Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-09

Lionesses bemoan 'toughest group' as World Cup hopes hang in the balance

Sarina Wiegman and multiple England stars rued the 'toughest' World Cup qualifying group after failing to earn an automatic spot in next year's tournament despite winning five of their six games.

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Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica

Marco Silva agrees to become Benfica's new head coach as the Portuguese club formalises Jose Mourinho's departure for Real Madrid.

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Lammy’s cuts to jury trials could have ‘far-reaching’ effect on race relations, say MPs

Justice secretary’s plans likely to increase black people’s suspicion of court system, committee suggestsDavid Lammy’s planned changes to the criminal courts in England and Wales could have a “far-...

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Project a Black Planet review: spits out dreary academic theory where it should sing

Barbican, LondonThis exhibition is so in love with the theoretical whimsy of utopian Panafrica that it loses superb artworks in an indigestible intellectual stewLynette Yiadom-Boakye is a painter w...

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What to Know About the Sea Drone That Rescued Downed Apache Crew

It was the first U.S. rescue carried out by an autonomous surface vessel and remotely piloted by a human operator, according to a military spokesperson.

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Why England missed out on automatic World Cup spot

England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands.

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Great White Sharks Have Been in the Mediterranean Sea for Millions of Years—but Sightings Are Incredibly Rare

A recent video of a great white shark in the Mediterranean Sea offers the possibility of deriving valuable information for conservation strategies.

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Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s going on?

At least 11 people were killed on Sunday in clashes between police and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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Lionesses forced to settle for World Cup play-off spot despite Ukraine win

England were forced to settle for a Women's World Cup play-off spot despite easing past Ukraine at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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Pain in Grenoble but hope for Irish as play-offs loom

Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward reacts with pride to their World Cup qualifying campaign as her side fall just short of automatic qualification with defeat against France but does secure a p...

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John Basinger, Who Memorized All 12 Books of ‘Paradise Lost,’ Dies at 92

After nearly nine years of practice, he made John Milton’s epic poem vividly dramatic for audiences and inspired a study of his “memory virtuosity.”

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Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army

The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

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England taking care of Saka before World Cup - Tuchel

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka's fitness is being managed with a "little bit of care" heading into the World Cup.

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The rebels at the front line of Myanmar's civil war

The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.

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Israeli forces kill nine in Tyre after issuing forced displacement orders

Israeli forces killed nine people in Tyre in the past 24 hours after it issued forced displacement orders on the city.

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GM joins race to build batteries for AI data centers and the grid

GM is developing an entirely new sodium-ion battery chemistry for use in everything from data centers to its own factories.

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Hey Siri, here’s what I actually want from AI

I'm desperate for a personal AI assistant, but do I really want to become the kind of person who can't function without the friendly robot voice in my phone?

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Flight Dynamics Research Facility Characteristics

HomeCharacteristics The Flight Dynamics Research Facility (FDRF) is a large, subsonic wind tunnel with a vertical test section for conducting flight dynamics research for stability, controllability...

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A.I. Politics

A protest in Dublin, Ireland, last year.

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Are You Traveling to the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup? We’d Like to Hear From You.

MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will be hosting eight World Cup matches.

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Wales can reach Women's World Cup through play-offs - Wilkinson

Rhian Wilkinson says Wales have the potential to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup after they beat the Czech Republic to claim top spot in Group B1.

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Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis

The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.

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Watch: Weir scores four as Scotland beat Israel to win group

Watch the highlights as Scotland beat Israel 5-1, with Caroline Weir scoring four goals in Hungary to top their Women's World Cup qualifying group ahead of Belgium and win promotion to League A for...

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Highlights: Switzerland sweep aside Northern Ireland

Watch highlights as group winners Switzerland finish their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-1 win over Northern Ireland in Lurgan.

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Artemis III Crew Announced

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano, and NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik and Frank Rubio take a photo together on June 9, 2026. The four were announced...

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What will the fallout be from the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

Recent clashes between protesters and police killed at least 11 people.

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Highlights: Wales beat Czech Republic 3-1 to top group

Watch highlights as Wales beat Czech Republic in Cardiff in Women's World Cup qualifying.

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Attachment review – adoption is a marathon in this sprint of a show

Everyman theatre, LiverpoolJulia Cranney’s play illustrates complex processes as it explores one woman’s plans to start a family but it hops too quickly through her lifeAdoption and the care system...

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Stokes considering his future after nightclub incident

England Test captain Ben Stokes is considering his future after he and Gus Atkinson breached the England team’s new midnight curfew and were at a nightclub when an altercation took place with...

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Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models?

If those same AI workloads can be handled by cheaper models without affecting quality, it would mean a massive shift in the economics of AI.

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Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public

Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.

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NASA announces astronauts for Artemis III spaceflight, scheduled for 2027

Questions linger over whether the explosion of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket will affect the Artemis III mission.

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Bopara: Stokes retirement would be 'extreme'

Ravi Bopara believes it would be sad and extreme for Ben Stokes to retire as England captain following the breach of curfew after the first test against New Zealand.

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FIA confirm hearing date for Alpine appeal against Gasly Monaco penalties

Alpine's appeal against pit-lane speeding penalties given to Pierre Gasly during the Monaco Grand Prix will be heard on Thursday, the FIA has confirmed.

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Israel preventing more than 16,500 Palestinians from accessing medical treatment

Israel has systematically destroyed Gaza's healthcare system since launching its genocidal war in October 2023.

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WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more

Apple primarily made the case for an improved experience with its longstanding Siri assistant, which like most other announcements had a hefty helping of AI.

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Can Equality Act protections be replaced with common sense, as Kemi Badenoch suggests?

The Tory leader says the public sector duty to consider minorities encourages division but legal experts warn abolishing it will fuel discriminationFor more than two decades, an important part of B...

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow announces final curtain in London and New York

The theatrical prequel to the Duffer Brothers’ smash-hit Netflix series is to shut down in the West End and on Broadway this winter, after selling more than 1.5m ticketsThe London and New York prod...

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Tuchel: England 'not favourites' for World Cup

Thomas Tuchel has played down England's chances of winning the World Cup, admitting they are not among the favourites to end 60 years of hurt.

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‘Anything but normal’: Uncertainty as Iranians try to get by amid US war

War damage and blockade have worsened economic conditions for many struggling Iranians.

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Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?

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Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests

Final preparations are underway for the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.

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Crackdown on tech platforms will go ahead despite US intervention, says No 10

US embassy came out against UK’s proposed under-16 social media ban, which would affect American firmsWhite House displeasure over the prospect of an under-16 social media ban will not deter the UK...

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Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.

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'Rashford's a dead cert' – Rooney, Walcott & Defoe on England's wide options

Wayne Rooney, Theo Walcott, Jermain Defoe, Kae Kurd and Kelly Somers assess England's wide options for the World Cup.

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MacOS 27 Golden Gate: Top New Features

Apple has announced the latest version of macOS. It's all about the reintroduction of Siri, which is now accessible from anywhere on the Mac desktop.

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The Guardian view on the care system: support for teens must go beyond reunions with old friends | Editorial

A new scheme to support care leavers’ relationships is welcome. But loneliness is one problem among manyIt might sound obvious that – as Benjamin Zephaniah wrote – “People will always need people /...

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Meet the England fan who collected beer from every World Cup nation

BBC Sport meets England fan Gus Hully who has collected one beer from each of the 48 nations competing at the World Cup.

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'Rashford's a dead cert' – Rooney, Walcott & Defoe on England's wide options

Wayne Rooney, Theo Walcott, Jermain Defoe, Kae Kurd and Kelly Somers assess England's wide options ahead of the World Cup.

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UK and allies impose sanctions on firms enabling West Bank settler violence

Labour backbenchers disappointed as new trade guidance over illegal settlements stops short of outright banThe UK in alliance with a group of other western powers including France and Norway has an...

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After Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians vote for peace over nationalism

Nikol Pashinyan's victory suggests Russia's influence in the country is waning.

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The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27

Apple took the wraps off iOS 27 at its WWDC event, and the iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri.

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Anthropic’s Claude Fable is a version of Mythos the public can access today

Anthropic is releasing Claude Fable 5, its first Mythos-class model available to the public. The model comes with guardrails that block responses in high-risk areas like cybersecurity and biology.

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Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 is a version of Mythos the public can access today

Anthropic is releasing Claude Fable 5, its first Mythos-class model available to the public. The model comes with guardrails that block responses in high-risk areas like cybersecurity and biology.

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Farage says Reform has contacted X 'at highest level' over fake AI ads

The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.

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Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan

The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.

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Explained: What Lionesses can expect in World Cup playoffs

Anton Toloui explains how England can still qualify for the World Cup despite missing out on automatic qualification for next years tournament.

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Nasdaq sinks 3% as tech sell-off reignites

Heavy losses for AI-linked stocks overshadow gains across rest of market

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Can Badenoch’s culture war win back Reform supporters? – The Latest

Kemi Badenoch has vowed to reform the Equality Act in what is viewed as an attempt to win back support from Reform voters.The Conservative leader, who also served as equalities minister from 2020 t...

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La NASA avanza hacia la misión Artemis III en 2027 y anuncia a su tripulación

Read this release in English here. La NASA dio el martes otro paso hacia una de las misiones tripuladas más complejas de la historia reciente al ofrecer nuevos detalles sobre Artemis III y anunciar...

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Vagina lasers, bananas and an awkward Cumberbatch: 10 surprising moments in Madonna’s new video

Sabrina Carpenter, a car crash, a urinal, Kate Moss and, of course, those perplexing green lasers: Confessions II has it all. Let’s make some sense of it …Madonna’s new video is called Confessions...

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Kenya’s police crack down on protest against US Ebola centre in Nanyuki

Protesters clash with police in Kenya as they march against a US-run Ebola quarantine centre near the town of Nanyuki.

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NASA Marches Toward Artemis III Mission in 2027, Names Crew Members

Taking another step toward one of the most complex human spaceflight missions in recent history, NASA on Tuesday provided new Artemis III details and announced the four prime crew members and...

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Lions coach Yapp wants elite for NZ tour - but that doesn't mean all England

British and Irish Lions women's head coach Jo Yapp says she will pick the best possible side for the team's inaugural tour of New Zealand next summer. It could mean the team being heavily weighted...

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It’s not FAANG anymore. It’s MANGOS.

With SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI all eyeing massive public debuts, the tech industry may soon have a new class of corporate overlords — and a new acronym to match. Say goodbye to FAANG and hello...

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Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know

All the news on the teams, lineups and start time as Portugal complete their World Cup preparations against Nigeria.

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Search black boys, protect white folk: Kemi vies to out-right the far right | John Crace

When politicians talk ‘common sense’ it’s time to worry; when the Tory leader does, it’s time to be doubly vigilantYou know how it is. You’re a middle class, straight white man in his 60s in A&...

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Disclosure Day review – close encounters of a deferred kind in Spielberg’s conspiracy spectacular

Humans have been secretly abusing aliens for almost 80 years in this big-hearted thriller starring Josh O’Connor as a worried whistleblower and a never-more-magnetic Emily Blunt as a weather foreca...

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England third favourites? Their real World Cup chances assessed

The World Cup is finally upon us. Could it be England's year?

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World Cup's oldest player Gordon feared chance had passed him by

Craig Gordon admits he thought the chance to go to a World Cup with Scotland had "passed him by".

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Many Feared Trapped Under Earthquake Rubble in Philippines

An earthquake caused extensive damage to the city of General Santos, in the southern Philippines, and killed at least 38 people.

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Trump's policies could be a liability for Nevada GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo

President Trump's economic policies are so unpopular in Nevada that Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is facing what could be a tough November election. Tuesday's primary will determine his challenger.

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Zelenskyy: Putin is ‘playing games’ with Trump – podcast

The Ukrainian president says Vladimir Putin’s days are numbered. As the Russian president’s influence wanes and his war machine crumbles, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is important for Europe and the...

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Julio Le Park, Kinetic Sculpture and Op-Art Master, Dies at 97

His socially engaged works, created over a 70-year career, sought to engage viewers through shifting lights, motors and even Ping-Pong balls.

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Iran’s Soccer Federation Says Its World Cup Tickets Have Been Revoked

Iran’s players arriving on Sunday in Tijuana, Mexico, where they will be based for the World Cup.

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Draper to return at Eastbourne after pulling out at Queen's

Jack Draper has pulled out of the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club as the former British No 1 continues his recovery from injury ahead of Wimbledon.

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Can England really win the World Cup?

Between the Lines takes a closer look at the numbers behind the World Cup and asks whether the stats suggest that England really can win the tournament for the first time in 60 years.

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Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new law

The government is introducing the National Security (State Threats) Bill which could become law within weeks.

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Albert Wolsky, Costume Designer for ‘All That Jazz’ and ‘Grease,’ Dies at 95

Albert Wolsky in 2012. Warren Beatty, who worked with Mr. Wolsky on “Bugsy” and “Rules Don’t Apply,” described his taste as “faultless.”

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Brussels orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI agents

Emergency measures signal EU efforts to intervene over rapidly developing market for autonomous agents

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Risk of death to oldest man at World Cup - walking miracle Gordon

How Craig Gordon's career has been a series of comebacks and the 43-year-old's World Cup inclusion for Scotland seemed an impossible dream only a few months ago.

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Cats, flowers and Harry Hill’s car on fire – RA Summer Exhibition review

Royal Academy, LondonBowie karaoke in a cupboard, a gross David Gamble self-portrait and Harriet Porter’s serene silver pot are a welcome distraction from the tidal wave of landscapes and famous ar...

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Ngumoha to leave England squad having made mark

Rio Ngumoha will leave the US this week after impressing with England's World Cup squad but will return to the country for Liverpool's pre-season tour next month.

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Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within was a flop – but 25 years later, it is an exquisite digital relic

Though it feels as if it has little to do with the games series it is based on, this groundbreaking film endures as a milestone for CGI animation, with a stellar voice castIn 1987, after working on...

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Why do the right’s Henry Nowak protests look like a party? Distasteful as it is, they’re having fun | Jonathan Liew

Booze, laughter and football chants: the British right are relishing in what they see as their George Floyd moment Continue reading...

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Crystal Palace agree deal in principle for Lens boss Sage

Crystal Palace have agreed a deal in principle for Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.

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Draw made for new league stage of Sky Sports Cup

The fixtures for the inaugural season of the Sky Sports Cup league stage have been revealed.

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Billionaires’ Billions Are Increasing Faster Than Ever

Elon Musk’s potential new status as a trillionaire demonstrates in real time why there has been such a rapid rise in the concentration of wealth at the top.

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Kanya King obituary

Co-founder of the Mobo awards, which celebrate music of Black origin, as well as initiatives to encourage and recognise new talentKanya King, who has died aged 57 of colon cancer, was co-founder of...

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‘We got banned from YouTube but they showed Saddam Hussein being hanged’: the wild viral visions of Romain Gavras

What will life be like in 2034? Will kids surf in quarries – or live in the woods since they think Earth is hollow? We meet the film-maker behind Gener8ion, whose dark predictions have a habit of g...

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Raducanu blitzes Blinkova in Queen's opening match

British number one Emma Raducanu wins her opening game of the grass-court season 6-0 6-3 against Russia's Anna Blinkova, to advance to the second round of Queen's.

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Wiegman makes four England changes for Ukraine World Cup qualifier LIVE!

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Danish String Quartet review – captivating performance from a world-class group

Wigmore Hall, LondonThe quartet communicated intimately and naturally in a programme of music by Shostakovich, Ravel and Stravinsky A hushed chord sustained by the second violin, viola and cello....

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NASA Knows: What Is Mass Distribution?

This article is for students grades 5-8. Mass distribution affects everything from galaxy shapes to aircraft design to planetary rotation. It’s used to map stars in our universe, figure out what pl...

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Badenoch criticises Macpherson report and calls for more stop and search

Tory leader takes aim at police guidance and says more black boys searched means more black lives savedKemi Badenoch has argued that Britain took a wrong turn after the landmark Macpherson report i...

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Lions will pick best players - Yapp

Jo Yapp says it was a "real 'pinch-me' moment" when finding out she would be the first British and Irish Lions coach and that she will only pick the "best players" for next year's inaugural tour of...

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Win a Tate membership, Tracey Emin merch and more

Enter our competition to snag lunch for two, an arty blanket or a year of free Tate entry as part of our partnership with Tate for Emin’s A Second Life exhibitionThis summer, as part of our partner...

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Nigel Farage to headline Liz Truss’s UK CPAC conference after apparent snub

Reform had previously suggested Farage would be ‘steering clear’ of event, modelled on US conservative gatheringUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage will be headlining at an American conse...

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Lessons from Germany’s (entirely predictable) UN Security Council defeat

In a world of aggressive great powers, middle powers must learn to forge alliances

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Self doubt to the summit - the rise of England's Smith

Linsey Smith admits to "hating" the first part of her international career but has risen to her current position of the number one T20 bowler in the world since.

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A-level student elected to Jersey parliament congratulated by Trump

Gabriel Raimondo, who put his studies on hold to run in Channel Islands, is one of world’s youngest politiciansMost politicians who win an election in Jersey are probably satisfied with a pat on th...

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Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s going on?

Experts say the current crisis is part of a deeper, long-running debate about governance in the region.

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Sandstone raises $30M to bring AI to in-house legal teams

Sandstone's Series A was led by Lightspeed Partners, with participation from Sequoia.

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Raducanu makes winning start to grass-court season

Emma Raducanu begins her Wimbledon preparations with a promising straight-set victory over Anna Blinkova in a rain-disrupted contest at Queen's.

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I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan

Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right vi...

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Trump says in ‘final throes’ of peace deal but at least 8 killed in Tyre

The US president warned Netanyahu he would be on his own if attacks continue after Israel and Iran paused fighting.

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‘I was dazzled. I thought the walls would fall down’: the oral history of DMZ, the label and club night that gave dubstep its soul

In an extract from Aftershock, a definitive new history of dubstep, DMZ’s Mala, Coki and Loefah recall the bass drops and pacifist mentality that went into their creationBy the turn of the millenni...

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How mental health strategies have shaped Canada captain Fleming

Stepping into any new role is daunting, let alone one that is the captain of your national football team - but that is just what Jessie Fleming did in 2024 for Canada.

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This US neighborhood is full of hazardous air pollution. Can a network of sensors make ‘the invisible visible’?

Pacoima is hemmed in by highways and heavy industry, and its residents are fighting pollution with hyperlocal air quality monitoringJose Luis Salas looks up at the ladder. “Are you ready?” he asks...

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Lovable says it has hit $500M in annualized revenue, with 1 million new projects a week

Lovable says it has now surpassed $500 million in annualized run-rate revenue and its users are building businesses and replacing internal software.

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Rivian R2 2026: Specs, Price, Availability

With a competitive price, winning design, and better performance than the R1, Rivian could be set to break into the big leagues. Just make sure you get the right model with the right tech.

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RFU council member resigns over discriminatory Alphonsi comments

Rugby Football Union Council member Matt Smith has resigned over discriminatory online comments he posted about World Cup-winning former England international Maggie Alphonsi.

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Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC

The Lord's pitch for the first Test between England and New Zealand is rated "unsatisfactory", with the historic venue given one demerit point.

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Israel Strikes Lebanese City of Tyre as New Cease-Fire Falters

The bombardment followed Israeli evacuation warnings for the entire city, and came a day after Iran said it would attack Israel if it kept up its offensive in southern Lebanon.

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Allegra review – Maureen Lipman cuts loose in whimsical tale of woman who can’t stop singing

Richmond theatre, LondonSociety tries to quash the quirks of a spirited eccentric in Peter Quilter’s new play that fails to go beyond its lead character’s unworldlinessThere are some good jokes in...

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World Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch

The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.

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Israel Strikes Lebanese City of Tyre as New Cease-Fire Falters

Smoke and debris following an Israeli airstrike in Tyre, Lebanon, on Tuesday.

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Venezuelans flood capital Caracas streets, demanding free elections

Venezuelan workers, students and opposition party members marched to the US Embassy in Caracas.

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Mamdani scores goal at World Cup presser

Footage shows New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani scoring a goal at a World Cup press conference.

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Woodford’s W4.0 hits out at FCA’s legal threat

Regulator said it would seek to injunct stockpicker’s new firm over alleged unauthorised advice

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George Scott: Caballo can claim Gold

George Scott reflects on his first domestic Group One success and looks ahead to Caballo De Mar's Gold Cup bid

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Here are 10 ways a ‘super’ El Niño could impact the planet | Benjamin Selwyn

The climate phenomenon is intensifying an already unequal global economy Continue reading...

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How an e-scooter founder raised $5 million to build space data centers

Orbital founder Euwyn Poon built 250,000 scooters at Spin. Now he wants to launch 10,000 space data centers.

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New video of great white shark in Mediterranean goes viral

New video of great white shark in Mediterranean goes viral.

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Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, right, during an Africa Cup of Nations match in Morocco last year.

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Trump booed ‘thunderously’ at NBA Finals: What we know

US President Donald Trump was booed during his appearance at the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Platini begins legal proceedings against Fifa

Former Uefa president Michel Platini initiaites civil and legal proceedings against Fifa and current president Gianni Infantino over corruption allegations from 2015.

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Netanyahu’s Bow to Trump’s Iran Pressure Spurs New Criticism

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, last week.

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Bank of England warns on AI scams as deepfakes of Farage-Bailey fight spread

Governor urges public to report fake videos posted on X of him and Reform UK leader in Question Time clashThe Bank of England has warned the public against falling for AI-generated scams after deep...

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Amazon Ember Artline Review: A Stylish Art Television

The affordable Artline doubles as a design piece and comes close to outshining the reigning champion of art TVs, the Samsung Frame Pro.

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‘Nobody is pretending to like my work because of my fresh-faced good looks’: the pros of being a debut novelist at 51

There are some advantages to being an older debutant, including knowing what it’s like to fail and not having your new novel overshadowed by early literary promiseRecently I was at a film event whe...

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Protests, picket lines and Indigenous pride: examining US democracy – in pictures

Partly inspired by the poem In This Place (An American Lyric) by Amanda Gorman, FotoFocus, a non-profit, has opened its inaugural exhibition at the new FotoFocus Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Titled...

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A third of world’s energy needs should come from electricity by 2035, says Cop31 host

Turkish minister Murat Kurum says ‘electrifying daily life’ will be priority for this year’s UN climate summitThe world should aim to meet a third of its energy needs from electricity within a deca...

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The Untold Story of the Google Buses That Took Over San Francisco

A decade ago, commuter buses attracted big protests in San Francisco. Years later, the city is still feeling the repercussions.

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Man Arrested in ‘Brutal’ Stabbing in Belfast, Police Say

The suspect, whom the police described as in his 30s and believed to be Somali, is alleged to have attacked another man in his 40s in an episode in Belfast that was recorded and spread quickly online.

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Hundred days of Israel’s latest war on Lebanon

Israel's second intensification of its war on Lebanon within two years has reached 100 days, killing thousands.

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Next Up: The players who could become stars at this World Cup

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Russian attacks kill 5 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy hails talks with US envoys

Ukraine's president hopes to reinvigorate diplomacy after 'very positive' talks with US envoys and European leaders.

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Are Ronaldo, Messi still the largest World Cup draws, or is Mbappe bigger?

Has Kylian Mbappe surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the dominant superstar at the 2026 World Cup?

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Palmer and Joao Pedro feature in Madonna video

Chelsea forwards Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro make a surprise appearance in a promotional film for Madonna's new album.

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Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation

Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.

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Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

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Man accused of killing mother-in-law with poison-laced satay

Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.

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‘A man of great appetites’: what’s it like to be a dictator’s personal chef?

In an often chilling new documentary, the chefs of brutal leaders from Idi Amin to Saddam Hussein, talk about their unusual lives behind the scenesKim Jong-il loved pepperoni pizza. Saddam Hussein...

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Dean opens up on pressure and vows: England can beat anyone

Charlie Dean believes England can beat the best teams in the world, as the stand-in captain explained how her side is dealing with the pressures of trying to win the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on ho...

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Anguished Parents, Crying Doctors: Life Amid Utah’s Measles Outbreak

The state’s outbreak means adapting to America’s new reality, in which vaccine-preventable diseases become common again.

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Threats Against Politicians Skyrocketed After Meta Changed Its Speech Rules

New research finds that in the six months after Meta relaxed rules in the name of free speech, violent threats against lawmakers—including President Donald Trump—surged on Facebook.

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Georg Baselitz review – a final, furious, chaotic reckoning with death

White Cube Bermondsey, LondonA body falls through the sky, figures flail and thrash, while sagging skin and brittle limbs are scrawled on every work. This is the German painter’s last collection –...

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Trump courts boos at historic New York NBA Finals appearance

President Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden overshadowed by boos, heavy security and political undertones.

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Dzeko: I did not think I would be playing at 40

“I did not think I would be playing at 40,” admits Edin Dzeko. But here he is. Not just playing but getting ready to captain Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 World Cup, coming into th...

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Iran War Live Updates: Israel Warns of New Strikes in Southern Lebanon

The warnings came a day after Israel and Iran pulled back from direct confrontation. The Israeli campaign against the Lebanese militia Hezbollah has been an obstacle in U.S.-Iran peace talks.

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The flag Iranians are not allowed to wave at the World Cup

Iran football fans living in Los Angeles explain why they want to wave Iran's pre-1979 Islamic revolution flag and dismiss the one that is on their team's shirt.

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Unions rebuff Farage and say Reform ‘cosplaying’ as workers’ champions

TUC, GMB and Unison leaders reject invitation to affiliate to Reform amid rising support for party among their membersUK politics live – latest updatesMajor trade unions and the TUC have rebuffed N...

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Iran conflict: Why has oil stayed near $100 a barrel?

The worst-case oil scenario has been avoided, but inflation and slower growth continue to weigh on the global economy.

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White House urges UK not to ban social media for under-16s

Trump administration says restrictions could impose ‘disproportionate’ burden on US tech companiesUK politics live – latest updatesThe White House has urged the UK not to impose a social media ban...

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‘Central to human identity’: exhibition at the Met connects bodies with musical instruments

Musical Bodies looks at 4,000 years of musical history and how humans have forged relationships with instruments‘A kind of reconnecting with the past’: the Met celebrates the art of the portraitMus...

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The Ex-Mayor of Arcadia, Her Boyfriend and the Chinese Government

Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, Calif., exiting federal court after pleading guilty last month.

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Infantino’s Yearslong Effort to Woo Trump for the World Cup

President Trump with Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s president, at the White House in 2019.

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Oil market defies predictions of summer supply crunch

Crude prices stay below $100 a barrel as China’s import cuts help eke out global stockpiles

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Evotrex raises $30M to build the RV that doesn’t need a charging station

The startup is one of many entering the RV space, but it's banking on a hybrid power system that can go far beyond campsites.

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Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters

Iranian players and support staff got US visas and landed in Mexico on Sunday for the World Cup, but now fans in doubt.

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Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026

Breaking down the eight Middle East and North African teams' chances at the World Cup in North America.

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Rhiannon Roberts column: Happy to be home and aiming high

Rhiannon Roberts looks back on Wales' nightmare journey to Montenegro and forward to their Women's World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic.

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Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman

Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman

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Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings

The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.

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Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game

Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.

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Deschamps backs hat-trick hero Olise to shine for France at World Cup

Michael Olise starred alongside Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue in 3-1 win against Northern Ireland.

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Labour accuses Badenoch of wanting to ‘turn clock back’ with plan to scrap public sector equality duty – UK politics live

Technology secretary says legal requirement that protects women, older people and others from workplace discrimination is ‘really important’Good morning. For the last week or so much of the media h...

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Protests erupt in Kenya over US Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki

Anger grows in Kenya as residents accuse the US of offloading Ebola risks onto Kenyans.

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World Cup 2026: What time can fans in Europe, Middle East and Africa watch?

Are you a football fan in Europe, Africa or the Middle East? Scroll down to find out World Cup timings in your region.

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Flamboyance by Jack Parlett review – a serious study of the spectacular

What does it mean to push the boat out, and can peacocking be more than just a beautiful gesture?A friend’s mother once told me that for a couple of years in the 1980s – as the Conservatives were w...

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Pink Narcissus review – garish colour and dreamlike images in a homoerotic vision of 60s New York

James Bidgood’s experimental DIY movie, first released in 1971, starred Bobby Kendall and was shot mostly in Bidgood’s own apartmentJames Bidgood’s experimental homoerotic reverie is now reissued i...

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World’s largest banks pledged $906bn to fossil fuel companies in ‘unfathomable’ increase in 2025, report finds

JPMorgan Chase leads 65 banks making decisions incompatible with restraining rising temperatures, researchers sayThe world’s largest banks committed $906bn in financing to the fossil fuel industry...

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Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match

Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla.

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Hundreds of aftershocks jolt Philippines as officials say death toll could rise

Dozens of people are dead and hundreds more injured following an earthquake in the country's south.

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China’s Xi, North Korea’s Kim pledge to boost ties at rare Pyongyang summit

President Xi Jinping is on a rare visit to North Korea, where he commits to deeper cooperation with Kim Jong Un.

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Iran war day 102: Trump warns Israel against new strikes as ceasefire holds

Iran warns fighting could restart as tensions remain high and Trump urges Israel to protect the fragile ceasefire.

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Wembanyama scores 32 as Spurs power past Knicks in Game 3 of NBA Finals

San Antonio Spurs net first win in Game 3 of best-of-seven NBA Finals with crucial 115-111 victory at New York Knicks.

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'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson

Diogo Jota's widow urges Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry his former Liverpool team-mate "in your heart" when he plays at the World Cup.

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Let this be a warning – if Europe worries about Trump, it has even more reason to fear JD Vance | Gaby Hinsliff

His toxic Henry Nowak intervention fits a pattern. Vance has hard-right views, a disdain for European society – and he may yet become presidentImmigration is falling in Britain. It’s falling so fas...

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Booker prize launches new Quick Read in effort to boost adult reading crisis

Short story collection All Around the World will be available for £1 in bid to widen access to quality fictionAn initiative that aims to widen access to Booker prize-winning authors is set to launc...

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All you need to know about the World Cup of Darts 2026

All you need to know about the BetVictor World Cup of Darts 2026 as No 1 Luke Littler joins forces with No 2 Luke Humphries to represent Team England.

skysports.com

Ally Pally heroes Lim, Sakai, Leung and Kumar in World Cup of Darts action

The World Cup of Darts is just around the corner and there will be some hidden gems taking part in Frankfurt from June 11-14, live on Sky Sports.

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Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

President Trump officially nominated Todd Blanche to be the next Attorney General, setting up a potential confirmation fight in Congress.

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'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup

BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.

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Asian tech stocks rebound after Wall Street embraces AI once more

Chipmaker-dominant markets rally after sell-off on Monday

ft.com

Iran’s lakes are vanishing: Satellite images show a deepening water crisis

Years of drought, falling rainfall and unsustainable water use have been worsened further by the US-Israel war.

aljazeera.com

Wembanaya stars as Spurs trim Knicks' Finals lead

Victor Wembanyama scores 32 points as the San Antonio Spurs cut the New York Knicks' lead in the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.

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Wembanyama carries Spurs to crucial win to cut Knicks' NBA Finals lead

Victor Wembanyama secured his first NBA Finals win as he carried the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 road win over the New York Knicks that cuts their lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

skysports.com

Nuclear weapons spending surges to record high of $119bn, report says

International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025.

aljazeera.com

Scotland's fateful 1978 World Cup campaign still resonates

There's a mesmeric quality to this story of '78, a legend of how a man and a country lost the run of itself, writes Tom English.

bbc.com

Two brothers, two nations, one World Cup & how grief bound them

In July 2022, brothers Harry and John Souttar lost their hero, but as both prepare to represent different nations at the World Cup, his influence lives on.

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The End of Everything by M John Harrison review – near-future visions from an SF master

This bleak but brilliant tale of enigmatic alien entities and slow social collapse exposes the terrifying insecurity of life right nowM John Harrison’s prose has thrilled me since I was a teen. It...

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‘The people made me a star’: 100 years of Marilyn Monroe – in pictures

The woman once known as Norma Jeane became an inspiration for artists and photographers – as a stunning new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery proves Continue reading...

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Christian leaders alarmed by climate crisis raise questions over GB News owner’s £28m church donations

Exclusive: Sir Paul Marshall’s climate views and those broadcast on GB News said to be ‘in direct opposition’ to those of Church of EnglandThe co-owner of GB News, a British TV channel accused of...

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Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.

bbc.com

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 2

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

bbc.com

We’ve died and gone to volatility heaven

Plus non-dollar stablecoins

ft.com

TV tonight: the American version of Martin Clunes comedy Doc Martin

Josh Charles is the grumpy lead in new series Best Medicine. Plus: it’s Alan Carr’s maximalist Interior Design Masters final. Here’s watch to watch this evening8pm, Sky One “I find the people here...

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Young people need money because our system is rigged. Here’s a way to give it to them | Polly Toynbee

One plan would see young workers offered early access to a slice of future pensions. It’s not perfect, but we need bold ideasWhile we wait with nail-biting anxiety for the voters of Makerfield to d...

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Noom Promo Codes: 50% Off Best Deals & Free Trials for June 2026

Discover the best ways to save on Noom subscriptions, including free trials, limited-time offers for GLP-1Rx Plus, and essential tips for redeeming your Noom discount.

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Sony Coupons: 45% Off Sony Headphones, WF-1000XM6 Earbuds, and Sony Cameras for June

Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.

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Western Digital Promo Code: 15% Off

Get 15% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.

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Maine's Senate race and much more. Here are the primary contests to watch today

Republican incumbents are facing tough challenges in Maine and Nevada. In South Carolina, a crowded field of MAGA-devoted Republicans are facing off to be the next governor.

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India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level: Why it matters

India's fertility rate falls to 1.9 children per woman, with consequences for the workforce, the elderly and economy.

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Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak since virus was first identified in 1976.

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Trump is using California's routine vote counting to push fraud allegations

Several California races remain uncalled as millions of ballots still need to be counted. All regular occurrences -- and all fodder for President Trump's claims it's a sign of election fraud.

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California's attorney general refutes Trump's baseless claim of election fraud

President Trump is casting doubt on the results of California's primaries, claiming there was voter fraud. NPR's Leila Fadel asks Attorney General Rob Bonta about the baseless claim.

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FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry

Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry into US

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Country diary: Ladybirds and wasps are the unsung heroes of the farm | Colin Chappell

Brigg, Lincolnshire: With harvest approaching, we’re putting the glorious long evenings to good use, and both humans and insects are working hard to protect the cropsThere’s something magical about...

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Israel intensifies strikes in southern Lebanon killing 12 people

Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports on the strikes he witnessed in and around Tyre.

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Why a U.K. By-Election in Makerfield Could Topple Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham launching his special election campaign last month. He was a member of Parliament for more than a decade before becoming mayor of Greater Manchester.

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Ping-pong sponges, ‘black smokers’ and floating somethings: the secrets of the deep sea

The bottom of the ocean has barely been explored, but every journey to the deep reveals wondrous new lifeforms. As underwater mining gains momentum, we risk destroying one of the Earth’s last great...

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‘We were going off the cliff’: Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil on inventing grunge – and losing Chris Cornell and Kurt Cobain

As he publishes a memoir, the pioneering guitarist talks about rejecting spandex and hair metal, his fears for breakthrough hit Black Hole Sun – and completing nine unfinished Soundgarden songsKim...

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Trump and Netanyahu clash over diverging goals in Middle East war

US president’s frustration with continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Iran erupts as he pushes to end the war

ft.com

Gender divides emerge as big factor in Burnham by-election

Labour appear to have heavy advantage among female voters following Reform candidate’s contentious comments

ft.com

SpaceX’s $1.78tn IPO asks investors to buy Musk’s moonshots

Public markets asked to price in advances in AI, Starlink and space-based computing long before lift-off

ft.com

Why the film industry needs franchises like Star Wars

Blockbusters keep cinemas open and leave room for quirkier originals to thrive

ft.com

New Covent Garden’s fruit and veg have gone upmarket

The historic trading place now caters to Michelin-starred restaurants, hotels and grocery stores

ft.com

‘Picks and shovels’ companies profit from data centre scramble

Caterpillar and Hochtief among the once-staid industrial stocks lifted by the AI boom

ft.com

Fifa faces empty seats as 180,000 World Cup tickets hit resale market

Median price on official portal for resellers has sunk by 20% over the past month

ft.com

San Francisco’s Metropolitan Mosaic

Urban development, green spaces, and maritime activity converge in this Northern California city.

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Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals

The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.

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Trump warns Netanyahu: ‘You’ll be on your own’ if attacks on Iran continue

Trump's warning comes as Israel and Iran pause attacks and indirect talks to reach a peace deal continue.

aljazeera.com

Botswana diamond slump hits miners living on the edge of survival

Botswana’s diamond-driven economy is under mounting strain as global demand weakens and production falls.

aljazeera.com

Why Apple’s slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart

Can Apple's new AI glow up put to bed accusations that it's losing an all-important industry race?

techcrunch.com

New York City crowd boos US President Donald Trump at NBA playoff game

US President Donald Trump was loudly booed when he was shown on screens before Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

aljazeera.com

UN questions legality of Israeli forced evacuation orders in Lebanon

A UN spokesman says forced evacuation orders issued across southern and eastern Lebanon are nearly impossible to follow

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Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. The administration announced the fee as a way of preventing foreign workers from taking American jobs.

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French star Patrick Bruel held by police investigating new sexual assault allegations

Two new rape complaints have been filed against the 67-year-old singer and actor, who denies the claimsFrench singer and actor Patrick Bruel, facing sexual assault allegations from multiple women,...

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ICC prosecutor suspended pending vote on sexual misconduct claims

Karim Khan rejects suspension as ICC governing body refers him to disciplinary proceedings before member states.

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I.C.C. Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Harassment Claims

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.

nytimes.com

Blue mushrooms, shy trees and glowing seas: Beaker Street science photography prize – in pictures

The 12 finalists will be exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during Beaker Street festival from 6 to 17 August, including images of newborn fish, a native wasp and satellite trails ac...

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Iran war live: Trump warns Netanyahu as Israel, Tehran halt fighting

A total of 3,637 people have been killed in Israeli strikes since March and 11,188 wounded, the Health Ministry said.

aljazeera.com

Don’t Give Up on Global Order

America depends on global order—and can restore it.

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