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US Gasoline Prices Fall Below $4 per Gallon for First Time Since March
The US nationwide average gasoline price dropped below $4 per gallon on June 17, 2026, amid easing Middle East tensions.
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Ombudsman wins second consecutive Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot
Ombudsman won the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot on June 17, securing back-to-back victories in the Group 1 race.
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Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as oil prices ease after US-Iran truce
The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% by a 7-2 vote amid a more positive oil price outlook following a US-Iran truce.
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Rockstar Games sets GTA 6 release for November 19 with $79.99 price, digital-only discs
Rockstar Games announced GTA 6 will launch on November 19, 2026, with pre-orders open since June 25 and physical copies as download codes.
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Real Madrid signs France defender Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on free transfer
Real Madrid signed France defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer from Liverpool with a four-year deal.
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Israel presses US to keep troops in southern Lebanon despite US-Iran ceasefire deal
Israel is holding tough talks with the US to maintain troop deployment in southern Lebanon despite a recent US-Iran interim peace pact calling for withdrawal.
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18-year-old Indian tourist dies after horse-drawn carriage accident in Central Park
An 18-year-old tourist from India died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park on June 17.
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Harvard Tops U.S. News 2026-2027 Global Rankings; Six California Schools in Top 25, Taiwan Shines in QS List
Harvard University ranked first in the U.S. News 2026-2027 global university rankings; six California schools made the top 25, while Taiwan placed four universities in QS top 200.
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Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi cleared to enter Canada after initial visa denial amid match-fixing probe
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi was first denied then granted Canadian entry for the 2026 World Cup match against Germany amid a match-fixing investigation.
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Malaysia rises to 15th place in 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
Malaysia jumped eight spots to 15th among 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking.
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HPV vaccination nearly eliminates cervical cancer deaths before age 30 in England
In England, HPV vaccination at ages 12-13 has almost wiped out cervical cancer deaths in women under 30 from 2020 to 2024.
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Vampire Survivors Developer Reviewing Fortnite Collaboration After Epic’s AI Reveal
Poncle announced it is reviewing its planned Fortnite collaboration after Epic Games revealed generative AI use in asset creation and Unreal Engine 6.
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US Military Used Elon Musk’s AI Tool Grok in Strikes Against Iran, DOJ Says
The US Department of Justice disclosed that Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok was used in military strikes on Iran during Operation Epic Fury.
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Three Saudi Supertankers Resume Crossing Strait of Hormuz After US-Iran Peace Deal
Three Saudi supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of crude resumed crossing the Strait of Hormuz on June 18 after a US-Iran interim peace deal.
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UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media use, banning under-15s nationwide
The UAE Cabinet approved a resolution banning social media use for children under 15 and imposing strict platform compliance rules.
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South Korean Parliament Launches 45-Day Probe into Ballot Shortages in June 3 Elections
South Korea’s National Assembly authorized a 45-day investigation on June 18 into ballot paper shortages that disrupted June 3 local elections.
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Singapore Regains Top Spot in 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
Singapore reclaimed first place in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, advancing from third last year among 70 economies.
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Israeli Foreign Minister cuts ties with EU foreign policy chief over apartheid comparison
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar severed contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over alleged apartheid remarks.
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Top Glove's Q3 FY2026 net profit more than doubles to RM81 million on higher sales
Top Glove reported a 133% rise in net profit to RM80.99 million for Q3 FY2026 ended May 31, driven by higher sales and cost efficiencies.
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AirAsia warns public about fake recruitment website impersonating its careers portal
AirAsia alerted job seekers on June 18 to a fraudulent website posing as its official recruitment portal and soliciting fees.
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Gunfire and explosions reported at Niamey airport in Niger, lasting up to 2 hours
Gunfire and explosions erupted early June 18 at Niamey's Diori Hamani International Airport, prompting a security response and area lockdown.
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Philippines and Indonesia Central Banks Raise Rates to Fight Inflation and Stabilize Currencies
The Philippine and Indonesian central banks raised interest rates on June 18, 2026, to curb inflation and support their currencies amid economic pressures.
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US to review European troop presence as it pressures NATO allies on defense spending
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of US forces in Europe to push NATO allies toward greater defense spending and self-reliance.
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HSBC Australia fined A$35 million for failures protecting customers from scams
HSBC Australia was ordered by the Federal Court to pay a A$35 million penalty over scam protection failures.