Major 7.8 magnitude earthquake off Philippines kills three, triggers tsunami warnings

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday (June 8, 2026), killing at least three people, collapsing buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. A series of powerful aftershocks rocked the area from about two hours after the first quake, according to the United States Geological Survey, with the largest measuring 6.5 on … Read more

Kangana Ranaut skips bling, stuns in a ₹15,500 polka dot saree that looks straight out of a vintage Bollywood film

Kangana Ranaut seems to be having a real saree moment lately. Between promoting Bharat Bhagya Vidhata and juggling her responsibilities as a Member of Parliament, she’s been stepping out in looks that feel distinctly her – whelegant, a little old-school and never overly trend-driven.Her latest appearance was a perfect example. Instead of reaching for sequins, … Read more

Taapsee Pannu recalls being told ‘you’re not young enough’ for rom-coms at 30: ‘You dare say that about Shah Rukh Khan’

Ageism remains one of the most persistent challenges faced by female actors in the film industry. While male stars continue to headline romantic and commercial films well into their later years, actresses often find their opportunities shrinking once they cross a certain age. Actor Taapsee Pannu recently opened up about this disparity, recalling how she faced ageism … Read more

Trump asks Netanyahu not to strike Iran; says “very close” to peace deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate to Iran’s latest barrage of missiles, saying it would jeopardise the ongoing negotiations for a peace deal to end the three-month long conflict. U.S. media outlet Axios reported that after Iran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday (June 7, 2026), Mr. Trump spoke to Netanyahu in a bid … Read more

Israel strikes Iran despite Trump plea as Middle East crisis threatens to escalate

Latest exchange of attacks threatens to drag Middle East into regional war and comes after US president said ‘I call all the shots’, not Israel’s PM Mark SaunokonokoMon 8 Jun 2026 05.49 BSTShare Prefer the Guardian on Google Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran on Monday in apparent defiance of Donald Trump after he urged … Read more

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Beirut attack ‘crossed all red lines’

Iran has launched a barrage of missiles towards Israel, after warnings from Tehran that Israel must halt its ongoing assault on southern Lebanon or face more attacks. Multiple rounds of strikes targeted Israel starting at about 10pm local time (19:00 GMT) on Sunday, triggering sirens in locations across the country, the Israeli army said in … Read more