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Emma Raducanu to miss 2026 US Open with right leg stress fracture
Emma Raducanu will miss the 2026 US Open as she continues recovering from a stress fracture in her right lower leg.
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Arsenal agree £75 million deal to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal have agreed a £75 million fee to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, who will undergo a medical in London.
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Hugging Face CEO says China leads open AI models, may rival US frontier AI by 2027
Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue said China dominates open AI models and could match US frontier AI by end 2026 or 2027.
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Jordan Henderson joins Chelsea on two-year contract after leaving Brentford
Jordan Henderson, 36, has signed a two-year deal with Chelsea after ending his Brentford contract by mutual consent.
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DAP to vote on staying in Malaysia's unity government at August 16 congress
DAP will hold a secret ballot on August 16 to decide whether to remain in Malaysia's unity government or withdraw, with about 4,000 delegates voting.
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US Manufacturing and Services Expand in July 2026 Despite Rising Costs and Geopolitical Risks
US manufacturing activity rose to a four-year high in July 2026 as services expanded modestly amid cost pressures and Middle East tensions.
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Leona Maguire and three rookies named as Europe’s wildcards for 2026 Solheim Cup
Europe captain Anna Nordqvist selected Leona Maguire and three rookies as wildcards for the 2026 Solheim Cup team.
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Russian Anti-War Politician Boris Nadezhdin Flees to Paris Amid Election Crackdown
Boris Nadezhdin, a prominent Russian anti-war politician, fled to Paris after being barred from September elections and labeled a foreign agent.
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Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with over 25 kg of drugs triggers aviation security reforms
A 39-year-old Malaysian pilot was arrested in Jakarta for smuggling over 25 kg of ecstasy and other drugs, leading to new security measures in Malaysia.
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MACC officer denies bias in probe of Lim Guan Eng's RM6.34 billion Penang tunnel project
Senior Supt. Zulhilmi Ramli denied bias in investigating former CM Lim Guan Eng over Penang undersea tunnel project corruption charges.
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Nissan returns to profit in Q1 and lowers vehicle sales forecast for fiscal 2026
Nissan reported a net profit of about 3.7 billion yen for April-June quarter and cut full-year vehicle sales forecast amid market challenges.
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Marc Skinner leaves as Manchester United Women head coach by mutual consent
Marc Skinner has stepped down as Manchester United Women’s head coach after five years, with the club seeking a new leader ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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Russia resorts to forced recruitment amid heavy battlefield losses and recruitment shortfall
Russia struggles with manpower shortfalls and uses coercion and violence to forcibly recruit men in smaller towns amid heavy military casualties.
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Malaysia to Amend Rail Law to Impose Fines Up to RM100,000 for Cable Theft
Malaysia plans to amend rail laws to raise fines for cable theft from RM1,000 to RM100,000, with amendments expected by year-end.
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Perodua Cuts Axia Prices by Up to RM4,700 Nationwide from August 3, 2026
Perodua reduced Axia model prices by up to RM4,700 across Malaysia, effective August 3, 2026.
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Over 14.2 million Malaysians benefit from targeted Budi Madani RON95 fuel subsidy
More than 14.2 million Malaysians have received subsidised RON95 fuel under the Budi Madani programme since October 2025.
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Italy places all 27 major cities under highest heat alert amid fourth heatwave
Italy's health ministry issued the highest heat alert for all 27 major cities by August 6 amid a fourth summer heatwave.
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Amazon to build largest US natural gas power plant for new Texas AI data center
Amazon is developing a 7.65 GW natural gas power plant in Pecos County, Texas, to supply a new AI data center, becoming the nation’s largest single greenhouse gas emitter.
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1MDB civil trial begins against Najib Razak over $5.64 billion fraud allegations
The 1MDB civil lawsuit accusing former PM Najib Razak of orchestrating a $5.64 billion fraud began August 3 at Kuala Lumpur High Court.
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Gold prices rise as oil falls after Trump delays Iran strikes amid US-Iran talks
On August 3, 2026, gold prices rose and oil prices dropped after President Trump delayed attacks on Iran, signaling new US-Iran negotiations.
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Brazil’s President Lula da Silva launches fourth presidential bid at age 80
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced his candidacy for a fourth presidential term in October 2026.
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Kim Soo-hyun returns after 16-month hiatus in new BENCH campaign
Actor Kim Soo-hyun ended a 16-month break and resumed activities with Philippine brand BENCH on August 2, 2026.
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Small tourist plane crashes near Nazca, Peru, killing all 13 aboard
A small tourist plane crashed near Nazca, Peru, on August 1, killing all 13 people on board, including 11 tourists and 2 crew members.
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Lionel Messi returns as Inter Miami draws 2-2 with Columbus Crew, ending winning streak
Lionel Messi returned to MLS on August 1 as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew, ending Miami's six-match winning streak.