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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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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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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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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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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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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 Starmer to ban harmful social media use for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on harmful social media use for children under 16 today.
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PhysicsX Raises $300 Million Series C Led by Temasek, Valued at $2.4 Billion
PhysicsX closed a $300 million Series C funding round led by Temasek, valuing the AI startup at $2.4 billion.
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OCBC to launch physical gold trading and storage for private banking clients June 10
OCBC announced it will start physical gold trading and storage services for institutional and private banking clients in Singapore on June 10.
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Bank Indonesia hikes benchmark rate to 5.5% amid rupiah decline and market outflows
Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on June 9 to 5.50% to support the weakening rupiah and curb market turmoil.
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Australia PM Albanese to reduce migration as far-right One Nation leads in polls
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to cut net overseas migration to 225,000 amid rise of One Nation, now leading in polls with 31% support.
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Indonesia's President Prabowo Faces Economic Scrutiny amid Currency Slide and Corruption Arrests
President Prabowo Subianto faces criticism over economic troubles, currency collapse, investor flight, and corruption in a key free meals programme.
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Aziz Yildirim returns as Fenerbahce president after eight years away
Aziz Yildirim was elected president of Fenerbahce on June 7, defeating Hakan Safi in a key vote in Istanbul.
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Croatia beats Slovenia 2-1 in final World Cup warm-up friendly
Croatia secured a 2-1 win over Slovenia in Varazdin on June 7 with a stoppage-time goal by Mario Pasalic.
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Greek police arrest Palestinian man over suspected Hamas links and cruise ship attack plot
Greek authorities arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man on Crete June 6 on suspicion of Hamas membership and plotting attacks including against an Israeli cruise ship.
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Hong Kong principal dismissed after swearing at security guards in Singapore school trip
Lee Cheuk-hing was fired after swearing at security staff during a May 22 school trip to SAFRA Jurong in Singapore.
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Spain's Yamal, Williams, and Munoz expected fit for World Cup opener on June 15
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Yamal, Williams, and Munoz are on track to play in the June 15 World Cup opener against Cape Verde.
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Nvidia inks multi-year AI infrastructure deals with South Korean tech giants including SK Group
Nvidia and South Korean firms including SK Group announced AI factory and data center partnerships to launch by 2027.
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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu to play fourth World Cup after missing daughter's birth
Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, 35, missed his daughter's birth in early June due to World Cup prep but will compete in his fourth tournament for South Korea.
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England Manager Thomas Tuchel Sets Competitive Tone Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Thomas Tuchel, England's football manager, says the team faces tough competition for starting spots and is not the top favorite at the 2026 World Cup.
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IMF Chief Warns World Unprepared for Growing Economic Shocks and AI Risks
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that frequent global economic shocks will continue and urged caution over AI’s social impact.
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Pope Leo warns Spain’s Parliament of profound global spiritual and cultural crisis
Pope Leo addressed Spain’s Parliament on June 8, 2026, warning that escalating conflict and polarisation have driven the world into a deep crisis.
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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.