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Madonna, Taylor Swift headline 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations

Pop icon earns 11 nods, while Taylor Swift follows with 919 August 2026

Global aging crisis strains public funds, prompting insurers to opt for dynamic models

As older population grows, insurers seek new burden-sharing models among governments, pension firms, and individuals due to rising life expectancy18 August 2026

Gen Z treats AI as friend, new study reveals

Gen Z users use AI technology like friend, marking shift from viewing AI as a simple task-oriented tool to source for emotional support18 August 2026

Selena Gomez sued by investors over mental health startup Wondermind

Lawsuit alleges investors were misled about Gomez’s involvement, corporate partnerships and company’s prospects14 August 2026

Pro-Palestine campaigners urge boycott of new Spider-Man film over producer’s support for Israel

Avi Arad, producer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, holds Israeli and US citizenship and served in Israeli military between 1965 and 196813 August 2026

FACTBOX - World Lion Day: How many lions remain in the wild?

Around 23,000 wild lions remain in Africa, while the species now occupies just 6% of its historic range after disappearing from large parts of Africa, Europe and Asia10 August 2026

'I don't want anything—that's all': Maradona’s masseur recalls his final words during trial

- 'He wouldn’t get out of bed, wouldn’t eat, wouldn’t change his clothes, wouldn’t bathe, and didn’t want a massage,' Nicolas Taffarel tells court 07 August 2026

Austrian wingsuit athletes fly among hot-air balloons over Cappadocia

Marco Waltenspiel reaches speed of 200 kilometers per hour after jumping from balloon at altitude of 2,800 meters06 August 2026

One in six people use tobacco daily in EU

16.5% of European population cosumes tobacco and related products as of 2025, down from 17.5% in 2022, Eurostat says05 August 2026

Ariana Grande says break from public appearances was planned ‘long time ago’

Singer tells Chicago audience decision was made from ‘thoughtful and empowered place’ 04 August 2026

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