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Investigation finds Starbucks plastic cups labeled recyclable are not recycled
Beyond Plastics tracked 53 Starbucks plastic cups and found none were recycled despite claims they are widely recyclable.
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Social Media and Video Platforms Overtake Traditional Media as Top Global News Sources in 2026
For the first time in 2026, social media and video platforms surpassed traditional media as the main global news sources, used by 54% of respondents.
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More than 160 oil tankers stuck in Gulf as Iran controls Strait of Hormuz
Over 160 oil tankers carrying 160 million barrels are delayed in the Persian Gulf amid Iran’s tightened control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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UK and Japan sign £18 billion investment deal focusing on offshore wind and infrastructure
The UK and Japan agreed Sunday on an £18 billion investment deal including offshore wind and infrastructure projects.
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Nvidia forecasts $91B sales for Q3 but shares fall on cautious investor sentiment
Nvidia forecasted about $91 billion in sales for Q3 2026 but its shares dropped slightly after a mixed investor response to its quarterly report.
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Development Bank of Japan to Provide ¥3 Trillion in Risk Capital over Five Years
The Development Bank of Japan will invest ¥3 trillion in risk capital with a long-term focus starting fiscal 2026.
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G7 finance ministers call for cooperation amid Middle East conflict and economic risks
G7 finance ministers met in Paris on May 19 and pledged multilateral cooperation to tackle global economic risks from the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Nearly 40% of Japanese Adults 65 and Older Want to Continue Working, Government Data Shows
Japanese government reports 39.7% of seniors want paid work beyond age 65, citing financial need and health reasons.
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Japan to Source All July 2026 Crude Oil Imports Outside Strait of Hormuz
Japan announced it will fully source July crude oil imports from outside the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions.
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Kioxia Becomes Japan's Most Valuable Company, Surpassing Toyota on June 12, 2026
Kioxia Holdings Corp overtook Toyota Motor Corp to become Japan's largest company by market capitalization on June 12, 2026.
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UK economy contracts 0.1% in April as Iran war weighs on growth
The UK economy shrank 0.1% in April 2026, its first monthly decline since August 2025, due to fallout from the Iran war.
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European stocks rise after ECB raises rates amid US-Iran tensions
European shares bounced back June 11 after the ECB raised interest rates by 25 basis points amid cautious investor sentiment over US-Iran conflicts.
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Amazon secures $17.5 billion loan to fund AI and corporate investments
Amazon agreed to a $17.5 billion loan with major banks to support AI investments and corporate spending through 2026.
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Frasers Group offers €1.98 billion to acquire remaining Hugo Boss shares
Frasers Group led by Mike Ashley made a €1.98 billion cash offer to buy remaining Hugo Boss shares at €38 each.
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Rapidus to sign semiconductor R&D agreements with UK and Italy during PM Takaichi's Europe visit
Japanese semiconductor firm Rapidus will sign cooperation MoUs with UK and Italian institutions during Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's upcoming Europe trip.
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Bank of Japan to raise key interest rate to 1% at June 15-16 meeting
The Bank of Japan will raise its key interest rate from 0.75% to 1.0% at its policy meeting on June 15-16, 2026.
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World Bank lowers 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5% amid Middle East conflict
The World Bank cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5%, citing the impact of the Middle East war and rising energy prices.
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Investigation into Air India Flight 171 crash marks one year with report delay
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau continues probe into June 2025 Air India Flight 171 crash with no final report a year later.
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Former Air Canada pilot charged for flying 900+ flights without captain license
Geoffrey Wall flew over 900 flights as Air Canada captain from 2009 to 2025 without an Airline Transport Pilot License.
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Japan's economy grows at 2.1% annualized rate in Q1 2026, beating forecasts
Japan’s economy expanded 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026, a 2.1% annualized rise that surpassed estimates amid rising inflation concerns.
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US Existing-Home Sales Rise 3.2% in May to Fastest Pace in 2026
US existing-home sales increased 3.2% in May to an annualized 4.17 million units, marking the fastest rate this year.
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Andy Burnham backs current UK fiscal rules amid Labour leadership contest
Andy Burnham signaled support for existing UK government borrowing limits and fiscal rules in his bid to become prime minister.
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US Treasury extends 30-day waiver allowing import of Russian oil from tankers at sea
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 30-day extension allowing countries to import Russian oil already in tankers at sea amid energy shortages.
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Japan's Yamada Holdings and Edion announce merger plan to form US$16 billion retail group
Yamada Holdings and Edion plan to merge, creating a consumer electronics retailer with about US$16 billion in sales.