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Crime & Justice

A high school student in Jeju, South Korea, donated 1 million won from stock earnings to aid sick children. The donation, equivalent to approximately $720 USD, will support children with leukemia.

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Nepal Tibet Floods

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Disasters & Emergencies

Deadly floods in Nepal and Tibet kill hundreds, leave thousands missing and destroy infrastructure along the China-Nepal border. Nepal had sought earlier cooperation with China on flood and glacier monitoring, while families in Australia search for missing relatives.

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Crime & Justice

A fire at the Jakarta Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda) building impacted several floors, leading to debris clearing and post-fire operations. While tax data was secured and public services remained unaffected, the blaze disrupted the city's traffic light management system. One person was rescued from the incident.

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European Fuel Prices

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Energy & Infrastructure

Fuel prices shift across Poland, Croatia, Slovenia, Lithuania and France. Poland’s expired relief measures are expected to push petrol and diesel prices higher, while Croatia and Slovenia report mixed changes, Lithuania sees diesel prices fall, and France records a sharp annual diesel increase.

🇭🇷 Croatia/Croatian

New fuel prices announced in Croatia

Croatian drivers will see mixed changes at the pump from Wednesday, September 2. Petrol will cost one cent more, reaching €1.67 per litre, while diesel will become seven cents cheaper at €1.79. The la…

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Culture & Society

Cuba reaffirms its unwavering solidarity and cooperation with Venezuela on the 215th anniversary of its independence. The Cuban foreign minister highlighted the strong bilateral ties between the two nations.

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Elections & Politics

South Korea's People Power Party (PPP) faces controversy over remarks by its members and a marketing campaign by Starbucks Korea referencing the May 18th Gwangju Uprising. The party leader also criticized Democratic candidates' morality, calling for their expulsion.

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Disasters & Emergencies

Pingtung offers children free admission to a Crayon Shin-chan exhibition and hosts a dinosaur-themed light festival at Millennium Park. Southern Taiwan, led by Kaohsiung and Pingtung, produces more than 99% of Taiwan’s red beans.

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Lake America Renaming

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Technology

Google Maps shows Lake Ontario as “Lake America” to users in the United States after President Donald Trump ordered the name change. Canadian users continue to see Lake Ontario, highlighting the dispute between U.S. and Canadian naming practices.

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Coquimbo Match Suspended

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Conflict & Security

Chile’s Coquimbo Unido and Huachipato match is suspended in the 71st minute after noise bombs explode near Huachipato goalkeeper Christian Bravo. Coquimbo Unido condemns the attack, while Huachipato leads 1-0 through Sergio Núñez.

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Saprissa is lamenting a late draw in the Copa de la Liga, which complicates their advancement hopes. The team also experienced a disallowed goal against Liberia, sparking debate over the referee's decision.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica/Spanish

Who Won Saprissa’s Fifth Mascot Race?

Glade won the fifth edition of Saprissa’s traditional mascot race, held during the match against Escorpiones. The event took place at the Ricardo Saprissa stadium and formed part of the match-day ente…

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Elections & Politics

Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has launched his bid for the leadership of South Korea's Democratic Party. He has criticized internal strife within the party and fellow candidates. His announcement comes amid internal party dynamics.

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Economy & Trade

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung reshuffles six ministries, but controversies over real estate and prosecution cancellation threaten to limit the political gains. The People Power Party attacks the nominees and demands four withdrawals, while former President Lee Myung-bak urges the opposition to keep fighting for public trust.

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Culture & Society

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa describe harrowing experiences of xenophobia, extortion, and discrimination, urging fellow citizens to exercise caution. This follows previous incidents of violence against foreign nationals in South Africa.

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Elections & Politics

South Korea's Supreme Court administrative chief stated President Yoon Suk Yeol's office did not grant a meeting request from Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae. Separately, Chief Justice Cho has recommended two candidates for Supreme Court vacancies, a move criticized by some lawmakers for alleged 'judicial politics'.

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Kalimantan Forest Fires

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Conflict & Security

Indonesia deploys thousands of personnel and implements tactical measures to combat widespread forest and land fires in Kalimantan. Authorities are urging investigations into the fires, which are causing thick haze that disrupts daily life, such as affecting fishermen's ability to sail.

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Yeo Jun-Seok Dunks

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Sports

South Korea faces Saudi Arabia in the fourth window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers in Suwon. Yeo Jun-seok draws attention with a powerful dunk and emphatic celebrations as South Korea seeks more wins.

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Elections & Politics

Iceland is preparing for a referendum on resuming European Union accession talks, with recent polls indicating a tight race between 'yes' and 'no' votes. The outcome could significantly shape Iceland's future relationship with the EU.

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Culture & Society

More than 50,000 people attend Perlis’ National Day celebrations in Kangar, featuring parades with 70 contingents and more than 400 village council representatives. The Raja of Perlis urges Malaysians to follow the Rukun Negara and uphold the Constitution in community life.

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Sports

Manchester United beat Ipswich Town 5-2 in England for its first Premier League win of the season, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick. Separate coverage reports the club is pursuing Mexican player Rebeca Bernal and that heavy rain soaked fans at Old Trafford.

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Sports

South Korea defender Seol Young-woo records an assist within a minute of entering Augsburg’s Bundesliga match against Schalke as a stoppage-time substitute. Augsburg wins 3-0, giving the South Korean a rapid impact on his German league debut.

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Morena Senator Resigns

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Elections & Politics

Mexican Senator Enrique Inzunza has left the Morena parliamentary group to serve as an independent legislator amid allegations of ties to organized crime. While Morena leaders state the party is not responsible for his actions, opposition parties are criticizing the situation.

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Colo-Colo Rout Audax

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Sports

Colo-Colo beats Audax Italiano 5-1 at the Estadio Monumental in Chile’s Primera Liga. Javier Correa and Leandro Hernández score twice each, while Giovanni Chiaverano briefly reduces Audax’s deficit with a spectacular goal.

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Disasters & Emergencies

Heavy rainfall and windstorms have killed a grandmother and granddaughter in Bauchi, Nigeria. Indonesia faces persistent rain despite entering its dry season amid El Nino formation. In Taiwan, intermittent heavy rain has damaged about 10% of the rice crop in Houbi district.

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Anwar Ibrahim Malaysia

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Disasters & Emergencies

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim affirms non-interference in Negeri Sembilan's customary laws and monarchy. His government is reviewing foreign worker needs in sectors like restaurants and construction, and is seeking third-country resettlement or repatriation for Rohingya refugees.

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