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Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in split deal with LongRange Capital and Yum China
Yum Brands announced it will sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, splitting China and global businesses between Yum China and LongRange Capital.
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IEA urges unconditional reopening of Strait of Hormuz to end global energy crisis
The International Energy Agency called for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, key to resolving oil supply disruptions.
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Brazilian Woman Dies After Being Thrown from Bridge Without Safety Rope in Rope-Jumping Accident
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, died after being thrown from a 40-meter bridge in Limeira, Brazil, without a safety rope attached during a rope-jumping activity.
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Iran winger Mehdi Torabi issued new US visa after initial one expired post-World Cup opener
Iranian winger Mehdi Torabi was granted a new multiple-entry US visa after his initial visa expired following Iran’s June 15 World Cup match in Los Angeles.
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Treyarch studio head Mark Gordon retires after 22 years with the company
Mark Gordon announced his retirement as Treyarch studio head after 22 years, including 10 leading the studio, effective June 15, 2026.
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Robinhood to Cut 10% of Workforce, About 290 to 300 Jobs, in Restructuring
Robinhood announced on June 16 it will cut 10% of its full-time staff, closing some open roles and expecting $28 million in restructuring charges.
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Trump Administration Bans Export of Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI Models
The Trump administration on June 12 ordered Anthropic to block foreign access to its latest AI models citing national security concerns.
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Poll: 38% of Americans Doubt US Will Remain Unified After 250 Years
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 38% of Americans doubt the US will exist as a single country in 250 years, with growing concerns about democracy and political violence.
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Multiple Iranian Ships Cross US Naval Blockade Ahead of Ceasefire Signing
On June 16, 2026, three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo ships broke through the US Navy maritime blockade amid ceasefire talks.
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Russian artist and Putin critic Semyon Skrepetsky shot dead in Poland
Russian artist and Putin critic Robert Kuzovkov was shot dead Monday near the Belarusian consulate in Biała Podlaska, Poland.
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FBI foils plot to attack White House UFC event using drones and snipers
The FBI disrupted a plot involving explosive drones and snipers targeting the June 14 UFC event at the White House, arresting five men.
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US and Iran agree on 60-day ceasefire extension as markets react amid yen turmoil
US and Iran reached an interim ceasefire extension and reopened Strait of Hormuz for 60 days of talks, triggering market moves in Asia and yen weakness in Japan.
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European Parliament approves EU-US tariff deal ahead of July 4 deadline
The European Parliament approved the EU-US tariff deal on June 16, setting stage for final member state approval by late June.
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Trump urges Russia-Ukraine peace amid G7 summit; Zelensky proposes US-hosted talks
Donald Trump called for a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war during the G7 summit, meeting with both Putin and Zelensky to discuss ending hostilities.
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Malaysia enacts Anti-Bullying Act 2026 with parental liability and launches tribunal in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia passed the Anti-Bullying Act 2026 today, introducing parental joint liability and launching a tribunal at AIAC with 56 members to handle bullying cases nationwide.
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Serena and Venus Williams Receive Wildcard for Wimbledon 2026 Women's Doubles
Serena and Venus Williams have been granted a wildcard entry for the women's doubles draw at Wimbledon 2026.
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Germany rejects UniCredit's €39 billion offer to take over Commerzbank
Germany’s Finance Agency rejected UniCredit’s €39 billion takeover bid for Commerzbank, citing low price and concerns over UniCredit’s approach.
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Australia declares strong El Niño event in tropical Pacific with global impacts
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology declared an El Niño event underway in the tropical Pacific, forecast as strong to very strong on June 16, 2026.
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Alibaba launches Qwen Robot Suite, first AI model suite for robots
Alibaba unveiled the Qwen Robot Suite, its first AI models for robots, developed by Tongyi Lab on June 16, 2026.
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Nintendo releases Switch and Switch 2 system update 22.5.0 with new languages and eShop features
Nintendo released system update 22.5.0 for Switch and Switch 2 on June 15-16, 2026, adding language support and eShop improvements.
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Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak convicted on 25 charges in 1MDB scandal
Najib Razak was found guilty of 25 counts including abuse of power and money laundering tied to 1MDB, sentenced to 15 years and heavy fines.
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US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Drops to Lowest Since 1983 Amid Large Oil Releases
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to about 340.3 million barrels by mid-June 2026, its lowest level since 1983, after major planned releases.
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Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing begins five-day state visit to China to boost ties
Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on June 15 for a five-day visit to strengthen political and economic relations with China.
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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Palu, Indonesia causing building damage
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit near Palu, Indonesia, damaging buildings but causing no immediate casualties.