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NetEase bans nearly 500 players for cheating in Marvel Rivals after weekend update
NetEase banned nearly 500 Marvel Rivals players for unauthorized third-party cheats following a weekend update that triggered exploit use.
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Paradox Interactive linked to new LEGO-themed Cities: Skylines spinoff ahead of reveal
Paradox Interactive is connected to a new LEGO-themed Cities: Skylines spinoff, according to Korean age rating listings ahead of an official announcement.
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Economist Joachim Klement Predicts Netherlands to Win 2026 World Cup
Joachim Klement forecasts Netherlands will win the 2026 World Cup using his statistical model after three prior correct predictions.
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Barcelona sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for £65 million
Barcelona have signed Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City on a four-year deal for around £65 million.
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Eid al-Adha in Gaza marked by loss and absence of traditional rituals amid Israeli attacks
Gaza endured a grim Eid al-Adha under Israeli bombardment with heavy losses, displacement, and no traditional animal sacrifices or Hajj departures for the third year [s2,s3].
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Debate Rises Over Whether Guardiola or Ferguson Is Premier League's Greatest Manager
Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson remain central to debate as top Premier League managers based on titles and win rates.
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Record 84,759 Students in Japan Need Help Learning Japanese as of May 2025
A government survey found 84,759 students require Japanese language support in public schools, a rise of 15,636 since 2023.
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Quad Foreign Ministers Meet in New Delhi to Boost Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S. met in New Delhi on May 26 to discuss Indo-Pacific security and cooperation.
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Four Renaissance artworks by Antonello da Messina stolen from museum in Sicily
Four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina were stolen overnight August 15-16 from the Regional Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina in Sicily.
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Fear of ICE enforcement deters Haitian immigrants from 2026 World Cup matches in US
Haitian immigrants in the US fear attending 2026 World Cup matches due to aggressive ICE enforcement tactics, despite Haiti’s return to the tournament after decades.
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Iranian parliament approves bill criminalizing interviews with hostile foreign media
Iran's parliament approved a bill on August 16 criminalizing interviews with media deemed hostile, including U.S. and Israeli outlets
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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 11 in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah attack
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 11 people in southern Lebanon on August 15 after a Hezbollah attack wounded three Israeli soldiers.
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Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 to win 2026 Community Shield in Cardiff
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium to claim the 2026 Community Shield on August 16, 2026.
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Germany records about 12,500 heat-related deaths during summer 2026
The Robert Koch Institute estimates nearly 12,500 deaths in Germany tied to high temperatures from April to August 2026.
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Hamas delegation meets Egyptian officials to discuss Gaza ceasefire and Trump's Gaza plan amid Israeli rejection
A high-level Hamas delegation met Egyptian intelligence officials in Cairo on August 15-16 to discuss Gaza ceasefire and Trump's 15-point Gaza plan amid Israeli refusal to withdraw.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange heavy drone and missile strikes with casualties and damage
Russia launched overnight airstrikes killing two at a Kryvyi Rih steel plant, while Ukraine hit a Moscow warehouse, killing at least one person.
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Bangladesh secure historic first Test win in Australia with nine-wicket victory
Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test in Darwin, completing the match on day four.
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Wander Franco found criminally responsible for sexual abuse but exempted from prison sentence
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found criminally responsible for sexual abuse of a minor but will not serve prison time due to a judicial pardon.
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Alex Garland's Elden Ring Movie Films at Conwy Castle with Familiar Characters Seen
Filming for Alex Garland's Elden Ring movie is underway at Conwy Castle in North Wales, featuring characters resembling early game enemies.
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Seashell-Shaped Fossil Found 500 km Inland in Saudi Arabia’s Alghat Desert
Researchers discovered a fossil resembling a seashell in the Alghat desert, about 500 km from Saudi Arabia's coast, suggesting ancient marine presence.
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England women beat New Zealand by seven wickets to win T20 series 2-1
England won the third T20 international against New Zealand by seven wickets to clinch the series 2-1 in Hove on May 24.
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Sweden achieves smoke-free status as daily smoking falls below 5% in 2025
Sweden became officially smoke-free in May 2026 after its daily smoking rate dropped below 5 percent in 2025, meeting a national political goal.
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Far-right ELAM doubles seats to 8 in May 2026 Cyprus parliamentary elections
Far-right National Popular Front (ELAM) doubled its seats to 8 in Cyprus parliament after winning 10.9% of the vote in May 2026 elections.
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England and New Zealand play deciding women's T20 cricket match at Hove
England and New Zealand compete in the third and final women's T20 international at Hove on May 25, 2026.