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Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% for first time since 1995 amid inflation pressures
The Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to 1% on June 16, the highest level in 31 years, citing inflation risks from energy prices and a weak yen.
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BBC to cut around 2,000 jobs including several hundred in core news department
BBC will cut about 2,000 jobs corporation-wide, starting with several hundred in the news department to save £500 million.
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Fox Corporation to acquire Roku for $22 billion in streaming deal
Fox Corporation announced it will buy Roku in a $22 billion cash-and-stock deal valued at $160 per share.
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Japanese Fans Clean Stadium After World Cup Match Amid Debate Over Men’s Housework
After Japan’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands, fans stayed to clean the stadium, while domestic debate rages over low male housework time.
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Over 100 Stanford Graduates Walk Out During Google CEO’s Commencement Speech Over Israel Contract
More than 100 Stanford graduates walked out chanting 'Free Palestine' during Google CEO Sundar Pichai's June 14 commencement address over Google's contract with Israel.
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US Economy Grows Steadily at 2% Despite Global Shocks and Rising Inflation
The US economy expanded at an annualized 2% rate in May 2026, with strong job gains and capital investment despite trade tensions and global conflicts.
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13 World Cup Teams Reject UEFA President Ceferin’s 'Uninteresting' Match Comments
Thirteen nations at the 2026 World Cup issued a statement rejecting UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin's remarks calling some matches 'completely uninteresting'.
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Marius Borg Høiby sentenced to 4 years for rape and related crimes in Oslo court
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, was sentenced to four years in prison for two rape convictions and other offenses.
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SpaceX raises $75 billion in largest IPO, Elon Musk forecasts $1 trillion revenue by 2030
SpaceX conducted the largest IPO in history on June 12, raising $75 billion and Elon Musk projected $1 trillion revenue by 2030.
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine over digital services tax
US President Donald Trump warned on June 15 the US will impose a 100% tariff on French wines unless France cancels its 3% digital services tax on American tech firms.
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Starbucks Korea to close stores early June 22 for staff history and sensitivity training
Starbucks Korea will close all stores at 3pm June 22 for three hours of staff training on history and social sensitivity after a controversial promotion sparked outrage.
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US and Iran agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz after months-long blockade
The US and Iran reached a framework deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, to be signed June 19 in Switzerland.
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Japan fans clean up stadium after 2-2 World Cup draw with Netherlands in Texas
Japanese fans left Arlington's stadium spotless by picking up litter after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands on June 14, 2026.
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IPTV collections, AI security scans, and open clones highlight today's GitHub trends
Top repositories today reflect surging interest in IPTV playlists, AI agent security, and large open-source learning resources.
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US and Iran Reach Peace Agreement with Ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz Reopening
The United States and Iran agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, starting 60 days of talks on sanctions, nuclear issues, and reconstruction.
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Uruguay's World Cup flight from Mexico to US delayed over paperwork issues
Uruguay's flight to Miami for their World Cup opener was delayed on June 14 due to missing paperwork, forcing a rescheduled departure several hours late.
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Singapore to launch OTC gold clearing system and central bank gold vaulting in 2026
Singapore will establish an OTC gold clearing system by year-end and introduce central bank gold vaulting services by October 2026.
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Kyiv's Pechersk Lavra monastery set ablaze amid Russian missile, drone attacks
Russian missile and drone strikes on June 15 set fire to Kyiv's historic Pechersk Lavra monastery and left 140,000 without power.
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Amad Diallo’s 90th-minute goal earns Ivory Coast 1-0 win over Ecuador in World Cup opener
Amad Diallo scored a late winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 in their 2026 World Cup Group E opener on June 14 in Philadelphia.
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Sweden and Tunisia announce lineups for 2026 World Cup Group F opener
Sweden and Tunisia revealed their starting lineups for their Group F match today in Monterrey, Mexico.
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Belgium and Egypt Draw 1-1 in World Cup Group G Opener in Seattle
Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 World Cup Group G opener in Seattle on June 15, 2026.
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Saudi Arabia and Uruguay prepare for Group H opener at 2026 World Cup amid key changes
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay face off Monday in Miami in Group H opener after coaching and squad transitions for both teams.
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Four arrested over video showing abuse of Indonesian domestic helpers in Johor
Johor police arrested four suspects in Johor Bahru after a viral video showed abuse of three Indonesian domestic helpers.
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Sweden thrashes Tunisia 5-1 in 2026 World Cup Group F opener
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in their 2026 World Cup Group F opener on June 14 in Monterrey, Mexico.