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Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing
A Thai court sentenced two Uyghur men to death for a 2015 bombing at Bangkok's Erawan Shrine that killed 20 and injured over 100.
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22 countries jointly warn Iran to halt attacks on foreign soil
On June 11, 2026, 22 nations including the US and European states issued a joint warning to Iran over attacks targeting people abroad.
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FBI Seizes 13 Websites Linked to Alleged Chinese Espionage Targeting US Officials
US Justice Department and FBI disabled 13 websites used to recruit US security clearance holders for alleged Chinese spying.
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Philippine President Marcos says country likely involved in any Taiwan conflict due to proximity
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the country will likely be involved in Taiwan conflict due to its location and 200,000 Filipinos in Taiwan.
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OpenAI bans China-linked ChatGPT accounts over US AI data center influence efforts
OpenAI banned China-linked ChatGPT accounts that tried to influence US debates on AI data centers and tariffs through fake social media posts.
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Philippines demands China remove floating structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines urged China on June 10 to remove a 6-by-6-meter floating structure from Scarborough Shoal, citing unauthorized presence.
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Hong Kong charges seven people and two firms over deadly 2025 Wang Fuk Court fire
Hong Kong authorities charged seven individuals and two companies with manslaughter and other offenses over the 2025 Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 168 people.
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European confidence in US as ally falls to historic low at 11%
Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries now see the US as an ally, down from 22% in late 2024, amid growing doubts about US defense commitments.
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May 2026 second hottest on record globally with early European heatwave and El Niño forming
May 2026 marked the second hottest May globally, driven by an early European heatwave and onset of an El Niño event.
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Mass shooting kills 12 and injures 9 in Johannesburg informal settlement
At least 12 people were killed and 9 injured in a late-night mass shooting in the Jumpers informal settlement in Johannesburg.
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Trump Holds $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Sale as Negotiating Chip with China
US President Donald Trump delayed a $14 billion Taiwan arms sale, calling it a key bargaining tool with China after a Beijing summit.
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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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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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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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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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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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US imposes visa restrictions on 100+ Nicaraguan officials after activist Brooklyn Rivera dies in custody
The US barred visas for over 100 Nicaraguan officials and relatives following the death of indigenous activist Brooklyn Rivera in government custody.
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France and Germany end joint Future Combat Air System fighter jet project amid disputes
France and Germany have officially abandoned the joint Future Combat Air System fighter jet project over industrial disagreements.
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Switzerland to hold June 14 referendum on capping population at 10 million
Switzerland will vote June 14 on a referendum to constitutionally cap its population at 10 million, limiting immigration and impacting labor markets.
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung outlines policy goals at first anniversary press conference
President Lee Jae-myung held a press conference on June 8, 2026, reviewing his first year and announcing a major investment plan.
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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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Xi Jinping to visit North Korea June 8-9 in first trip there since 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a two-day state visit to North Korea on June 8-9, his first since 2019, to strengthen bilateral ties and mark treaty anniversary.