DAILY EDITION · 2026

June 26, 2026 · Published at 07:00 Beijing Time

THE WORLD YESTERDAY.

1 Daily Overview · 8 Global Stories

A complex world, made clear.

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WHAT HAPPENED

Over the past 24 hours, Brazil, Mexico, and Morocco reached the World Cup knockouts, while South Africa entered the last 32 for the first time. Venezuela suffered powerful earthquakes, a cargo ship was attacked near Oman, Europe endured record heat, Congo tightened Ebola travel rules, Anthropic accused an Alibaba-linked team of extracting Claude capabilities, Micron surged on AI memory demand, and Kenyan protesters were dispersed again.

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Mexico finished with three wins and no goals conceded, while South Africa reached the World Cup knockouts for the first time

WHAT HAPPENED

Between 05:00 on June 25 and 05:00 on June 26 Beijing time, Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil, Morocco beat Haiti 4-2, the Czech Republic lost 3-0 to Mexico, and South Africa beat South Korea 1-0. Vinicius led Brazil to first place in Group C, Mexico stayed perfect, and South Africa crossed the group-stage line for the first time.

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Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 188 people

WHAT HAPPENED

Two powerful earthquakes struck Caracas and coastal Venezuela. By 05:00 Beijing time, officials had confirmed at least 188 deaths, more than 1,500 injuries, and about 250 damaged buildings. La Guaira was among the hardest-hit areas, where residents were still searching without enough heavy equipment.

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A cargo ship was attacked near Oman, and the UN halted evacuation operations in the Strait of Hormuz

WHAT HAPPENED

A Singapore-flagged cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile near Oman. The UN maritime agency paused assistance for ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz while safety guarantees were reviewed. U.S. officials blamed Iran; Tehran said only ships using its designated routes would receive safety guarantees.

SourceThe Guardian
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Britain broke its June temperature record as tens of thousands of schools closed across Europe

WHAT HAPPENED

Southwest Britain reached 36.7 C, setting a new national June record, while Paris reached 40.9 C. About 13,500 schools in France closed or adjusted classes, and more than 1,000 schools in Britain closed fully or partly. The heat also brought drowning risks, outdoor-work restrictions, grid strain, and hospital pressure.

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Congo Ebola outbreak has passed 1,100 cases, and France confirmed its first imported case

WHAT HAPPENED

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has infected more than 1,100 people, with cases also confirmed in Uganda. After France confirmed its first related imported case, Congo required people from affected areas or close contacts to undergo 21 days of monitoring and restrict travel. Africa CDC raised response funding needs to $1.4 billion.

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Micron’s market value briefly moved above Meta and Tesla

WHAT HAPPENED

Strong guidance and AI memory demand pushed Micron shares up more than 18%, lifting market value to about $1.398 trillion and briefly above Meta and Tesla. Customers have committed about $22 billion to secure high-bandwidth memory and related chip supply in advance.

SourceReuters
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Kenyans commemorated victims of the 2024 protests, and police again used tear gas

WHAT HAPPENED

Kenyans gathered in Nairobi to commemorate victims of the 2024 protests against tax hikes and living costs. Police set up barriers outside parliament and used tear gas to disperse crowds; 355 people were arrested nationwide. The government has promised compensation for abuses by security forces, while families and civic groups want investigations and accountability.

SourceAssociated Press
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