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WHO declares international emergency over Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHO declared a public health emergency on May 17 amid an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda with confirmed deaths and cases.
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Hansi Flick extends Barcelona coaching contract through 2028 with option for extra year
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick signed a contract extension until June 30, 2028, with an option for a further year.
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Channel 4 removes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations by two women
Channel 4 pulled all episodes of Married at First Sight UK following rape allegations by two women during filming.
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Ebola outbreak kills 88 in eastern DRC amid fears over vaccine absence
An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain has killed 88 people in Ituri province, eastern DRC, with over 300 suspected cases reported.
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Donald Trump nominates Todd Blanche as permanent US Attorney General
Donald Trump formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve permanently as US Attorney General, submitting the nomination to the Senate on June 8 or 9, 2026.
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Israeli military detains 422 activists from Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza
Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters on May 18, detaining 422 activists attempting to break Gaza blockade.
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Over 145,000 US Children Experienced Parental Detention in Trump Immigration Crackdown
Since January 2025, more than 145,000 US citizen children have had a parent detained under the Trump administration's immigration campaign.
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Germany to deploy Patriot missile system to southeast Turkey for six months from June 2026
Germany will deploy a Patriot air defence system with 150 soldiers to southeast Turkey for six months starting June 2026, replacing a US unit.
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Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for crucial Makerfield byelection on June 18
Andy Burnham will contest the Makerfield byelection on June 18 after Labour MP Josh Simons resigned to allow him to run.
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Sam Houston football player William Davis dies at 22
William Davis, a defensive back for Sam Houston, died June 6 at age 22, the school confirmed.
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Saudi PIF in talks to sell Newcastle stake to fund stadium expansion or new build
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is discussing a minority Newcastle United stake sale to finance stadium plans costing over £1 billion.
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Anthropic acquires SDK tooling startup Stainless for over $300 million
Anthropic acquired Stainless, a startup specializing in SDK and server tooling, aiming to enhance Claude’s data and tool connectivity.
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Andy Burnham backs current UK fiscal rules amid Labour leadership contest
Andy Burnham signaled support for existing UK government borrowing limits and fiscal rules in his bid to become prime minister.
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Netherlands defender Jurriën Timber ruled out of 2026 World Cup with groin injury
Arsenal defender Jurriën Timber will miss the 2026 World Cup due to a lingering groin injury, the Dutch FA announced June 8-9.
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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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Apple adds AI-powered automation and enhancements to iPhone apps in iOS 27
Apple announced AI upgrades to Shortcuts, Safari, Messages, and Phone apps at WWDC 2026, debuting with iOS 27 later this year.
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Apple updates Liquid Glass design with customization and improved readability in iOS 27, macOS 27
Apple introduced a transparency slider and enhanced Liquid Glass UI in iOS 27 and macOS 27 at WWDC 2026, improving readability and customization.
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Somali referee Omar Artan denied entry to US ahead of 2026 World Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States on June 6 despite holding a valid visa, barring him from officiating at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
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Liverpool striker Divock Origi retires from professional football at 31
Divock Origi announced his retirement from professional football on June 8, 2026, after a career highlighted by key Liverpool victories.
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Apple unveils macOS 27 Golden Gate with new Siri AI and performance upgrades
Apple announced macOS 27 Golden Gate at WWDC 2026, featuring UI refinements, faster performance, and a revamped Siri AI.
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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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Google updates NotebookLM with Gemini 3.5, Antigravity cloud compute, and expanded formats
Google rolled out an update to its NotebookLM research tool on June 8, adding Gemini 3.5 AI, Antigravity compute, and new features.
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Meta alleges NSO Group violated court injunction with new WhatsApp spyware phishing attacks
Meta accused NSO Group of violating a US court injunction by targeting fewer than 10 WhatsApp users with spyware-linked phishing attacks.
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Nintendo fined €35 million in France over Switch Joy-Con drift issues
France’s DGCCRF fined Nintendo €35 million for misleading consumers about defective Switch Joy-Con controllers.