
Malaysia to Repeal 55-Year-Old University Law Amid Student Activist Pressure
Malaysian PM Anwar announces repeal of 1971 AUKU law, a key demand of student activists who claim it stifles campus dissent and political activity.

Malaysian PM Anwar announces repeal of 1971 AUKU law, a key demand of student activists who claim it stifles campus dissent and political activity.

Google's Gemini 3.7 Flash offers improved code generation and low pricing at 75 cents per million input tokens, but struggles with creative nuance and custom logical constraints compared to competitors.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is its first 'Ultra' foldable, featuring an 8-inch main screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, two-day battery life, and a 200MP main camera, priced from £1,899.

Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 at the Principality Stadium to win the Community Shield, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Ødegaard highlighting a dominant display in Enzo Maresca's first match in charge of City.
Vishal Garg, known for laying off 900 employees on a Zoom call in 2021, was fired as CEO of Better Homes & Finance on August 3. Hedge fund manager Daniel Lewis was named interim CEO, prompting Garg to demand reinstatement.

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold8 introduces a shorter, wider form factor that improves ergonomics and usability compared to the taller Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, despite minor trade-offs in cameras and battery.

AFC Bournemouth has vowed to improve after facing criticism for using an email to inform long-serving matchday staff that their services would not be required for the 2026-27 season.

Chinese esports star Chen Zhengzheng ('Cat'), a 28-year-old Honor of Kings player, reflects on the rapid growth of competitive gaming in China, from humble beginnings to selling out international arenas like the Esports World Cup in Paris.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains calm about his expiring contract, focusing instead on strengthening his squad for a successful title defense, acknowledging the need for improvement over last season.

Google's Pixel 11 event introduced the Pixel 11 smartphone series, the Pixel Watch 5, and the new Pixel Tag, marking significant updates in its hardware lineup.

World leaders and financial markets are ignoring the severe risks of uncontrolled artificial intelligence, focusing only on profits and efficiency while ignoring potential destruction.

Andy Burnham has announced £65m in funding and support measures for farmers dealing with a severe drought in Britain, following criticism that the government had been slow to address the climate crisis.
The Indian women's hockey team, ahead of the World Cup, is working with mental conditioning coach Ben Wienk to enhance self-awareness and unlock unseen potential among players, helping them perform better under pressure.

TP HCM chính thức trở thành thành phố đầu tiên tại Việt Nam và thứ 57 trên thế giới gia nhập mạng lưới Cities for Better Health nhằm phòng ngừa, phát hiện sớm và giải quyết tình trạng thừa cân, béo phì ở trẻ em giai đoạn 2026-2029.

ABD merkezli Betterment'ın dördüncü yıllık Perakende Yatırımcı Anketi, Z kuşağı yatırımcılarının yüzde 52'sinin geçen yıl yatırım paralarını spor bahislerine yönlendirdiğini ortaya koydu.
CNN senior political contributor Scott Jennings stated that Senator Mitch McConnell has left a rehabilitation facility and is recovering at home following a fall in early June, aiming to return to Capitol Hill in September.

French firefighting unions announced a nationwide strike for Sept. 29, demanding increased funding, mass recruitment, and legislative modernization following an unprecedented summer of heat.

In its half-year financial results, a Li Ka-shing family-backed conglomerate quantified the impact of losing its Panama ports after the government nullified an operating contract and took over assets in late February.

Cerebras Systems raised its full-year core revenue guidance to $880M-$890M and reported Q2 revenue of $180M, missing expectations, while its stock fell about 14% in extended trading.

A study by researchers at the Centre for Asia-Pacific Development Studies found that China's Belt and Road Initiative is associated with improved corruption control, reduced debt risks, and boosted global trade, challenging claims that it is a 'debt trap'.

Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez warns that despite strong US ties, the country must secure its position as the site of the Pax Silica hi-tech hub, as Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia also seek to host it.
Gun clubs should be equipped to detect radicalisation warning signs, an inquiry heard, as experts warn that self-radicalisation timelines have shortened dramatically post-COVID.

Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Omar El Azizi, 26, drowned on 30 July during a mass migrant crossing to Ceuta, tragically on the same day her Spanish visa was approved.

Tencent Holdings reported Q2 revenue of 204.8 billion yuan, beating estimates, as it nearly tripled capital spending to 52.8 billion yuan to accelerate its artificial intelligence push.