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Alex Freeman scores first World Cup goal as US beats Australia 2-0 at 2026 World Cup
Alex Freeman, 21, scored his first World Cup goal, helping the US beat Australia 2-0 on June 20 to secure early knockout stage qualification.
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Begona Gomez, Spanish PM's wife, ordered to stand trial on corruption charges
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife, Begona Gomez, ordered to stand trial for corruption and barred from leaving the country.
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Norway bans generative AI use for elementary pupils starting August 2026
Norway will ban generative AI for pupils aged 6 to 13 and restrict use for older students from the new school year in August 2026.
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Japan hikes single-entry visa fees to 15,000 yen from July, first raise since 1978
Japan will raise single-entry visa fees fivefold starting July 1, citing inflation and currency shifts.
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Legendary TV Director James Burrows Dies at 85
James Burrows, co-creator of Cheers and key director of major sitcoms, died peacefully on June 19, 2026, aged 85.
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Starbucks cuts 180 jobs in London and Hong Kong as part of global restructuring
Starbucks laid off about 180 corporate employees in London and Hong Kong amid efforts to reduce costs and simplify management.
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Neymar remains injured as Brazil wins 3-0 over Haiti at 2024 World Cup
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second World Cup group game without injured Neymar on June 19.
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Nearly 25% of Chinese Listed Firms Report FX Losses Amid Yuan Appreciation in Q1 2026
About a quarter of 5,500 Chinese onshore listed firms cited foreign-exchange losses as a major factor reducing profits in Q1 2026 amid yuan gains.
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Anne Hathaway announces pregnancy with third child at age 43
Anne Hathaway announced she is pregnant with her third child with husband Adam Shulman on June 19, 2026.
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Poland Revokes Top Honour from Ukrainian President Over WWII UPA Naming Dispute
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle in June 2026 over UPA-related tensions.
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition spotted for about $310
AMD has released a 10th Anniversary Edition of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU celebrating 10 years of the AM4 socket, listed at about $310 in India and 2100 RMB in China.
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Citadel Securities boosts Asia staffing with nearly half of 60 hires in Hong Kong
Citadel Securities hired more than 60 people across six Asian markets in 2026, nearly half in Hong Kong, its largest regional office.
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Japan’s core machinery orders drop 9.4% in March after two quarters of growth
Japan’s seasonally adjusted core machinery orders fell 9.4% in March to ¥1.01 trillion, following increases earlier in the year.
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PetroChina targets 30 bcm coal rock gas production by 2035 to boost energy independence
PetroChina plans to produce 30 billion cubic metres of coal rock gas by 2035, surpassing last year's shale gas output record.
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Lifestyle International races to refinance HK$6.75 billion loan secured by Sogo store
Lifestyle International Holdings Ltd seeks to refinance HK$6.75 billion loan, with HK$2 billion still unsecured, amid extended bank talks.
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Two men jailed for arson targeting properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Roman Lavrynovych was sentenced to seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc to two for arson attacks on properties and a car linked to Keir Starmer in May 2025.
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7.8-magnitude quake reshapes Mindanao coastline with 2-meter seabed uplift
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake on June 8 in southern Mindanao caused at least 76 deaths and permanently raised the coastal seabed by about 2 meters.
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Paris police ban Iranian opposition rally, arrest 20 during illegal protest
Paris police banned an Iranian opposition rally on June 20 and arrested 20 demonstrators after dispersing the crowd
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China Increases Export Controls on Indium Amid Rising AI Chip Demand
China has tightened export scrutiny on indium, requiring more approvals and end-user disclosures in 2026 amid AI sector growth.
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Xbox launches 'exclusive' label for Series X/S console-exclusive games
Xbox introduced a new 'EXCLUSIVE' label on Series X/S consoles to mark titles exclusive to its platform, starting June 2026.
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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi sentenced to 74 lashes over hijab-free livestream concert
Parastoo Ahmadi and eight team members were sentenced to 74 lashes and two-year bans following a hijab-free livestream concert in Iran.
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Olivia Rodrigo says some fans wear diapers to hold front-row concert spots
Olivia Rodrigo revealed that some fans wear adult diapers at her concerts to secure front-row positions and relieve themselves during the show.
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Ukraine Expands Drone Technology Ties with Japan Amid Security Concerns
Ukrainian drone maker UFORCE seeks partnerships with Japan following Tokyo's relaxed arms export rules.
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Taiwan’s Aiwen mangoes enter French market as luxury fruit, selling out quickly
Taiwan exported 6 tons of Aiwen mangoes to France, passing EU inspections and selling rapidly at premium prices in Paris markets.