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Hong Kong records hottest day ever at 36.9°C as Typhoon Dolphin brings extreme heat
Hong Kong hit a record high of 36.9°C on August 9 amid extreme heat linked to Typhoon Dolphin's subsiding air.
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Trump takes inaugural flight on new Qatar-gifted Air Force One to dedicate Roosevelt Library
President Donald Trump flew the newly refurbished Qatar-gifted Air Force One to North Dakota to dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
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Chelsea sign Italy defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta for £47m
Chelsea signed 21-year-old Italian right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta on a six-year deal for £47 million including add-ons.
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Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan Citing Hamas Disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding full Hamas disarmament before troop withdrawal.
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Michael Burry expands bearish bets on AI and semiconductor stocks including Tesla and SOXX
Investor Michael Burry increased short positions on AI-driven and semiconductor firms, citing peak industry optimism and a downtrend in valuations.
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FIFA reports 13-fold surge in online abuse at 2026 World Cup, 11% racially motivated
FIFA revealed a thirteenfold rise in abusive social media posts during the 2026 World Cup group stage, with 11% involving racial abuse.
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Belgian Deputy PM Maxime Prévot concludes first Malaysia visit focusing on rare earths and trade
Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot completed a two-day working visit to Malaysia focusing on renewable energy, rare earth minerals, and bilateral trade.
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Brother of NFL's Calais Campbell charged with murder of their mother in Atlanta
Ciarre Campbell, brother of Baltimore Ravens player Calais Campbell, was charged with murdering their mother in Atlanta on Tuesday.
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Australia beat England to win seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title
Australia defeated England by seven wickets at Lord's to claim their seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup on August 9, 2026.
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China’s ethnic unity law takes effect amid widespread international criticism
China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress came into effect July 1, mandating Mandarin education and political alignment with the Communist Party amid global backlash.
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Ronaldinho Returns to Football at 46, Signs with Italian Serie C Club Ravenna
Ronaldinho, former Brazil star and World Cup winner, signed with Serie C club Ravenna in June, marking his return after retiring in 2015.
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Unhealthy haze worsens in Sarawak and Selangor with multiple areas hitting high pollution levels
Sarawak and Selangor showed worsening haze on August 8–10, with several areas registering unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings above 150.
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Widespread AI use in investing raises concerns over crowded trades and market risks
Wall Street's broad AI adoption is driving similar portfolios, shorter signal lifespans, and greater market vulnerabilities.
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France Adds Shared Parental Leave of Up to Two Months Starting in 2026
France introduced extra paid parental leave for mothers and fathers from January 1, 2026, to address declining birth rates.
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German Police Raid DFB Headquarters in Euro 2024 Ticket Corruption Probe
German investigators raided the DFB and host city offices on July 1 over alleged illegal ticket allocations for UEFA Euro 2024.
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Malaysian police arrest 121 commercial vehicle drivers for drug-impaired driving in crackdown
Between April and June 2026, Malaysian police arrested 135 drivers for drug-impaired driving, with 121 being commercial vehicle operators, mainly lorry drivers.
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Malaysia disburses RM64 million in incentives to 4,025 employers benefiting 51,000 workers
Malaysia disbursed RM64 million in cash incentives to private employers under the Progressive Wage Policy, aiding over 51,000 skilled local workers.
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UK house prices flat in June 2026 despite easing mortgage costs
UK house prices held steady at £277,484 in June after a May decline, while mortgage rates remained elevated above pre-war levels.
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More than 100,000 killed in Myanmar since 2021 military coup sparked civil war
More than 100,000 people have died in Myanmar's civil war since the military coup ousted the elected government in February 2021.
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Malaysia aims for full internet access in populated areas by 2027 under JENDELA plan
The Malaysian government targets 100% internet access nationwide in populated areas by 2027 through its National Digital Network (JENDELA) program.
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Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase Join 140+ Firms to Launch US Dollar Stablecoin Open USD
A consortium of over 140 companies launched Open USD, a new dollar-pegged stablecoin for enterprise and global payments.
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Malaysian MPs demand public release of probe findings on ex-MACC chief Azam Baki’s shares
Five Malaysian MPs called on the government to disclose investigation reports on former MACC chief Azam Baki’s shareholdings and alleged corporate mafia ties.
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Singaporean sentenced to life for murdering roommate with boiling oil and stabbing
Ng Boon Hong was sentenced to life imprisonment for fatally attacking roommate Ang Cheng Kek in their Redhill flat in March 2023.
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DiJonai Carrington ejected for flagrant foul and posts ‘white privilege’ on social media
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a flagrant-2 foul on Sophie Cunningham and posted ‘WHITE PRIVILEGE’ after the game.