South Korea’s KOSPI crashes 8% and triggers circuit breaker
The South Korea stock market crash of Monday, 8 June 2026, saw the KOSPI plunge 8% and trigger a circuit breaker after Iran strikes, a Broadcom miss and US jobs data.
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Philippines 7.8 earthquake kills eight, triggers tsunami
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday, 8 June 2026, killing eight and triggering tsunami warnings across the Asia-Pacific region.
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SAPS investigates Woolworths explosions after two stores hit
SAPS has deployed a national forensic task team after Woolworths stores in Pretoria and Bloemfontein were hit by explosions 24 hours apart in late May 2026.
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Artists exit Freedom 250 as Trump-backed concert falls apart
Six acts have pulled out of Trump-backed Freedom 250 concerts, including Bret Michaels and Martina McBride, citing safety threats and political deception.
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Jill Biden says memoir reveals shock at Joe’s debate
Jill Biden’s memoir ‘View from the East Wing’, out 2 June 2026, reveals she was “horrified” watching Joe Biden’s 2024 debate disaster and still doesn’t know why it happened.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on Cape Canaveral launch pad
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral during a static fire test. No injuries were reported.
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Three dead including child in Dallas apartment gas explosion
Three people including a child are dead after a gas explosion destroyed a Dallas apartment building in Oak Cliff on 28 May 2026. Search ongoing.
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CBS News fires 60 Minutes correspondents in sweeping overhaul
CBS News has fired 60 Minutes correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega in a sweeping overhaul linked to editor-in-chief Bari Weiss in May 2026.
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Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic violence and felony charges
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs was arrested on five charges including felony strangulation; released from custody as DA reviews the case.
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American doctor tests positive for Ebola in Congo
American doctor Peter Stafford has tested positive for Ebola in the DRC as the US implements travel restrictions from affected countries.
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BTS, Madonna and Shakira headline World Cup 2026 final show
BTS, Madonna and Shakira will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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Alex Murdaugh murder conviction overturned, new trial ordered by South Carolina Supreme Court
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions in a unanimous ruling, citing improper jury interference by the trial clerk.
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Princess Charlotte turns 11 as the royal family shares her annual birthday portrait
Princess Charlotte turned 11 on May 2 as the royal family released her annual birthday portrait. A look at how she’s grown up in the public eye.
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Aung San Suu Kyi transferred from prison to house arrest in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest in Myanmar. Her son says moving her is not freeing her. The junta cites an amnesty.
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Trump’s awkward marriage joke to Melania goes viral during King Charles visit
Trump’s awkward joke about his marriage to Melania during the King Charles White House visit went viral. The Kimmel fallout is escalating.
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Cole Allen charged with attempted assassination of Trump after White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack
Cole Allen, 31, has been formally charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. What the court heard.
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Sabastian Sawe makes history as first man to win a competitive marathon in under two hours
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 in London to become the first man to win a competitive marathon in under two hours, shattering the world record.
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White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen to face federal court
Cole Thomas Allen, 31, is set to be arraigned in federal court after opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. What we know so far.
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Trump safe as gunman opens fire at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC on Saturday. Trump was rushed to safety; suspect Cole Tomas Allen is in custody.
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Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids
A Canadian tourist was killed and others wounded in a shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Moon on 20 April 2026.
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Japan on alert for second major quake after 7.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Tokyo
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan on 21 April 2026, triggering a tsunami warning and a megaquake advisory that has put the country on high alert.
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Sacked British civil servant faces Parliament over Mandelson vetting failure as Starmer crisis deepens
Sir Olly Robbins faces Parliament over hiding Lord Mandelson’s failed vetting from UK PM Keir Starmer in a crisis that has drawn in Trump.
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King Charles leads two days of commemorations for Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday
King Charles leads two days of royal commemorations for Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday with a fashion exhibition, a national memorial and a new £40m charity.
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Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai in landmark joint operation between Irish and UAE authorities
Cartel leader Daniel Kinahan, 48, was arrested in Dubai on 15 April 2026 in a joint Irish-UAE operation, the first use of the permanent UAE-Ireland extradition treaty.
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Prince Harry says the royal system killed Princess Diana in emotional Melbourne address
Prince Harry told a Melbourne summit on 16 April 2026 that the royal system killed Princess Diana, in his most direct public statement on his mother’s death.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home attacked twice in four days as anti-AI violence escalates
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home was attacked twice in four days in April 2026. A man has been charged with attempted murder in the first incident.
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Cruise ship runs aground at Fiji’s famous ‘Cast Away’ island
MV Fiji Princess runs aground near Cast Away filming location in Fiji. All 30 passengers safely evacuated as salvage operations begin at iconic Monuriki Island.
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Waitrose fires employee of 17 years for stopping Easter egg thief
Walker Smith stopped a repeat shoplifter from stealing Lindt Easter eggs at Waitrose in London. After 17 years with the company, he was sacked for it.
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Boere Bond UK diplomat expelled from Russia as FSB claims spy plot
Russia has expelled British diplomat Janse van Rensburg on FSB spy claims, with the Boere Bond framing drawing South African attention to the dispute.
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Storm Dave batters UK over Easter weekend with 80mph gusts and snow
Storm Dave is hitting the UK over Easter 2026 with 80mph gusts, snow and major rail and ferry disruption, affecting millions of travellers and SA expats.