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7 Days Left: LiberNovo Maxis, Big & Tall's Ultimate Seat

7 Days Left: LiberNovo Maxis, Big & Tall's Ultimate Seat

HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / June 9, 2026 / Built from the ground up for larger frames, the Maxis series launches June 16 starting at €829, with super early bird savings up to 48% off MSRP.

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Mexico promises peaceful World Cup opening despite protests

Mexico promises peaceful World Cup opening despite protests

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests.

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Somali referee is dropped from World Cup after turned back at US border

Somali referee is dropped from World Cup after turned back at US border

A Somali referee was on Monday dropped from the World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, reigniting concerns about how Donald Trump's immigration crackdown could disrupt the tournament.

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OpenAI makes move to go public one week after rival Anthropic

OpenAI makes move to go public one week after rival Anthropic

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Monday took the first step toward going public, one week after arch-rival Anthropic announced its own filing, as both companies look to raise the massive sums needed to expand.

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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US

Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football's governing body FIFA said on Monday.

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World Cup is 'full circle' for London-raised US striker Balogun

World Cup is 'full circle' for London-raised US striker Balogun

Raised in London by Nigerian parents, Folarin Balogun didn't quite know what to expect when he signed up to play for the United States at the World Cup.

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Olise smashes hat-trick as France beat N. Ireland in pre-World Cup game

Olise smashes hat-trick as France beat N. Ireland in pre-World Cup game

Michael Olise sparkled brightest in a star-studded France attack on Monday, hitting a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over outgunned Northern Ireland in Lille.

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Serena Williams to return to tennis in Queen's doubles on Tuesday

Serena Williams to return to tennis in Queen's doubles on Tuesday

Serena Williams will take part in her first professional tennis match in nearly four years on Tuesday after organisers confirmed the order of play at London's Queen's Club.

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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US: FIFA

Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US: FIFA

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football's governing body FIFA said on Monday.

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Brazil suspends dengue vaccine following two deaths

Brazil suspends dengue vaccine following two deaths

Brazil said Monday it was temporarily suspending use of the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine following two suspicious deaths.

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