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Debian project opens discussion on use of AI tools in contributions
Debian project began a discussion on August 12 about allowing or banning AI-assisted contributions to its software and documentation.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to be discharged after hernia surgery
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to leave hospital on August 12 following successful hernia surgery and recovery.
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Taiwan condemns China-Indonesia navy drill east of island as provocation
Taiwan condemned China's planned mid-August navy drill with Indonesia east of Taiwan, calling it a military provocation and political manipulation.
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US lifts TikTok ban on federal devices following ByteDance restructuring
The US White House Office of Management and Budget rescinded the 2023 TikTok ban on government devices after TikTok’s US business shifted to American ownership.
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PSG and Aston Villa face off in 2026 UEFA Super Cup amid squad challenges
Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa meet in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on August 12 amid squad disruptions after the World Cup and transfers.
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Venezuela Announces Withdrawal from International Criminal Court Citing Bias
Venezuela informed the United Nations it will withdraw from the ICC, accusing the court of political and geographical bias.
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Big Tech Surpasses Banks in US Corporate Bond Market Risk Amid AI Spending
Debt from major tech firms now outweighs Wall Street banks in US corporate bond market risk as AI-driven capital spending rises.
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Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Discloses 0.05% Stake in SpaceX and Major Tech Holdings
Norway's sovereign wealth fund revealed a 0.05% SpaceX stake worth $1.22 billion and holds large shares in Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and TSMC as of June 30, 2026.
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Stephen Curry enters final contract year with Warriors, expected to finish career in Golden State
Stephen Curry is in the final year of his Golden State Warriors contract and aims to end his NBA career with the team.
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Six killed in Houthi attack on cargo ship in Bab el-Mandeb; US disables Panama-flagged vessel
On August 11, 2026, a Houthi attack on the cargo ship Tihamah killed six, while the US struck a Panama-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
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5.9-magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand's North Island causing minor damage
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Taumarunui on New Zealand's North Island on July 25, triggering aftershocks and minor road closures.
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South Carolina to hold first Democratic presidential primary in 2028
The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee selected South Carolina to lead the 2028 Democratic presidential primary calendar on January 22, 2028.
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Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic Withdraw from Montreal Masters Tennis Event
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Montreal ATP Masters 1000 event scheduled August 1-13, 2026.
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Marvel reveals Latverian Witches and new Avengers: Doomsday footage at San Diego Comic-Con
Marvel debuted Latverian Witch costumes and new Avengers: Doomsday footage featuring Doctor Doom at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2026.
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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey first feature shot entirely on IMAX 70mm film
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey premiered globally as the first feature filmed entirely on IMAX 70mm, with limited screenings at 41 theaters worldwide.
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Roku raises streaming device prices by up to 60 percent amid component shortages
Roku increased prices on its streaming hardware by up to $50, citing memory shortages driven by AI demand.
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Bethesda says Elder Scrolls 6 roadmap unaffected despite 3,200 Xbox layoffs
Bethesda confirmed layoffs at Xbox-owned studios have not altered The Elder Scrolls 6 development plans.
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AI Agents, Code Intelligence, and LLM-Powered Tools Lead GitHub Trending Today
Top GitHub projects spotlight AI-powered agent frameworks, code understanding tools, and LLM-driven applications across domains.
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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon survives second National Party confidence vote
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon retained leadership after a National Party confidence vote on August 12, 2026, ahead of the November election.
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Midjourney acquires astrology app Co-Star, expanding into consumer apps
Midjourney acquired Co-Star, an astrology app with 4.3 million monthly users, in a deal closed spring 2026.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Directed by Naoki Hamaguchi to Launch Early 2027
Naoki Hamaguchi directs Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the trilogy's final game, set for release in early 2027.
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Malaysian Police Investigate Kedah Chief Minister Over Race-Linked Remarks
Police launched an investigation against Kedah Chief Minister Sanusi Md Nor after racially sensitive remarks at a July 8 event prompted a police report.
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Belgium names Mark van Bommel head coach on two-year contract until Euro 2028
Belgium appointed former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel as head coach on a two-year deal starting 15 August 2026.
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Multiple open-source software projects launched or updated on GitHub in August 2026
Several new and updated open-source tools hit GitHub in August 2026, spanning audio studios, AI models, travel apps, and coding benchmarks.