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US DOJ Investigates Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s Wall Street Financial Ties
The US Department of Justice is probing Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s financial dealings involving JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup.
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More than 100 million Chinese consumers face rising bad debt burden, weighing on economic recovery
Over 100 million Chinese consumers struggle with bad debt exceeding 2 trillion yuan, dragging down retail sales and loan growth.
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Actress Daveigh Chase dies at 35 from bacterial meningitis complications
Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo and acting in The Ring, died at 35 in Los Angeles from bacterial meningitis and sepsis complications.
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Goldman Sachs' Kaplan: Fed may raise interest rates as soon as September if inflation stays high
Rob Kaplan said the Federal Reserve could hike rates starting September if inflation does not ease soon.
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England beats Croatia 4-2 in World Cup Group L opener with strong second half
England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup Group L match in Dallas on June 17, 2026.
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Chinese automakers target wealthy consumers in right-hand-drive markets at Hong Kong auto show
Chinese automakers showcased new luxury EVs and strategies for right-hand-drive markets at the Hong Kong auto show on June 18, 2026.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange missile and drone strikes including Kyiv and Moscow attacks
Russia launched missile strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine hit Moscow's oil refinery with drone attacks on June 18.
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Taiwan dismisses China’s World Cup broadcast offer as irrelevant
Taiwan rejected China’s offer to watch World Cup matches via mainland platforms, saying games are easily accessible locally and Beijing’s claim is unwelcome.
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CME Group to sue CFTC over approval of perpetual futures contracts
CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy announced a lawsuit against the CFTC over its approval of bitcoin perpetual futures contracts.
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Liverpool sign Spain’s Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering €40 million release clause
Liverpool triggered Victor Munoz’s €40 million release clause to sign the 22-year-old Spain forward from Osasuna.
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Elon Musk explores merger of SpaceX and Tesla into a $4 trillion conglomerate
Elon Musk is considering merging SpaceX and Tesla after SpaceX’s $85 billion IPO and growing business ties between the companies.
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Russia and Malaysia plan closer ties ahead of 60th diplomatic anniversary in 2027
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on June 18 to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation before 2027 milestone.
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Swedish workers take more short-term leave during international football championships
Swedish employees have 57% higher odds of short-term absence during football championship weeks this summer, Statistics Sweden reports.
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New York Knicks accept White House visit after first NBA title since 1973
The New York Knicks accepted a White House invitation from President Trump after winning the 2026 NBA championship.
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US and Iran sign 14-point deal to end conflict and reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum on June 17 to end a 110-day conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days.
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South Africa draws 1-1 with Czech Republic in World Cup Group A match
South Africa and the Czech Republic played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group A match on June 18, 2026.
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Apple to Launch Second-Generation iPhone Air in Spring 2027 with Dual Cameras
Apple will release the second-generation iPhone Air in spring 2027, adding a second rear ultra-wide camera and improved battery life.
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South Africa and Czech Republic draw 1-1 in 2026 World Cup Group A match
South Africa and the Czech Republic played to a 1-1 draw in their Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.
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United States defeats Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup 2026 knockout stage
The United States beat Australia 2-0 on June 19 in Seattle to secure a spot in the World Cup 2026 knockout rounds with one group match left.
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Fans Boo Mandatory Hydration Breaks at England-Croatia and Other World Cup Matches
Fans at multiple 2026 World Cup games booed during newly introduced three-minute hydration breaks meant to counter heat and humidity.
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Germany's Antonio Ruediger accepts 'bogeyman' label amid career controversies
Germany defender Antonio Ruediger embraces his villain image while signing a one-year Real Madrid contract extension.
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Dispatch game adds visual censorship options on Switch, lifts some restrictions worldwide
AdHoc Studio released a patch expanding censorship options on Nintendo Switch, PC, and PS5 today, easing restrictions for players outside Japan.
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Earliest known plague outbreak struck Siberian hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago
Genetic analysis found plague bacteria in 18 hunter-gatherer skeletons from Siberia dating back 5,500 years.
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Over 1,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since October 2025 ceasefire
Since the US-brokered October 2025 ceasefire, Israeli fire has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing clashes.