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82MAJOR Like Fire

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Culture & Society

South Korean boy group 82MAJOR holds a comeback photocall at Seoul’s Cheonggye Plaza and releases its second single, “HEAT.” The group also unveils the music video for “Like Fire,” which features intense, action-film-style scenes.

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Sports

KT Wiz beats the Hanwha Eagles 9-6 in Suwon for its second consecutive victory in the KBO League. South Korean coverage highlights manager Lee Kang-chul’s praise, lineup decisions and efforts to build confidence in new import Davis Daniel.

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Sports

Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen moves from Barcelona to Ajax on a one-year loan for the 2026/27 season. The German international's move comes as he has faced injury concerns.

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Oslo Events and Issues

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Culture & Society

The far-right Norwegian Democrats party is holding a controversial 'remigration' conference in Oslo, drawing protesters. In other news, Oslo bars have extended their hours to 5 a.m. on weekends, and proposals for a new football stadium atop Oslo Central Station are deemed unrealistic by the station owner.

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Technology

Taiwan's TSMC is experiencing fully booked advanced manufacturing capacity, potentially shifting AI chip orders to competitors like Samsung. Despite high demand and raised revenue targets, TSMC's stock saw a significant drop following strong earnings reports.

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Galatasaray has officially denied reports claiming they agreed to sign or loan Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala. The club issued a statement to clarify the situation. Meanwhile, the coach has assured fans about ongoing transfer activities.

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Disasters & Emergencies

Search teams in Greece continue looking for a 71-year-old windsurfer missing off Crete, with no result reported. Separately, a two-year-old boy remains in intensive care after a fall, while a 38-year-old woman reports harassment and an alleged attempt to run her over by her estranged former partner.

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Niš Developments

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Conflict & Security

A Niš student says spyware exposed her private conversations and contacts, while Philosophy Faculty staff remain unpaid past a legal deadline. Separately, proceedings against former mayor Dragana Sotirovski face a delay after she misses a hearing, following allegations of multimillion-dinar abuse.

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Swedish Social Democrats

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Elections & Politics

Sweden's Social Democrats are demanding transparency on election promise funding and have filed a complaint against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson with the constitutional committee. The party also revived a historically failed idea of municipal restaurants in Stockholm.

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Nepal Hydropower Crisis

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Energy & Infrastructure

Flooding in Nepal damages four hydropower projects, puts about Rs 6.5 billion in loans at risk and leaves 204 foreign workers missing. Rescue teams search tunnels and project sites, with most of the missing workers identified as Chinese.

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Culture & Society

Taiwanese media highlights former President Tsai Ing-wen supporting DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, while health authorities investigate an acute hepatitis C cluster at a New Taipei clinic. The clinic rejects links between the infections and its procedures, but authorities fine it, suspend operations and refer its physician for disciplinary action.

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FIFA World Cup Issues

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Sports

FIFA faces scrutiny over high ticket prices for a Croatia vs. England match and accusations of inflating attendance figures. The organization also renames stadiums to comply with sponsorship policies and deals with visa denials for officials.

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FIFA deducts 24 points from Adana Demirspor

Adana Demirspor will begin the 2026-27 season on minus 24 points after FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee imposed a points deduction. The Turkish Football Federation said the penalty covers four separate c…

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Migrant Crisis in Ceuta

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Conflict & Security

Nearly 50,000 migrants, primarily from Morocco, have stormed the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with at least 18 reported dead during the crossing. France is reinforcing its Spanish border controls in response to the influx, while Italy has called for Spain's exclusion from Schengen.

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Sports

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is set to compete in the US Open, marking his return after a four-month absence due to a wrist injury. The defending champion's participation was confirmed by multiple sources, with the tournament set to begin on August 30.

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Disasters & Emergencies

An unidentified object explodes inside Augsburg’s main railway station in Germany, lightly injuring two people and shattering windows. German authorities seal the station and halt train service, while reports from Croatia, Israel, Italy and Austria say the cause remains unknown.

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Elections & Politics

The Philippines deploys additional troops and police while officials coordinate security ahead of the Sept. 14 parliamentary elections in Bangsamoro. The Commission on Elections opens its online precinct finder on Sept. 7, and forces take positions in areas including Basilan and Lanao del Norte.

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Premier League Spending

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Sports

Premier League clubs spend a record £3.46 billion during the summer transfer window, surpassing the previous record of £3.14 billion. Coverage focuses on Manchester City’s £380 million midfield rebuild, including the reported €145 million signing of Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández from Chelsea.

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Uber Cuts Jobs

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Elections & Politics

Uber plans to eliminate about 10% of its global workforce, or roughly 3,300 to 3,400 jobs, in its largest cuts since the pandemic. The company also plans to leave Nigeria and Uganda on September 2, 2026.

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Sports

A police officer and correctional officers in Argentina, along with inmates, formed a criminal group that extorted over $40 million in 20 days. Meanwhile, Argentina's PRO party criticizes Chief of Staff Adorni over transparency concerns.

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Serbia Electoral Issues

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Culture & Society

A Serbian professor criticizes the country's voter lists, claiming they include 'dead souls' that inflate the rolls. She also denounced government support for media outlets spreading hate speech and lies, citing threats against journalists. An actor joined a protest against a state TV show, calling it 'shameful.'

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Marmara Ship Collision

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Disasters & Emergencies

Turkish authorities lose contact with the cargo ship Tugberk Imamoglu and its 10 crew members after two Turkish-flagged ships collide in the Sea of Marmara. Reports say the vessel may have sunk, while helicopter searches continue south of Istanbul.

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TSMC Stock Performance

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Technology

TSMC's ADR stock price nears a 52-week high, fueled by a tech stock rally and investor confidence. Taiwan's stock market also surged, driven by TSMC's strong performance and global optimism, though its global expansion raises questions about Taiwan's 'Silicon Shield'.

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Congo Ebola Outbreak

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Health & Science

Ebola has killed 3,007 people and infected 6,186 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, making it Africa’s deadliest recorded outbreak. The WHO describes the outbreak as rapidly spreading, while survivors such as Jérémie Mamba Malese face stigma in Ituri despite recovering.

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Sports

Greek coverage focuses on Olympiacos’ Greek Cup match against AEL Larissa and Armando González’s goal in his first start. Mexican coverage celebrates the striker’s first goal for the Greek club, while one Greek report highlights a 24-second reaction from a Mexican commentator.

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