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Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina vows to return in 2026 despite death sentence
Sheikh Hasina, former Bangladesh prime minister sentenced to death in absentia, vowed to return home this year despite political risks.
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Severe flooding in Kentucky causes 4 deaths and state of emergency
Heavy rains in Kentucky caused flooding that killed 4 people and led Governor Beshear to declare a state of emergency.
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Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis indicted in sports betting scheme
Malik Beasley and Ed Davis face federal charges for allegedly rigging player performance to influence NBA prop bets.
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US and Iran hold talks in Doha on Strait of Hormuz and interim peace deal
US and Iranian teams met in Doha in early July to discuss implementing a peace deal ending months of conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Yamamoto shines as Dodgers beat Padres twice, extend NL West lead to 10 games
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 6 strong innings in Dodgers' 15-3 win June 28; Dodgers won again 4-2 June 29 to extend NL West lead.
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Australia to double fines and expand powers to enforce under-16 social media ban
Australia will double fines for social media firms violating under-16 access ban and expand regulator powers to enforce compliance.
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Sam Kerr returns to Gotham FC with contract through 2030
Sam Kerr signed a long-term deal to rejoin Gotham FC, returning to the NWSL after seven years abroad.
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US Supreme Court allows Trump to fire most independent agency officials, protects Federal Reserve
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump can fire heads of most independent agencies, except Federal Reserve governors who are protected by a 5-4 vote.
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Microsoft Xbox pauses new third-party Game Pass deals amid restructuring
Microsoft Xbox has halted signing new third-party game deals for Game Pass as part of a strategic restructuring under new boss Asha Sharma.
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French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska exits Wimbledon first round after injury on match point
20th seed Maja Chwalinska retired injured on match point in first-round Wimbledon loss to Mananchaya Sawangkaew.
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Lawsuit Accuses Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron of DRAM Price-Fixing and Supply Collusion
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron face a class-action suit in California alleging DRAM price-fixing and supply restriction since 2022.
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Enzo Maresca named Manchester City head coach on three-year deal, succeeding Pep Guardiola
Manchester City appointed Enzo Maresca as head coach on a three-year contract, replacing Pep Guardiola after a decade at the club.
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Rocket Lab agrees to acquire Iridium Communications for $8 billion in satellite deal
Rocket Lab will buy Iridium Communications for $8 billion to expand its satellite network and challenge SpaceX.
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Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at age 40
Chris Johnson, former NFL Offensive Player of the Year, announced his ALS diagnosis publicly on June 29, 2026.
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Russian missile and drone strikes kill at least nine in Ukraine’s Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia
Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least nine people and wounded dozens in multiple Ukrainian cities on June 29, 2026.
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Chinese dissident Dong Guangping escapes China and arrives in Canada after multiple attempts
Chinese dissident Dong Guangping, 68, successfully fled China by boat and reached Canada on June 26, 2026.
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US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook in 5-4 ruling
The US Supreme Court barred President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook without due process in a 5-4 vote on June 29, 2026.
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Microsoft extends Windows 10 Extended Security Updates to October 12, 2027
Microsoft has extended Windows 10 Extended Security Updates by one year, moving the end date to October 12, 2027.
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US Supreme Court refuses to hear Trump's appeal in E Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
The US Supreme Court declined to review Donald Trump's appeal of a $5 million verdict favoring E Jean Carroll.
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Viktor Hovland wins 2026 Travelers Championship in playoff over Scottie Scheffler
Viktor Hovland defeated Scottie Scheffler in a Monday playoff to win the 2026 Travelers Championship in Connecticut.
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Five killed in shooting at youth welfare centre in Stade, northern Germany
Five adults were shot dead and two suspects arrested at a youth welfare facility in Stade on June 29, 2026.
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32,800 completed homes worth RM16.37 billion remain unsold in Malaysia as of Q1 2026
Malaysia reports 32,800 completed residential units valued at RM16.37 billion unsold nationwide as of Q1 2026.
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Singapore’s GIC grants Kenedix first rights to negotiate Tokyo office space sale
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC gave Japanese developer Kenedix first negotiation rights for office floors in Tokyo’s Pacific Century Place Marunouchi building.
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South Korea unveils multi-hundred-billion-dollar projects to lead AI and chip industries
South Korea announced three major projects investing over $500 billion in semiconductors, AI data centers, and physical AI to dominate global markets.