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Sergey Brin Donates $500,000 to Oppose San Francisco CEO Overpaid Tax Measure D
Google co-founder Sergey Brin donated $500,000 to oppose San Francisco's Measure D tax on firms with high CEO pay ahead of June vote.
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Hungary proposes constitutional amendment to limit prime ministers to two terms
Hungary's ruling Tisza party submitted a constitutional amendment to limit prime ministers to a maximum of eight years or two terms.
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Australia lose 2-0 to USA in World Cup Group D match in Seattle
Australia fell 2-0 to the United States in their Group D World Cup match on June 19, 2026, after conceding two first-half goals.
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National Day Parade 2026 returns to National Stadium with indoor drone show and new elements
National Day Parade 2026 returns to National Stadium on August 9 with new features including an indoor drone show and record civilian participation.
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Brooklyn woman sentenced to 20 years to life for drowning her three children near Coney Island
Erin Merdy was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for drowning her three children near Coney Island in 2022.
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India's economic activity steady in May despite energy crisis, flash PMIs show
India's manufacturing and services sectors showed steady growth in May amid an ongoing energy crisis and currency turmoil.
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Anne Hathaway announces pregnancy with third child at age 43
Anne Hathaway announced she is pregnant with her third child with husband Adam Shulman on June 19, 2026.
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Global Alcohol Consumption Falls 2% Annually from 2019 to 2025, IWSR Reports
Global alcohol consumption declined at a 2% annual rate from 2019 to 2025 across 21 countries and duty-free retail.
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Mohamed Salah named captain of Egypt's preliminary 2026 World Cup squad
Mohamed Salah has been named captain of Egypt's 27-man preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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AI chip export surge drives record Asian savings supporting US tech giants
South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan’s AI-driven chip exports fuel a large Asian savings surplus that backs US tech investment.
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Man with schizophrenia jailed and caned for multiple offences including attempted robbery
Jareau Tan, 26, was sentenced to over two years’ jail and six cane strokes for offences including attempted robbery and sexual exposure.
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Debt collector pleads guilty to sexual assault and wrongful confinement of 14-year-old boy in Selangor
Mohamad Fadwan Abd Muaain pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting and wrongfully confining a 14-year-old boy in a Bukit Kemuning apartment on May 11, 2026.
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Singtel seeks regulatory clarity on Singapore telco consolidation, eyes minority partner for Optus
Singtel is pursuing regulatory approval to join telecom consolidation in Singapore and open to minority investors in Australian unit Optus.
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ICJ Rules Workers' Right to Strike Protected Under 1948 ILO Treaty
The International Court of Justice ruled on May 21 that workers' right to strike is protected under the ILO's 1948 Freedom of Association treaty.
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Athlos to debut London all-female athletics meet in September 2026
Athlos, founded by Alexis Ohanian, will host its first London all-female track and field meet on September 18, 2026, at StoneX Stadium in Barnet.
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Man jailed for 13 months for cheating Grab of nearly $9,000 via courier loophole
Alex Wang Xiang Yi was sentenced to 13 months and 16 weeks for cheating Grab of $8,964 through fake delivery attempts.
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United States beats Australia 2-0 to reach 2026 World Cup knockout stage
The United States defeated Australia 2-0 on June 19 in Seattle to secure a spot in the World Cup knockout round with one group game remaining.
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Malaysia pushes automation to cut foreign labor reliance and boost competitiveness
Malaysia aims to automate 3,000 companies with grants and loans to reduce foreign labor reliance and upgrade worker skills.
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Study finds Singapore's current paternity leave does not increase couples' likelihood of having more children
Research of 1,835 Singapore households shows fathers taking paternity leave had no effect on having second or third children.
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VinFast to sell Vietnamese manufacturing unit to shed nearly $7 billion in debt
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast will sell its manufacturing business for $506 million and shift about $7 billion in debt to buyers as part of a debt reduction plan.
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Elsa Berhad opens IPO at 23 sen per share to raise RM35.6 million on ACE Market
Elsa Berhad launched its IPO on May 21, priced at 23 sen per share, to raise RM35.6 million ahead of a June 16 ACE Market listing.
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Joaquin Niemann Penalized Two Strokes for Throwing Club at 2026 US Open
Chilean golfer Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty for throwing his club in frustration during the opening round at Shinnecock Hills.
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Poland Revokes Top Honour from Ukrainian President Over WWII UPA Naming Dispute
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle in June 2026 over UPA-related tensions.
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Singapore forms workgroup to tackle record low fertility and support parenthood
Singapore's government launched a workgroup to address a historic low fertility rate and barriers to marriage and parenting.