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Aryna Sabalenka rallies to reach Berlin WTA semi-finals with dramatic win
World number one Aryna Sabalenka came from a set and 4-0 down to beat Nikola Bartunkova and reach Berlin semi-finals June 19.
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Turkey and Paraguay meet in World Cup 2026 Group D with both seeking first points
Turkey and Paraguay face off in Group D today after opening losses, with the winner staying in contention and the loser facing elimination.
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TSA urges World Cup fans to pack ranch dressing in checked luggage due to liquid rules
The TSA reminded World Cup visitors to pack ranch dressing in checked bags to comply with carry-on liquid limits.
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Citadel Securities boosts Asia staffing with nearly half of 60 hires in Hong Kong
Citadel Securities hired more than 60 people across six Asian markets in 2026, nearly half in Hong Kong, its largest regional office.
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Football Australia to report record A$15.34 million loss for 2025 fiscal year
Football Australia will report a record A$15.34 million loss for 2025 due to rising costs and legal disputes, nearly doubling its 2024 deficit.
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Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo reaches 896 cases with 232 deaths amid rapid spread
Eastern DR Congo is battling a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak with nearly 900 cases and over 230 deaths as of June 19-20, 2026.
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Mandai Wildlife Group welcomes first orang utan baby conceived via artificial insemination
Mandai Wildlife Group’s orang utan Ayaan was born March 18 by C-section, the first in Singapore conceived by artificial insemination.
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Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt meet in Cairo on US-Iran conflict
Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt met in Cairo on June 21 to discuss peace and security related to the US-Iran conflict.
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LaGuardia closes Runway 4/22 again for pavement repair, reopens after overnight work
LaGuardia Airport closed Runway 4/22 on June 17 due to pavement depression and reopened it early June 18 after repairs.
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Japan’s core machinery orders drop 9.4% in March after two quarters of growth
Japan’s seasonally adjusted core machinery orders fell 9.4% in March to ¥1.01 trillion, following increases earlier in the year.
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Former African stars clash on Africa’s chances to win 2026 World Cup
Ex-players El Hadji Diouf and Jay-Jay Okocha express contrasting views on Africa’s prospects at the 2026 World Cup.
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Australian court upholds AU$650,000 fine against Elon Musk’s X for child safety breaches
An Australian federal court upheld on May 21 a AU$650,000 fine against Elon Musk’s X for failing to comply with child safety laws after years of legal dispute.
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PetroChina targets 30 bcm coal rock gas production by 2035 to boost energy independence
PetroChina plans to produce 30 billion cubic metres of coal rock gas by 2035, surpassing last year's shale gas output record.
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Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing urges immediate enforcement of Government Procurement Act 2025
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing called for immediate enforcement of Malaysia’s Government Procurement Act amid global supply disruptions.
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Lifestyle International races to refinance HK$6.75 billion loan secured by Sogo store
Lifestyle International Holdings Ltd seeks to refinance HK$6.75 billion loan, with HK$2 billion still unsecured, amid extended bank talks.
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75-year-old charged with causing deaths in Klang hit-and-run case
A 75-year-old man was charged for causing two deaths in a Klang hit-and-run on May 15, 2026.
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Tulsi Gabbard releases documents alleging Fauci funded Wuhan lab and misled Congress on COVID-19
Tulsi Gabbard released documents on her last day as Director of National Intelligence accusing Fauci of funding Wuhan lab research and lying to Congress.
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Corentin Moutet fined $40,000 for profane post-match interview at Queen's Club
French tennis player Corentin Moutet was fined $40,000 by the ATP for swearing during a post-match interview after his first-round win at Queen's Club.
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Two men jailed for arson targeting properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Roman Lavrynovych was sentenced to seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc to two for arson attacks on properties and a car linked to Keir Starmer in May 2025.
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Andy Green and JCB aim to break hydrogen land speed record with Hydromax car
Andy Green will attempt a hydrogen-powered land speed record with JCB’s Hydromax car in August 2026 at Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Mary Earps signs two-year deal with London City Lionesses from July 2026
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps signed a two-year contract with London City Lionesses starting July 1, 2026.
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Malaysia and Turkmenistan sign strategic energy partnership as Petronas marks 30 years
Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim and Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed new energy and economic agreements during a June 18-19 visit.
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7.8-magnitude quake reshapes Mindanao coastline with 2-meter seabed uplift
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake on June 8 in southern Mindanao caused at least 76 deaths and permanently raised the coastal seabed by about 2 meters.
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Singapore Civil Defence Force opens Marine Division HQ with drone and USV capabilities
The Singapore Civil Defence Force opened a new Marine Division headquarters on Pulau Brani featuring advanced drone and unmanned vessel technology today.