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Three hurt in reported Manchester school stabbing

Co-op Academy was locked down as police cars and helicopters swarmed the school

Manchester schoolgirl arrested after three injured in reported stabbing

No visas, no tickets: Iran's World Cup 2026 drama

The US has presented a number of bureaucratic hurdles for Iran at the football spectacle

Iran's national team players (From L) defender Mehdi Torabi, left winger Mehdi Ghayedi, midfielder Amirmohammad Razzaghinia, left winger Mohammad Mohebi and goalkeeper Payam Niazmand boarding a plane at Antalya Airport ahead of their departure to Mexico for the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament, in Antalya, Turkey.

Pakistan, Lebanon Army chief meet for crucial talks

Pakistan has been mediating between the US and Iran to end the months-long conflict

Pakistan's Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (R) speaking with General Rodolphe Haykal, Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces during their meeting in Rawalpindi.

Omar Artan denied entry, out of FIFA World Cup 2026

US Customs and Border Protection said Artan was denied entry due to "vetting concerns"

Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan

Philippines quake toll hits 41, thousands displaced

In Sarangani, some areas are reachable only by helicopter as aftershocks slow rescues

A collapsed building after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 9, 2026.

Dubai extradition lands Irish gangster in 24-year jail

The case stems from a violent, long-running feud between Kinahan and Dublin’s Hutch gang

Sean McGovern was described by the judge Patrick McGrath as a "senior lieutenant" of the Kinahan cartel.

Trump says in 'final throes' of Middle East peace deal

Trump signals imminent announcement on long-awaited Middle East accord

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) whispers to US President Donald Trump after handing him a note saying the Middle East peace deal is “very close” during an event at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo taken on October 8, 2025.

Trump cheered, booed at NY arena before NBA finals game

Trump’s appearance on arena screens sparks loud jeers before tipoff

US President Donald Trump attends the NBA Finals Game in New York.

Tehran's international airport reopens

Iran restores international air traffic as hajj pilgrims land in Tehran

Tehran's international airport has reopened and flights carrying hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia have landed, Iranian news agencies reported early Tuesday.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeking Trump pardon

Crypto kingpin’s plea lands on president’s desk despite earlier Trump denial

Disgraced FTX mogul petitions White House as pardon bid moves to Trump

Apple bets on AI again: Gemini to power Siri upgrade

Tim Cook’s final WWDC sees Apple outsource key iPhone AI features to Google

Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers his last keynote address during the Apple WWDC at Apple Park on June 08, 2026 in Cupertino, California.

Suthar’s dream debut helps India crush Afghanistan

Debutant Manav Suthar shines with 7 wickets as Shubman Gill and KL Rahul score centuries

India's Manav Suthar, centre, is congratulated by teammates after taking his fifth wicket of the innings on day three of the Test match against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, on Monday, June 8, 2026.

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