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US judge dismisses Musk’s xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI
A San Francisco judge said xAI failed to show that OpenAI induced former xAI engineer Xuechen Li to steal trade secrets.
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Europe
Hungarian parliament rules out Orban return with 8-year limit for PMs
Viktor Orban was ousted by PM Peter Magyar in an election in April after 16 years in power. Magyar has promised a ‘regime change’.
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United States & Canada
Trump to hold political rally on July 4 to mark US 250th anniversary
US president promises the event, to be held in Washington, will be ‘the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all’.
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US, Iran electronically sign Hormuz deal ahead of formal ceremony
Terms of the accord remain secret nearly a day after the announcement to end the conflict, with leaders due in Switzerland on Friday.
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Europe
EU says China trained Russian troops as bloc weighs tougher stance on Beijing
Kallas cites verified reports of Chinese training for Russian forces as Brussels weighs sanctions and new trade measures.
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Health & Environment
Hong Kong market sample tests positive for H9 bird flu after boy infected
Boy contracts mild strain of virus and Centre for Health Protection says risk of serious outbreak is low.
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Politics
Relief and wariness: Asia watches US-Iran deal for real impact
While the deal may ease some economic pressure on Asian governments, the ‘real test’ is whether it will hold, analysts say.
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East Asia
Japan, Italy to boost tech, critical minerals cooperation
The nations seek closer ties, particularly on supply chains amid concerns about over-reliance on China for critical minerals.
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Hong Kong
New women’s lacrosse team coach to be ‘present’ as Hong Kong aims for Olympics
Unlike previous coaches, ex-Great Britain midfielder Emily Gray will be based in the city to coach the team during its critical periods.
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Global Economy
After US-Iran deal, tanking oil prices, analysts see ‘grey area’ for China firms
‘There’s still uncertainty on the longevity of this deal’, ING analyst says as traders wait to see if sanctions will be lifted while weighing potential for Israeli interference.
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China Economy
Will a US-Iran deal ease pressure on China’s sanctions-hit firms?
From refiners to shippers, Chinese firms have been swept up in Washington’s Iran sanctions campaign. Could a new US-Iran deal change that?
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Europe
34 fetuses found in Polish doctor’s garden
The 57-year-old medical pathologist is suspected of using the fetuses to perform experiments and now faces up to 12 years in prison.
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Military
Is Beijing planning to make more drones overseas for Middle Eastern buyers?
Norinco displaying a model assembly line at a top defence exhibition could mean the firm hopes to make more weapons overseas.
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Asian markets rise on news of US-Iran peace deal
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that both nations have agreed to an immediate end to military operations on all fronts.
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United States & Canada
Fox to buy Roku for US$22 billion to fuel streaming push
The dea gives Fox access to the more than 100 million households using Roku’s streaming platform.
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Entertainment
Why A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ producer is going even smaller for Season 2
Ira Parker talks about the Game of Thrones spin-off’s Season 2 and how stars Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell are like brothers off-screen.
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Formula One (F1)
Stopping Hamilton when he ‘smells blood’ will not be easy, Mercedes F1 boss says
Toto Wolff is all too aware of the threat posed by the British seven-time world champion, who won his first race with Ferrari on Sunday.
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Politics
Wave of Philippine government website hacks raises alarm over weak cybersecurity
Analysts warned that repeated breaches of high-profile state websites could erode trust even if no sensitive data were stolen.
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People
Thailand’s Thaksin is out of jail, but can he ‘leave politics behind’?
While the former PM is ‘no longer a political magnet’, analysts say he will still be behind the scenes as Pheu Thai tries to make a comeback.
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China Economy
China credit data shows demand dip, household deleveraging amid weak investment
But while traditional industries are mired in a downturn, hi-tech firms look to expand – many through direct financing.
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As short-sellers circle the yen, a repeat of 1997 Asian crisis looms
A Japan declining in competitiveness presents a tempting target, with short-sellers likely to also target economies like India and Indonesia.
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China Business
China Evergrande liquidators seek judicial review of SFC agreement with PwC HK
Failed developer’s creditors have been made HK$1 billion worse off by the agreement, liquidators say.
15 Jun 2026 - 8:26PM
Law and Crime
Mirror dancer left with ‘catastrophic disabilities’ awarded HK$6.29m in damages
Judge Phillis Loh grants 31-year-old Mo Li, who needs three carers to provide round-the-clock assistance, maximum compensation under various headings.
15 Jun 2026 - 8:22PM
Europe
London court convicts 2 men of plot to torch houses and car linked to UK PM
A Russian-speaking figure who went by the name ‘El Money’ offered one of the men money through Telegram to torch the properties.
15 Jun 2026 - 8:12PM
Diplomacy
Trump may get birthday gift of an Iran deal, but the party may be short-lived
As the US, Iran and Pakistan announce they have reached an agreement on the conflict, Chinese analysts flag Israel as unpredictable factor.
15 Jun 2026 - 8:07PM
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Tech
China is a step closer to self-reliance in quantum computing production: Beijing
The country is pushing for self-reliance in important industries amid competition with the US over advanced technology fabrication.
15 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
Military
China’s military mouthpiece cites SpaceX role in warning of satellite arms race
Official newspaper cites Elon Musk’s firm as an example of how the US is rapidly speeding up the military use of low-orbit satellites.
15 Jun 2026 - 7:20PM
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Travel & Leisure
How Marilyn Monroe owned her beauty and sexuality with pioneering boldness
Marilyn Monroe’s inspiring efforts to create and shape her public image are being celebrated at LA’s Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
15 Jun 2026 - 7:15PM
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In pictures: Hong Kong football fans gear up for 2026 Fifa World Cup
15 Jun 2026 - 7:10PM
United States & Canada
Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital tax
The US is the biggest importing country for French wines and spirits, accounting for 21 per cent of the overall export market last year.
15 Jun 2026 - 7:02PM