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Coco Gauff advances to US Open third round with wins over Sonmez and Badosa
Coco Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez and Paula Badosa to reach the third round of the 2026 US Open.
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Premier League clubs break transfer spending record again with £3.46 billion in summer 2026
English Premier League clubs spent a record £3.46 billion in the 2026 summer transfer window, surpassing last year’s total for the second consecutive year.
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US-Iran military clashes on Sept 1 push US stocks lower and oil prices higher
US airstrikes on Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz sparked Iranian retaliation, spurring oil price jumps and US stock declines on September 1, 2026.
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ECB's Nagel Signals Over 95% Chance of September Rate Hike Amid 3.3% Eurozone Inflation
ECB Governing Council member Joachim Nagel said the bank will almost certainly raise rates at the September 10 meeting due to elevated eurozone inflation.
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Putin says Ukraine’s 40-day strike campaign caused about 1% loss of Russia’s GDP
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukrainian attacks from June caused economic damage equivalent to roughly 1% of Russia's GDP.
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Malaysia Returns RM5.16 Million to Scam Victims Amid Rising Cybercrime Cases
Malaysia returned RM5.16 million to scam victims from January to July 2026, representing 65% of seized funds, amid escalating cybercrime enforcement efforts.
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Leandro Paredes questions Argentina future after FIFA suspension and Messi’s international retirement
Leandro Paredes said he may struggle to continue with Argentina following a 10-match FIFA ban and Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football.
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US to impose weekly secondary sanctions targeting Iranian banks to increase economic pressure
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to impose weekly secondary sanctions on Iran, starting with banks, to escalate economic pressure.
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Two Filipino sailors killed in attack on Saudi oil tanker SIDR in Strait of Hormuz
On August 31, 2026, two Filipino sailors died when the Saudi tanker SIDR was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia's Bahri confirmed.
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John Ternus appointed Apple CEO, joins Weibo with 27,000 followers; compensation detailed
John Ternus became Apple's CEO on September 1, opened a Weibo account, and his 2027 compensation targets $58 million.
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Netanyahu accuses security officials of deliberately not waking him before 2023 Hamas attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged on September 1-2 that security officials purposely failed to alert him before Hamas's October 7, 2023 assault.
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CD Projekt Red to Release Free Witcher 3 Remaster with Major Updates on September 29
CD Projekt Red will launch a free Witcher 3 remaster update featuring gameplay and technical upgrades on September 29, 2026.
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GTA 6 Extended Look Breaks Netflix Records with 31.1 Million Views Worldwide
Netflix premiered Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look on August 27, drawing 31.1 million views in days and topping charts in 87 countries.
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Staten Island man Thomas Fahmy struck by lightning but survives without burns
Thomas Fahmy, a Staten Island congressional staffer, was struck by lightning on August 27 but survived without burns.
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Investor Joshua Kushner regrets role in failed FIFA World Cup stake sale plan
Joshua Kushner expressed regret over his involvement in FIFA's aborted $4.2 billion stake sale plan amid global football tensions.
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Malaysia to Host 17th ASEAN Health Ministers' Meeting from September 7 to 11
Malaysia will host the 17th ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting to strengthen regional health cooperation from September 7 to 11, 2026.
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MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain across most Malaysian states until evening
MetMalaysia issued warnings of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across nearly all Malaysian states until 7 pm today.
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Sony Japan Issues New Anti-Harassment Policy After Ending Physical PS5 Discs Plan
Sony Japan published a customer harassment policy on September 1 to protect employees amid backlash over stopping physical PS5 discs production in 2028.
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GTA 6 unveils complex criminal profile and relationship systems in new preview
GTA 6 introduces a four-state criminal profile and a relationship mechanic between protagonists Jason and Lucia, revealed in a recent preview.
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UK records hottest summer on record in 2026 with 16.5C average temperature
The UK experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, with a mean temperature of 16.5C made 130 times more likely by climate change, the Met Office said.
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BP names Ian Tyler permanent chairman after ousting Albert Manifold
BP appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chairman on September 2, 2026, following Albert Manifold’s removal in May over governance concerns.
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EU Condemns Russia for Attempted Drone Attack at Leipzig Airport, Discusses Sanctions
Germany blamed Russia for an August 4 drone attack at Leipzig Airport, prompting EU condemnation and talks of new sanctions today.
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Germany investigates two sabotage attacks on power substations amid geopolitical tensions
German authorities probe two sabotage attacks on electricity substations in Brandenburg and Bergheim on September 1, exploring foreign and extremist involvement.
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France enforces new fees on ultra-fast fashion items from Shein, Temu, AliExpress starting Sept 1
France imposed a levy on ultra-fast fashion products sold by Shein, Temu, and AliExpress effective September 1, 2026.