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UK, Japan, and Italy advance Global Combat Air Programme despite UK funding delays
British PM Starmer met Japan’s PM Takaichi June 14 to reaffirm commitment to the Global Combat Air Programme amid UK funding uncertainty.
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Germany rout Curacao 7-1 in 2026 World Cup Group E opener in Houston
Germany defeated Curacao 7-1 in their Group E opener at the 2026 World Cup on June 14 in Houston, Texas.
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Portugal's World Cup squad to wear wristbands honoring late Diogo Jota
Portugal's team announced they will wear wristbands gifted by the Prime Minister to honor late teammate Diogo Jota at the 2026 World Cup.
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UK and Japan sign £18 billion investment deal focusing on offshore wind and infrastructure
The UK and Japan agreed Sunday on an £18 billion investment deal including offshore wind and infrastructure projects.
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Ben Shelton wins Stuttgart Open for first grass-court title
Ben Shelton defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to win the Stuttgart Open on June 14, 2026.
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Sealed second-production Super Mario Bros. copy sells for record $3 million
A sealed second-production run copy of Super Mario Bros. for NES sold at auction for $3 million, setting a new record.
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David Beckham Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star During 2026 World Cup in LA
David Beckham received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 13, coinciding with the 2026 World Cup opening in Los Angeles.
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White House hosts first-ever UFC event to mark US 250th anniversary and Trump's 80th birthday
On June 14, 2026, the White House South Lawn held its first professional UFC event with seven MMA fights and 14 fighters.
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Germany wins 7-1 over Curacao in Curacao’s World Cup debut on June 14
Germany defeated Curacao 7-1 on June 14 in their opening Group E match at the 2026 World Cup in Houston.
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Lowy Institute report warns of growing Chinese direct missile strike threat to Australia
The Lowy Institute says China’s missile threat to mainland Australia is rising with expanded long-range weapons and artificial island bases.
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Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs fall to Knicks 4-1 in NBA Finals after historic run
Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals, but they lost the series 4-1 to the New York Knicks.
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South Korea's Kospi rallies 80% and Taiwan gains 40% led by AI semiconductor boom
South Korea's Kospi index rose about 80% and Taiwan's stock market climbed 40% in 2026, driven by AI-driven semiconductor companies.
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Itochu subsidiary to take over AirLife’s Japan sales and logistics operations
Itochu’s Century Medical will manage sales, delivery, and inventory of SunMed products in Japan from early July 2026.
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Lewis Hamilton wins first Ferrari Formula One race at 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton claimed victory at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending Kimi Antonelli's five-race streak and securing his first win for Ferrari since joining in 2025.
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WHO Chief Cites 'Malaysia Boleh' to Urge Global Health Equity at Assembly
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros quoted Malaysia’s motto 'Malaysia Boleh' to inspire health sovereignty and equity at the 79th World Health Assembly.
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Morgan Stanley Japan CEO says BoJ rate hike key to yen strengthening to 140 vs dollar
Alberto Tamura, CEO of Morgan Stanley Japan, says a Bank of Japan rate hike in June is essential for yen strength against the dollar.
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EU and US move closer on trade deal as China and US agree tariff reductions
The EU reached a provisional trade agreement with the US while China and the US agreed to reduce tariffs on billions in goods.
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Malaysian Leaders Condemn Tony Pua's Remarks Mocking Selangor Sultan's Decree
Political leaders from multiple parties defended Selangor’s Sultan after Tony Pua mocked a royal decree on the Rukun Negara Monument Plaque.
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Israel strikes Hezbollah positions in Beirut amid US-Iran peace deal talks
Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs on June 14, escalating regional tensions during US-Iran negotiations.
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Somali referee Omar Artan denied US entry but to receive full FIFA World Cup pay
Somali referee Omar Artan was refused entry to the US for the 2026 World Cup after 11 hours of questioning but will get full tournament payment from FIFA.
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Malaysia wins inaugural quadrant event at 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup
Malaysia defeated India 2-0 to win the first-ever quadrant event final at the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup in Kuala Lumpur.
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Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi wins 2026 International Booker Prize
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King won the 2026 International Booker Prize for Taiwan Travelogue.
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Australia defender Hayden Matthews withdraws from World Cup camp with injury
Australia defender Hayden Matthews left pre-World Cup camp on May 20 due to an ankle injury, likely ending his World Cup chances.
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Trump administration to issue executive order on AI cybersecurity and model oversight
The Trump administration plans an executive order targeting AI safety and cybersecurity by the week of May 20, 2026.