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

McKenna wants 'bigger' than 'boring' Cutler as rivals win to spark rematch talk

Stephen McKenna ended his 539-day absence from the ring with a devastating stoppage of Casey James Streeter in Bournemouth, before renewing his war of words with "boring" rival Lee Cutler.

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Video shows Israeli soldier and settlers assaulting two Palestinians

A surveillance camera caught a brutal assault by an Israeli soldier and settlers on two men in the occupied West Bank.

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Palestinian father buries baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank

A Palestinian father in Hebron has buried his seven-month-old son after the baby was killed by Israeli gunfire

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Israeli attack on Gaza City tent camp kills several Palestinians

Israeli attack on Gaza City tent camp kills several Palestinians.

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Hegseth attacks Europe over 'invasion' of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech

The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

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England vs New Zealand team news and build-up LIVE!

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Leinster hold off Stormers to reach URC final

Leinster will face the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final for the second year running as the Irish province beat the Stormers in a bruising semi-final.

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Pope Leo begins Spain visit with praise for government

On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".

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Why are Armenia’s elections being so keenly watched abroad?

Russia, the United States and European Union all have interests as geopolitics take centre-stage.

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Starmer to host Zelenskyy and EU leaders for Ukraine talks

Ukrainian leader will attend UK meeting along with French president and German chancellorKeir Starmer will host Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz for talks in Downing Street o...

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Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as White House AI advisor

Krishnan is reportedly starting a new institution to continue shaping Trump's AI policy.

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Rain frustrates England's march to victory over New Zealand

England edged closer to victory over New Zealand in the first Test despite a day of frustration brought on by persistent rain.

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100 days into the war on Iran, Trump fails to rally US support

Unpopularity of the war may affect the US approach to the conflict and hurt Republicans in the elections, analysts say.

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Rain frustrates England as they edge closer to victory on day three

Ollie Robinson picks up two wickets to help England edge closer to victory in the first Test but bad weather dictates proceedings against New Zealand, as the tourists close on 55-5, needing 199 run...

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Champions Bath edge past Leicester to secure home semi-final

Bath hold on to beat Leicester Tigers to secure second place and seal a Prem home semi-final against Exeter Chiefs next week.

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Trump’s Defense Department Sees Growing Espionage Threat From Israel

President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last December. The United States and Israel were largely aligned at the war’s outset, with Mr. Trump endorsing Mr. Netanyahu’s goal to oust the...

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World Cup 2026: Can sub-Saharan Africa outdo noisy neighbours from north?

After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?

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England move closer to win on wet day at Lord's

England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.

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The Trump administration might take an equity stake in OpenAI

President Donald Trump said he's discussing deals "where the American people can benefit from the success of AI."

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Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill 10 people, including high-ranking soldiers

The deaths include a brigadier general, a captain and a soldier killed while travelling on the Khardali-Nabatieh road.

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Christmas Day surges to Epsom Derby win for O'Brien

Christmas Day surges to victory in the Derby at Epsom to give Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 12th win in the Classic.

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‘I’m a cockroach’: Gen Z protest movement lands in Indian capital

India's Gen Z Cockroach movement stages its first protest in the capital, demanding education minister's resignation.

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Glasgow stunned by Bulls fightback in URC semi-final

Glasgow Warriors endured more trophy disappointment as Bulls recovered from an 18-point deficit to win their URC play-off semi-final.

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Videos show Kuwait intercepting ballistic missiles from Iran

Kuwait says it intercepted seven ballistic missiles over residential areas, resulting in some debris but no casualties.

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Infant Killed as Israeli Military Fires on Car in West Bank, Palestinian Officials Say

Fahd Abu Haykal during the funeral of his 7-month-old son, Sam, in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Saturday.

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Beyond Instagram: Introducing the next generation of social apps

These newer social apps offer alternatives to Big Tech’s feeds, focusing on interests, creativity, and community.

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Israeli strike kills at least five people at wedding in Gaza

Casualty toll is expected to increase, reports Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud.

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Hewett loses final to Oda for second straight year

Britain's Alfie Hewett is beaten in the French Open wheelchair singles final by Japan's Tokito Oda for the second year in a row.

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Israeli Strike Kills 3 Lebanese Soldiers, Days After Truce Was Signed

Smoke after a strike near Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon, on Saturday.

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Lebanon and Israel’s perpetual war machine

Why Lebanon remains central to Israel's multi-front wars.

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‘Elections campaigned on who can be more brutal to Palestinians’

‘Elections campaigned on who can be more brutal to Palestinians’

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Pope Leo says war with Iran is not a 'just war'

Pope Leo XIV said the war in Iran does not qualify as a "just war" according to Catholic teaching, while answering questions by journalists aboard the papal plane for his six-day visit to Spain.

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Argentina’s ‘Madman’: Inside the world of Javier Milei

Argentina’s self-styled anarcho-capitalist president impressed – and later alienated – many voters.

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Pope Leo praises Spain’s ‘commitment to peace and solidarity’

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid and was welcomed by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.

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A Viral Gen-Z Protest Movement Draws Thousands to India’s Capital

The Cockroach Janta Party started as a joke, but it quickly became a way for many Indians to express their frustration with the system.

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Drought and floods drove them from their homes. But hunger and poverty have followed them to a Mogadishu camp

More than 6.5 million Somalis have been pushed to the brink of severe hunger as the climate crisis, fighting and cuts in aid leave a trail of despairFor three years, Zeynab Ibrahim watched as her l...

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Groom killed hours before his wedding in Gaza

Muhannad Farwana never got to wear his wedding suit, Israel killed him in an air strike hours before his wedding.

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Oil tanker owners fear market crash after Iran war drove record profits

Shipowners ploughed windfall into new vessels and are braced for steep drop in rates if Strait of Hormuz reopens

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Bolivia vs Scotland: Clarke previews final World Cup warm-up game

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West Ham joint-chair Sullivan resigns from position

David Sullivan has resigned from his position as joint-chair of West Ham.

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Spain’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad

Led by some outrageously young and talented players, are Spain set to repeat another Euro-World Cup double in 2026?

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Iran 2026 World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa dispute erupts

Iranian officials say a 'large' number of key staff denied visas as the team is set to travel to Mexico.

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Trump relaunches tariffs war after court struck down levies

President attempts to craft a regime of punitive trade measures that can survive legal challenges

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Russia says hundreds of Ukrainian drones downed as economic forum ends

Russia's defence ministry said the drones were downed over 16 areas and regions, including Crimea.

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‘Cockroach Party’ leader returns to India for first New Delhi protest

'Cockroach Party' leader returns to India for first New Delhi protest.

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Sullivan steps down as West Ham's joint chairman

West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan is stepping down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of s...

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The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here

The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.

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Cockroach Janta Party rallies at New Delhi for youth protests

Protesters call for Education Minister's resignation after exam scandals, symbolizing a lost faith in India's system.

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GB's Patten and partner Heliovaara beaten in French Open doubles final

Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara lose to Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in the French Open men's doubles final.

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Ogbene earns Republic of Ireland draw with Canada

Chiedozie Ogbene's equaliser ensured the Republic of Ireland continued their good run of results as they drew 1-1 with World Cup co-hosts Canada in Montreal.

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Lightning halts pre-World Cup friendly in Texas

Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up game against Puerto Rico in Texas is halted for nearly two hours because of extreme weather.

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Scores of Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'

The regional governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.

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Israeli forces fatally shoot Palestinian infant, wound parents in West Bank

Violence in the West Bank has escalated since Israel began its war on Gaza in 2023.

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Ferrari boss to miss qualifying for medical reasons

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur will not attend the Monaco Grand Prix for qualifying day on Saturday for medical reasons.

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Crypto-Funded Chinese Peptide Labs Are Booming

Plus: Hackers use Meta’s AI bots to hack Instagram accounts, Anthropic helps NSA hackers, a decades-long GPS satellite mystery may have been solved, and more.

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

Jordan make their first World Cup appearance after recently making the finals at the 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Arab Cup.

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Knicks capitalise on Wembanyama error to take 2-0 lead over Spurs

The New York Knicks secured a 105-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs to go two up after Game 2 in the NBA Finals as they look to end a multi-generation wait for the championship.

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England on top vs New Zealand ahead of day three of Lord's Test LIVE!

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Ebola border shutdown leaves goods rotting between Uganda and DRC

Ebola border shutdown leaves goods rotting between Uganda and DRC

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Balancing Act

The tension between sticking to what we know and seeking out new experiences is one of comfort versus novelty. How can we have both?

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The World Cup Comes to Canada. But Does Anyone Care?

BMO Field in Toronto will be known as Toronto Stadium for the World Cup.

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Scheffler and McIlroy struggle at Memorial Tournament

The world's top two players Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy struggle in their second round at the Memorial Tournament and sit eight shots behind leader JT Poston.

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The Moons of Uranus May Hold the Key to Finding Missing Planets

New simulations reveal that the moons of Uranus may retain traces of giant planets.

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Tiny X-ray telescope could unlock the Moon's hidden chemistry

A lightweight new X-ray telescope could finally give scientists something they’ve never had before: a complete chemical map of the Moon. Researchers used detailed mission simulations to show that a...

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‘Badge of honour’: Israeli settlers shrug off global condemnation

Activists claim sanctions fail to reflect either the depth of violence or state complicity in settler attacks.

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Supporters of the Cockroach People’s Party hold protest in New Delhi

CJP organisers rally supporters to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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Scientists found a surprisingly simple way to create powerful quantum states

A team at the University of Chicago has discovered a surprisingly simple way to create powerful quantum states that are normally difficult to produce. By making small adjustments to the energy leve...

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Pope Leo, After Taking on Trump and A.I., Prepares for New Duels in Spain

A poster in Madrid announcing Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain from June 6-12. It is the pope’s first major European destination since his election in May 2025.

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As Ebola Spreads in East Africa, Will China Step Up?

The coffin of a young woman presumed to have died from Ebola was transported for burial in the town of Mongbwalu, the epicenter of the Ebola epidemic, in May.

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The World Has Learned From the Last Ebola Outbreak, but Gaps Remain

A health worker takes the temperature of a motorcyclist passing through a checkpoint to enter the city of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of the response to Ebola.

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What Visual Evidence Tells Us About Israel’s Use of White Phosphorus in Lebanon

News agency video filmed on May 11 shows white phosphorus functioning over the border between Israel and Lebanon.

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‘It’s Not a Joke’: A ‘Simpsons’ Writer Holds His First Presidential Campaign Rally

At a small kickoff event in Los Angeles, Dan Greaney explained why he could no longer stand by and watch the demolition of American democracy.

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AGONY for Wembanyama as Knicks win Game 2 after epic ending!

Victor Wembanyama endured a nightmare ending to Game 2 of the NBA Finals as the San Antonio Spurs lost out to the New York Knicks.

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Man dies after bitten by shark in Western Australia, police say

The man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island with his family, according to local reports.

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Man dies in Western Australia after shark attack

The man was fishing when he was bitten by a shark, police say.

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Mexico zoo animals predict World Cup winners

Animals at Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico are making their own predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Top 100 reader novels

After critics and authors picked their top 100 novels we asked for your favourites. From Uruguay to the Isle of Skye, more than 3,000 readers cast their votes. Here’s your list – topped by a new nu...

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Why England players wanting a transfer face a logistical NIGHTMARE

Thomas Tuchel says he does have some concerns that transfer speculation could become a distraction for some members of his squad during this World Cup, but he also says it is unavoidable.

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The Supreme Court races to decide several explosive cases before its recess

The next few weeks will bring decisions in several major Supreme Court cases from birthright citizenship and immigration to the president's power to fire federal officials.

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Week in Politics: Pushback to Trump's agenda on foreign policy, immigration, ballroom

President Trump faced some pushback to his agenda and policies this week from both the courts and Republican lawmakers in Congress.

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As American elections become more tense, officials are turning to local police

Since the 2020 election, local law enforcement have increasingly been playing a bigger role in helping local officials secure elections.

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As American elections become more tense, officials are turning to local police

Since the 2020 election, local law enforcement has increasingly been playing a bigger role in helping local officials secure elections.

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Wales aim to right their wrongs against the Czechs

Wales' trip to Montenegro did not go according to plan and, as a result, the path to the Women's World Cup is unchanged.

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Wembanyama mistake hands Knicks control of NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama's error allows the New York Knicks to beat the San Antonio Spurs and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.

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'Pavlova' back on England course as Forest eye glory

Nottingham Forest's Tash Pavelin and Jayda Pechova are rarely apart. They live together, share the defensive circle on court, and have played side by side for the past three seasons. They could soo...

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Littler not feeling pressure ahead of World Cup of Darts return with Humphries

Luke Littler admits he and Luke Humphries did not "bond" on the stage during the World Cup of Darts in 2025 but is expecting it to be different this time around.

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What’s new at World Cup 2026? From match ball sensors to AI and robot dogs

Technology, more specifically AI, will play a big role in the new additions at the upcoming World Cup.

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Which World Cup team are you? Take our quiz

Whether you're a neutral in need of a team to support or just fancy following a second side, BBC Sport has got you covered.

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US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire

The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

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The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team

When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons.

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The Alien Autopsy Scandal: this fascinating tale of a bizarre DIY hoax hits Spinal Tap levels of hilarity

A fake alien made by a Doctor Who sculptor, animal organs sourced from a butcher, an actual magician behind the camera … this outrageous story makes for a great watchIf you had to be interviewed on...

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Mr Irreplaceable and Ballon d'Or contender - is this Kane's time?

Harry Kane has been described as irreplaceable for England, but will the World Cup provide the stage for him to prove he is now the best?

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New York Knicks hold off San Antonio Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 NBA Finals lead

Spurs in need of an unprecedented comeback when the best-of-seven series shifts to New York for games three and four.

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TV tonight: a terribly entertaining holiday party gets out of hand

The holiday from hell is a hoot to watch in Two Weeks in August. Plus: relive the joy of the 1966 World Cup final. Here’s what to watch this evening 9.15pm, BBC One Continue reading...

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From Masters of the Universe to Monteverdi: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

The cartoon favourite and Mattel toy He-Man battles Skeletor on the big screen, and Garsington continues its run of excellent early operasMasters of the UniverseOut nowSwords and sorcery seem to be...

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From Cape Fear to Zoh Amba: the week in rave reviews

Javier Bardem is at his menacing best in a wild remake of the psychological thriller, and the jazz sax maven surprises with raw country rock spirituality. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, tak...

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Leaked WhatsApps, embarrassing emails: it’s bad for British politics that privacy is now dead | Simon Jenkins

The principle underlying the release of the Mandelson papers is that officials are always ‘on the record’ – but our leaders must be able to speak their minds freelyDid you know a Cabinet Office min...

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The Forest Service says it's closing offices to cut costs. But the math doesn't add up

The Forest Service is trying to shut down research hubs because it says it needs to live within its means. But the agency plans to close facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping open...

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Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US

The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.

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Laboring Under Delhi’s Harsh Heat, Workers Must Choose Health or Wages

Vendors setting up large umbrellas to shade their kiosks last month at a flea market near Jama Masjid, a famous mosque in New Delhi.

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Mali Conflict Escalates as Rebel Alliance Seizes Key Cities

A soldier from the Azawad Liberation Front, one of the groups in a powerful insurgent alliance fighting Mali’s ruling junta, walking inside a damaged building in Kidal, Mali, last month.

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AstraZeneca chief warns group could withhold new drugs in Europe

Sir Pascal Soriot says countries will have to spend more on innovative medicines following US trade deal

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The power games that paved the way for Trump’s World Cup

Football’s biggest show kicks off next week and the US president means to be its biggest star. But prestige-hungry hosts do not always get their way

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Police in England and Wales told to halt AI use in court statements

Safeguards must be in place before forces automate justice tasks, says head of Police.AI

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How campaigners beat industrial farming in Denmark’s ‘pig election’

Mette Frederiksen’s new government promises overhaul for people – and animals – in home of ultra-intensive farmingLike all new prime ministers, when Mette Frederiksen secured a third consecutive te...

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US and Iran exchange strikes in new threat to shaky ceasefire

Kuwait and Bahrain are attacked as American forces intercept drones launched over Strait of Hormuz

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Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say

The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

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Arrests of critics in Ghana provokes alarm over free speech under Mahama

Ghana’s 14 arrests in 16 months linked to false news have raised concerns about free speech.

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'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals post

The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, was called a traitor after not fully backing the city's basketball team.

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Ronaldo joins Portugal training ahead of sixth World Cup appearance

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo hit the training pitch as he readies for his sixth World Cup appearance.

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Iran war live: US says Iranian drones shot down, radar sites attacked

The United Nations reports that 1.4 million people are in need of aid in Lebanon amid Israel's attacks on the country.

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