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Two men jailed for arson targeting properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Roman Lavrynovych was sentenced to seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc to two for arson attacks on properties and a car linked to Keir Starmer in May 2025.
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7.8-magnitude quake reshapes Mindanao coastline with 2-meter seabed uplift
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake on June 8 in southern Mindanao caused at least 76 deaths and permanently raised the coastal seabed by about 2 meters.
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Paris police ban Iranian opposition rally, arrest 20 during illegal protest
Paris police banned an Iranian opposition rally on June 20 and arrested 20 demonstrators after dispersing the crowd
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China Increases Export Controls on Indium Amid Rising AI Chip Demand
China has tightened export scrutiny on indium, requiring more approvals and end-user disclosures in 2026 amid AI sector growth.
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Xbox launches 'exclusive' label for Series X/S console-exclusive games
Xbox introduced a new 'EXCLUSIVE' label on Series X/S consoles to mark titles exclusive to its platform, starting June 2026.
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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi sentenced to 74 lashes over hijab-free livestream concert
Parastoo Ahmadi and eight team members were sentenced to 74 lashes and two-year bans following a hijab-free livestream concert in Iran.
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Olivia Rodrigo says some fans wear diapers to hold front-row concert spots
Olivia Rodrigo revealed that some fans wear adult diapers at her concerts to secure front-row positions and relieve themselves during the show.
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Ukraine Expands Drone Technology Ties with Japan Amid Security Concerns
Ukrainian drone maker UFORCE seeks partnerships with Japan following Tokyo's relaxed arms export rules.
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Taiwan’s Aiwen mangoes enter French market as luxury fruit, selling out quickly
Taiwan exported 6 tons of Aiwen mangoes to France, passing EU inspections and selling rapidly at premium prices in Paris markets.
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Chinese investors plan $2 billion buyback of AI firm Manus from Meta
Original Chinese investors, including Sequoia China and Tencent, plan to repurchase AI startup Manus from Meta at about $2 billion.
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China imposes 55% tariff on Australian beef after quota reached on June 18
China began applying a 55% additional tariff on Australian beef starting June 20 after the annual 205,000-tonne quota was fully used.
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Japanese World Cup Fans Clean Stadiums but Home Chore Gap Sparks Debate
Japanese football fans cleaned World Cup stadiums after matches, sparking debate over low male participation in home chores.
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1,200-year-old Major Oak of Sherwood Forest believed dead after failing to leaf in 2026
The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Nottingham’s Sherwood Forest, linked to Robin Hood, is believed to have died after no leaf growth in spring 2026.
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Fire at Tokyo elementary school injures 10-11, forces evacuation of over 300
A fire broke out at Takinogawa Daisan Elementary School in Tokyo on June 19, injuring 10-11 people and prompting evacuation of 300-340 students and staff.
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Two men jailed for spying on Hong Kong activists in UK for China
Two dual UK-Hong Kong nationals were sentenced in London for spying on Hong Kong pro-democracy activists on behalf of China.
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US raises concerns over possible ASML EUV machine shipment to China; ASML denies
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick warned ASML in 2026 that an EUV lithography machine may have reached China, a claim ASML strongly denies.
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Mexico tops World Cup 2026 Group A with 1-0 win over South Korea in Guadalajara
Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 on June 18 to win Group A and advance to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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Taiwan President Lai urges swift US approval of $14 billion arms sale, rejects Chinese rule
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called for quick US approval of a $14 billion arms sale and reaffirmed Taiwan’s rejection of Chinese sovereignty.
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Hong Kong court dismisses HK$12 million claim against actress Cecilia Cheung
Hong Kong’s High Court ruled against a HK$12 million contract claim by Cecilia Cheung’s former agent Samuel Yu yesterday.
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Netanyahu stresses US-Israel ties amid US-Iran ceasefire deal and Lebanon tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on June 18 emphasized preserving ties with the US while defending Israel’s security amid new Iran ceasefire.
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Dozens of countries warn of imminent RSF assault and atrocities in Sudan's al-Obeid
On June 18, 2026, multiple countries warned at the UN Human Rights Council that Sudan's RSF may escalate attacks on al-Obeid, endangering 500,000 civilians.
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Taiwan urges prompt US approval of $14 billion arms sale amid China tensions
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te urged the US to approve a $14 billion arms sale soon as Beijing steps up pressure on the island.
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South Korea’s KOSPI Index Tops 9000 Points for First Time, Market Cap Exceeds 80 Trillion Won
South Korea’s KOSPI index broke 9000 points on June 18, 2026, closing at 9063.84 amid strong chipmaker gains and foreign buying.
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More than 100 million Chinese consumers face rising bad debt burden, weighing on economic recovery
Over 100 million Chinese consumers struggle with bad debt exceeding 2 trillion yuan, dragging down retail sales and loan growth.