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FIFA to institute hydration breaks, expanded VAR, and countdown timers at 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced new rules including mandatory hydration breaks, expanded VAR reviews, and countdown timers for time-wasting at the 2026 World Cup.
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Chinese regulators probe AI-driven stock rallies amid market overheating concerns
Chinese regulators are scrutinizing AI-fueled stock rallies and questioning companies and funds on business links and valuations.
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China urges Asia-Pacific trade cooperation amid rising protectionism at Suzhou APEC meeting
China called on 21 Asia-Pacific economies to deepen trade cooperation to counter rising protectionism during the May 22 APEC meeting in Suzhou.
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North Korea aired unauthorized 2026 World Cup highlights, then halted broadcasts
North Korea's state broadcaster KCTV aired unauthorized 2026 World Cup highlights from June 15 to 18 before stopping after exposure.
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US sanctions China's Hengli Group for Iranian oil purchases, Singapore unit shuts down
The US sanctioned Hengli Group and 40 shipping firms in April over Iranian oil, leading to Hengli’s Singapore trading unit closure in June.
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Investors shift from TSMC to MediaTek and Samsung amid strong AI sector gains
Investors are diversifying from TSMC to other AI-related tech firms as MediaTek and Samsung shares soar in 2026.
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US Intelligence Warns Netanyahu May Undermine US-Iran Lebanon Ceasefire with Military Actions
US intelligence warned Netanyahu may violate a US-Iran ceasefire by continuing Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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FIFA President Infantino criticized for 10 private jet flights in 7 days at 2026 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino made 10 private jet trips in 7 days during the 2026 World Cup, drawing criticism over environmental impact.
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David Hockney’s private funeral held with planned memorials in London, Yorkshire, Paris, and LA
David Hockney died in June 2026; his private funeral included only two mourners, with international memorials planned next year.
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Thousands protest in Novi Sad demanding early elections over 2024 railway collapse
Thousands rallied in Novi Sad on June 20, 2026, to mark the 2024 railway station collapse and call for snap elections.
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Cape Verde holds Spain to 0-0 draw in World Cup debut match in Atlanta
Cape Verde secured a 0-0 draw against Spain in their first-ever World Cup match on June 15 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Portugal and DR Congo draw 1-1 in 2026 World Cup opener with Ronaldo goalless
Portugal and Democratic Republic of Congo played to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K opener in Houston on June 18, 2026.
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Australia extends fuel excise relief by one month to ease rising prices amid Middle East conflict
Australia will extend fuel excise relief until the end of July, keeping petrol and diesel 16 cents per litre cheaper amid global supply disruptions.
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Keir Starmer faces mounting calls to quit after Andy Burnham wins Makerfield seat
More than 100 Labour MPs demand UK PM Keir Starmer resign or set departure plan after Burnham's June 19 by-election win.
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Brazil's emergency alert system hacked, false 'misanthropy' alerts sent to millions
Brazil's emergency alert system was hacked overnight, sending false extreme alerts with the word 'misanthropy' to millions of phones in multiple states.
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US Lawmaker Warns of Chinese Influence in $10B Argentina Parana River Dredging Contract
US House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio of Chinese influence attempts in Argentina’s $10 billion Parana River dredging contract bid.
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Sony files trademark for Break In, likely rebrand of Fairgame live-service shooter
Sony Interactive Entertainment filed a trademark for Break In, a game speculated to be Fairgame under a new name.
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JFrog report shows record software supply chain attacks and rising AI risks in 2025
JFrog released a report detailing record software supply chain attacks and AI governance failures in 2025, warning of new, expanding risks.
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China condemns US indictment of Raul Castro and sanctions against Cuba
China denounced the US indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro and sanctions targeting Cuba's government.
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TaiZhiCloud launches AFS Suite AI platform and lists on Taiwan OTC market
TaiZhiCloud, ASUS’s cloud unit, launched its AI sovereign platform AFS Suite on May 21 and listed on Taiwan’s OTC market May 29.
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Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash near La Baule at 69
Claude Guillemot, Ubisoft co-founder and Guillemot Corp. chairman, died in a June 19 plane crash in France.
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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.