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Strait of Hormuz to stay open with Iran and Oman setting new transit fees
Iran and Oman announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to shipping under new transit fee rules despite US opposition.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Tops $1 Billion at Global Box Office
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie surpassed $1 billion worldwide after about 10 weeks in theaters, becoming 2026's first billion-dollar film.
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Malaysia launches crackdown on foreigners running illegal businesses on social visit passes
Malaysia's Home Ministry ordered a multi-agency operation to stop foreigners misusing social visit passes for unlawful business activities.
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Nelly Korda wins 2026 US Women's Open by one shot at Riviera Country Club
Nelly Korda won the 2026 US Women's Open with a score of 8-under 276, edging Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez by one stroke.
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US stock markets plunge as tech selloff intensifies amid strong jobs report
The Nasdaq fell over 4% on Friday, dragged down by major tech losses and concerns over Fed rate hikes.
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Youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protests in New Delhi demand Education Minister’s resignation over exam leaks
Thousands joined Cockroach Janta Party protests in New Delhi on June 6 demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign over exam paper leaks.
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6000 march silently in Fleurance to honor 11-year-old Lyhanna killed after judicial failures
About 6,000 people marched silently in Fleurance June 7 to honor 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose killing sparked outrage over child protection failures in France.
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Cambodia scam centres rise to 86 despite government crackdown, Amnesty slams effort
Cambodian authorities report action against 250 scam centres, but the number operating rose to 86 by April 2026 amid criticism of ineffective enforcement.
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Asian Stocks Plunge on June 8 on US Rate Hike Fears, Middle East Tensions
Asian markets sank sharply on June 8 as South Korea's KOSPI triggered a circuit breaker amid US rate hike fears and Middle East tensions.
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Schmigadoon! wins Best Musical; Death of a Salesman revival takes six Tonys
Schmigadoon! won Best Musical and Death of a Salesman revival led play honors with six Tony Awards June 7 in New York.
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Global nuclear warheads slightly decline as risks rise, SIPRI warns
SIPRI reports a small drop in global nuclear warheads but warns of rising nuclear risks amid modernization and deployment.
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Lawsuit filed to block UFC Freedom 250 event at White House on June 14, 2026
The Public Integrity Project sued to stop UFC Freedom 250 scheduled for June 14 on the White House South Lawn amid federal permit disputes.
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Robin van Persie sacked as Feyenoord head coach after 16 months despite Champions League spot
Feyenoord dismissed Robin van Persie as head coach after 16 months, citing inconsistent performance and a declining points trend.
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Persona 4 Revival remake set for release on February 18, 2027
Persona 4 Revival, a remake with updated visuals and gameplay, will launch worldwide on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on February 18, 2027.
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Migrant boat capsizes near Malta; at least 10 bodies recovered, 48 rescued
A boat carrying about 60 migrants from Libya capsized off Malta on June 7; Italian rescuers recovered 10 bodies and saved 48 survivors.
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Magnitude 7.8 earthquake off southern Philippines kills at least 37, injures hundreds
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Mindanao on June 8, killing at least 37 and injuring 487, prompting tsunami warnings across Southeast Asia.
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Los Angeles uses tiny homes to cut street homelessness ahead of 2026 World Cup
Los Angeles has deployed prefabricated tiny homes and spent hundreds of millions to reduce its street homeless population ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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South Korean singer IU faces online trolling over protest support demands
South Korean singer IU has been targeted with online trolling demanding she fund snacks for election protestors after a ballot shortage in Seoul.
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AI agents, vector search, and offline survival tools lead GitHub trends today
Vector indexing, advanced AI agents, and new flexible notebooks headline top GitHub projects gaining stars rapidly today.
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7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines, Killing Dozens and Triggering Tsunami Warnings
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit off Mindanao’s southern coast on June 8, killing 32-41 people and causing widespread damage and tsunami alerts.
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Six injured in stabbing at New York City's Penn Station, suspect in custody
Six people were stabbed at Penn Station in New York City on June 7; suspect is in custody and all victims are expected to survive.
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Nine injured in shooting near England's World Cup training base in Kansas City
Nine people were injured in a shooting near England’s World Cup base camp in Kansas City on June 6.
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Oil prices surge as Iran fires missiles at Israel, threatening ceasefire
Iran launched missiles at Israel on June 7, triggering Israeli airstrikes and pushing oil prices near $97 a barrel.
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Florentino Perez re-elected Real Madrid president; Jose Mourinho to return as head coach
Florentino Perez won Real Madrid presidency with 65% of the vote and confirmed Jose Mourinho’s return as head coach.