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Lionel Messi becomes all-time top World Cup scorer as Argentina beat Austria 2-0
Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup, becoming the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals.
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Trump declares ‘no limits’ to power after Iran war and claims total military victory
President Donald Trump asserted unlimited power and claimed full US military victory after signing a memorandum with Iran to end conflict.
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Olivia Rodrigo says some fans wear diapers to hold front-row concert spots
Olivia Rodrigo revealed that some fans wear adult diapers at her concerts to secure front-row positions and relieve themselves during the show.
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Mercedes Withdraws Appeal Against Gasly’s Monaco GP Podium Reinstatement
Mercedes pulled their appeal of Pierre Gasly’s reinstated third place at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.
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Flu outbreak sickens nearly 160 at Lackland Air Force Base after vaccine mandate lifted
Nearly 160 recruits at Lackland Air Force Base fell ill in a flu outbreak weeks after the military ended its mandatory flu vaccine policy.
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US agencies seize over 50 drones near World Cup 2026 sites amid airspace incursions
US authorities have seized more than 50 drones near FIFA World Cup 2026 venues since last week amid over 150 airspace violations.
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Zimbabwe Parliament Passes Bill to Extend Presidential Term to Seven Years
Zimbabwe's lower house approved a bill extending presidential terms to seven years and ending direct presidential elections.
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Underdog teams challenge soccer giants in 2026 World Cup opening games
Debutant and smaller nations held traditional soccer powers to draws in the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup opening matches.
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Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago with star-studded ceremony
The Obama Presidential Center officially opened June 18 in Chicago with former presidents and celebrities attending.
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Amazon begins talks to sell Trainium AI chips to third-party data centers
Amazon confirmed on June 18 that it is negotiating to sell its AI accelerator chips to other companies' data centers.
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Malaysia secures 20-year energy supply deal with Russia, enhances labor ties with Bangladesh
Malaysia finalized a long-term energy supply agreement with Russia and strengthened worker cooperation with Bangladesh.
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Man charged after Kallang Bahru crash with taxi and drug, weapon offences
Mohamed Firdouz Mohamed Akram, 36, was charged June 19 for drugged driving, weapon possession, and dangerous driving causing injury in a crash on June 17 in Kallang Bahru.
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Singapore Ministry of Health to revoke Windsor Convalescent Home licence over serious care lapses
Singapore’s Ministry of Health will revoke Windsor Convalescent Home’s licence on October 30, 2026, after repeated serious safety and care failures.
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Italy's Meloni denies Trump claim she begged for photo at G7, sparking diplomatic row
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied Donald Trump's claim she begged him for a photo at the G7 summit, deepening tensions between the two leaders.
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Iran mandates insurance and transit requests for ships in Strait of Hormuz, waives fees for 60 days
Iran requires ships to submit transit requests and carry Iran-approved insurance while waiving fees for 60 days in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be Drained Again after Vandalism and Algae Problems
President Trump ordered the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained for repairs following vandalism and algae issues less than three weeks after a $14 million renovation.
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Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms files draft IPO in India, could raise $4 billion
Jio Platforms filed draft IPO documents on June 19 aiming to raise about $4 billion, potentially India’s largest offering.
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Malaysia clarifies rules on removable sunshades on vehicles, no enforcement if visibility clear
Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke said motorists using removable sunshades will not face action if driver visibility is not obstructed.
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Ukraine Expands Drone Technology Ties with Japan Amid Security Concerns
Ukrainian drone maker UFORCE seeks partnerships with Japan following Tokyo's relaxed arms export rules.
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Taiwan’s Aiwen mangoes enter French market as luxury fruit, selling out quickly
Taiwan exported 6 tons of Aiwen mangoes to France, passing EU inspections and selling rapidly at premium prices in Paris markets.
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Arsenal to open 2026-27 Premier League season hosting promoted Coventry City
Arsenal will host newly promoted Coventry City in the Premier League opener on August 21, 2026.
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Chinese investors plan $2 billion buyback of AI firm Manus from Meta
Original Chinese investors, including Sequoia China and Tencent, plan to repurchase AI startup Manus from Meta at about $2 billion.
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China imposes 55% tariff on Australian beef after quota reached on June 18
China began applying a 55% additional tariff on Australian beef starting June 20 after the annual 205,000-tonne quota was fully used.
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Kuala Lumpur High Court quashes subpoena for PM Anwar in RM30 million civil suit
The Kuala Lumpur High Court set aside a subpoena requiring Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to testify in a RM30 million civil lawsuit on June 19, 2026.