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Stripe-led group in talks to acquire PayPal at revised terms
Stripe and Advent International are negotiating updated terms to acquire PayPal weeks after an initial $53 billion offer.
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Lula holds narrow lead over Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election poll
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads Senator Flavio Bolsonaro 43% to 40% in a simulated runoff, a Quaest poll shows.
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Fuel tanker crashes into car in Temerloh, killing mother and son
A fuel tanker collided with a car near Kampung Lebak in Temerloh on August 14, killing a mother and her son.
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Dimitrov loses first round at Cincinnati, Tsitsipas wins amid coaching split
2017 champion Grigor Dimitrov lost early while 2022 finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced at the Cincinnati Masters on August 14.
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Italy's Ciro Immobile retires at 36 after 17 years in professional football
Ciro Immobile announced his retirement from professional football on August 14, ending a 17-year career.
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UK government bans disposable barbecue sales amid severe wildfire crisis
The UK government banned disposable barbecue sales across Great Britain as 37 wildfires burn amid extreme drought and heatwaves.
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Houthi missile strike kills at least four civilians in Yemen’s Mocha port
Houthi forces fired six ballistic missiles at Yemen’s Mocha port on August 14, killing at least four civilians and damaging civilian infrastructure.
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US Senate launches bipartisan probe into Roblox over child safety concerns
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin initiated a bipartisan Senate investigation into Roblox for alleged child sexual abuse and exploitation on its platform.
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The Mandalorian and Grogu film to stream on Disney Plus starting September 2, 2026
The Mandalorian and Grogu movie will be available to stream on Disney Plus worldwide starting September 2, 2026.
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Qatar Football Association Challenges AFC Over Open Letter Attacking FIFA President Infantino
Qatar Football Association President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani challenged the AFC for joining an open letter critical of FIFA President Gianni Infantino without consulting Qatar or the QFA.
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Andrew Giuliani defends FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid stake sale backlash
Andrew Giuliani publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid criticism over a halted World Cup stake sale plan.
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Taiwan legislature approves 2026 budget after record 266-day delay, retains drone funding
Taiwan lawmakers approved the 2026 government budget on August 14 after a 266-day delay, keeping drone industry funding despite opposition cuts.
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Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof recovering well after heart bypass surgery
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is recovering well after successful double coronary artery bypass surgery at Malaysia's National Heart Institute.
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Netanyahu calls UK the 'Islamic Republic of Britain' in controversial podcast remarks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the UK the 'Islamic Republic of Britain' and questioned its nuclear ambitions during a podcast interview.
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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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Arsenal target Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah as alternative to Ezri Konsa
Arsenal have opened exploratory talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah amid difficulties in landing Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa.
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Over 650,000 refugees in South Sudan face food aid cuts amid funding shortfall
More than 650,000 refugees in South Sudan risk losing food aid within weeks due to severe funding gaps, UN agencies warn.
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Manchester City unlikely to meet Chelsea's £120m deadline for Enzo Fernández transfer
Manchester City said on Friday they will not meet Chelsea’s 5pm deadline to meet the £120 million valuation of Enzo Fernández.
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KTMB adds 124 ETS and EMU Plus services with nearly 39,000 seats for National Day holidays
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will add 124 ETS and EMU Plus services with 38,944 seats for National Day and school holidays starting August 21.
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At least 7 workers killed in tunnel collapse at Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydro project in India
A tunnel collapsed at an Indian hydroelectric project on August 13, killing at least 7 workers and trapping others, rescue operations continue.
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Manchester City Manager Enzo Maresca Declines to Confirm Rodri Transfer Amid Speculation
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca remained tight-lipped on Rodri's future despite transfer rumors as the club prepares for the Community Shield.
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Major roads in Sepang to close Aug 16-19 for 2026 Sukma cycling events
Sepang district will close key roads from Aug 16-19 mornings for Sukma cycling with 142 participants and traffic control at 96 locations.
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Russia intensifies online disinformation exploiting Poland-Ukraine historical tensions amid rising hate crimes
Russia has stepped up a disinformation campaign in Poland around the WWII Volhynia massacres amid increased anti-Ukrainian violence, Polish officials say.
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Alphabet's SpaceX Investment Grows Over 100-Fold to $94 Billion in 10 Years
Alphabet’s stake in SpaceX surged from $900 million in 2015 to about $94 billion after the June 2026 IPO.