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Cuba approves 176 economic reforms to expand private sector amid crisis
Cuba's Communist Party approved 176 economic reforms on June 17 to open key sectors to private and foreign investment amid worsening economic crisis.
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Scotland lose 1-0 to Morocco in 2026 World Cup group stage in Massachusetts
Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 on June 19, with a record-fast goal, leaving Scotland to regroup before facing Brazil.
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U.S. offers 1% federal student loan interest rate cut for autopay enrollment through 2028
Federal student loan borrowers who enroll in autopay by September 30, 2026, will receive a 1-point interest rate reduction starting July 1 through June 2028.
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U.S. Navy lifts blockade of Iranian ports after peace agreement signed
The U.S. Navy ended its naval blockade of Iranian ports on June 18, 2026, following a peace memorandum signed by U.S. and Iranian presidents.
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Four Scotland supporters win $21,353 in Boston Red Sox raffle
Two father-son duos from Scotland won $21,353.80 in a Boston Red Sox raffle on Sunday.
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Netanyahu stresses US-Israel ties amid US-Iran ceasefire deal and Lebanon tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on June 18 emphasized preserving ties with the US while defending Israel’s security amid new Iran ceasefire.
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Apple allows third-party app stores and external payments for iOS apps in Brazil
Apple will let iOS developers in Brazil distribute apps through third-party stores with external payments under an agreement with Brazil’s CADE.
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Switzerland beats Bosnia 4-1 with Manzambi brace in World Cup 2026 Group B match
Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 at Los Angeles Stadium on June 18, with Johan Manzambi scoring twice off the bench.
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Tottenham sign Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for £52 million
Tottenham Hotspur signed Netherlands centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton on a long-term deal for £52 million.
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Dozens of countries warn of imminent RSF assault and atrocities in Sudan's al-Obeid
On June 18, 2026, multiple countries warned at the UN Human Rights Council that Sudan's RSF may escalate attacks on al-Obeid, endangering 500,000 civilians.
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Russian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing worker in drone strike at Zaporizhzhia plant
Rosatom's head Alexei Likhachev said a drone attack killed one worker and injured another near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on June 17.
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US Open to Poland Hosting Permanent Military Base Amid Troop Deployment Review
The US Department of Defense is open to Poland's offer to host a permanent US military base, with a deployment review planned within six months.
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Adobe launches Firefly AI assistant integrated in Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Frame.io
Adobe has launched a public beta of its Firefly AI assistant inside five creative apps to automate and speed up specific tasks.
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Datuk Kamil Misuari, husband of Minister Nancy Shukri, dies at 65 in Kuala Lumpur
Datuk Kamil Misuari, husband of Minister Nancy Shukri, died at a Kuala Lumpur hospital on June 18, 2026, aged 65.
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Wyndham Clark leads U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills after fog delays first round
Wyndham Clark set a course record and took a six-shot lead into the final round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills after fog delayed play.
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Yann LeCun calls Elon Musk's xAI a failure and warns of AI industry bubble risk
Yann LeCun criticized Elon Musk's AI company xAI as a failure and warned of a potential AI industry bubble on June 18, 2026.
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Ismail Kartal returns as Fenerbahce head coach for fourth time on one-year deal
Fenerbahce appointed Ismail Kartal as head coach on a one-year contract, marking his fourth spell with the club.
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Germany Considers Reducing UN Funding After Losing Security Council Vote
Germany will review UN funding commitments following its failure to win a non-permanent Security Council seat for 2027–2028.
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Upko joins Gabungan Rakyat Sabah as sixth component party
Gabungan Rakyat Sabah unanimously accepted Upko as its sixth component party on June 18, 2026.
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Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago with Bipartisan Attendance and Cultural Events
The Obama Presidential Center opened June 18, 2026, in Chicago, drawing bipartisan leaders and featuring star-studded performances.
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Malaysia to table Road Transport Bill with tougher measures on illegal racing and ‘tonto’ syndicates
Malaysia will table the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2025 on June 22 with new rules against illegal racing and crime syndicates disrupting enforcement.
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Evonik to cut 3,200 jobs worldwide by 2029 in extended restructuring plan
Evonik Industries will reduce its global workforce by about 3,200 jobs by 2029 amid restructuring and polyester business closure.
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Strait of Hormuz reopens as Persian Gulf oil exports near pre-war levels after US-Iran interim deal
The Strait of Hormuz reopened for commercial shipping following a US-Iran deal, allowing trapped oil tankers to resume exports and Gulf producers to raise output.
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Perodua cuts service maintenance parts and labour prices by up to 10% from June 19
Perodua will reduce prices for service maintenance parts and labour by up to 10% starting June 19, 2026, covering all models including its electric QV-E.