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The Socceroos have urged their fellow Aussies to get behind them in their crucial World Cup clash with Paraguay on Friday, whether they ‘officially’ take the day off or not.

SINGAPORE: Singapore on Wednesday (Jun 24) extended condolences to Timor-Leste over the death of its former President Francisco Guterres.Mr Guterres, who served as Timor-Leste’s sixth president, died on Sunday in a Malaysian hospital. He was 71.The former leader held office from 2017 to 2022, after decades of fighting for his country’s independence.In a letter to his Timor-Leste counterpart Jose Ramos-Horta, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam hailed Mr Guterres’ devotion to his country. “President Guterres devoted his life to Timor-Leste,” wrote Mr Tharman.“In the struggle for independence and later as president, he played a crucial role in strengthening Timor-Leste’s democratic institutions and…

A blockbuster earnings report from Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) breathed fresh life into the artificial intelligence trade on Thursday, sending semiconductor stocks surging globally and temporarily easing investor concerns over stretched valuations and the enormous costs associated with building AI infrastructure.Micron shares rose 16% in premarket trading after the company reported record quarterly revenue, record gross margins and record earnings, while also unveiling long-term agreements designed to lock in supplies of its high-bandwidth memory chips.The upbeat report helped reverse a recent pullback in technology stocks that had been triggered by concerns that years of blistering gains in AI-related shares had…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cristiano Ronaldo’s international goal drought ended in grand fashion on Tuesday afternoon in Houston, as he scored twice in the 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan.The Portuguese legendary striker was in good spirits throughout the match, but one question that he got during his post-match interview rubbed him the wrong way.And it involved a comparison to Argentina’s Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts after the first half during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 23, 2026. (Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)Ronaldo…

An oil tanker navigates the strait, reportedly hugging the western coast, despite threats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have warned against any crossings of the Strait of Hormuz without authorisation, saying vessels not complying “will be dealt with” and criticising a new route through the waterway.The future of the strait, a vital route for energy shipments that was effectively blocked by Iran during the more than 100-day war between the United States and Iran, is a key sticking point in negotiations between the sides.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listTehran has…

Supreme Court sides with marijuana user in gun case, protecting Second Amendment rights The Supreme Court delivered a unanimous ruling siding with a marijuana user in a gun case, asserting that the government cannot prosecute individuals for firearm possession simply due to cannabis use. Fox News contributor Joey Jones highlights the ruling’s importance for Second Amendment rights, drawing a comparison to alcohol and emphasizing responsible gun ownership by marijuana cardholders in Florida. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Justice warned California on Wednesday that it would file a lawsuit against state officials if they do not…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Oklahoma Arby’s manager is facing a felony poisoning charge after police say surveillance video showed her allegedly spitting into a customer’s food, while a lawsuit filed by the same customer claims the incident led to a herpes infection.Amanda Hendricks, a former manager at an Arby’s restaurant in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, was charged with felony poisoning with intent to injure after an investigation into a March incident involving customer Jennica Church, according to court records cited by local outlets.”I love Arby’s — not anymore,” Jennica Church told outlet KJRH.According to an affidavit…

Ippei Naoi | Getty ImagesInvestors continue to rely on professional financial advisers for their final investment decisions, even as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in the initial stages of research, according to a survey by HSBC. The survey, which polled around 10,000 affluent and high-net-worth individuals across 10 markets, found that 62% use financial professionals and institutions as their main source of investment ideas. About 37% of respondents said human financial experts had the greatest influence on their final investment decisions, three times as many as those who cited AI, according to HSBC. Reassurance and strategic expertise were among…

LDV Australia looks set to continue offering the cheaper T60 alongside its bigger, newer Terron 9, with an updated model firming for our market.

“REMAIN ALERT”Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ordered ministries and government agencies to work closely with local authorities.”I ask residents in areas that experienced strong shaking to remain alert for the possibility of additional earthquakes of similar intensity,” Takaichi said on X.Japan is one of the world’s most seismically active countries, sitting on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific “Ring of Fire”.The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, typically experiences hundreds of jolts every year and accounts for about 18 per cent of the world’s earthquakes.The vast majority are mild, although the damage they…