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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja and 10-member team killed in Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan
Nirmal Purja and his 10-member international climbing team died in an avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan, on July 30, 2026.
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Lorena Wiebes wins first two stages, keeps yellow jersey at 2026 Tour de France Femmes
Lorena Wiebes won the opening two stages of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes and maintains the overall lead after stage two.
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UN reports July civilian deaths in Ukraine highest since May 2022 at 437
The UN confirmed 437 civilians were killed in Ukraine in July 2026, marking the highest monthly toll since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022.
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17-Year-Old Brian Madjo Scores for Aston Villa in UEFA Super Cup Debut Against PSG
Brian Madjo scored the equaliser in Aston Villa’s 2-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on August 12, 2026.
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Singapore launches subsidised co-living units as young adults’ solo living doubles since 2016
Singapore introduced over 100 subsidised co-living units for adults aged 21 to 35 amid rising demand for independent living among youth.
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Chongqing Becomes China’s Leading City for Motorbike Culture and Tourism
Chongqing has emerged as a motorbike hub, attracting tourists and social media fans with its thriving biker scene and industry.
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Trump Media launches Truth API charging up to $100,000/month for early access to posts
Trump Media on August 1 launched the Truth API, offering institutional clients early access to Trump Social posts for up to $100,000 monthly, raising insider trading concerns.
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Brazil's Lula launches campaign seeking fourth presidential term in 2026 election
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched his campaign for a fourth term in the October 4, 2026, presidential election.
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Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreaming after teen suicide case
Brazil's ANPD ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature within three days following a 13-year-old girl's suicide linked to harmful online content.
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Anthropic begins embedding invisible watermarks in Claude AI outputs worldwide to meet EU AI Act
Anthropic started embedding invisible, machine-readable watermarks in all Claude AI outputs globally on August 2, 2026, to comply with EU AI Act transparency rules.
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Iran Warns of Decisive Response to Any US or Israeli Aggression Amid Rising Tensions
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of a strong military reply if the US, Israel, or regional allies launch attacks.
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49ers place WR Ricky Pearsall on season-ending IR for PCL surgery
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss the 2026 season after undergoing surgery to repair a right knee PCL injury.
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US Justice Department subpoenas NYT freelancer over 2019 North Korea Navy SEAL mission story
The US Justice Department subpoenaed New York Times freelancer Matthew Cole for notes and testimony on a 2025 story about a failed 2019 Navy SEAL mission in North Korea.
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Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid returns with 2-2 preseason draw against Fiorentina
Jose Mourinho's first match back as Real Madrid coach ended in a 2-2 preseason draw with Fiorentina in Austria.
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Yealimi Noh Takes Three-Shot Lead After Third Round at Women's British Open
American Yealimi Noh leads the Women's British Open by three shots after shooting two-under 69 in the third round at Royal Lytham.
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WWE SummerSlam 2026 held in Minneapolis with major title matches and returns
WWE SummerSlam 2026 took place August 1-2 at U.S. Bank Stadium featuring top title bouts and Randy Orton's surprise return.
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Europe Heatwave Hits Over 135 Million with Temperatures Above 35°C on August 13
More than 135 million Europeans faced temperatures over 35°C on August 13, straining health systems and fueling wildfires across the continent.
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U.S. Armored Brigade Simulated Destroyed by Ukrainian Drone Unit in German Exercise
A U.S. armored brigade was simulated as annihilated by a Ukrainian drone unit during Germany’s Combined Resolve exercise in April-May 2026.
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Taiwan holds first mobile network slowdown drill simulating wartime outages
Taiwan conducted its first mobile network slowdown drill on August 13, slowing 4G and 5G speeds across 14 counties to simulate wartime internet outages.
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NYC extends pied-à-terre tax exemption deadline to September 18, 2026
New York City extended the pied-à-terre tax exemption application deadline from August 21 to September 18, 2026.
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Six Malaysian Navy PASKAL personnel safely rescued after drifting in South China Sea exercise
Six Royal Malaysian Navy PASKAL personnel were rescued after drifting off course during a South China Sea parachute exercise on August 12.
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Saber Interactive Faces Dispute Over AI Use and Writer Replacement Claims on Rideshare Stimulator
Former lead writer Stella Sacco accuses Saber Interactive of using AI to replace her; Saber denies and confirms AI powers some passenger dialogue.
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Only Two Airlines Report Issues Processing Malaysian Passports Valid Over 10 Years
Malaysia’s Immigration Department suspended passport validity beyond 10 years due to system problems with two airlines.
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Brentford sign Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for club-record fee
Brentford signed Mamadou Sangare from RC Lens on a five-year deal for a club-record transfer fee.