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Netflix's The Boroughs debuts as standalone series unrelated to Stranger Things
Netflix premiered The Boroughs on May 21 as a supernatural drama about elderly residents in New Mexico, separate from Stranger Things.
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79th Cannes Film Festival ends with Palme d'Or award amid strong arthouse competition
The 79th Cannes Film Festival concluded Saturday with the Palme d'Or ceremony, led by jury president Park Chan-wook judging 22 international films.
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Italian police shut down Mick Jagger's Stromboli party over local music ban
Police halted a May party on Stromboli island attended by Mick Jagger and film cast due to a local Wednesday music ban.
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Alec Segaert wins Giro d'Italia stage 12; Afonso Eulalio extends overall lead
Alec Segaert won stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia as teammate Afonso Eulalio increased his overall lead.
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USMNT defender Chris Richards suffers two torn ankle ligaments, World Cup status uncertain
Chris Richards tore two ankle ligaments and will miss Crystal Palace's Premier League match; his availability for the Europa Conference final and World Cup is uncertain.
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Forza Horizon 6 launches 'Welcome to Japan' Series 1 Festival Playlist with weekly car challenges
'Welcome to Japan' Series 1 Festival Playlist launched on May 21 in Forza Horizon 6 offering weekly challenges and car rewards.
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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 adds new characters and outdoor levels to sequel
The sequel to 2023’s Boltgun, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, introduces new playable characters and expands to outdoor environments.
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Israeli Air Strike Kills Al Jazeera Cameraman Ahmed Wishah in Gaza
An Israeli air strike killed Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah and two others in Gaza's Bureij refugee camp on June 20, 2026.
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Fire Destroys 1,200-Year-Old Reikado Hall on Japan’s Miyajima Island
A fire destroyed Reikado Hall, a 1,200-year-old Buddhist site on Miyajima Island, on May 20, 2026, but the historic eternal flame was saved.
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Putin and Lukashenko oversee first joint Russia-Belarus nuclear forces exercise
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko took part via videoconference in joint nuclear forces drills from May 19 to 21, 2026.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket to launch Paradox Drive expansion on May 27, 2026
Pokémon TCG Pocket will release its Paradox Drive expansion featuring Scarlet and Violet's Paradox Pokémon on May 27, 2026.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved requires Microsoft accounts, PS5 split-screen co-op needs no PS Plus
Halo Studios confirmed Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28 on PS5, Xbox, and PC, requiring Microsoft accounts and linking Xbox Gamertags across all platforms.
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Netflix releases Season 2 trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series
Netflix unveiled the official trailer for Season 2 of its live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, highlighting Toph mentoring Aang in earthbending.
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Counter-terrorism police probe suspected anti-Muslim attacks injuring five in Edinburgh
Police Scotland arrested a 36-year-old man after five men were injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh on June 19.
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Afghanistan women's refugee cricket team to tour England starting June 22, 2026
The Afghanistan women's refugee cricket team begins a tour of England on June 22, 2026, playing T20 matches and attending the Women's T20 World Cup final.
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Germany defeats Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage
Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 on June 20, securing a spot in the World Cup knockout stage.
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The Pokémon Company to require government ID checks in Japan to fight card scalping
The Pokémon Company will require Japan’s My Number Card ID for buying certain Pokémon TCG products and tournament entry starting August 2026.
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The Boys showrunner sought Queen Maeve cameo in final season but actress declined
Showrunner Eric Kripke tried to secure a Queen Maeve cameo in The Boys Season 5, but Dominique McElligott declined due to retirement and schedule conflicts.
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Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil dies after Israeli airstrike near Tyre
Mona Khalil, a Lebanese environmentalist known for protecting sea turtles, died June 19 after being wounded in an Israeli airstrike on June 4.
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2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams with new tiebreaker and knockout format
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 teams in 12 groups with 32 advancing to knockouts starting June 28.
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Fire Destroys Reikado Hall Housing Nearly 1,200-Year-Old Eternal Flame on Miyajima Island
A fire destroyed the Reikado Hall on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, this week, but the temple saved its nearly 1,200-year-old eternal flame.
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Twin roadside bomb blasts kill at least seven in northwestern Pakistan
Twin roadside bomb blasts in Bannu district, Pakistan killed at least seven people and wounded three on June 20, 2026.
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Fire at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Dominican Republic kills one, evacuates 1,690
A fire killed a 46-year-old Italian woman and forced evacuation of about 1,690 guests and staff at a Dominican Republic resort on June 19.
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German Journalist Eva Maria Michelmann Released from Syrian Detention and Returns Home
Eva Maria Michelmann, detained in Syria since January, was released and returned to Germany on June 19, 2026.