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UN Chief Guterres urges end to Middle East violence, reopening Gaza crossings amid escalating conflict
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned renewed Middle East violence and called for ceasefires and humanitarian access to Gaza.
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UK government trials AI legal assistants in Crown Courts to tackle 80,000-case backlog
The UK government began trialling AI legal assistants and transcription tools in Crown Courts to reduce an 80,000-case backlog.
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Senegal and Uzbekistan football teams undergo detailed US security checks before 2026 World Cup
Senegal and Uzbekistan national teams faced extensive security screenings in the US ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff.
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United States beats Paraguay 4-1 in 2026 World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium
The US men's national soccer team won 4-1 over Paraguay on June 12, 2026, in their World Cup opening match at SoFi Stadium in California.
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England defender Djed Spence to wear protective mask at 2026 World Cup after broken jaw
England defender Djed Spence will wear a protective mask throughout the 2026 World Cup due to a broken jaw sustained in May.
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Netherlands beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in World Cup warm-up with two Gakpo penalties
Cody Gakpo scored twice from the penalty spot as the Netherlands defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 in a June 8 warm-up match in New York.
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Michel Platini files lawsuits against FIFA and Infantino over 2015 payment case
Michel Platini has filed criminal and civil cases in France against FIFA and Gianni Infantino over a 2011 payment scandal.
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Apple unveils customizable equalizer controls for AirPods in iOS 27
Apple announced a new custom equalizer feature for AirPods in iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, letting users manually adjust sound frequencies.
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US disables oil tanker MT Marivex bound for Iran; 24 Indian crew rescued in Gulf of Oman
US forces disabled the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex on June 8 after it breached Iran blockade; all 24 Indian crew were safely evacuated.
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Elderly man saves eight grandchildren and son from house fire in Sibu
Umar Sidee, 66, rescued his eight grandchildren and a son from a fire that destroyed their home in Sibu on June 8, 2026.
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Malaysia advances fiscal discipline, investment, digital governance, education, and safety initiatives
Malaysia’s government and key agencies pushed fiscal reform, strategic investment, digital access, education improvements, and public safety measures this week.
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VinFast’s Q1 revenue rises 42% on Southeast Asia demand, net loss widens 59%
VinFast reported a 42% year-on-year revenue increase in Q1 2026 driven by Southeast Asian demand but saw its net loss widen by 59%.
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UN report warns of worsening ocean crisis with warming, sea-level rise, and ice loss
The UN released its Third World Ocean Assessment report on June 8, highlighting accelerating ocean warming, rising sea levels, and shrinking ice caps worldwide.
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis ban Israeli ships in Red Sea, signal further action
Houthis declared a ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea and launched attacks related to Israel, warning of possible escalation.
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CrowdStrike Names Chinese Hackers Top Espionage Threat to Tech Firms Amid AI Boom
CrowdStrike reported on June 9 that Chinese-linked hackers posed the biggest espionage threat to technology companies from April 2025 to March 2026.
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Ninja Theory cancels psychological horror Project Mara to focus on Hellblade sequel Senua
Ninja Theory has cancelled its experimental horror game Project Mara to dedicate all 85 staff to the Hellblade sequel Senua.
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AMD to invest £2 billion in UK AI sector over five years
AMD announced a £2 billion investment to boost AI innovation and infrastructure across the UK over the next five years.
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AirAsia updates child restraint device policies after family denied boarding over special needs device
AirAsia introduced new procedures for medically approved child restraint devices after denying boarding to a family on May 26.
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UN raises alarm over Taliban arrests of women in Herat amid forced hijab protests
The UN expressed concern as at least 21 women were detained in Herat for violating Taliban dress code, with protests erupting and a violent crackdown reported.
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Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5, a safer public version of its Mythos AI model
Anthropic released Claude Fable 5 with safety guardrails while deploying Mythos 5 to select organizations globally.
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Apple unveils iOS 27 and major Siri AI overhaul at WWDC 2026 keynote
Apple revealed iOS 27, a revamped Siri AI, and multiple OS updates during Tim Cook's final WWDC keynote on June 8.
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Ukraine names military unit after WWII Ukrainian Insurgent Army, straining ties with Poland
On May 26, 2026, President Zelenskyy named a Ukrainian special forces unit after the controversial WWII Ukrainian Insurgent Army, sparking Polish condemnation.
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Trump repeats baseless claims of rigged California primary elections
Donald Trump claimed California gubernatorial and LA mayoral primaries are rigged without evidence, walking out of an NBC interview when challenged.
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Malaysia detains over 30,000 foreigners for immigration offences by May 31, including 30 in Kuala Lumpur raids
Malaysia’s Immigration Department detained 30,801 foreign nationals nationwide for immigration offences up to May 31, with 30 migrants held in Kuala Lumpur raids in early June.