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Ferran Torres scores twice on PSG debut to earn 2-2 draw at Rennes
Ferran Torres came off the bench to score two late goals as PSG salvaged a 2-2 draw against Rennes in the Ligue 1 opener on August 23, 2026.
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Gianni Infantino urges FIFA to close financial gap amid leadership pressure
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for reducing financial disparities across all 211 member nations while facing leadership challenges and calls for replacement.
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South Korean harassment survivor campaigns for workplace transparency and legal reform
Baek Song-yi, a South Korean survivor of workplace harassment, is campaigning for laws to restrict nondisclosure agreements and mandate victim notification of disciplinary action.
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Macron Hosts Saudi Crown Prince in Paris for Esports Event and Middle East Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris for a two-day visit starting August 23, 2026.
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Wyndham Clark wins BMW Championship for third 2026 PGA Tour victory
Wyndham Clark won the BMW Championship in St. Louis on August 23, finishing 17 under par for his third PGA Tour win in 2026.
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Malaysia launches RM10 billion guarantee schemes to boost SME financing
Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd introduced two guarantee schemes to support RM10 billion in financing for SMEs.
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Holland & Barrett returns to Singapore through partnership with DFI Retail Group
Holland & Barrett re-entered Singapore in June 2026 via a multi-year deal with DFI Retail Group, making products available in Guardian stores.
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Twitch and Amazon sued over using streamer content for AI training without consent
Twitch streamer Warren Pandiscia filed a class action suing Twitch and Amazon for using creator content to train AI without permission or payment.
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Grammy-winning singer Peabo Bryson dies at 75, known for Disney duets
Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B singer famous for Disney duets, died at 75 surrounded by family after suffering a stroke.
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Australia's nicotine consumption rises 40% as illegal tobacco dominates market by 2025
Australia’s nicotine use grew 40% from 2017 to 2025, driven by an 80% share of illegal tobacco products in consumption.
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Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, D.C.
Kyle Kirkwood won Sunday’s Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., held on a 1.7-mile street circuit around the U.S. Capitol.
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Barcelona beat Elche 5-0 in La Liga opener with Raphinha and Lopez starring
Barcelona started their La Liga title defense with a 5-0 win over Elche at the Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium on August 23, 2026.
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Woman jailed 4 months and ordered to pay compensation for assaulting domestic helper in Marsiling
Hasnah Hashim was sentenced to 4 months in jail and ordered to pay S$5,000 after assaulting her Indonesian domestic helper in 2024.
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California gubernatorial primary too close to call with Hilton and Becerra leading
California's June 2 gubernatorial primary remains undecided as Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead amid ongoing vote counts.
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Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 draws over 100,000 visitors with 40% rise in ticket sales
SIFA 2026 ran from May 15 to 30, attracting more than 100,000 visitors and boosting ticket sales by 40%, organisers said.
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Vantris Energy posts first clean audit in four years for FY2026
Vantris Energy received an unqualified audit opinion for FY2026, marking its first clean audit in four years and showing major financial improvements.
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Human-Caused Hawk Fire Near Reno Forces Evacuation of Nearly 90,000 People
A human-caused wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has burned over 5,200 hectares and forced immediate evacuation orders for 42,000 residents.
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Google adds opt-out toggle for websites in AI search results, to test with UK sites first
Google is rolling out a Search Console toggle letting site owners exclude their pages from AI-generated features without affecting regular search rankings.
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Man to be charged for assaulting bus passenger over Israeli emblem cap in Sengkang
A 30-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 55-year-old bus passenger after snatching his Israeli emblem cap in Sengkang on October 27, 2025.
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Frenchman reverses SUV into Sydney’s Archibald Fountain while eating McDonald’s
A 21-year-old Frenchman crashed his SUV into Sydney’s Archibald Fountain on June 3 while eating McDonald’s, police said.
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Lionel Messi’s Childhood Coach Enrique Dominguez Retired Early Citing Messi’s Talent
Enrique Dominguez, Lionel Messi’s youth coach in Rosario, retired at 45 saying Messi already knew everything on the pitch by age 12.
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Food Republic closes last Beijing outlet after 26 years amid lease expiry
Food Republic will close its last Beijing store at Oriental Plaza on June 15, ending 26 years of operations in the city.
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BTS Arirang World Tour presale tickets sell out rapidly in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore amid scalping concerns
BTS Arirang World Tour presale tickets for Kuala Lumpur and Singapore sold out within hours amid heavy demand and ticket resale spikes.
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Mark Walter agrees to sell Lakers for $12.5B amid Dodgers ownership denial of sale
Mark Walter is selling the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, while Dodgers officials deny the team is for sale during ongoing investigations.