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South Korea to Train 500,000 Soldiers as Drone Operators Amid Security and Export Shifts
South Korea will train 500,000 military personnel as drone operators and acquire tens of thousands of drones amid rising export growth and China-Japan export tensions.
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Federal judge declares mistrial in arson case over 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles
A federal judge declared a mistrial today after the jury deadlocked in the arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht over the 2025 Palisades Fire.
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US ICE detention death rate hits decade high amid Trump’s second term
At least 52 deaths were reported in US ICE detention since January 2025, marking a sharp rise in mortality rates amid expanded detentions.
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Tokyo core inflation rises to 1.6% in June, supporting BoJ rate hikes
Tokyo's core consumer price index rose 1.6% year-on-year in June, aiding Bank of Japan's decision to raise interest rates.
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US Vice President JD Vance says Watergate would be '12-hour news story' today
Vice President JD Vance said Watergate would last only 12 hours in today's media and not force a presidential resignation.
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Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France, citing neo-colonial interference
Burkina Faso's military junta cut diplomatic relations with France on June 26, accusing it of interference and neo-colonial ambitions.
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US and Iran exchange strikes after attacks on commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The US struck Iranian military sites June 26 after drone attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering Iranian missile strikes on US bases.
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England's Eze focuses on team amid criticism after World Cup debut versus Ghana
England forward Eberechi Eze made his World Cup debut against Ghana and said he ignores outside criticism to focus on the team.
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Norway reaches World Cup knockout stage after 28 years, crediting volunteer grassroots system
Norway advanced to the World Cup last 32 for the first time in 28 years, boosted by its volunteer-driven grassroots football model.
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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center closes after under one year
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center in the Everglades has closed after less than one year of operation, officials announced yesterday.
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Czech striker Patrik Schick retires from international football after 2026 World Cup exit
Patrik Schick retired from international football on June 25, 2026, following Czech Republic’s group-stage exit from the World Cup.
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Chris Evert announces ovarian cancer recurrence, will miss Wimbledon 2026
Former tennis star Chris Evert revealed her ovarian cancer has returned and she will skip Wimbledon 2026 to undergo chemotherapy.
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Microsoft extends Windows 10 security updates program to October 2027
Microsoft has extended the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program by one year to October 12, 2027.
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Victoria Pelova joins Tottenham Hotspur after leaving Arsenal on free transfer
Victoria Pelova, Netherlands midfielder, has signed for Tottenham Hotspur following her Arsenal contract expiry.
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Paris court orders TotalEnergies to include customer emissions in climate plan
A Paris court ordered TotalEnergies to revise its climate vigilance plan to include Scope 3 emissions within six months.
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Hasbro seeks AI voice rights from Peppa Pig child actors amid industry backlash
Hasbro is asking child actors from Peppa Pig to sign contracts allowing AI use of their voices, prompting opposition from the Actors of Young Performers Association.
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DeepSeek to double staff across all departments with major AI hiring push
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek announced plans to double its workforce by hiring 33 new specialists across technical and engineering roles.
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US Supreme Court bars Bayer failure-to-warn lawsuits over Roundup weedkiller
The US Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that Bayer cannot be sued under state laws for failure-to-warn claims on Roundup due to federal pesticide law preemption.
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US Commerce Department Blocks Polestar from Selling 2027 EVs in US Under Security Rule
The US Commerce Department denied Polestar permission to import and sell new EVs in the US from model year 2027 due to national security concerns.
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Florida shuts down 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention centre after less than a year
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis closed the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention centre on June 25, ending its operation after under 12 months.
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US Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in private public spaces
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to overturn Hawaii’s 2023 law requiring gun owners to get private property owners' permission to carry firearms in public-facing private spaces.
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Deltarune Chapter 6 development underway with planned 2027 release
Deltarune Chapter 5 launched June 24, 2026, with Chapter 6 development underway for a 2027 release
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Arsenal signs defender Piero Hincapie permanently from Bayer Leverkusen
Arsenal has completed the permanent signing of Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen, reported around £34.5m to £45m.
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Kazuyoshi Miura extends loan with Fukushima United for 42nd pro soccer season
Kazuyoshi Miura, 59, extended his loan deal with Fukushima United until June 2027 to play his 42nd professional soccer season.