World
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Two Frankfurt Airport Workers Die in Rare Malaria Outbreak Linked to Mosquitoes on Planes
Six Frankfurt Airport workers contracted malaria from mosquitoes on planes, with two deaths reported in July and August 2026.
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FDA approves Rasonque for pancreatic cancer, doubling patient survival time
The FDA approved Revolution Medicines' Rasonque to treat metastatic pancreatic cancer, extending median survival from 6.7 to 13.2 months.
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy receives mixed reviews for gameplay and story shift
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts to melee combat and treasure hunting, drawing mixed critical reactions worldwide.
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Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu to skip 2026-27 season for development
Alysa Liu will miss the entire 2026-27 figure skating season to focus on technical skills and artistry improvements.
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Tim Curry, Star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dies at 80
British actor Tim Curry, famous for his role as Dr. Frank N. Furter, died at 80 at his Los Angeles home on August 25 or 26, 2026.
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Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces dissolve, merge with Syrian military
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced their dissolution and integration into Syria’s armed forces on August 25-26, 2026.
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Sony reveals September 2026 PlayStation Plus free games lineup
Sony announced four free PlayStation Plus Essential games for September 2026, available starting September 1 worldwide.
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Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars Opens to Mixed Reviews and Low Rotten Tomatoes Score
Ridley Scott’s film The Dog Stars premiered August 28, 2026, receiving mixed to negative reviews and scoring 38-40% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Leeds Rhinos defeat St Helens 24-16 to extend Super League lead and break home losing streak
Leeds Rhinos beat St Helens 24-16 at Headingley, ending a decade-long home losing streak and moving two points clear atop the Super League table.
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CD Projekt Red unveils The Witcher 3's final expansion Songs of the Past and Remastered edition
CD Projekt Red announced the final expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and a remastered edition releasing in 2026 and 2027 respectively.
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French Court Recognizes Flight Attendant’s Breast Cancer as Occupational Disease
A French court ruled Sophie Lainault’s breast cancer was caused by cosmic radiation and workplace factors during her Air France career.
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Sixty-seven Celtic fan groups oppose Robbie Keane's potential manager appointment over Israel role
Sixty-seven Celtic supporters groups oppose Robbie Keane becoming manager due to his prior role managing Maccabi Tel Aviv during Gaza conflict.
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US Backs Bolivia's President Paz Amid Protests and Coup Warnings
US officials reject efforts to overthrow Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz during ongoing protests and political unrest.
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No significant global events reported today
No factual event information was reported from source reports on August 26, 2026.
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AMD launches Radeon RX 9070 GRE GPU at $549 alongside RX 9070 XT and RX 9060 XT PCs
AMD introduced the Radeon RX 9070 GRE GPU in June 2026 in the US and offers various Radeon models targeting different gaming needs and budgets.
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Rust launches complete player model overhaul with new faces and animations
Rust released a major update today that fully revamps its player model including heads, hairstyles, animations, and clothing updates.
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Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew and three daughters missing amid custody dispute
Zeynab Javadli, ex-wife of Dubai ruler’s nephew, has been missing with her three daughters since Tuesday night amid a custody battle.
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Manchester United commits to disciplined summer transfer strategy with £35m Ederson signing
Manchester United agreed a £35 million deal for midfielder Ederson and outlined a cautious transfer approach for the summer window.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Return to UK After Six Years with Children
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children arrived in the UK on August 26, 2026, planning an extended stay outside royal duties.
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At least 14 newborns die in Islamabad hospital fire caused by faulty AC unit
A fire early today at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 newborns and injured others.
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Flash floods kill at least 162, hundreds missing in Nepal-Tibet Himalayan border region
A flash flood on August 26 killed 162 people and left over 579 tourists, including 434 foreigners, missing in northern Nepal and Tibetan border areas.
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Tottenham sign Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on season-long loan with £60m obligation to buy
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy next summer for around £60 million.
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Fire at Islamabad hospital kills at least 14 newborns in neonatal ward blaze
A fire broke out early August 26 at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, killing at least 14 newborns in the neonatal unit.
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Slovenia's Parliament Approves Janez Janša's Centre-Right Government
Slovenia's parliament approved Janez Janša's 15-member centre-right cabinet on June 4, 2022, marking his fourth term as prime minister.