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Over 140 Venezuelans deported from US hours before deadly earthquakes hit Venezuela
A flight carrying 146 Venezuelan deportees arrived in Venezuela on June 24, hours before twin earthquakes killed over 1,700 people.
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Key Matches Highlight First Six Days of Wimbledon 2026 Including Djokovic’s Record Tie
Wimbledon 2026 started June 29 with top players advancing amid varying weather and Djokovic matching Federer’s 105 match wins by July 4.
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Microsoft plans Xbox layoffs affecting Arkane Studios and Marvel’s Blade game
Microsoft will lay off over 1,000 Xbox employees starting July 6, 2026, targeting at least five studios including Arkane and considering canceling Marvel’s Blade.
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GTA 6 unlikely to run stable 60 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch
Experts say Grand Theft Auto 6 will target 30 FPS on current consoles, with stable 60 FPS unlikely at launch.
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Apple releases early iOS 26.5.2 update to patch 29 security flaws amid AI threats
Apple issued an early iOS 26.5.2 security update Monday, patching 29 vulnerabilities to counter AI-driven hacking risks.
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Baldur's Gate 2 Co-Lead Designer James Ohlen Declines to Develop Baldur's Gate 4
James Ohlen, co-lead designer of Baldur's Gate 2, declined Hasbro's offer to develop Baldur's Gate 4 after Larian Studios exited the project.
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Amanda Anisimova and Naomi Osaka advance to next rounds at Wimbledon 2026
Amanda Anisimova and Naomi Osaka won matches to advance at Wimbledon 2026, reaching the second and third rounds respectively.
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Santé Accel Singapore launched to support medtech startups with funding and expertise
Santé Accel Singapore launched June 29 to boost local medtech startups with capital, mentorship, and global networks.
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German government seeks to prevent Volkswagen factory closures amid restructuring talks
The German government aims to stop Volkswagen from closing factories in Germany while the company plans possible cuts of up to 100,000 jobs.
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Trump expects Elon Musk to donate SpaceX stock to children’s Trump Accounts program
President Trump said he expects Elon Musk to donate SpaceX stock to the Trump Accounts savings program launching July 4, 2026.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 August 11, 2026
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2 will release with a physical cartridge edition on August 11, 2026.
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DeepSeek to launch V4 mid-July with peak-valley pricing doubling API costs during peak hours
DeepSeek announced DeepSeek V4 will launch mid-July 2026 with peak hours doubling API prices in China.
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Record heatwave strains Ukraine's war-damaged power grid and impacts soldiers in T-72 tanks
A severe heatwave hitting Ukraine has caused power cuts and created dangerous conditions for soldiers in Soviet-era tanks.
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Singapore Airlines and Air China sign MOU to expand joint venture and codeshare
Singapore Airlines and Air China signed an MOU June 29 to deepen partnership and expand codeshare flights and services between Singapore and China.
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Netherlands eliminated from World Cup 2026 by Morocco after penalty shootout loss
Morocco knocked the Netherlands out of the 2026 World Cup in a 3-2 penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the last-32 round.
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Roof collapse at Lahore tutoring centre kills 14 children, injures at least five
A roof collapse at a private tutoring centre in Lahore killed 14 children and injured at least five on June 30, officials said.
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LeBron James to leave Lakers for another NBA team in 2026-27 season
LeBron James has informed the Lakers he will play for a different NBA team next season, ending his eight-year stint in Los Angeles.
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Microsoft plans layoffs of under 2.5% of workforce, impacting Xbox division jobs
Microsoft will cut under 2.5% of its 228,000 employees, including thousands in sales, consulting, and Xbox, with announcements expected by early July 2026.
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Johor police open investigations and distribute 24,677 postal ballots ahead of July 11 election
Johor police launched three probes into election-related reports since June 27, while the Election Commission issued over 24,000 postal ballots for the July 11 vote.
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Mexico beats Ecuador 2-0 at Azteca to reach World Cup last 16
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at Azteca Stadium on July 1 to advance to the World Cup last 16.
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Japan launches cross-ministerial panel to review foreign investment for security risks
Japan established a new panel on June 29, 2026, to review foreign investments for national security threats.
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Malaysian Pineapple Board promotes Sarawak SG-1 variety and expands processing capacity
Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board promotes Sarawak SG-1 pineapples in Peninsular Malaysia and builds new processing plant in Miri, Sarawak.
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Six Johor MRSM students face expulsion over bullying; veterans to serve as wardens from July 1
Six MRSM students in Johor were arrested for bullying a 14-year-old, with four expelled and two suspended; military veterans will become wardens to curb bullying starting July 1.
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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. cites depression for nearly four-month Congressional absence
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to Congress after nearly four months away due to hospitalization for depression.