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Donald Trump hosts UFC Freedom 250 cage fight on White House South Lawn
On June 14, 2026, President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting UFC Freedom 250, a mixed martial arts event on the White House grounds.
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Beijing penalizes Hong Kong brokers in crackdown on cross-border investments
Beijing punished three Hong Kong online brokers for enabling unlicensed mainland Chinese trading, threatening HK$250 billion in assets.
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Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift, 36, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 11, setting a new record for youngest female inductee.
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China arrests US scholar Min Zin on espionage suspicion at Kunming airport
Chinese authorities detained US citizen and Myanmar-born scholar Min Zin on June 3 in Yunnan for espionage suspicion.
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Empty seats at Guadalajara World Cup match fuel ticket price debate
FIFA reported 44,985 attendance at South Korea-Czech match amid visible empty seats and growing ticket price criticism.
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Kioxia Becomes Japan's Most Valuable Company, Surpassing Toyota on June 12, 2026
Kioxia Holdings Corp overtook Toyota Motor Corp to become Japan's largest company by market capitalization on June 12, 2026.
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NATO to Gradually Reduce Peacekeeping Troops in Kosovo Over Next Year
NATO announced it will scale down its Kosovo Force (KFOR) gradually over the next year amid improved security conditions.
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Singapore MRT network reliability rises in May with Circle Line leading gains
Singapore's MRT network improved reliability in May, with Circle Line showing a 50% gain in mean kilometres between train failures.
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US to Cut Fighter Jets, Warships Supporting NATO Operations in Europe
The US plans to reduce fighter jets, warships, and support aircraft allocated to NATO in Europe, shifting resources away from the region.
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UK economy contracts 0.1% in April as Iran war weighs on growth
The UK economy shrank 0.1% in April 2026, its first monthly decline since August 2025, due to fallout from the Iran war.
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2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Mexico win and rising fan costs across North America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup began June 8 with Mexico beating South Africa 2-0 as fans face higher ticket and travel prices across US, Canada, and Mexico.
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Malaysia schedules Johor state election for July 11 and Negeri Sembilan for August 1
Malaysia's Election Commission set July 11 for Johor state election and August 1 for Negeri Sembilan polls.
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Iran holds open training in Tijuana before 2026 World Cup amid geopolitical tensions
Iran's national football team held an open training session on June 11 at their Tijuana camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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AI agent skills and OSINT tools lead GitHub trends with Apple silicon containers rising
Today’s top GitHub gains highlight AI agent skillsets, person lookup tooling, and Mac-focused container tech.
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South Korea beats Czech Republic 2-1 in 2026 World Cup Group A opener
South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in their World Cup Group A opener in Guadalajara on June 11, 2026.
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Ex-South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to 30 Years over North Korea Drone Flights
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol received a 30-year prison sentence for ordering military drone flights over North Korea in 2024.
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European stocks rise after ECB raises rates amid US-Iran tensions
European shares bounced back June 11 after the ECB raised interest rates by 25 basis points amid cautious investor sentiment over US-Iran conflicts.
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Jeff Bezos’ AI Startup Prometheus Tops $41 Billion Valuation After $12 Billion Funding
AI startup Prometheus, co-led by Jeff Bezos and Vik Bajaj, raised $12 billion, valuing the company at $41 billion.
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Marcos Senesi called up to Argentina World Cup squad replacing injured Leonardo Balerdi
Defender Marcos Senesi joined Argentina's 26-man World Cup squad, replacing injured Leonardo Balerdi ahead of the 2026 tournament.
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WuXi AppTec sues US Defense Department over military blacklist designation
Chinese biotech firm WuXi AppTec sued the US Department of Defense on June 11 over its inclusion on the Pentagon’s Chinese military blacklist.
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Thai King’s Eldest Daughter Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies After Over 3 Years in Coma
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, eldest daughter of Thai King Vajiralongkorn, died June 11 after more than three years in a coma.
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Ariana Grande Objects to White House Using Her Song in Immigration Enforcement Video
Ariana Grande condemned the White House for using her 2024 song 'Bye' in a TikTok video showing ICE detaining immigrants.
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International gold prices fall over 20% in 91 days, fastest bear market since 2008
Gold prices dropped more than 22% year-to-date, entering a bear market 91 days after peaking in March 2026 amid Fed rate hike fears and a stronger dollar.
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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47 after nearly four years in coma
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, eldest daughter of King Vajiralongkorn, died June 11 after nearly four years in coma.