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    [2026-06-21 15:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: How an indie shorts festival keeps drawing the biggest stars
    Snippet: Now in its 22nd edition, the Mise-en-scene Short Film Festival pairs big-name actors and directors with emerging filmmakers
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782913
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    [2026-06-21 15:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Woori Financial boosts growth, inclusive finance funding by W10tr
    Snippet: Woori Financial Group said Sunday it will expand funding for its "Future Shared Growth Project" by 10 trillion won ($6.5 billion), stepping up support for strategic industries, small businesses and financially vulnerable borrowers.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782912
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    [2026-06-21 15:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Lee names former Yonhap chief, ex-prosecutor to senior presidential posts
    Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung’s office on Sunday announced a new lineup of senior staff in a broad reshuffle, as Lee begins the second year of his five-year term.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782910
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    [2026-06-21 15:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: 'Whale' author worries society is losing its empathy
    Snippet: New novel on Korean War orphans reflects Cheon Myeong-kwan's search for humanity
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782906
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    [2026-06-21 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Egypt boss denies Mohamed Salah rift ahead of vital World Cup clash against New Zealand | The National
    Snippet: Egypt’s quest for a first World Cup win resumes on Sunday with a crucial clash against New Zealand at BC Place in Vancouver (Monday, 5am UAE).
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/06/21/egypt-boss-denies-mohamed-salah-rift-ahead-of-vital-world-cup-clash-against-new-zealand/
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    [2026-06-21 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: Trump marched in to transform DC’s famed reflection pool. The result is just like his presidency
    Snippet: June 21, 2026 — 3:30pm
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-marched-in-to-transform-dc-s-famed-reflection-pool-the-result-is-just-like-his-presidency-20260621-p608og.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-21 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: LG to host descendants of Ethiopian war veterans
    Snippet: LG Group said Sunday it will sponsor a 36-day visit to Korea by the Kagnew Choir, made up of descendants of Ethiopian veterans who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War, as part of efforts to honor their service and strengthen cultural ties.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782903
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    [2026-06-21 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Vance in Switzerland for US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz closed again
    Snippet: Making ‘progress’ on Tehran’s nuclear programme and Lebanon ceasefire are expected to top the agenda
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3357809/vance-switzerland-us-iran-talks-strait-hormuz-closed-again?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-21 15:19 UTC+10:00] [Asim Munir] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Vance in Switzerland for US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz closed again
    Snippet: Making ‘progress’ on Tehran’s nuclear programme and Lebanon ceasefire are expected to top the agenda
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3357809/vance-switzerland-us-iran-talks-strait-hormuz-closed-again
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    [2026-06-21 15:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Korea's US stock boom is only getting started: Toss strategist
    Snippet: Retail investors' US holdings near $200 billion as AI stocks fuel Wall Street presence
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782899
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    [2026-06-21 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (World Cup) N. Korea skips reports on World Cup matches involving S. Korea, U.S., Japan
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's state media excluded games involving South Korea, the United States and Japan from its apparently unauthorized coverage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup matches.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260621002200315
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    [2026-06-21 15:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Half of S. Korean elementary teachers feel helpless dealing with parents
    Snippet: Nearly half of elementary school teachers in South Korea say they feel helpless in dealing with parents, a new report showed, nearly three years after the death of a young teacher in Seoul sparked nationwide debate over teachers’ rights.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782884
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    [2026-06-21 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Changes to support regional Queensland patients a 'drop in the ocean'
    Snippet: Sun 21 Jun 2026 at 3:04pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-21/qld-budget-patient-travel-scheme-cost-of-living/106824492
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    [2026-06-21 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Goalline technology denies Japan goal by fractions
    Snippet: Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen makes an "unbelievable save" to prevent Japan from doubling their lead by the finest of margins, in their 2026 World Cup match at Estadio Monterrey.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cgevqpe33jvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-06-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Leadership uncertainty 'enormously disruptive', former top civil servant warns
    Snippet: Leadership uncertainty is "enormously disruptive" and presents a "big challenge" for the government, a former cabinet secretary has said.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq3n5g218no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-06-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Toy Story 5] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: To the tablet and beyond: does Toy Story 5 go hard enough on technology?
    Snippet: The animated sequel sets up a tug-of-war between physical and digital play for children but is still eager not to be an anti-tech screed
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/21/toy-story-5-go-hard-enough-on-technology
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    [2026-06-21 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: BI nabs American on FBI’s most wanted list
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested and deported an American wanted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for his alleged role in a massive healthcare fraud scheme worth billions of dollars.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/21/news/bi-nabs-american-on-fbis-most-wanted-list/2369548
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    [2026-06-21 14:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Scams targeting foreign nationals soar amid K-culture tourism boom
    Snippet: As more fans from overseas travel to South Korea for concerts, merchandise and other cultural experiences, police data has shown a sharp rise in fraud reports filed by foreign nationals.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782878
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    [2026-06-21 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Israeli strikes on Gaza kill nine, including Al Jazeera journalist | The National
    Snippet: Israeli strikes and gunfire across the Gaza Strip on Saturday killed at least nine people, including a child and a journalist working for Al Jazeera, health officials said.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/21/israeli-strikes-on-gaza-kill-nine-including-al-jazeera-journalist/
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    [2026-06-21 14:50 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Australia’s Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card
    Snippet: Miguel Almirón sent off against Turkey for covering mouth
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/21/australias-jackson-irvine-has-no-sympathy-for-paraguay-after-historic-world-cup-red-card
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    [2026-06-21 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Bird flu detection 'a distant concern' for Victoria, industry says
    Snippet: Topic:Avian Influenza
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-21/bird-flu-wa-distant-concern-for-victoria-industry-says/106824504
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    [2026-06-21 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: RT News
    Title: Starmer could step down as early as Monday – Telegraph
    Snippet: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer could announce plans to step down as early as next week amid collapsing support within his Labour Party, the Telegraph reported on Saturday, citing government officials.
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641920-starmer-step-down-next-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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    [2026-06-21 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Staff Sergeant Nave Habshoosh named as fourth soldier killed in southern Lebanon tank incident
    Snippet: Staff Sergeant Nave Habshoosh was killed in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced on Sunday morning.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899992
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    [2026-06-21 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Protester tries unsuccessfully to stop voyage as whaling resumes in Iceland
    Snippet: Sun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:45pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-21/iceland-whaling-protester-crows-nest/106824548
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    [2026-06-21 14:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Why Korea keeps returning to soccer every four years
    Snippet: Anchored by memories of the country’s 2002 miracle run, World Cup transcends sport in S. Korea, becoming an expression of unity, belonging and collective emotion
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782862
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    [2026-06-21 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Florida man tries to steal medical helicopter at scene of car crash he reportedly caused
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/21/us-news/florida-man-tries-steal-medical-helicopter/
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    [2026-06-21 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Middle East Eye
    Title: White House adviser says Iran invasion would be a ‘suicide mission’
    Snippet: David Sacks, a technology adviser to President Donald Trump, has defended the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, describing it as "a tremendous achievement" and arguing that diplomacy offers a better path than an expanded military conflict.
    Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/white-house-adviser-says-iran-invasion-would-be-suicide-mission
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    [2026-06-21 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (profile) Veteran journalist of 30 yrs appointed presidential communication secretary
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- Seong Ghi-hong, the new presidential secretary for public relations and communication, is a veteran newswire journalist with 30 years of experience covering politics, the economy and national news.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260621002000315
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    [2026-06-21 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
    Snippet: Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point against Ecuador
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg58z9gl34o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-06-21 14:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Le Sserafim, Illit, Katseye's 'Iconic By Mistake' breaks into UK chart
    Snippet: Surprise collaboration continues its global rise with strong Spotify performances worldwide
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782852
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    [2026-06-21 14:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Sung Si-kyung, Raisa release first duet ballad 'Heaven Knows'
    Snippet: Korean ballad singer Sung Si-kyung teamed up with Indonesian singer Raisa for their first duet, "Heaven Knows," a romantic ballad released Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782851
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    [2026-06-21 14:23 UTC+10:00] [Bolivia] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Bolivian president declares state of emergency and deploys military to quell anti-government protests
    Snippet: Bulldozers sent in to clear roadblocks that have stifled the country as farmers and Indigenous groups protest against conservative president
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/21/bolivian-president-declares-state-of-emergency-and-deploys-military-to-quell-anti-government-protests
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    [2026-06-21 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The New York Times
    Title: Mideast Live Updates: New Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Set to Start in Switzerland
    Snippet: Lucerne, Switzerland9:10 a.m. June 21
    Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/21/world/iran-us-trump-lebanon
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    [2026-06-21 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Dear You gets 8 extra Teochew shows in Singapore after ‘overwhelming’ demand
    Snippet: The decision comes after all eight of the Chinese migration film’s previously announced Teochew-language screenings sold out
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3357805/dear-you-gets-8-extra-teochew-shows-singapore-after-overwhelming-demand?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-21 14:15 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Dear You gets 8 extra Teochew shows in Singapore after ‘overwhelming’ demand
    Snippet: The decision comes after all eight of the Chinese migration film’s previously announced Teochew-language screenings sold out
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3357805/dear-you-gets-8-extra-teochew-shows-singapore-after-overwhelming-demand
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    [2026-06-21 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: World Cup 2026: Who is Deniz Undav? German striker with Kurdish roots scores twice against Ivory Coast | The National
    Snippet: A second-half double from substitute Deniz Undav fired Germany to a last-gasp 2-1 win over Ivory Coast to secure a place in the last 32 of the World Cup on Saturday night.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/06/21/world-cup-2026-who-is-deniz-undav-german-striker-with-kurdish-roots-scores-twice-against-ivory-coast/
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    [2026-06-21 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: SBy Sean Tarek Goodwin
    Snippet: Sean Tarek Goodwin is a reporter with ABC News in Sydney. He began his career with the ABC as a reporter in the West Australian Goldfields where he won the 2022 WA Media Award for audio news for his coverage of regional mental health. Prior to that, Sean studied and worked across economics, social enterprise and media in Sydney and Berlin.
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/sean-tarek-goodwin/13300678
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    [2026-06-21 14:11 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: US disputes Iranian claims about closing Strait of Hormuz as negotiators head to Switzerland
    Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/usa-israel-iran-war-updates-june-21-2026/
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    [2026-06-21 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: More than just happy to be here, New Zealand hunts first-ever knockout run
    Snippet: New Zealand head coach Darren Bazeley listens to a question during a press conference on the eve of the team’s World Cup soccer match against Egypt, Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/new-zealand-world-cup-f9efc273ed30be14971c3c9dcf36d55f
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    [2026-06-21 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Shakespeare, Bowie, Einstein: Mona opens one-of-a-kind underground library
    Snippet: By Ashleigh Barraclough
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-21/mona-library-phrontisterion-david-walsh-opening/106824466
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    [2026-06-21 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Drone vision of Coogee Beach community swim-out.
    Snippet: Sun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:03pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-21/drone-vision-of-coogee-beach-community-swim-out/106824902
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    [2026-06-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)
    Snippet: We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and Mexico
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/21/the-2026-world-cup-team-of-the-tournament-so-far-without-the-superstars
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    [2026-06-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong parents turn to summer school options in Asia amid soaring airfares
    Snippet: Applications to UK summer schools drop 35 per cent as travel costs surge, driving demand for cheaper Asia-based programmes, education consultants say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3357803/hong-kong-parents-turn-summer-school-options-asia-amid-soaring-airfares?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong parents turn to summer school options in Asia amid soaring airfares
    Snippet: Applications to UK summer schools drop 35 per cent as travel costs surge, driving demand for cheaper Asia-based programmes, education consultants say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3357803/hong-kong-parents-turn-summer-school-options-asia-amid-soaring-airfares
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    [2026-06-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chess legend Magnus Carlsen hopes Norway’s return to World Cup ‘will be new normal’ for team
    Snippet: In Hong Kong for the team rapid and blitz championships, world No 1 is also excited about the return of Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3357774/chess-legend-magnus-carlsen-hopes-norways-return-world-cup-will-be-new-normal-team?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Magnus Carlsen hopes Norway’s return to World Cup ‘will be new normal’ for team
    Snippet: In Hong Kong for the team rapid and blitz championships, world No 1 is also excited about the return of Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3357774/chess-legend-magnus-carlsen-hopes-norways-return-world-cup-will-be-new-normal-team
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    [2026-06-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [SOCCER] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: The Japan Times
    Title: Cristiano Ronaldo’s struggles put Portugal in tough spot at World Cup
    Snippet: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane all made blistering starts to the World Cup. And then there was Cristiano Ronaldo.
    Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/21/soccer/world-cup/ronaldo-portugal-world-cup-decision/
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    [2026-06-21 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Quick hits: Snakes at Germany's training and a player nicks a ref's watch
    Snippet: Sun 21 Jun 2026 at 1:55pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-21/world-cup-quick-hits-june-21/106824400
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    [2026-06-21 13:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Samsung sharpens HBM strategy at global meeting
    Snippet: Samsung Electronics reviewed plans to expand high-bandwidth memory shipments and secure long-term supply agreements with major AI customers at its global strategy meeting last week, as tightening memory supply and soaring AI demand boost the strategic importance of HBM, industry sources said Sunday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10782841
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    [2026-06-21 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Warriors star named on bench for first time since release request
    Snippet: Sun 21 Jun 2026 at 1:54pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-21/nrl-live-blog-warriors-cowboys-storm-raiders-roosters-sharks/106824882
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