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Shell sells European onshore renewables unit to TotalEnergies; BP closes Gelsenkirchen refinery sale
Shell agreed to sell its European onshore renewables assets to TotalEnergies, while BP completed its sale of the Gelsenkirchen refinery to Klesch Group.
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Alibaba and DeepSeek launch new AI models amid intensifying competition in China
Alibaba released its 2.4 trillion-parameter Qwen 3.8-Max on August 3, while DeepSeek launched its low-cost V4-Flash on July 31.
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Malaysian Select Committee begins scrutiny of Freedom of Information Bill 2026
A Parliamentary Select Committee chaired by Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said started reviewing the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 on August 4.
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Selangor Menteri Besar urges balanced approach after stray dog Rocky dies in capture operation
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari called for humane and balanced enforcement on stray dogs following the death of Rocky during a capture by Royal Klang City Council.
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Eight men and one woman charged in Singapore over sexual exploitation of minors
Eight men and a woman in Singapore were charged over sexual exploitation of two 16-year-old girls involving commercial sex acts in 2024.
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Hackers exploit Coldcard flaw to steal over $86 million in Bitcoin from 4,500 wallets
Hackers exploited a software flaw in Coldcard Bitcoin wallets, stealing about 1,367 BTC worth roughly $86 million from over 4,500 wallets.
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Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU prices surge above $4,500, squeezing gaming PC market
Nvidia's RTX 5090 GPU prices have risen sharply above $4,500, with Dell selling RTX 5090-equipped PCs cheaper than the GPU alone.
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Two workers died in explosion after re-entering earthquake-hit Aeon Mall in Japan
Two employees died in an explosion at Aeon Mall after being ordered back inside following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan on July 28, 2026.
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Poland arrests Russian hired to kill Ukrainian-American in Warsaw
Polish authorities arrested a Russian citizen recruited by Russian intelligence to assassinate a Ukrainian-American in Warsaw on August 7.
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Meta to unwind $2 billion Manus acquisition after China regulatory block
Meta Platforms is reversing its $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus after Chinese regulators ordered the deal unwound.
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Europe witnesses first total solar eclipse since 2006 with major events in Spain and partial views across continent
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse darkened northern Spain while a partial eclipse appeared across much of Europe, drawing millions and prompting safety measures.
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Ariana Grande to step back from public appearances after Eternal Sunshine tour
Ariana Grande will withdraw from public appearances after concluding her Eternal Sunshine tour on September 1, 2026, in London.
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Vietnam beats Indonesia 3-0 to lead Group A in 2026 ASEAN Championship
Vietnam defeated host Indonesia 3-0 on August 3 to top Group A in the 2026 ASEAN Championship.
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Five killed in separate Kedah and Bentong road accidents on August 3, 2026
Two fatal road accidents in Kedah and Bentong on August 3 killed five people and injured two others.
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Vietnam probes smuggling of over 30,000 diamonds worth $57 million
Authorities allege more than 30,000 smuggled diamonds worth $57 million entered Vietnam, prompting jewelry shop closures and an industry crisis.
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DeepSeek launches V4-Flash AI model, undercutting competitors by over 100 times in cost
Chinese startup DeepSeek released its AI model V4-Flash on July 31, offering significantly lower operational costs than rivals.
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UK Home Office confirms four women accusing late Harrods owner Al-Fayed as trafficking victims
The UK Home Office confirmed four women accusing Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual assault as victims of human trafficking in 2026.
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Datuk Dr Jafri Abdul Jalil appointed Penang state secretary effective August 3, 2026
Datuk Dr Jafri Abdul Jalil was appointed Penang state secretary on August 3, succeeding Datuk Seri Zulkifli Long who retired August 2.
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Brazil's Lula, 80, launches fourth presidential campaign for October 2026 election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced his bid for a fourth term in the October 2026 presidential election.
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US FCC bans imports of foreign advanced humanoid robots over security concerns
The US Federal Communications Commission banned imports of advanced foreign humanoid robots on July 27, citing national security and supply chain risks.
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Rain delays Washington Open final, halts Canadian Open play on August 2
Heavy rain on August 2 suspended the Washington Open women's final and cancelled evening matches at the Canadian Open in Montreal and Toronto.
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Malaysia weighs easing rare-earth export curbs amid rising foreign and domestic pressure
Malaysia is considering limited exports of unprocessed rare earths to attract investment and technology transfers amid global interest.
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Ariana Grande Withdraws from London Musical to Take Break from Public Life
Ariana Grande has pulled out of the 2027 London West End musical Sunday in the Park with George to pause her public career after her upcoming tour ends.
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Workers' Party to table economic vision motion in Singapore Parliament on August 4
The Workers' Party will table a motion outlining its vision for Singapore's economy in Parliament on August 4, with most of its MPs expected to speak.