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In 1955 U.S. exchanged scientist Qian Xuesen for 11 captured airmen in China
In August 1955, the U.S. traded scientist Qian Xuesen to China for 11 U.S. Air Force airmen held captive there.
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Sony warns PS5 sales to decline due to AI memory shortages, PS6 launch faces uncertainty
Sony reported AI-driven memory shortages will limit PS5 hardware sales and cloud PS6 timing and pricing through 2027.
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Around 20% of Games at Steam Next Fest Disclose Generative AI Use
Steam Next Fest features about 8,700 games, with roughly 1,700 tagged for generative AI use, Valve says.
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Andy Robertson to leave Liverpool after nine years as club's first-choice left-back
Andy Robertson will depart Liverpool after nine years, playing nearly 400 matches and winning nine major trophies with the club.
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Damon Lindelof reveals details on his canceled Star Wars New Jedi Order movie
Damon Lindelof said he was fired after two years writing the canceled Star Wars New Jedi Order movie starring Daisy Ridley as Rey.
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Long-eared owl injured in Russian drone attack in Zaporizhzhia highlights wartime wildlife harm
A male long-eared owl named Sunny was blinded and lost a wing after a Russian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia in February 2026.
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Harry Krueger launches Helsinki-based Cosmic Division for new single-player game
Harry Krueger founded Cosmic Division in Helsinki to develop a new single-player IP after leaving Housemarque in 2023.
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US and Israel planned to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran's leader during conflict
The US and Israel aimed to replace Iran's regime leadership with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad amid military operations in February 2026.
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Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs for spying; Middlesbrough reinstated
Southampton were removed from the Championship play-offs and given a four-point deduction after admitting to spying on rivals; Middlesbrough reinstated.
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Palestinian Ministry Condemns Israeli Illumination of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque in Flag Colors
The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf condemned Israel’s illumination of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque in Israeli flag colors during a 1967 occupation anniversary event.
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Critical Role releases official Dol-Makjar map for Campaign 4
Critical Role published an official, detailed map of Dol-Makjar, the main city in Campaign 4, created by cartographer Andy Law.
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Nintendo updates original Switch eShop with native app, faster loading, and new features
Nintendo released system update 22.5.0 on June 15, improving the original Switch eShop with faster speed, dark mode, PIN security, and video controls.
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France commits €655 million to AI development and public service rollout
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced a €655 million investment to boost AI infrastructure and launch AI tools for 1 million civil servants.
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KDE Plasma 6.7 Released with Per-Screen Virtual Desktops and New Theming Engine
KDE released Plasma 6.7 on June 16, adding per-screen virtual desktops, a new Union theming engine, and Wayland improvements.
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Israeli Supreme Court denies release of Gaza doctor held without charge since 2024
Israel’s Supreme Court rejected an appeal today to release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, held without charge under the unlawful combatant law since December 2024.
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Elon Musk sues German broadcaster ZDF over report linking him to Belfast migrant riots
Elon Musk announced legal action against German public broadcaster ZDF for a report accusing him of encouraging anti-migrant protests in Northern Ireland riots.
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Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa defends bowed head pose in World Cup portrait
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa declined to explain his unusual bowed head pose in his official FIFA World Cup 2026 portrait.
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Iran and New Zealand draw 2-2 in politically charged World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium
Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw in their June 16 World Cup group match in Los Angeles amid protests and controversy.
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Christian Pulisic’s availability uncertain ahead of US vs Australia World Cup match
Christian Pulisic’s fitness remains unclear ahead of the US game versus Australia on June 19 after a calf injury in the opener.
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Andy Burnham leads in Makerfield by-election amid right-wing vote split
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is contesting the June 18 Makerfield by-election, facing a divided right-wing vote between Reform UK and Restore Britain.
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Mandatory Hydration Breaks at 2026 FIFA World Cup Spark Debate Over Necessity and Impact
FIFA mandated two three-minute hydration breaks per match at the 2026 World Cup, drawing criticism from fans and players over their impact and need in mild venues.
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US and Iran sign preliminary deal to extend ceasefire and set nuclear talks framework
The US and Iran agreed to a 60-day ceasefire extension and a framework for nuclear negotiations including reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lego launches first KPop Demon Hunters set featuring Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird
Lego released its first KPop Demon Hunters set with 825 pieces, including Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird, now available for preorder.
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Iran-US memorandum aims to end war including Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Iran and the US announced a peace memorandum on June 15 to end the war on all fronts, requiring Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, Iran's foreign minister said June 16.