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Germany cancels F126 frigate contract, Rheinmetall shares tumble nearly 19%
Germany canceled its contract for six F126 frigates from Rheinmetall, shifting to eight smaller Meko A-200 ships from TKMS, sending stocks sharply lower.
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Kadokawa CEO Takeshi Natsuno retains position despite activist investor pressure
Kadokawa CEO Takeshi Natsuno survived a June 24 shareholder vote amid pressure from Oasis Management over Elden Ring profits.
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Germany's nationwide rail network halted by GSM-R communication failure
Deutsche Bahn stopped all train services across Germany late June 23 after a failure in the GSM-R digital radio system disrupted communication.
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Indonesia orders miners to supply 2.7 million tonnes more coal amid Java blackouts
Indonesia’s energy ministry directed miners to urgently provide 2.7 million tonnes of additional coal in June after rolling blackouts hit Java.
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Nissan shareholders vote out influential outside director Motoo Nagai
Nissan shareholders rejected the reappointment of Motoo Nagai and voted in Junichi Shinbo as a new director at the June 23 annual meeting.
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Eurozone June PMI Rises to 49.5 Indicating Slower Contraction in Business Activity
Eurozone PMI rose to 49.5 in June, its highest in three months, showing slower contraction in business activity, S&P Global reported today.
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US Weighs Tariffs on Imported Semiconductors to Boost Domestic Production
US government considers tariffs on imported chips to encourage reshoring but sets no immediate plans to impose them, officials say.
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Microsoft settles lawsuit by Swedish pension fund over $69 billion Activision deal
Microsoft agreed to a $250 million settlement with Swedish pension fund AP7 to end lawsuits over its 2022 acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
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Microsoft settles $250 million lawsuit from Swedish pension fund over Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft agreed to pay $250 million to Swedish pension fund AP7 to settle claims over Activision Blizzard acquisition valuation.
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UK proposes single market for goods with EU amid trade talks ahead of July summit
The UK government proposed a single market for goods with the EU as part of efforts to deepen trade ties before a planned July summit.
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Canada’s inflation rate rises to 3.2% in May, highest since 2023
Canada’s consumer price index rose 3.2% year-on-year in May 2026, exceeding the Bank of Canada’s target range for the first time since 2023.
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US Issues 60-Day Licence Allowing Iranian Oil Sales Amid Peace Talks
The US Treasury began a 60-day licence on June 22 permitting Iran to sell oil internationally during peace negotiations.
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Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility injures 54, 13 dead reported
An explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Barzan gas plant on June 21 injured 54 workers and left 18 missing, with at least 13 confirmed dead.
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Record 5.8 Million Yen Paid for Pair of Yubari Melons at 2026 Auction
A pair of premium Yubari melons sold for a record 5.8 million yen at the first 2026 auction in Sapporo on May 22.
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Amazon UK boss cites education system failures amid rising youth unemployment
Amazon UK country manager John Boumphrey blamed education system gaps for rising youth unemployment as UK jobless rate edged up to 5%.
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Adidas leads 2026 World Cup marketing with 14 team sponsorships, Nike backs 12 teams
Adidas sponsors more teams and invests heavily in World Cup marketing while Nike's campaign draws stronger digital views.
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Copper Prices Near Record Highs on AI Demand and Middle East Sulfur Supply Risks
Copper prices surged close to record levels in May due to investor speculation amid AI-driven demand and sulfur supply threats from Middle East conflicts.
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Saudi Arabia's March 2026 Oil Export Revenues Reach Highest in Over Three Years
Saudi Arabia earned about $24.7 billion from oil exports in March 2026, led by higher prices and a new Red Sea shipping route.
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UK retail sales rise 1.2% in May 2026 boosted by hot weather and promotions
UK retail sales volumes increased 1.2% in May 2026 after April’s 1% drop, driven by record heat and strong promotions.
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Japan's core inflation steady at 1.4% in May amid government subsidies
Japan's core consumer price index held at 1.4% year-on-year in May 2026, aided by subsidies and stable energy costs.
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Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as oil prices ease after US-Iran truce
The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% by a 7-2 vote amid a more positive oil price outlook following a US-Iran truce.
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Ship Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked Weeks After US-Iran Deal
Only seven ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz since the June 14 US-Iran agreement while about 580 remain waiting in the Gulf.
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Japan's Fair Trade Commission raids six ice cream firms over suspected price-fixing cartel
Japan's Fair Trade Commission on June 16 raided six major ice cream companies suspected of colluding on price hikes.
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UK inflation steady at 2.8% in May; Bank of England keeps interest rate at 3.75%
UK inflation held steady at 2.8% year-on-year in May 2026, and the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on June 18.