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FIFA's inaugural U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan may see Russia's return to competition
FIFA will hold its first U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan in October 2026, potentially allowing Russia to compete for the first time since its 2022 ban.
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Sydney woman wounded in shark attack briefly wakes from induced coma
Leah Stewart, attacked by a shark at Coogee Beach 12 days ago, briefly awoke from an induced coma to speak to family.
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Malaysian public universities reaffirm merit-based admissions with no special UEC pathways
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry confirmed public university admissions follow merit criteria, rejecting special treatment or backdoor entries for UEC holders.
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Asian stocks rally on AI chip demand after Micron's strong earnings beat estimates
South Korea’s KOSPI and Japan’s Nikkei surged on June 25 as AI chip makers posted strong results and forecasts.
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Sweden draws 1-1 with Japan to reach 2026 World Cup knockout stage
Sweden drew 1-1 with Japan in their final 2026 World Cup Group F match, advancing as one of the best third-placed teams.
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Germany's Jamie Leweling vows Ronaldo haircut if Germany wins World Cup
Germany's Jamie Leweling promised to adopt Brazil legend Ronaldo's 2002 triangle fringe haircut if Germany wins the 2026 World Cup.
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Ecuador defeats Germany 2-1 to advance to FIFA World Cup knockout stage
Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 on June 25 to qualify for the last 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Scotland's Tartan Army Celebrates Across US Amid Uncertain World Cup 2026 Progression
Scottish fans are celebrating in US cities while Scotland’s World Cup progression remains uncertain, relying on multiple results and upcoming matches.
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Durian prices plummet in Malaysia amid bumper harvest; smaller drop in Singapore
Malaysian durian prices fell to record lows this June due to oversupply, while Singapore saw a milder decline attributed to higher costs.
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South Korea loses 0-1 to South Africa in 2026 World Cup group match, affecting qualification
South Korea lost to South Africa 0-1 on June 24 in their final 2026 World Cup Group A match, missing direct qualification to the round of 32.
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Supreme Court allows Trump-era border policy blocking some asylum seekers to resume
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that asylum seekers not physically inside the US cannot apply for asylum, reinstating a Trump administration border policy.
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EU hosts Taliban delegation in Brussels for migration talks amid human rights concerns
The EU held talks with a Taliban delegation in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss return of Afghan migrants without residence rights in the bloc.
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Forensic experts testify on handwriting and torn diary pages in Zara Qairina Mahathir inquest
Handwriting and psychiatric experts gave evidence on torn diary pages and emotional state of Zara Qairina Mahathir at Kota Kinabalu inquest.
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France tops Group I with 4-1 win over Norway after beating Iraq 3-0 in 2026 World Cup
France secured first place in Group I at the 2026 World Cup by defeating Norway 4-1 after a 3-0 win over Iraq.
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Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally and discontinues 2TB Series X model from August 1
Microsoft will increase Xbox console prices worldwide by up to $150 and discontinue the 2TB Series X starting August 1, 2026.
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Charlotte Hornets trade LaMelo Ball, Josh Green to Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid and picks
The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid and multiple draft picks.
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IBM unveils world's first 0.7 nanometer chip with nanostack architecture
IBM announced the first sub-1 nanometer chip using a new 3D transistor design, promising major performance and efficiency gains.
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Bungie and Sony lay off most Destiny 2 team after final game update
Bungie and Sony announced layoffs Tuesday affecting most of the Destiny 2 development team and some Marathon staff following the game's final update.
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AI Demand Drives Memory Chip Shortage and Consumer Electronics Price Surge
Rising AI data center memory needs have sparked chip shortages and price hikes in consumer electronics worldwide.
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US Supreme Court allows end of TPS for Haitians, Syrians and upholds border asylum restrictions
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to permit the Trump administration to end TPS protections for about 356,000 Haitian and Syrian immigrants and affirm a policy restricting asylum at the border.
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Malaysia enacts targeted cost cuts amid rising subsidy costs, maintains key official visits
Malaysia imposes cost-cutting measures amid rising subsidies but allows overseas official visits for strategic purposes.
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IBM unveils world's first 0.7 nanometer chip with 3D transistor design
IBM revealed a 0.7nm chip featuring vertical transistors and up to 50% better performance yesterday.
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European Heatwave in May-June 2026 Drives Surge in Asian Air Conditioner Sales
A Europe heatwave in May and June 2026 led to record demand for air conditioners from Asian makers Samsung, Midea, and Mitsubishi Electric.
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easyJet rejects Castlelake's £4.93 billion takeover offer but allows limited talks
easyJet rejected a £4.93 billion takeover bid from Castlelake but agreed to grant limited access to commercial information.