Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied
Members of Iran’s national soccer team training in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-05
Billam-Smith fight set to proceed despite legal challenge
Zuffa Boxing's first show in the UK, featuring Chris Billam-Smith, appears set to take place on Saturday despite legal action from rival promoter Boxxer.
bbc.com
Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board to go ‘founder mode’ with startup Manus
After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.
techcrunch.com
Riquelme: Klopp will be first choice for Real Madrid job if I win election
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has released a statement confirming that Jurgen Klopp will be his choice for the manager's job at the Bernabeu if he is elected on Sunday.
skysports.com
Republic of Ireland have nothing to lose against France - Barrett
Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett says the side "are going to give everything we have" during Tuesday's match against France when they have the chance to secure automatic qualification for...
bbc.com
Advantage Scotland as they await Cuthbert injury news
Scotland stay top of their World Cup qualifying group on goal difference from Belgium amid fears of a serious injury to key midfielder Erin Cuthbert.
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Pamela Hicks, Lady-in-Waiting to Elizabeth II of Britain, Dies at 97
The queen’s third cousin, she was a bridesmaid at the royal wedding in 1947, and witnessed firsthand pivotal moments in British history.
nytimes.com
Watch: Weir hat-trick as Scotland thump Israel
Watch as Scotland thump Israel 6-0 in World Cup qualifying Group B4, with captain Caroline Weir scoring a hat-trick.
bbc.com
T20 Blast round-up: Bairstow inspires Yorkshire to record Roses win
A round up of Friday's T20 Blast action which included Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali inspiring Yorkshire to a 106-run win over Lancashire Lightning.
bbc.com
Will transfers be a distraction for England at World Cup?
England's World Cup campaign is also in the middle of a busy summer transfer window, but how much of a distraction is it?
bbc.com
SpaceX signs $30bn deal to lease computing capacity to Google
Agreement comes ahead of a record-breaking initial public offering for Elon Musk’s rockets-to-AI conglomerate
ft.com
Trump makes pitch to farmers hard-hit by tariffs, high prices in Wisconsin
Trump seeks to shore up support among rural voters hard-hit by tariffs, economic fallout of war with Iran.
aljazeera.com
Kane fitness, pitch concerns and transfers - what we learned from Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel gave his first World Cup press conference since touching down with the England team in the United States - and there was a lot to cover.
skysports.com
Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup, says White House
Iran players get visas 10 days before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
aljazeera.com
Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection
England head coach Thomas Tuchel says reports about the state of the pitch at the venue for his side's friendly against New Zealand will not influence team selection.
bbc.com
NASA’s X-59 Aircraft Flies Supersonic for First Time
NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft marked a major milestone Friday, June 5, when it flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, setting the stage for demonstrating its quiet supersonic c...
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Zelenskyy: Putin choosing war by rejecting offer for in-person talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has turned down an offer for in-person talks with the Ukrainian President.
aljazeera.com
Former cyber executive turned whistleblower accuses IBM of covering up several data breaches
IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s, which a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering up.
techcrunch.com
Anthony Head, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Actor, Dies at 72
Anthony Head in 2010.
nytimes.com
Trump says US may take equity stakes in AI companies
President suggests ‘partnership’ will ease voter concerns about the technology ahead of November’s midterm elections
ft.com
NASA Announces Winners of 2026 University Innovation Competition
NASA announced the Massachusetts Institute of Technology project, Exploration-Class Lunar Integrated Power SystEm, as the first place winner for the 2026 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts –...
nasa.gov
Vaughan 'feels sorry' for batters on poor Lord's pitch
Michael Vaughan "feels sorry" for batters over the state of the Lord's pitch after 33 wickets fell on the opening two days of the first Test between England and New Zealand.
bbc.com
Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post
The US vice president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.
bbc.com
France opens ‘war crimes’ probe into Israel’s treatment of Gaza activists
French activists who took part in a Gaza-bound foreign aid flotilla accuse Israeli forces of abuse and torture.
aljazeera.com
Hussain: Sub-standard Lord's pitch is not good enough
Nasser Hussain believes the Lord's wicket is 'sub-standard' and is 'not good enough' for Test cricket, after 33 wickets fell inside two days during England's first Test of the Summer against New Ze...
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Hussain: Substandard Lord's pitch is not good enough
Nasser Hussain believes the Lord's wicket is "substandard" and "not good enough" for Test cricket after 33 wickets fell inside two days during England's first Test of the summer against New Zealand.
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Families clear rubble after overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza
Families in Az-Zawayda, central Gaza, clear rubble after overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza
aljazeera.com
France Opens Investigation Into Israeli Treatment of Pro-Palestinian Flotilla Activists
French activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, who were detained by Israeli forces before they could reach the Gaza Strip, arriving in Paris in May.
nytimes.com
Mowbray returns as Blackburn head coach
Blackburn Rovers appoint Tony Mowbray as their new head coach for a second spell in charge.
bbc.com
NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Research Continues on Earth
Since NASA’s Artemis II crew members safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10 after their record-setting mission around the Moon, science teams have been busy collecting more data and...
nasa.gov
17 wickets fall as England take control on another action-packed day
England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of four wickets for one run in 11 balls on the second day at Lord's.
bbc.com
Anthropic urges AI labs to pause, warns humans risk losing control
It warned that rapid advances in technology could soon allow AI systems to improve themselves faster than human control.
aljazeera.com
England make early breakthroughs after setting NZ 254 to win dizzying Lord's Test
England and New Zealand played out another day of Test cricket in fast-forward, which featured a debut fifty for Emilio Gay, the home side losing four wickets for one run in 11 balls, and the touri...
skysports.com
Ned Jarrett, Champion Stock Car Racer in the 1960s, Dies at 93
Ned Jarrett in an undated photo. He clinching his second title in NASCAR’s most important series by nursing an overheated car to a record-setting victory.
nytimes.com
Judge strikes down Trump bar on asylum, visa processing for 39 countries
Judge says restrictions put lives of immigrants in 'indeterminate legal limbo', motivated by 'anti-immigrant sentiment'.
aljazeera.com
Thames Water should be nationalised, says Andy Burnham
Exclusive: Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate advocates public ownership of water companies as he prepares for potential leadership bidThames Water should be nationalised, Andy Burnham has sa...
theguardian.com
Fake videos of actors target Armenia election
Actors have had their voices cloned by an AI fueled disinformation campaign that's targeting Armenia.
bbc.com
England have huge chance amid more Lord's chaos
England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of 4-11 on the second day at Lord’s.
bbc.com
Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war
The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.
bbc.com
Highlights: Wales held to draw in Montenegro
Watch highlights as Montenegro and Wales draw in Podgorica in Women's World Cup qualifying.
bbc.com
Labour deputy says Farage is a threat to democracy and calls for misinformation clampdown
Lucy Powell calls for tougher laws to tackle misinformation and says Reform UK has benefited from bots and troll farms Reform UK is destabilising British democracy by spreading divisive material t...
theguardian.com
Meta weighs big equity raising after blockbuster Google deal
Facebook parent could sell tens of billions of dollars in new stock as it seeks to finance AI infrastructure
ft.com
NASA Satellites Uncover Large-Scale Ocean Nutrient Stress
As Earth’s oceans warm, microscopic marine organisms are experiencing increasing stress due to a lack of vital nutrients. A new study combining NASA satellite observations, ocean surveys, and genet...
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NASA Satellites Help Map Ocean Nutrient Stress
Editor’s note: This article was updated on June 5. A new study combining NASA satellite observations, ocean surveys, and genetic testing on marine microorganisms found evidence that warming ocean w...
nasa.gov
Kevin Blake's Derby-day tips
Betfred Derby Day. One of the great days in British and indeed world racing is here. With the worst of the rain seemingly behind us, we are set to race on ground on the easier side of good and all...
skysports.com
Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each
Russia and Ukraine have each released 185 prisoners in a major exchange, which Russia says was mediated by the UAE.
aljazeera.com
Video shows moment Israeli air strike hits car in southern Lebanon
Video shows the moment when journalist Abbas Fakih was reporting in Nabatieh, Lebanon and an Israeli air strike hit.
aljazeera.com
GM’s electric future depends on a new battery — and this building
GM wants to slash EV prices by deploying new battery tech up to a year earlier than planned. This building is key to making that happen.
techcrunch.com
UK ministers consider lowering university fees for EU students
Concession would sweeten deal as Starmer looks to get British companies under EU’s ‘economic security’ umbrella
ft.com
Alan Saret, Sculptor Who Made Clouds of Wire, Dies at 81
His best-known works were large, airy tangles that suggested tumbleweeds, nests or tulle. If a window was open, they might sway in the breeze.
nytimes.com
A Question Swirling Around Putin’s Big Conference: Could the War End?
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia speaking at the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg on Friday.
nytimes.com
As VC-backed e-bike startups went bankrupt, bootstrapped Lectric grew
Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.
techcrunch.com
Atkinson removes captain Latham in the first over
Watch as New Zealand's Tom Latham is caught by England's Harry Brook off Gus Atkinson's bowling.
bbc.com
An ice cream parlour survives Gaza’s genocide and gives seven students hope
Gaza medical and dental students sell ice cream in Khan Younis to fund their studies and keep their dreams alive
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on Henry Nowak’s murder: big tech and the far right are allied in an outrage arms race | Editorial
Anger and distress at the treatment of the stabbed teenager is widely shared. But the online amplification of myths and grievances must be tackledTo learn of the last minutes of Henry Nowak’s life...
theguardian.com
The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone
While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction. Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startu...
techcrunch.com
Stockport County appoint Rochdale boss McNulty
Stockport County appoint Rochdale boss Jim McNulty as their new manager on a three-year deal.
bbc.com
Speight Jenkins, Who Brought Adventure to Seattle Opera, Dies at 89
He had never produced a performance when he was hired as the company’s general director in 1983. But over 31 years (and lots of Wagner) he became beloved.
nytimes.com
Starmer says questions need to be asked over Nowak case but rejects ‘two-tier policing’ claim
PM rebuffs US state department’s criticism, adding police response to murder of Henry Nowak is under reviewKeir Starmer has rejected the claim that the UK is subject to “two-tier policing” after th...
theguardian.com
Labour will make AI ‘work for the workers’, says Liz Kendall
Technology secretary promises to support people whose jobs are swept away by automationLiz Kendall has insisted Labour will make artificial intelligence “work for workers”, and not abandon people w...
theguardian.com
Arnaldi withdraws before French Open semi-final with virus
Flavio Cobolli is through to the French Open final after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew before their semi-final with a virus.
bbc.com
Ex-Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino spoke at an international far-right conference
Former Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino recently spoke at an international far-right gathering alongside white supremacists and neo-Nazis.
npr.org
US Senate passes $70bn ICE funding bill: What comes next?
Republicans pass key Trump initiative after marathon vote-a-rama, avoid barring controversial 'anti-weaponisation' fund.
aljazeera.com
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait review – the radiant, uncontainable star she always wanted to be
National Portrait Gallery, LondonThe actor’s life in pictures, from mousey-haired teen to American icon to her shocking death at 36, beams with the charm that defined a century. But why aren’t we s...
theguardian.com
Supabase doubles valuation to $10B in 8 months
Supabase, an example of an open source project becoming a fast-growing company, has greatly benefited from AI tools like Claude, Codex, and other vibe-coding platforms.
techcrunch.com
Zverev cruises past Mensik to reach second French Open final
Alexander Zverev will face either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi in final, after beating Jakub Mensik at French Open.
aljazeera.com
Sikh MPs say Nowak murder was not about their religion
11 Sikh MPs say the killing was about "a man carrying an offensive weapon and committing a brutal murder".
bbc.com
Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy
Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.
npr.org
‘Violence is a red line’: could Nigel Farage’s ‘pure, cold rage’ rhetoric damage his brand?
Reform UK leader looks spooked by far-right Restore and risks undermining efforts to appeal to moderate votersNigel Farage’s self-confidence is famously iron-clad. But just before 12.30pm on Wednes...
theguardian.com
Easy decision to sign new Ireland deal - Farrell
Andy Farrell says signing a new Ireland contract was an easy decision as he pens a four-year extension to lead the team until 2031.
bbc.com
Logitech G512 X 98 Review: A Hybrid Mish-Mash
The Logitech G512 X 98 lets you swap between mechanical and analog switches in an attempt to achieve the best of both worlds. Unfortunately, its solution isn't as well thought-out as I'd hoped.
wired.com
Britain is a swamp of lies and disinformation – and we got here on the Brexit bus | Jonathan Freedland
Ten years after the vote, our economy is battered – and our national conversation darkens by the day. Still, there is reason for hopeWhen the anniversary comes, later this month, few will be in the...
theguardian.com
McIlroy and Scheffler struggle at Memorial Tournament as JT Poston leads
JT Poston made light work of tricky, windy conditions to take a one-shot lead at the Memorial Tournament as the world's top two Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler struggled.
skysports.com
Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person
Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or r...
techcrunch.com
This Summer Travel Season Could Forever Alter the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
As the conflict in Iran disrupts the world’s oil supply, airlines are looking for jet fuel alternatives. The answer: energy from used cooking oil and french fry grease.
wired.com
So Long, ‘Ferrynoia.’ Green Maritime Technology Is Here
From San Francisco to Stockholm, a new generation of electric ferries is entering passenger service, marking a tipping point for green maritime technology.
wired.com
Everest guide survived six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and 'chewing ice'
Dawa Sherpa was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain and spoke to the BBC from hospital.
bbc.com
Anthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso actor, dies aged 72
British actor starred on the West End before finding international fame in the 90s on Buffy the Vampire SlayerAnthony Head, the actor best-known for playing Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
theguardian.com
Marjane Satrapi captured profound human emotions – and paved the way for a generation
The graphic novelist had a remarkable gift for visual storytelling, in the phenomenon that was Persepolis and beyond. Many of us owe our careers to the space she created, says Iranian cartoonist Ma...
theguardian.com
'England are rattled!' | Hosts reeling at Lord's after THREE wickets in FIVE balls
New Zealand plunder three wickets from just five balls against England at Lord's, including "an absolute ripper".
skysports.com
Burnham pledges business rate cuts for pubs, cafes and other small businesses
Greater Manchester mayor’s proposals amount to a notable criticism of Keir Starmer’s policy in the areaUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has proposed a 20% cut to business rates for pub...
theguardian.com
Man City chair Al Mubarak will ‘say everything’ after verdict on finances
English Premier League side Manchester City charged with 115 alleged breaches of financial rules.
aljazeera.com
How thunderstorms and lightning could impact games at World Cup
With several host cities in peak thunderstorm season there is a high chance that some World Cup games could be disrupted. Here is how and why.
bbc.com
‘Red meat is a dream’: Iran inflation hits highest level since World War II
The war with the US is not the only factor driving prices skywards.
aljazeera.com
At least 49 people die of thirst after truck breakdown in Niger desert
Two people managed to survive after walking more than 50km to a water source and then a nearby town.
aljazeera.com
The DOGE Boys Get VC Funding to Support Their Latest Enterprise
Former DOGE members and Elon Musk allies are backing a startup aimed at using AI to apply "learnings" from DOGE to the private sector.
wired.com
England collapse as they lose three wickets in five balls
England lose three wickets in space of five balls as New Zealand dismiss Harry Brook, Joe Root and Ben Stokes on day two of the first Test at Lord's.
bbc.com
Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal wins La Liga Player of the Season award
Lamine Yamal will be an integral part of Spain's World Cup 2026 challenge and was key in Barcelona's La Liga defence.
aljazeera.com
‘The Edward Hopper of the Black Country’: the photographer whose epic shots captured Sikh life in Walsall
Paths You Take is a show that finds beauty in images of alienation as Billy Dosanjh turns his lens on race, identity, empire – and the men who kept the furnaces glowingIt was bitter in Walsall that...
theguardian.com
Has Microsoft Lost Its Mojo (Again)?
Microsoft’s AI products aren’t selling and Github’s been plagued with troubles. WIRED spoke with VP Scott Hanselman about whether the company is in catch-up mode.
wired.com
Trump-run Kennedy Center took $2mn from ‘fake CIA operative’, lawsuit alleges
Donation by alleged conman follows accusations of cronyism and corruption at Washington’s top performing arts centre
ft.com
WHO, Africa CDC unveil $518m Ebola plan as Uganda death toll rises
Uganda reported three more cases and one more death from the outbreak which has spread from the DRC.
aljazeera.com
The token bill comes due: Inside the industry scramble to manage AI’s runaway costs
"The whole conversation shifted from tokenmaxxing and 'go fast' to 'we need guardrails, how do we control this?'"
techcrunch.com
NASA tells astronauts to shelter in SpaceX Dragon due to new ISS leaks
The space agency says Roscosmos has discovered new leaks in the Russian service module that it is trying to repair.
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NASA briefly sheltered space station astronauts in SpaceX’s Dragon due to leaks
The space agency said Roscosmos discovered new leaks in the Russian service module.
techcrunch.com
WFP: War on Iran pushing millions towards hunger
The US-Israeli war on Iran could tip up to 45 million people into acute hunger, the UN's WFP warns.
aljazeera.com
NASA tells ISS astronauts to ready for possible evacuation amid leak repair
NASA says four astronauts sheltering in transport capsule out of 'abundance of caution' as Roscosmos makes repairs.
aljazeera.com
Are the US and Iran closer to war or to a deal?
As US and Iran pursue talks, both signal they are still ready to use force against each other.
aljazeera.com
Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup
It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.
bbc.com
NSA said to be readying Anthropic’s Mythos for use in cyber operations
The U.S. eavesdropping agency is reportedly preparing Anthropic's Mythos for use in cyberattacks, despite a federal ban on using the AI model maker.
techcrunch.com
Gay makes half-century on England debut
Watch the best shots from England debutant Emilio Gay's half-century on day two of their Test match against New Zealand.
bbc.com
Chip sell-off threatens Wall Street’s winning streak
Tech stocks suffer two-day decline following disappointing results from semiconductor giant Broadcom
ft.com
'That was a dolly! | New Zealand's FIVE dropped catches so far this Test
New Zealand's FIVE dropped catches so far this Test against England at Lord's.
skysports.com
Zverev gets past Mensik to book French Open final spot
Alexander Zverev moved to within touching distance of a maiden Grand Slam title, as the German fought past 26th seed Jakub Mensik 7-5 6-2 3-6 6-3 on Friday to reach the French...
skysports.com
Inside Madonna’s Horny, Full-Throttle Grindr Takeover
From talking about sex with JFK Jr. to a surprise show in Times Square, the queen of pop is leveraging Grindr’s “gayborhood” to sell her new album.
wired.com
Gaza, Iran, Lebanon: If ceasefires are in place, why do strikes continue?
International law sets rules for ceasefires, but who enforces them when violations continue? Three experts explain.
aljazeera.com
BBCNOW/Bancroft review – conductor takes final bow in imaginative programme of vivid colours and emotions
Hoddinott Hall, CardiffWorks about infatuation and deep feeling were fitting choices with which the Ryan Bancroft bid a celebratory farewell to the BBC National Orchestra of WalesBack in 2018, Ryan...
theguardian.com
The story of Norway's Viking World Cup photoshoot
Renowned British photographer David Yarrow tells BBC Sport what inspired his viral Norway World Cup send-off photo.
bbc.com
Quarter of UK musicians have lost all EU work since 2021, report finds
Average tour earnings down 45%, with nearly three-fifths of musicians saying touring in Europe is no longer viableMore than a quarter of British musicians have lost all their EU work since 2021, ac...
theguardian.com
FIFA cancels World Cup tickets for about 60 fans who got them for free
Mispriced tickets were sold through the official World Cup site ahead of next week's showpiece event for FIFA.
aljazeera.com
Israel maintains attacks despite US-brokered deal with Lebanon
The Israeli army also issues new forced displacement orders for several towns and villages in southern Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
England vs New Zealand | Day two morning highlights
Highlights of day two of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.
skysports.com
Super Bowl's half-time show prepares to go global
The NFL is set to stage more half-time shows than ever before in 2026 as it aims to give international fans their own Super Bowl experience.
bbc.com
Celtic fans oppose Keane as potential manager after Israel role
Ireland's record goalscorer Robbie Keane played for Celtic but his link to manager's job is facing criticism.
aljazeera.com
UK-EU ‘reset’ summit may still happen next month despite delay speculation
EU’s Maroš Šefčovič says summit will ‘probably’ be in July but sources say it could be put back as talks deadlockedUK politics live – latest updatesThe EU has said Keir Starmer’s upcoming summit “r...
theguardian.com
Iran footballers hand passports to US embassy for World Cup visa approval
Iran will fly to Mexico on Saturday to their home base at 2026 World Cup, while all their games are played in the US.
aljazeera.com
Fujimori vs Sanchez: What to know about Peru’s presidential run-off election
The run-off follows a tumultuous first round of voting, which saw long lines, delayed results and accusations of fraud.
aljazeera.com
Marco da Silva Ferreira: F*cking Future review – voice of the moment calls for protest through partying
Sadler’s Wells East, LondonWith a 3am aloofly sexy vibe, the Portuguese choreographer’s slow build is subtly intoxicating – while its intensity will leave you craving moreLast year, for dance’s ans...
theguardian.com
How the US naval blockade has bled Iran of nearly $6bn in oil revenues
Iran is exporting less than one-sixth of the oil it was shipping before the war began.
aljazeera.com
Drone explosion in Romanian port spurs Ukraine war spillover fears
European Commission president warns that the maritime drone attack was a 'direct consequence' of the Russia-Ukraine war.
aljazeera.com
Inside Syria’s fight against the Captagon trade
Anti-narcotics units in Syria raid homes and seize pills as the government fights back against the Captagon trade.
aljazeera.com
Nazi salutes, Sikhs abused: Tensions soar in UK after Henry Nowak’s murder
Although the killed teen's father has warned against exploiting his family's tragedy, far-right groups are rallying.
aljazeera.com
Mexico World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
El Tri lost in the last 16 in seven consecutive World Cups but have higher hopes for the 2026 tournament.
aljazeera.com
AirTrunk commits $30B to build 5GW of AI data centers in India
The Australian data center operator plans to set up 5GW of capacity in India.
techcrunch.com
Are You Watching? review – unflinching, fury-filled interrogation of the vile side of the web
Royal Court, London Teenage girls discuss the horrors they have seen via their phones as Georgie Dettmer’s reckoning with internet culture is brutally realised by director Jess EdwardsGeorgie Dettm...
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Dawn Airey, the ‘fearless’ TV veteran charged with protecting the arts
Former Channel 5 chief is tipped to ‘break things that need to be broken’ as new chair of Arts Council England When Dawn Airey ran Channel 5, she famously described the channel’s core strengths as...
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Unseen Edith Wharton short story is published more than a century later
The Men Who Saved the World, the Pulitzer winner’s lost manuscript found in Yale archives, appears in Strand magazineA never-before-published short story by Edith Wharton, the first female Pulitzer...
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Man City chairman promises 'wonderful sit-down' after verdict on alleged breaches
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has promised a "wonderful sit-down" once their case relating to alleged breaches of financial fair play rules is concluded, while also confirming owner...
skysports.com
With warmth, kindness and unlimited energy, Kanya King revolutionised Black British culture
The Mobo founder, who has died aged 57, had an unprecedented vision: to give Black British music a glitzy and joyful awards ceremony. But her impact went well beyond it• News: Kanya King, founder o...
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England to use palm-cooling devices at World Cup
Midfielder Jordan Henderson praises the "top level research" on "cool down and recovery" by the "team behind the team" as England continue to prepare for the World Cup.
bbc.com
When does Nigel Farage 'speak for the nation'? When it suits him | Marina Hyde
Compare his response, or lack of, to three murders over the past decade – Jo Cox, Sarah Everard and Henry NowakWhich murder victim’s ambulance does the would-be statesman chase? Can you be said to...
theguardian.com
'On the honours board he goes!' | Robinson achieves five-wicket haul
Ollie Robinson adds his name to the history books as he gets a five-wicket haul on day two of the first England v New Zealand test.
skysports.com
Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
bbc.com
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice review – mindboggling bag of tricks will make you believe in magic
Buxton Opera House Villages appear out of thin air, broomsticks take flight and owls turn into people in a truly enchanting showcase of theatrical storytellingIf you catch a young audience member a...
theguardian.com
Dreams collide as Andreeva and qualifier Chwalinska meet in French Open final
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska will attempt to write the perfect ending to her French Open fairy tale in an unlikely final on Saturday, but in 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva she will be up against an oppone...
skysports.com
South Korean police break up 35-hour polling station protest
South Korean police break up 35-hour polling station protest
aljazeera.com
Angry Rozicki claims Billam-Smith struggled to make weight
Chris Billam-Smith and Ryan Rozicki react to their weigh-in ahead of the world cruiserweight title bout in Bournemouth.
skysports.com
UN boosts Lebanon aid appeal as Israeli war drives humanitarian crisis
The UN says it needs nearly $640m to help Lebanon over the next six months.
aljazeera.com
‘Oyster card for the north’ could save commuters £276 a year, thinktank says
Proponents say scheme could generate up to £2.7bn in five years by making travel around north of England easier A proposed travel card for northern England modelled on London’s Oyster system could...
theguardian.com
Being Towards Death review – Chinese hospital comedy drama uses plucky patients to ask big questions
A debt-laden caregiver attempting suicide is the catalyst for him finding new meaning to life from a ward of terminally ill patients in touching ensemble drama‘You know the law of entropy? Life is...
theguardian.com
‘Peaky Blinders is our Nutcracker’: how Rambert are dragging dance into the present – and their message for Timothée Chalamet
How does a 100-year-old dance company face the 21st century? For Rambert’s Benoit Swan Pouffer the answer is combining innovation with popular adaptations such as the Brummie crime sagaOn 15 June 1...
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The Trump administration is trying to kill a rule that protects millions of acres of national forests | Charles F Sams III
The bipartisan Roadless Rule is under fire. It’s just one way Trump could make our public lands unrecognizableModern roads in the United States will last for decades. And yet the damage they cause...
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‘I would draw blood’: Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker’s wild wrongcom about sexual betrayal
What if your best mate slept with your child? The stars of Alice and Steve, the new taboo-busting comedy about friends at war, open up about drug-taking, iffy sex – and why British jokes are so har...
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Potter finding joy with Sweden after Chelsea and West Ham woe
It is more than two months since Viktor Gyokeres's 89th-minute goal sealed Sweden's extraordinary World Cup play-off victory over Poland at a delirious Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, but Graham Pot...
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'This could change my life' - meet the binman looking to stun Olympic medallist
Harvey Dykes would normally be working as a rubbish collector this week, but the unbeaten heavyweight has taken time out from his job to chase a life-changing victory over a two-time Olympic medall...
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Robinson takes five wickets on Test return
England's Ollie Robinson completes a five-wicket haul on his return to Test cricket against New Zealand at Lord's
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Krishna review – the mystery of John Tavener’s ‘mystic pantomime’ is why it has been staged
Grange Park Opera, West Horsley, SurreySingers and orchestra toiled admirably with this posthumous world premiere about the Hindu god, complete with inflatable deadly serpent. But the work feels st...
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Williams adds Berlin to her comeback schedule - with Wimbledon in mind?
Former world No 1 Serena Williams has added the Berlin Tennis Open to her comeback schedule which starts at the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club.
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AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine passes first human trial
Scientists have successfully tested an AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine in humans for the first time, finding it to be safe and well tolerated. The vaccine generated immune responses again...
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Shakira and Burna Boy opening World Cup in Mexico, Katy Perry headlines US
Katy Perry will front the opening US World Cup game, while Alanis Morissette and Michael Buble will open Canada's games.
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Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released
A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.
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BBC director-general Matt Brittin: ‘It’s worth fighting for’
The former Google executive on the challenges facing the public service broadcaster, his plans to cut 2,000 jobs — and what impartiality means in a polarised world
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Simeon Barclay review – shut out by the gates of a drab modern Britain
John Hansard Gallery, SouthamptonFarewell Sweet Innocence references cinema, football, music and Windrush – it’s about trying to fit in, but always falling short, even as a Turner-nominated artistT...
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US-Iran war pushing millions into food crisis, warns UN
WFP warns that the war is causing substantial increases in food prices in a number of countries.
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Feyi-Waboso to have surgery on facial injury
England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso could miss the rest of the Prem season after undergoing surgery for a facial injury.
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Mind-melting MC Escher, mesmerising Marilyn and the greatness of Glasgow – the week in art
Escher’s eye-popping visions enter the video dimension, Pan-Africanism pulls in the big names and agent provocateur Julio Le Parc hits the UK – all in your weekly dispatchMC EscherThe great Dutch a...
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Potter's Zlatan texts, overcoming failure & finding joy in Sweden
Graham Potter talks about his joy and pride in taking Sweden to the World Cup after hurt of Chelsea and West Ham dismissals.
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Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We've ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.
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IAEA brokers Ukraine ceasefire to allow nuclear plant repairs
Concerns over the safety of the Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest, have been rife throughout Russia's war on Ukraine.
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The best recent poetry – review roundup
Haunting the Black Air by Anthony Joseph; Selected Poems by Leontia Flynn; Sparrow on the Rooftop by Rachel Long; You Must Live: New Poetry from Palestine, edited by Jorie Graham; Melete by Jennife...
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How Marvel deals with Doctor Doom is make or break for the MCU. No one wants a watered-down Tony Stark
The hooded supervillain is a scientist, a sorcerer, a monarch and a mummy’s boy – Robert Downey Jr’s Doom should be all these things and more, radiating history, magic and the biggest egoThe proble...
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How Ebola Spreads Through Gold Mining
Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, reports from the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak on how the gold mining industry and the outbreak are linked.
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Audi wants turbos to stay in F1 amid engine debate
Audi makes it clear it wants turbos to remain part of F1 when new engines are introduced in either 2030 or 2031.
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Zelenskyy asks Putin for meeting: What’s he offering, could Russia accept?
Russia and Ukraine have been holding peace talks since the war began in 2022, but with no concrete outcome.
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Former Prince Andrew Sublet Cottages on Royal Property Where He Lived Rent-Free
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lived at Royal Lodge, an estate in Windsor, until February, when he was ousted after new revelations emerged about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Taylor Swift: I Knew It, I Knew You review – giddy up! Song for Toy Story cowgirl Jessie is Swift’s best in years
Full of handcrafted care and the rootsy soul of her country origins, this gently elated song is a reminder of what fans love about Swift … and the film seriesTaylor Swift does not fear a challenge....
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'Just what England wanted' - Tongue bowls Phillips
England's Josh Tongue sends Glenn Phillips' off stump flying out of the ground with his first ball of the day against New Zealand.
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Quinn Emanuel raises pay for junior lawyers in London to £189,000
Salary increase signals elite law firms are on cusp of fresh pay war as competition intensifies
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How the world failed a mother’s children, killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
How the world failed a mother’s children, killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
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How the contest is shaping up two weeks ahead of crucial Makerfield by-election
What stood out from the Question Time exchanges between candidates in the Makerfield by-election?
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England look to wrap up New Zealand first innings on day two at Lord's LIVE!
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Huge flags and pyrotechnics with World Cup anthems
Fifa has unveiled what it describes as a new "unique, immersive experience" pre-match ceremony for all matches at the 2026 World Cup.
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Scientists warn Trump plan to axe US ocean monitoring system will leave world ‘flying blind’
Experts say dismantling the ocean observation system will ‘severely degrade’ the accuracy of weather predictionsThe Trump administration’s plan to dismantle an ocean observation system vital to und...
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Thousands protest in Albania over Kushner-linked resort project
Thousands protest in Albania over Kushner-linked resort project.
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Europe Needs New Military Alliance to Defend Itself, Italy Says
Italian marines during a military exercise in the Arctic Circle in 2024.
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Rice, James shortlisted for PFA Player of the Year awards
The PFA has released the shortlists for its Men's and Women's Player of the Year awards.
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US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup
High visa application fees, equally high rejection rates, an unwelcoming America, and the war combine to deter fans.
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Octopuses use mirrors to find food they cannot see
Octopuses may be even smarter than we thought. Researchers at Dartmouth found that octopuses can learn to use mirrors to locate food hidden behind them—a skill previously seen only in vertebrates l...
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US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested
Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.
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Farrell extends Ireland deal to 2031 World Cup
Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to remain Ireland head coach until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
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Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 talking points: NFL-style half-time show, kits and more
Al Jazeera breaks down the key talking points ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 which kicks off next week.
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Perez promises biggest deal in Real Madrid's history
Florentino Perez promises to make a club-record offer for an unnamed "great player" if re-elected as Real Madrid president on Sunday.
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‘Doo Doo Water and a Few Needles’: Inside the Mystery of the New York City Manhole Prowlers
An “urban explorer” tells WIRED their mother checked in to make sure they weren’t one of the people seen scurrying out of a manhole with their friends.
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Kanya King, founder of Mobo awards for Black British music, dies aged 57
Entrepreneur died of colon cancer, with Mobo Organisation hailing her as ‘one of the most fearless champions’ in the music industryKanya King, the entrepreneur and tireless champion of Black Britis...
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Shaw and Hasegawa on PFA women's award shortlist
Manchester City duo Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Yui Hasegawa are shortlisted for the Professional Footballers Association's Women's Player of the Year award.
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Iran beat Mali in final warm-up before heading to World Cup
Iran beat Mali in their final competitive match before departing for their Mexico base for the 2026 World Cup.
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Backed by Trump, Opposed by Putin, and Fighting for His Political Life
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia is seeking re-election as his country weighs questions of war and peace, of autocracy and democracy, and of subjugation and independence.
nytimes.com
Fifa regrets free ticket error but demands fans pay
Fifa says fans who were mistakenly given free tickets to World Cup group stage matches in Toronto must pay for them within seven days or lose the seats.
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On Patrol With Tokyo’s New Litter Police
On the streets of Shibuya, patrol teams caught 10 people littering on the first day of the new ordinance, 15 on the second day and 9 on the third, according to city officials.
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‘They are disturbing the dead’: reconstructing the site of the forgotten first genocide of the 20th century
At least 3,000 Herero and Nama people died in a German concentration camp at Shark Island, Namibia. A new forensic exhibition in Berlin is using digital technology to unearth how colonisers scarred...
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NBA chief warns fans after 'stupid' court invasion
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says major sports events present an "enormous platform to do stupid things" and warned fans the "consequences are dramatic".
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Russia Floods Armenia With Disinformation Ahead of Election
A campaign event last week for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of Armenian parliamentary elections.
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Ye Concerts Have Been Canceled Across Europe. Why Not in the Netherlands?
Lawmakers and Jewish groups lodged protests over the rapper’s history of antisemitism. But those sensitivities ran headlong into the Netherlands’ robust free speech protections.
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A disease of deforestation: how Ebola is linked to the smartphone in your pocket
As demand for cobalt, gold and other minerals grows, mining is accelerating deforestation in the Congo basin – and increasing the risk of deadly Ebola outbreaksFor decades after the discovery of Eb...
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AI Has Come for Serif Fonts
AI companies are using serif to project humanity. Critics are calling it “tasteslop.”
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Peer ‘shocked’ that watchdog has not established Andrew’s property income
Margaret Hodge concerned over use of taxpayers’ money after revelations about former prince’s sublettingUK politics live – latest updatesA former chair of an influential parliamentary committee sai...
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Putin says ‘too early’ to talk about staying in power until 2036
Putin says ‘too early’ to talk about staying in power until 2036.
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Farrell extends Ireland contract to 2031
Ireland men's head coach Andy Farrell has signed a new contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) until 2031.
bbc.com
Hidden supermassive black hole pairs may finally have a visible signal
Scientists have proposed a new method for finding tightly bound supermassive black hole pairs by searching for stars that flash repeatedly as their light is magnified by the black holes’ gravity. T...
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French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies of ‘sadness’
Satrapi's autobiographical novel was born from her experiences of Iran's Islamic revolution and war with Iraq.
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Magnetic fields may be the secret behind binary star formation
Scientists have uncovered a surprising force that may help explain how binary star systems form so quickly. New supercomputer simulations show that magnetic fields surrounding newborn stars can act...
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From EFL to World Cup - 11 players to look out for
BBC Sport takes a look at 11 EFL players to watch out for at this summer's World Cup.
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No 10 says Starmer ‘will not walk away’ if Burnham officially enters Labour leadership contest - UK politics live
Downing Street responded after Andy Burnham publicly admitted that he would consider launching a bid to become Labour leader‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the pr...
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Average person eats six times more chicken than in 1961, UN report finds
UN report says global meat supply has risen fourfold in last 60 years and is expected to keep risingAnalysis: Ingredients in place for shift to plant-based diets but meat still dominatesThe average...
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Zoh Amba: Eyes Full review – raw, rugged country rock also has real tenderness
(Matador)Better known as a formidable free jazz saxophonist, these thrashing songs about the artist’s Tennessee childhood home share a similar genre-pushing intensityOn opening track OCD, Zoh Amba...
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Robertson relishing chance to lead Scotland at World Cup
Andy Robertson was expected to be named in Scotland's World Cup squad, but he admitted it was a "huge pinch yourself moment"when he was confirmed as one of Steve Clarke's 26-man party.
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Senate passes immigration bill. And, Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign
The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an overnight vote. And, former first lady Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign with NPR's Newsmakers.
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I just inhaled 2.4bn year old oxygen in Tasmania. Now I’m part of an exhibition until I die
In Mona’s new permanent installation, visitors can breathe air so pure it ‘has not been touched by any being before you’More than 2bn years ago, during the Paleoproterozoic era, the Earth’s atmosph...
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World Cup quiz: Name every player in England's squad
There are just 12 days until England play their World Cup opener against Croatia - but can you name ever member of the squad picked by Thomas Tuchel?
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Will club momentum boost NI's World Cup hopes?
With silverware fresh in their hands, many of Northern Ireland's players will arrive for international duty brimming with confidence.
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Gintė Preisaitė: Instruments of Forgetting and the Singing Bone review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month
(Felt)From birdsong to pool balls, this Lithuanian musician – a graduate of Copenhagen’s buzzy Rhythmic Music Conservatory – mixes beguiling found sounds into left-field pop and modern classicalCop...
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Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania
Government hopes the project can boost Albania as a global tourism destination - but environmental concerns are rife.
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‘We are fighters’: Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup
Coach Graham Arnold and two key players speak to Al Jazeera ahead of Iraq's first World Cup appearance since 1986.
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Sex, austerity and mugs of vodka: how the Greek myth Iphigenia became a Welsh-language film sensation
The movie adaptation of Gary Owen’s acclaimed play Iphigenia in Splott, Effi o Blaenau, is released this month. Here, its director and crew explain why they relocated the film to a post-industrial...
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Get set for a painted lady summer: big year for orange butterflies in Britain
Migrant insects have been seen in large numbers along east coast thanks to heatwave and benign southerly windsIf you’ve spotted a pale orange butterfly dashing at frenetic pace through streets, fie...
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Week in wildlife: a lazy sea lion, baby ospreys and rare lemur quads
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Pitman on Nottingham Forest Netball, Super League semi-finals and 'Pavlova'
Nottingham Forest Netball have secured their place in the Netball Super League semi-finals in just their second ever season.
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Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill
The Senate passed legislation early Friday morning to fund President Trump's immigration enforcement agencies through the end of his term.
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How Senate Republicans in their final months in office could affect Trump's agenda?
NPR's Michel Martin asks former Republican National Committee communications director Doug Heye how votes by outgoing Senate Republicans are likely to affect President Trump's agenda.
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Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.
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It’s a washout: fighters pull their punches in Question Time’s Makerfield match-off
Andy Burnham takes round one of the big byelection bout while Reform’s Rob Kenyon takes aim at himselfSeconds out … Round one. In the left corner we have the middleweight King of the North … Andy B...
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Superstar in Spain, doubted in Brazil: Will Vinicius convince a nation?
Vinicius Junior is considered one of the best players in the world, but can he make the Brazilian public fall in love with him at the World Cup?
bbc.com
Iran war day 98: Tehran raises doubts on deal as Lebanon fighting continues
Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire, while Hezbollah rejects deal as death toll tops 3,500.
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New claimants seek to sue Elon Musk’s xAI after Labour MP’s test case
Jess Asato’s lawyer says others want to take action over demeaning sexualised material created by Grok AI toolNew claimants have come forward to take legal action against Elon Musk’s company xAI af...
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How the insatiable thirst of datacenters is leaving communities across the US high and dry
In this week’s newsletter: Utah’s gargantuan Stratos development is the latest battleground in the AI-driven fight for water, energy, and our environmental future• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered...
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Alice and Steve to Proud: the seven best shows to stream this week
Nicola Walker is a furious mother who decimates her best mate’s life after he sleeps with her daughter in an excruciating wrongcom. Plus, the LGBTQ+ adoption drama that has made wavesThere’s a bril...
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Hourglass album review – Simone Dinnerstein gives Glass room to breathe
Dinnerstein/Baroklyn(Naïve)With a refreshingly organic approach, the US pianist and her string ensemble revitalise the modern minimalist master’s score for The Hours and his Tirol ConcertoGetting a...
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'He just has absolutely nothing!' - Cutler open to rematch with rival McKenna
Lee Cutler has resumed his war of words with rival Stephen McKenna ahead of the pair being on the same Bournemouth card for the first time since their epic middleweight clash.
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James Handy, known for roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji, dies at home after fatal stabbing
Son of actor’s girlfriend arrested after 81-year-old found unconscious in his front yard in Tarzana, Los AngelesVeteran actor James Handy has died at his home in Los Angeles after a fatal stabbing,...
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MP calls for Reform to expel new councillor
Ben Goldsborough says Karl Catchpole's posts are "unacceptable".
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TV tonight: Emilia Clarke’s exciting cold war drama
The star continues to flex her Russian as Bea goes undercover in Ponies. Plus: how will the Iran war impact our summer holidays abroad? Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky AtlanticEmilia Clar...
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Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund
The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settle...
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Scientists discover a hidden quantum world inside cobalt
Scientists have uncovered unexpected quantum complexity inside cobalt, a metal long thought to be fully understood. Advanced measurements revealed a dense network of topological electronic states t...
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Starmer can survive a leadership challenge, says attorney general
The prime minister's future has been called into question following poor election results for Labour.
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The Supreme Court has left limited alternatives for protecting minority voting rights
After a major Supreme Court ruling, state-level voting rights acts and redistricting strategies in Democratic-led states are among the limited ways left for protecting racial-minority voters' power.
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Republican pollster shares how voters view Trump's agenda
NPR's Michel Martin asks Republican pollster Jim Hobart how voters view President Trump's agenda – the Iran war, the "anti-weaponization" fund, the ballroom – and what informs their midterm choices.
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Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew Tate
A screen with an image of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Wednesday.
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Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew Tate
A screen with an image of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Wednesday.
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Burnham looks at how to boost infrastructure spending within fiscal rules
Greater Manchester mayor discusses proposal from economist Jim O’Neill to create independent body to assess new projects
ft.com
How much value is AI really creating?
Eye-opening changes to the speed and volume of work are not always translating into genuine productivity
ft.com
‘I knew it was over for us’: the bands who got left behind when punk exploded
Fifty years ago this week, the Sex Pistols played their first Manchester gig – and upended pop culture. But what was 1976 really like before punk arrived? From swing bands to ‘spaghetti rock’, we d...
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX lines up retail investors for record IPO allocation
Up to a quarter of the rocket builder’s $75bn float will be set aside for individual investors
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Scramble for biofuel as oil prices rise ‘could push world closer to food crisis’
Experts say increased use of crops for fuel is ‘dangerous game’ that could send food price inflation soaringDemand for biofuels is likely to leap by nearly a third this year, which could send food...
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Lizzo: Bitch review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Atlantic)After scrapping an album and starting anew, Lizzo still sounds lost amid these weak genre-hopping songs. Perhaps the zeitgeist has simply left her behindJust over a year ago, Lizzo appear...
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Experience: I sat under an oak tree every day for a year
After a period of burnout, I realised that nature knows what you need, and is always ready to offer it – you just have to be quiet enough to receive itIn 2022 I moved to Clevedon, near Bristol. As...
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‘I couldn’t breathe’: the sinister spread of France’s killer seaweed – podcast
After a series of deaths on the beaches of Brittany, one bereaved family set out to prove the foul-smelling bloom was to blameBy Marta Zaraska. Read by Lucy Bromilow Continue reading...
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‘Unpredictable and extreme’: Asia braces for El Niño
Weather models project a potentially strong El Niño this year, which could spell disaster for heatwave-hit India, drench China and hurt agriculture across south-east AsiaThe UN has warned that the...
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Scientists are seriously asking if bees and ChatGPT are conscious
New studies suggest consciousness can't be judged solely by behavior, whether it's a chatbot discussing philosophy or a bee searching for nectar. Researchers are increasingly focusing on the intern...
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The biggest collagen study yet reveals what actually works
A major review of nearly 8,000 participants found that collagen supplements can improve skin health and ease osteoarthritis symptoms, especially when taken consistently over longer periods. Researc...
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Why Mogadishu clashes are deepening Somalia’s political crisis again
Tensions over Somali elections escalate into violence, leaving Mogadishu residents grappling with fear and disruption.
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House Passes Ukraine Aid in Defiance of Republican Leaders
Ukrainian soldiers in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine in January. The House bill passed Thursday included $8 billion in loans to Ukraine and $1.8 billion in aid.
nytimes.com
Founders Fund launches game show starring Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey, and other tech elites
The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund Chief Marketing Officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech luminaries.
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Iran war live: Hezbollah rejects truce as Israel continues Lebanon strikes
Israel's supreme court annuls government ban on international Red Cross visiting Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
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Iran and the Hidden Cost of Wartime Access
America’s empire of bases makes It easier to blunder Into war.
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Can the UAE Go It Alone?
A risky quest for strategic autonomy in a war-torn Middle East.