Gears Of War: E-Day – only on Xbox (Xbox Game Studios)
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Exclusive reasoning I thought the Xbox Games Showcase was pretty good (finally, they’ve realised people don’t want to hear from execs!) but the whole exclusivity business makes no sense to me. I assume someone must’ve run the numbers, so what do I know, but the amount of people that are going to play Gears Of War: E-Day has now drastically dropped.
Forza Horizon 5 was massively popular on PlayStation 5 and I’m sure that’d be true of any decent Xbox game. Maybe the Reloaded remaster didn’t sell very well, and so they think E-Day won’t either, but it seems odd to me.
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The only explanation that makes sense is what GC said about the game being basically sacrificed in order to please Xbox fans, which seems a crazy idea to me. Just think of all the people that worked on it and Clockwork Revolution and now they know their games aren’t going to be played by nearly as many people. I definitely don’t see it convincing anyone to buy an Xbox console.
If there’s another reason for it I can’t imagine but whatever it is, I think it’s going to be something they’ll do a U-turn on sooner rather than later. Modul
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Enjoying the show A pretty good Xbox Games Showcase, I thought. Although the games I was most interested in where nothing to do with Microsoft, like the new Spyro, Crazy Taxi, and a couple of those indie games. I am potentially interested in Fable, but I still don’t feel I’ve got much of a bead on what the game really is.
It looks a lot like Fable 2 in some of the shots but is the game really going to be as basic as that in terms of gameplay? I can see a lot of effort has gone into the graphics, which are really impressive, but I’m going to need more than that.
As for the exclusivity announcement… I don’t get it and I’m not sure anyone else does but I can’t say I particularly care about either of those games, so it doesn’t bother me. Maybe that’s the point, because I imagine hardcore Xbox fans are going to be the ones that are most into Gears Of War. Martin
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GC: Spyro is published by Activision, which is owned by Microsoft. Most of the indie games were Xbox console exclusives too.
Bad ending I caught the highlights of Summer Game Fest on Saturday morning, but I thought it was pretty good. Resident Evil Veronica and Alien: Isolation 2 were the most interesting to me, but maybe that says more about my taste in games.
It seems a long time since we’ve had an actually good mic drop ending for one of these things though. Obviously Final Fantasy has its fans but the final party of a trilogy, that they said was going to be a trilogy the minute they started it, isn’t exactly a shocker. I don’t even know what the one for Xbox was supposed to be, Call Of Duty I guess?
State of Play probably had the best one in that it had God Of War Laufey but that had been leaked before. The best things to finish on are complete secrets. Although I guess they’re heard to come by nowadays. Colbat84
Content reaction I watch a bit of Twitch and over the years I’ve noticed how streaming has become ever more integrated into the PR machine for gaming.
I think in context of the recent talk of info being out on social media being boring, it’s more because that’s where the biggest concentration of ears and eyes are.
The wildest demonstration of this came during the Summer Game Fest show. A long-time streamer, Maximilian Dood, was re-streaming it. He’s big into the fighting genre but also a big fan of Final Fantasy.
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Directly after the show he received a call from a Squire Enix rep saying if he’s available they could have Final Fantasy 7 Director Naoki Hamaguchi (the guy on stage at Summer Game Fest revealing the third instalment) come over to his house in a hour or two and have a talk live on stream.
It’s not the first time I’ve seen high level representatives of a game show up on a stream. Sandfall Interactive co-founder and director for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was on an episode of Dropped Frames when that was released and blowing up. Simundo
GC: That doesn’t explain why the initial announcements are often so dull though. If it was something more exciting, like Summer Game Fest, that’d give streamers something to react to. There’s a limit to how excited they can pretend to be by a one sentence tweet.
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Short list After a bit of negativity in the gaming world recently, it’s time for something positive. What a great looking release list of games on the Microsoft store. Wow! There’s at least eight games on there that I’d happily put on my ‘wants’ page, with most likely a few more still to come in the next few months.
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There’s also a big sale on at the moment. My pick would be Sniper Elite 5 Complete Edition (that’s the base game plus all the extra content) for the princely sum of 18 quid (23 quid on the PlayStation Store).
There’s never been a better time to be a gamer, in my opinion. Paul C. PS: Currently farming skill points on Forza Horizon 6. It’s a bit boring, but it’s got to be done; still better than watching all the rubbish that’s on t’ telly.
God of not sure I was quite surprised we got such an extended look at the new God Of War. The last mainline game doesn’t seem that long ago, but it’s now been nearly four years which is almost the same period of time between Ragnarök and its predecessor.
I can’t say I’m totally sold on the focus shifting to Laufey. I’d like to point out at this point I’m not an incel and I’m more than happy to play games with female protagonist. I’m sure that from a narrative point of view things will be interesting and Deborah Ann Woll will do a great job. My main concern is that Kratos’ hammer is such a great weapon and the gameplay won’t be the same without it.
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I think in some ways I’d have preferred if it was a spin-off rather than considered a mainline edition. Whilst I enjoyed Ragnarök I don’t think it lived up to God Of War (2018) and personally I think it overstayed its welcome and by the end of Ragnarök I was ready for it to be over. I think I’d have more enthusiasm for a 10-to-15-hour game rather than one double that length.
Although can’t say I’m totally sold, I imagine nearer to the time I’ll be caught up in the hype and no matter my thoughts I hope the game does well. Some of the chatter has been depressingly predictable and I’d love to see the game exceed expectations even if only to quiet down the annoying manchilds that complain every time a game has a female lead. matc7884
GC: It was an axe, not a hammer. We agree with you on Ragnarök though and worry that since then the whole franchise has felt a bit directionless.
Darker, more mature I was surprised to see the drastic change in graphics in Fable in the showcase last night.
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Gone were the colourful style graphics shown in earlier versions of the game, to a very bleak reality of what Fable is now going to be graphics-wise. It’s unrecognisable from earlier versions shown. TWO MACKS
Two good shows What an awesome State of Play and Summer Game Fest 2026 recently. The solid confirmation of a Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake is perfect for me. I remember the original one being possibly more scary than Resi 3 and maybe the original, until the remake of the original was released. Resi 2 will always be one of the most chilling games ever, due to the music and sound effects being unmatched even now, and of course the level design.
It was the angled camera movements and the darkness of Code: Veronica that did it, especially the prison part in the beginning and those creepy Ashcroft twins in their manor being just the perfect amount of evil that’s required. Oh, and the return of Albert Wesker being all super-powered up with a bunch of skills like the instant speed flash dash, that would become his signature move, used throughout future games and the films.
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The new God Of War game Laufey caused a storm but more to the fact that her partner throughout the game is a cube with a sword! Okay, it seems slightly Disney and not really in line with the usual God Of War theme, but it’s certainly got people curious but hopefully not putting them off.
Alien: Isolation 2 and Fable are also interesting but they have to be of the standard of Fable 2 and the first Alien game. A 007 First Light new mission teaser would be nice, as the game itself was pretty good and a very acceptable Bond game if I say so myself. But overall two very interesting shows. No new IPs, though, which is a shame. But the year is only halfway and plenty of time for that to change. Alucard
GC: A new 007 First Light mission was teased during Summer Game Fest.
Inbox also-rans The fact that it had the proper music in it gives me a lot of faith for that new Crazy Taxi game, it’s amazing how much difference something like that can make when it comes to nostalgia. Grant
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So I guess we’re never going to get a sequel to Gears 5, huh? They’ve gone back to calling it Gears Of War too, so it’s basically a reboot now. Muntz
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Manchester City players Erling Haaland and Rodri are both subjects of reported transfer interest from Real Madrid this summer
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has lost the election to Florentino Perez despite promising to sign Erling Haaland, meaning the Spanish club are unlikely to continue their hostile approach for the striker.
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Riquelme said during his campaign that Haaland “has a release clause and would like to join Real Madrid”, but Manchester City called the claim “untrue” and said they are “considering legal action”. The player’s father, Alf-Inge, and his agent, Rafaela Pimenta, also released a joint statement saying it is “not true”.
The businessman also claimed to have spoken with Rodri‘s agent, Pablo Barquero, about a move. Riquelme said: “If I’m president, he will play for Madrid, I will do everything possible.”
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Perez, however, remains in power after winning 64.8% of the popular vote compared to his opponent’s 35.2%. He has promised to make a club-record offer of at least £130million for a player on Tuesday, but that is understood to be Michael Olise, rather than Haaland or Rodri.
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City strongly responded to the speculation about their striker’s future. Their statement says: “The stories which have emerged from Spain regarding the future of Erling Haaland are untrue.
“There is no chance of this happening, and there is no contractual clause to enable it. We are considering legal action for the use of our player image in this context.”
Haaland Snr and Pimenta also clarified the situation, saying: “All very entertaining but NOT true. We wish all the best for both candidates in the Real Madrid elections.”
There was little response from City or his agent to the claims about Rodri. However, these comments came days after the player said he would not be focusing on his future until after the World Cup.
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He said after joining up with the Spain national team: “I understand there might be some noise, but for me, I’m obviously going to focus on the World Cup. I’m not going to dedicate my time to that, and then after the World Cup, let’s see.”
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Rodri will be in the final year of his City contract by then. The club have made their midfielder multiple offers of an extension, but he has yet to agree to a new deal, despite internal confidence that Rodri will remain.
Perez reportedly admires the player, but when asked about those claims in March, he said: “I don’t know – they don’t talk to me directly. They’d talk to my agent.”
Despite previously playing for Atletico Madrid, Rodri did not rule out representing their rivals. He said: “There have been many players who’ve gone down that path. Not immediately, but over time. For me, you can’t turn down the best clubs in the world.”
Rory McIlroy took home double what Shane Lowry earned
06:17, 08 Jun 2026Updated 06:24, 08 Jun 2026
Rory McIlroy collected twice the prize money of his close friend Shane Lowry despite finishing in a tie for 12th at the rain-affected Memorial Tournament.
Tommy Fleetwood surrendered a one-shot advantage to finish fourth in Ohio, as JT Poston claimed the title. The third round at Muirfield Village was forced to spill over into Sunday morning, yet Poston’s four-shot lead quickly disappeared as Fleetwood’s eagle at the 15th hole propelled the Englishman into the leading position heading into the closing stages.
However, a dropped shot two holes later proved damaging, and Fleetwood could only watch on as Poston and Ryan Gerard finished two strokes clear on 12 under par, before Poston maintained his nerve to prevail after two play-off holes.
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The early focus in Ohio had been squarely on Masters champion McIlroy and world number one Scottie Scheffler, who was attempting to match Tiger Woods’ impressive feat of winning this prestigious tournament three times in succession.
Ultimately, both McIlroy and Scheffler had to settle for a share of 12th place, finishing on four under after carding final rounds of 68 and 71 respectively. Both collected cheques worth over £301,000 – double what Lowry earned for finishing in a tie for 22nd, reports the Irish Mirror.
Saturday’s action was halted with Poston and Gerard level on nine under at the sixth green, though Poston increased his total to 12 under once the third round concluded on Sunday morning. Gerard sat four shots adrift, while Sam Burns occupied third place on seven under, with Fleetwood and American Wyndham Clark completing the top five on six under.
McIlroy had come out of the gates firing with three consecutive birdies in his final round, yet trouble lay ahead as Poston held his nerve until a dramatic back nine ensued. A birdie from Burns at the ninth and a bogey from Poston cranked up the pressure, and soon enough a four-way tie at the summit emerged before Fleetwood’s eagle at the 15th.
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The lead proved short-lived as Clark drew level with Fleetwood on 11 under, before a bogey from the Englishman saw him post a 68 to finish on 10 under.
Gerard moved clear on his own with a stunning 37-foot putt, but Poston kept his cool on the 18th with a birdie to force a play-off.
The 482-yard par-four 18th hole was selected for the play-off and while both players made par at the first attempt, Gerard took five shots on the second occasion, allowing Poston to clinch his first victory of 2026.
A diver who filmed an incredibly rare encounter with a Great White shark in the Mediterranean Sea in May has described the moment as “pretty special”.
“The shark was pretty close to us […] And in fact my fingers were trembling when I was trying to get the camera operating,” volunteer diver Derk Remmers told the BBC.
It is thought overfishing has contributed to driving the species to near extinction in the Mediterranean.
Scientists say people should not be concerned as the shark, believed to be an adult male, was spotted many miles offshore between Tunisia and Sicily.
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Conservationists said they hoped the sighting may encourage governments to create marine protected areas in Mediterranean waters.
Divers working for the NGO Healthy Seas captured the footage whilst diving to highlight the problem of so-called “ghost fishing nets”.
The family have lived in Britain since 2022 but must leave after changes to the visa rules.
A mum has begged the Home Office not to tear her family apart after she and her three children were given just a fortnight to leave the UK.
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Teaching assistant Chamila Dilrakshi and her kids face being deported to Sri Lanka, even though her husband is allowed to stay. The family has lived in the UK since 2022, but changes to visa rules that came into effect under the Tories mean they are set to be removed from the country, reports the Mirror.
Chamila, 45, was horrified to be told the family must leave despite coming to the UK legally four years ago. She said: “It’s a shocking moment. My children have got their friends and they got all the relationships here. It’s a big stressful moment for them. I feel like it’s now my children’s home is the UK because we never been to Sri Lanka after we arrived in 2022.”
And she continued: “My husband can work here and stay here, it’s only me and my children has to leave. So how can I separate my children from their father?
“It will cause harm for their mental well-being. We are legal migrants, we did everything in a correct way.” Chamila urged the Home Office to consider the contribution she and her family has made to the community before removing them.
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Their local MP, Lib Dem Victoria Collins, explained how her office had been flooded with messages of support for Chamila and husband Rasika Samarasinghe, 46.
She said: “The community have absolutely rallied around. We talk about the need to have an immigration system that’s fair, that supports our nation. This is absolutely not what this system needs to be.
“I have never been so angry.” And Ms Collins, MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, continued: “The Home Secretary has to review how this has become a hostile environment which is pushing away people who are helping our elderly, who are helping our kids.
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“We have three wonderful children who are now thriving in this community. This is not the immigration system that is supporting our country, and it’s certainly not supporting our communities either.”
The family moved to the UK when Rasika came to study a Master’s at Northumbria University. He has since started a job as a care worker at a home near their home in Hertfordshire and was granted a visa in March this year after finding a care home to sponsor his stay, but has since found out his family does not have permission to remain.
Rasika was permitted to bring his family to the UK, but a visa crackdown to drive down net migration has seen stricter rules put in place around dependents.
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The family is appealing the decision. Until March 2024, people with care worker visas were allowed to bring their partners and children to the UK, but dependents were barred from obtaining visas by the Tories before the general election.
One message, said: “Chamila is a hard working, kind, caring person – exactly the type of person we need to be attracting to work with our young children in schools.
“I cannot understand why a family that came to the UK legally, applying correctly in advance of arriving here, following all the rules on renewing their visa when necessary, working hard, being law abiding and contributing towards the UK economy are being treated so appallingly.”
Migrant support groups have voiced anger over visa changes affecting care workers. Fizza Qureshi, the chief executive of Migrants’ Rights Network, last week told The Guardian: “Migrant care workers continually bear the brunt of this government’s disdain for migrants. Nobody should be forced into a decision to either leave their livelihood or be separated from their families. The government really needs to grow a heart and treat migrant workers who are the foundations of our health and care systems, with more respect.”
The Home Office said it cannot comment on individual cases. But a spokesman said: “We will always welcome those who contribute to this country and wish to build a better life here. But we must restore order and control to our borders.
“We have set out plans for the biggest legal migration reforms in a generation, addressing the challenges caused by unprecedented levels of migration under the previous government.
“It is a privilege not a right to settle in the UK and it must be earned, rewarding contribution and those who play by the rules.”
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The summer window is fast approaching as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham all attempt to get some significant early deals over the line before the World Cup. Arsenal are said to have agreed a deal for Leicester wonderkid Jeremy Monga, while PSG’s Emmanuel Mbemba is believed to favour a move to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners continue to be linked with the likes of Morgan Rogers, Julian Alvarez, Eli Junior Kroupi and Morgan Gibbs-White, though Dani Olmo looks to be remaining at Barcelona.
The prime minister is said to be preparing to unveil plans to restrict children’s online activity to protect them from harmful content, following a nationwide consultation that closed last month.
London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has already thrown his weight behind the proposal, saying tech firms must prove their services are safe for children or face a ban on being available to under-16s.
Ministers have been mulling evidence from Australia, which imposed a blanket ban in December. The Sun on Sunday reported the UK clampdown will exclude a number of apps.
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Asked about the reports on Monday, skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith said the government is considering evidence from its consultation and will bring forward proposals before summer recess.
The prime minister is said to be preparing to unveil plans to restrict online activity for children to protect them from harmful content after a nationwide consultation that closed last month (Local Library)
But the minister did not confirm a full ban would be implemented, and told Sky News: “This isn’t as clear cut as some people like to think it is, which is exactly why the government has taken the approach it’s taken.”
“We need to pick here is what is going to be most effective for protecting young people from the bad sides of social media, which I think all of us accept are there.
“That might mean going further than, for example, the social media ban in Australia went on certain functionalities. It might mean saying that there are certain things which should definitely be banned. There’s consideration about what age any ban would happen at.”
It comes as the children’s commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza proposed any ban should cover 16- and 17-year-olds, who she said should not have “lesser protection”.
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“We need action to address technology companies’ unfettered access to children, often through features designed in ways that increase harm,” Dame Rachel told The Telegraph.
Sir Keir is to announce the plans in a speech ahead of the Makerfield by-election on 18 June, when Labour leadership rival Andy Burnham will learn whether his path has been cleared to return to Westminster and challenge the prime minister. Downing Street declined to comment.
Mapped: Tsunami waves recorded as powerful earthquake rocks Philippines
Shahana Yasmin8 June 2026 07:39
Flights cancelled after Mindanao earthquake
The earthquake disrupted transport links across southern Mindanao, with authorities closing General Santos International Airport following reports of structural damage.
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At least 17 domestic flights were cancelled after inspections began at the airport. Officials were also assessing roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure near the epicentre as aftershocks continued to shake the region.
The airport serves as a key gateway to southern Mindanao and the closure is expected to affect travel across the region.
Shahana Yasmin8 June 2026 06:50
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Mindanao quake is country’s strongest of 2026
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the southern Philippines on Monday morning is the strongest recorded in the country this year, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
Teresito Bacolcol, the institute’s director, said the quake struck at 7.37am local time and was centred at sea about 13km south-west of General Santos. The earthquake was caused by movement along the Cotabato Trench at a depth of 10km, he said.
Vehicles damaged by debris after powerful earthquake in the Mindanao region (AP)
“It’s a major earthquake and we’re expecting damages and we’ve already some damaged buildings based on videos we’ve seen,” Bacolcol told the Associated Press.
Authorities across Mindanao have been assessing damage, while tsunami warnings and evacuation orders remain in place in several coastal areas.
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Marcos says ‘we will not leave Mindanao behind’
Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the government was coordinating a disaster response after a powerful earthquake struck Mindanao and triggered tsunami warnings across the region.
“Please heed the tsunami warning. Move to higher ground now. Do not wait. Your life is more important than anything left behind,” Marcos told people in quake-hit provinces. “The national government is moving and we will not leave Mindanao behind.”
The quake, which struck near General Santos at 7.37am local time, was among the strongest recorded in the Philippines this year. Authorities said aftershocks continued to be felt across southern parts of the country.
Emergency officials were assessing reports of casualties and damage as evacuations continued in coastal communities affected by tsunami alerts.
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Shahana Yasmin8 June 2026 05:50
At least 12 dead and more than 200 injured
At least 15 people have died and more than 200 others have been injured after a powerful earthquake and tsunami struck the southern Philippines.
Many of the injuries were reported during evacuations and panic that followed the quake, which hit shortly before the start of the school day.
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Emergency responders remained deployed across affected provinces as officials continued to assess damage to buildings, transport links, and public infrastructure.
People move near damaged buildings after a magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, Mindanao Island, Philippines (Reuters)
Shahana Yasmin8 June 2026 05:40
Buildings damaged and power outages reported after earthquake
Buildings were damaged and power and telecommunications were disrupted in parts of the southern Philippines after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near General Santos on Monday morning.
Local radio stations reported debris falling from buildings in General Santos, while a four-storey office building housing a provincial radio branch partially collapsed. Staff members evacuated the building without reported injuries.
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In nearby Sarangani province, disaster officials said schools had been closed and infrastructure assessments were under way after power and communication lines went down in several areas.
Benjie Ancheta, police chief of Alabel town, told Reuters the local police building had developed cracks during the quake. “This is the strongest earthquake we’ve experienced,” he said.
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Shahana Yasmin8 June 2026 05:31
At least three reported dead after Philippines quake
At least three people died and four were injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday morning, police said.
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Authorities did not immediately release details about the reported fatalities or the circumstances of the injuries as emergency teams continued to assess damage across affected areas near the quake’s epicentre in Mindanao.
The earthquake struck near General Santos at 7.37am local time and triggered tsunami warnings across parts of the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Aftershocks continued to be felt across the region hours later.
Officials have reported damage to buildings and infrastructure in parts of Mindanao, while power and telecommunications outages were recorded in some coastal areas. Evacuations also remained under way in communities affected by tsunami alerts.
Shahana Yasmin8 June 2026 05:10
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Philippines verifies reports of five quake deaths
Philippine authorities are verifying reports that at least five people were killed after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern island of Mindanao on Monday morning.
Agripino Dacera, General Santos’ disaster management chief, said that emergency officials were still confirming the reported deaths while teams assessed damage across the city, which lies near the quake’s epicentre.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 7.37am local time at a depth of 10km. Aftershocks continued to be felt across the region, with the US Geological Survey recording tremors of up to magnitude 6.5.
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Authorities said damage assessments were ongoing in affected areas, where buildings were damaged and power and communications outages were reported.
Shahana Yasmin8 June 2026 04:50
Tsunami warnings issued after powerful quake
Tsunami warnings were issued across parts of the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia after a powerful earthquake struck off Mindanao on Monday.
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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned that waves of up to 9.8ft could hit some Philippine coastlines, while officials said waves of up to 3ft had already been recorded in Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani provinces.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged residents in vulnerable areas to move to higher ground immediately. “Please heed the tsunami warning. Move to higher ground now. Do not wait,” he said.
Authorities in Sarangani province said evacuations were under way in coastal villages as emergency teams monitored sea conditions and assessed damage.
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Declan Rice as England’s vice-captain for the World Cup after the midfielder and his Arsenal team-mates joined their preparation camp in Florida.
The 72-cap midfielder’s quality and personality will mean he serves as vice-captain during this summer’s quest for World Cup glory having stepped up during skipper Harry Kane’s absence for the October friendly against Wales.
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“I think I would say Declan is my vice-captain,” Tuchel said after beating the All Whites.
Asked whether Rice knows that he has that role, Tuchel said with a smile: “That is a good question. I was just thinking about it. Whether it is an official thing or not.
“But I think we had this talk when Harry was not in camp with us. We started with Ollie (Watkins) and I think Declan was captain. That was where I told him.”
Rice and the rest of the Arsenal contingent began work with the group on Sunday as attention turns to England’s final warm-up game against Costa Rica in Orlando.
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England beat New Zealand 1-0 in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up match (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Tuchel says the approach for Wednesday’s friendly will be “different” having fielded different teams in each half against New Zealand, but he has yet to decided how best to utilise the Arsenal players.
“We will get bigger chunks of minutes because it is part of the build-up and then after that we will have six days or something for Croatia,” he said. “We need some players to play 60 or 70 minutes.”
Asked if the Arsenal quartet will all play against Costa Rica, Tuchel said: “I am not sure about that. Let’s see how they come back.
“They come back (Saturday), three training days and let’s see.
England’s Arsenal contingent has joined up with the squad (Getty)
“We have one more match behind closed doors to manage all the minutes because of course, let’s say if someone plays 70 minutes against Costa Rica and someone else only plays 20, that is also not enough so there will be players who only had 20 or 30 minutes and will play the next day again.”
England have lined up a behind-closed-doors meeting with Miami FC after facing Costa Rica to provide some training support.
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The Florida outfit play in the USL Championship and were previously managed by Italy great Alessandro Nesta following their foundation 11 years ago.
England travel to their Kansas City base on Saturday and kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia on 17 June, before facing Ghana and Panama in Group L.
The developer says the homes would address a shortage of affordable homes and provide facilities to meet local need
A developer is hoping to build up to 75 new homes in a small Cambridgeshire village. Orchestra Ltd has submitted an outline planning application to Huntingdonshire District Council for the development of land west of Earith Road in Colne.
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Colne lies about 9 miles east of Huntingdon and has approximately 904 residents, according to the 2021 census. The application proposes up to 75 residential units, associated landscaping, drainage, and related infrastructure. Of the 75 proposed homes, 30 would be offered as affordable housing.
Orchestra Ltd says the homes would make a “meaningful and positive contribution toward addressing both overall housing need and the acute shortage of affordable homes within Huntingdonshire”.
A design statement adds: “The development provides high quality, sustainable homes in an appropriate location, helping to meet the needs of households unable to access the open market while also supporting the vitality and long term sustainability of Colne and surrounding communities.”
Additionally, Orchestra Ltd says the residential development would provide local facilities to meet local need, including new open space and walking routes, and enhance the sustainability of the area in Colne.
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The site measures 4.6 hectares and is on the doorstep of several local amenities, including the Colne Community Hall, The Green Man pub, Saint Helen’s Church, and other services in the neighbouring village of Bluntisham.
Developer Orchestra Ltd said: “Due to the single landowner status of the land, the development is highly deliverable and can provide much needed new homes in an accessible, sustainable location.
“We believe our proposal represents a logical extension to the village of Colne that is easily accessed via existing highway infrastructure, with direct access onto the B1050, the primary north south route connecting Colne with other local villages.”
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