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Destiny 2's final update 'Monument of Triumph' launches, ending active development
Bungie released Destiny 2's last major update, Monument of Triumph, on June 9, 2026, ending active content development for the game.
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Nancy Pelosi Endorses Connie Chan for San Francisco Congressional Seat
Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan on May 18 to succeed her in Congress representing the 11th District.
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UK, allies sanction settler violence networks; France bans Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich
The UK, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, and Norway sanctioned networks linked to settler attacks; France banned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and others today.
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Japan's economy grows at 2.1% annualized rate in Q1 2026, beating forecasts
Japan’s economy expanded 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026, a 2.1% annualized rise that surpassed estimates amid rising inflation concerns.
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Sony ends PC releases for single-player PS5 games to keep console exclusivity
Sony announced it will keep narrative single-player PlayStation 5 games exclusive to the console, reversing plans for PC releases.
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Knife attack in Belfast sparks anti-immigrant violence and riots
A Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder after a knife attack in Belfast, triggering violent anti-immigrant protests across the city.
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Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion and Switch 2 port set for October 9, 2026
Capcom announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion and a full Nintendo Switch 2 port, releasing October 9, 2026 worldwide.
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US Existing-Home Sales Rise 3.2% in May to Fastest Pace in 2026
US existing-home sales increased 3.2% in May to an annualized 4.17 million units, marking the fastest rate this year.
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EU to propose 21st sanctions round on Russia including entry ban for Russian soldiers
The European Union plans to propose a new sanctions package targeting Russian banks, oil traders, and for the first time, Russian soldiers, on June 10.
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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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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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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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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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Square Enix reveals new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer and confirms multi-platform launch
Square Enix unveiled a new Kingdom Hearts 4 gameplay trailer and confirmed launch across Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off with Mexico-South Africa; 48 teams set to compete
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins June 11 in Mexico City with 48 teams playing 104 matches across North America.
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Emma Raducanu wins opening match at Queen's Club, first victory since March
Emma Raducanu defeated Anna Blinkova 6-0, 6-3 in her first match win since March at the Queen's Club WTA event.
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Xenoblade Genesis announced for Nintendo Switch 2 with 2027 launch
Nintendo revealed Xenoblade Genesis, a new RPG for Nintendo Switch 2, at its June 9, 2026 Direct, set to launch in 2027.
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Square Enix announces Final Fantasy Resonance, first HD-2D Final Fantasy game for October 2026
Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, a new HD-2D JRPG releasing globally in October 2026 with no microtransactions.
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FromSoftware's The Duskbloods to hold closed network test on Nintendo Switch 2 in summer 2026
FromSoftware will launch a closed network test this summer for The Duskbloods, an 8-player PvPvE game exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.
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Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave announced for Nintendo Switch 2, coming September 17, 2026
Nintendo announced Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave for Switch 2, releasing September 17 with four protagonists and multiple editions.
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Nintendo announces 2026 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2
Nintendo revealed a fully remade Ocarina of Time for its Switch 2 console, timed for release this year to mark Zelda’s 40th anniversary.
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Pokémon Pokopia launches free underwater update and paid DLC expansion starting June 2026
Pokémon Pokopia adds free underwater exploration update in August and begins selling a three-part paid DLC Expansion Pass on June 10, 2026.
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Microsoft Xbox faces component shortages, adjusts Project Helix console plan
Microsoft Xbox struggles with hardware shortages and redesigns Project Helix to improve affordability and flexibility.