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Andy Burnham signals bid for UK Labour leadership if he wins Makerfield seat
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said June 4 he would run for Labour leader against Keir Starmer if elected MP for Makerfield on June 18.
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Romanian President Nicusor Dan names Eugen Tomac as prime minister amid crisis
President Nicusor Dan nominated adviser and MEP Eugen Tomac as Romania’s prime minister on June 4 after a political crisis led to government collapse.
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China launches two-month crackdown on harmful content in micro-drama industry
China’s National Radio and Television Administration began a nationwide campaign on June 1 targeting harmful content in micro dramas.
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Hong Kong banks restrict account openings for mainland clients amid Beijing crackdown
Some Hong Kong banks have suspended account openings for mainland Chinese clients to curb illegal cross-border trading, triggering share declines in major financial firms.
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Shohei Ohtani pitches 6 scoreless innings, leads Dodgers to 7-0 win over Diamondbacks
Shohei Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings and drove in two runs, guiding the Dodgers to a 7-0 victory over Arizona.
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Bank of Japan seen likely to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in June 2026
The Bank of Japan is expected to hike its policy rate from 0.75% to 1.0% at its June 15-16 meeting, the first increase since December 2025.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accuses Iran of using Lebanon as bargaining chip with US
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of exploiting Lebanon in its talks with the United States and urged Tehran to stop interfering in June 5 remarks.
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Private banks delay China events and restrict travel amid stricter cross-border investment rules
Private banks postpone China events and limit staff travel as Beijing and Hong Kong regulators intensify cross-border investment scrutiny.
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Nvidia certifies Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron to supply HBM4 memory for Vera Rubin AI platform
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron as certified HBM4 suppliers for Vera Rubin AI chips during a Seoul visit today.
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China overtakes Japan as largest passenger car supplier to Australia in April 2026
China surpassed Japan to become Australia’s top passenger car supplier in April 2026 with nearly 36,000 cars imported.
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Trump administration explores government equity stakes in AI firms including OpenAI
The Trump administration is discussing acquiring equity stakes in AI companies like OpenAI to share economic benefits with the public.
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China and South Korea agree to increase weekly flights for first time since 2019
China and South Korea agreed to raise weekly passenger flights from 608 to 664 and freight flights from 54 to 68 during talks in Seoul on May 27-28, 2026.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang names robotics South Korea's next major sector during Seoul visit
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said June 5 that robotics will be South Korea's next big industry, citing its strong manufacturing and AI base.
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Black bear attacks injure four in Fukushima City; bear escapes after trapping
A black bear attacked four people in Fukushima City on June 2, injuring them before escaping after being trapped in a building.
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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's South Korea visit sparks surge in LG and Samsung stocks
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to South Korea this week boosted Korean tech stocks, with LG Electronics and Samsung shares hitting record highs.
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Anthropic urges global pause on advanced AI development over safety concerns
Anthropic called on June 4, 2026, for a worldwide halt to developing the most powerful AI systems amid fears they may become uncontrollable.
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Xi Jinping visits North Korea for first time since 2019 to reaffirm ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea June 8-9 at Kim Jong Un's invitation, marking the 65th anniversary of their defense treaty.
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Epic Games Store offers free Rogue Waters and Songs of Conquest from June 4 to 11, 2026
Epic Games Store is giving away Rogue Waters and Songs of Conquest free from June 4 through June 11, 2026.
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Chinese mainland investors sell HK$3.6 billion of Hong Kong stocks in May amid AI shift
Mainland Chinese investors became net sellers of Hong Kong stocks in May 2026 for the first time in nearly three years, selling HK$3.6 billion amid a shift to mainland AI shares.
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Apple App Store Surpasses $1.4 Trillion in Developer Billings and Sales in 2025
Apple's App Store ecosystem reached over $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales worldwide in 2025, with more than 90% commission-free transactions.
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Canada launches national AI strategy to boost jobs, sovereignty, and domestic tech
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a national AI strategy named 'AI for All' to reduce foreign dependence and create up to 90,000 jobs.
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Satellite photos show Kim Il Sung Square construction fueling China-North Korea visit rumors
Satellite images on May 30 show construction in Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Square amid speculation Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea soon.
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China and Taiwan Airlines Cut Fuel Surcharges in Early June 2026
China domestic airlines lowered fuel surcharges starting June 5; Taiwan cut international surcharges from June 7, 2026.
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Blackstone-backed Liftoff Mobile raises $437 million in US IPO priced at $23 per share
Liftoff Mobile raised $437 million in its US IPO by selling 19 million shares at $23 each, debuting on Nasdaq at $25.10 a share today.