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Nithya Raman advances to November runoff for LA mayor, edging out Spencer Pratt
Nithya Raman secured second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, advancing to a runoff against incumbent Karen Bass.
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UN urges immediate lifting of US sanctions on Cuba citing severe humanitarian harm
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk said US sanctions since January 2026 are causing critical harm to Cubans, including rising infant deaths and medicine shortages.
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Elon Musk unveils SpaceX’s AI1 satellite and plans one million AI data center satellites
Elon Musk revealed detailed designs of SpaceX’s AI1 satellite and outlined plans to build one million AI data center satellites.
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UK grid expects 800MW power demand spike during England's World Cup opener
Britain’s grid operator anticipates up to 800MW surge in electricity demand during England's June 17 World Cup game against Croatia.
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Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung and actor Jung Kyung-ho confirm split after 14 years
Sooyoung of Girls’ Generation and actor Jung Kyung-ho confirmed their breakup after dating for 14 years, agencies said June 9.
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Utsunomiya captures roaming black bear after days of sightings, school closures
Officials in Utsunomiya captured a 100-kg black bear after multiple sightings forced city schools to close for several days.
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US and Iran Sign Initial Peace Deal Ending War and Reopening Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran signed a 14-point peace deal on June 29, ending their war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz after four months of conflict.
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US-Iran tensions rise after US Apache downed and retaliatory strikes exchanged
A US Apache helicopter went down June 8 near Strait of Hormuz, triggering US strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation on US bases.
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Global Nuclear Weapons Spending Hits Record $119 Billion in 2025
Nine nuclear-armed countries spent nearly $119 billion on nuclear arsenals in 2025, a 19-20% rise from 2024.
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Studies link smartphone spread to falling birth rates in US and worldwide
Research shows smartphone adoption since 2007 correlates with declines in birth rates among US and global females aged 15 to 24.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim urges ethical, human-centred AI development in Tokyo speeches
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for AI development rooted in ethics, humanity, and inclusive governance during Tokyo talks on June 9 and 10.
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GSK agrees to acquire US cancer biotech Nuvalent for $10.6 billion
GSK announced it will acquire Nuvalent, a US cancer biotech, for about $10.6 billion at a 40% premium.
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AI Agent Skills, Vector Search, and OpenAI Plugins Lead GitHub Stars Today
Trending repos focus on AI agents synthesizing social data, efficient vector search in Rust, and expanding OpenAI plugin ecosystem.
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AI firm Perplexity commits to 2028 IPO regardless of Anthropic and OpenAI filings
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed the company will go public in 2028 regardless of Anthropic or OpenAI IPO outcomes.
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Former MACC chief Azam Baki files defamation suit against Albert Tei after intimidation probe ends
Azam Baki, former MACC chief, sued businessman Albert Tei for defamation following a police intimidation probe closed as no further action.
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UBS halves Asia ESG staff amid global sustainability restructuring
UBS cut its Asia sustainability office staff from seven to three amid wider global ESG workforce reductions.
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Gordie Howe International Bridge nears June 15 opening despite prior Trump threats
The US-Canada Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.7 billion project, is set to open around June 15, 2026, after years of construction and political dispute.
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US Justice Department files denaturalisation cases against 17 immigrants for fraud and crimes
The Justice Department filed denaturalisation cases on June 8 against 17 naturalised US citizens accused of immigration fraud and serious offenses.
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SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs may add $4 trillion to US stock market
SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic plan IPOs that could inject nearly $4 trillion new shares into US market this year.
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Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong boost enforcement against illegal gambling during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Law enforcement across Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong have launched intensified crackdowns on illegal gambling tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting June 11.
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Israel and Iran Exchange Missile Strikes in June 7-8 Attacks Amid Trump Ceasefire Calls
Israel and Iran broke a ceasefire June 7-8, exchanging missile strikes, before agreeing to a one-week non-aggression pact brokered by Trump.
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ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The ICC suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan pending disciplinary proceedings over sexual misconduct accusations.
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Zelenskyy holds positive talks with US envoys to advance Ukraine peace efforts
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner on June 8 to discuss renewing diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine.
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Google orders over three million TPU chips from Intel for 2028 production
Google has contracted Intel to produce more than three million TPU AI chips for delivery in 2028, boosting Intel shares in early trading.