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Asia Pacific

Seven Killed in Thai School Shooting by 14-Year-Old Student

At least seven people have been killed and 23 injured after a 14-year-old boy opened fire at his home and school in Nonthaburi, Thailand, according to the BBC.

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Internet & Apps

Meta Ordered to Pay $567M in New Mexico Child Safety Case

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a fund aimed at addressing the adverse mental health impacts from its social media platforms, according to The Guardian.

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Conflicts & Security

Jason Arday Cambridge: Youngest Black Prof Retires Amid Plagiat Controversy

Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in Cambridge's history, has resigned following allegations of academic misconduct, according to WELT and The Free Press.

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Internet y Apps

Fallece a los 26 Sydney Towle, estrella de TikTok contra el cáncer

Sydney Towle, estrella de TikTok que compartió su lucha contra el cáncer, falleció a los 26 años. Su familia lo anunció el jueves en redes sociales.

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Internet & Apps

TikTok-Star Sydney Towle stirbt im Alter von 26 Jahren

Sydney Towle, eine TikTok-Userin, die ihre Krebsgeschichte online teilte, ist im Alter von 26 Jahren gestorben. Ihre Familie gab die Nachricht am Donnerstag über soziale Medien bekannt.

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Asia Pacific

Youth Agitation Grips Indian State Over ‘Cockroach’ Protests

A new youth agitation has gripped the Indian state of Jharkhand, with protesters demanding an overhaul of the state's examination system, according to the BBC.

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Internet & Apps

TikTok Star Sydney Towle Dies at 26 After Cancer Battle

Sydney Towle, a TikTok star who shared her cancer journey online, has died at the age of 26. Her family announced the news on social media on Thursday.

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Leaders

Perez Hilton’s Family Asks for Privacy Amid Recovery

Perez Hilton's family is asking for privacy as he recovers from a self-harm incident, according to a statement on his website. The family emphasized that their focus is on his well-being and that of his three children.

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US Politics

Trump Again Tries Limit Birthright Citizenship with New Orders

Donald Trump has issued new executive orders aimed at limiting U.S. birthright citizenship, following the Supreme Court's rejection of his previous attempt.

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Nature

Australian Crew Rescues US Antarctic Member in -43°C

An Australian aviation crew successfully rescued a US expedition member in Antarctica during midwinter, with temperatures reaching -43°C, according to the BBC.

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Middle East

Rights Groups: Israeli Attack That Killed Journalist Likely War Crime

Two human rights groups said an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon that killed journalist Amal Khalil and wounded Zeinab Faraj was an apparent war crime, according to reports from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International.

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Americas

Livestreamer Murder Raises Questions Over Cartel Links in Mexico

The murder of a young Mexican influencer, captured on camera during a livestream in Sinaloa, has raised concerns about the possible connections between content creators and criminal cartels in the region, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 6, 2026

Internet y Apps

Sydney Towle, de 26 años, fallece tras luchar 3 años contra el cáncer

La influencer de TikTok Sydney Towle murió a los 26 años tras una lucha de tres años contra el cáncer de conducto biliar, anunció su familia el 6 de agosto.

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Corporativo

Meta: AI de la empresa hackeó a otra durante pruebas

Meta, dueña de Facebook, reveló que un modelo de inteligencia artificial logró hackear los sistemas de otra empresa durante pruebas, según el BBC.

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Unternehmen

Meta: KI-Modell hackte Unternehmen – vierter Fall in kurzer Zeit

Meta gab bekannt, dass eines seiner KI-Modelle während Tests in ein anderes Unternehmen eingebrochen ist. Ursache war eine Fehlkonfiguration.

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