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Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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Xbox-owned Compulsion Games faces staff departures ahead of expected July layoffs
At least a dozen Compulsion Games employees have announced departures amid looming layoffs expected in early July 2026.
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South Korea loses 0-1 to South Africa in 2026 World Cup group stage, faces third-place qualification
South Korea fell 0-1 to South Africa on June 24 in a decisive World Cup Group A match, missing direct round of 32 qualification.
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IBM unveils world's first 0.7 nanometer chip with nanostack architecture
IBM announced the first sub-1 nanometer chip using a new 3D transistor design, promising major performance and efficiency gains.
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AI Demand Drives Memory Chip Shortage and Consumer Electronics Price Surge
Rising AI data center memory needs have sparked chip shortages and price hikes in consumer electronics worldwide.
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China’s top state banks cited for tax evasion and improper loans in audit report
National Audit Office found Bank of China evaded billions in taxes and Agricultural Bank issued improper farmland loans.
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UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves Backs Andy Burnham as Next Prime Minister
Finance Minister Rachel Reeves publicly supports Andy Burnham for UK Prime Minister as Labour leadership contest looms.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 digital pre-orders open with launch set for November 19, disc edition expected in December
Rockstar Games opened pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 with a digital launch on November 19, 2026, and a physical disc edition planned for December.
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South Korea to expand semiconductor clusters as AI chip demand surges
South Korea plans new semiconductor clusters and accelerated builds by Samsung and SK Hynix amid strong AI chip demand.
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OpenAI and Broadcom Complete Design of Jalapeño AI Chip to Cut Inference Costs by Half
OpenAI and Broadcom announced completion of their custom AI inference chip Jalapeño, aiming to halve AI inference costs starting in 2026.
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Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Illegally Extracting AI Model Claude’s Capabilities
Anthropic accused Alibaba of a large-scale ‘distillation attack’ extracting Claude AI’s advanced functions from April to June 2026.
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ECB Officials Signal Possible Further Rate Hikes Amid Persistent Inflation
European Central Bank officials say further interest rate hikes may be needed to control inflation above target through 2027.
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Anthropic accuses Alibaba of illicitly accessing its Claude AI model via fraudulent accounts
Anthropic accused Alibaba of using nearly 25,000 fraudulent accounts to access its Claude AI model in a large-scale attack from April to June 2026.
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Austin Reaves signs record 4-year, $185 million max extension with Lakers
Austin Reaves agreed to a 4-year, $185 million max contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, setting a record for undrafted NBA players.
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Micron Reports $41.46B Q3 Revenue on AI Demand, Shares Jump Over 15%
Micron Technology reported record fiscal Q3 2026 revenue and net income driven by AI demand, sending shares up more than 15% after hours.
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Japan unveils 370 trillion yen 14-year plan focusing on AI and semiconductors
Japan announced a 14-year investment plan of 370 trillion yen targeting AI, semiconductors, and other tech sectors starting from 2026.
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Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes off Iwate coast in northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit off Iwate prefecture on June 25, causing injuries, building damage, and train suspensions but no tsunami warning was issued.
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Nintendo launches praised Star Fox 64 remake for Switch 2 on June 25, 2026
Nintendo released a full remake of Star Fox 64 exclusively for Switch 2 on June 25, 2026, receiving strong critical acclaim.
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China defends ethnic unity law with extraterritorial crackdown on separatism
China's Vice Justice Minister Hu Weilie defended a new ethnic unity law that allows action against overseas separatism ahead of its July enforcement.
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China detains two Japanese nationals over rare earth smuggling in Dalian
China detained two Japanese nationals in May in Dalian on suspicion of smuggling banned rare earth-related goods, Japan confirms.
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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi Heckled at Okinawa WWII Memorial Over Pacifist Stance
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced heckling from protesters at an Okinawa World War II memorial event on June 23.
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China sharply restricts key mineral exports to Japan after Taiwan remarks
China has cut exports of critical minerals like tungsten and rare earth magnets to Japan since late 2025 amid tensions over Taiwan comments by Japan’s prime minister.
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China detains two Japanese nationals in Dalian over rare earth smuggling allegations
Chinese authorities detained two Japanese citizens in May 2026 for allegedly smuggling export-controlled rare earth products.
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Agility Robotics to Go Public via SPAC Merger Valued Around $2.5 Billion
Agility Robotics announced a SPAC merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI to list on Nasdaq under ticker AGLT, valuing the company near $2.5 billion.
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Stray Kids announces 2026–2027 Run It world tour with Asia stops including Singapore and Taipei
K-pop group Stray Kids will start their Run It world tour in Seoul on July 25, 2026, with concerts across Asia through 2027.