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The death of the popular journalist and blogger described as a "one-woman WikiLeaks" sparked outrage around the world and put Malta, the European Union's smallest member state, in the spotlight over its apparent rule-of-law failings.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

ADP said U.S. businesses added 98,000 new jobs in June to mark the smallest increase in three months.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

The Caribbean island of Curacao, which became the smallest country ever to qualify, did not get through but they did claim a point against Ecuador.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

What we got instead was plucky Cape Verde playing No. 3 Spain to a draw and becoming the smallest nation to reach the elimination rounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

By the time I’m finished it’s after five o’clock in the morning and it must be starting to get the smallest bit light outside.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse