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Singapore sees rise in fifth or more children births despite record low fertility rate
Births of fifth or more children in Singapore rose to 2.1% of all births in 2025 amid a record low fertility rate of 0.87.
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China's Factory Activity Expands in June Fueled by AI-Driven Exports
China's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in June 2026 as AI-linked exports boosted factory growth after months of stagnation.
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Privacy messaging, AI multi-agent systems, and developer freebies lead GitHub trends
Today’s top GitHub stars cluster around private chat, AI-powered agencies, open source value investing, and resources for developers.
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Paraguay oust Germany on penalties; Brazil edge Japan with injury-time winner at World Cup 2026
Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw, while Brazil beat Japan 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
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Gold price falls below $4000 per ounce with largest monthly drop since 2008
Gold price dropped over 1% on June 30, 2026, falling below $4000 amid US rate hike expectations and marking the biggest monthly decline in nearly 18 years.
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Chinese Tycoon Guo Wengui Sentenced to 30 Years in U.S. Prison for Billion-Dollar Fraud
Guo Wengui was sentenced June 29 in Manhattan to 30 years in prison for leading a $1 billion fraud scheme targeting supporters of Chinese democracy.
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Japanese yen hits 40-year low, falling past 162 yen per US dollar on June 30
The Japanese yen dropped to 162.41 per US dollar on June 30, its weakest level since 1986, amid persistent interest rate gaps and fading intervention effects.
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Malaysia Federal Court delays Syed Saddiq corruption verdict to July 13
Malaysia’s Federal Court postponed its final verdict on former minister Syed Saddiq’s corruption appeal to July 13 due to a judge’s illness.
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ACCC sues Amazon Australia over alleged unfair Prime Video subscription terms
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission filed a lawsuit against Amazon Australia over unfair contract terms in Prime Video subscriptions.
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US Supreme Court expands presidential removal powers, blocks firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook
The US Supreme Court ruled June 29 to let President Trump remove independent agency officials without cause, but blocked immediate firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook amid litigation.
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US Intelligence to Report on Xi Jinping and Chinese CCP Leaders' Hidden Wealth by December 2026
US intelligence agencies are compiling a report revealing detailed wealth and assets of Xi Jinping and 24 other top Chinese Communist Party officials.
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Paraguay stuns Germany in penalty shootout to reach World Cup round of 16
Paraguay eliminated four-time champion Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the 2026 World Cup round of 32.
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Detroit Lions release cornerback Terrion Arnold after arrest on kidnapping and robbery charges
The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold after his $1 million bail was set following charges including kidnapping and armed robbery.
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Keiko Fujimori wins Peru presidential runoff by fewer than 50,000 votes
Conservative Keiko Fujimori narrowly defeated Roberto Sanchez in Peru's June 7 presidential runoff out of over 18 million votes cast.
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Japanese yen falls to 40-year low against US dollar despite Bank of Japan rate hike
The Japanese yen dropped to its weakest level since 1986, hitting around 162 yen per US dollar in late June and early July 2026 amid persistent depreciation pressures.
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Global tech and semiconductor stocks see sharp volatility amid geopolitical tensions and earnings reports
Asian and US tech markets experienced heavy swings from late June to early July, driven by Apple price hikes, earnings, and geopolitical factors.
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Autism registrations under Malaysia’s Social Welfare Department rise eightfold since 2015
Malaysia’s Social Welfare Department reports an eightfold increase in registered persons with autism to 90,459 as of April 2026.
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US Stock Indices Rise on US-Iran Tensions Easing and Strong Tech Earnings
US stock indices including Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rose sharply in late June amid easing US-Iran tensions and strong technology sector gains.
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Novak Djokovic Sets New Wimbledon Record with 106th Match Win, Advances to Quarter-Finals
Novak Djokovic advanced to the Wimbledon quarter-finals by beating Roman Safiullin and breaking Roger Federer’s record with his 106th match win.
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EU and China launch trade talks with October deadline for progress
EU and China began talks on June 29 in Brussels to establish a new trade consultation mechanism aiming for results by October.
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Portugal defeats Croatia 2-1 in World Cup last-32 match in Toronto
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 match in Toronto with Ronaldo and Ramos scoring crucial goals.
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Memphis Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Portland Trail Blazers in three-player deal
Ja Morant was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.
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Tidal to demonetize fully AI-generated music starting July 15
Tidal announced it will demonetize 100% AI-generated music and label such tracks with an AI badge from mid-July.
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French Parliament passes bill to regulate ultra-fast fashion targeting Shein and Temu
The French Parliament approved a bill on June 29, 2026, to curb ultra-fast fashion, imposing fees and ad bans on platforms like Shein and Temu.