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Ecuador beats Germany 2-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage
Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 on June 25 to advance to the World Cup last 32 as a top third-placed team.
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IBM unveils world's first 0.7 nanometer chip with 3D transistor design
IBM revealed a 0.7nm chip featuring vertical transistors and up to 50% better performance yesterday.
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European Heatwave in May-June 2026 Drives Surge in Asian Air Conditioner Sales
A Europe heatwave in May and June 2026 led to record demand for air conditioners from Asian makers Samsung, Midea, and Mitsubishi Electric.
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Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F at 2026 World Cup
The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 on June 25 in Kansas City to secure first place in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Singapore hikes Malaysian taxi fee from S$2/month to S$15 per trip starting 2027
Singapore will charge Malaysian taxis S$15 per trip from January 1, 2027, up from S$2 monthly, narrowing cost differences between taxis from both countries.
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Diego Maradona's 1986 blue shirt sells for $9.28 million amid Tepito origin debate
Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup quarter-final shirt sold for $9.28 million, with its Tepito market origin debated in Mexico City.
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Singaporean woman jailed 4 months for assaulting domestic helper causing injuries
Hazel Phang Fong Yen was sentenced to four months in jail for assaulting her Myanmar domestic helper, causing multiple injuries.
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Switzerland tops Group B at 2026 World Cup with 2-1 win over Canada
Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 on June 24 in Vancouver to finish first in Group B at the 2026 World Cup.
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South Korea launches app for stalking victims to track suspects via ankle monitors
South Korea launched a mobile app on June 24, 2026, letting stalking victims track suspects wearing electronic ankle monitors in real time.
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Top seed Jasmine Paolini upset in first round at Eastbourne Championships
Jasmine Paolini, top seed and 2024 Wimbledon runner-up, lost to Tatjana Maria in Eastbourne's opening round.
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Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags will not be placed on ground at 2026 World Cup matches
FIFA will hold Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags above ground during pre-match ceremonies at the 2026 World Cup to respect sacred Islamic text.
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Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to top Group A at World Cup
Mexico defeated Czech Republic 3-0 on June 24 to secure first place in Group A and eliminate the Czech team from the tournament.
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Neymar Returns as Brazil Tops Group C with 3-0 Win Over Scotland at 2026 World Cup
Neymar made his first World Cup appearance since 2023 as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to top Group C on June 24, 2026.
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Train collision near London injured over 100; driver passed red signal before crash
A London-bound train passed a red signal and hit a stationary train on June 19, killing one driver and injuring over 100.
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Colombia qualifies for World Cup round of 32 with win over DR Congo
Colombia secured a 1-0 victory over DR Congo on June 23 to reach the World Cup round of 32 with a match to spare.
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FIFA defends mandatory hydration breaks in World Cup amid mixed reactions
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended mandatory hydration breaks at World Cup matches as purely sporting, rejecting claims of commercial motives.
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Michel Nkuka Mboladinga debuts at World Cup 2026 supporting DR Congo after quarantine delay
Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, known as 'Lumumba Vea,' attended DR Congo’s June 22 match after missing the opener due to Ebola quarantine.
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SIIA issues red alert for high risk of severe Southeast Asia haze in late 2026
The Singapore Institute of International Affairs warns of a major haze risk in Southeast Asia from August to September 2026 amid El Niño and biofuel demand.
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England held to 0-0 draw by Ghana at 2026 World Cup with record possession
England and Ghana played to a goalless draw in their World Cup Group L match on June 23, 2026, with England controlling 78.8% possession but unable to score.
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Airbus to inspect 16 A380 planes after cracks found in wing beams
Airbus will inspect 16 A380 aircraft, including 15 operated by Emirates and one by Qantas, following cracks detected in wing spar structures.
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Lazada to cut 5% of workforce across Southeast Asia including Singapore
Lazada announced layoffs of about 5% of its Southeast Asian staff, including Singapore, notifying employees by June 23, 2026.
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Mexico beats Ghana 2-0 in World Cup warm-up match in Puebla
Mexico defeated Ghana 2-0 in a friendly match on May 22 at Puebla’s Cuauhtemoc Stadium ahead of the World Cup.
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UN to Evacuate 11,000 Sailors Stranded in Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Deal
The UN's IMO will evacuate over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, amid a US-Iran ceasefire deal and rising maritime traffic.
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Singapore Surgeons Remove 2.5cm Brain Tumour Through Eye Socket Using New Technique
Surgeons at National Neuroscience Institute and Tan Tock Seng Hospital removed a 2.5cm brain tumour through a patient’s eye socket using a minimally invasive method.