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1. What to Stream: 'Michael,' Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban albums and Bonnaroo

   The streaming service debut of “Michael” and new albums from Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban are among the entertainment highlights this week hitting streaming services

2. Three killed and tsunami alert issued after 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocks southern Philippines

   At least four people injured in southern city of General Santos

3. Iran-US war latest: Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran’s military targets after missile attack

   Explosions were reported in several cities, including Tehran and Isfahan

4. Philippines earthquake latest: Tsunami warning issued and ‘many buildings’ damaged after 7.8-magnitude quake

   President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged residents in vulnerable coastal areas to move to higher ground

5. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Leaders to ramp up hypersonic missile defences after Zelensky’s No 10 visit

   Sir Keir Starmer hosted Volodymyr Zelensky, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz for talks on support for Ukraine

6. Tony Awards 2026: Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Death of a Salesman win big

   The 79th annual ceremony, hosted for the first time by Pink, returned to Radio City Music Hall in celebration of the 2025-2026 Broadway season

7. The Latest: Israel launches airstrikes on central and western Iran after Iranian missiles fired

   Israel has launched airstrikes on central and western Iran in response to missile fire from the Islamic Republic

8. Asian shares drop after plunge in Big Tech stocks gives Wall St its worst day in months

   Asian shares have skidded after worries about Big Tech investments and rising odds for an interest rate hike gave U.S. stocks their worst day since October

9. Charley Hull edged out as Nelly Korda secures first US Women’s Open title

   Hull finished runner-up in a major championship for the fifth time as she ended one shot behind the world number one.

10. Israel says it has struck Iran after taking missile fire

    Israel launched airstrikes early Monday targeting central and western Iran in response to missile fire