Heung-min confident ahead of 2026 World Cup despite goal drought at LA FC
South Korea captain Son Heung-min says he feels physically great and confident for the 2026 World Cup despite a scoring slump this MLS season.
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Gazans face soaring prices and shortages for Eid al-Adha amid war aftermath
Many Gazans struggle to afford key Eid items like sacrificial sheep and new clothes due to shortages and high costs after recent conflict damage.
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Hurricane Lala weakens to tropical storm after impacting Hawaii with heavy rain and damage
Hurricane Lala passed near Hawaii’s Big Island August 15-16, causing flooding, power outages, and damage before weakening to a tropical storm early August 16.
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Singapore's Non-Oil Domestic Exports Rise 24.2% in July on Strong Electronics Demand
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports grew 24.2% year on year in July 2026, led by a 112% surge in electronics driven by AI-related demand.
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Hong Kong International Airport opens Terminal 2 to boost passenger capacity
Hong Kong International Airport opened Terminal 2 on May 27, 2026, to expand capacity and serve budget airlines.
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Wong Chen Removed as Malaysia Debt Ventures Chairman After Successful Turnaround
Wong Chen was abruptly removed as chairman of Malaysia Debt Ventures, ending his tenure after leading the company back to profitability.
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Malaysia to Amend Tabung Haji Act to Strengthen Governance and Restore Depositor Trust
Malaysia plans amendments to the Tabung Haji Act after an inquiry exposed management failures and financial losses.
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Japan's Q2 GDP grows 1.1% annualized, missing expectations amid weak demand
Japan's economy expanded 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, an annualized 1.1%, falling short of forecasts due to weak consumption and capital spending declines.
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US military strikes kill over 200 on vessels in eastern Pacific drug trafficking campaign
The US military has conducted multiple strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific since September, killing at least 202 people.
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SEC to end traditional late-season 'cupcake weekend' as conference schedule grows to nine games
The SEC voted to expand its conference schedule to nine games starting in 2026 and eliminate the late-season nonconference 'cupcake weekend' from 2027 onward.
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Jared Kushner meets Hamas and Netanyahu to push US-backed Gaza peace plan
Jared Kushner met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya and Israeli PM Netanyahu on 16-17 August to advance a US 15-point Gaza peace plan.
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Lens wins first Trophee des Champions with 1-0 victory over PSG
Lens defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis to claim their first Trophee des Champions title.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a collective defense pact in Mecca on August 7, 2026, pledging mutual military support.