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- Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round for 1st time after 2-0 win over CuracaoIvory Coast secured their first World Cup knockout round appearance with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao, featuring goals from Nicolas Pépé in each half. They will face either France or Norway on June 30. Curaçao's loss ended their chance to be the smallest nation to advance.
- Ecuador advances to knockout rounds, beating Germany 2-1Ecuador advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup by defeating Germany 2-1, with Gonzalo Plata scoring the decisive goal in the 77th minute.
- Japan clarifies 'dangerous driving' law with numeric standardsJapan passed a revised dangerous driving law with specific numerical standards for speed and alcohol levels to reduce accidents.
- Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in New York? Clues aboundRumors suggest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may wed at Madison Square Garden in New York, with reports of venue bookings and permits for events on July 2 and 3.
- David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies at 84David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at 84. He was a key figure in the brass rock movement of the late 1960s, known for hits like 'Spinning Wheel' and 'And When I Die'.
- Canadian defense minister says he discussed GCAP fighter with KoizumiCanadian Defense Minister David McGuinty discussed the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) with Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, expressing interest in the initiative aimed at developing a next-generation stealth fighter by 2035.
- U.S. jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwindsU.S. jobless aid filings decreased to 215,000 last week, with hiring remaining strong despite economic challenges and inflation rising to a three-year high. The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates again this year as job openings increased to 7.6 million in April.
- Japan household assets at end of March up 7.1% on year on rising stocksJapan household assets increased 7.1% in March 2023, driven by rising stock prices and investment trusts, while liabilities also rose due to higher borrowing.
- Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming shortage of memory chipsApple raised prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage caused by the AI boom. Analysts predict further price increases for iPhones.
- 'Heat hazard' declared for F1's Austrian GP as Europe battles scorching weatherFormula 1 drivers will use cooling equipment at the Austrian GP after 'heat hazard' rules were activated due to high temperatures, marking the first European use of the measure. The FIA implemented cooling technology following health issues in Qatar 2023, with drivers facing extreme cockpit heat despite the gear.
- Dominant Osaka sails into Bad Homburg semisNaomi Osaka advanced to the Bad Homburg semifinals with a dominant win over Ekaterina Alexandrova, setting up a match against Wang Xinyu. Karolina Muchova and Elena-Gabriel Ruse also reached the semifinals.
- Olympic hosts in France seek calm and less drama in Lyon for 2030 Winter GamesOrganizers of the 2030 French Alps Winter Games are working to finalize venues and address challenges, with Lyon selected as a new host city for some events, offering logistical advantages over the previous choice of Nice.
- Wimbledon has served up memorable fashion moments over the years. Here's a lookWimbledon's strict all-white dress code has led to memorable fashion moments, including Naomi Osaka's recent frustration over a revealed outfit and historical examples like Trey Waltke's cricket pants and Ted Tinling's designs.
- Nepalese man mistakenly arrested as police officers unaware of new ID cardA Nepalese man was mistakenly arrested in Tokyo after police failed to recognize a new type of residence card, leading to his detention for an hour before the error was corrected.
- 3 found guilty over 2024 death of university student in HokkaidoThree individuals were convicted for the 2024 murder of a university student in Hokkaido, with the main perpetrator receiving a 30-year sentence.