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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation amid Labour leadership challenge
Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister and Labour leader on June 22 amid internal party pressure and a leadership contest.
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Spotify launches AI-driven personalized podcast creation and Q&A features
Spotify rolled out AI-powered personal podcast tools, a desktop briefing app, and a Q&A feature for Premium users in multiple countries.
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Putin and Lukashenko oversee first joint Russia-Belarus nuclear forces exercise
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko took part via videoconference in joint nuclear forces drills from May 19 to 21, 2026.
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Fred Smith names Raj Subramaniam FedEx CEO with freedom to reshape strategy
FedEx founder Fred Smith appointed Raj Subramaniam as CEO, giving him authority to reshape the company’s strategy.
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IMF Lowers France’s 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 0.7% Citing Rising Risks
The IMF cut France’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.7% from 0.9%, citing geopolitical shocks and election uncertainty.
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European Stock Markets Expected to Rise 5% by End of 2026 on Earnings Growth
European stock markets could gain 5% by year-end with strong earnings and concentrated EPS growth supporting gains.
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Study finds Great Pyramid of Giza built with advanced earthquake-resistant design
Scientists revealed the Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed with features that help it withstand earthquakes.
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Joe Burrow Says Bengals Have Most Talented Roster Since He Joined, Predicts Super Bowl Win
Joe Burrow praised the Cincinnati Bengals' roster and offseason moves on June 17, predicting a Super Bowl victory this season.
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WWE Star Marcel Barthel Arrested on Battery Charges in Florida
Marcel Barthel, known as WWE’s Ludwig Kaiser, was arrested on misdemeanor battery charges in Orlando following an April altercation with his neighbor.
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Trump administration rolls back EPA refrigerant rules to cut costs for grocery stores
The Trump administration delayed Biden-era EPA rules on refrigerants used in grocery store equipment, citing $2.4 billion in savings for businesses and families.
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Bukit Jalil LRT hours extended to 12.30am for Malaysia Cup final spectators
Bukit Jalil LRT and key lines will run until 12.30am Sunday to serve fans after Malaysia Cup final on Saturday night.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket to launch Paradox Drive expansion on May 27, 2026
Pokémon TCG Pocket will release its Paradox Drive expansion featuring Scarlet and Violet's Paradox Pokémon on May 27, 2026.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved requires Microsoft accounts, PS5 split-screen co-op needs no PS Plus
Halo Studios confirmed Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28 on PS5, Xbox, and PC, requiring Microsoft accounts and linking Xbox Gamertags across all platforms.
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Sony files trademark for Break In, likely rebrand of Fairgame live-service shooter
Sony Interactive Entertainment filed a trademark for Break In, a game speculated to be Fairgame under a new name.
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Netflix releases Season 2 trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series
Netflix unveiled the official trailer for Season 2 of its live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, highlighting Toph mentoring Aang in earthbending.
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Counter-terrorism police probe suspected anti-Muslim attacks injuring five in Edinburgh
Police Scotland arrested a 36-year-old man after five men were injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh on June 19.
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Afghanistan women's refugee cricket team to tour England starting June 22, 2026
The Afghanistan women's refugee cricket team begins a tour of England on June 22, 2026, playing T20 matches and attending the Women's T20 World Cup final.
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Singapore launches Green 100 to help SMEs report carbon footprint quickly and free
Singapore launched Green 100 on May 21 to help SMEs report carbon footprints easily and free within 10 minutes.
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Germany charges two men with plotting attacks on Jewish leaders for Iran's Revolutionary Guards
German prosecutors charged two suspects with plotting attacks on Jewish leaders in Germany on behalf of Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
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US weekly jobless claims fall to 209,000 amid economic uncertainty
Initial US jobless claims dropped by 3,000 to 209,000 for week ending May 16, below economist forecasts.
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DAZN explores partnership or acquisition of DirecTV Latin America after 2026 World Cup
DAZN is discussing a commercial partnership or possible acquisition of DirecTV Latin America, with a deal unlikely before the 2026 FIFA World Cup ends.
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Humanoid partners with Bosch to manufacture HMND 01 robots for European market
UK robotics firm Humanoid will have Bosch manufacture its HMND 01 robots for Europe as part of a large-scale deployment plan.
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Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage
Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on June 20 in Toronto to secure a spot in the World Cup knockout round for the first time since 2014.
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The Pokémon Company to require government ID checks in Japan to fight card scalping
The Pokémon Company will require Japan’s My Number Card ID for buying certain Pokémon TCG products and tournament entry starting August 2026.