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Football commentator Jorge Vera loses World Cup credentials after on-air rant over Paraguay red card
Paraguayan commentator Jorge Vera was banned from World Cup coverage after an expletive-filled tirade following a red card for Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron.
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AI Stock Boom Doubles Market Caps in Taiwan and South Korea, Raises Retail Risks
Stock markets in Taiwan and South Korea doubled in value over the past year amid AI-driven demand, drawing record retail investor participation including minors.
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Mexico beats Ghana 2-0 in World Cup warm-up match in Puebla
Mexico defeated Ghana 2-0 in a friendly match on May 22 at Puebla’s Cuauhtemoc Stadium ahead of the World Cup.
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Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah begins three-day visit to Turkiye including RMN ship launch
Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah of Malaysia departed May 23 for Turkiye, attending a Royal Malaysian Navy ship launch and cultural visits.
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UN to Evacuate 11,000 Sailors Stranded in Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Deal
The UN's IMO will evacuate over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, amid a US-Iran ceasefire deal and rising maritime traffic.
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Singapore Surgeons Remove 2.5cm Brain Tumour Through Eye Socket Using New Technique
Surgeons at National Neuroscience Institute and Tan Tock Seng Hospital removed a 2.5cm brain tumour through a patient’s eye socket using a minimally invasive method.
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Alibaba sues US Defense Department to be removed from Chinese military blacklist
Alibaba filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense to challenge its listing as a Chinese military-associated company.
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US stock markets fall as tech shares decline and inflation fears persist
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower multiple days through June 26, weighed down by major tech and chipmaker losses amid inflation concerns.
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France coach Didier Deschamps misses final World Cup group game for family funeral
France coach Didier Deschamps missed the June 26 World Cup match against Norway to attend his mother’s funeral in France.
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Netflix to launch first original horror game Unhinged on June 30
Netflix will release Unhinged, its first original horror game, on June 30 for all subscribers worldwide.
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US Jury Finds Boeing Not Liable for Lost Revenue in 737 MAX Grounding Lawsuit
A US jury ruled Boeing not liable for $250 million in lost revenue claimed by Polish airline LOT over 737 MAX grounding.
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Scotland knocked out after 3-0 loss to Brazil in World Cup Group C match
Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil in their final World Cup Group C match and must await other results to know if they advance.
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Israeli soldiers kill two Lebanese civilians near Nabatieh al-Fawqa amid ceasefire tensions
On June 23, 2026, Israeli forces shot dead two Lebanese men clearing a road near Nabatieh al-Fawqa, sparking new cross-border tensions.
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US Senate passes war powers resolution directing Trump to halt Iran military action
The US Senate voted 50-48 on June 23, 2026, to direct President Trump to stop military action against Iran or seek Congress approval before continuing.
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US Supreme Court bars Rastafarian inmate from suing prison guards over forced haircut
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Damon Landor cannot sue prison officials for shaving his dreadlocks in violation of his religious rights.
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Lords of the Fallen 2 delayed to early 2027 to avoid GTA 6 release window
CI Games delayed Lords of the Fallen 2 from fall 2026 to early 2027 to refine the game and avoid competing with GTA 6.
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Apple Watch Series 11 Drops to Lowest Prices on Final Day of 2026 Amazon Prime Day
Apple Watch Series 11 hits all-time low prices during 2026 Amazon Prime Day running through June 26.
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Amazon Prime Day 2026 Discounts Nintendo Switch 2 Games, Console, and Accessories
Amazon Prime Day 2026 offers significant price cuts on Nintendo Switch 2 games, console bundles, and accessories from June 23 to 26 worldwide.
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Real Madrid signs Felicia Schroeder in record-breaking women's football transfer
Real Madrid has signed 19-year-old Swedish forward Felicia Schroeder from BK Hacken in a record transfer for women's football.
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US authorities seize over 300 unauthorized drones near 2026 World Cup venues
Since June 11, US agencies have confiscated more than 300 unauthorized drones near venues hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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US Appeals Court Allows Nationwide Expansion of Trump-Era Fast-Track Deportation
A federal appeals court overturned a lower court injunction to permit the Trump administration’s nationwide fast-track deportation expansion on June 23, 2026.
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Singapore police investigate two men linked to Prince Group after US sanctions, seize $600M+ in assets
Singapore Police are probing two men tied to Prince Group money laundering after US sanctions and seized over $600 million in assets since March 2026.
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UN Security Council unanimously adopts resolution to hold attackers of peacekeepers accountable
The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2823 on June 23 to strengthen accountability for attacks on peacekeepers.
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Malaysia’s 149th MBs and CMs Meeting Focuses on Economic Revival Amid Global Uncertainty
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chaired the 149th meeting of Malaysian Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers on June 23 in Kuala Lumpur.