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No traditional 2026 FIFA World Cup video game as EA Sports FC 26 leads market
Electronic Arts did not release a licensed 2026 World Cup game, but EA Sports FC 26 remains top-selling with a similar tournament mode.
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China taps commercial crude reserves to offset Iran war supply shocks
China began drawing down commercial crude oil stockpiles in May to counter supply disruptions from the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure.
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Bahrain intercepts Iranian drones; debris causes damage and minor injury
Bahrain's air defenses destroyed several Iranian drones June 10; debris damaged homes and injured a child in Manama and Hamad Town.
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Takumi Minamino to mentor Japan’s 2026 World Cup team despite ACL injury
Injured Takumi Minamino joins Japan's 2026 World Cup squad as a mentor after rupturing his ACL in December 2025.
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Trump nominates Jay Clayton as permanent US Director of National Intelligence
Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton as the permanent US Director of National Intelligence after backlash over Bill Pulte's acting appointment.
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Rapidus to sign semiconductor R&D agreements with UK and Italy during PM Takaichi's Europe visit
Japanese semiconductor firm Rapidus will sign cooperation MoUs with UK and Italian institutions during Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's upcoming Europe trip.
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China ends coast guard patrol east of Taiwan after inspecting 198 vessels
China ended a coast guard patrol east of Taiwan on June 10 after inspecting nearly 200 vessels amid sovereignty tensions.
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Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran as peace deal talks continue amid protests
US President Donald Trump canceled planned military strikes on Iran on June 11 amid ongoing high-level peace negotiations.
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Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Killing House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Husband
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty on June 11 to murdering Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and shooting state Senator John Hoffman and his wife.
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Actor Anthony Guidera dies at 65 after cardiac arrest and three-week coma
Anthony Guidera, known for The Godfather Part III and Species, died June 6 after cardiac arrest and coma.
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Japan’s Lower House passes bill regulating cryptocurrencies like stocks
Japan’s Lower House passed a bill to regulate cryptocurrencies under the same framework as stocks, lowering taxes and tightening rules.
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Asian stocks fall on renewed US strikes on Iran and tech sector sell-off
Asian equities declined June 10-11 after US launched fresh strikes on Iran and technology stocks dropped amid profit-taking and rotation away from tech giants.
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Sudanese man arrested after stabbing attack triggers riots in north Belfast
A Sudanese man in his 30s was arrested for attempted murder following a stabbing in north Belfast that sparked protests and police injuries.
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US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter downed near Strait of Hormuz; crew rescued by sea drone
A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on June 8; its two crew members were rescued by a US sea drone after about two hours.
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US Navy Surface Drone Rescues Two US Army Aviators After Helicopter Crash Near Strait of Hormuz
A US Navy unmanned surface vessel rescued two US Army AH-64 Apache crew members after their helicopter crashed near Oman on June 8, 2026.
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Bank of Japan to raise key interest rate to 1% at June 15-16 meeting
The Bank of Japan will raise its key interest rate from 0.75% to 1.0% at its policy meeting on June 15-16, 2026.
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World Bank lowers 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5% amid Middle East conflict
The World Bank cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5%, citing the impact of the Middle East war and rising energy prices.
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Waymo launches $30 invite-only 'Waymo Premier' membership with priority robotaxi pickups
Waymo launched Waymo Premier, a $30 monthly invite-only membership offering priority pickups, 10% cash back, and early city access for robotaxi riders.
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Deezer launches free AI music detector across 20 major streaming platforms
Deezer launched a free AI music detector today that scans playlists from 20 streaming services to identify AI-generated tracks.
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Opec Lowers 2026 Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast to 970,000 bpd, Raises 2027 Outlook
Opec cut its 2026 global oil demand growth forecast to 970,000 barrels per day but raised its 2027 forecast to 1.73 million bpd in its June report.
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Minor International weighs Singapore IPO for Minor Food Group over Hong Kong
Thailand’s Minor International is considering listing Minor Food Group in Singapore due to stronger investor interest, delaying a Hong Kong IPO plan.
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22 Countries Condemn Iran’s Proxy Attacks on Dissidents, Journalists, and Jewish Communities
On June 11, 2026, 22 countries jointly condemned Iran’s use of proxy groups to attack dissidents, journalists, and Jewish communities abroad.
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US Travel Restrictions Affect Over 25% of 2026 World Cup Participants and Fans
US travel bans and visa limits impact players and fans from multiple countries ahead of the 2026 World Cup starting today.
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Meta removes unreleased facial recognition system from Meta AI smart glasses app
Meta removed the unreleased NameTag facial recognition system from its Meta AI app for smart glasses after a report revealed its presence.