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Taliban ban keeps 2.4-2.6 million Afghan girls out of secondary schools for five years
Since August 2021, Taliban restrictions have prevented millions of Afghan girls from secondary education, reversing two decades of progress.
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Malaysia suspends validity of passports exceeding 10 years amid airline check-in issues
Malaysia's Immigration Department suspended passports valid over 10 years due to airline check-in problems and capped passport validity at 10 years.
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Karoline Leavitt to resign as White House press secretary at end of August 2026
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of August 2026 to focus on her young children and family.
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DeepSeek launches AI agent team to compete with Anthropic's Claude Code
DeepSeek formed a new AI agent team on WeChat and updated its flagship model to challenge Anthropic's Claude Code.
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Lionel Messi returns to play after father’s death as Inter Miami exits Leagues Cup
Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami after his father’s death but the team lost 3-2 to Club Leon, eliminating them from the Leagues Cup.
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Manchester United beat Leeds United on penalties in Dublin pre-season friendly
Manchester United defeated Leeds United 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly at Croke Park on August 12, 2026.
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Eurovision bans countries in armed conflict from hosting, raises competitor age limit to 18
The European Broadcasting Union announced new Eurovision hosting and age rules for the 2027 contest following recent geopolitical tensions.
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Tun Dr Mahathir and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah honoured as oldest former PM couple reaching 100+ years
ASEAN and ASIA Records recognised Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah as the first former head of government and spouse both living centenarians.
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US-led coalition to fully withdraw troops from Iraq by September 30, 2026
Iraq and the US agreed on August 12 to end the US-led coalition mission and withdraw all troops by September 30, 2026.
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Rare total solar eclipse darkens parts of Spain, Iceland, Greenland, and Russia
A total solar eclipse occurred overnight on August 12-13, 2026, visible across parts of Spain, Iceland, Greenland, and northern Russia.
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Europe faces fifth major heatwave of 2026 with temperatures hitting 43°C in Spain
Europe is enduring its fifth heatwave since May, fueled by a persistent heat dome causing wildfires, crop losses, and record low river levels.
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Malaysian Foreign Minister to Host Cambodia and Laos Deputy PMs for Joint Meetings Next Week
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will receive Cambodia and Laos deputy prime ministers for joint commission meetings next week.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift wed in secret ceremony at Madison Square Garden
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift married in a private two-day ceremony at Madison Square Garden on July 2-3, 2026.
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Hospital Kuala Lumpur denies viral video claims of dirty public toilets
Hospital Kuala Lumpur refuted viral video claims that its public toilets were dirty, confirming the footage showed a non-HKL facility.
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Arsenal expects further signings ahead of Premier League title defense
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said more reinforcements are expected before the summer transfer window closes.
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7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia, killing over 280 and leaving thousands missing
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, killing at least 281 people and injuring thousands while devastating cities like Pereira and Cali.
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US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashes in Texas, killing two soldiers and sparking wildfire
An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas on August 12, killing two soldiers and causing a 100-acre wildfire.
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 delayed to December 3, 2026 release
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4's launch is delayed from September 17 to December 3, 2026 for polishing and optimization.
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Over 80% of Australian Teens Under 16 Continue Social Media Use Three Months After Ban
Australia's ban on social media use by children under 16 faced low compliance, as most minors kept using platforms despite the law.
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F-35B Fighter Jet Crashes Near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego
An F-35B fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on July 31; the pilot ejected safely and was treated for minor injuries.
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Fenerbahce sign Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Napoli on one-year deal
Fenerbahce signed Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Napoli on a one-year contract with an option for another season.
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Iran denies extending temporary ceasefire with US, says no talks underway
Iranian officials said on August 12 there are no negotiations with the US to extend the temporary ceasefire agreement signed in June 2026.
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US proposes major Colorado River water cuts for Arizona, California, and Nevada
The US government proposed cutting up to 3 million acre-feet annually from Colorado River supplies to Arizona, California, and Nevada to manage the water crisis.
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Samara Weaving Cast as Emma Frost in Marvel Studios’ MCU X-Men Film
Samara Weaving has been cast as Emma Frost in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe X-Men movie.