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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.
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Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 strike northern Venezuela, causing heavy casualties
Two powerful earthquakes on June 24 shook northern Venezuela, killing hundreds and prompting global aid offers.
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Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold arrested for kidnapping and armed robbery in Florida
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in June 2026 on charges of kidnapping and armed robbery from a February incident in Tampa, Florida.
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Trump calls UK Labour’s Andy Burnham 'extremely liberal' ahead of July leadership change
US President Donald Trump described Andy Burnham as 'extremely liberal' and unlikely to expand North Sea drilling ahead of his expected UK premiership in July.
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Frasers Property proposes S$2.1 billion hospitality portfolio restructuring
Frasers Property plans to restructure S$2.1 billion of hospitality assets to optimize capital and boost shareholder value.
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Double earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 hit northern Venezuela, causing major destruction and deaths
Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, killing at least 188 and causing severe damage across Caracas and nearby regions.
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Japan advances to World Cup knockout stage after drawing with Sweden
Japan secured second place in Group F with a 1-1 draw against Sweden on June 25, advancing to face Brazil in the round of 32.
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IOC creates $140M fund to pay $10,000 grants to all Olympic athletes
The International Olympic Committee announced a $140 million fund that will provide $10,000 grants to every athlete competing at each Olympic Games.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy skips Poland recovery conference amid row over historical disputes
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy did not attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland due to a diplomatic dispute over a controversial military unit name.
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US PCE inflation rises 4.1% in May, highest in three years amid energy price surge
The US personal consumption expenditures price index rose 4.1% year-on-year in May 2026, its largest increase since April 2023.
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China’s top state banks cited for tax evasion and improper loans in audit report
National Audit Office found Bank of China evaded billions in taxes and Agricultural Bank issued improper farmland loans.
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US Current Account Deficit Widens to $226.8 Billion in Q1 2026, Surpassing Forecasts
The US current account deficit rose 2.6% to $226.8 billion in Q1 2026, exceeding market expectations amid a primary income shift.
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Netherlands top Group F after 3-1 win over Tunisia at 2026 World Cup
The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 on June 26 to finish first in Group F at the 2026 World Cup.
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Caitlin Clark suffers uncalled fouls and back injury in Fever's loss to Mercury
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark faced uncalled fouls and left June 24 game with a back injury against Phoenix Mercury.
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Amazon to invest $13 billion more in India’s AI and cloud infrastructure by 2030
Amazon announced a $13 billion investment in India to expand AI and cloud infrastructure, raising its total planned investment to $48 billion through 2030.
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UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves Backs Andy Burnham as Next Prime Minister
Finance Minister Rachel Reeves publicly supports Andy Burnham for UK Prime Minister as Labour leadership contest looms.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 physical disc release disputed; digital pre-orders offer download codes
Rockstar Games launches GTA 6 pre-orders June 25 with physical versions containing only download codes, disc release denied by some sources.
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2026 FIFA World Cup set to be largest sports betting event ever with $50B wagers forecast
Global sports betting on the 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to surpass $50 billion, shattering 2022 records as the expanded tournament unfolds.
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MACC opens five Johor election operations rooms; court forfeits luxury items from ex-army chief's relative
MACC opened five operations rooms across Johor for election complaints while a court ordered forfeiture of seized luxury items linked to ex-army chief's sister-in-law.
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Malaysia allocates RM25.2 million to install 3,000 solar LED streetlights at high-risk highways
Malaysia's government has allocated RM25.2 million to install 3,000 solar-powered LED streetlights at 32 high-risk highway locations nationwide.
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Kenya marks second anniversary of deadly Gen Z protests with heavy police and arrests
Kenya commemorated the second anniversary of Gen Z-led 2024 protests with heavy security and over 350 arrests nationwide on June 25, 2026.
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South Korea to expand semiconductor clusters as AI chip demand surges
South Korea plans new semiconductor clusters and accelerated builds by Samsung and SK Hynix amid strong AI chip demand.
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Iraq demands higher OPEC oil production quota and may consider exit if unmet
Iraq demanded a significant increase in its OPEC oil quota today and signaled it might leave the group if the demand is not met.
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Singapore hikes Malaysian taxi fee from S$2/month to S$15 per trip starting 2027
Singapore will charge Malaysian taxis S$15 per trip from January 1, 2027, up from S$2 monthly, narrowing cost differences between taxis from both countries.