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IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 3.0% Amid Ongoing Iran War Impact The International Monetary Fund has slightly lowered its global economic growth forecast for this year, citing the persistent impact of the war involving Iran. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:22 PM

Trump Warns of Continued Airstrikes on Iran for Second Consecutive Day: "Likely Another Attack Tonight" President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump warned on July 8 that airstrikes against Iran would continue for a second consecutive day. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:21 PM

President Lee and Zelenskyy Discuss North Korean POWs, Agree to Respect 'Free Will' President Lee Jae-myung held his first summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara, Türkiye, on the sidelines of the NATO summit. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:20 PM

Doosan Secures 5th Place for First Half After Defeating SSG; Gwak Been Pitches 7 Innings of 1-Run Ball The Doosan Bears have finished the first half of the KBO League season in 5th place. SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:46 PM

Samsung's Ryu Ji-hyuk Substituted After Collision with Runner, Complains of Dizziness Samsung Lions infielder Ryu Ji-hyuk was substituted during a game after colliding with an opposing runner. SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:43 PM

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Heavy Rain Expected Overnight in Central, Gyeongbuk, and Honam Regions You will need to prepare for heavy rain tonight, July 8. A long, narrow stationary front swept across the Seoul metropolitan area this morning, bringing heavy rain to other parts of the central region and the Honam region. SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:39 PM

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Ohtani Becomes First Asian Hitter to Reach 300 Career Home Runs LA Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has made history once again. In the first inn… SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:36 PM

Paraguayan Lawmaker Demands Apology from Mbappe After Racist Remarks A Paraguayan lawmaker, who sparked controversy by making racist remarks toward French superstar Kylian Mbappe, has further fueled the fire by demanding an apology from Mbappe instead of showing remorse. SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:35 PM

Switzerland Reaches Quarterfinals for First Time in 72 Years, to Face Argentina Switzerland has advanced to the quarterfinals of the North and Central American World Cup for the first time in 72 years after defeating Colombia in a penalty shootout, setting up a match against Argentina. SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:34 PM

"My World Cup Performance Was 60-70 Points... I Will Play with More Desperation" Lee Ki-hyuk, who was a surprise call-up to the national team for the North and Central America World Cup and played a pivotal role as a starting defender, has reflected on the tournament. SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:32 PM