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Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG Facility Injures Dozens, Causes Missing Persons
An explosion during startup at Qatar's Barzan gas supply facility injured 54, left 18 missing, and caused a fire now controlled.
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Egypt secures first-ever World Cup win with 3-1 comeback over New Zealand
Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 on June 21 at BC Place in Vancouver for their first World Cup victory.
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Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility injures 54, 13 dead reported
An explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Barzan gas plant on June 21 injured 54 workers and left 18 missing, with at least 13 confirmed dead.
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House of the Dragon Season 3 premieres with Battle of the Gullet naval conflict
House of the Dragon season 3 debuted June 21 featuring the 25-minute naval Battle of the Gullet from the Targaryen civil war [s5,s6,s7].
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Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon during US-Iran talks
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on June 20, citing Israeli attacks on Lebanon amid ongoing US-Iran ceasefire talks.
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Japan's Toto to invest 80 billion yen in semiconductor materials targeting 1-nanometer chips
Toto will invest 80 billion yen over five years to expand its semiconductor materials business focused on 1-nanometer chip technology.
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France fans warned against dressing Philadelphia's Rocky statue amid World Cup superstition
France supporters were warned June 20 not to drape Rocky Balboa statue in Philadelphia with team gear due to a superstition linking it to bad luck at the World Cup.
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17-year-old Miles Russell has father caddie final hole at 2026 U.S. Open on Father’s Day
Amateur golfer Miles Russell, 17, had his father caddie for the final hole at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on Father’s Day, June 21, 2026.
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Iran hold Belgium to 0-0 draw in World Cup Group G match at SoFi Stadium
Iran and Belgium played to a goalless draw in their June 21 World Cup Group G match in Los Angeles.
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Explosion at MOL's Olefin-1 plant in Hungary kills one, injures seven
An explosion during a plant restart at MOL Petrochemicals' Olefin-1 unit in Tiszaujvaros killed one and injured seven.
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Pan Pacific Conservation Foundation grants over $73,000 to Singapore environmental groups
The Pan Pacific Conservation Foundation disbursed over $73,000 to support Singapore environmental groups during a Changi Beach Park event on May 22.
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UN allocates $60 million and deploys staff to fight Ebola outbreak in Congo
The UN is releasing up to $60 million and sending personnel to contain a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province.
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Record 5.8 Million Yen Paid for Pair of Yubari Melons at 2026 Auction
A pair of premium Yubari melons sold for a record 5.8 million yen at the first 2026 auction in Sapporo on May 22.
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FIFA to institute hydration breaks, expanded VAR, and countdown timers at 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced new rules including mandatory hydration breaks, expanded VAR reviews, and countdown timers for time-wasting at the 2026 World Cup.
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Bank Negara Malaysia's international reserves stand at US$129.5 billion as of May 15, 2026
Bank Negara Malaysia reported international reserves of US$129.5 billion on May 15, 2026, a slight decrease from April 30.
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EU Talks with Anthropic on Mythos AI Model Risks Make Little Progress, Spain Says
Spain’s economy minister Carlos Cuerpo said EU negotiations with Anthropic over testing banks for Mythos AI vulnerabilities have stalled ahead of May 22 meeting.
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Lionel Messi joins football billionaires after US business deals
Lionel Messi surpassed $1 billion net worth through US business ventures, joining Cristiano Ronaldo as a football billionaire.
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Polymarket paid creators to film fake winning bets in promotional videos
Polymarket hired social media creators to produce scripted videos showing fake bets and winnings on near-identical copies of its site, a WSJ investigation found.
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Mathew Leckie aims for fourth World Cup after hip surgery comeback
Australia's Mathew Leckie, 35, targets a fourth World Cup following recovery from hip surgery.
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Dutch Supreme Court Hears Case on Shell’s CO2 Reduction Obligations
The Dutch Supreme Court heard a case Friday on whether Shell must cut CO2 emissions 45% by 2030 from 2019 levels.
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South Korea warns won moves excessive, signals possible market actions
South Korea’s finance ministry and central bank warned of decisive action over won volatility on May 22.
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Qatar Airways to Skip Bonuses for Nearly 60,000 Staff Amid Impact of US-Israel War on Iran
Qatar Airways will not award 2026 staff bonuses due to lost revenue from flight cancellations caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Chinese regulators probe AI-driven stock rallies amid market overheating concerns
Chinese regulators are scrutinizing AI-fueled stock rallies and questioning companies and funds on business links and valuations.
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Richemont sales rise 11% in fiscal year driven by strong Cartier demand
Richemont reported 11% full-year sales growth, driven by strong Cartier jewelry demand, and proposed dividend and share buyback plans.