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The Daily Edition

Friday, 14 August 2026

400 stories across 8 sections

The Takeaway

Nigel Farage has won a by-election in Clacton with 22,239 votes, while Apple has developed an AI model for the Chinese market in collaboration with Alibaba Group. In Japan, core consumer inflation is projected to surge to 1.8% in July due to rising food prices and energy costs. Meanwhile, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, a Chinese chipmaker, has increased prices for its premium capacity due to strong demand for AI-related products.

Asian stocks have experienced their best weekly performance since mid-June, buoyed by softer US inflation data and a rebound in the technology sector. Gold prices have declined following a two-month high, with the commodity falling to a weekly low near $4,300 due to receding Fed hike bets and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Apple's AI model development is linked to the story about SMIC increasing prices, as both involve AI demand, but there is no direct connection between these stories and the others, including Nigel Farage's by-election victory and Japan's inflation projection.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

China's Z.ai says new model nears Anthropic's Mythos 5 in cyber-defence tests

AI

China's Z.ai says new model nears Anthropic's Mythos 5 in cyber-defence tests

·channelnewsasia.com·6 outlets

Beijing, Aug 14 - Chinese AI startup Z.ai claims its open-source GLM-5.3 model has come close to matching Anthropic's restricted Mythos 5 in detecting software vulnerabilities, according to a report on August 14. Z.ai stated that GLM-5.3 scored 84.5 percent on CyberGym, a test measuring the model's ability to review code, identify security flaws, and confirm their authenticity, slightly outperforming Mythos 5's 83.8 percent.

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Tech

iPhone notification from Apple sparks concerns about 'mercenary spyware'

Tech

iPhone notification from Apple sparks concerns about 'mercenary spyware'

A push notification sent by Apple to some users warning about mercenary spyware is giving many pause about just how secure their iPhones and Macs really are. The notification, sent out by Apple on Thursday, didn't mince words. “Apple detected a mercenary spyware attack targeted at your iPhone ,” it read. “There are actions you can take now to help protect your data.” Also on Thursday, Apple…

·thenationalnews.com·4 outlets

An Apple push notification warned some users about a mercenary spyware attack targeting their iPhones on Thursday. The notification, issued by Apple, read, "Apple detected a mercenary spyware attack targeted at your iPhone. There are actions you can take now to help protect your data." Apple updated its support website on Thursday to provide more details about the "threat notification" it had sent out.

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Business

National unity and pride mark Pakistan Independence Day celebrations

Business

National unity and pride mark Pakistan Independence Day celebrations

Pakistanis have celebrated deep bonds with their home country and the UAE during Independence Day celebrations that drew them together across the Emirates. Shafqat Ali Khan, Pakistan's ambassador to the UAE, said commitment and love for the motherland was cause for celebration and a major focus of the 79 th anniversary celebrations on Friday of independence from British rule. “For us as a nation,…

·thenationalnews.com·4 outlets

Pakistanis celebrated their 79th Independence Day on August 14, 2026, with deep pride and unity, marking their bonds with the UAE. Shafqat Ali Khan, Pakistan's ambassador to the UAE, emphasized the importance of commitment and love for their motherland during the national holiday. "For us as a nation, Pakistan’s Independence Day is an occasion of immense pride," Khan told The National.

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Stripe and Advent may increase offer for PayPal

A processadora de pagamentos Stripe e a Advent podem aumentar a oferta pelo PayPal, depois que a proposta inicial de US$ 60,50 por ação foi considerada insuficiente, segundo o Wall Street Journal. As partes podem chegar a um acordo nas próximas semanas, mas não há garantias de que a transação será concluída.

·braziljournal.com·2 outlets

Finance & Markets

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is shut down. The Trump administration says 9 million barrels a day are still getting out

Finance & Markets

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is shut down. The Trump administration says 9 million barrels a day are still getting out

"Hefty chunk of non-Iranian crude still getting out, unlike the Iranian crude that isn’t."

·fortune.com·9 outlets

The United States and Iran remain at an impasse regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with each side observing how long the other can endure the situation. Despite the ongoing deadlock, signs of substantial oil flows out of the Persian Gulf suggest that President Donald Trump is banking on having additional room for maneuver.

In the past week, the administration has contested the claim that Iran has effectively blocked the crucial chokepoint using missiles and drones. However, traffic data since the U.S.-Iran ceasefire fell apart indicates only a trickle of ships are openly navigating the strait, hinting at a forthcoming supply shock for global energy markets.

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World

Oppong Nkrumah challenges Chief Justice’s legal vacation directives at Supreme Court

World

Oppong Nkrumah challenges Chief Justice’s legal vacation directives at Supreme Court

Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has invoked the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court to challenge the Chief Justice’s decision to direct some judges to hear selected criminal cases during the legal vacation. In a writ filed at the Supreme Court, Mr Oppong Nkrumah is seeking declarations that the warrants issued by […]

·adomonline.com·12 outlets

Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has taken the Supreme Court to court, challenging the Chief Justice's recent directives regarding judicial duties during the legal vacation period. In a legal challenge, Nkrumah seeks a declaration that the Chief Justice's orders are unconstitutional. His arguments revolve around the inconsistency of the directives with certain constitutional articles and the High Court Rules.

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Trump says record-setting Navy deployment to support Iran operations ‘not nearly long enough’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday downplayed the toll on American sailors enduring a record-setting deployment of nearly nine months on the USS Abraham Lincoln as concerns escalated about mental…

  • Trump downplayed mental health and supply issues for USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
  • Lincoln deployed for nine months to support Iran operations, record-setting
  • Critics accuse Trump of not caring about servicemembers' well-being

·apnews.com·9 outlets

Science

Science

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, USGS says

·winnipegfreepress.com·10 outlets

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers and an epicenter located 68 kilometers north-northwest of the city of Ende. Indonesia, a vast archipelago of over 17,000 islands, is known for its susceptibility to earthquakes and volcanic activity due to its placement on the "Ring of Fire," an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin.

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Three Supermassive Black Holes Discovered In a Single Galaxy For the First Time

Astronomers using JWST have found three actively feeding supermassive black holes in the distant galaxy J0148-4214, seen as it existed about 1.2 billion years after the Big Bang. Two sit just 620 light-years apart near the galaxy's center and are expected to merge within a few hundred million years.

  • Three supermassive black holes found in galaxy J0148-4214
  • Two massive black holes to merge in few hundred million years
  • JWST discovery reveals black hole masses and galactic mass

·science.slashdot.org·2 outlets

How to help after Colombia’s devastating earthquake

Just weeks after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela , neighboring Colombia suffered its own deadly temblor Monday, leaving responders, volunteers and loved ones desperately searching for missing people and tending to those…

  • Over 280 people dead, 11,000 homes destroyed in Colombia earthquake
  • 350 rescued, hundreds still missing after 7.4 magnitude quake
  • Financial contributions most effective aid for relief organizations

·apnews.com·2 outlets

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.7 quake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, the U.S. Geological Survey said. No immediate casualties or damage were reported. The quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a…

  • Magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits off Indonesia coast
  • No immediate injuries or damage reported
  • Tsunami warning issued by Indonesian agency

·apnews.com·2 outlets

Health & Medicine

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Health & Medicine

B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey diagnosed with ‘early-stage, treatable cancer’

·winnipegfreepress.com·3 outlets

British Columbia's Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announced she has early-stage cancer that is treatable. She stated this in a post on social media, where she also explained that her prognosis is favorable and she expects to recover fully. Bailey noted that she has been working with Premier David Eby to determine the best course of action during her treatment and to ensure the government's operations continue smoothly. She informed that her return to work is expected before the fall legislative session.

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South Africa: Inside the Box With Dr Andy Gray | Are Complementary Medicines Effectively Regulated in South Africa?

[spotlight] The regulation of complementary and alternative medicines in South Africa has been hotly contested in recent decades, including in court rooms.

  • Complementary medicines in South Africa face regulatory challenges due to legal disputes.
  • Medicines Act defines complementary medicines as health supplements with specific disciplines.
  • Supreme Court of Appeal ruled SAHPRA cannot regulate non-medicine substances in 2022.

·allafrica.com

Culture

Culture

Mark Rydell, Oscar-Nominated ‘On Golden Pond’ Director, Dies at 97

"He was the actor’s whisperer; just a few words was all it took to understand what was needed," actress Bette Midler says of the late director's passing The post Mark Rydell, Oscar-Nominated ‘On Golden Pond’ Director, Dies at 97 appeared first on TheWrap .

·thewrap.com·5 outlets

Mark Rydell, an Oscar-nominated director renowned for his work on films such as "The Rose," "For the Boys," and "On Golden Pond," has passed away at the age of 97. Bette Midler, who starred in "The Rose" and "For the Boys" alongside the director, announced his death on Instagram. Midler credited Rydell for teaching her invaluable lessons on acting, stating that his guidance was crucial for his films.

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‘Deli Boys’ Canceled After 2 Seasons at Hulu

The second season of the Onyx Collective comedy was released in May The post ‘Deli Boys’ Canceled After 2 Seasons at Hulu appeared first on TheWrap .

  • "Deli Boys" canceled after two seasons on Hulu
  • Show received 98% critic approval on Rotten Tomatoes
  • Series focused on Pakistani American brothers' criminal empire

·thewrap.com·5 outlets

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls review

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls review

Whenever I see the words "spiritual successor" attached to any new game, I immediately get concerned. You set a bar in the minds of old fans that can prove impossible to reach. This is not the next great Marvel vs Capcom game. It's not a Marvel vs Capcom game at all, in fact. It is, however, the best tag fighter I've played in years.

·eurogamer.net·2 outlets