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Meta scales back AI tracking plan on employee devices after backlash
Meta reduced data collection in its employee AI training program after resistance from staff and a petition with over 1,500 signatures.
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Stephen Curry Signs 10-Year Endorsement Deal With Chinese Brand Li-Ning
Stephen Curry ended his Under Armour partnership and signed a 10-year deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning in June 2026.
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OECD lowers 2026 global growth forecast to 2.8% amid Middle East war and steel sector strains
OECD cut the global growth outlook for 2026 to 2.8%, citing Middle East conflict impacts and warned on risks to steel industry viability.
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek aims to raise about 50 billion yuan in funding round
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek plans to raise about 50 billion yuan in its first funding round, valuing it at up to 400 billion yuan.
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At Least Seven Chinese Military-Linked Universities Seek Nvidia H200 AI Chips Amid Export Controls
Seven Chinese universities connected to the military have tried to acquire Nvidia's H200 AI chips despite US export restrictions.
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UN Secretary-General proposes three options to continue peacekeeping in Lebanon after UNIFIL ends
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres presented three options for a UN peacekeeping presence in Lebanon after the current UNIFIL mandate expires in December 2026.
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Czech Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil Leads Delegation on Second Taiwan Visit, Draws Strong China Condemnation
Czech Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil arrived in Taiwan June 1 with a 40-member delegation for a four-day visit, prompting sharp criticism from China.
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Sweden plans to lower criminal responsibility age to 13 amid gang violence surge
Sweden will lower criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 to address rising youth involvement in gang crime.
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Two Taiwanese Air Force pilots killed in T-34 training plane crash at Gangshan Air Base
Two experienced Taiwanese Air Force pilots died when their T-34 training aircraft crashed on June 2 during a simulated engine failure exercise.
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US Officials Confirm Mojtaba Khamenei Alive Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict and Talks
US officials confirmed Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and engaging in talks while missile exchanges with Israel continue.
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Nintendo Music launches web version and adds Apple CarPlay, Android Auto support
Nintendo Music launched a web browser version and updated its mobile app with car platform support on June 2, 2026.
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China enforces rules requiring physical shops for food delivery services to curb ghost kitchens
China began enforcing regulations June 1 requiring food delivery merchants to have physical storefronts and disclose dine-in availability to combat ghost kitchens.
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AMD launches Radeon RX 9070 GRE globally at $549 targeting 1440p gaming
AMD released the Radeon RX 9070 GRE worldwide in May 2026, priced at $549 for 1440p gamers.
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Nio delivers 37,705 vehicles in May 2026, up 62.3% year on year
Nio delivered 37,705 vehicles in May 2026, marking a 62.3% increase from last year and launched two new SUVs during the month.
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Intel to launch Crescent Island AI chip by end of 2026 with cheaper memory and air cooling
Intel announced the Crescent Island AI chip for inference workloads, featuring LPDDR5 memory and air cooling, scheduled for shipment by end of 2026.
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OpenAI expands Codex with new enterprise plugins, Sites feature, and Windows support
OpenAI launched new Codex plugins, an interactive Sites feature, and Windows Computer Use support to boost enterprise adoption.
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Sony hosts June 2026 PlayStation State of Play with Marvel's Wolverine gameplay reveal
Sony held its June 2 PlayStation State of Play livestream featuring new games including Marvel's Wolverine, reaching over 3 million viewers.
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Japan Plans to Cut Food Consumption Tax to 1% Starting April 2027
Japan aims to reduce the food consumption tax from 8% to 1% for two years starting April 2027, with a final decision expected this month.
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China Coast Guard patrols east of Taiwan amid Japan-Philippines maritime talks
On June 1, 2026, China Coast Guard carried out law enforcement patrols east of Taiwan, protesting Japan-Philippines maritime boundary negotiations.
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South Korean singer Psy referred to prosecutors over alleged proxy pickup of psychotropic drugs
South Korean singer Psy and five others were referred to prosecutors over claims of proxy pickup of psychotropic medications from 2022 to 2025.
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EU agrees on new migrant deportation rules using third-country return hubs
On June 1, EU lawmakers and governments agreed to let member states deport migrants to third-country return hubs outside the bloc.
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South Korea overtakes India as world's sixth-largest stock market on AI chip surge
South Korea's stock market cap hit about US$5 trillion in 2026, surpassing India’s US$4.8 trillion driven by AI chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix.
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China issues new regulations tightening overseas investment controls to curb tech outflow
China's State Council announced new overseas investment rules effective July 1 to restrict export of sensitive technology and data abroad.
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US Military Coordinated About 70 Merchant Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Without Escort
The US military quietly guided roughly 70 merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz in May, offering communications and routing advice but no direct escort.