Press review · Tuesday, 9 June 2026
09 June 2026
9,202 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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theguardian.com
Sasquatch ‘sightings’ reignite fervour and scepticism about ape-like beast
Latest reports from rural Ontario add to tales going back decades about bipedal creature also known as Bigfoot
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katu.com
Report: Federal judge warns DOJ against reviving 'lawfare' compensation fund
Richard Leon, a senior district judge in Washington, D.C., reportedly cautioned federal attorneys against walking back their statements on the fund's closure.
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channelnewsasia.com
China-linked accounts used ChatGPT to help create fake Facebook personas, avoid detection: OpenAI
The chatbot was also asked to assist in conceptualising an AI tool to monitor online opinion and collect "harmful" content from "key persons", according to OpenAI's latest threat report.
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nbcnews.com
Live updates: U.S. launches 2nd day of strikes; Iran fires back and says Strait of Hormuz closed
The latest news and live updates as the U.S. attacks Iran, Tehran strikes Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain and says the Strait of Hormuz is closed after Trump warning.
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Crowds turn out in Barcelona for pope blessing Sagrada Família’s final tower
As completion of 144-year basilica nears, questions swirl over resemblance of church to architect’s original plans
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Middle East crisis live: US and Iran trade strikes again, after Trump warns Tehran will ‘pay the price’ for stalled talks
US launches second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
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oilprice.com
Oil Prices Spike as Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed | OilPrice.com
Oil prices rose sharply after Iran claimed it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to fresh U.S. military strikes.
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US and Iran exchange strikes for second day, as ceasefire appears close to collapse
Explosions reported across Iran after Donald Trump vowed to ‘hit them hard again’, with Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan targeted by Tehran
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jpost.com
Donald Trump threatens to 'bomb s*** out of Iran' if agreement not reached | The Jerusalem Post
Trump also asserted that Israel was not involved in the strikes, which reportedly targeted Iranian air defenses and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
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katu.com
ActBlue CEO pleads the Fifth: Rep. Bryan Steil says investigation will move forward
The CEO of the largest Democratic fundraising platform pleaded the Fifth nearly two dozen times Wednesday rather than answer questions from lawmakers.
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cbsaustin.com
Maine Wire cites past conduct claims & tattoo dispute as scrutiny follows Platner
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner won his party’s primary in Maine, setting up a general election contest against Sen. Susan Collins.
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abc7ny.com
Hochul announces 500 free World Cup tickets for New Yorkers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 500 free World Cup tickets for working families with kids, first responders and military families.
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abc.net.au
World's biggest whale graveyard found off Australia
Follow the latest headlines from ABC News, Australia's most trusted media source, with live events, audio and on-demand video from the national broadcaster.
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Four days of extreme rain in Indonesia killed 7% of world’s rarest great apes, study finds
Critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan population falls after heavy rain and landslides, fuelled by climate crisis, in North Sumatra
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theglobeandmail.com
Trump signs $70-billion bill to fund his immigration enforcement agenda
Bill provides $38-billion for ICE and $26-billion for the Border Patrol; additional $5-billion would cover unforeseen costs
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NJ Transit ramps up service, staffing ahead of FIFA World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium
To prepare, NJ Transit says about 1,600 conductors and 400 engineers will be working or on standby Saturday. Hundreds of customer ambassadors will also be stationed throughout the system, including at New York Penn Station, to help travelers.
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scmp.com
Trump says US might not renew trade deal with Mexico and Canada
The future of the USMCA pact hinges on negotiations over the coming months.
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france24.com
Bill Gates calls Epstein meetings a ‘grave error’ while defending actions in house testimony
Bill Gates said on Wednesday he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning before the House Oversight…
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wlos.com
Bill Gates tells House Oversight panel in Epstein probe: 'I have never victimized anyone'
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee in an interview for its Jeffrey Epstein investigation, "I have never victimized anyone."
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usatoday.com
Canadian pilot flew for years without correct license, police say
Investigators likened the case of fraud to a \
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Ukraine war briefing: Moscow car bomb kills Russian ammunition chief – reports
Second car bomb was discovered and blown up by authorities; more panic buying of fuel in Russia as Ukrainian attacks bite. What we know on day 1,568
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6abc.com
FIFA frustrations: Residents near Fan Fest concerned; bars waiting on approval to stay open late
Craft Hall is one of 65 establishments in the city to apply for a permit to stay open until 4 a.m. However, as of Tuesday night, all 65 spots were still waiting on final approval from the state's liquor control board.
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Car bomb kills senior Russian military official near Moscow
Video appears to show Col Damir Davydov’s BMW bursting into flames and bystanders pulling him from wreckage
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pbs.org
What to know about the growing opposition to an Albanian resort linked to the Trump family
Albania’s state anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation related to the project but has not disclosed details.
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nbcnews.com
Taiwan test fires U.S. rocket system for the first time toward Chinese mainland
Wednesday marked the first time it has fired the precision weapon on the west coast, in central Taiwan‘s Taichung.
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Video shows family’s car slowing before Israeli troops shot dead Palestinian baby
Footage appears to contradict Israeli military’s account of killing of seven-month-old Sam Abu Haikal in West Bank
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komonews.com
Trump administration defends White House UFC event, calls lawsuit 'inexcusable'
The event celebrates President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and America's 250th anniversary.
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nine.com.au
US government shutdown: Trump unhappy with deal but expects breakthrough by weekend
US news Donald Trump government shutdown border wall unhappy with deal
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foxnews.com
Belfast burns after Sudanese migrant arrested in brutal knife attack
A Sudanese asylum seeker accused of blinding a Belfast man in one eye during a stabbing attack appeared in court as anti-immigrant unrest spread.
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understandingwar.org
Iran Update Special Report, June 9, 2026
The Iranian regime is attempting to use calibrated force in an attempt to extract concessions from the United States.
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ktvz.com
Madison Square Garden blasts NYC over new security measures for Knicks Game 4: ‘A convenient excuse’
By Mark Morales, Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Madison Square Garden officials blasted the NYPD and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after they unveiled their security plan for Game 4 of the NBA Finals that still includes frozen zones and restrictions, despite President Donald Trump not being in attendance for the next game. “The
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japantimes.co.jp
Taiwan simulates destroying an invading Chinese force in coastal drill
The military described the amphibious assault training as a more realistic combat scenario with less preparation time.
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abcnews.com
12 killed, 9 injured in mass shooting in Johannesburg settlement, police say
A manhunt was underway for "more than 10" suspects, police said.
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click2houston.com
Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero's welcome
A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States has returned to Somalia’s capital of Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials.
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Former Air Canada pilot charged after allegedly flying without proper license for 16 years
Geoffrey Wall is alleged to have flown over 900 flights domestically and internationally between 2009 and 2025
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understandingwar.org
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 9, 2026
The Kremlin is seeking to delegitimize the results of Armenia’s June parliamentary elections, in which Civil Contract Party won a majority.
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Middle East crisis live: Iran launches broad retaliatory attacks after US strikes over downed helicopter
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps says it has targeted an airbase in Jordan hosting US forces, as well as Kuwait and Bahrain, in response to US strikes
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Israeli attack on Tyre in Lebanon kills eight as evacuation ordered for Christian quarter
People flee historic district of ancient city after airstrikes hit residential areas and damage archaeological sites
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abc7.com
Flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
More cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed. Officials say the parasite could devastate the nation's cattle industry.
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World Cup by the numbers: 1,248 players, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever
This marks the second time that the tournament will be played in multiple countries with Japan and South Korea sharing the 2002 edition.
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idahonews.com
Texas teen convicted of murder in a fatal stabbing at a high school track meet
A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a meet was convicted of murder Tuesday in a trial that drew national a
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dw.com
'Conflict Trends': Civil wars, international fights hit high
There were more state conflicts in 2025 than at any other time since World War II, a new study has found. Last year was also the third-deadliest since the end of the Cold War.
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defensenews.com
After FCAS demise, Germany’s options include ordering more F-35 warplanes
“Knowing what we know today, we wouldn’t set up a program in this way again,” Pistorius said.
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Flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
More cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed. Officials say the parasite could devastate the nation's cattle industry.
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Why the 2026 World Cup is so controversial
The 2026 World Cup has come under fire even before kickoff. Criticism is mounting over US President Donald Trump’s travel bans, high ticket prices, the expansion to 48 teams as well as its environmental impact.
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nbcnews.com
Israel launches new Lebanon strikes even as Trump insists Iran deal coming soon
Israeli strikes Tuesday on southern Lebanon came hours after the president’s latest optimistic assessment, and risked renewed fighting with Tehran.
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Who’s calling the shots? Netanyahu and Trump at odds over their war
Despite starting the Iran war in tandem with Israel, the US president is pushing for a swift exit as pressure builds at home.