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Australia confirms first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in Western Australia
Australia confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a brown skua found in Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia.
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Starbucks cuts 180 jobs in London and Hong Kong as part of global restructuring
Starbucks laid off about 180 corporate employees in London and Hong Kong amid efforts to reduce costs and simplify management.
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Ten years after Brexit, UK faces economic decline and political turmoil with PM’s resignation
Ten years after voting to leave the EU, the UK struggles with economic setbacks and political instability, marked by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation on June 22, 2026.
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US and Philippines Near Deal on Economic Security Zone Under Pax Silica Pact
The US and Philippines are expected to finalize a long-term economic security zone framework under the Pax Silica alliance soon.
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USMNT Advances to World Cup Knockout Stage With Support from Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The US Men's National Team won its first two 2026 World Cup matches, fueled by Zlatan Ibrahimovic's belief they can win the title.
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Israeli Envoy Clashes with UN Officials Over Sexual Violence Blacklist at UN Hearing
Israeli ambassador Danny Danon clashed with UN officials on June 19 over Israel's inclusion on a UN sexual violence blacklist.
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UK Amazon driver jailed for running cheating scheme involving 124 university students
Shahid Adnan, a UK Amazon delivery driver, was sentenced to three years for running a large academic cheating operation.
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Sony confirms future first-party single-player PlayStation games will be console-exclusive
Sony announced future first-party single-player narrative PlayStation games will remain console-exclusive, dropping prior PC release plans.
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Iran claims control of waters south of UAE's Fujairah port, demands ship permits
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority says it controls waters south of UAE's Fujairah port and requires ships to obtain permission to transit Strait of Hormuz.
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Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election as Reform UK faces setback amid candidate controversy
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with 55%, while Reform UK's Robert Kenyon took second amid backlash over offensive posts.
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Australia confirms first mainland H5N1 bird flu cases in migratory seabirds
Australia reported its first mainland cases of the H5N1 bird flu in migratory seabirds in Western Australia near Esperance.
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Saudi Arabia's March 2026 Oil Export Revenues Reach Highest in Over Three Years
Saudi Arabia earned about $24.7 billion from oil exports in March 2026, led by higher prices and a new Red Sea shipping route.
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Nobel laureate John Jumper leaves Google DeepMind after 9 years to join Anthropic
John Jumper, 2024 Nobel Chemistry winner and AlphaFold lead, is leaving Google DeepMind to join AI startup Anthropic.
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Scotland lose 1-0 to Morocco in 2026 World Cup Group C match
Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco in their second Group C match at the 2026 World Cup on June 19, 2026.
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Morocco defeats Scotland 1-0 in 2026 World Cup Group C on early Saibari goal
Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in their June 19 World Cup Group C match with Ismael Saibari scoring after 71 seconds.
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Weak Australian jobs data drives bets on pause in RBA rate hikes
Weak Australian employment data on May 21 led investors to bet the Reserve Bank of Australia will pause interest rate hikes soon.
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Neymar remains injured as Brazil wins 3-0 over Haiti at 2024 World Cup
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second World Cup group game without injured Neymar on June 19.
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Hilton Shah Alam Glenmarie reopens as premier urban resort in Klang Valley
Hilton Shah Alam Glenmarie officially reopened March 1 under Hilton management, targeting MICE and leisure travelers with 261 rooms and extensive event space
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Malaysia and China sign port cooperation agreements to boost supply chain resilience
Malaysia and China signed multiple memoranda of understanding to expand port cooperation and strengthen trade ties on May 21, 2026.
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Auckland FC aims to be first New Zealand team to win A-League title vs Sydney FC
Auckland FC will face Sydney FC in the A-League Grand Final on May 21, 2026, seeking to become the first New Zealand champions.
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Arafura Rare Earths approves $1.6 billion Nolans mine development with major funding secured
Arafura Rare Earths Ltd. approved development of the Nolans rare earth mine in Australia, securing substantial funding and government backing.
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South Korea's Kospi rallies over 150% amid AI boom while won weakens 4%
South Korea’s Kospi index surged 150% in a year driven by AI demand, but the won currency declined about 4% over the same period.
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Kalshi Inc. raises $200 million, valuation holds at $22 billion
Kalshi Inc. raised an additional $200 million from Layer Global and Baillie Gifford, keeping its valuation at $22 billion.
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Nearly 25% of Chinese Listed Firms Report FX Losses Amid Yuan Appreciation in Q1 2026
About a quarter of 5,500 Chinese onshore listed firms cited foreign-exchange losses as a major factor reducing profits in Q1 2026 amid yuan gains.