Trial begins for man accused of sparking Palisades Fire in California
Prosecutors say man deliberately started blaze that became one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-10
Is England v Costa Rica delay a sign of things to come?
After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?
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Brunel’s SS Great Britain site drops historical name in ‘cool’ rebrand
New name, Bristol Dockyards, and museum revamp aimed at becoming more rooted in community, says chief executiveOne of the UK’s maritime landmarks is being renamed as part of a drive to make it “coo...
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Radiohead revenge tragedy Hamlet Hail to the Thief sets London dates
Production fusing the band’s sixth album and Shakespeare’s masterpiece will open at the Barbican later this yearHamlet Hail to the Thief, an acclaimed stage production fusing Shakespeare’s tragedy...
theguardian.com
xAI fired an engineer who raised alarms about Grok safety, new lawsuit claims
A former xAI engineer is suing the company and SpaceX, alleging he was fired for raising AI safety concerns about Grok days before SpaceX's historic IPO.
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Fifa and global players' union agree landmark deal
Players will have a seat at football's decision-making table following a landmark deal between world governing body Fifa and global players' union Fifpro.
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Canada introduces bill to ban social media for children under 16
The bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by establishing a digital regulator to set safety standards.
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Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'
Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.
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Why Andrew Yang is building instead of waiting for Washington
Andrew Yang’s 2020 presidential campaign was based on a warning that automation and AI would hollow out the labor market and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few. At the time, ideas l...
techcrunch.com
Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s World Cup warmup win over Nigeria
Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 as Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao net, but Cristiano Ronaldo scuffs golden chances.
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FIFA President Tells World Cup Critics to ‘Chill’ About Concerns
FIFA is trying its best, Gianni Infantino said during a news conference on Wednesday, but “we don’t control everything.”
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US launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran
Second day of attacks put fragile ceasefire under new strain, pushing up oil prices
ft.com
Haiti forced to alter kit design before World Cup opener
Haiti are forced to change their kit design just four days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after their shirt, depicting a war scene, fails to comply with Fifa rules.
bbc.com
Mahomes signs record-breaking $500m Chiefs contract
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has signed the NFL's first guaranteed $500m contract.
skysports.com
Infantino tells people to 'chill and relax' after Somali referee denied US entry
FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for people to "chill and relax" over Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup.
skysports.com
World Cup quiz: How well do you remember these opening games?
Test your knowledge of the past seven World Cup opening matches.
bbc.com
Curiosity Blog: Sols 4913-4919: Planetary explorers, freewheeling to the Yardang unit!
Written by Catherine O’Connell-Cooper, APXS Strategic Planner and Payload Uplink/Downlink Lead, University of New Brunswick, Canada Earth planning day: Friday, June 5th, 2026 In a very broad sense,...
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Lutkenhaus, 17, upsets Olympic champion Wanyonyi in Oslo
American Cooper Lutkenhaus produces a stunning performance to beat Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo, but fellow teenager Gout Gout struggle...
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'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino
BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.
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CISA Tells US Agencies to Fix Security Bugs in as Little as 3 Days Thanks to AI Threats
“Defenders cannot afford to take weeks to patch,” one Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency official warned on Wednesday.
wired.com
US tech stocks sink as volatility flares up on Wall Street
Latest bout of selling comes ahead of SpaceX’s historic market debut
ft.com
A Very Different World Cup
With a host country actively at war with a participating nation, this year’s tournament is set to be unlike any other.
nytimes.com
Israel kills 16 in Lebanon, UN to probe international law violations
UN investigators to arrive in Lebanon next week to assess potential violations of international law by all parties.
aljazeera.com
Hero’s welcome for Omar Artan after Somali’s World Cup dreams dashed
Referee Omar Artan was denied from the US, where he was set to become the first Somali to officiate at a FIFA World Cup.
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Ernest Chambers, ‘Smothers Brothers’ TV Show Producer, Dies at 97
In the late 1960s, he and Saul Ilson oversaw a variety show known for its social and political satire, and together they helped fight network censors over its content.
nytimes.com
NASA Awards Contract for Construction Services in California
NASA has selected multiple small businesses for the Western Regional Multiple Award Construction Contract, which supports a broad range of facility enhancement, modernization, and sustainment work...
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‘I love the inflation’ US President Trump dismisses price concerns
Trump said he ‘loves’ inflation as new data showed US consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in three years.
aljazeera.com
Everyone wants a piece of Tesla’s battery business
Electricity demand from AI data centers is pushing everyone — including automakers like GM and Ford — into the energy storage business.
techcrunch.com
Fresh off bond sale, Amazon borrows $17.5 billion from banks as AI spending continues
As AI spending continues to climb, the e-commerce giant has taken out a fresh $17.5 billion loan from a small coterie of banks.
techcrunch.com
North Koreans behind nearly half of US tech industry hacks, says CrowdStrike
North Koreans hackers posing as remote IT workers and recruiters remain a major threat to U.S., European, and Asian companies, accounting for about half of all attacks over the past 12 months.
techcrunch.com
Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism
Formula 1 agrees a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year's new rules.
bbc.com
Trump Threatens More Strikes Against Iran, Citing Stalled Peace Talks
A rally in Tehran on Monday.
nytimes.com
Farage suddenly returns to political stage – but dodges questions about £5m gift
Reform UK leader has been unusually quiet in recent weeks – at great cost to the party during a crucial byelectionFake images of Nigel Farage have been ubiquitous online lately – but the real polit...
theguardian.com
Israeli strike on a car kills two in Sidon, Lebanon
An Israeli strike on a vehicle in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed two people and sparked a fire.
aljazeera.com
'It's absolutely unbelievable!' | Could weather delay England's final WC warm-up?
Sky Sports News' Rob Dorsett with an update on the weather in Orlando ahead of England's final World Cup warm up game with Costa Rica.
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Trump: “we’re working… to make sure the right people come in”
When asked about people’s ability to obtain visas to attend the World Cup, Trump said administration is working hard.
aljazeera.com
Essex Police given new David Sullivan information
Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.
bbc.com
We Had a World review – a playwright torn between his warring mother and grandmother
Hampstead theatre, LondonJoshua Harmon studies his family’s fraught matriarchal relations in this thoughtful dramaIn an empathetic act of theatrical archivism, American playwright Joshua Harmon (Ba...
theguardian.com
Why Lebanon remains caught up in the Israel-Iran conflict
The Israel-Iran ceasefire may be holding, but for many in Lebanon, the war continues.
aljazeera.com
Keir Starmer aides ‘war gaming’ over leadership contest with Andy Burnham
Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest - including sacking ministers who support BurnhamUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer’s closest aides are “war-gaming” how to win a lea...
theguardian.com
Iran says it will ‘not hesitate’ to defend itself after latest clashes
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said overnight clashes in the Gulf between Tehran and Washington showed how Iran will respond.
aljazeera.com
The Best USB-C Cables (2026): for Smartphones, Tablets, and Laptops
Unravel the tangled world of cords and find the ones you need to charge your gadgets and transfer data.
wired.com
Indonesian Military Court Sentences Four in Acid Attack on Rights Advocate
The four defendants in an acid attack on Andrie Yunus, a human rights advocate, were sentenced to prison by a military court in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Williams' Queen's campaign in jeopardy after Mboko injury
Serena Williams' heroic return to tennis at the Queen's Club may be brought to a halt after her doubles partner Victoria Mboko retired from the singles tournament after suffering a knee injury.
skysports.com
UK PM Starmer slams ‘unjustified’ anti-immigration violence in Belfast
Anti-immigrant violence swept through Belfast, with homes and vehicles torched following a knife attack.
aljazeera.com
Storms threaten England's final warm-up match vs Costa Rica LIVE!
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Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner
The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British".
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Ben Jennings on Britain’s anti-immigration protests – cartoon
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Is Fortress Europe becoming more strict?
The new EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum is the most sweeping overhaul of European asylum law in decades.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on far-right violence: digital radicalisation is threatening democracy | Editorial
Violence on the streets of Northern Ireland is the real-world expression of a sinister mechanism that goes unchecked onlineMasked men who drive terrorised families out of their homes cannot be call...
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UK minister defends changes to student loans as pressure grows for reforms
Treasury minister Lucy Rigby says the government has the right to alter terms of existing agreementsMinisters have rejected accusations that recent changes to student loans were unfair, arguing the...
theguardian.com
Senesi signs for Tottenham on free transfer from Bournemouth
Marcos Senesi has signed for Tottenham on a free transfer from Bournemouth.
skysports.com
‘AI-pilled’ firms spend $7,500 per employee each month on AI
The most AI-obsessed firms are spending roughly $7,500 monthly per employee on AI, per Ramp AI Index. That's not more than an engineer's salary — yet.
techcrunch.com
Williams' doubles partner retires in second set of singles match after fall
Victoria Mboko retires in the second set of her singles match against Karolina Pliskova after a heavy fall. The Canadian is scheduled to play with Serena Williams in doubles on Thursday.
bbc.com
NASA Equips Astronauts, Industry with Robotic Intelligence
As NASA plans long-term missions on the Moon, the agency could use robots to perform routine tasks, allowing crew members to dedicate more time to science and exploration. However, robotic motion c...
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US inflation hits new three-year high amid energy price surge
US markets stumbled as inflation data sparked fears of interest rate rises in the coming months.
aljazeera.com
Trump Says He May Not Renew Canada-Mexico Trade Deal
Prime Minister Mark Carney with President Trump at the Group of 7 summit last year in Kananaskis, Canada.
nytimes.com
LIVE: Portugal vs Nigeria – World Cup 2026 international friendly
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the World Cup warm-up.
aljazeera.com
Democrats show energy as key primary races take shape
In a handful of primaries on Tuesday, Democrats showed strong voter enthusiasm even in states where they hold little political power. Several key races now shift toward November.
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Mass shooting with at least 10 attackers in Johannesburg
A manhunt is underway for at least 10 suspects in a mass shooting that left 12 people dead near Johannesburg.
aljazeera.com
Brother's memory inspires Williams for World Cup opener
Ronwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
bbc.com
Williams' Queen's campaign in doubt after Mboko injury
Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's is in doubt after Victoria Mboko suffers a knee injury in her singles match against Karolina Pliskova.
bbc.com
Veterans and relatives see no place for Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery
Three Vietnam War veterans are suing to stop President Trump from building an arch just steps from Arlington National Cemetery, where 400,000 service members, veterans and their relatives are buried.
npr.org
How memory tools can make AI models worse
New research suggests that AI memory systems can degrade model performance and encourage sycophantic tendencies.
techcrunch.com
Train Ride to NASA Kennedy for Artemis III Booster Segments
The final booster motor segments for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket that will help propel Artemis III astronauts on their journey to space shipped from Northrop Grumman’s Railyard Shipping...
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Zest launches a restaurant discovery app powered by where people actually eat
Backed by Alexis Ohanian’s 776 and Kindred Ventures, Zest uses transaction data and AI to generate restaurant recommendations based on users’ real dining habits and the places they frequent.
techcrunch.com
Cybersecurity researchers aren’t happy about the guardrails on Anthropic’s Fable
Cybersecurity researchers are complaining that Anthropic's new model Fable has guardrails that are too strict for any cybersecurity work.
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US diplomat found dead in Myanmar, Thai woman in custody
US State Department confirms the fatality, but refuses to provide more information about the person's death in Yangon.
aljazeera.com
Gulf Arab nations condemn new Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.
People walk past a mural depicting drones attacking a Star of David in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Toby Carvery to pay for orchard planting after causing outrage by felling 500-year-old oak
Restaurant chain took chainsaw to ancient oak tree in Enfield without permissionThe restaurant chain Toby Carvery has settled a legal dispute after taking a chainsaw to an ancient oak tree without...
theguardian.com
Why enterprise AI will be a major focus at VivaTech 2026
While Silicon Valley continues pushing aggressively into large language models and consumer-facing AI products, many European companies are focused on applying AI to complex systems already embedde...
techcrunch.com
Duane Michals, Photographer With Stories to Tell, Dies at 94
Duane Michaels in 2014. While his contemporaries photographed the chaos of street life or the majesty of nature, he took inspiration from the work of Surrealists like René Magritte.
nytimes.com
Everton appeal against PL order to pay £40m to Burnley over PSR breach
Everton have launched an appeal after being ordered to pay Burnley more than £40m in compensation after they were sued over Premier League profitability and sustainability breaches from the 20...
skysports.com
‘A poisoned chalice’: will Doctor Who survive Russell T Davies’s exit?
The lowest ever viewing figures, an identity crisis for the show and a confusing Billie Piper-based cliffhanger – whoever takes on the BBC fantasy drama has quite the job on their hands …The announ...
theguardian.com
Souleymane Diallo Dies at 80; Daring, Mocking Journalist in Guinea
He was harassed and briefly jailed for his work on Le Lynx, his satirical weekly newspaper, which investigated and caricatured a series of repressive leaders.
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There are no guardrails now on the right of UK politics: where Restore Britain goes, others will follow | Owen Jones
In the UK – and across the west - incendiary language and white supremacist policies are entering the political mainstreamWhat qualifies as too rightwing these days? It’s a question I’ve considered...
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Deepest and most extensive whale graveyard discovered in Indian Ocean
Some remains found in Diamantina fracture zone date back more than 5m years and reveal species and ecosystems unknown to scienceThe oldest, deepest and most extensive whale graveyard yet discovered...
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Norway crown princess's son to stay in custody before rape verdict, says court
Thr ruling overturns a lower court's decision on Monday ordering the release of the crown princess's 29-year-old son.
bbc.com
Gulf Arab nations condemn new Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.
People walk past a mural depicting drones attacking a Star of David in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Indonesia Landslides Devastated Endangered Orangutans, Study Finds
More than 5 percent of the species is estimated to have been lost when a climate-fueled storm unleashed torrents of water, mud and debris.
nytimes.com
England drop Stokes and Atkinson after nightclub incident as Root made captain
England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped for the second Test against New Zealand after breaching team protocols, with Joe Root taking over as skipper.
skysports.com
Datadog veterans launch AI coding startup Niteshift on a bet against Big AI lock-in
AI coding agent startup Niteshift has raised a $7 million seed round from a who's who of angels. It's betting companies will want power over, not lock-in, with model makers.
techcrunch.com
The three hard-tech moonshots fueling SpaceX’s unbelievable IPO
Most of the value in SpaceX's IPO is effectively a call option on the company's ambitious space data center plans.
techcrunch.com
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17, reports say
Nine of them were killed in a series of attacks in the town of Tayr Debba, according to Lebanon's state news agency.
bbc.com
Referee Omar Artan returns to Somalia
Referee Omar Artan arrives back in Somalia after being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations".
bbc.com
Warner Music acquires AI attribution startup Sureel AI
Through the acquisition, WMG aims to better track when its artists' work is used in AI-generated content or for training AI models.
techcrunch.com
USA not totally reliant on Pulisic - Balboa
Former United States defender Marcelo Balboa says his country are not totally reliant on AC Milan star Christian Pulisic as the co-hosts prepare for their opening game of the World Cup.
bbc.com
‘I’m carrying rage like a blood-filled egg’: the best of Glasgow International – review
From his deathbed photographs of his former lover to a face emerging from dirt, New Yorker David Wojnarowicz is the festival standout, although Renèe Helèna Browne’s film about cows contains multit...
theguardian.com
ServiceNow tells customers a bug left some of their data exposed to the internet
ServiceNow is used by thousands of enterprises to automate their internal processes, but says several customers had data accessed because of a security bug.
techcrunch.com
FAI bids to host 2029 Women's Champions League final
The Football Association of Ireland formally bids to host the 2029 Women's Champions League final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
bbc.com
Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain
Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.
bbc.com
Wilkinson's Wales give themselves World Cup chance
The next European Championship may still be a more realistic target, but Wales have given themselves hope of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.
bbc.com
NASA Webb Finds Strongest Evidence Yet for ‘Black Hole Stars’
The complex puzzle known as little red dots has become more complete since their initial discovery by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope in 2022. Now a particular little red dot’s spectrum is helpin...
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Jim Irons, Former Landsat Project Scientist, Wins Pecora Award
Landsat’s Jim Irons won the prestigious William T. Pecora Award. Irons, now an emeritus scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, played an integral role in shaping the Landsat program into wh...
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Wrongful Arrest Exposes Failures in One of the Oldest Police Face-Recognition Tools in the US
The ACLU is suing two Florida police departments over the arrest of a Fort Myers man in a child-abduction case, saying officers treated a flawed face recognition match as a near-certain ID.
wired.com
Sciver-Brunt finds form as England overcome India
Nat Sciver-Brunt spends valuable time in the middle as England beat India in their final warm-up match before the Women's T20 World Cup starts on Friday.
bbc.com
Is the UK enjoying a productivity rebound?
One way to find out would be to test if faster growth and lower unemployment are possible without inflation
ft.com
Hong Kong Charges 7 People and 2 Companies Over Deadly Apartment Fire
The fire in the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in November was the worst Hong Kong had seen in generations.
nytimes.com
First trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook sequel The Social Reckoning
Oscar winner Mikey Madison and Jeremy Strong to star in film focused on fallout from whistleblower Frances HaugenThe first trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s eagerly anticipated follow-up to The Social Net...
theguardian.com
How Max put Orkney at the heart of his St Magnus festival – and in the heart of his extraordinary music
The festival founded by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies hits its 50th edition this midsummer and continues to connect culture and community. Also this week – is 432Hz the magic number? This midsummer will...
theguardian.com
China Opens World’s First Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center
With an initial capacity of 24 megawatts, the innovative data center uses seawater as a natural cooling system.
wired.com
Jedify raises $24M to help companies arm AI agents with context on their business
The funding round was led by Norwest, with participation S Capital VC, Cerca Partners, and Oceans Ventures. Snowflake Ventures also participated as a strategic investor.
techcrunch.com
Briton Cameron to face Mayer in unification bout
Briton Chantelle Cameron will fight American Mikaela Mayer in a light-middleweight world title unification bout in Birmingham on 29 August.
bbc.com
VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained
The 2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes.
bbc.com
Decart’s new world model can simulate hours of photorealistic driving — with some caveats
Decart is launching Oasis 3, a real-time world model that generates photorealistic driving environments for autonomous vehicle testing, now available via API for developers to build on.
techcrunch.com
Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening game – teams, start, lineups
As the tournament kicks off, cohosts Mexico face South Africa in a replay of the 2010 edition's opening game.
aljazeera.com
Digital Notebook Throwdown (2026): Kindle Scribe, ReMarkable Paper Pure
The newest Kindle Scribe means there are now three digital notebooks you can buy in the $400 price range. Here’s which one you should get.
wired.com
‘Every day it’s more barriers’: how the US is shutting out climate refugees
As the US shuts its doors to most refugees, there’s little hope of a new system to help those forced from home by climate impactsTrump targets migrants from countries hit most by climate shocksMill...
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Mayer to face Cameron in unification fight on all-female UK vs USA show
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron will put their super welterweight world titles on the line for a high-stakes unification clash in the UK this August, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
West Bank ethnic cleansing, settler attacks Israel’s state policy: Amnesty
Israel uses war crimes to accelerate 'annexation agenda and settlement expansion' in occupied land, rights group says.
aljazeera.com
Drinking Water Facilities Hit by Strikes in Iran, State Media Reports
The state broadcaster said two water tanks serving thousands of people were damaged. The U.S. military did not respond to a request for comment.
nytimes.com
Why everyone’s an energy company now
Electricity demand from AI data centers is pushing everyone — including automakers like GM and Ford — into the energy storage business.
techcrunch.com
Ukraine-made ‘Flamingo’ missile hits target 900 km inside Russia
Video shows a Ukrainian-made ‘FP-5 Flamingo’ cruise missile flying deep inside Russia.
aljazeera.com
How Alvarez became Europe's most sought-after striker
Julian Alvarez heads to the World Cup aiming to fire Argentina to back-to-back triumphs at a time when he is the subject of one the most sensational transfer bids ever made.
bbc.com
GLOBE Mission Earth Educators Participate in Land Cover Community of Practice
During the 2025-2026 school year, educators from the NASA Science Activation Program’s GLOBE (Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment) Mission Earth project participated in a spe...
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US inflation jumped to 4.2% in May amid Middle East energy shock
Figure marks new three-year high
ft.com
Every Year After review – this hunk-packed romance is sweet, irresistible trash
Many muscly boys cavort in board shorts in this cute bit of escapist tosh set by a beautiful lake. Think The Summer I Turned Pretty in big girl pantsPersephone Fraser (Sadie Soverall) is sad. “My w...
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Pakistan military helicopter crashes in Kashmir, all on board killed
There has been a heavy security presence in Muzaffarabad amid protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in recent days.
aljazeera.com
Under the Shadow review – Leila Farzad is fantastic in this nerve-shredding tale of 80s Tehran
Almeida theatre, LondonCarmen Nasr’s adaptation of the film set during the Iran-Iraq war is searing enough to feel like a 2026 livestreamReprimanded for wearing her headscarf too loosely, Shideh, a...
theguardian.com
Kashmiri rights activist wins partial court victory but remains behind bars
The Delhi High Court grants bail to Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez, jailed in India for nearly five years.
aljazeera.com
Hero’s welcome for Somali referee denied entry to US World Cup tournament
The first Somali picked to referee a World Cup rose from Mogadishu's pitches, only to be barred at the US border.
aljazeera.com
Avalanche’s desktop fusion reactor delivers blistering-hot plasma
Fusion power startup Avalanche Energy said its reactor prototype heated a plasma to over 10 million degrees C.
techcrunch.com
Indian Sailors Made Frantic Calls for Help After U.S. Missile Strike off Oman
The Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Oman. An Omani military helicopter was used to rescue 24 Indian sailors aboard a ship that was struck by a U.S. missile on Monday.
nytimes.com
Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged
The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.
bbc.com
Harlequins 'perfect fit' for Packer after Saracens exit
Two-time Women's Rugby World Cup-winner Marlie Packer agrees to join Harlequins for next season when she leaves Saracens.
bbc.com
The rightwing campaign to control how US judges view the climate crisis
US energy secretary Chris Wright featured in seminars to judges when he was a fracking executiveAs cities and states sue big oil for billions in damages over allegations that it covered up the dang...
theguardian.com
Why two SpaceX alumni are betting on solar and batteries to power the AI craze
Ambrosia Energy wants to build power plants in less than 12 months while undercutting natural gas. It hopes to build gigawatts worth by 2030.
techcrunch.com
NASA’s CloudCube Pioneers Miniaturized Radar to Study Clouds, Precipitation
A compact, multifrequency radar built by a team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will make it easier to collect information about dynamic cloud systems. Called CloudCube, this new instrument sim...
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A shock group-stage exit? T20 World Cup team guide
Predictions, players to watch and who will win? BBC Test Match Special's Alex Hartley shares her team-by-team guide to the Women's T20 World Cup.
bbc.com
Netanyahu caught between the US, Lebanon war, and Iran ceasefire
As elections near, Israel's PM finds himself squeezed between his voters, his allies, and his opponents.
aljazeera.com
Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Piper dies aged 56
Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Keith Piper dies at the age of 56 after playing nearly 500 games for the Bears in his 16-year career at Edgbaston.
bbc.com
Anderson's rise from League Two loan to potential British record transfer
How Elliot Anderson has gone from Bristol Rovers to the verge of becoming the most expensive British player ever.
bbc.com
Championship clubs agree to stricter salary cap
Rugby league's Championship clubs agree to implement a stricter salary cap for the competition from next season onwards.
bbc.com
What’s happening at the World Cup one day before tournament starts?
Political issues continue to dominate the build-up, with the US-Israel war on Iran overshadowing the World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a soccer referee who had planned to officiate at the World Cup, arriving back in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Cars burn in Belfast, bricks fly in Southampton – and the ubiquitous cry of ‘civil war’ goes up again | John Harris
For most, what we see in real life is mundane. But those who wish to fan the flames of anti-immigrant feeling share a different image onlineIt was the summer of 2024 when it all decisively started,...
theguardian.com
Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’ for delay in striking peace deal
US president’s remarks come after Washington and Tehran exchanged fire following downing of an American helicopter
ft.com
Carragher fears over Bellingham’s England role at World Cup
Jamie Carragher fears Jude Bellingham’s role in the England team at the World Cup could “dominate airwaves” this summer.
skysports.com
‘The enormity of the idea helped me’: how Patrick Gibson became gaming’s new James Bond
As Hollywood searches for its next iteration of the superspy, the actor explains how he earned pop culture’s most sought-after role – and how he’s taking 007 back to basicsThey expect you to die! T...
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LA fans, Mark E Smith’s sisters and Frank Skinner doing the quiz: inside the totally wired festival on the Fall
Featuring cover bands, walking tours and the poet laureate as DJ, The Fall: Futures and Pasts is the ultimate Fall fan experience. But can our writer get through Eat Y’Self Fitter at karaoke?There...
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Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
bbc.com
Who pays for a supersized World Cup?
The biggest World Cup ever, with 48 teams and 104 matches, is expected to bring a record $13bn for FIFA.
aljazeera.com
Graham Platner wins Maine primary election: Results and key takeaways
Platner wins in Maine, Republican Nancy Mace loses in S Carolina. Results for Nevada and North Carolina also announced.
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A four-year-old’s recovery from the trauma of war in Lebanon
Four-year-old Malika was seriously wounded in an Israeli attack that killed her mother.
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From An Evening With Gary Lineker to Dear England: what to watch to warm up for the World Cup
There’s just one day to go till it all kicks off in Canada, Mexico and the US. Here’s the best TV and film to get you into the mood for the biggest football tournament in historyThey think it’s all...
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England face India in final T20 World Cup warm-up - updates
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Peter Asher on being music’s incredible ‘Everywhere Man’: ‘The secret is simple’
As the musician and producer reaches 82, a new documentary reveals his life working with everyone from James Taylor to Carole King to Paul McCartneyPeter Asher didn’t want to do this interview. He...
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Big agriculture is killing our bees. We’ll all pay the price | Jennie Durant
We’re thinking about the crisis facing pollinators all wrong. And we’ve come to a crucial momentLast winter, commercial beekeepers lost more than 60% of their colonies – their worst losses on recor...
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El Niño, extreme weather and the future: World Cup Q&A with a climate scientist
One of the key talking points in the lead up to the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico is what weather conditions matches will be played in.
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The World Cup’s Trionda Ball Challenges Traditional Aerodynamics
According to new research, Trionda would show less unpredictable movements in actions such as corner kicks or free kicks. However, in powerful and long-distance clearances it would lose range.
wired.com
Artificial Intelligence Sneaks Into the World Cup Thanks to Google Gemini
The Argentine national team will be Google’s test bench and technological showcase during the World Cup.
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Soccer Fans, You’re Being Watched
From anti-drone tech to face recognition, 2026 World Cup stadiums in the US, Canada, and Mexico are subjecting fans to an array of surveillance tech. Here’s what you need to know.
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Mapping Every Flock License Plate Reader Near US World Cup Stadiums
Most US World Cup stadiums are surrounded by surveillance cameras. Want to know if you’re being watched on your way to a match? These maps will help you.
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This World Cup, You Can Watch the Game From a Ref’s Point of View
Referees for the 2026 World Cup will be wearing cameras positioned at their temples, allowing TV audiences to see a live view of the pitch from a vantage point they never have before.
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The Other Major Soccer Event of 2026? The Shake-Up in the World of Video Games
The 48-team World Cup is not the only historic soccer event this year. Four titans are vying for control of video game soccer in the fiercest battle the industry has ever seen.
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How to Watch the 2026 World Cup
The games start June 11 and end with a grand finale in New Jersey on July 19. There are 104 of them. Here’s how to watch ’em all.
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Amnesty International Warns That World Cup Fans Face Potential Human Rights Violations
The organization claims that the FIFA tournament could have impacts on the rights of local people and visiting soccer fans in all three host countries.
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Laboured Lionesses must sharpen up or risk missing out on World Cup
England are in a pickle. The reigning European champions can no longer qualify automatically for next summer's World Cup in Brazil. They must negotiate a tricky play-off campaign to get there.
skysports.com
Why is the FIFA World Cup 2026 being held in three countries?
The 2026 World Cup is the first to be held in three different host nations - but why? Al Jazeera explains.
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Zelensky under pressure to end row with Poland over WW2 name of army unit
Poland is threatening to strip Ukraine's president of a state honour over the naming Ukrainian military unit after controversial World War Two fighters.
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Banned referee Artan arrives home in Somalia
Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 World Cup instead after arriving home in Somalia in the wake of being banned from entering the United States.
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Iran fires missiles at US bases carrying images of killed commanders
Iranian state media released video showing the launch of missiles towards US bases in the Middle East.
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Sciver-Brunt and Jones star as England seal thrilling five-run win vs India
England survived a late fightback from India as Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amy Jones struck half-centuries to lead Charlotte Edwards' side to a five-run victory in their second and final ICC Women's T20...
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Peter Kyle’s quest for UK’s first $1tn firm is honourable, but he is overselling state activism | Nils Pratley
Business secretary exaggerates role of the British Business Bank and the National Wealth Fund in nurturing firmsIs the business secretary, Peter Kyle, suffering from SpaceX fever? It must be someth...
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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes in New Test of Cease-Fire
Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman.
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Visiting a Soldier’s Funeral in Ukraine
The New York Times reporter Kim Barker visited a church in Lviv, Ukraine, that holds military funerals at the same time each day.
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Japanese manga fans urge Trump to stop using characters in his online posts
Renewed outrage at White House’s use manga and anime imagery after US president is depicted as ninja NarutoJapanese anime and manga fans are urging Donald Trump to stop using their favourite charac...
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On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away
Iraqi soccer player Aymen Hussein, pictured in a mural near Baghdad wearing his No. 18 jersey, was temporarily detained by U.S. immigration officials before being allowed to enter the country for t...
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Argentina’s World Cup Sticker Albums Are a Low-Tech Craze Immune to the Digital Revolution
People exchanging World Cup stickers in Buenos Aires last month.
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How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump’s Cross Hairs
Fishing in Muscat, Oman, in February, before the war between the United States, Israel and Iran started.
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‘It’s not about heroes and villains’: the triumphant return of long-lost indie I Shot Andy Warhol
Director Mary Harron on her audacious ‘anti-biopic’ of Scum Manifesto author Valerie Solanas, who shot Warhol in 1968On 3 June 1968, Valerie Solanas, the sole member of Scum (the Society for Cuttin...
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The best films of 2026 so far
Jessie Buckley is dug up to marry Christian Bale, while Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel are the double act of the year in Steven Soderbergh’s dark comedy. Here’s our round up of movie magic from the...
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Waymo says it built a better benchmark for comparing robotaxis to humans
Waymo created a new computer model to help it better understand how humans behave in crash scenarios that its robotaxis encounter.
techcrunch.com
Argentina World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
Messi is hoping to overcome injury to help Argentina become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since 1962.
aljazeera.com
Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back at the World Cup?
It's the return of a conundrum that Welsh football fans had to deal with for 64 years before 2022: Who to support at the World Cup?
bbc.com
When will an African side win the World Cup?
Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?
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ARCHIVE: When Blue Peter highlighted 'rising star' Charlotte Edwards
Ahead of leading England into the T20 World Cup as head coach this summer, BBC Sport looks back at when Charlotte Edwards appeared on Blue Peter as a 17-year-old, heading into her first World Cup i...
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Keane reveals call with Fernandes after recent dispute
Roy Keane revealed he had a "lovely chat" with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after a recent disagreement over the Premier League assist record.
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Keane reveals call with Bruno Fernandes after recent dispute
Roy Keane revealed he had a "lovely chat" with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after a recent disagreement over the Premier League assist record.
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Anti-immigration protests break out in Belfast after knife attack
Northern Ireland’s political leaders call for calm after a knife attack led to anti-immigration protests in the capital.
aljazeera.com
Rising from the rubble: A Gaza tech incubator defies Israel’s war
Israel's war on Gaza has decimated the tech sector, killing experts and destroying incubators that offered opportunity.
aljazeera.com
Man to appear in court over Belfast knife attack as rioting described as ‘race-based pogrom’ by SDLP leader – UK politics live
30-year-old man to appear in court today charged with attempted murder, with Keir Starmer expected to face questions on the disorder during PMQsGood morning. Soon after becoming PM in 2024, Keir St...
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Twelve killed in Johannesburg mass shooting, manhunt under way
Police say a manhunt is under way for more than 10 suspects after the attack on an informal settlement.
aljazeera.com
Pollinators in peril: scientists reveal the hidden human health costs of the world’s disappearing bees
Crops and flowers rely on them for survival, but wild bees are declining – and crucial nutrients will go missing from our diets as a resultThere are few ways in and out of Nepal’s Jumla district....
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Is it coming home? Our writers predict who will win the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly upon us as 48 nations look to battle it out to see who will be crowned champions of the world in New York on July 19 - and Sky Sports' football writers have predic...
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Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire
The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.
bbc.com
Baltic states fear Russia-Ukraine war spillover after drone incursions
A spate of drone incursions fuels anxieties about a possible military conflict with Russia.
aljazeera.com
FIFA World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts
Qualified teams, groups, schedule and snapshot of stadiums that will host World Cup matches.
aljazeera.com
Messi comes off the bench to score in Argentina’s final World Cup warm-up
Argentina ease past Iceland in their final friendly before the World Cup, winning 3-0 in Auburn, Alabama.
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Yapp: All four nations will comprise Lions squad, not just England
British and Irish Lions Women's head coach Jo Yapp insists the squad for next year's inaugural tour of New Zealand will include players from each of the four unions, not just the Red Roses.
skysports.com
Fresh faces to managerial mayhem - NI's qualifying campaign
A World Cup group qualifying campaign with many talking points for Northern Ireland comes to an end with the main objective achieved - keeping the World Cup dream alive.
bbc.com
Iran war day 103: US strikes after helicopter shot down, Tehran hits back
Analysts warn of further escalation after tit-for-tat attacks between Tehran and Washington.
aljazeera.com
Meta signs first AI data center deal in India with Reliance
The 168-megawatt facility will support Meta's global AI computing needs and can be expanded over time.
techcrunch.com
Nothing says stupidity like Reform's obsession with destroying British jobs | George Monbiot
The net zero economy is booming, so claims that prosperity depends on oil and gas are bunkum – unless you’re a Reform backer with fossil fuel interests, of courseReally? You want to destroy a milli...
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Mentors, muses and new music: conductor and composer Ryan Wigglesworth
The musician first visited Aldeburgh as a teenage fanboy. Now, he is at the centre of this year’s festival as its featured artist – and he’s opening with his favourite operaRyan Wigglesworth cuts a...
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'Nobody's unified yet!' - 'better than ever' Catterall sets new big targets
New world champion Jack Catterall says he feels "better than ever" and that there are "great fights to be made" should he not face Rolando 'Rolly' Romero for the vacant WBA welterweight title.
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Indonesia jails four military officers for acid attack on rights activist
Prosecutors argued in court that the soldiers were motivated by anger over Yunus’s activism.
aljazeera.com
Scotland 'living dream' thanks to 'humble' superstar Weir
Caroline Weir insists it is a team effort after her four goals against Israel ensure Scotland top their Women's World Cup qualifying group.
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'Different' Clarke bids to smash Scotland's glass ceiling
The Scotland head coach feels like a new man heading into a seismic World Cup opener with Haiti - and he is sensing a fresh wave of optimism.
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Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.
bbc.com
Scientists mapped every neural connection in a fruit fly and found a surprise
A groundbreaking new connectome maps every neural connection in an adult fruit fly’s central nervous system, creating an unprecedented view of how the brain and body work together. The findings sug...
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Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins
Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins.
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‘Pioneering photography’: early images of Newhaven’s fishers – in pictures
When David Hill and Robert Adamson captured the lives of a small Scottish community in the 1840s, were they creating the first ever social documentary series? A fascinating new book makes the case...
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Boogie Nights review – Paul Thomas Anderson’s porn epic is still gaudy, seedy fun
The writer-director’s second movie lacks some of the craft shown in his later work, but remains a stylish and energetic descent into the cocaine-fulled world of the 70s adult film industryMasculini...
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Stolen Revolution by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin and Yeganeh Torbati review – Iran’s recent history explained
This account of the Islamic Republic and its discontents told via six contrasting lives should be required readingIt’s difficult in 2026 to talk about Iran without confronting a lot of crude c...
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 3
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
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The wild hip-hop parties that started Tuchel's journey to England boss
Thomas Tuchel is bidding to become the first foreign manager to win the World Cup. BBC Sport charts the start of his journey to becoming England boss.
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Trita Parsi: Iran is pursuing a doctrine of swift retaliation
Iran has abandoned strategic patience for a new doctrine: swift, severe retaliation against any US attack.
aljazeera.com
Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions
Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.
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'Not just offshore jobs': The issues facing voters in Aberdeen South
Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South.
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Most Makerfield voters say offensive posts would put them off candidate, poll finds
Survey in run-up to byelection also finds support for water renationalisation, wealth tax and cap on political donationsA majority of voters in Makerfield say they would be less likely to vote for...
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Super-rich’s assets cause outsized amount of climate harm, study says
Greenpeace calculates that wealthiest contribute nearly $1tn of damage a year with ownership-based emissionsUltra-wealthy people zooming across the world on their private jets, lounging on yachts a...
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Best Buy Discount Codes: Up to 60% Off
Find the latest Best Buy promo codes and offers, including 10% back in rewards for new cardmembers and free 2-day shipping with My Best Buy Plus, here at WIRED.
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Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals in June 2026
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
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Litter-Robot Promo Codes: Up to $150 Off
Get the latest Litter-Robot Discounts on Litter-Robot self-cleaning litter boxes, accessories, and more.
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San Francisco immigration court shuts down, striking at heart of historic advocacy
The main San Francisco court was one of the busiest in the country, hearing thousands of cases a year. It was also one of the courts most likely to grant an immigrants' asylum application.
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SCOTUS decision on mail-in ballots could affect states where weather can cause delays
The Supreme Court is considering overturning a Mississippi law that allows counting of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. That will affect Alaska, where ballots can be weather-delayed.
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House Republicans pass bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol
House Republicans have passed roughly $70 billion in funding for immigration enforcement. The package funds ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of President Trump's term.
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Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles over its airspace
Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles over its airspace
aljazeera.com
Why the world must agree to regulate AI
A technological disarmament pact between the US and China would make everyone feel more secure
ft.com
Wall Street’s IPO boom threatens era of shrinking US stock supply
Market debuts of SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI plus slowing buybacks could remove vital support for equities, investors warn
ft.com
ECB moved to rein in Revolut’s ‘self-guided missiles’ in Europe
Europe’s most valuable fintech was ordered to address ‘deficiencies’ in oversight with staff encouraged to rapidly launch new financial products
ft.com
Kuper’s cup: Who will be world champion?
Football tournament’s structure favours randomness but history suggests a western European winner
ft.com
Bycatch has ‘shocking’ toll on British marine life, first-ever analysis reveals
Conservationists say cherished creatures such as whales, dolphins and seabirds are being killed in large numbers by fishing tackleThousands of Britain’s most charismatic and protected marine wildli...
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From erupting volcanoes to Elon Musk’s swaddling satellites: the cosmic, chaotic art of Caragh Thuring
Nuclear submarines, gods in women’s bedrooms, a threadbare office carpet inside the World Trade Center … Thuring talks about painting the world on the brink of chaos – and letting you join the dots...
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How to Make a Mess review – Nigella Lawson musical lacks a vital ingredient
Upstairs at the Gatehouse, LondonTo help her digest the grief of her mother’s death, a woman conjures the celebrity cook in this show written by Emily Rose SimonsA musical about Nigella Lawson make...
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Somalia criticises US decision to bar World Cup referee
Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan
aljazeera.com
Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences
Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December.
bbc.com
Top Lucid Motors executive departs amid new CEO’s leadership shakeup
The exec, Emad Dlala, has left just a few months after being promoted to SVP of engineering and digital, TechCrunch has learned.
techcrunch.com
Bolivia approves military measures against nationwide protests
Bolivia approves military measures against nationwide protests.
aljazeera.com
Iran strikes Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for US attacks in Hormuz
Strikes come after US attacked Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz over the downing of a helicopter.
aljazeera.com
Belfast plunged into chaos as vehicles set ablaze following stabbing attack
Al Jazeera's Milena Veselinovic reports from Belfast, where protests have escalated into violent riots.
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Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power
The U.S. and Chinese governments rolled out a new phrase, “constructive strategic stability,” during President Trump’s meeting in Beijing last month with the leader of China, Xi Jinping.
nytimes.com
South Korea’s booming stock market mints a generation of novice investors
South Korean stocks are soaring, drawing first-time investors in a nation where property has long reigned supreme.
aljazeera.com
Democrat Graham Platner wins Maine US Senate primary
Controversial candidate shrugged off misconduct allegations to challenge incumbent Susan Collins in November
ft.com
Popular joint supplement glucosamine linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
A major study suggests glucosamine, a popular supplement for joint pain, could be linked to faster progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found a 25% higher...
sciencedaily.com
Google just fired a warning shot in the AI subscription price wars
Google just made it significantly cheaper to enjoy its budget AI subscription tier.
techcrunch.com
Steve Hilton advances to general election for California governor
David Cameron’s former adviser to face Democrat Xavier Becerra on November ballot
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Iran war live: US strikes after downing of helicopter, Tehran vows response
Lebanon's Health Ministry said the toll from Israeli attacks on the country since March 2 has reached 3,666 dead.