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Banksy artwork removal costs UK taxpayers nearly £150,000
The removal and security costs for three artworks attributed to the anonymous street artist Banksy have reached nearly £150,000, with the bill expected to increase further.
Cloud Streaming of PS5 Games Arrives on Steam Deck Without PS5
A third-party application called Asobi Remote Play has entered a public playtest, enabling users to stream PlayStation games via the cloud to Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and other Linux-based devices without requiring a P...
Kerala Police Arrest T.G. Mohandas Over Delhi Protest Remarks
Kerala police arrested right-wing political commentator T.G. Mohandas on Sunday, August 9, 2026, following controversial remarks he allegedly made in a YouTube video about student protesters in New Delhi.
Apple Tests Chinese Memory Chips Amid Global Shortage
Apple is testing memory chips from Chinese semiconductor manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies as a global shortage of memory components tightens supplies for consumer electronics, according to a report.
AI Workers in India Report High Layoff Anxiety Despite Sector Growth
A recent survey of Indian professionals reveals a striking paradox: workers building artificial intelligence tools are among the most anxious about their own job security, even as companies invest heavily in the technolo...
Meta Launches Open-Weight AI Model to Compete With China
Meta released a new artificial intelligence model on Monday, August 10, 2026, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg called on Washington to lower barriers for U.S. open-source developers to help them compete with Chinese rivals.
Bezos Consortium Nears Deal for Liverpool Stake
Fenway Sports Group is poised to announce a major investment deal that would see a consortium led by businessman Amit Bhatia, and including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, acquire a sig...
Harvey Nichols warns of collapse without rescue deal as Frasers Group leads takeover bid
Harvey Nichols, the iconic British luxury department store, has warned it could cease trading within a year if it does not secure a sale or additional funding, with billionaire Mike Ashley's Frasers Group emerging as the...
CME Hedge Funds Flip to Net Long Bitcoin Futures
Hedge funds trading Bitcoin futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange have shifted to a net long position, a rare move that signals a potential change in institutional sentiment toward the cryptocurrency.
Sony, TSMC to Build $6.3B Image Sensor Plant in Japan
Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. are finalizing a joint venture to mass-produce next-generation image sensors in Japan, with an investment of approximately 1 trillion yen, or about $6.3 billion.
Speed Climber Jake Whisenant Dies at 30 in Sierra Nevada Accident
Jake Whisenant, a 30-year-old speed climber from Mammoth Lakes, California, who gained recognition for setting a record on Yosemite National Park's El Capitan, died in an accident in the Sierra Nevada mountains on August...
UK Braces for Fifth Heatwave With 36C Temperatures Forecast
The United Kingdom is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the summer, with forecasters warning that temperatures could soar to 36C or higher later this week, potentially causing widespread disruption to infrastructure and ...
Fiancé Claims Nollywood Actress Died at Police Station
The fiancé of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has claimed she died at a police station in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, offering a new account that contrasts with widespread speculation linking her death to comp...
Cambridge Aerospace raises $300M at $3.4B valuation to scale Skyhammer production
Cambridge Aerospace, a British defense technology startup founded in 2024, has secured 300 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at 3.4 billion.
British Teen Dies in Dominican Republic Holiday Accident
A 16-year-old girl from Swindon, England, has died following an accident during a family holiday in the Dominican Republic, leaving her two siblings seriously injured and her community in mourning.
TWICE's Jeongyeon leaves JYP for Varo Entertainment
Jeongyeon of the K-pop group TWICE announced on August 10, 2026, that she is leaving JYP Entertainment after 11 years, but will continue her activities with the group.
Eala's Toronto Run Ends With Loss to Bencic in Round of 16
Alex Eala's impressive run at the National Bank Open in Toronto came to an end on Sunday night, as the rising Filipino star was defeated 6-4, 6-0 by Switzerland's Belinda Bencic in the round of 16.
England Drought to Expand as Heatwave Peaks at 36C
More parts of England are expected to be declared in drought this week as the United Kingdom braces for its fifth major heatwave of the year, with temperatures forecast to reach 36C (97F) by Thursday.
Meta CTO Says AI Productivity Gains Should Fund More Work, Not Time Off
Meta Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth told employees that productivity gains from artificial intelligence should be used to build more products rather than to secure additional time off.
Abu Dhabi offers free visas to Indian tourists through October 31
The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has launched a new initiative to attract Indian tourists by offering complimentary UAE entry visas for eligible holiday bookings.
