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Bangladesh beat hosts Myanmar 2–1 to qualify for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup
Bangladesh beat hosts Myanmar 2–1 to qualify for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup

On July 2, Bangladesh defeated hosts Myanmar 2–1 in their second Group C match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Ritu Porna Chakma scored both goals for Bangladesh, striking first in the 19th minute by converting a rebound after a free-kick, and adding a second in the 72nd minute with a solo effort from the edge of the box.

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Third person charged in relation to Pheobe Bishop's alleged murder
Third person charged in relation to Pheobe Bishop's alleged murder

Kieren Daniel Mittelheuser, a 30-year-old man, has become the third person charged in connection with the alleged murder of teenager Phoebe Bishop. On Jun 1, at 7:00 p.m. (0900 UTC), he was arrested in Bundaberg West in the Australian state of Queensland and charged with two counts of accessory after the fact to murder.

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Beyoncé halts performance after "flying car" prop malfunctions mid-air above audience
Beyoncé halts performance after "flying car" prop malfunctions mid-air above audience

On June 28, American pop music act Beyoncé halted a live performance at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas due to a prop malfunction on the first night of a tour. In the middle of performing her song "16 Carriages", the Cadillac suspended in mid-air above the audience in which she was sitting in began to tilt to one side.

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Cuomo concedes to Mamdani in Democratic primary election for New York City mayor
Cuomo concedes to Mamdani in Democratic primary election for New York City mayor

On June 24, Andrew Cuomo conceded to democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City Democratic Primary election for mayor. Though Mamdani holds 44% of first-choice votes to Cuomo's 36% of first-choice votes, the race has not been called yet as the election is expected to proceed into its ranked choice voting system.

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U.S. strikes Iranian nuclear sites Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan overnight
U.S. strikes Iranian nuclear sites Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan overnight

The United States launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, overnight between June 21 and 22, aimed at disabling Iran's nuclear capabilities. The strike, designated Operation Midnight Hammer by the U.S. military, was ordered by President Donald Trump and announced late Saturday night from Washington.

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