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Six-year-old British-Palestinian girl dies after family drowns off Sussex coast
Six-year-old Saja El-Khawas died in hospital three days after her family drowned off Shoreham, West Sussex.
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17-year-old girl killed in sword attack at Swedish high school
An 18-year-old former student attacked Brinell High School in Fagersta with a sword, killing a 17-year-old girl and injuring three others on August 21, 2026.
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Anthropic plans IPO filing by August end, targeting valuation near or above SpaceX's record
Anthropic aims to file for an IPO by late August 2026, with a funding size expected to meet or surpass SpaceX's $75 billion record [s1,s3].
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Myanmar military airstrike kills 14 at Buddhist monastery during meditation retreat
A Myanmar military airstrike hit a Buddhist monastery in Sagaing region on August 21, killing 14 civilians and injuring 20 during a meditation retreat.
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Apple cuts over 200 jobs from Siri, Vision Pro, and AI software teams
Apple announced it is cutting over 200 jobs across its Siri, Vision Pro, and AI software teams as part of a corporate realignment.
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Malaysia urges ASEAN to strengthen collective haze prevention as air quality worsens
Malaysia called on ASEAN to boost regional haze measures after 11 areas recorded unhealthy air quality on August 22.
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Genting Berhad reports Q2 2026 loss as Genting Malaysia profits plunge nearly 90%
Genting Berhad posted a 27.1 million MYR net loss in Q2 2026 while its subsidiary Genting Malaysia’s net profit fell 90% to 47.4 million MYR.
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Europe faces over 30,000 heat-related deaths amid summer 2026 heatwave
Europe recorded more than 32,000 excess deaths linked to extreme heatwaves and drought from mid-July to mid-August 2026.
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China considers bid to host 2028 UN climate summit COP33 amid rising geopolitical stakes
China is weighing a bid to host the 2028 UN climate talks, COP33, aiming to boost its global climate leadership role, officials say.
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Singapore expands psychiatric nursing home capacity with new facilities and rehabilitation homes
Singapore opened a 257-bed psychiatric nursing home and plans more expansions to reach 1,800 beds by end 2026.
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Malaysia posthumously awards survey officer Donysius Gabriel Goh for bravery in 2026 death
King of Malaysia conferred the Bintang Jasa Perkasa Persekutuan on survey officer Donysius Gabriel Goh, who died on duty near the Malaysia-Brunei border in March 2026.
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Dutch Regulator Fines Uber €825 Million for Automated Driver Account Deactivations
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €825 million for using automated systems to suspend driver accounts without human review or proper notice.
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Nvidia, Sharpa, and Unitree launch humanoid robot featuring advanced robotic hands
Nvidia, Sharpa, and Unitree unveiled the H2 Plus humanoid robot with Sharpa’s 22-degree-of-freedom robotic hands for delicate tasks.
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy PC version leaks online days before release
The PC version of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy leaked online about a week ahead of its official late August release date.
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Trump declares Strait of Hormuz American territory amid US-Iran conflict
Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz American territory as US blockade redirects 68 vessels amid ongoing Iran conflict.
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Trump Administration Faces Stalemate in Iran, Ukraine, and Gaza Conflicts
Trump's presidency struggles to resolve conflicts in Iran, Ukraine, and Gaza despite airstrikes and ceasefire efforts.
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Turkey Seeks Interpol Red Notice for Israeli PM Netanyahu Over Gaza Aid Flotilla
Turkey requested Interpol to issue a Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Afek Moskovitch over Israel's 2026 Gaza aid flotilla interception.
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Leandro Paredes suspended 10 games after 2026 World Cup final brawl, Argentina fined
FIFA banned Argentina's Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and fined the AFA $321,000 following a brawl after the World Cup final loss to Spain.
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Trump waives tariffs on 300,000 tons of imported ground beef for 90 days to cut prices
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day waiver of tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef to lower US prices.
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Dallas Mavericks buy out Klay Thompson; veteran guard to join Miami Heat
The Dallas Mavericks bought out Klay Thompson on August 21, 2026, making the 36-year-old free agent expected to sign with the Miami Heat.
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Two fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box off Chiapas coast
The Mexican Navy rescued two fishermen after five days adrift inside a cool box near Chiapas, Mexico.
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Pinball’s 64-bit Collision Bug Traced to Unreleased Alpha AXP Version on Windows NT
Pinball’s removal from Windows after XP linked to a severe collision detection bug in the unreleased 64-bit Alpha AXP build, says Raymond Chen.
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Unitree targets 4.2 billion yuan Shanghai IPO amid Nvidia collaboration on humanoid robots
Unitree filed for a 4.2 billion yuan IPO on Shanghai’s STAR Market as it teams with Nvidia on advanced humanoid robotics technology.
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Singapore's Minister Grace Fu visits London and Paris for nuclear safety talks
Singapore’s Minister of Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu toured London and Paris in June 2026 to discuss nuclear safety and regulation with European counterparts.