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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.
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Roger Federer to return for one-night exhibition at 2026 US Open on August 25
Roger Federer will play a one-night exhibition match at the US Open on August 25, 2026, marking his return to New York seven years after retiring.
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong says AI key to productivity amid labour shortages
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said June 8 that AI can boost productivity in labour-short Singapore but its impact on jobs remains uncertain.
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WHO Chief Tedros visits Uganda amid Ebola outbreak spreading from DRC
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Uganda on June 8 to assess the response to the Ebola outbreak spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Four sets of brothers compete for different countries at 2026 World Cup
Four sets of brothers are playing at the 2026 World Cup, each representing a different nation, including France, Ivory Coast, Spain, Ghana, Netherlands, Australia, and Scotland.
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Malaysia's approved investments hit RM92.8 billion in Q1 2026 with Japan top foreign investor
Malaysia recorded RM92.8 billion in approved investments in the first quarter of 2026, led by Japan's RM21.5 billion inflow, while maintaining its 2026 Opec+ oil production quota.
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Uber and Wayve to launch robotaxi service in London within months
Uber opened an interest list for a Wayve autonomous robotaxi service set to launch in London soon pending approvals.
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AMMB to Acquire Menara AmBank Office Tower for RM331 Million in Cash Deal
AMMB Holdings Bhd is acquiring Menara AmBank in Kuala Lumpur from AmFIRST REIT for RM331 million via subsidiary AmBank (M) Bhd.
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Pope Leo urges Spanish Church to listen to abuse survivors and offer reparations
Pope Leo told Spanish bishops on June 8, 2026, to listen to abuse survivors and provide reparations amid calls for justice.
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UK Prime Minister urges Apple and Google to block children’s access to nude images on devices
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Apple and Google to block nude images for under-18s or face legislation within three months.
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Sessions Court issues third-party notices for jewellery and gold bullion linked to ex-army chief's wife
Sessions Court issued notices for claims on jewellery and 3.85 kg of gold bullion tied to former army chief’s wife, with July 31 hearing set.
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NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Latvian airspace near Russian border
NATO jets, including French Rafale fighters, shot down a drone over Latvia near the Russian border on June 8 amid tensions linked to Russian electronic warfare.
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007 First Light sells 3M copies; Amazon Games unclear on sequel publishing
007 First Light sold over 3 million copies worldwide in two weeks, but Amazon Games head Jeff Gattis denies confirming sequel publishing plans.
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Strategy Inc Buys 1,550 Bitcoin for $101 Million After Prior Sale Sparked Sell-Off
Strategy Inc, led by Michael Saylor, purchased 1,550 bitcoins for $101.3 million last week, raising total holdings to 845,256 bitcoins valued near $63.9 billion.
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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.