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Penang group installs sky bridges to protect endangered dusky langurs from road deaths
The Langur Project Penang installed a third canopy crossing in April 2026 to help endangered dusky langurs avoid traffic in Malaysia.
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UK to ban social media use for under-16s starting spring 2027
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a full ban on social media use for children under 16, effective spring 2027, covering major platforms and including online restrictions.
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American musician Oliver Tree dies in Brazil helicopter collision that kills six
Oliver Tree and five others died after two helicopters collided mid-air over Rio de Janeiro on June 14, 2026.
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Malaysia's Road Transport Department cracks down on overloaded lorries using 'tonto' networks
Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) intensifies operations targeting overloaded lorries using 'tonto' networks to evade enforcement.
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Japan twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in World Cup Group F opener
Japan and the Netherlands played to a 2-2 draw in their opening 2026 World Cup Group F match in Arlington, Texas on June 14, 2026.
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NRL player Jai Arrow retires at 30 after Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis
Jai Arrow has retired immediately from the NRL at age 30 after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
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OKC Thunder prepare for Game 2 after losing to Spurs in Western Conference Finals Game 1
Oklahoma City Thunder aim to bounce back against San Antonio Spurs in Wednesday's Game 2 after losing Game 1 on Tuesday.
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Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized for second time in 2026 at age 84
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on June 14, marking his second hospitalization this year.
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Malaysia's Securities Commission tightens digital asset exchange rules to boost investor protection
The Securities Commission Malaysia introduced stricter rules for digital asset exchanges to enhance oversight and foster institutional participation.
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YouTube launches AI conversational search and Gemini Omni video tools for Shorts
YouTube introduced 'Ask YouTube' AI search and Gemini Omni AI video editing features in May 2026.
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High Court grants unconditional custody of autistic child's sibling to father Zaim Ikhwan
The High Court granted unconditional custody of the younger sibling of late autistic child Zayn Rayyan to biological father Zaim Ikhwan Zahari.
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Pedro Porro signs new Tottenham contract extending to 2031
Tottenham Hotspur secured right-back Pedro Porro on a new long-term deal through 2031, announced June 14, 2026.
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Kickstarter retracts stricter adult content rules after user backlash
Kickstarter reversed new mature content guidelines issued last week following criticism and apologized for the approach.
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Plane crash kills pilot and 11 skydivers near Butler, Missouri
A private plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport on June 14, killing 12 people, including 11 skydivers and their pilot.
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Real Madrid sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella on six-year contract
Real Madrid have signed Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on a six-year deal until 2032.
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Malaysia’s First Full-Fledged Boxing Film 'The Furious: Pertaruhan Maruah' Debuts
New Malaysian film 'The Furious: Pertaruhan Maruah' directed by Heng Aik Siong focuses fully on boxing.
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Indonesia targets 2027 fiscal deficit at 1.8-2.4% of GDP with 5.8-6.5% growth goal
Indonesia set a 2027 fiscal deficit target of 1.8% to 2.4% of GDP and aims for economic growth between 5.8% and 6.5%.
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Singapore’s FAST-P secures $800M to fund Asian green projects
Singapore’s FAST-P initiative raised a total of US$800 million by May 20, 2026, to finance green projects across Asia.
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More than half of Japan’s bank deposits held in Greater Tokyo area as of fiscal 2025
Bank deposits in Tokyo and nearby prefectures totaled ¥523.1 trillion, accounting for 50.7% of all deposits in Japan by fiscal 2025.
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Sum Technology and Pentech Holdings launch IPOs on Malaysia's ACE Market
Sum Technology and Pentech Holdings launched IPOs on Malaysia's ACE Market this month to raise over RM67 million combined.
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Golfer Bryson DeChambeau doubts Apollo moon landing footage but affirms moon landing
Golfer Bryson DeChambeau said he believes humans went to the moon but questioned the authenticity of Apollo footage during a podcast in May 2026.
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Woodside CEO warns Iran war’s impact on LNG supply will last longer than expected
Woodside CEO Liz Westcott said markets underestimate how long the Iran war will affect global LNG supply.
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BYD uses own fleet to export 1,768 electric vehicles to Mexico amid shipping challenges
BYD shipped 1,768 electric vehicles to Mexico in late 2025 using its own freighter fleet to navigate global freight disruptions.
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan on May 20
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture at 11:46 a.m. JST on May 20, 2026.