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Typhoon Dolphin strikes Okinawa and China's east coast, causing power outages and evacuations
Typhoon Dolphin hit Okinawa on Saturday, cutting power to over 44,000 buildings and injuring several, then made landfall Sunday in China's Zhejiang province prompting massive evacuations.
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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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150-Year-Overdue Book Returned to Kiama Library with Historic Fine of A$28,000
A rare 1858 book was returned about 150 years late to Kiama Library in Australia, incurring an estimated fine of A$28,000 under original rules.
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Seoul's AI system on Han River bridges raises suicide rescue rate to over 99%
Since 2021, Seoul's AI surveillance on Han River bridges has raised suicide rescue success to more than 99%.
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European tourists shift to northern cities as 2026 heatwaves push temps to 40°C
Recurrent 2026 European heatwaves have driven holidaymakers to cooler northern destinations like Stockholm and Copenhagen.
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South Korea Records Highest Temperature in Over a Century Amid Severe Heatwave
Yangsan hit 42.5°C on August 2, breaking a 122-year record amid a heatwave that disrupted daily life and killed 23 people nationwide.
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Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' premieres, sparking new interest in Homer’s epic
Christopher Nolan released 'The Odyssey', starring Matt Damon, reigniting US youth interest in Homer’s ancient Greek tale.
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Tokyo Disney Resort to raise maximum entrance fees starting October 2026
Tokyo Disney Resort will increase maximum ticket prices by up to 1,500 yen starting October 2026, the first rise since 2023.
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Over 20 countries impose or plan social media age restrictions for minors worldwide
More than 20 countries have implemented or proposed social media restrictions for users aged 15 or 16 and under.
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BIGBANG Announces 20th Anniversary World Tour with Singapore and Taiwan Concerts
K-pop group BIGBANG will launch their 2026-2027 world tour with concerts in Singapore and Taiwan as part of 33 shows in 19 cities worldwide.
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K-pop girl group NewJeans marks 4th anniversary with four-member comeback
NewJeans celebrated their fourth anniversary with four members, excluding Danielle after her contract termination last year.
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Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in native seabird in South Australia
Australia confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu case in a native greater crested tern found near Robe, South Australia.
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Argentina flight instructor jumps midair, student pilot lands plane safely
A 42-year-old instructor jumped mid-flight in Argentina, leaving a 22-year-old student to land the plane safely alone.
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Typhoon Bailong makes landfall in eastern China, triggers mass evacuations and heavy rain
Typhoon Bailong struck Zhejiang province on August 9, forcing over 1 million to evacuate amid strong winds and heavy rainfall.
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South Korean actors IU and Lee Jong-suk end four-year relationship
IU and Lee Jong-suk confirmed ending their four-year relationship, deciding to remain colleagues after dating publicly since late 2022.
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Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations by multiple women spanning 2002-2016
Actor and musician Jared Leto denies sexual assault claims made by four women alleging abuse when they were teens.
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Speedboat capsizes near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists
A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and 4 crew capsized near Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, killing 15 and rescuing 21 on July 11.
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BTS Withdraws from 2027 Grammys Over New Best Asian Pop Music Category
K-pop group BTS announced on July 29, 2026, they will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards due to concerns over a new category.
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Typhoon Noul hits Guangdong with 162 km/h winds, forces mass evacuations and travel halts
Typhoon Noul made landfall near Huizhou, Guangdong on July 26, causing over 340,000 evacuations and widespread flight and rail cancellations.
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Tokyo expands Cool Biz campaign to allow shorts at work amid record summer heat, sparking debate
Tokyo’s Cool Biz campaign now lets men wear shorts at work to beat heat, prompting debate over fairness and 'leg hair harassment'.
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South Korea’s record-breaking heatwave kills 23 and disrupts daily life
South Korea’s extreme heatwave since mid-May has caused 23 deaths, over 2,600 illness cases, and major disruption nationwide by August 6, 2026.
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Vincent Pastore, Sopranos actor, dies at 80 in The Bronx
Vincent Pastore, known for playing Big Pussy on The Sopranos, died at age 80 in his Bronx home on August 1, 2026.
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Taiwan's Zhonglian Oil Salad Oil Contaminated with Carcinogen, 360 Businesses Affected
Zhonglian Oilfat produced soybean salad oil contaminated with carcinogen BaP, affecting 360 companies and prompting record fines and recalls in Taiwan.
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Spain records over 1,000 heat-related deaths in second-hottest June on record
Spain reported 1,028 to 1,029 heat-related deaths in June 2026, more than double the previous year’s toll.