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Pegula and Gauff reach Cincinnati Open women's final; Fils wins men's title
Jessica Pegula and Arthur Fils won their Cincinnati Open semifinals on Aug 22; Fils defeated Frances Tiafoe to claim the men's title on Aug 23.
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Late 19th-century wine collection from Czech castle restored and displayed publicly
A collection of 133 late 19th-century wine bottles hidden in Becov castle was restored by Château d’Yquem and is now on display[s1,s2].
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Google pledges to replenish more water than its data centers use by 2030 amid AI expansion
Google committed to replenishing more water than consumed by its data centers by 2030 and outlined five water-related commitments to ease environmental concerns.
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Preview of Top Contenders and Race Conditions for Upcoming Singapore Horse Races
Family Fortune leads Race 1 at 1,650m from barrier 1, with key horses positioned across four races today in Singapore.
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Israel Carries Out Multiple Airstrikes in Southern Syria Near Damascus Amid Rising Tensions
Israel launched two airstrikes on Syrian territory within a week, including a drone strike near Damascus injuring civilians on August 22, 2026.
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Euro usage rises slightly in 2025 but remains well behind US dollar dominance
The European Central Bank said euro’s global usage edged up to 20% in 2025, with record debt issuance and a lead in green bonds, yet daily trading declined.
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Singapore’s Religious Rehabilitation Group studies AI's role in speeding radicalisation
Singapore’s Religious Rehabilitation Group is developing tools to understand how AI and digital platforms accelerate radicalisation amid rising threats.
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Austria faces injury concerns for captain Alaba and Baumgartner before World Cup
Austria reported injuries to captain David Alaba and forward Christoph Baumgartner after a 1-0 win over Tunisia on June 1 ahead of the World Cup.
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Singapore's MOE launches Rapid Research Fund for AI and edtech studies
Singapore’s Ministry of Education launched the Rapid Research Fund in 2026 to support short-term studies on AI and educational technology.
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Straits Times Index posts 3.3% total return in May led by Sats and Venture Corp
The Straits Times Index gained 3.3% total return in May 2026, driven by strong performances from Sats and Venture Corporation.
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Top young players to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026 alongside Ronaldo and Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will play their sixth World Cup in 2026 as young stars like Turkiye's Kenan Yildiz and Argentina's Nico Paz emerge.
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Jose Mourinho condemns bullying of Vinicius Junior in Real Madrid's 2-1 win at Espanyol
Jose Mourinho criticized opponents and supporters for bullying Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid's 2-1 La Liga win at Espanyol on August 22, 2026.
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Former Indonesian Minister Nadiem Makarim Faces Trial for Laptop Procurement Corruption
Nadiem Makarim stands accused of causing $125.64 million in losses through improper laptop deals during 2020–2022 pandemic years.
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Mapletree Investments FY2026 net profit rises 25.7% to S$285.6 million
Mapletree Investments reported a 25.7% net profit increase to S$285.6 million for FY2026, supported by lower revaluation losses.
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Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 to win Franz Beckenbauer Supercup
Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on August 22, 2026, to claim the German Supercup in Dortmund.
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Apple releases iOS 26.5.1 to fix charging issue on iPhone 17 and Air models
Apple released iOS 26.5.1 on June 1 to fix a wired charging bug affecting some iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users.
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Amazon Prime Members Get Early Access to Spider-Man: Brand New Day Screenings in US
Amazon Prime members in the US can watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day two days before its official release.
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Nvidia to Raise AI Server Prices Over 15% Due to Rising Memory Chip Costs
Nvidia has informed customers that AI server prices using its chips will rise by more than 15%, effective early next year.
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Carlos Espi scores late winner as Real Madrid edge Espanyol 2-1 in Mourinho's LaLiga return
Real Madrid defeated Espanyol 2-1 at RCDE Stadium with Carlos Espi scoring in the 90th minute in José Mourinho’s first game back as coach.
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Iraq Qualifies for 2026 World Cup After 40 Years with Win Over Bolivia
Iraq secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup by defeating Bolivia in the intercontinental playoff in Mexico.
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STMicroelectronics Raises 2026 Data Center Revenue Forecast to $1 Billion on AI Demand
STMicroelectronics boosted its 2026 data center revenue forecast to $1 billion amid strong AI infrastructure demand and plans factory expansion in France.
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Israeli Knesset approves first reading of bill to dissolve parliament and hold early elections
On June 2, Israel’s Knesset voted 106-14 to approve the first reading of a bill to dissolve parliament and hold early elections.
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Seven arrested in Kuala Lumpur for dangerous motorcycle wheelie stunts
Police arrested seven people linked to risky wheelie stunts on Kuala Lumpur roads after a viral Facebook video.
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DBS launches Tap-to-Phone feature for Android to enable contactless payments
DBS Bank launched a Tap-to-Phone feature letting merchants accept contactless payments using any Android smartphone via the DBS MAX app.