A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the Philippines’ Mindanao as severe storms threaten up to 88 million people across the U.S. Midwest and Plains, while traders now expect Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions to persist through year‑end. Security headlines include SIPRI’s estimate that India’s nuclear arsenal has grown to about 190 warheads and Israel acknowledging a halt in fighting with Iran while warning of strong responses to future attacks. Health developments range from WHO-praised efforts against the DRC Ebola outbreak and accelerated vaccine work to new tests that could spare many breast and prostate cancer patients from aggressive treatments, alongside other global incidents and market moves.
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A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Maasim, Sarangani, shaking General Santos and other parts of Mindanao. Images from MindaNews showed damage including a collapsed school building in Davao del Sur.
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India’s nuclear stockpile has expanded to around 190 warheads, according to the SIPRI Yearbook 2026. The assessment notes a focus on longer-range capabilities amid ongoing tensions with China and Pakistan.
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CBS News warns that severe storms could bring flooding to parts of the Midwest and northern Plains, potentially affecting more than 88 million people. Forecasters advise residents to monitor alerts for heavy rain, damaging winds, hail, and localized flash flooding.
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The head of the World Health Organization visited Uganda and praised its efforts to contain spillover cases from the Ebola outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. According to officials, the DRC has recorded 515 confirmed infections and 91 deaths since mid-May, while Uganda has reported 19 cases and two deaths, most involving Congolese nationals crossing the border. The WHO has declared an international health emergency over the outbreak.
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Market participants now expect traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will not return to normal until at least the end of the year, a sharp change from two weeks ago. Odds have shifted from a 60% chance of reopening before August to expectations of a much later normalization in this key global shipping corridor.
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A landmark international trial offers the strongest evidence yet that a test co-invented by UBC’s Dr. Torsten Nielsen can safely spare many high-risk breast cancer patients from chemotherapy. The approach could reduce exposure to serious side effects while tailoring treatment.
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Clinical Lab Products reports a urine test outperformed PSA testing and MRI for monitoring low‑risk prostate cancer on active surveillance, reducing unnecessary biopsies by 64%. The findings suggest a less invasive pathway for many patients, pending broader validation and adoption.
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Marvell Technology will be added to the S&P 500, reflecting investor enthusiasm tied to AI infrastructure demand. The company’s profile has risen following industry attention around Computex and broader chip-sector gains.
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Researchers say vaccine doses targeting the expanding Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be ready for human testing within two to three months. A more promising candidate may take up to nine months to reach trials as teams race to keep pace with transmission.
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One in eight people worldwide is now living with obesity — and the consequences stretch far beyond the bathroom scale. Around 90 percent of type 2 diabetes cases are attributable to excess body weight, making the two conditions almost inseparable.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged a halt in fighting with Iran while asserting Israel’s right to self-defense. He vowed to respond with force to any future attacks.
Read full article →Texas has confirmed two additional cases of the New World screwworm, highlighting the challenge of stopping the pest’s spread. Authorities warn the parasite could devastate the U.S. cattle industry if not contained.
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Dubai Police said a minibus rammed a truck that had halted due to a technical malfunction, resulting in multiple fatalities among Indian workers. Preliminary findings indicate the stationary truck was stranded on the roadway when the collision occurred, India Today reports.
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The US Justice Department announced plans to strip citizenship from 17 individuals nationwide. CNN describes the effort as part of the Trump administration’s unprecedented push targeting naturalized citizens.
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The Guardian reports early research indicates a muscle growth drug could reduce the loss of lean tissue associated with popular weight‑loss injections. The approach could improve outcomes for patients but will require further trials to confirm safety and efficacy.
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Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum hailed President Bola Tinubu, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and security agencies for the rescue of 434 captives in Ngoshe. He commended the coordinated security effort behind the operation.
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TechCrunch reports Google has updated NotebookLM, making Gemini 3.5 the default model and adding new software skills aimed at research and generating varied outputs. The tool can now help build a source repository from chat and offers enhanced coding-like capabilities to support Q&A and project workflows.
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U.S. Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Samuel Alito each sat out separate rulings related to a firearms conviction and pensions payments. The recusals follow established standards to avoid potential conflicts of interest.
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Google unveiled one of the largest NotebookLM updates since Audio Overviews, shifting the product from a research assistant toward creating a wider range of downloadable outputs. A hands-on report highlights three new features to try first and notes the tool’s grounding in user-provided materials to reduce hallucinations.
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Malcolm Phillips, former manager of Skircoat Lodge in Halifax, was found by a jury to have committed sexual offenses against six victims between 1976 and 1994 but has been deemed unfit to stand trial. The 93-year-old walked free despite the findings related to decades of abuse.
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The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs appealed to the Security Council to maintain humanitarian access and financing for Afghanistan. The call comes amid ongoing needs affecting vulnerable communities, OCHA reports.
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Ars Technica reports that first-stage booster B1067, which debuted five years ago, has set a new reuse record after a string of missions, many carrying Starlink satellites. The veteran booster previously supported cargo and crew flights and continues to land and relaunch after refurbishment.
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An official said oil marketing companies currently face under-recoveries of about ₹30 per litre on diesel and ₹6 per litre on petrol. The losses, estimated at ₹600–₹700 crore daily, could weigh on pricing and fiscal considerations.
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BNN Bloomberg reports another European utility is in talks to secure liquefied natural gas from the planned Ksi Lisims LNG project on British Columbia’s northern coast. The interest underscores ongoing European efforts to diversify long-term gas supplies.
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The government defended its Great Nicobar development plans, highlighting strategic objectives and proposed environmental safeguards. It argues the project will strengthen maritime capabilities and support economic growth.
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The Centre has cut the number of LPG refills permitted under the PM-Ujjwala Yojana from nine to four. The move comes amid supply pressures and price concerns, according to the report.
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Philippine authorities say nine of 11 individuals charged with graft and malversation over an alleged anomalous flood-control project in Bulacan are now in custody. The latest arrest involved contractor Curlee Discaya II, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.
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Microsoft began rolling out a change that delivers Defender for Endpoint EDR updates via Microsoft Update on supported Windows systems. The move is intended to streamline distribution and improve reliability for enterprise customers.
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Indonesian authorities arrested two prominent hajj travel executives amid an investigation into alleged misuse of Saudi Arabia’s additional pilgrimage quota. The detentions mark an escalation in a scandal affecting the country’s travel sector and religious affairs.
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Russia imposed sanctions on Alexander Browder, the son of activist Bill Browder, following his publication of a report alleging a cryptocurrency money-laundering network. The move extends Moscow’s long-running feud with the Browder family into a new domain.
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A major report from Cancer Research UK concludes there is no safe level of UV tanning and recommends a full ban on sunbeds. The proposal frames indoor tanning as a preventable cancer risk with significant public health implications.
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Mirage News reports that Oxford physicists have unveiled new Schrödinger-cat states, a milestone relevant to quantum physics. While specifics are limited, the advance could inform future quantum information and sensing research.
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Google is rolling out its latest Gemini AI model to NotebookLM, bringing major chat improvements, deeper customization, and expanded formatting options. The update aims to make the AI-powered research assistant more versatile for planning, drafting, and organizing information.
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Edtech Innovation Hub highlights Google’s update to NotebookLM with Gemini 3.5, improved reasoning, source discovery, code execution, and downloadable outputs like reports and study materials. The rollout targets education and digital learning use cases.
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Eighteen alleged bagmen tied to fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co reaffirmed their accusations that Senators Mark Villar and Francis Escudero, as well as Rep. Leila de Lima, received suitcases of illicit funds. The claims persist despite earlier inconsistencies, according to reports.
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NVIDIA's new RTX Spark "superchip" aims to redefine AI PCs for business, offering local LLM support and data sovereignty.
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Several Indian workers were killed when a minibus rammed into a truck that had stopped in the middle of a Dubai road. Preliminary information points to a technical fault and a sudden stop preceding the collision, authorities said.
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Christian Eriksen spoke publicly after collapsing during Denmark’s match against Ukraine, marking a second on-pitch incident in his career. The report notes his first comments since the episode.
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New Brunswick announced $9 million in funding to Feed NB to supply 68 food banks and community kitchens amid a surge in new visitors. The province says support, initiated in 2021 in response to pandemic-driven hardship, will continue for the next three years.
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Trade unions criticized what they describe as a year-long delay in connecting a Tata Steel furnace to the electricity grid in south Wales. They warn the holdup could affect operations and jobs, according to The Guardian.
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Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived in Tanzania for a state visit focused on deepening cooperation in trade, technology, and the digital economy. The visit underscores expanding ties between the two countries, Daily News (Tanzania) reports.
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Texas A&M Health researchers reported an AI-guided approach that uses caffeine as a controllable switch for engineered cells. The concept could improve precision and safety in future cell-based therapies, Mirage News reports.
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Police have launched a murder investigation after a boy was hit by a vehicle, arresting two males on suspicion of murder. Officers appealed for CCTV or dashcam footage from throughout the day to assist the inquiry.
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Mirage News reports new research suggesting that asteroid or comet impacts on early Earth may have helped create conditions favorable for life’s emergence. Details are limited, but the study posits a formative role for bombardment in shaping habitability.
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Manila Bulletin highlights research indicating that obesity in young adulthood is associated with increased risk of early death. The findings underscore the long-term health consequences of excess weight and the need for prevention strategies.
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New research reported by Mirage News suggests male and female brains form fear memories differently, which may help explain why women are diagnosed with PTSD more often. The study points to biological factors that could guide future, more tailored treatments.
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Seven people were killed in Dubai when a minibus rammed a truck that had stopped in the middle of the road due to a technical fault, according to Hindustan Times. Indian workers were among the dead in the early-morning collision.
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A commissioned OCTA Research survey found that a large majority of Filipinos back conducting joint military exercises in the West Philippine Sea. The findings come amid continuing regional tensions and defense cooperation efforts.
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A commentary highlights U.S.-India collaboration, including the CDC, to explore AI tools that detect and combat antimicrobial resistance more quickly. It argues that earlier, data-driven insights can guide treatments and containment strategies to curb the spread of resistant infections.
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Liverpool Echo reports that a former Liverpool player celebrated for his Champions League exploits has announced a shock early retirement. Details on timing and reasons were not provided in the snippet, with tributes and reactions expected from supporters.
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