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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.
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UNESCO lists Sebastia in West Bank and Lebanese castles as World Heritage in Danger
UNESCO added Sebastia in the West Bank and five Lebanese castles to its World Heritage in Danger list on July 24, 2026.
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Irish police intercept bomb-laden vehicle near Northern Ireland border, arrest two
Irish police stopped a car near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, on July 22 and found a sophisticated bomb, arresting two suspects.
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Warhorse Studios trademarks 'Kingdom Come Salvation' for new game release
Warhorse Studios filed a trademark for 'Kingdom Come Salvation' on July 23, signaling a new Kingdom Come game expected in 2027-2028.
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South African court halts Parliament’s impeachment inquiry into President Ramaphosa over Farmgate
A South African court temporarily blocked Parliament’s impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over the 2020 Farmgate scandal.
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Australia forward Cristian Volpato tests positive for cocaine after speeding stop in Sydney
Cristian Volpato tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test after being stopped for speeding in Sydney on July 24.
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Former Subang MP Wong Chen resigns from PKR and joins Bersama party
Wong Chen resigned as Subang MP and from PKR, then joined Bersama party on August 12, 2026.
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Malaysia suspends issuance of passports exceeding 10-year validity after travel issues abroad
Malaysia's Immigration Department has suspended issuing passports valid more than 10 years following overseas airline check-in difficulties.
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RM20.3 Million Transferred from PNB to FashionValet in 2018 Amid Trial
Two transfers totaling RM20.3 million were made from Permodalan Nasional Berhad to FashionValet in 2018 amid a criminal breach of trust trial.
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Kenmore Air seaplane makes emergency landing, catches fire near Sucia Island; all 11 rescued
A Kenmore Air seaplane made an emergency landing near Sucia Island on July 23, caught fire, and all 11 onboard were rescued.
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Man in Spider-Man Costume Helps Wheelchair User Cross Busy Arkansas Intersection
Christopher Hellenthal, 20, dressed as Spider-Man, helped a wheelchair user cross a busy Jonesboro, Arkansas intersection on July 21.
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UOB targets fivefold growth in Hong Kong private bank assets under management by 2030
UOB plans to increase its Hong Kong private bank assets and revenue fivefold and triple client advisers to 60 by 2030.
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Fire at Selangor Wholesale Market in Seri Kembangan causes explosions and major damage
A fire broke out at the Selangor Wholesale Market on July 24, causing explosions and destroying most of a shop, with no casualties reported so far.
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Twelve arrested over gang robbery of Taiwanese YouTuber in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysian police arrested 12 suspects over a gang robbery targeting a Taiwanese YouTuber in Cheras.
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US-Japan intervention lifts yen from 40-year low but gains partially fade by August 12
The US and Japan coordinated currency intervention in late July boosted the yen from near 164 to about 155 per dollar but it weakened again close to 160 by August 12.
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Japan and US intervene to support yen; markets eye BOJ rate hike in September
Japan and the US jointly bought yen on July 31 to curb its slide, while markets expect a Bank of Japan rate hike in mid-September.
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Malaysia and Australia discuss rare earth and neodymium magnet cooperation
Malaysia and Australia met to explore cooperation in rare earth elements and neodymium magnet manufacturing on August 11, 2026.
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Magomed Ankalaev defeats Bogdan Guskov by fifth-round TKO at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi
Magomed Ankalaev stopped Bogdan Guskov by TKO at 2:41 of round five in the UFC Fight Night main event on July 25, 2026.
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Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi retires from international football after 17 years
Nicolas Otamendi retired from international football on July 23, ending a 17-year career with Argentina.
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US Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas Against New York Times Reporters
The US Justice Department withdrew subpoenas seeking phone records and testimony from New York Times journalists covering Air Force One security issues.
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Patreon lays off 93 employees, 20% of workforce, amid market shifts and AI impact
Patreon announced layoffs of 93 staff, or 20% of its workforce, as it restructures due to market changes and AI’s growing role.