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Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands in first trip by Russian president since 2010
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, part of the disputed Kuril Islands, on August 13, 2026, drawing strong protests from Japan.
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Josh Kerr wins men’s mile gold at 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Josh Kerr won the men’s mile gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on August 1.
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AI agents, diagram tools, and RAG engines lead GitHub trends on Aug 13, 2026
Today's top trending repos focus on AI agent platforms, diagram design, and retrieval-augmented generation tools, showing strong interest in AI orchestration and visualization.
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Settler attacks and military raids escalate in West Bank after Israeli guard’s death
Israeli security guard’s killing sparked settler attacks and military raids in the West Bank that left five dead and dozens detained.
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Taliban ban keeps 2.4-2.6 million Afghan girls out of secondary schools for five years
Since August 2021, Taliban restrictions have prevented millions of Afghan girls from secondary education, reversing two decades of progress.
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Eurovision bans countries in armed conflict from hosting, raises competitor age limit to 18
The European Broadcasting Union announced new Eurovision hosting and age rules for the 2027 contest following recent geopolitical tensions.
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US-led coalition to fully withdraw troops from Iraq by September 30, 2026
Iraq and the US agreed on August 12 to end the US-led coalition mission and withdraw all troops by September 30, 2026.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift wed in secret ceremony at Madison Square Garden
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift married in a private two-day ceremony at Madison Square Garden on July 2-3, 2026.
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Arsenal expects further signings ahead of Premier League title defense
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said more reinforcements are expected before the summer transfer window closes.
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 delayed to December 3, 2026 release
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4's launch is delayed from September 17 to December 3, 2026 for polishing and optimization.
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Fenerbahce sign Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Napoli on one-year deal
Fenerbahce signed Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Napoli on a one-year contract with an option for another season.
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Samara Weaving Cast as Emma Frost in Marvel Studios’ MCU X-Men Film
Samara Weaving has been cast as Emma Frost in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe X-Men movie.
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Nintendo's Ocarina of Time Remake Likely Launching November 11 or 12 with New Amiibo
Nintendo officially announced the Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 with a likely launch in November 2026 alongside new amiibo sets.
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AMD to raise GPU prices by at least 10% after Nvidia hikes costs by up to 30%
AMD will increase GPU prices by at least 10% starting next month following Nvidia's recent price hikes of up to 30% to partners.
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Israeli military raids and settler violence injure 11 Palestinians near Nablus on July 31
Israeli forces and settlers conducted raids, marches, and arrests in West Bank areas near Nablus on July 31, injuring at least 11 Palestinians including four children.
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Xavi Hernandez named Netherlands head coach, first foreign manager since 1978
Xavi Hernandez has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands national football team on a four-year deal.
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Russell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons with 209 career triple-doubles
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA on August 12, ending an 18-season career marked by historic triple-double records and multiple accolades.
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Sony Secures Memory Supply to Meet PS5 Sales Targets as GTA 6 Launch Nears
Sony has secured enough memory to meet PS5 sales targets through March 2027 amid a strong sales boost expected from Grand Theft Auto 6 in November 2026.
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Israeli forces destroy Hezbollah tunnels near Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle with 700 tonnes of explosives
Israeli forces detonated 700 tonnes of explosives near Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle on July 31 to destroy Hezbollah tunnels used for infiltration, officials said.
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Electronic Arts to go private in $55 billion sale led by Saudi PIF, Silver Lake, Affinity Partners
Electronic Arts will be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and private equity firms.
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Argentina’s President Milei signs decree to bar foreigners spreading hate against the country
President Javier Milei signed a decree on July 30 empowering Argentina to deport or deny visas to foreigners who spread hate against the nation.
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Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 2 for autonomous whole-body robot control
Google DeepMind released Gemini Robotics 2, a new AI system enabling robots to perform complex whole-body movements and collaborate autonomously.
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US airstrike kills 3 in family home on Iran’s Qeshm Island with 2,000-pound bomb
US airstrike struck a family home on Iran’s Qeshm Island on July 30, killing three and displacing neighbors in retaliation for earlier Iranian attacks.
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Helldivers 2 launches Warhammer 40,000 Castellan's Creed Legendary Warbond today
Helldivers 2 released a Warhammer 40,000 crossover Legendary Warbond featuring Cadian Kasrkin-inspired gear on August 12 worldwide.