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Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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Lowy Institute report warns of growing Chinese direct missile strike threat to Australia
The Lowy Institute says China’s missile threat to mainland Australia is rising with expanded long-range weapons and artificial island bases.
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South Korea's Kospi rallies 80% and Taiwan gains 40% led by AI semiconductor boom
South Korea's Kospi index rose about 80% and Taiwan's stock market climbed 40% in 2026, driven by AI-driven semiconductor companies.
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Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi wins 2026 International Booker Prize
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King won the 2026 International Booker Prize for Taiwan Travelogue.
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Norway confirms Europe's first bird flu case in polar bear on Svalbard
Norwegian authorities detected avian influenza H5N5 in a polar bear and walrus found dead in Svalbard's Arctic region in May 2026.
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Two Chinese World Cup Fans Robbed at Gunpoint Near Mexico City Airport
Two Chinese football fans were robbed at gunpoint near Mexico City International Airport on June 10, 2026, shortly after arriving for the World Cup.
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Barclays: Humanoid Robots Could Offset 60% of China’s Labor Force Decline by 2035
Barclays estimates humanoid robots in China may offset up to 60% of a 37 million labor force decline by 2035.
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Two New Sexual Abuse Complaints Filed Against French Singer Patrick Bruel
Two women filed fresh sexual abuse complaints against French singer Patrick Bruel on June 12, 2026.
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Knife attack injures three, including two Japanese nationals, at Shanghai restaurant
A 59-year-old man attacked three people with a knife at a Japanese restaurant in Shanghai on May 19, injuring two Japanese men and one Chinese woman.
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North Belfast stabbing wounds man, sparks violent anti-immigrant riots
A stabbing in North Belfast on June 8 seriously injured a man and triggered violent anti-immigrant protests.
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Hong Kong to ban smoking at all construction sites after deadly Tai Po fire
Hong Kong introduced legislative amendments in May 2026 to ban smoking on all construction sites following a fatal fire in Tai Po that killed 168 people.
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Amazon ends support for Kindle e-readers from 2012 and earlier starting May 20, 2026
Amazon stopped support for Kindle e-readers produced in 2012 and earlier on May 20, disabling new downloads and updates on those devices.
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EU Parliament doubles steel tariffs to 50% and cuts import quotas by 47%
On May 19, 2026, the European Parliament approved doubling tariffs on foreign steel imports to 50% and cutting tariff-free quotas by nearly half.
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Rolex raises gold watch prices again in 2026 amid strong demand from wealthy buyers
Rolex increased gold watch prices globally by 5% in June 2026 after a 6.2% rise in January due to strong demand among super-rich buyers.
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China issues new guidelines to classify and grade financial data for security
China issued Financial Information Service Data Classification and Grading Guidelines to regulate financial data security and management.
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China Condemns US Military Blacklisting of Chinese Firms Amid Rising Tensions
China condemned the US Pentagon’s June 13 update adding major firms to its military support list and warned of countermeasures if reversed.
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Meta CEO Zuckerberg admits AI workforce mistakes, pledges no major layoffs in 2026
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged mistakes in AI restructuring and said no major layoffs are planned for the rest of 2026.
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FIFA's Infantino jokes 64-team World Cup could help Italy qualify for 2030
FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked that expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams might allow Italy to qualify after missing three editions.
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Jacob Misiorowski throws 104.5 mph fastest pitch by starter with 15 strikeouts in shutout
Jacob Misiorowski pitched a 9-inning shutout with 15 strikeouts and a 104.5 mph fastball, setting MLB records for a starter on June 12, 2026.
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Thousands protest and clash with police in Geneva ahead of 2026 G7 summit in France
About 7,000 to 20,000 protesters clashed with police in Geneva on June 14 ahead of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.
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Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina Draw 1-1 in 2026 FIFA World Cup Opener in Toronto
Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina played to a 1-1 draw in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match in Toronto, with Canada earning its first-ever World Cup point.
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Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years for drone operation over North Korea
Seoul Central District Court sentenced Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years for ordering an October 2024 drone operation into North Korean airspace.
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Taiwan Opposition Vote to Impeach President Lai Falls Short in Parliament
Taiwan's opposition lawmakers failed to impeach President Lai Ching-te after the motion fell short of the required two-thirds vote in Parliament.
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Philippines likely to be involved in Taiwan conflict due to proximity, says Marcos Jr
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the Philippines would likely be drawn into any Taiwan conflict due to geography and nearly 200,000 Filipinos in Taiwan.
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Analog Devices to Acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 Billion
Analog Devices agreed to buy Empower Semiconductor in a $1.5 billion cash deal announced May 19, 2026.