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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declares 90-day state of emergency amid protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency on June 20 to deploy military forces and clear road blockades amid nationwide protests.
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Ten-man Paraguay beats Turkey 1-0 with fastest goal in 2026 World Cup Group D
Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0 on June 19 in San Francisco, scoring the tournament’s fastest goal despite playing a half with 10 men.
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MKS Opens RM400 Million Semiconductor Factory in Penang, Creating Over 1,000 Jobs
MKS Inc inaugurated its new RM400 million semiconductor factory in Penang, with over 1,000 jobs expected upon completion.
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Japan hikes single-entry visa fees to 15,000 yen from July, first raise since 1978
Japan will raise single-entry visa fees fivefold starting July 1, citing inflation and currency shifts.
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Legendary TV Director James Burrows Dies at 85
James Burrows, co-creator of Cheers and key director of major sitcoms, died peacefully on June 19, 2026, aged 85.
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Petronas secures stake in Turkmenistan's giant gas fields during Anwar's visit
Petronas signed an agreement to acquire stakes in major Turkmenistan gas fields during PM Anwar Ibrahim's visit from June 18-20, 2026.
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Australia opens first carbon refinery converting CO2 into products in New South Wales
Australia launched its first carbon refinery on Kooragang Island, turning captured CO2 from ammonia operations into concrete, paper, and glass products.
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AI-driven code tools and agent frameworks dominate GitHub today
Top trending repos highlight advances in code intelligence, LLM token optimization, AI video production, and new agent frameworks.
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Miguel Almiron first player sent off under new FIFA rule for covering mouth at 2026 World Cup
Miguel Almiron received a red card for covering his mouth during a World Cup match between Paraguay and Turkey on June 19, 2026.
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Australia confirms first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in Western Australia
Australia confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a brown skua found in Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia.
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Starbucks cuts 180 jobs in London and Hong Kong as part of global restructuring
Starbucks laid off about 180 corporate employees in London and Hong Kong amid efforts to reduce costs and simplify management.
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Ten years after Brexit, UK faces economic decline and political turmoil with PM’s resignation
Ten years after voting to leave the EU, the UK struggles with economic setbacks and political instability, marked by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation on June 22, 2026.
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US and Philippines Near Deal on Economic Security Zone Under Pax Silica Pact
The US and Philippines are expected to finalize a long-term economic security zone framework under the Pax Silica alliance soon.
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USMNT Advances to World Cup Knockout Stage With Support from Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The US Men's National Team won its first two 2026 World Cup matches, fueled by Zlatan Ibrahimovic's belief they can win the title.
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Israeli Envoy Clashes with UN Officials Over Sexual Violence Blacklist at UN Hearing
Israeli ambassador Danny Danon clashed with UN officials on June 19 over Israel's inclusion on a UN sexual violence blacklist.
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UK Amazon driver jailed for running cheating scheme involving 124 university students
Shahid Adnan, a UK Amazon delivery driver, was sentenced to three years for running a large academic cheating operation.
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Sony confirms future first-party single-player PlayStation games will be console-exclusive
Sony announced future first-party single-player narrative PlayStation games will remain console-exclusive, dropping prior PC release plans.
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Iran claims control of waters south of UAE's Fujairah port, demands ship permits
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority says it controls waters south of UAE's Fujairah port and requires ships to obtain permission to transit Strait of Hormuz.
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Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election as Reform UK faces setback amid candidate controversy
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with 55%, while Reform UK's Robert Kenyon took second amid backlash over offensive posts.
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Australia confirms first mainland H5N1 bird flu cases in migratory seabirds
Australia reported its first mainland cases of the H5N1 bird flu in migratory seabirds in Western Australia near Esperance.
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Saudi Arabia's March 2026 Oil Export Revenues Reach Highest in Over Three Years
Saudi Arabia earned about $24.7 billion from oil exports in March 2026, led by higher prices and a new Red Sea shipping route.
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Nobel laureate John Jumper leaves Google DeepMind after 9 years to join Anthropic
John Jumper, 2024 Nobel Chemistry winner and AlphaFold lead, is leaving Google DeepMind to join AI startup Anthropic.
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Scotland lose 1-0 to Morocco in 2026 World Cup Group C match
Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco in their second Group C match at the 2026 World Cup on June 19, 2026.
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Morocco defeats Scotland 1-0 in 2026 World Cup Group C on early Saibari goal
Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in their June 19 World Cup Group C match with Ismael Saibari scoring after 71 seconds.