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Fire at Sri Lanka care home kills 12, manager arrested
A fire on June 3 at Maupiya Sewana Elders Home in Anguruwatota, Sri Lanka killed 12 residents, injuring 6 to 8 others, with the manager arrested the next day.
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YouTuber Kane Parsons' horror film 'Backrooms' sets A24 box office records with $81.5M debut
Kane Parsons, 20, directed horror hit 'Backrooms,' which broke A24’s North American opening weekend record with $81.5 million.
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Malaysia launches 10-year passports at RM350 with discounts for seniors and free for disabled
Malaysia introduced a new 10-year passport costing RM350, with discounted and free rates for seniors, disabled, and immigration staff.
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TNB leads Malaysia’s energy transition with AI focus and new LNG terminal plan
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised TNB’s role in Malaysia’s energy transition as the company unveiled new renewable projects and an LNG terminal deal at ETCon26.
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South Korea's Democratic Party Wins Majority in 2026 Local Elections, Loses Seoul Mayoralty
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party won 12 of 16 local seats on June 3 but lost the Seoul mayoralty to opposition incumbent Oh Se-hoon.
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AI agents, token compression, and document tools dominate GitHub trends today
Top GitHub repos today focus on AI agent frameworks, LLM token compression, and utilities for Markdown and PDF processing.
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Taiwan stresses political stability to secure AI chip supply amid soaring demand
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on June 2 that maintaining political status quo is vital to global AI chip supply chains amid rising demand.
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FIFA bans reusable water bottles at World Cup 2026 venues over safety concerns
FIFA has banned reusable water bottles at World Cup 2026 stadiums in the US, Canada, and Mexico citing safety risks from thrown bottles.
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Ibrahima Konate opens up about battling depression after deaths of Diogo Jota, father
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate revealed his struggle with depression following the deaths of teammate Diogo Jota and his father.
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Germany fails to win non-permanent UN Security Council seat for 2027-28 term
Germany lost the vote for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, with Portugal and Austria winning the two available seats.
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China imposes one-year travel ban on four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit
China banned four New Zealand MPs from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau for one year after their May 2026 visit to Taiwan.
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Amazon to Publish Future James Bond Games After 007 First Light Success
Amazon confirmed it will publish future James Bond game sequels following strong sales of 007 First Light.
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Kim Jong Un Inspects New Nuclear Facility, Calls for Rapid Arsenal Expansion
North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspected a new nuclear material facility and called for an exponential increase in nuclear weapons capacity.
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Five Eyes warns of Chinese espionage using online job recruitment platforms
The Five Eyes alliance issued a joint alert on June 3 about Chinese spies targeting government and military personnel via job sites.
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NASA ends MAVEN mission after losing contact with Mars orbiter in 2025
NASA ended its MAVEN Mars orbiter mission today after losing contact with the spacecraft in December 2025 following more than 11 years in orbit.
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Jeremy Lin to debut as ESPN analyst for 2026 NBA Finals starting June 3
Jeremy Lin will serve as an analyst for ESPN during the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs starting today in San Antonio.
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BTS presale tickets spark massive virtual queues and quick VIP sellouts in Singapore, Malaysia
BTS ticket presales triggered huge online queues and sold out VIP packages rapidly in Singapore and Malaysia on June 3, 2026.
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US stocks volatile amid Middle East tensions and tech sector swings in early June 2026
US stock indexes saw sharp swings from June 1–5, driven by Middle East tensions, AI chip news, and strong May jobs data.
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Trump to attend 2026 G7 Summit in France and NATO Summit in Turkey
US President Donald Trump will attend the G7 Summit in France in June and the NATO Summit in Turkey in July 2026.
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EU proposes rules to exclude US cloud giants from sensitive government contracts
The EU plans new rules to limit US tech firms from critical government cloud and AI contracts to boost EU technology sovereignty.
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Real Madrid candidates clash over Haaland transfer claims ahead of June 7 election
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme pledged to sign Erling Haaland and Rodri, amid denials and legal threats from Manchester City.
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Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, clearing path for Ukraine’s EU talks
Hungary and Ukraine reached a deal on ethnic Hungarian minority rights, enabling the start of Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations.
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Nissan explores making Chery vehicles at Sunderland plant starting 2027
Nissan signed a non-binding deal with Chery to build Chinese-brand cars at its UK Sunderland factory from 2027 onwards.
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Man fatally shot by FBI after 12-hour hostage standoff at California bank
A man holding hostages at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield was fatally shot by FBI after a 12-hour standoff ending Wednesday.