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Nintendo launches Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' bundle ahead of September price hike
Nintendo released a $499.99 Switch 2 bundle with a choice of one exclusive game in June before the console’s September price rise.
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Valkey 9.1 released with performance gains and enhanced security features
Valkey announced version 9.1 with faster performance, lower memory use, and new security controls at Open Source Summit North America.
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Former NFL Star Aldon Smith Dies at Age 36, 49ers Confirm
Aldon Smith, former NFL linebacker and 2011 first-round draft pick, died June 13 at age 36, the San Francisco 49ers announced.
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US sanctions Iran-based Amin Exchange, 19 vessels in petroleum shipping crackdown
The US Treasury sanctioned Iran’s Amin Exchange and blocked 19 vessels linked to Iranian petroleum exports on May 19.
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Knife attack injures three, including two Japanese nationals, at Shanghai restaurant
A 59-year-old man attacked three people with a knife at a Japanese restaurant in Shanghai on May 19, injuring two Japanese men and one Chinese woman.
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Germany defeats Curacao 7-1 in Group E opener with Neuer starting in goal
Germany beat Curacao 7-1 in their 2026 World Cup Group E opener on June 14 with Manuel Neuer starting in goal.
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Trump nominates James McDonald as US Attorney for Southern District of New York
President Donald Trump announced he will nominate James M. McDonald to be US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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North Belfast stabbing wounds man, sparks violent anti-immigrant riots
A stabbing in North Belfast on June 8 seriously injured a man and triggered violent anti-immigrant protests.
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Microsoft announces May-June 2026 Xbox Game Pass game lineup
Microsoft revealed new games arriving on Xbox Game Pass from May 20 through June 2, 2026.
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Hong Kong to ban smoking at all construction sites after deadly Tai Po fire
Hong Kong introduced legislative amendments in May 2026 to ban smoking on all construction sites following a fatal fire in Tai Po that killed 168 people.
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Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea head coach starting July 1, 2026
Chelsea announced Xabi Alonso will become head coach on July 1, 2026, following a turbulent season with multiple managers.
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G7 finance ministers call for cooperation amid Middle East conflict and economic risks
G7 finance ministers met in Paris on May 19 and pledged multilateral cooperation to tackle global economic risks from the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Amazon ends support for Kindle e-readers from 2012 and earlier starting May 20, 2026
Amazon stopped support for Kindle e-readers produced in 2012 and earlier on May 20, disabling new downloads and updates on those devices.
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CI Games Ends Epic Games Store Exclusivity for Lords of the Fallen 2, Opens Steam Release
CI Games terminated Epic Games Store exclusivity for Lords of the Fallen 2 on April 14, 2026, allowing a Steam launch later this year.
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Philippine Senate probes shooting during ICC fugitive Senator Dela Rosa’s refuge
Philippine Senate investigates shots fired during May 13 standoff as Senator Ronald Dela Rosa fled arrest attempts inside legislature grounds.
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Singapore outlines multi-pronged energy strategy to boost security and sustainability
Singapore will diversify energy sources and develop low-carbon options to enhance energy security amid limited renewables, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said today.
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Scotland and Haiti fans celebrate World Cup return in Boston ahead of opening match
Scotland and Haiti supporters gathered in Boston on June 13 to mark their teams’ World Cup return after decades away.
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Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz addresses election timing, DAP relations, and Transport Ministry invites
Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi defended early election plans and denied cooperating with DAP while discussing Transport Ministry invitations.
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Polytechnic Students Launch AI Chatbot to Centralise Special Education Support in Singapore
A team of 11 polytechnic students developed Elfie, an AI chatbot that simplifies access to special educational needs resources in Singapore.
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Power Outage at Six Flags Over Texas Strands Riders on Titan Coaster
A power outage at Six Flags Over Texas on May 16 stranded riders 245 feet high on the Titan roller coaster before a safe evacuation.
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Singha Beer family executive dismissed over sexual abuse allegations
Boonrawd Brewery dismissed Sunit, Singha family executive, after abuse claims by his brother Siranudh surfaced in May.
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Arc Raiders begins limited rollout of Denuvo Anti-Cheat on May 19 to tackle cheating
Embark started deploying Denuvo Anti-Cheat on May 19 to a limited Arc Raiders player pool to fight cheating while avoiding DRM and maintaining performance.
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French artist JR wraps Paris’s Pont Neuf bridge in giant inflatable cave called La Caverne
French artist JR transformed Paris’s Pont Neuf bridge with a 120-meter inflatable cave installation opened June 6.
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Insta360 launches Mic Pro wireless microphone with three-mic array and E Ink display
Insta360 unveiled the Mic Pro wireless microphone system featuring a three-mic array and customizable E Ink screens in June 2026.