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Japan’s ancient Soma Nomaoi horse festival shifts to May to beat summer heat
The thousand-year-old Soma Nomaoi horse festival in Minamisoma moved from summer to late May starting 2025 to avoid dangerous heat for riders and horses.
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Bungie's Marathon Season 2 Launch Faces Server Outages and Animal-Themed Errors
Bungie launched Marathon Season 2 on June 2, 2026, but severe server issues with 'Anteater,' 'Monkey,' and 'Weasel' errors disrupted player access for over 24 hours.
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Anti-migrant violence in South Africa forces hundreds of foreign nationals to flee homes
Violent mobs in South Africa have driven hundreds of foreign nationals, mainly from Mozambique and Malawi, to flee their homes and cross borders.
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Former Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Found Guilty of Child Sex Abuse
Graeme Dott, ex-world snooker champion, was convicted of sexually abusing two children in Glasgow between 1993 and 2010.
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England drop Brydon Carse from Test squad amid investigation into handcuffs incident
England removed Brydon Carse from their Test squad after he was filmed in police handcuffs outside a Derby bar, prompting an investigation.
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US Southern Command kills two alleged drug traffickers in eastern Pacific strike
On August 23, 2026, US Southern Command conducted a lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two individuals described as drug traffickers.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Visits Ukraine, Pledges Strong Support on Independence Day
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham made his first foreign visit to Ukraine on August 24, pledging sustained UK support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Twelve arrested after A66 crash kills seven including two police officers near Middlesbrough
Twelve people were arrested on suspicion of firearm offences and organised crime after a wrong-way crash on the A66 killed seven, including two officers, police said.
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Armenia holds parliamentary elections seen as referendum on foreign policy future
Armenia held parliamentary elections June 7, testing public support for PM Pashinyan's pro-European agenda versus pro-Russian opposition parties.
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Indian-origin woman wins £6.6 million in UK divorce after husband hid £28 million fortune
Varsha Gohil secured £6.6 million in a UK divorce settlement after her husband concealed £28 million in assets.
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CD Projekt Red targets 2028 for The Witcher 4 release with over 500 developers involved
CD Projekt Red confirmed a 2028 release window for The Witcher 4, calling it their biggest and most ambitious game yet.
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Muhammad Ali remembered with global Day of Compassion on 10th death anniversary
The Muhammad Ali Center marks 10 years since Ali’s death with a worldwide Day of Compassion and new measures of compassion in society.
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Tukaram Mundhe leads crackdown on food safety violations in Mumbai since May 2026
Maharashtra food safety chief Tukaram Mundhe has conducted over 3,000 raids targeting poor hygiene in Mumbai's food businesses since May 2026.
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Human-caused Hawk Fire near Reno forces tens of thousands to evacuate
The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, burned 15,000 acres, seriously injuring six and forcing at least 42,000 people to evacuate.
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GNU Emacs 31.1 Released With Enhanced Usability and New Features
GNU Emacs 31.1 was released today with improved terminal mouse support, editable buffers, and a new theme for newcomers.
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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game after verbal altercation with Natasha Cloud
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected Sunday from a Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game following a confrontation with Natasha Cloud.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi defends working mainly from official residence
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended working long hours from her official residence, saying it helps manage her workload and staff demands.
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SoftBank Group plans record ¥1 trillion retail bond sale in Japan
SoftBank Group plans a ¥1 trillion (US$6.3 billion) retail bond sale, the largest ever by a Japanese issuer, with pricing expected September 4, 2026.
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Leeds United beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 in Premier League season opener
Leeds United won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest in the 2026-27 Premier League opener with an 88th-minute free-kick by Anton Stach.
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Kazakhstan’s Adilet party wins landslide in first single-chamber parliament election
Kazakhstan’s Adilet party won about 71% of the vote in August 23 elections for a new 145-seat single-chamber parliament.
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Diego Maradona’s 1986 'Hand of God' World Cup Ball Sells for $3.3 Million
Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup ball, used for his 'Hand of God' and 'Goal of the Century,' sold at auction in the US for about $3.3 million.
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Harry Kane becomes first Englishman to win Germany's footballer of the year award
Harry Kane was voted Germany's footballer of the year for 2026, the first English player to earn the honor.
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EU and Russia send firefighting aid to Serbia for major wildfires in Deliblatska Pescara
Serbia activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism on August 21 to request aid, joined by Russian firefighting aircraft combating wildfires since late July.
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AI Coding Agents and Local-First Tools Dominate GitHub Trending Today
Rust and JavaScript projects enabling local AI coding agents, prompt engineering, and hardware remapping lead stars gained, highlighting utility and privacy focus.