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South Korea names first woman PM in 20 years

News June 8, 2026

Han Seong-sook SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook to be his next prime minister on Sunday, making her only the second woman to hold the pos...

One killed, 5 wounded in Israel shooting attacks; suspect dead

News June 7, 2026

At least one person was killed and five others wounded in multiple shooting attacks in Israel on Sunday, authorities said, with one of the perpetrators killed. Israel’s emergency service Magen David...

World Cup fever muted in Iran under shadow of war, hardship

News June 7, 2026

In a Tehran neighbourhood dotted with shops selling football jerseys and sporting goods, 10-year-old Helma was already feeling World Cup fever. “I’m supporting Iran because it’s always the champ...

Israel's permanent state of war comes with economic, social costs

Health June 7, 2026

The enormous costs of Israel’s multi-front war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s determination to turn his country into a “super-Sparta” of the Middle East are driving up the defence bud...

North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': Kim Jong Un's sister

News June 7, 2026

North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme is “absolutely non-negotiable”, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said in a statement carried by state media on Sunday, ahead of a visit by Chines...

Iran denounces ‘political pressure’ from nuclear watchdog

News June 7, 2026

• Cites restricted access to bombed nuclear sites as key reason for inspection gaps, denies seeking nuclear weapons• IAEA warns lack of access poses a ‘proliferation concern’, urges immediate ...

LA stadium workers threaten strike ahead of FIFA World Cup

Sports June 6, 2026

Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have overwhelmingly voted to authorise a potential strike during the World Cup, just days before football’s global showpiece begins. The Unite Here Local 11 un...

Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title at French Open

News June 6, 2026

Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the French Open final. The 19-year-old Russian beat Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to bec...

'I thought I would perish': Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Everest recounts ordeal

News June 6, 2026

A Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he “chewed ice” to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a miraculous rescue that stunned the climbing community. Da...

'I thought I would perish': Everest survivor recounts ordeal

News June 6, 2026

A Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he “chewed ice” to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a miraculous rescue that stunned the climbing community. Da...