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Thai actor Ray MacDonald dies at 49

Ray MacDonald, who founded travel platform Rayron, became one of Thailand’s most recognisable entertainment figures.

Philippine singer Vanessa Blanca dies at 30 after accidental fall in bathroom

Vanessa Blanca, a former member of Philippine musical group Sugarpop, died after an accidental fall.

Nancy Kissinger, wife of former US Secretary of State, dies at 92

(From left) Nancy Kissinger, Walter H. Annenberg, Brooke Astor, Henry Kissinger, Isaac Bashevis Singer and Laurance S. Rockefeller at the opening of Gottesman Hall in New York on May 24, 1984.

ZZ Top’s long-time drummer, Frank Beard, dies at 77

Frank Beard was the drummer of the band known for hits such as Sharp Dressed Man and Legs for 56 years.

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies aged 93

Bill Rasmussen was ESPN’s first president and was named chairman in July 1979 before leaving an active role at the company in October 1980.

Thousands mourn dead academic Jason Arday in London vigil

People lay flowers at Trafalgar Square in London during a vigil to remember former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who died on Aug 14 after resigning amid plagiarism allegations which he denied.

Crowds turn out for Total Eclipse singer Bonnie Tyler’s funeral

Pallbearers carry the coffin containing the remains of Gaynor Sullivan, known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, at Swansea Minster for the memorial service.

Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 Putri Andriani Juficha dies at 25

Putri Andriani Juficha also competed and finished as a runner-up at Miss Grand Indonesia 2025.

PM Wong sends condolences to China over death of former premier Zhu Rongji

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died in Beijing on Aug 12, state news agency Xinhua reported, two months shy of his 98th birthday.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 10, 2026

Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace’s high representative for Gaza, has described the current stage of the agreement as a commitment involving the US, Hamas and the Board – notably leaving out Israel.

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