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Singapore Ministry of Health to revoke Windsor Convalescent Home licence over serious care lapses
Singapore’s Ministry of Health will revoke Windsor Convalescent Home’s licence on October 30, 2026, after repeated serious safety and care failures.
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Italy's Meloni denies Trump claim she begged for photo at G7, sparking diplomatic row
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied Donald Trump's claim she begged him for a photo at the G7 summit, deepening tensions between the two leaders.
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Iran mandates insurance and transit requests for ships in Strait of Hormuz, waives fees for 60 days
Iran requires ships to submit transit requests and carry Iran-approved insurance while waiving fees for 60 days in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be Drained Again after Vandalism and Algae Problems
President Trump ordered the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained for repairs following vandalism and algae issues less than three weeks after a $14 million renovation.
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Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms files draft IPO in India, could raise $4 billion
Jio Platforms filed draft IPO documents on June 19 aiming to raise about $4 billion, potentially India’s largest offering.
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Malaysia clarifies rules on removable sunshades on vehicles, no enforcement if visibility clear
Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke said motorists using removable sunshades will not face action if driver visibility is not obstructed.
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Ukraine Expands Drone Technology Ties with Japan Amid Security Concerns
Ukrainian drone maker UFORCE seeks partnerships with Japan following Tokyo's relaxed arms export rules.
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Taiwan’s Aiwen mangoes enter French market as luxury fruit, selling out quickly
Taiwan exported 6 tons of Aiwen mangoes to France, passing EU inspections and selling rapidly at premium prices in Paris markets.
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Arsenal to open 2026-27 Premier League season hosting promoted Coventry City
Arsenal will host newly promoted Coventry City in the Premier League opener on August 21, 2026.
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Chinese investors plan $2 billion buyback of AI firm Manus from Meta
Original Chinese investors, including Sequoia China and Tencent, plan to repurchase AI startup Manus from Meta at about $2 billion.
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China imposes 55% tariff on Australian beef after quota reached on June 18
China began applying a 55% additional tariff on Australian beef starting June 20 after the annual 205,000-tonne quota was fully used.
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Kuala Lumpur High Court quashes subpoena for PM Anwar in RM30 million civil suit
The Kuala Lumpur High Court set aside a subpoena requiring Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to testify in a RM30 million civil lawsuit on June 19, 2026.
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Brazil beats Haiti 3-0 to top Group C and eliminate Haiti from 2026 World Cup
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 on June 19 to lead Group C and eliminate Haiti from the 2026 World Cup.
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Moroccan Footballer Achraf Hakimi to Stand Trial on Rape Charge in France
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial in France over a 2023 rape allegation.
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FIFA moves photographers after Tuchel's complaint over blocked anthem view
FIFA repositioned photographers closer to halfway line after Thomas Tuchel said they blocked his view during England's national anthem.
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Japanese World Cup Fans Clean Stadiums but Home Chore Gap Sparks Debate
Japanese football fans cleaned World Cup stadiums after matches, sparking debate over low male participation in home chores.
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US-Iran Peace Talks in Switzerland Canceled Amid Lebanon Fighting and Ceasefire
US Vice President JD Vance canceled June 19 peace talks with Iran in Switzerland amid clashes in Lebanon and a new ceasefire.
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1,200-year-old Major Oak of Sherwood Forest believed dead after failing to leaf in 2026
The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Nottingham’s Sherwood Forest, linked to Robin Hood, is believed to have died after no leaf growth in spring 2026.
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Malaysia's exports surge 45% in May 2026, trade surplus hits record RM40.38 billion
Malaysia's exports rose about 45% year-on-year in May 2026 to RM184 billion, lifting the trade surplus to a record RM40.38 billion amid rising inflation.
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Fire at Tokyo elementary school injures 10-11, forces evacuation of over 300
A fire broke out at Takinogawa Daisan Elementary School in Tokyo on June 19, injuring 10-11 people and prompting evacuation of 300-340 students and staff.
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Two men jailed for spying on Hong Kong activists in UK for China
Two dual UK-Hong Kong nationals were sentenced in London for spying on Hong Kong pro-democracy activists on behalf of China.
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US raises concerns over possible ASML EUV machine shipment to China; ASML denies
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick warned ASML in 2026 that an EUV lithography machine may have reached China, a claim ASML strongly denies.
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Agentic engineering, code intelligence, and time-series models dominate GitHub today
Popular repos focus on AI-driven coding tools, high-performance code search, and advanced time-series forecasting models.
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US launches Section 301 probe into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing policies
The US Trade Representative opened a Section 301 investigation into German drug pricing amid concerns over underpayment for innovative pharmaceuticals.