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Anthropic ends secret performance limits on Claude Fable 5 after researcher backlash
Anthropic reversed a covert policy downgrading Claude Fable 5 AI model performance for researchers after criticism and now notifies users of restrictions.
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Russia increases pressure on conscripts to fight in Ukraine using facial recognition and new rules
Russian authorities have tightened conscription rules and increased pressure on conscripts to sign contracts for combat service in Ukraine.
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US Supreme Court allows Trump White House ballroom construction to continue in 5-4 ruling
The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to let Trump administration continue building a $400 million White House ballroom, blocking orders to halt above-ground work.
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France imposes levy on ultra-fast fashion platforms Shein and Temu from September 1, 2026
France began charging fees on ultra-fast fashion items sold by platforms like Shein and Temu, aiming to curb low-cost, high-volume clothing sales.
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Panache Digital Games apologizes for AI-generated assets in 1666: Amsterdam prologue
Panache Digital Games apologized for using AI-generated assets in 1666: Amsterdam prologue and promised the full game will exclude AI content.
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Thai broadcaster JAS secures exclusive 2026 FIFA World Cup rights in last-minute deal
Jasmine International (JAS) obtained exclusive Thai broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup days before the tournament kickoff.
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Argentina and Ivory Coast fans denied US visas for 2026 World Cup; 100 Argentines get free TVs
Hundreds of Argentina and Ivory Coast football fans were denied US visas for the 2026 World Cup, with 100 Argentines receiving free TVs for their troubles.
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Bersatu confident of retaining Endau seat despite Alwiyah Talib's defection
Bersatu says it will keep the Endau state seat in Johor despite incumbent Alwiyah Talib quitting for Umno.
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Thai court to rule June 11 on 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing case
A Thai court will deliver its verdict June 11 in the 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing that killed 20 and injured over 100.
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Asian stocks recover after US completes military strikes in Iran amid mixed market reactions
Asian stocks pared losses after US completed military strikes in Iran, with MSCI Asia Pacific Index rising 0.1% following earlier declines.
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Australia struggles to enforce social media ban for children under 16 six months in
Australia became the first country to ban children under 16 from social media in December 2025 but enforcement has fallen short, officials say.
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OpenAI and Visa partner to enable AI agents to make online purchases
OpenAI and Visa have teamed up to let AI agents complete online purchases with user approval.
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FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon for Secretly Overcharging Advertisers Since 2019
The FTC and 22 states sued Amazon on August 31, 2026, alleging the company secretly inflated advertising prices through manipulated auctions since 2019.
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Bukayo Saka scores as Arsenal win 1-0 at Aston Villa in Premier League
Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park on August 31, 2026, with Bukayo Saka scoring the only goal.
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Strike by aviation workers disrupts flights at Kenya's JKIA for second day
Aviation workers' strike at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport caused flight delays and cancellations, stranding hundreds of passengers over two days.
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CJ Hendry’s Flower Market plush exhibition draws crowds and sparks resale frenzy in Singapore
CJ Hendry’s Flower Market exhibition opened at Gardens by the Bay, attracting long queues and fueling plush flower resales.
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PwC Partners Weigh Personal Asset Protections Over Evergrande's $8.4B Audit Lawsuit
PwC partners in Hong Kong and China consider personal asset shields amid Evergrande's $8.4 billion audit negligence lawsuit.
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MM Computer Systems debuts on ACE Market with mixed price movements on June 11
MM Computer Systems Bhd debuted on the ACE Market June 11 at its IPO price of 22 sen, seeing early dips and rises before trading at 23 sen by mid-morning.
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ITScape KVM/arm64 guest-to-host escape vulnerability disclosed and patched
Researchers disclosed and patched ITScape, a KVM/arm64 guest-to-host escape vulnerability granting root privileges on hosts.
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Haskell Free Library opens new Canada-only entrance after US border restrictions
The Haskell Free Library created a new entrance for Canadian visitors after US border rules closed the shared main door in October 2025.
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Thai farm debt crisis deepens amid rising fuel and fertilizer costs, falling rice prices
Thailand's farm debt worsened in 2026 due to soaring diesel and fertilizer costs tied to the Iran war and continued low rice prices.
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Canada proposes ban on social media accounts for under-16s and AI chatbot regulations
Canada introduced the Digital Safety Act to ban social media for under-16s and regulate AI chatbots with fines for noncompliance.
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England beat Costa Rica 3-0 in storm-delayed World Cup warm-up match
England defeated Costa Rica 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up friendly on June 11 in Orlando after a delayed kickoff due to severe weather.
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Czech Republic loses 2-1 to South Korea in World Cup Group A opener
Czech Republic fell 2-1 to South Korea in their first World Cup match in 20 years on June 8 in Mexico.