Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-02

Protesters use ‘Ebola coffin’ to rally against US quarantine centre

Demonstrators in Nairobi have carried an ‘Ebola’ coffin to protest a proposed US quarantine facility.

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European election monitor dismisses rumours of fraud in Colombia’s election

The electoral mission described the first round of voting in Colombia's presidential race as 'a lesson in democracy'.

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Premier League clubs could face legal action over sponsorship deals with crypto firms

UK regulator focuses on teams with partnerships with digital assets companies that are not authorised to operate in Britain

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GPs in England too ‘overloaded’ to help older people at risk of falling, say MPs

NHS bosses giving evidence to public accounts committee admit current position is unacceptableGPs in England are so “overloaded” that they cannot help older people who are at risk of falling in wha...

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Never any doubt about Knight's England spot - Edwards

England head coach Charlotte Edwards praises Heather Knight's resilience after the former captain's timely return to form before the T20 World Cup.

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Sciver-Brunt 'ready to go' for T20 World Cup - but 'probably' won't bowl

England head coach Charlotte Edwards says captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is "ready to go" for the home T20 World Cup - but unlikely to bowl.

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Peabo Bryson, Soul Singer Known as the Voice of Love, Dies at 75

Peabo Bryson in 2005. His songs, which dealt with complex relationships and passionate love, dominated the soul and R&B charts for nearly two decades.

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Bruce Crandall, Part of a Heroic Rescue Mission in Vietnam, Dies at 93

Bruce Crandall in 2007. He and a fellow pilot were credited with saving the lives of some 70 injured soldiers.

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Koumas opens Wales account in draw with Ghana

Lewis Koumas scored his first international goal to salvage Wales a 1-1 draw with World Cup-bound Ghana in Cardiff.

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Trump berated Netanyahu? Analysts question US-Israel feud rumours

Analysts say 'strategic leaks' aim to influence public perceptions amid diplomatic impasse in US-Israel war on Iran.

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Drones light up Taipei’s night sky for Computex trade show

Drones lit up the evening sky near Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper in a dazzling display for the Computex trade show.

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Capsey and Knight star as England seal record-breaking series win over India

Alice Capsey hits 82 whilst Heather Knight finishes unbeaten on 70 as England chase down 181, the highest run-chase in women's T20 history in England, to secure a six-wicket win against India, seal...

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Trump administration is scrapping the $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation fund’

DOJ's agreement with President Donald Trump to bar future audits into his or his family's past tax records will remain.

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Liverpool reach agreement with Iraola

Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to become their new head coach.

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Scotland players have not discussed Israel boycott

Scotland's players have not discussed boycotting their World Cup qualifying double header against Israel, says midfielder Christy Grimshaw.

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England players will be ready for heat, says Henderson

Jordan Henderson urges England's players to expose themselves to the sweltering Florida conditions so they can acclimatise to the intense heat expected at the World Cup.

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What to Know About South Korea’s Elections

An early voting station at the departure hall of Incheon International Airport in South Korea on Friday. Four years ago, the conservative party won local elections in a landslide.

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Toddler Dies After Bouncy Castle Is Lofted by Harsh Winds in Montreal

Severe thunderstorms lashed an annual church party, sending airborne an inflatable toy often found at outdoor parties, paramedics said.

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Capsey & Knight star as England seal series win

Alice Capsey leaves England with a huge selection call and Heather Knight finds form as England sign off for the T20 World Cup with victory over India.

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NASA Space Roboticist Challenge

The Fly Foundational Robots (FFR) mission will launch a robotic arm, with seven degrees of freedom, to low Earth orbit. NASA is opening access to the robotic arm to a select group of U.S. researche...

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Trump taps housing official Bill Pulte to be US spymaster

The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump's foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.

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Cyberdecks are having a moment, rejecting big tech surveillance with style and substance

Over the last few months, these DIY hardware communities have exploded in popularity as people on social media show off their solar-powered game emulators, pocket-sized ereaders, and clamshell purs...

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Family say British couple jailed in Iran have lost appeal against convictions

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, both aged 53, given 10-year sentences in February after being convicted of espionageA British couple jailed on spying charges in Iran have lost an appeal against their co...

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Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor, Dies at 80

Marcia Lucas in 1978 with the Academy Award she won for her work on the first “Star Wars” movie, directed by her husband, George Lucas, right. After they divorced, she left the movie business.

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What to know about Tuesday’s primaries in California, New Jersey, Montana

Voters in six US states are casting primary ballots that will set the battle lines for November's midterm elections.

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Blue Origin failure sets back NASA lunar goals

Blue Origin’s latest rocket test didn’t just end in a fireball — it may have burned a hole in NASA’s timeline.

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Inside the billion-dollar business of getting a visa

An investigation reveals how visa giant VFS Global profits from millions of visa applications from the Global South.

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'Oh no, no, no!' - India reach 180 as Ecclestone has moment to forget

Sophie Ecclestone has a moment to forget as she misses a simple run-out opportunity on the final ball of India's innings, as they set England 181 to win in the third and final T20 in Taunton.

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Britain's Hewett into quarter-finals but Reid loses

Alfie Hewett is through to the quarter-finals of the men's wheelchair singles but fellow Briton Gordon Reid loses his first-round match at the French Open.

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Spain bans DR Congo World Cup warm-up due to Ebola fears

Spanish mayor bans DR Congo pre-World Cup 2026 game in La Linea de la Concepcion due to Ebola fears.

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Murder of Henry Nowak, Who Was Handcuffed by Police While Dying, Fuels Outrage in UK

People gathering outside a police station in Southampton, England, to protest the death of Henry Nowak on Tuesday.

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Protests Grow in Albania Over Kushner-Linked Project

Crowds gathered in Tirana, the capital of Albania, on Monday to protest a planned tourist resort along the Adriatic Sea.

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Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly with Chile in Spain over Ebola concern

DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

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Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor

The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.

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Who are the best young players to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026?

Al Jazeera counts down the top young footballers who could emerge as global names at the tournament in North America.

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Uber caps employee AI spending after blowing through budget in four months

Uber's cutback has occurred after the company had reportedly encouraged staff to use AI as much as possible.

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US says Iran’s new supreme leader alive and ‘increasingly engaging’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is increasingly engaging in negotiations.

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New Microsoft tool lets devs spin up AI behavior tests using text descriptions

Microsoft on Tuesday took the wraps off Adaptive Spec-driven Scoring for Evaluation and Regression Testing, an open-source framework for spinning up AI evaluations.

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No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup

The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.

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A startup, Everand, is now bundling ebooks, audiobooks, and book clubs in challenge to Amazon

A new reading subscription from Everand offers access to both ebooks and audiobooks, and Fable's book club community.

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Ukraine’s Kostyuk blasts Russia stars in French Open outburst over war

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk faces Russia's Mirra Andreeva in semifinal after beating Elina Svitolina at Roland Garros.

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Martin Scorsese becomes the latest — and most unlikely — Hollywood voice for AI

The caveat is that one of the world's most famous living directors is using the tech solely for storyboarding.

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Microsoft launches Scout, an OpenClaw-inspired personal assistant

Launched at Build, Microsoft Scout is a new AI assistant meant to bring the power and flexibility of OpenClaw into the Microsoft 365 system.

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Microsoft targets Anthropic with new model releases

Software giant’s AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says focus is on developing products for business users

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Google rolls out fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams

As people increasingly refuse to answer calls from unknown numbers, scammers are shifting their tactics by spoofing trusted phone numbers and using AI deepfake technology to sound like authority fi...

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Microsoft offers devs a better way to control AI agent behavior

The specification lets developer, compliance and security teams define their own policies for agents to follow in portable policy files.

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Android Is Fighting Phone Scams With a New Feature to Prove Who's Calling

Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever's calling you is who they appear to be.

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Meet Microsoft Scout, Your AI Coworker That Never Logs Off

Microsoft’s OpenClaw-style agent appears in Teams, just like a human colleague, and automates your dull office tasks.

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Norwegian FA supports ethics complaint against FIFA chief Infantino

NFF president Lise Klaveness has called on FIFA to scrap the FIFA Peace Prize award to protect its political neutrality.

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Goldman’s David Solomon sees ‘more greed than fear’ on Wall Street

Comments underscore bullish outlook that helped push S&P 500 to records on half of all trading days last month

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Amazon faces class action lawsuit over Ring facial recognition feature

The class action lawsuit, filed in Seattle by Virginia resident Charles Sigwalt, claims that Ring's Familiar Faces feature stores images of passersby without consent.

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Faced with being outflanked by those to his right, Farage seeks to channel public anger

As ethnonationalist far right drives racist agenda, Reform UK leader felt need to weigh in on murder of Henry NowakThe full horror of Henry Nowak’s last moments was only just sinking in on the morn...

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Mysteriously missing New Jersey congressman receives Trump endorsement

Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr has not been seen for months but is expected to win Tuesday's election.

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Van der Breggen wins time trial to take Giro lead

Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen claimed victory in the 12.7km individual time trial to take the leader's pink jersey at the women's Giro d'Italia.

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Scotland's squad numbers for World Cup revealed

Scotland's squad numbers for the World Cup have been revealed.

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Reform Makerfield candidate admits making 'crass' comments in past

Robert Kenyon says he was not involved in politics when he made remarks unearthed during the campaign.

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The DOJ won't move ahead with anti-weaponization fund, acting AG Todd Blanche says

The Justice Department is no longer moving ahead with its $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. It was a tumultuous couple weeks for a controversial idea that was championed by some MAGA supporters.

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Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open win to Ukraine ahead of Andreeva semi-final

Marta Kostyuk, the standout performer of the clay-court season and a vocal supporter of Ukraine amid the ongoing war, will face Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in her first Grand Slam semi-final at...

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The mad scramble to find California's next governor becomes clearer today

It's been a chaotic scramble to find the new leader of California. After former Vice President Kamala Harris decided not to run, there hasn't been a clear candidate to pick up from Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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UK police bodycam video shows wrongful arrest of dying teen

Newly-released bodycam video shows the moment UK police wrongfully arrested 18-year-old Henry Nowak as he was dying.

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Trump signs watered-down AI vetting order after Maga infighting

President’s executive order will allow the US government to gain early access to cutting-edge models

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Gordon to be oldest player at World Cup but Gunn handed No 1

Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon will be the oldest player at the World Cup this summer, but the 43-year-old has not been handed the number one shirt.

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Lego launches Pokémon ‘smart’ bricks equipped for interactive battles

Tie-up between blockbuster toy brands offers hi-tech play sets that will allow fans to ‘feel like the trainer’Many Pokémon fans secretly fantasise about being a trainer and that dream has become a...

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Canada-U.S. Trade Visit Starts With Another Trump ‘51st State’ Post

Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister in charge of trade, is scheduled to meet with Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, in Washington on Tuesday.

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Focused Energy raises whopping $240M Series A for laser-powered fusion tech

Another fusion startup has raised another a massive round to make this type of power a reality.

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US targets Brazil with new tariffs over trade practices

The US plans new 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing issues like deforestation and digital trade practices.

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'Absolutely ludicrous' - pundits react to Archer's extended absence

Simon Doull has dubbed Jofra Archer's absence from the England Test squad to face New Zealand 'absolutely ludicrous' amid the news that the seamer could miss both the first and second matches.

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Kyle included ‘more positive language’ in AI speech after Mandelson advice

Documents raise questions since the advisory firm co-founded by Labour veteran represented big AI companies

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Zverev ends Jodar run to reach semi-finals

Alexander Zverev ensures his pursuit of an elusive Grand Slam title remains on track with a comprehensive quarter-final win against teenager Rafael Jodar at the French Open.

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England full-back Kildunne to leave Harlequins

England full-back Ellie Kildunne, a figurehead for the Red Roses' Rugby World Cup win last year, is to leave Harlequins.

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UN tells world to brace for extreme weather as El Nino looms

Potential impacts, including floods, drought and heatwaves, could 'hit even harder' this year, UN chief warns.

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Sabrina Carpenter granted restraining order against alleged stalker: ‘disturbing violation of safety’

Pop star says the man, 31, tried to force his way into her LA home last month and insisted she was expecting himSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailSabrina Carpenter has been granted a...

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Trump signs narrower executive order on AI oversight after industry objections

After industry objections, President Trump signed a revised AI executive order requiring only voluntary prerelease government reviews of advanced models.

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Losing votes to Restore, Farage seizes a golden opportunity to bring racists back into the fold

Mark Nowak had asked for his son’s murder not to be used to spread division. But Nige is just not the kind of guy to miss outThe email invitation arrived shortly after 7am. Nigel Farage would be ma...

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Masters of the Universe review – Amazon’s He-Man adventure is a weak big-budget misfire

A laboured attempt to resurrect toy IP very few people still care about is a $200m-budgeted waste of everyone’s timeIt’s not just that He-Man himself is from the 80s that gives 2026’s Masters of th...

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Trump and Netanyahu have a long history of working together but don't always agree

U.S. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have a long history of working together, but the pair is under strain amid the ongoing war in Iran.

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold

Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

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‘My son is still suffering’: the ill effects of water contamination in ‘Brixham incident’

Physical and psychological impacts of a tap water parasite outbreak continue to be felt in south DevonSouth West Water fined £1.85m over parasite outbreak in DevonMost of the tourists milling aroun...

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Look Up!

Astronauts Sophie Adenot of ESA (European Space Agency) and Jack Hathaway of NASA, both Expedition 74 flight engineers, look out a window in the cupola, monitoring the automated approach and dockin...

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The Horn of Africa needs reconciliation, not new borders

Recognising Somaliland would not deliver stability. It would entrench division, in Somalia and well beyond it.

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Bashir picked and Baker pushing for England Test debut at Lord's

England are considering handing Sonny Baker a debut Test cap at Lord's after the 23-year-old fast bowler was included in the 12-man squad named for the first Test against New Zealand, starting on T...

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OpenAI launches new Codex tools for white-collar work

OpenAI is getting serious about courting enterprise users. On Tuesday, the AI lab released a new set of capabilities for Codex, meant to expand the agentic tool’s uses in the workplace. Toget...

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Board, the new game startup from Mirror founder Brynn Putnam, raises $20M, has already sold thousands

Board, the startup building what it calls "together tech" designed to bring people into the same room, has closed a Series A led by Union Square Ventures.

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Pope-ally wired! Why Mark E Smith’s maligned Catholic play is getting a reboot

The Fall frontman’s play about a papal plot appalled critics when first staged in 1986, with Leigh Bowery starring as a cardinal. Now Hey! Luciani is back – but does it make any more sense 40 years...

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Streeting says raising concerns over Gaza in government like ‘hitting up against a brick wall’

Former health secretary described as ‘hysterical’ about the issue by Peter Mandelson in messages disclosed this weekUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has said he felt he was “hitting u...

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Jack White review – former White Stripe’s art is like a 12-year-old visiting Tate Modern for the first time

Newport Street Gallery, LondonWhite may be a talented musician but as a visual artist, he’s a nonstarter. Not even the collaborations with Ai Weiwei and Damien Hirst can save this showNobody can ph...

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Flush With Cash From OpenAI, Opal Is Making an AI-Powered Audio Gadget

Opal, the company famous for making a fancy webcam, has pivoted to making other consumer electronics. Fueled by big investments from OpenAI and Samsung, it’s working on an audio gadget first.

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Bellingham is No 10 in England World Cup squad

England's squad numbers for the World Cup have been announced - but how much do the choices hint at Thomas Tuchel's thinking?

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Turning your purse into a cyberdeck is the most fun way to resist big tech

The women building these over-the-top, bedazzled cyberdecks aren’t in it for the glitter alone. This trend is reaching its peak at a time when people feel powerless against big tech.

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Kostyuk dedicates historic win to Ukraine

Marta Kostyuk dedicates her match against compatriot Elina Svitolina to Ukraine after becoming the first woman from her nation to reach the singles semi-finals at Roland Garros.

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Canada formally requests renewal of North American free trade pact

In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.

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Bashir returns to England team for first Test

Spinner Shoaib Bashir is backed as England’s first-choice spinner for the first Test against New Zealand after being overlooked for the entire Ashes series.

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Could Trump’s government be influencing Canada’s separatist movement?

Alberta will vote in a referendum over whether to separate from Canada, but how is the US President involved?

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British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.

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How Europe’s AI strategy diverges from Silicon Valley’s

The global AI race is often framed as a battle between the United States and China. But at VivaTech, Europe is expected to make the case for an entirely different model.

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Why VivaTech 2026 is the place to see Europe’s AI strategy take shape

The global AI race is often framed as a battle between the United States and China. But at VivaTech, Europe is expected to make the case for an entirely different model.

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Debt-ridden graduates seen as ‘cash cows’ to fund older people’s lifestyles, MPs told

Student groups tell inquiry about ballooning debt and ‘sneaky changes’ to loan terms while likening system to finance scandalsGraduates saddled with ballooning student loan debts feel they are bein...

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England's Archer may not be ready for second Test

Jofra Archer may not be ready to play for England in the second Test against New Zealand after missing the first following his stint at the Indian Premier League.

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Dunlop wins Supersport race to extend TT record

Michael Dunlop powers clear of Dean Harrison to win the first Supersport race at the Isle of Man TT for his 34th victory at the road race.

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The Misfits: Marilyn Monroe’s final film showed her capacity for playing painfully knotty characters

Written for Monroe by then husband Arthur Miller, the role of Roslyn is contradictory and complex. It signalled a potential new phase in her careerWhat else can you call it but star quality? It was...

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England reveal squad numbers for World Cup

England have announced their squad numbers for this summer's World Cup.

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Meta tests ‘Series’ for episodic Reels on Instagram and Facebook

Meta told TechCrunch that it's considering ways to monetize the new feature, but didn't share specifics on what that could look like.

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Labour figures who wrote competing ‘manifestos’ join forces to warn against tribalism

Mathew Lawrence and Mark McVitie, previously seen as favouring Burnham and Streeting respectively, say change of direction is neededUK politics live – latest updatesTwo of Labour’s leading policy f...

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Ex-SNP chief used false invoices to cover up his £400,000 embezzlement

Peter Murrell utilised party account and charge card to buy goods including vehicles and watches for personal use, court told

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X caters to creators with new ‘React with Video’ feature

X will now let you 'react with video' to posts.

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Albanians protest Kushner plan for Sazan Island luxury resort

Hundreds have rallied in Albania against plans by a Jared Kushner-linked investment firm to develop Sazan Island.

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Apple’s MacBook Neo is winning over a new generation of buyers

The MacBook Neo shipped 1.1 million units in its first weeks on sale, IDC estimates, as Apple pushes deeper into the mainstream laptop market.

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‘Encroached territory’: Why India-Nepal border dispute is heating up again

Balendra Shah's recent comments about Nepal encroaching on Indian territory have revived a 200-year-old border dispute.

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Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day review – dreamy adaptation reaches for the stars

SXSW LondonWolf’s novel about a headstrong young Edwardian woman takes flight under Tina Gharavi’s direction, with Timothy Spall and Jennifer Saunders among the ensemble castHere is an adaptation,...

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NASA Testing Wastewater Treatment Facility for Future Moon Base

A mobile wastewater treatment system built at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida that can help prepare for long-duration missions on the Moon and Mars departed the spaceport and arrived a...

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Hinds withdraws from England squad with ankle injury

Defender Taylor Hinds withdraws from the England squad after suffering an ankle injury last week.

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South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men

The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

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‘We’re not making it up’: UK political chaos is not media’s fault, say journalists

High-profile reporters reject accusations of revelling in drama, saying politicians are the people ‘addicted to crisis’Politicians, not reporters, are responsible for driving a decade of chaos in W...

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There are thousands of dirty old drill sites in Colorado. The state gave oil firms a $1bn pass

Investigation reveals regulator let firms off the hook on cleanup bonds despite backlog that will take decades to clearWhen Christiaan van Woudenberg moved to Erie, Colorado, in 2007, he never imag...

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An horrific murder – and a civil war threatening to tear apart the British right | Joe Mulhall

After the conviction of Henry Nowak’s killer, the right is embracing racialised language. This tragedy is now just part of a political tussleJoe Mulhall is director of research at the anti-fascism...

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Belgian NGO urges India to arrest Israeli reservist over alleged war crimes

The Hind Rajab Foundation is using videos made by Eitan Gilboa and posted to social media as evidence.

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Shabana Mahmood warns of ‘dangerous undercurrent’ after murder of Henry Nowak

Home secretary’s condenmation of ‘misinformation and inflammatory commentary’ comes after death threats to policeUK politics live – latest updatesThe home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has warned of...

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Starmer uses disappearing messages, admits Downing Street

Publication of latest batch of Mandelson files triggers fresh scrutiny of government record-keeping

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Trump signs AI safety order seeking voluntary review of new models

The order asks AI companies to voluntarily submit their most powerful models for the government to test up to 30 days before releasing them to the public.

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World Cup delay for Switzerland’s Embolo while US reviews travel document

Embolo is Switzerland's first-choice forward, with 24 goals in 86 internationals, but could not join the squad.

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World Cup Group K guide

World Cup Group K features Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal taking on DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia.

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World Cup Group L guide

World Cup Group L features Thomas Tuchel's England as they face Croatia, Ghana and Panama.

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Adnoc plans new UAE pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Move by state-run oil group comes as Iran war highlights region’s reliance on key shipping route

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New ways to remove CO2 from atmosphere must grow much faster, report says

Novel forms of CO2 removal must expand at ‘highly ambitious rates’ if world is to limit global heating to 1.5C, says studyHumanity must suck carbon out of the atmosphere with new technologies even...

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Blue Origin plans to launch New Glenn again this year after explosion

CEO Dave Limp said damage to the company's launchpad in Florida was not as bad as expected. But Blue Origin still hasn't shared the cause of last week's explosion.

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World Cup Group H guide

World Cup Group H features favourites Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.

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UK Athletics fined over death of UAE Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei

Abdullah Hayayei was killed in London in 2017 while preparing for the World ​Para Athletics Championships.

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World Cup Group G guide

World Cup Group G features Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand.

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World Cup Group I guide

World Cup Group I features 2022 runners-up France, Senegal, Iraq and Norway.

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World Cup Group D guide

World Cup Group D sees co-hosts the United States of America play the first fixture in their home country against Paraguay before facing Australia and Turkey.

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World Cup Group F guide

World Cup Group F sees three-times runners-up Netherlands begin their campaign against Japan, before facing Graham Potter's Sweden and Tunisia.

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Switzerland travel to US without Embolo over Esta issue

Switzerland's World Cup squad travel to the United States without Breel Embolo as the forward's Esta authorisation is placed under review.

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Kane sets sights on Ballon d’Or in bid to help England to World Cup glory

Harry Kane hopes he can make himself the leading contender for the Ballon d’Or by helping fire England to World Cup glory.

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Anthropic to expand Mythos access to more than 15 countries

About 150 organisations will be given advanced cyber security model following requests from around the world

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World Cup Group E guide

World Cup Group E sees four-time winners Germany begin against Curacao in Houston, USA before facing Ivory Coast and Ecuador.

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World Cup 2026 Group guides

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UK Athletics fined £350,000 over Paralympian's cage collapse death

UK Athletics Ltd has been fined £350,000 over the "wholly avoidable" death of a Paralympian killed when a practice cage collapsed on his head.

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The Braintree defender going to World Cup with New Zealand

Braintree Town defender Tommy Smith is looking forward to the "crowning glory of his career" at the World Cup with New Zealand.

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Battling a Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo

At the heart of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, health care workers are racing to open new treatment centers and ramp up testing. But after years of war, the deadly virus is...

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Tomorrow Will Be a Palestinian Day review – work that finds a way out of Gaza’s ruins

Theatre503, LondonHope still resides against horror in this collection of short plays from Palestinian playwrights, poets and artistsWhat are the basic requirements of theatre-making? Actors, write...

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Japan benefit from new World Cup substitution rule

Japan become one of the first beneficiaries of the new time-limited substitution rule as they score while opponents Iceland have just 10 players on the pitch.

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ZeroDrift raises $10 million to protect AI models from themselves

A new AI compliance service sits between AI models and end users to flag and replace any messages that might present a compliance problem.

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U.S. Ebola Unit Plans in Kenya, Subject of Protests, Suffers New Setback From Court Ruling

Demonstrators in Nanyuki, Kenya, on Monday, protesting plans to create an Ebola quarantine center for Americans.

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Southampton backs ‘spygate’ Eckert despite world’s most lucrative game miss

Southampton back Tonda Eckert despite missing out on a playoff final for a Premier League place due to spying scandal.

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A red box for Donald Trump, and eight weeks to make it. Now I really am outraged by the Mandy files | Marina Hyde

I’m not sure any other first world nation would have this problem. Keir Starmer’s promise of growth, growth, growth appears to have shrivelledWe are in the TL;DR days of Keir Starmer’s government....

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Motorhome bought by Murrell with stolen SNP money only did four miles

High court in Edinburgh hears £125K vehicle was described as a van in faked invoice and stocked with luxury goodsThe luxury motorhome that Peter Murrell bought using money stolen from the Scottish...

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Mamdani signs ‘executive order’ letting kids stay up late for NBA Finals

Mamdani signs ‘executive order’ letting kids stay up late for NBA Finals.

aljazeera.com

Rocket engine startup Impulse raises $500 million to hire people, not AI

Engineering physical systems still depends on human talent, according to Impulse Space president Eric Romo.

techcrunch.com

What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 squads for all 48 teams?

From icons bidding adieu, to upcoming stars looking to make their mark on the biggest, Al Jazeera lists all the players.

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Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts

Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

bbc.com

Maga influencer admits Bond Street assault

Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.

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4 Best Alexa Speakers (2026): Echo Dot Max, Echo Dot, Echo Show 11

I’ve rounded up the best smart speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the popular Echo Dot to the newest Echo Studio.

wired.com

UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympian

A judge at the Old Bailey has fined UK Athletics £350,000 with £44,000 in costs after hearing how a paralympic athlete died when equipment fell on him at a training ground in east London.

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Cara Delevingne says new music was inspired by getting sober

The model and actress is now moving into the world of music, having released her first two songs.

bbc.com

Every world leader who has visited China in 2026 in one chart

China has hosted 26 leaders from 23 countries this year, underscoring its growing diplomatic and economic influence.

aljazeera.com

Trump says Israel, Hezbollah to stop fighting: What we know

Netanyahu agrees to halt operations near Beirut; Hezbollah to stop attacks on Israel under new truce arrangement.

aljazeera.com

Refugee women in CAR face childbirth risks amid US funding cuts

Limited staffing and supplies force pregnant women in CAR to give birth at home, increasing risks of preventable deaths.

aljazeera.com

AI won’t decimate the arts. We must interrogate it, but we can collaborate with it

Opera makers have always engaged with the latest inventions while also preserving historic crafts. I believe it’s possible to look both forwards and backwards in this fast-evolving landscapeThe dis...

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How the war has made Iran’s water crisis worse

Attacks on desalination plants and other water infrastructure by US and Israel have further added to the water woes.

aljazeera.com

Download your World Cup 2026 wallchart

Get your essential piece of kit now by downloading the Fifa World Cup 2026 wallchart.

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Galbraith 'all good' with injury after Matos concern

Swansea City midfielder Ethan Galbraith say his calf injury is "all good" after being included for Northern Ireland friendlies with Guinea and France.

bbc.com

Castlelake to hunt partner on easyJet bid to navigate EU ownership rules

US private credit group would be bound by rules requiring airline to be majority owned by EU nationals

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‘The face doesn’t move’: Hollywood’s obsession with cosmetic surgeries has led to stiffer looks – and performances

With procedures like filler and Botox becoming commonplace, audiences are lamenting the smoothed-out, uncanny faces now rampant in major picturesA few years ago, New York dermatologist Dr David A C...

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Pacific Fusion’s latest prototype packs 440 gigawatts into an 80-nanosecond burst

Pacific Fusion's sub-scale prototype delivered enormous amounts of power in a flash, setting the company up for its demonstration power plant.

techcrunch.com

A Viral YouTube Show About an Unhinged AI Is Hitting Theaters. It’s a Big Test for Hollywood

The Amazing Digital Circus finale will hit more than 4,000 theaters around the world Thursday. Two weeks later it’ll be on YouTube, bucking Hollywood trends and testing the power of online fandom.

wired.com

US gunman kills six family members and takes his own life

US gunman kills six family members and takes his own life

aljazeera.com

Doctors checked Biden just after Trump debate as Jill Biden feared he had a stroke

The Biden administration previously said doctors examined the president "days" following the debate, not in the moments after. The former first lady revealed more details in her new book.

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What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in May

Madeleine Thien, Sufiyaan Salam and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the commentsLately I have loved Dorothy Tse’s City Like Water, t...

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World Cup: No ICE deployment; extra security for Iran games in Los Angeles

Federal agents will be present during the World Cup, but immigration enforcement will not occur, county sheriff says.

aljazeera.com

Massive fire engulfs Jakarta market leaving hundreds homeless

Hundreds of people have been made homeless after a huge fire tore through a market in Jakarta.

aljazeera.com

England arrive in Florida for pre-World Cup camp

England players and head coach Thomas Tuchel arrive at their pre-World Cup camp in West Palm Beach, Florida to start their tournament preparations.

bbc.com

Australia, don’t conflate anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel

The anti-Semitism commission should protect Jewish Australians from hatred, not shield Israel from accountability.

aljazeera.com

‘All the girls were in there for shit that is pretty normal’: the show reinventing Girl, Interrupted for a new generation

Susanna Kaysen’s cult memoir sparked a wave of 90s novels about young women in crisis. After 10 years in the making, stars Juliana Canfield and King Princess are bringing it to the stageGirl, Inter...

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Planet Israel review – valuable personal documentary about Israel/Palestine conflict

Gillian Mosely’s film argues that Israelis are asked to accept a ‘forever war’ in part motivated by Netanyahu’s desire to defer investigation into corruption allegationsGillian Mosely has produced...

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Which UK-based players are heading to the 2026 World Cup?

With the squads now confirmed and locked in, more than 200 players from the UK are heading to the 2026 World Cup.

skysports.com

England legend Flintoff unveiled as Sydney Thunder's new head coach

Legendary England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been announced as Sydney Thunder's new BBL coach.

skysports.com

Gyan: Ghana's success will depend on Semenyo at the World Cup

It has been a successful and at times dramatic season for Antoine Semenyo. That will not let up this summer either with the Manchester City forward expected to be a key player Ghana at the World Cup.

skysports.com

The Manhattan Institute Helped Kill DEI. Now It’s Coming for Protests

The right-wing think tank is actively pushing “civil terrorism”—increasing penalties for minor crimes committed while people engage in constitutionally protected free speech.

wired.com

Farage calls for ‘pure cold rage’ in response to Southampton murder

Reform leader urges probe into police following student’s death after killer accused him of racial abuse

ft.com

‘Pure, unyielding torture pornography’: is Half Man too unpleasant to be good TV?

Richard Gadd’s follow-up to Baby Reindeer is a relentlessly punishing look at characters being crushed by the unending horror of their lives. At times, it feels like it was made by emo teensIf you...

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Liverpool in advanced talks with Iraola

Liverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to appoint a new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.

bbc.com

Somalia needs a political settlement before it is too late

Somalia is entering a dangerous moment without a path to elections or a political transition.

aljazeera.com

Sabalenka calls for more women's matches in French Open night sessions

Aryna Sabalenka hopes French Open organisers have been persuaded to put more women’s matches on in the night session after her high-class performance against Naomi Osaka on Monday.

skysports.com

Everton revive interest in Boro midfielder Hackney

Everton have revived their long-term interest in Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney.

skysports.com

The Trump Administration Is at War With Itself Over AI Regulation

Donald Trump killed an executive order to regulate AI. Now, administration officials and AI executives are trying to figure out if there’s anything left to piece back together.

wired.com

Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

bbc.com

High Court orders Kenya government to release details of Ebola facility

Hundreds of people took to the streets in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki to protest against the planned site.

aljazeera.com

Eurozone inflation rises to 3.2% in May as ECB prepares to raise rates

Middle East energy shock pushes price growth to highest level in nearly 3 years

ft.com

A Stray Dog Became a Cultural Symbol in Brazil. Now, Mexico Is Claiming It.

Tiana, a “caramelo,” at a park in Rio de Janeiro in April.

nytimes.com

‘A new way to express myself’: Harlem teens share their lives through photography – in pictures

For the past 25 years, Expanding the Walls program has allowed teenagers to express their identities and their lives via photography. In Expanding the Walls: Making Connections Between Photography,...

theguardian.com

Gilmour admits mental struggle as he misses World Cup

Billy Gilmour admits "it's been a tough one to get my head around" after the Napoli midfielder was forced to drop out of Scotland's World Cup squad through injury.

bbc.com

France World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Departing Deschamps looks to win second title with side led by superstar forwards Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.

aljazeera.com

Border, peace, democracy: Myanmar president's India visit is closely watched

Myanmar is seeking to broaden diplomatic engagement after years of international criticism and isolation.

bbc.com

UK government has failed Palestinian people, says senior Labour MP

Emily Thornberry criticises Israel’s ‘staggering’ sense of impunity and rebukes Donald Trump for abandoning GazaThe UK government has let the Palestinian people down and failed to make it economica...

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This blood-feeding fly sacrifices its sight after finding a host

Deer keds rely on flight and vision to find a host, but everything changes once they land. After shedding their wings forever, these parasites reduce the activity of key vision-related genes by abo...

sciencedaily.com

Tories accuse Starmer of not revealing all his Mandelson messages – UK politics live

Shadow Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart says it ‘beggars belief’ there were not more exchanges between Mandelson and the PMGood morning. Keir Starmer is chairing cabinet today as Labour MPs mu...

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It has the highest levels of toxic Pfas in drinking water in Scotland. But how did this remote island become awash with forever chemicals?

Scientists believe they may now have found the cause of Fair Isle’s pollution – and warn that it should be ringing alarm bells in other coastal areasWhen the wind picks up on Fair Isle, Britain’s m...

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My Only Boy by Rosa Rankin-Gee review – a darkly funny near-future dystopia

A surprising romance is set against a backdrop of climate crisis, political instability and corporate corruption in this bleak but witty novelRosa Rankin-Gee follows her 2021 near-future climate-cr...

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Acting review – Cheek by Jowl masterclass in how to strut and fret upon the Shakesperian stage

Sophie Fiennes’s thoughtful documentary follows director Declan Donnellan as he helps actors find their way through Macbeth’s linesDocumentary film-maker Sophie Fiennes returns with another palate-...

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Gold replaces US Treasuries as world’s top reserve asset, ECB says

Historic bullion rally boosts metal’s share of reserves to 27% while central banks diversify away from dollar

ft.com

St Helens captain Lees signs for new NRL franchise Papua New Guinea from 2028

St Helens have announced that their captain and England prop Matty Lees will join new NRL franchise PNG Chiefs from 2028.

skysports.com

China opens its markets to African exports. Who benefits?

China's tariff-free access for many African products has renewed hopes of industrial growth. But trade remains uneven.

aljazeera.com

Iran War Live Updates: Israel Appears to Back Off Threat to Strike Beirut

President Trump is pressing Israel to not strike the Lebanese capital. An escalation in Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah could threaten peace talks with Iran.

nytimes.com

Quiz: Name every city hosting a World Cup 2026 match

Sixteen cities were chosen to host World Cup matches this summer, can you name them all?

bbc.com

Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival

Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.

aljazeera.com

Wars, sanctions and punishments: Iraq's 40-year World Cup wait

Iraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986.

bbc.com

British politics is fractured and chaotic – but at last it’s brimming with ideas for the future | Polly Toynbee

Finally, Labour is talking policy, thanks to the leadership contest and Tony Blair’s intervention – and the centre-right is making a much-needed fightback too“Wouldn’t it be great if Tony Blair kep...

theguardian.com

Prepare for imminent return of El Niño, UN warns

UN agency predicts phenomenon that supercharges weather extremes has 80% chance of forming before SeptemberThe world must prepare for the imminent return of El Niño and the supercharged weather ext...

theguardian.com

Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult review – wildly juicy TV about the guru possessed by an alien

This tale of the Studio 54 stunner-turned-extraterrestrial who lured models to his Manhattan apartment for sex, money – or to give them mint face masks – is fascinating … yet fails to explain quite...

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South Africa’s World Cup delegation departs for Mexico without coach

Bafana Bafana's departure was delayed due to non-issuance of visas for several players and support staff.

aljazeera.com

Iran war day 95: Trump pushes Lebanon truce after Tehran vows to end talks

Trump says he persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to halt attacks, seeking to prevent a wider war in Lebanon.

aljazeera.com

Russia Launches Deadly Strikes on Ukraine

An explosion in Kyiv, Ukraine, during a Russian strike on Tuesday morning.

nytimes.com

Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., shares his thoughts on the U.S.-Iran peace talks

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, for his view of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and negotiations.

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Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split

Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

bbc.com

Tonight the Music Seems So Loud by Sathnam Sanghera review – a heartbreaking portrait of George Michael

This affecting exploration of the troubled genius’s impact is packed with anecdote, sharp analysis and social contextIn 1998, George Michael was arrested for public lewdness in an LA lavatory, an i...

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Köln 75 review – how a legendary jazz-improv show was cajoled into being by a German teenager

Watchable biopic charts how an 18-year-old German booked the sickly American pianist Keith Jarrett for what became a landmark concertHere is a niche drama about one of the most important chapters...

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‘I wasn’t expecting that!’: Joel Meyerowitz and the art of surprise – in pictures

It could be the puff of steam from a manhole or a horse wandering into view – whatever the ‘moment’, the iconic US photographer has always had a camera in hand to capture it Continue reading...

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India’s Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA

Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women's World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034.

aljazeera.com

World Cup 2026: How to follow on the BBC

The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.

bbc.com

Tuchel tackles questions from team of under-11s

England head coach Thomas Tuchel fields questions from under-11 players before his team head to the World Cup.

bbc.com

Humble, powerful, ready - Semenyo returns to where World Cup rise began

Before heading to the World Cup with Ghana, a friendly against Wales brings Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo back to Newport where he first caught the eye.

bbc.com

How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico

As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.

bbc.com

Influencers sought to sell Cambridge homes in China

An estate agent is looking for tech-savvy students to help find buyers in China and Hong Kong.

bbc.com

TV tonight: Rebekah Vardy speaks out on the Wagatha Christie case

She kicks off a new reality series with husband Jamie. Plus: Strictly’s Amy Dowden makes shocking discoveries about her family. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, ITV1After Rebekah’s wild Wagath...

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‘Like a Klingon prison’: inside Barack Obama’s audacious, near-windowless, $850m presidential library

Towering over a low-income area of Chicago, and wrapped in a speech that’s hard to decipher, this controversial monolith feels like a menacing sci-fi HQ. Is it a monument – or a mausoleum?The Egypt...

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Despite what the UK right will tell you, appeasing bond markets has actually led to instability | Andy Beckett

Austerity has benefitted bond traders but impoverished British society and led to the rise of populism. Is it right that we carry on adhering to their interests?Should politics always be dominated...

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Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in June 2026

Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.

wired.com

For veterans, a place where peace can take root

Iraq war veteran John Follmer leads vet volunteers who are rehabbing a neglected Japanese garden on the West LA Veterans Affairs Campus.

npr.org

Stripping U.S. citizenship en masse is harder than Trump vowed

President Trump's vow to revoke citizenship worries immigrant advocates, legal scholars and naturalized Americans — but so far it's proving harder to do than the rhetoric suggests.

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Tuesday is a big primary day. Here are key races to watch

Six states — California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico — hold elections on Tuesday. Here are key races to follow.

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Political parties once avoided primaries. In many places, that's changed

For years, political parties in most states have avoided getting involved in primary races -- leaving the choice to voters. But in many places, those elections are looking different this year.

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Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., on the DOJ pausing its 'anti-weaponization' fund

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York about the DOJ's statement that it will respect a court ruling temporarily blocking President Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund.

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California voters head to the polls for congressional primaries

After California voters approved a redistricting measure that heavily favored Democrats, several Congressional races are ones to watch in the state's top-two primary elections.

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Races to watch as 6 states hold primaries Tuesday

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Jessica Taylor, editor at The Cook Political Report, about Tuesday's primaries in six states.

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Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Teachers marched in Mexico demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

aljazeera.com

Country diary: Why are orchids so mysterious and coveted? It all starts underground | Mark Cocker

Hogshaw, Derbyshire: We’re up to 27 spotted orchids in our garden, and every one is a miracleWhen we moved to this house, we didn’t need the encouragement of No Mow May – the ecological campaign ad...

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Google parent Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI plans

US tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway.

aljazeera.com

I devoured classic novels as a teenager. In a world of distractions, can I relearn how to read them?

In less than a decade, surrounded by screens, I lost my ability to read some of the best books ever written. But, inspired by the Guardian’s 100 best novels list, I was determined to get it backIt...

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Not Suitable for Work review – Mindy Kaling tries to make the new Friends … and utterly fails

It takes a brave person to write about a gang of 20-somethings navigating life and love in neighbouring Manhattan apartments. Sadly this is not an instant classic – it’s a slice of schmaltzy puddin...

theguardian.com

How did Spain’s unemployment rate converge with Finland’s?

Migration policy and labour market reforms are affecting joblessness — but in very different ways

ft.com

US convertible bonds set for record year as issuers harness AI boom

Investors embrace zero-interest debt for options on high-growth tech stocks

ft.com

Europe’s maverick? Spain defends its robust rejection of Trump policies

Standing up for international law should not alienate more cautious EU allies, says foreign minister José Manuel Albares

ft.com

The New Zealand Parakeet Pair That Are Saving Their Species

There are about 450 orange-fronted parakeets left in the world. Super breeders Nacho and Trixie are doing their best to bolster the population.

nytimes.com

Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say

The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.

bbc.com

Woman assaulted by Dutch police at asylum centre speaks to Al Jazeera

Malak Mahmoud, the pregnant woman filmed being thrown to the ground by a Dutch police officer has spoken to Al Jazeera.

aljazeera.com

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni return to court a month after reaching settlement

Lively’s legal team are suing her It Ends with Us co-star for legal fees and damages, reigniting a years-long court battleAttorneys for US actor Blake Likely were back in front of a New York judge...

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Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing

Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.

bbc.com

The party dragging Nigel Farage further to the right – podcast

Daniel Trilling on the far-right party threatening Reform’s chances in the Makerfield byelectionDoes Rupert Lowe’s Restore Britain threaten to erode the Reform UK vote share in the Makerfield byele...

theguardian.com

Tencent moves closer to launching AI agent for China’s most-used app

Maker of WeChat has fallen behind domestic rivals in artificial intelligence models

ft.com

Four dead and several injured after massive Russian strikes across Ukraine

Thousands of Kyiv residents ran for shelter following what officials said were ballistic missile strikes on the city centre.

bbc.com

Celebration, shock and scepticism follow Colombia’s presidential election

Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round, upending expectations.

aljazeera.com

By a bottlenose: hundreds of citizen scientists join NSW’s first dolphin census

From cliff sides, coastal lookouts, kayaks or boats, people counted every dolphin they saw for at least 15 minutes to aid research into state’s populationsFollow our Australia news live blog for la...

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As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments

Health workers disinfected a coffin containing the body of a man presumed have died of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

nytimes.com

Iran war live: Trump talks to Hezbollah, Israel as Lebanon fighting surges

Death toll from Israel's attacks on Lebanon since March has reached 3,433, with 10,395 injured, says Health Ministry.

aljazeera.com

Iran Embraces a Forever War

Tehran’s new strategic calculus.

foreignaffairs.com