Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-05-30

Edgar Morin, ‘Grandfather’ of French Intellectuals, Dies at 104

Edgar Morin in 2003. “I have a permanent sense of the mystery of all things,” he said. “I still have no idea why I was born, why I exist.”

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Decision not to award Arsenal penalty correct - analysis

Champions League analysts Nedum Onuoha both feel the decision to not award Arsenal a penalty in extra-time of the Champions League final against PSG was the correct one.

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World champion Bivol returns with dominant Eifert win

Russian Dmitry Bivol marks his return from a 15-month lay-off with a dominant display against Michael Eifert to defend his unified light-heavyweight crown in his home nation.

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Al Jazeera exclusive interview with rebel FARC faction in Colombia

In Colombia, FARC dissidents say they returned to war after a historic peace deal failed to deliver security

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SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build French data centers

The goal, the firm said, is to develop and operate up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity.

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Azim signals world-title intent with stoppage win

British light-welterweight Adam Azim continues his march towards a world-title shot with a third-round stoppage win over Steve Claggett in London.

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Lebanese army ‘overly stretched’ to fight off latest Israeli invasion

Geopolitical analyst Joe Macaron says the Lebanese army is ‘overly stretched’ as Israeli troops expand their occupation.

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Newcastle stun Sale Sharks with incredible comeback

Sale's Champions Cup hopes are dented as Newcastle complete a record-breaking comeback to win with the final play of the game.

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Svajda wins on late father's birthday as five-set record broken

Zachary Svajda dedicates his French Open win to his late father, after making the fourth round for the first time - on what would have been his 61st birthday.

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Ecuador accused of meddling in Colombian election with tariff vow

Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa offers to cancel tariffs after speaking to a right-wing presidential candidate ahead of Sunday's vote.

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Women bear the brunt of DRC’s Ebola outbreak

Women bear the brunt of DRC's Ebola outbreak.

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Scotland injury blow as Gilmour ruled out of World Cup

Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a knee injury in the win over Curacao.

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Is the war in Ukraine entering a new phase?

NATO says it is ready to defend allied territory against Russian attacks.

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Arsenal suffer penalty heartbreak as PSG win Champions League final

Arsenal suffered heartbreak in the Champions League final in Budapest as they were beaten 4-3 on penalties by PSG after a tense 1-1 draw in 120 minutes.

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Iran reasserts control over Hormuz Strait as deal with US remains elusive

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US 'more than capable' of restarting war if satisfactory deal not reached.

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Havertz fires Arsenal into early lead against PSG

Kai Havertz fires Arsenal into an early lead in the Champions League final against Paris St-Germain in Budapest.

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Dang Van Phuoc Dies at 90; Intrepid Photojournalist in Vietnam War

A photographer for The Associated Press, he spent a decade on the front lines of combat in his native Vietnam and lost his right eye in a grenade explosion.

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Qatar says temporary charges ‘negotiable’

Qatar rejects a set Strait of Hormuz toll, says temporary charges 'negotiable'.

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SoftBank pledges €75bn to build Europe’s biggest AI facility in France

Masayoshi Son places France at the centre of his global AI ambitions

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NZ boosted by Santner's return for England Tests

New Zealand are boosted by the return of all-rounder Mitchell Santner for the Test series against England starting at Lord's on Thursday.

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Green leaders warn party it must listen to Reform voters’ concerns to tackle inequality

Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas say party must seek to understand why disenfranchised electorate were attracted to Nigel Farage’s partyThe current and former leaders of the Green party have warned...

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22 killed as truck carrying refugees overturns in Afghanistan

22 people have been killed and 36 others injured when a truck carrying recently returned Afghan refugees overturned

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Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80

The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.

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'Great to have support from all over the world' - Dunlop

Michael Dunlop says he has noticed his support from all over the world growing over recent years as he prepares to add to his record tally of 33 wins at the Isle of Man TT.

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Voters in Malta head to polls for early elections

Maltese voters are at the polls after PM Robert Abela called a snap election.

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Kemp inspires England to win over India in Bristol

Freya Kemp breathes life into England's preparations for the T20 World Cup as they level their series against India with a 26-run victory in Bristol.

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Ukrainian makes impassioned speech after facing Russian

Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova says she cannot "stay silent" as she continues to heavily criticise Russian players for not denouncing the war.

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Ukraine's Oliynykova condemns 'evil' war after loss to Russia's Shnaider

Oleksandra Oliynykova gave an impassioned plea for tennis to stand up against the "evil" war in Ukraine after losing to Russia's Diana Shnaider in the third round of the French Open.

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Saints defeat Gloucester to secure home semi-final

George Furbank's last-gasp try ensures a home semi-final in the Prem play-offs for Northampton Saints after 11-try thriller against Gloucester.

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Johnston falls back in Austria as Kaneko leads heading into final round

Andrew 'Beef' Johnston fell back after starting the day atop the leaderboard at the Austrian Alpine Open and sits four shots off the pace set by Japan's Kota Kaneko heading into Sunday's final round.

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‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs

The golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end.

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Clarke 'praying' Gilmour makes World Cup

Scotland boss Steve Clarke says he is "100 per cent worried" about Billy Gilmour after the midfielder hobbled off injured against Curacao on the eve of the World Cup.

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Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area

Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.

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Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug-driving

Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after he allegedly crashed his car into motorway barriers.

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‘Opposite visions’: What to know about Colombia’s presidential election

Senator Ivan Cepeda is leading two right-wing rivals in the first round of an election dominated by security concerns.

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Iran’s Team Trains in Limbo for World Cup Overshadowed by War

Members of Iran’s national soccer team practicing in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday.

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'It hurts' - Cunningham reflects on Challenge Cup final defeat

Jodie Cunningham admits Challenge Cup final defeat to Wigan hurts and is bittersweet as it was her last performance on the Wembley turf.

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Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant

Meta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware.

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Watch Scotland put four past Curacao in World Cup send-off

Watch Scotland come from behind to beat 10-man Curacao in their World Cup send-off at Hampden.

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Sabalenka sets up fourth-round match with Osaka

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka beats Daria Kasatkina to set up a mouth-watering fourth-round match against Naomi Osaka at the French Open.

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Osaka sparkles again to set up Sabalenka clash at French Open

Naomi Osaka once again lit up Roland-Garros with her choice of outfit as well as her talent on court as she beat American teenager Iva Jovic to set up a meeting with world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in t...

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I put Google’s 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it’s actually pretty useful

Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but it’s unclear why Google made it a separate product.

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Shankland and Curtis make World Cup move - but will Clarke respond?

Lawrence Shankland and Findlay Curtis were the big winners in Scotland's friendly win over Curacao, writes Tom English.

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Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?

Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

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‘America’s sweetheart’: exhibition explores Marilyn Monroe’s complex relationship to stardom

The new exhibition at LA’s Academy museum features some of the star’s most intimate belongings that have never been available for public viewingThere’s an unsettling moment in Marilyn Monroe: Holly...

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Scotland beat 10-man Curacao 4-1 in World Cup send-off match

A heavily rotated Scotland eventually eased past 10-man Curacao 4-1 in their final match on home soil before heading off to the 2026 World Cup.

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Ian McKellen joins march for LGBTQ+ equality in Commonwealth countries

Actor among protesters in central London highlighting laws in 29 countries where same-sex relationships remain illegalIan McKellen has joined a march against the criminalisation of LGBTQ+ people in...

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The groupthink boom: what three top VCs really think about the AI frenzy

"If you're 22 years old in San Francisco and building something in AI, there may be a seed term sheet in your inbox — but if you're 19, oh my God, this means you're really good; you might already h...

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Potter finishes second in Sardinia as Yee retires

Britain's Beth Potter claims her third podium spot of the season, finishing second in the World Triathlon Series event in Alghero, Sardinia as Olympic champion Alex Yee fails to finish the men's race.

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Iraola explains his football philosophy in incredible masterclass

Andoni Iraola dissects the school of football in the Basque Country and discusses how his career has shaped him as a coach in today's footballing world.

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A Big Bang, a Fire and Panic as War Enters Romanian Homes

A temporary cover for a hole in the roof of a building in Galati, Romania, on Saturday, after a Russian drone slammed into a residential block on Friday.

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Rabonas & fake births - Chelsea win World Sevens

The Women's World Sevens series in London had it all from backflips, rabonas and even a fake birth.

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Scorecard: England vs India, second T20 international, Bristol

Live score from the second T20 international between England and India in Bristol. Watch on Sky Sports Cricket.

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Bulls overpower Munster to reach URC semi-finals

Munster's United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria.

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Violence against foreign-owned shops in South Africa

Foreign workers in South Africa are again facing violence and protests by anti-immigrant groups.

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As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026

We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.

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WHO chief visits Bunia, epicentre of the Ebola outbreak

WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is visiting Bunia in the DRC, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak.

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How the Iran war is dividing Muslims in the Philippines

Divisive foreign political narratives are being cast as religious discourse within our Muslim communities.

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What I Saw Inside an Ebola Ward

Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, walked inside an Ebola ward where both adults and children were being treated, and where someone had recently died of the disease amid a spiraling outb...

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Is IPL wonderkid Sooryavanshi the best T20 opener in the world?

Teenagers are smashing it in sport right now.

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Egypt warns Israel that dangerous Gaza escalations threaten ceasefire

Egypt races to salvage Gaza ceasefire as Israeli attacks and displacement threats push deal to the brink of collapse.

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LIVE: PSG vs Arsenal – Champions League final

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of UEFA's showpiece final.

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Five Miners Are Rescued After Week Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave

Miners are tended by rescue worked after being freed on Saturday from a cave in central Laos.

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Victims of sexual abuse forced to ‘suck it up’ for sake of child perpetrators, warns Jess Phillips

Former safeguarding minister calls for sentencing guidelines review and fears crime now seen as ‘content for an eyeball economy’The former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has said victims of se...

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North Korean POWs: Political pawns in Russia’s war on Ukraine?

101 East investigates the plight of two North Korean POWs in Ukraine and the campaign to transfer them to South Korea.

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Dominant Wigan thrash St Helens in Women's Challenge Cup final

Wigan Warriors further established themselves as the dominant force in women's rugby league with a 54-6 thrashing of St Helens in Saturday's Challenge Cup final at Wembley.

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What Hegseth’s comments at Shangri-La Dialogue say about US foreign policy

The US has addressed defence leaders in Singapore, outlining America's geopolitical goals.

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Take That review – stadium redux of Circus tour has maximal razzle-dazzle

St Mary’s Stadium, SouthamptonElephants, clowns, aerialists hanging by their hair … the Big Top concept doesn’t let up at this hugely enjoyable outing for a boy band with hits to spareTake That hav...

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Israel launches more than 10 strikes across southern Lebanon

Videos show the aftermath of renewed Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon that killed at least three people.

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Tello Mobile Plan Review (2026): Low Cost, Reliable Service

With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good.

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Budapest police investigating fan brawl before Champions League final

Police in Budapest have made arrests and are studying CCTV footage to identify supporters fighting before Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain.

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Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug driving

Former England international Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving, according to Sky News.

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How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea?

The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.

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O'Dwyer, 16, added to Republic of Ireland squad as training player

Shamrock Rovers teenager Josh O'Dwyer is included in the Republic of Ireland squad for their friendly against World Cup co-hosts Canada in Montreal.

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Rubio says Trump envoy Barrack to step down from Syria post

Trump envoy Tom Barrack to exit formal Syria post but retain key role managing US policy in Syria and Iraq.

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Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillow

Plus: A ransomware group is now stealing data in person, BusPatrol wants to hand its license plate surveillance data to the cops, and more.

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Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It

A remote gold mining town is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections.

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Is a Canadian Car the Answer to Trump’s Tariffs? The Bricklin Shows the Risks.

The businessman Malcolm Bricklin and Premier Richard Hatfield at the Bricklin factory in Saint John, New Brunswick. The company’s sports car was funded by the province.

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Do You Actually Need to Pay for Transcription Software?

I tested Wispr Flow and various AI-powered transcription software to see whether you should bother subscribing or stick with free services.

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Police fire tear gas during protest outside New Jersey ICE facility

Police fired tear gas and used horses to push back protesters outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility.

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Across the Middle East, Muslims Mark Eid Amid War and Crisis

Palestinians prayed near the ruins of Al-Huda Mosque in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, on Wednesday, the first day of Eid al-Adha. Israel bombed the mosque early in the war in Gaza.

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Colombia’s Elections Are a Crucial Test for the Left in Latin America

Abelardo De La Espriella, a far-right candidate for president of Colombia, closed his campaign in the city of Medellín.

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Ministers urge City of London to act over swimmers in Hampstead Heath wildlife ponds

Exclusive: Local authority asked what steps it is taking after hordes of splashing revellers seen disturbing nesting birdsMinisters have written to the City of London demanding it stop people from...

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Euphoria mirrors the nihilism of a generation raised on Andrew Tate and Bonnie Blue

As its third season ends, Sam Levinson’s HBO show reflects the grim future that gen Z faces. Its rage-bait is precisely the pointThe third season of Euphoria has been almost impossible to ignore fo...

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The World Capital of French Fries Has a Problem: Too Many Potatoes

Belgium’s potato harvest set a record, just as tariffs hit U.S. demand for frozen fries and as competition from suppliers in Asia intensified.

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Millions of Bees Have Thrived Under a New York Cemetery for More Than a Century

A walk in the cemetery led to Cornell researchers discovering an underground colony of bees with an estimated population of 5.5 million—one of the largest ever recorded.

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Ukraine drones strike Russian oil facility, as Kyiv and Moscow trade blows

Strikes have seen 13,000 residents without power in Zaporizhzhia as Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks.

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Nike World Cup Uniforms Made of Recycled Textiles Won’t Solve Fashion Waste

The activewear giant has used chemical recycling to make jersey for 16 teams competing in the tournament. But the technique is unlikely to help solve fashion’s waste issue.

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Voting ongoing in snap elections in Malta, governing party expected to win

Malta's economy to dominate this year’s election, with rising rents and infrastructure at the forefront of debates.

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Senegal’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad list

Senegal arrive for their third consecutive World Cup as arguably the best side in Africa - and aim to lift the trophy.

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‘I am very serious about being silly’: children’s illustrators on the art of storytelling

From The Twits to The Gruffalo and an angry bear in search of his hat… Quentin Blake, Cressida Cowell, Axel Sheffler, Lauren Child and more reveal how they bring children’s books to lifeSpread acro...

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Iran war: What is happening on day 92 as Trump weighs Iran deal

Trump weighs next steps on Iran deal as Tehran insists negotiations are continuing and no final agreement exists.

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The hill I will die on: Let me tell you the one big problem with art galleries. There’s too much art | Isabel Brooks

They often boast thousands of great works – but who needs that? I can only really engage with one or two before feeling exhaustedVisiting an art gallery always goes the same way for me. I look at...

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On-street EV charging in UK is postcode lottery as drivers face council objections

Despite government pledges, more than 20 authorities will not allow gullies, citing safety, legal and parking concernsThe energy secretary, Ed Miliband, has said charger gullies to connect electric...

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Serrano targets knockout record in Hanson title clash

Amanda Serrano is targeting Christie Martin's all-time knockout record in her bout against Cheyenne Hanson, live on Sky Sports on Sunday morning.

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Davies in 'best ever' Canada squad for World Cup

Head coach Jesse Marsch includes Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies in what he describes as the best Canada squad "ever assembled" for this summer's World Cup.

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I couldn’t understand my mother’s dementia – until a character from Rivals showed me the way

When my mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, one remark in Jilly Cooper’s romp made me realise how much my happiness is tied to her wellbeingAs a longtime Jilly Cooper fan, I lapped up the TV adapta...

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Cape Fear: Amy Adams is incredible in this twisty remake of the classic Scorsese thriller

Javier Bardem and his co-star are brilliant as the duelling pair at the heart of a dread-packed psychological drama – where evil lurks in plain sightThe 1991 revenge thriller Cape Fear boasts many...

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US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence - Hegseth

The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.

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TV tonight: the weird, wild story of kidnapped racehorse Shergar

How the IRA got their hands on the world’s most valuable horse. Plus, dancers and jugglers ahoy in the grand final of Britain’s Got Talent. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, Channel 4 “Somebody...

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From Backrooms to Boards of Canada: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

A horror film takes on the internet craze for user-generated paranormal tales, and Macca returns with his most affecting songs in yearsBackrooms Out nowPeople have enjoyed spinning spooky yarns abo...

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‘Nature’s soap opera’: how a wildlife artist’s nestboxes became a YouTube hit

The births, fledgling flights and even first dates on Robert Fuller’s site are about to hit a million global subscribersHaving enjoyed setting up bird boxes with his father as a child, the wildlife...

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From Make That Movie to Sugar: the week in rave reviews

Sam Campbell’s meta sitcom might well be the funniest show of the year, and Bob Mould and co return to the live stage as loud and joyous as ever. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from t...

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How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress

Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elected officials to prioritize party loyalty.

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What it means to be a man is a theme in Texas Senate race as Paxton attacks Talarico

Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Texas," putting manhood front and center in the race.

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Frustration in Lebanon as Israel expands invasion

Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon has moved deeper into sovereign territory, with troops crossing the Litani river.

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Ancient DNA reveals how women helped transform prehistoric Europe

New DNA evidence shows that Europe’s hunter-gatherers and early farmers interacted far more closely than previously thought, with women likely playing a crucial role in spreading farming across nor...

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Lithuania, Once Occupied by Germany, Is Glad German Troops Are Back

German soldiers on their base in Vilnius, Lithuania, in May. The forces deployed in the Baltic country reflect Germany’s increased willingness to act as Europe’s shield amid wavering support from t...

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Ferrari’s new EV sparks Italian angst over Agnelli legacy

Critics say John Elkann has detached the family empire from its home country

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Greens discuss downgrading some policies to prepare for possible UK coalition

A wealth tax would be one of their non-negotiable pledges after the next general election, a senior party figure said

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The floor versus the ceiling

The world has come to prefer a high minimum to outright excellence

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London Stadium back in spotlight after West Ham’s Premier League exit

East London club will pay less rent for venue that has struggled to satisfy public since 2012 Olympics

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Should AI steal your job?

The real question is not what the technology can do but what it ought to do. Sarah O’Connor on the people fighting for the future of work

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This strange new phase of matter could transform quantum technology

By stacking custom-designed silver nanoparticles like nanoscale LEGO bricks, scientists stabilized a mysterious crystal phase that had never been observed before. The material not only solves a lon...

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Move over, Heated Rivalry - there's a new ice hockey romance obsession

The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.

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Founders seize on Indian court ruling to revive criticism of Google’s ad business

The ruling drew support from founders, while lawyers said it could force platforms to revisit how they handle trademarked keywords.

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Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops

BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.

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Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

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I went to the so-called ‘steroid Olympics,’ to understand why Silicon Valley is obsessed with peptides

The Enhanced Games — a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance enhancing drugs — may herald a new business model that the tech industry is ready to embrace.

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Louisiana lawmakers pass congressional map favouring Republicans

Louisiana approves new congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district after an April Supreme Court ruling.

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First survivor rescued from flooded cave in Laos

Divers in Laos have rescued the first of five villagers trapped in a flooded cave for more than a week.

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Iran war live: Trump due to make ‘final determination’ on deal with Tehran

Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon just days after Israel's prime minister ordered 70 percent of Gaza to be occupied.

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