Let's Do The News! (June 10, 2026)

              

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The provincial government of Sarangani declares State of Calamity following the devastating M7.8 earthquake last Monday.

- The death of Ateneo de Manila University student athlete Rene Baterbonia was an accident, according to university officials; asphyxia by drowning was the cause of death, based on a medico-legal examination.

- The alleged security threat to the Senate is possibly connected to 18 former soldiers who were bodyguards of former Congressman Zaldy Co, which is why it has been placed on heightened alert. This was stated by Acting Senate President and Senate President pro tempore Win Gatchalian after receiving information from NBI Director Melvin Matibag that the threat to the Senate is possibly connected to 18 ex-bodyguards of Co.

- Several homes on fire across Belfast as violence intensifies following the knife attack. The victim in the knife attack lost his left eye, the court hears, as the attacker was identified as Hadi Alodid.

- The US is conducting strikes in Iran in response to the downing of a helicopter, the military says.

- Christopher Bell was diagnosed with a wrist fracture after his crash in Michigan, but cleared to race at Pocono this weekend.

- Isotta Fraschini's hypercar campaign revived.

- The upcoming IndyCar Freedom 250 received 288,000 requests for the 100,000 available tickets.

- The third-generation Audi Q7 was unveiled. The normal model will have a 3.0L V6 diesel engine, while the SQ7 will be powered by a 4.0L V8 turbo engine.

2027 Audi Q7

- Mad Mike's next project is a rotary-powered F1 drift car using a 1986 March chassis as its base.

- The recent Nintendo Direct Treehouse Live presentation revealed what's coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, such as new Pokémon Pokopia expansions, a new Fire Emblem game, Xenoblade Genesis, Switch Sports Resort, Duskbloods, Kingdom Hearts IV, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, and more.

- The BBC announced the cancellation of this year's Doctor Who Christmas special. However, work on the animated Doctor Who spinoff series for CBeebies is currently underway.

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Let's Do The News! (June 9, 2026)

             

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- About 1,055 aftershocks from yesterday's M7.8 quake that killed about 35 people in Mindanao were recorded, according to PHIVOLCS.

- A simple State of the Nation Address of Philippine President Bongbong Marcos will take place on July 27, 2026.

- Former Police Lieutenant Colonel Rafael Dumlao III has been arrested, according to Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla. Dumlao is the alleged mastermind behind the kidnapping and murder of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-Joo.

- A full lockdown is a possible option for the PH Senate in the event of a clear threat.

- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to distribute aid to provinces affected by yesterday's strong earthquake in Mindanao.

- Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is holding off attacks on Iran for now. Iran's military warns Israel of "more severe" response if Lebanon attacks continue.

- Billionaire and West Ham co-owner David Sullivan abused his power and preyed for sex, according to a female witness.

- US President Donald Trump was one of the attendees who watched Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the San Antonio Spurs stole the game by beating the New York Knicks by a score of 115-111. Knicks lead 2-1.

- Toyota reportedly said that the GR brand will not replace Lexus's now-defunct F sub-brand and F-SPORT range.

- The production-spec Peugeot e-208 GTi was unveiled.

- Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung confirmed their breakup after their 14-year relationship.

- Better Late Than Single's second season streams on Netflix this July 7, 2026.

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Let's Do The News! (June 8, 2026)

            

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- A magnitude 7.8 quake struck General Santos, triggering tsunami waves and causing widespread damage. So far, about eight people have been killed in the quake, and authorities are still assessing the damage caused by the quake.

- Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno urged frontline agencies on High Alert Status in the wake of the M7.8 quake in General Santos City.

- A fire broke out at Brgy, 20, Parola, Tondo, Manila.

- 18 former bodyguards of former congressman Zaldy Co have arrived in the Senate to testify.

- The PH Department of Education is assessing schools affected by the magnitude 7.8 quake in Mindanao.

- Iran fires a wave of missiles at northern Israel.

- Subaru has teased three upcoming MT vehicles.

- Luke McMillin nailed his long-awaited SCORE Baja 500 victory.

- The XBOX Games Showcase presentation unveiled more on the upcoming Gears of War E-DAY, Clockwork Revolution, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Fable, and more. The showcase also announced upcoming games such as Minecraft Dungeons II, Persona 6, Spyro: A Realm Beyond, Crazy Taxi World Tour, and more. A limited-edition XBOX Series X25 console and controller were unveiled and will be available this November.

- Game 3 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals saw Ginebra leading 2-1 after beating TNT at the score of 116-102.

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NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Bommarito Automotive Group 500

Sunday night IndyCar racing action is not something you see every day, and this season's Bommarito Automotive Group 500 in St. Louis demonstrated that IndyCar is serious about its business.

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Josef Newgarden proved he's unstoppable in short oval matches after fending off Marcus Ericsson and Christian Rasmussen to win this season's Bommarito Automotive Group 500, despite the race facing two rain delays.

Post-Missouri, Alex Palou maintained his title fight lead with 342 points, while Kyle Kirkwood is in 2nd with 293 points, and David Malukas is now in 3rd with 274 points.

The next race is the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America this June 21, 2026.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - FireKeepers Casino 400

Kicking off June is a NASCAR Cup Series race in Michigan for the FireKeepers Casino 400. NASCAR's summer racing action has officially begun.

As the green flag waved, the summer of NASCAR Cup Series action had begun in Michigan. The first stage saw Connor Zilisch spinning and Tyler Reddick fending off Ty Gibbs to win Stage 1. Stage 2 witnessed The Big One, with multiple cars being collected the moment that stage began. As Chase Elliott won Stage 2, the final stage witnessed a crash between Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell.

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Behind the chaotic thriller in Michigan, Denny Hamlin wins the FireKeepers Casino 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Pocono for the Great American Getaway 400 this June 14, 2026.

F1 2026: Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco

The summer of trans-European races for the 2026 F1 season began on the streets of Monaco with the Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco. This iconic street race showcases the capabilities of the new-generation F1 racing machines as they navigate the twisting corners of the Côte d'Azur.

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This season's Monaco Grand Prix features many incidents, including Max Verstappen's poor start and the Red Flag-causing crash by Charles Leclerc as the climax approaches.

Despite the unfortunate events in Monaco, Kimi Antonelli extended his winning streak to five races during the 2026 F1 season. Lewis Hamilton finished in second place, while Isack Hadjar achieved his first-ever F1 podium finish, securing third place. Other finishers included Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson, Arvid Lindblad, Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon, Esteban Ocon, and Fernando Alonso.

The summer of trans-European races for the 2026 F1 season will continue with the MSC Cruises Gran Premio de Barcelona-Catalunya this June 14, 2026.

My FH6 Log: Hard-To-Get Cars: The R33 Skyline GT-R

The Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33) is a rare prize car that you can win and drive in Forza Horizon 6. Some players believe it is a rotating playlist prize car that will reappear in a future seasonal update. If you missed the opportunity to get one, just be patient; it should return soon.

Launched in 1995, Nissan transformed the R32 into the R33 Skyline GT-R, adopting the slogan "Minus 21 second roman" because of the Nurburgring lap time of 7:59:000, 21 seconds faster than the R32's lap time of 8:20:000. With the same RB26DETT engine, the R33 got an improved ATTESSA E-TS that was called ATTESA E-TS Pro All Wheel Drive system, which contains LSD. The R33 GT-R was designed by Kozo Watanabe.

With the quick briefing done, it's time for the R33 Skyline GT-R to test its might. Roll the tape.

Remember: The Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33) is a rare prize car that you can win and drive in Forza Horizon 6.