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Passenger ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus coast with multiple dead and missing
A catamaran ferry carrying 267 people capsized off Northern Cyprus, rescuing over 230 but leaving at least six dead and dozens missing.
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World Cup trophy’s gold value rises 157% since 2022 to $713,000
The FIFA World Cup trophy’s pure gold bullion value surged 157% since 2022 to about $713,000 in 2026.
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Three Latin American Women Vie to Succeed Guterres as UN Secretary-General
Three women from Latin America are competing to become the UN’s first female Secretary-General after Antonio Guterres steps down in 2026.
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Tropical Storm Cristina hits Central America with heavy rains and flooding risks
Tropical Storm Cristina brought heavy rain, flooding, and landslides to Central America, prompting evacuations and school closures.
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Trump signals warmer US-China ties during June 2026 China visit despite ongoing policy limits
US President Donald Trump expressed a warmer tone towards China on his June 2026 visit while US policy restrictions remain in place.
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Pope Leo Meets Puerto Rican Singer Bad Bunny Privately in Madrid
Pope Leo met Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny privately at Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium on June 8 during his Spain tour.
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Former Sri Lankan Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena Sentenced to 16 Years for Graft
Sarana Gunawardena was sentenced to 16 years in prison and fined for corruption involving vehicle and building rental overpayments nearly 20 years ago.
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Chinese Referee Ma Ning Becomes Viral Symbol at 2026 World Cup After China Misses Out
Chinese referee Ma Ning has gained widespread fan support as a symbolic Chinese figure at the 2026 World Cup after China failed to qualify.
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Chinese chip firms launch $577 million private equity fund for semiconductor R&D
Chinese tech firms led by ChangXin Memory Technologies have launched a $577 million fund to support long-term semiconductor research and development.
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Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5 AI with advanced security and usage limits
Anthropic released Claude Fable 5 AI on June 9, 2026, with enhanced security and restricted sensitive task handling.
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Hong Kong Producer Raymond Wong Sentenced to Five Months for Insider Trading
Hong Kong actor and producer Raymond Wong was sentenced to five months in jail for insider trading involving his sister’s share dealings in 2017.
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China performs first combined pig liver and kidney transplant into human patient
Chinese surgeons transplanted gene-edited pig liver and kidneys into a brain-dead man, marking a world first in multi-organ xenotransplantation.
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Rockstar confirms GTA 6 will launch without microtransactions or generative AI
Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto 6 will release November 19 without microtransactions or generative AI use in development.
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Roger Federer inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport
Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 29, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
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Taiwan simulates destroying invading Chinese force in coastal military drill
Taiwan’s military conducted a coastal exercise on June 9 simulating repelling an amphibious Chinese invasion with rockets and artillery.
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Leaked Video Reveals Valve Steam Frame VR Headset Setup and Interface
A leaked tutorial video shows Valve’s upcoming Steam Frame VR headset software and setup ahead of its summer 2026 launch.
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Bank of America warns US stock market bubble as 70% bear market signals trigger
Bank of America reports 70% of bear market signals for US stocks triggered, matching historic bubble peaks and warns of downside risk.
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Norway court orders release of Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son before verdict due to her health
A Norwegian court ruled June 8 to release Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, citing her health crisis, though prosecutors appealed immediately.
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Iran and Israel Agree to Ease Attacks After Recent Violence Threatens Talks
Iran and Israel agreed to reduce strikes after recent clashes raised tensions, with both sides warning of retaliation if attacked again.
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Chinese EV Makers Accelerate Mass Production Plans for Humanoid Robots Competing With Tesla
Chinese EV companies including BYD and Xpeng are expanding into humanoid robot commercialization, aiming for large-scale production and global sales.
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Blackstone plans to sell over $2 billion in private investment fund stakes
Blackstone Inc is seeking to sell more than $2 billion of stakes in private investment funds through a collateralised fund obligation.
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China's car sales fall 22% in May, Volkswagen pushes local EVs amid market slump
China's car sales fell about 22% year-on-year in May 2026, extending an eight-month decline amid weakening domestic demand and falling EV sales.
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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index adds AI firms MiniMax and Zhipu amid market decline
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index included AI companies MiniMax and Zhipu despite regional market losses on August 28, 2026.
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German Factory Orders Drop 3.8% in April, Worse Than Expected Amid Economic Risks
German factory orders fell 3.8% in April 2026, missing forecasts and signaling challenges for the economy.