China
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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Google AI VP Noam Shazeer leaves to join OpenAI amid IPO plans
Noam Shazeer, Google’s VP of engineering and Gemini AI co-lead, announced June 17 he is leaving to join OpenAI.
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Lululemon apologizes for Japanese drum use at Great Wall yoga festival in China
Lululemon apologized for using a Japanese taiko drum at a Great Wall yoga event in China after social media backlash.
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Ghana beats Panama 1-0 with stoppage-time goal in 2026 World Cup opener
Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 on June 18 with a 95th-minute winner by Caleb Yirenkyi in their 2026 World Cup Group L match in Toronto.
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US and Iran Agree on Peace Text as SpaceX IPO Spurs Stock Rally
US and Iran reached consensus on a peace deal and expect to sign soon, while SpaceX’s IPO ignited a major stock market rally June 12.
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SpaceX revealed $890M Tesla purchases including Cybertrucks and Megapacks in IPO filing
SpaceX and its affiliate xAI disclosed $890 million in Tesla purchases since 2023, including Cybertrucks and energy storage Megapacks.
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Former Nigerian Oil Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Cleared of UK Bribery Charges
Diezani Alison-Madueke was found not guilty of six bribery-related charges by a London jury after a five-month trial.
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US to Send Delegation to China to Prepare for Defence Secretary Hegseth's Visit
The US will dispatch a high-level delegation to Beijing within weeks to arrange a potential visit by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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EU Council President Antonio Costa opens limited diplomatic contacts with Kremlin amid Ukraine war
Antonio Costa’s office made brief diplomatic contacts with Moscow this week to open communication channels without substantive talks.
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Lebanese President Aoun affirms independent peace talks with Israel amid ongoing conflict
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon’s peace talks with Israel are independent and called for a ceasefire ahead of next week's fifth round of talks.
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China to Launch Yuan Bond Futures in Hong Kong and Expand Shanghai Yuan Trading Facilities
China will start trading yuan-denominated five-year treasury bond futures in Hong Kong on August 3 and expand yuan offshore trading in Shanghai to boost yuan internationalisation.
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China’s central bank signals shift to overnight policy rate from seven-day repo
The People’s Bank of China signaled a shift toward using the overnight policy rate, adjusting repo operations and narrowing the interest rate corridor.
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European Parliament approves law allowing offshore migrant detention centres
On June 17, 2026, the European Parliament approved a migration reform law permitting EU states to operate detention centres outside the bloc for illegal migrants.
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BHV Marais to end Shein partnership by Christmas after ownership change
Paris department store BHV Marais will end its Shein store partnership by Christmas 2026 following a sale to new executives and backlash over fast fashion.
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Sean Penn to direct January 6 Capitol riot film starring Bradley Cooper
Sean Penn will direct and write a film on the January 6 Capitol riot, with Bradley Cooper in talks for the lead role as a police officer.
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China signs 26 financial institutions to digital yuan cross-border payment platform
China’s digital yuan operation centre signed agreements with 26 financial institutions to join its cross-border payment platform on June 16, 2026.
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Luigi Mangione withdraws psychiatric defense ahead of September state trial in CEO murder case
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, withdrew his psychiatric defense for the state trial starting September 8, 2026.
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Intel launches risk production of 18A-P chip to attract Apple and major foundry clients
Intel began risk production of its 18A-P advanced chip node in June 2026 aiming to secure foundry contracts including Apple [s1,s6].
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Son of Former Sri Lankan President Arrested on Corruption Charges Linked to Navy Training
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested June 17 on corruption charges tied to misuse of state funds for naval training abroad.
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Pope Leo XIV praises US-Iran interim peace deal and urges dialogue on Ukraine conflict
Pope Leo XIV commended the US-Iran interim peace deal and called for dialogue to end the Ukraine war during a Vatican event today.
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China releases white paper urging more Global South representation and UN authority
On June 17, 2026, China issued a white paper calling for multilateral global governance reforms and stronger Global South roles at the UN.
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BMW Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast, Cites China Slowdown and Middle East Conflict
BMW lowered its 2026 operating margin and profit outlook due to weak demand in China and impacts from the Middle East conflict.
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Ukraine launches large drone attacks on Moscow and Crimea amid Russian fuel shortages
Ukraine conducted large-scale drone attacks on Moscow and Crimea in June 2026, damaging Russian refineries and worsening fuel shortages.
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US military covertly conducts ship-to-ship oil transfers near Strait of Hormuz using Iran-style tactics
Since May 2026, the US military has secretly overseen ship-to-ship oil transfers near the Strait of Hormuz to sustain Gulf exports amid tensions.
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Apple to launch AI camera AirPods, foldable iPhone, and 20th anniversary iPhones in 2027
Apple plans new AirPods with AI cameras, a second-gen foldable iPhone, and 20th anniversary iPhone models for late 2027.