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Sweden qualify for World Cup knockout stage with 1-1 draw against Japan
Sweden secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after drawing 1-1 with Japan in their final Group F match in Arlington, Texas.
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Park Ji-sung criticizes South Korea's World Cup performance, warns of 2014 mistakes repeating
Former star Park Ji-sung sharply criticized South Korea’s 2026 World Cup team and KFA management after losses raised fears of a group stage exit.
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Ukraine launches largest drone strike on Russia and Crimea, targeting oil refineries
Ukraine launched a massive overnight drone attack, sending over 660 drones at 12 Russian regions and Crimea, hitting oil refineries and civilian sites.
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Volkswagen plans up to 100,000 job cuts and closure of four German plants
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume announced plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally and close four German factories over the next few years.
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OpenAI delays GPT-5.6 public release at US government request, launches limited preview
OpenAI is delaying the public release of its GPT-5.6 model and launching a limited preview for vetted partners under US government direction.
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Serena Williams to return to singles at Wimbledon 2026 facing Maya Joint in first round
Serena Williams, 44, is making a singles comeback at Wimbledon 2026 with a first-round match against Maya Joint.
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Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to 7 years for bribery
Kim Keon Hee received a seven-year prison sentence for accepting luxury bribes in exchange for political favors.
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North Korea tests upgraded rocket launcher, ballistic missiles, and howitzers near South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw upgraded weapons tests on June 25 including a 240mm multiple rocket launcher and tactical ballistic missiles aimed at South Korea.
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Ecuador beats Germany 2-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage; Ivory Coast also advances
Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 on June 25 to qualify for the 2026 World Cup knockout round alongside Ivory Coast.
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Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae calls Schweinsteiger’s remarks on African football potentially racist
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae criticized Bastian Schweinsteiger’s comments on the team's playing style as 'a bit wild' and potentially racist.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Not Move Into Buckingham Palace After Renovations
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will remain at Clarence House after Buckingham Palace renovation ends in 2027 to increase public access.
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Dozens of Turkish journalists denied accreditation for NATO summit in Ankara
Turkish authorities denied accreditation to dozens of independent journalists for the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, 2026.
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Strait of Hormuz ship transits near 60% of pre-conflict volume with record daily total
A record 78 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on June 24, lifting June transit volume to 57% of pre-conflict levels amid partial recovery [s1,s2,s7].
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UK, France, Germany, US voice concern over Chinese maritime activities off eastern Taiwan
On June 24, Western countries condemned Chinese maritime patrols east of Taiwan as threats to regional stability and navigation rights.
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Trump Announces Plan to Use Frozen Iranian Assets to Buy US Farm Goods, Denied by Iran
US President Trump said Iran will use frozen assets to purchase American crops, but Iranian parliament speaker denied the claim.
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Petronas secures fuel supplies for petrol stations until August 2026
Petronas confirmed stable fuel supplies for its petrol stations nationwide until August 2026, extending previous guarantees through June.
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French Navy Boards Russian-Linked Oil Tanker Deliver Near Sicily
On June 23, 2026, the French navy boarded the oil tanker Deliver near Sicily, targeting Russia’s shadow fleet evading Western sanctions.
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AI agents, coding automation, and container tech lead GitHub trending list
New tools for AI-driven video production, design specs, and security skills top daily GitHub stars today.
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Turkey beats US 3-2 with last-minute goal in World Cup Group D match in Los Angeles
Turkey defeated a second-string US team 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner at SoFi Stadium on June 25, 2026.
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OpenAI Considers Delaying IPO to 2027, SoftBank Shares Drop Sharply
OpenAI may postpone its IPO from fall 2026 to 2027 amid tech market volatility, causing SoftBank shares to fall 11-13% on June 26, 2026.
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Lewis Hamilton aims to build on first Ferrari win at 2026 Austrian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton seeks to close gap on championship leader Kimi Antonelli after his breakthrough Ferrari win in Spain.
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New York City Rent Guidelines Board freezes rents for one million regulated apartments
On June 25, 2026, New York City Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to freeze rent increases for about one million rent-stabilized apartments for up to two years.
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UN pauses Strait of Hormuz ship evacuation after attack near Oman coast
The UN's International Maritime Organization halted a Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after a Singapore-flagged ship was attacked near Oman.
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Valve revises Steam Machine’s 4K 60 FPS gaming claim after poor performance tests
Valve removed its original 4K 60 FPS claim from the Steam Machine page after tests showed many games run below 60 FPS at 4K resolution.