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Bulgaria halts weapons supply to Ukraine under new government in June 2026
Bulgaria's new government announced it will stop providing weapons from its military stock to Ukraine, emphasizing diplomatic solutions instead.
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UK, Canada, France, Norway impose sanctions on Israeli settler violence in West Bank
Britain, Canada, France, and Norway announced coordinated sanctions on June 9 targeting Israeli settler violence networks in the West Bank.
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European Stocks Fall Amid Middle East Tensions and US Tech Selloff, MPS Surges on Bid
Europe’s Stoxx 600 index slipped to a two-week low on June 8–9 as Middle East conflicts and US tech losses hit markets, while Monte dei Paschi rose on a takeover bid.
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Grammy-winning British songwriter Talay Riley fatally stabbed in East London home
Talay Riley, Grammy-winning British songwriter, was stabbed to death June 5 in his East London garden; police arrested three suspects.
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Gale-force winds hit Wellington, causing flight cancellations and evacuations
Wellington faced gale-force winds and rough seas on June 9, forcing cancellations of flights and ferries, road closures, and mandatory evacuations along the south coast.
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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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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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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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Taiwan plans tighter export controls on AI chips to China to align with US rules
Taiwan is weighing stricter export controls on AI chip sales to China to match US restrictions and curb semiconductor smuggling.
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European Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to 2.25% Amid Inflation Fueled by Iran War
The European Central Bank raised its main deposit rate by 0.25 points to 2.25% on June 11, citing inflation from the ongoing Iran conflict.
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China's May 2026 crude imports drop to lowest since 2017 amid Iran war supply disruptions
China's crude oil imports fell sharply in May 2026 to 7.8 million barrels per day, the lowest since 2017, as Iran war supply shocks cut flows at the Strait of Hormuz.
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China's May 2026 exports jump 19% led by AI hardware despite Middle East tensions
China's exports surged 19%-19.4% year-on-year in May 2026, driven by booming AI and semiconductor demand amid Middle East conflict.
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Spain and France Lead Hot Betting Market Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Kickoff
Spain and France are top favorites to win the expanded 2026 World Cup, with record global betting expected to exceed $50 billion.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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US adds Alibaba, BYD, Baidu and other Chinese tech firms to military blacklist
The US Department of Defense updated its blacklist on June 8, designating 80 Chinese companies including Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu as military-linked firms operating in the US.
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Hungarian parliament unanimously approves 40% pay cut for MPs starting July
Hungary’s parliament voted unanimously on June 8 to cut MPs’ base salaries by 40%, reducing monthly pay to about 3,690 euros before taxes from next month.
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Monster Hunter: World sales top 30 million units worldwide
Capcom's Monster Hunter: World has sold over 30 million copies globally, becoming the company's best-selling single title.
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Prada unveils NASA astronaut inner-layer ventilation garment for moon missions
On June 7, 2026, Prada revealed a new astronaut inner-layer garment made with Axiom Space for NASA's upcoming moon missions.