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Jonas Vingegaard extends Giro d’Italia lead with stage 16 win; Michael Valgren wins stage 17
Jonas Vingegaard won stage 16 with a solo attack to widen his Giro lead, while Michael Valgren took stage 17 in Andalo.
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PGA of America president Don Rea Jr. suspended and steps down amid Ryder Cup backlash
Don Rea Jr. was suspended and resigned as PGA president following criticism over his handling of abusive Ryder Cup fan behavior.
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Silicon Valley startup Human Archive raises $8.2M to collect gig worker video data in India
Human Archive raised $8.2 million to scale egocentric data collection from India’s gig economy via headsets worn by workers.
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UN Secretary-General warns UN Charter principles strained amid record global conflicts
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said rising conflicts and geopolitical divisions are severely straining UN Charter principles worldwide.
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U.N. Secretary-General warns against Russia’s planned strikes on Kyiv defense sites
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over Russia’s announced strikes on Ukrainian defense and decision centers in Kyiv.
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Russia urges foreigners to leave Kyiv ahead of planned strikes targeting key sites
Russia's Foreign Ministry urged foreigners in Kyiv to evacuate due to planned strikes on decision centers and drone facilities.
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Thomas Partey included in Ghana's preliminary World Cup squad despite pending UK trial
Thomas Partey was named in Ghana's 28-man preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup amid pending sexual assault charges in the UK.
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US and Iran Tentatively Extend Ceasefire, Boosting Global Markets and Pressuring Oil Prices
US and Iran agreed to a tentative 60-day ceasefire extension in late June, sparking stock rallies and lower oil prices worldwide.
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Stars Show Daring Styles at 2026 American Music Awards Red Carpet in Las Vegas
The 52nd American Music Awards on August 10 drew bold fashion including disco shimmer, rock accents, and standout dresses at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Trial begins for former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson on 18 historical sex offence charges
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson faces 18 historic sexual offence charges at Newry crown court starting May 26, 2026.
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Philippine President Marcos Jr. makes first state visit to Japan since 2015
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Japan on May 26 for a four-day state visit, his first since 2015, to boost bilateral ties amid regional tensions.
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Ferrari Unveils Luce, Its First Electric Supercar, at $640,000 Price Point
Ferrari unveiled the Luce, its first electric supercar, designed with Jony Ive, triggering sharp share declines and mixed reactions.
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Twitch temporarily suspends Morgpie after Dark Souls III gameplay projected on feet
Twitch suspended streamer Morgpie’s channel following her livestream projecting Dark Souls III gameplay onto her bare feet.
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Cameroon wins first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title with 3-0 win over Malawi
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in Rabat on August 16 to claim their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.
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Kushner meets Hamas leader and Netanyahu to push Trump’s Gaza peace plan
US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya and Israeli PM Netanyahu in Egypt to advance a US-backed Gaza peace roadmap.
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AG Todd Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence from White House under Trump
Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to guarantee the Justice Department’s independence from the White House on NBC’s Meet the Press Sunday.
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SATS Reports Record $6.35 Billion Revenue in FY2026 Amid Middle East Crisis
SATS posted a 9% revenue rise to $6.35 billion in FY2026 on increased gateway services and shifts in air cargo routes due to the Middle East conflict.
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AI-driven rally lifts South Korea and Taiwan stock markets to record highs
South Korea and Taiwan stock markets hit all-time highs in May powered by AI optimism and chip sector strength.
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Dropbox CEO Drew Houston to step down, Ashraf Alkarmi named co-CEO and successor
Drew Houston will step down as Dropbox CEO after 19 years, promoting Ashraf Alkarmi to co-CEO before Alkarmi becomes sole CEO.
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NetEase bans nearly 500 players for cheating in Marvel Rivals after weekend update
NetEase banned nearly 500 Marvel Rivals players for unauthorized third-party cheats following a weekend update that triggered exploit use.
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Google launches Fitbit Air, a 12-gram screenless health tracker with AI coaching
Google released Fitbit Air, a lightweight, screenless fitness tracker with AI Health Coach integration, retailing at $99.
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Explosion damages tanker Olympic Life off Oman coast; crew unharmed
An external explosion damaged the tanker Olympic Life about 60 nautical miles off Muscat, Oman, but the crew remained safe.
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Paradox Interactive linked to new LEGO-themed Cities: Skylines spinoff ahead of reveal
Paradox Interactive is connected to a new LEGO-themed Cities: Skylines spinoff, according to Korean age rating listings ahead of an official announcement.
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Indonesian developer’s Running Train game features detailed Japanese routes in early access
Single developer リズ launched Running Train, a train simulator with 42 fictional Japanese routes, now in Steam early access.