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Toxic gas leak at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills eight workers
At least eight workers died in a toxic gas leak at Ferdous Steel Shipbreaking Yard in Sitakunda, Bangladesh on August 14, 2026.
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Arsenal target Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah as alternative to Ezri Konsa
Arsenal have opened exploratory talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah amid difficulties in landing Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa.
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Over 650,000 refugees in South Sudan face food aid cuts amid funding shortfall
More than 650,000 refugees in South Sudan risk losing food aid within weeks due to severe funding gaps, UN agencies warn.
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Manchester City unlikely to meet Chelsea's £120m deadline for Enzo Fernández transfer
Manchester City said on Friday they will not meet Chelsea’s 5pm deadline to meet the £120 million valuation of Enzo Fernández.
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Russia intensifies online disinformation exploiting Poland-Ukraine historical tensions amid rising hate crimes
Russia has stepped up a disinformation campaign in Poland around the WWII Volhynia massacres amid increased anti-Ukrainian violence, Polish officials say.
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Four-minute Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse footage leaks online ahead of 2027 release
Four minutes of footage from Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse leaked online on August 13, revealing the film’s opening scene and release date.
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Investors sue Selena Gomez and Wondermind over alleged fraud in mental health startup
Five investors sued Selena Gomez and Wondermind in Delaware federal court, claiming they were misled about the startup’s operations and finances.
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Morocco detains over 100 migrants after attempted mass crossing into Spanish enclave Ceuta
On August 15, 2026, Moroccan authorities detained between 111 and 148 migrants trying to cross into Spain’s Ceuta amid heightened border security.
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Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian homes in Qusra as military intervenes
Israeli settlers besieged three Palestinian homes in Qusra from August 9, prompting military raids and US criticism.
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15-year-old charged over fire near Bordeaux airport that killed two firefighters
A 15-year-old was charged on August 13 in France for a fire near Bordeaux airport that killed two firefighters on July 21.
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Oceania Football Confederation backs Infantino as New Zealand Football withdraws support
The Oceania Football Confederation supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino while New Zealand Football withdraws backing over FIFA Forward Enterprise controversy.
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif warns India over suspension of Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif accused India of illegally suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and warned of a strong response if challenged over water resources.
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Chicago Bears to Keep Name Despite Possible Move to Hammond, Indiana
The Chicago Bears confirmed they will retain their name while advancing plans for a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
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Israeli airstrikes kill 7 to 11 people, including civilians, in southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes early on August 15 killed between 9 and 11 people including children in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.
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Cyberattack on French Tax System Exposes Data of Nearly 700,000 Taxpayers
Hackers breached the French tax authority’s systems in June, stealing personal and business data of up to 700,000 taxpayers.
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Michael Carrick urges Manchester United to sign more players ahead of Premier League opener
Manchester United coach Michael Carrick called for additional signings to strengthen the squad ahead of the August 22 Premier League season opener.
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Paris Saint-Germain sign World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona until 2031
Paris Saint-Germain signed World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a contract through 2031.
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Air India A320 Loses 90 Meters in Hydraulic Failure; Pilot Tests Positive for Marijuana
Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi lost altitude due to hydraulic failure on August 4; captain tested positive for marijuana, prompting pilot suspensions and substance testing.
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Six dead, one critically injured in shooting in Missaukee County, Michigan
A shooting in Missaukee County, Michigan on August 14 killed five people and left one critically injured; suspect and another dead found separately.
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Compulsion Games becomes independent publisher of South of Midnight on Steam
Compulsion Games is now listed as the publisher of South of Midnight on Steam, ending Xbox Game Studios' role after a recent spin-off.
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Insomniac explains why Wolverine's suit self-heals in upcoming game
Insomniac revealed that Wolverine's suit in Marvel's Wolverine game heals alongside his body to balance gameplay and visual effects.
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Israeli military orders Palestinian families to evacuate homes after settler siege in Qusra
Israeli forces evicted Palestinian families and dismantled settler outposts in Qusra following a days-long settler siege of Palestinian homes.
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Nine PBS sues Iron Mountain to recover 70 years of archival data after cloud vendor collapse
Nine PBS filed a lawsuit against Iron Mountain to regain access to 50 TB of archival data after its cloud vendor OSS went defunct in 2026.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange drone and missile strikes targeting ports and logistics hubs
Russia and Ukraine launched coordinated drone and missile attacks on each other's ports, industrial sites, and logistics facilities, resulting in casualties and damage.