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China detains two Japanese nationals in Dalian over rare earth smuggling allegations
Chinese authorities detained two Japanese citizens in May 2026 for allegedly smuggling export-controlled rare earth products.
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Michael Caine’s AI voice narrates 13-hour Odyssey audiobook ahead of Nolan film
Michael Caine’s licensed AI voice narrates a new 13-hour audiobook of Homer’s The Odyssey released June 23 ahead of Nolan’s film due July 19.
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Foreign Female Student Found Murdered at Bandar Sunway Condominium; Boyfriend Arrested
A foreign female student in her 20s was found dead at a Bandar Sunway condominium on June 23; her boyfriend was arrested.
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez denies widespread corruption amid multiple graft scandals
Pedro Sanchez rejected claims of systemic corruption in his Socialist Party and ruled out early elections despite several family and ally probes.
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Malaysia Has Not Received Formal Extradition Request for Bestinet Founder Aminul Islam
Malaysia's Home Minister said no official extradition request has been received from Bangladesh for Aminul Islam, founder of Bestinet Sdn Bhd.
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Oura Ring 4 discounted up to 50% during 2026 Prime Day sale on Amazon
Amazon offers Oura Ring 4 starting at $226 during Prime Day, half off usual prices through June 26.
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Xteink X4 and X3 pocket e-readers offered 20% off for Prime Day 2026
Chinese startup Xteink is offering 20% discounts on its pocket-sized X4 and X3 e-readers during Prime Day 2026.
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German Heidesee lake bans non-German speakers citing safety concerns
Heidesee lake in Halle, Germany, barred visitors without sufficient German language skills to prevent safety rule violations.
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Bitcoin hits 21-month low near $58,131 amid tech selloff and crypto market outflows
Bitcoin fell below $60,000 on June 24-25, 2026, reaching a 21-month low as tech sector weakness and crypto selloff pressured digital assets.
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Amazon Prime Day offers major discounts on robotic lawn mowers and pool cleaners
Amazon Prime Day deals from June 21-23 featured deep discounts on Ecovacs, TerraMow, Mova, and Beatbot smart lawn and pool robots.
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Kadokawa CEO Takeshi Natsuno Retains Position After Shareholder Vote Despite Oasis Pressure
Kadokawa CEO Takeshi Natsuno survived a shareholder vote during the 2026 annual meeting amid activist investor pressure to remove him over Elden Ring profits.
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Acting DNI Bill Pulte orders staff cuts after June 19 appointment
Bill Pulte fired six political appointees and sent 45 career officials back to agencies within days of becoming acting DNI on June 19, 2026.
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Christian Pulisic returns from calf injury in US 3-2 loss to Turkey at 2026 World Cup
Christian Pulisic came off the bench in the USA’s June 25 loss to Turkey after returning from a calf injury.
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Agility Robotics to Go Public via SPAC Merger Valued Around $2.5 Billion
Agility Robotics announced a SPAC merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI to list on Nasdaq under ticker AGLT, valuing the company near $2.5 billion.
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Israel Refuses to Withdraw Troops from Southern Lebanon Amid US-Iran Peace Talks
Israel's Defence Minister and Prime Minister affirmed troops will stay in southern Lebanon despite US-Iran ceasefire efforts.
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Stray Kids announces 2026–2027 Run It world tour with Asia stops including Singapore and Taipei
K-pop group Stray Kids will start their Run It world tour in Seoul on July 25, 2026, with concerts across Asia through 2027.
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Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene Withdraw Support for Republican Party
Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene announced they no longer support the Republican Party, citing foreign policy and domestic concerns.
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Shohei Ohtani leads Dodgers to MLB's fastest 50th win with strong multi-day performances
Shohei Ohtani helped the Los Angeles Dodgers become the first MLB team to reach 50 wins in 2026 with key offensive and pitching contributions.
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Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa first overall in 2026 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards used the No. 1 pick to select BYU's AJ Dybantsa in the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.
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Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to top Group A at World Cup
Mexico defeated Czech Republic 3-0 on June 24 to secure first place in Group A and eliminate the Czech team from the tournament.
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Neymar returns to Brazil as team tops Group C, prepares to face Japan in World Cup knockout
Neymar returned after 981 days to help Brazil top Group C, with a Round of 32 match against Japan set for June 29 in Houston.
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Groq raises $650 million to expand AI inference cloud after Nvidia deal
Groq Inc. raised $650 million to expand its data centers and shift focus following a licensing deal with Nvidia.
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Malaysia integrates diesel subsidy under Budi Madani to improve targeting from July 1
Malaysia will let eligible users buy subsidised diesel at RM2.10 per litre from July 1 under a reformed subsidy scheme merging diesel with petrol quotas.
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Malaysia expands Sara programme to increase retail access and promote local products
Malaysia's government expanded the Sara programme to include more retail outlets nationwide and boost local product participation, emphasizing aid benefits to small retailers.