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North Korean soldier detained by South Korea after crossing border near central front
A North Korean soldier crossed the inter-Korean border on June 23 and was detained by South Korean authorities.
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Malaysia launches plan for commercial cargo and passenger drone services by 2030
Malaysia unveiled a plan to develop commercial cargo and passenger drone services by 2030, starting limited freight drone operations in early 2027.
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Adidas leads Nike in early World Cup jersey sales and store visits
Adidas saw a 70% jump in apparel spending and 47% rise in US store visits during the World Cup's early weeks, outpacing Nike's growth.
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13-year-old boy exits Disneyland log ride vehicle and slides down 50-foot drop
A 13-year-old boy exited a log ride vehicle on Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland and slid down the final 50-foot drop on June 21.
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Federal judge overturns Trump-era immigration courthouse arrest policies
A California federal judge vacated Trump administration policies expanding immigration courthouse arrests and lengthening detainee holding times.
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Malaysia adopts RM40 pay-per-issue model for new MyKad rollout starting June 2026
Malaysia began issuing new-generation MyKad cards under a pay-per-issue model at RM40 each, with NexG Bhd supplying under a six-year contract.
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FedEx reports fiscal 2026 revenue rise but core delivery margin declines in Q4
FedEx reported $94.7 billion revenue for fiscal 2026 with a 7.7% increase but saw a drop in core delivery margin in Q4 due to higher costs.
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China sharply restricts key mineral exports to Japan after Taiwan remarks
China has cut exports of critical minerals like tungsten and rare earth magnets to Japan since late 2025 amid tensions over Taiwan comments by Japan’s prime minister.
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US Government Urges Meta to Submit AI Models for Federal Security Review
The Trump administration pressed Meta to voluntarily share its AI models for federal review amid growing national security concerns.
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Top seed Jasmine Paolini upset in first round at Eastbourne Championships
Jasmine Paolini, top seed and 2024 Wimbledon runner-up, lost to Tatjana Maria in Eastbourne's opening round.
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US and Iran at odds over nuclear inspections and Strait of Hormuz tolls after peace talks
US President Trump claimed Iran agreed to endless nuclear inspections while Iran denied it after peace talks ended June 22 in Switzerland.
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Menlo Ventures Raises $3 Billion Fund Focused on AI After Anthropic Success
Menlo Ventures raised $3 billion on June 23, 2026, targeting AI startups after a major gain on its 2024 Anthropic investment.
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Bungie to launch Vault Breaker PvE mode for Marathon on July 21, 2026
Bungie will release Vault Breaker, an experimental PvE mode for Marathon, on July 21, 2026.
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Scotland loses 3-0 to Brazil in final World Cup Group C match, knockout hopes uncertain
Scotland fell 3-0 to Brazil in Miami, leaving their progression to the World Cup knockout stage in doubt.
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Russia accuses US of failing to honor Trump-Putin understandings from 2025 Alaska summit
Russia accuses the US of abandoning agreements reached at the 2025 Alaska summit with Trump on the Ukraine war, a charge denied by Washington.
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Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags will not be placed on ground at 2026 World Cup matches
FIFA will hold Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags above ground during pre-match ceremonies at the 2026 World Cup to respect sacred Islamic text.
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Swiss cinemas offer free screenings to seniors amid early June heatwave
Swiss cinemas and authorities provide free air-conditioned film screenings to seniors during a record-breaking early heatwave.
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China detains two Japanese nationals in Dalian over rare earth smuggling allegations
Chinese authorities detained two Japanese citizens in May 2026 for allegedly smuggling export-controlled rare earth products.
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Michael Caine’s AI voice narrates 13-hour Odyssey audiobook ahead of Nolan film
Michael Caine’s licensed AI voice narrates a new 13-hour audiobook of Homer’s The Odyssey released June 23 ahead of Nolan’s film due July 19.
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez denies widespread corruption amid multiple graft scandals
Pedro Sanchez rejected claims of systemic corruption in his Socialist Party and ruled out early elections despite several family and ally probes.
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Foreign Female Student Found Murdered at Bandar Sunway Condominium; Boyfriend Arrested
A foreign female student in her 20s was found dead at a Bandar Sunway condominium on June 23; her boyfriend was arrested.
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Malaysia Has Not Received Formal Extradition Request for Bestinet Founder Aminul Islam
Malaysia's Home Minister said no official extradition request has been received from Bangladesh for Aminul Islam, founder of Bestinet Sdn Bhd.
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Oura Ring 4 discounted up to 50% during 2026 Prime Day sale on Amazon
Amazon offers Oura Ring 4 starting at $226 during Prime Day, half off usual prices through June 26.
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Xteink X4 and X3 pocket e-readers offered 20% off for Prime Day 2026
Chinese startup Xteink is offering 20% discounts on its pocket-sized X4 and X3 e-readers during Prime Day 2026.