June 2009 - Page 2 of 2 - The Mike's P(a)lace

Nokia N95 Released as Premium Multimedia Smartphone with Dual Sliders

Nokia released the N95 smartphone on June 30, 2007 as flagship device featuring dual sliding mechanisms accessing integrated numerical keypad and media

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E3 2009: Bungie Announces Halo: Reach Prequel Exploring Planet Reach’s Tragic Fall to Covenant

Bungie announced Halo: Reach at E3 2009, revealing a prequel exploring Noble Team’s desperate defense of planet Reach before its fall to

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Portal 2 Announced at E3 2009, Valve Reveals Ambitious Sequel Expanding Puzzle Mechanics and Cooperative Mode

Valve released Portal 2 development announcement at E3 2009 revealing ambitious sequel expanding original’s puzzle mechanics through cooperative multiplayer mode, extended single-player

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E3 2009: Microsoft Unveils Project Natal Controller-Free Motion Sensing Camera for Xbox 360

Microsoft unveiled Project Natal at E3 2009 on June 1, introducing a revolutionary motion-sensing camera system for Xbox 360 that tracks full-body

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'Turning blind eye' to AfD win further angers voters, political scientist warns 09/08/2026

Chancellor Merz's government must recognise the far-right AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt and voter discontent that led to the win, or further cement its downfall, an expert on East German politics warned.

UAE warned Netanyahu of 7 October attack, Israeli newspaper reports 09/08/2026

Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a political storm and accusations in the middle of Israel’s election campaign that he ignored a direct warning from the UAE about the imminence of Hamas’ 7 October attack in 2023.

Sumatran tiger cubs receive first health checks at Greek zoo 09/08/2026

Three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs receive vaccinations and microchips at a zoo near Athens as part of conservation efforts.

11 European nations and Canada announce trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank 09/08/2026

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused "settler terrorists" of "ethnic cleansing" in areas of the West Bank and said the UK was bringing in an "import ban on goods from illegal settlements." Israel closed the British consulate in Jerusalem in response.

Saudi Arabia strikes back after Houthis hit oil sites in heaviest attack in years 09/08/2026

Houthi missiles struck Abha International Airport, King Khalid Air Base and Aramco facilities, injuring 73 and forcing temporary shutdowns at oil sites. Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Taiz and Marib provinces, as analysts said Riyadh now faced a "spiral of escalation".

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