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Somali referee denied entry into US, to miss World Cup 09.06.2026 4:45

Omar Artan was voted Africa's best referee last year and set to become Somalia's first person to take charge of a game at the World Cup.

At least 37 dead in 7.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines 08.06.2026 4:45

More than 140 others were injured in the 7.8-magnitude tremor that struck on Monday. It knocked out power in General Santos, a port city with a population of over 700,000.

Apple unveils privacy-centric AI features at Tim Cook's last WWDC 08.06.2026 4:45

Apple has introduced a new version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence.

China starts mega waterway project on world's third-longest river 08.06.2026 4:45

China has begun construction of a mega waterway project, including what is expected to become the world's largest inland ship lock, in response to the rising shipping demand along the Yangtze, the world's third-longest river.

Iran's IRGC says targeted 2 Israeli airbases in retaliatory attack 08.06.2026 4:45

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says its air force has targeted two Israeli air bases in retaliation for Israel's attacks that hit a number of radar sites. The Israel Defense Forces said the air force struck military targets in western and central Iran.

Flying car factory begins operation in Guangzhou 08.06.2026 4:45

A smart manufacturing base for flying cars recently went into operation in Guangzhou, with an annual capacity of 100 units. The vehicles can fit two people and have a maximum range of 30 kilometers.

South Korean stocks plummet over 8 pct, triggering circuit breaker 08.06.2026 4:45

South Korea's stock market opened sharply lower on Monday, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index tumbling below the 8,000 level. The tech-heavy KOSDAQ also tumbled, shedding 7.5 percent and falling below the 1,000-point mark amid broad-based selling pressure.

Zverev clinches maiden Grand Slam title at French Open 07.06.2026 4:45

Alexander Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli in five sets in the French Open final to claim his first Grand Slam. The victory made Zverev the first German man to win a major title since Boris Becker's Australian Open triumph three decades ago.

Israel says Iran fired missile barrages, Trump urges Tehran to return to negotiations 07.06.2026 4:45

The Iranian attacks came after Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs. US President Donald Trump urged Iran to stop the missile attacks and return to negotiations.

World's first prefabricated computing base begins operation in E China 07.06.2026 4:45

The world’s first prefabricated computing center base has begun operation in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, offering faster construction, lower costs and reduced land use compared with traditional facilities.

1 killed, 5 injured in suspected terror shooting in central Israel 07.06.2026 4:45

Israeli media say one person was killed and at least five others injured in a suspected terror shooting in central Israel. The shootings took place across three separate locations in central Israel, near the Palestinian West Bank city of Qalqilya.

Chinese driver Xie Yonglin claims historic FIA F3 Monaco Sprint race podium 07.06.2026 4:45

Chinese driver Xie Yonglin has made history, claiming his first F3 win and becoming the first Chinese driver to reach the podium.