Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?
Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-11
Record number of young people fear long-term unemployment
Report says confidence among 16- to 21-year-olds has fallen sharply as they doubt hard work will be rewardedYoung people in England are increasingly “losing faith in their futures” according to a r...
theguardian.com
McTominay travels separately to Boston after bug
Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor, away from fellow players, as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener.
bbc.com
World Cup of Darts: Wales' Clayton and Kenny get off to winning start in group stages
Jonny Clayton, alongside new partner Nick Kenny, got their World Cup of Darts campaign under way with a 4-1 victory over Lithuania’s Darius Labanauskas and Mindaugas Barauskas in Group C.
skysports.com
Whipsawed Between Fear and Relief, Iranians Hope for War’s End
Tehran on Monday.
nytimes.com
'That is superb!' | Clayton gets off to winning start with new World Cup partner
Jonny Clayton checks out a ton to get Wales off to a winning start alongside his new World Cup partner Nick Kenny.
skysports.com
Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?
bbc.com
Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.
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How to Love the World by Ilka Tampke review – a woman is trapped by a fallen tree
The stuck narrator records the minutiae of the forest and her harrowing life in a purposeful novel that demands a slow read but doesn’t always reward itA large branch falls to the forest floor one...
theguardian.com
Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.
bbc.com
Trump, in Latest Pivot, Retracts Threat to Strike Iran Again and Widen the War
President Trump at the White House on Thursday, where he said a peace agreement with Iran was close at hand.
nytimes.com
THREE red cards as Mexico get World Cup started with win over South Africa
Mexico got their joint-home World Cup off to the perfect start with a 2-0 opening match win over nine-man South Africa - in a game that had THREE red cards.
skysports.com
‘Hands Off Our NHS’: Anti-Palantir Protests Break Out in UK Over Deal With National Health Service
Crowding the gates of a major health care conference, protesters called for Palantir to be booted out of the UK’s National Health Service over privacy concerns and political grievances.
wired.com
Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup
Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar Montes during the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Sta...
bbc.com
Alan Hale, Sky Watcher Who Created a Comet Sensation, Dies at 68
Alan Hale in 1997 with the telescope he had used a couple of years earlier to find the comet that would be known as Hale-Bopp.
nytimes.com
Wales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener
Wales began their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.
bbc.com
Jimenez and Quinones net as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
World Cup 2026 cohosts Mexico open the tournament with 2-0 win against South Africa, who were reduced to nine men.
aljazeera.com
Meet the OpenAI Engineer Leading ChatGPT's Biggest Transformation Yet
Thibault Sottiaux helped make AI coding one of OpenAI’s fastest-growing businesses. Now he’s overseeing a sweeping overhaul of ChatGPT.
wired.com
As World Cup Begins, Mexico City Becomes a Global Stage
Fans outside Mexico City Stadium before the opening match of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Cleve Moler, Who Unlocked the Power of Computing for Millions, Dies at 86
He built interfaces that allowed engineers, scientists and everyday people to solve difficult problems without having to write the underlying code.
nytimes.com
NASA Award Boosts Space Technology Research Capabilities
NASA is introducing a new funding opportunity to accelerate academic research and technology development. The Minority University Research and Education Project Space Technology Artemis Research (M...
nasa.gov
Shakira among the performers at World Cup opening ceremony
Shakira was among the performers during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa.
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World Cup mania at Mexico’s Zocalo Square
Jubilant football fans at Mexico City’s Zocalo Square are ready for the World Cup Opener at the city’s centre.
aljazeera.com
Quinones scores opening goal of 2026 World Cup
Mexico's Julian Quinones scores the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.
bbc.com
What happened, and who performed at the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?
Musical performances, colour, and fan excitement precede the World Cup's opening game in Mexico City.
aljazeera.com
Massive Effigy of Elon Musk Raised Over Times Square to Protest Grok
Activists raised a 40-foot-tall inflatable Elon Musk in Manhattan to draw attention to the risk he allegedly poses to investors.
wired.com
NASA’s Chandra Discovers Possible Supernova Remnant in Galactic Center
Using data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers may have found a supernova remnant in an intriguing neighborhood in the middle of our galaxy. A paper describing these new findings pub...
nasa.gov
Oracle warns of security bug that hackers abused to breach 100+ companies
The tech giant warned of a security flaw that a cybercrime gang said it's exploiting as part of a mass-hacking campaign. Google said it notified more than 100 organizations that had potentially vul...
techcrunch.com
Mexico City dazzles as 2026 World Cup kicks off in style
Fireworks and global stars light up Mexico City's kickoff of the 2026 World Cup at a revamped Azteca Stadium.
aljazeera.com
Williams pays tribute to Mboko after 'special' doubles campaign ends
Serena Williams offered condolences to her doubles partner Victoria Mboko after an injury forced the 19-year-old to withdraw from the Queen's Club doubles tournament.
skysports.com
I Am Artemis: Elkin Norena
Listen to this audio excerpt from Elkin Norena, Resident management officer, NASA’s Space Launch System Program: NASA’s Elkin Norena has helped the agency launch more than a dozen space shutt...
nasa.gov
Israel deports French journalist accused of supporting Hamas
Isreal has suppressed coverage of its war on Gaza, banning international press killing hundreds of local journalists.
aljazeera.com
Musk’s SpaceX raises $75bn in world’s biggest IPO
Rockets-to-AI group priced its 555.6mn shares at $135 a piece ahead of highly anticipated Wall Street debut
ft.com
Grok Is Still Hosting Sexualized Deepfakes of Famous Women
A WIRED investigation found dozens of “nudified” deepfake images and videos on Grok's website, including nonconsensual depictions of celebrities and at least one prominent US politician.
wired.com
How a Kushner-linked resort sparked protests across Albania
A luxury resort linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has sparked some of Albania's biggest protests.
aljazeera.com
Is It a Super El Niño Year? It Could Turn the World’s Weather Upside Down
From a wet winter in the Southwest to fewer Atlantic hurricanes, this is what to expect as a potential super El Niño takes shape.
wired.com
Security Is Tight as a Match in Mexico City Starts a Historic World Cup
Soccer fans in Mexico City encountered tight security on Thursday as Mexico and South Africa prepared to kick of the first of 104 World Cup matches.
nytimes.com
UK defence funding crisis has been a long time coming
John Healey’s complaint is that Starmer sat on this problem for months before making a derisory offerUK politics live – latest updatesJohn Healey’s resignation as defence secretary on Thursday was...
theguardian.com
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.
bbc.com
Jose Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
Mourinho returns to La Liga giants after 13 years following Florentino Perez's re-election as club president.
aljazeera.com
This is Rambert review – 100th birthday knees-up is a big leap forward
Sadler’s Wells, LondonThe company’s centenary celebration isn’t about nostalgia – this occasionally thrilling triple bill of recent creations showcases some excellent dancersBritain’s oldest dance...
theguardian.com
NASA Robotic Tech Demo Will Advance Prototype Gamma-Ray Detectors
A new type of gamma-ray sensor developed by NASA will take part in a robotic arm demonstration on the agency’s upcoming Fly Foundational Robots mission.
nasa.gov
Musk’s Grok accused of violating Canadian privacy laws on deepfakes
Privacy watchdog finds xAI's Grok lacks safeguards for sexualised deepfake image sharing, amid growing global scrutiny.
aljazeera.com
Players organise England team-bonding dinner in Miami
England players organise a team-bonding dinner in Miami with Thomas Tuchel giving them time off from their gruelling Florida pre-World Cup training camp.
bbc.com
13 Afghan Civilians Killed in Airstrikes on Pakistan Border, U.N. Says
Prayers offered for the victims of Wednesday’s airstrike in Afghanistan’s Khost Province.
nytimes.com
William Coupon, Who Wanted to ‘Photograph Everyone in the World,’ Dies at 73
Self-taught, he became a go-to portraitist for politicians, rock stars and other celebrities. He also documented Indigenous people and inmates on death row.
nytimes.com
Two sentenced to death in Bangkok bombing
Two men were sentenced to death in the 2015 Thai Erawan shrine bombing that killed 20 people and wounded more than 100.
aljazeera.com
Women’s prize: Virginia Evans wins for fiction and Lyse Doucet takes award for nonfiction
Evans’s The Correspondent and the BBC journalist’s ‘people’s history’ of modern Afghanistan, The Finest Hotel in Kabul, win £30,000 prizesDebut novelist Virginia Evans has won this year’s Women’s p...
theguardian.com
The AI public market floodgates are opening
The huge sums that Wall Street is about to be asked for look like being only a down payment
ft.com
Trump calls off Iran strikes planned for Thursday night
US president claims progress in negotiations for new deal with Tehran
ft.com
Scientists Measure Earth’s Vast Underground Fungal Webs
With machine learning and a high-resolution imaging robot, scientists measured and mapped the extent of Earth’s carbon circulatory system.
nytimes.com
Meta’s Edits app is getting an AI assistant and a desktop version
By integrating an AI assistant directly into Edits, Meta is aiming to keep creators engaged on Instagram as it continues to compete with TikTok and YouTube for creators' attention.
techcrunch.com
The UK defence minister's shock resignation is a warning for all of Europe | Paul Taylor
John Healey is right about the risk of wars. But it has become politically treacherous for Nato leaders to borrow for defenceSince the historic Nato summit in The Hague one year ago this month, Eur...
theguardian.com
Global wars, a depleted military and stubborn Labour MPs: Healey exposes Starmer’s perfect storm
There is no narrative to convince the British public that difficult economic decisions on defence will be worth itUK politics live – latest updatesAs Labour MPs set out the case for change in the t...
theguardian.com
Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers
It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without spoilers.
bbc.com
Coinbase debuts AI agent that can trade and pay for premium research
Coinbase's agent can use x402 protocol to get access to data and APIs.
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Coinbase’s new tool can help agents trade and pay for premium research
Coinbase's agent can use x402 protocol to get access to data and APIs.
techcrunch.com
Quantum Space’s military SPAC is trying to catch SpaceX’s IPO wave
Quantum Space says SPACs aren't dead as it seeks a $1.2 billion deal to build military spacecraft.
techcrunch.com
US-Iran war to pull global economy to post-COVID low: World Bank
Global growth forecast cut to 2.5 percent due to surging energy prices, inflation and borrowing costs.
aljazeera.com
Soccer Meets Space Science
A soccer ball floats in microgravity in this March 2, 2026, picture from the International Space Station. The space station crew tested soccer balls to study how internal mass affects motion and st...
nasa.gov
Deezer’s new tool can identify AI music from Spotify, Apple Music, and others
Deezer introduced a tool that scans playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms to identify AI music.
techcrunch.com
More than one in five pupils in England have special educational needs, figures show
Data shows sharp rise in number of children getting extra support and highlights pressure on schools, families and councilsMore than one in five pupils in England now have special educational needs...
theguardian.com
Stephen Miller’s War
Unelected and unaccountable, Stephen Miller has become one of the most powerful figures in modern US history.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Career Technical Education Day Highlights Technical Careers
At NASA, remaining a global leader in exploration and innovation includes having a skilledand dedicated workforce. Technicians play a critical role in advancing the agency’sresearch and missions, a...
nasa.gov
LA mayoral candidate says she's frustrated with current mayor's 'lack of urgency'
The votes have been counted, and the mayoral incumbent in Los Angeles -- Karen Bass -- will face fellow Democrat Nithya Raman. The City Council member speaks with NPR's Ailsa Chang.
npr.org
Team Wales hopefuls in search of Commonwealth gold
With a team of 127 Welsh athletes set to be named later this month, BBC Sport caught up with some athletes hoping to wear red for Wales this summer.
bbc.com
Trump now says a peace deal will be announced 'soon,' cancels further strikes
President Trump had previously been amping up his rhetoric against Iran.
npr.org
Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession
Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.
bbc.com
Lebanon Latest: Ceasefire talks continue under fire
Israel expands ground operations in southern Lebanon as ceasefire efforts remain stalled.
aljazeera.com
NASA, USGS Scientists Go Rock Hounding in California’s High Desert
Equipped with rock picks and hand lenses, a team of geoscientists deployed to the Mojave Desert recently to investigate a tantalizing “fingerprint” detected by a NASA sensor. Their target: a cache...
nasa.gov
Pool’s new app turns your screenshots into something useful
Pool's new app automatically sorts screenshots into personalized collections, tracks down the original links behind saved content, and helps you rediscover products, recipes, travel ideas, and othe...
techcrunch.com
Australia suffer ODI series defeat to Bangladesh after batting collapse
Bangladesh sealed a landmark first ODI series victory against six-time world champions Australia on Thursday, as pace bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman starred to lead the hosts to a five-...
skysports.com
LIVE: Mexico vs South Africa – World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full opening ceremony and team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
aljazeera.com
Microsoft taps Alt Carbon in sign of India’s growing role in carbon removal
Alt Carbon said the agreement followed more than a year of scientific review and due diligence, with Microsoft requiring additional verification and data-sharing measures.
techcrunch.com
In Britain, a Violent Cycle: Hateful Attacks, Right-Wing Agitation and Riots
Protests north of Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Wednesday in response to a stabbing attack two days earlier.
nytimes.com
The unlikely alliance pushing an AI sovereign wealth fund
Even some of the tech labs seem to agree that society as a whole should benefit from advances
ft.com
Israel Set to Rapidly Expand West Bank Settlement
New prefabricated outpost settlement homes in May near the occupied West Bank village of Umm al-Khair and the Israeli settlement of Karmel on the hill.
nytimes.com
The cost of perfection - Croft on the sacrifices of tennis players
BBC Sport's Annabel Croft says it is "impossible for tennis players to have a normal social life" because viewing peers as rivals restricts friendships and affects general happiness. Croft explains...
bbc.com
‘I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way’: Kathleen Turner’s best films – ranked!
As she nears her 72nd birthday, we honour the actor whose ‘smoked honey’ vocals added to her vampy persona on screen, whether bringing Jessica Rabbit to life or crushing Michael Douglas between her...
theguardian.com
Trump says US will ‘be taking’ Kharg Island in latest Iran war threat
Trump says US will be hitting Iran 'very hard' as two days of strikes threaten to derail ceasefire negotiations.
aljazeera.com
Can the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Survive Days of Strikes?
President Trump has pushed for a peace deal while exchanging airstrikes with Iran.
nytimes.com
Patients are dying in A&E corridors - but I've seen how things could be different | Sophie
When I started nursing at 21 we were able to deliver timely, good care. That has become nearly impossibleSophie (not her real name) is a member of the Royal College of Nursing and a senior A&E...
theguardian.com
The latest U.S. strikes targeted Iran’s ability to control the Strait of Hormuz, an official says.
The United States and Iran have clashed over the Strait of Hormuz.
nytimes.com
Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot
Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.
bbc.com
Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says
Omar Artan was named among match officials for 2026 World Cup but will miss the tournament after US refuses him entry.
aljazeera.com
DoorDash’s new AI chatbot lets you order with prompts and photos
The new chatbot, called Ask DoorDash, allows users to search the app for what they're looking for in their own words instead of having to scroll through restaurants and stores to build a cart.
techcrunch.com
Andy Burnham rules out paying compensation to Waspi women
Labour leadership hopeful says he does not support payments after backlash but is open to other benefitsAndy Burnham has ruled out paying compensation to the “Waspi women” who claim they lost out o...
theguardian.com
U.S. Strikes on Ships Off Oman Continue After Deaths of Indian Sailors
Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman.
nytimes.com
The Artist by Lucy Steeds audiobook review – a sensory feast in Provence
A reclusive artist is the reluctant subject of a journalist’s attention in a rich world of scents, scenery and secretsWhen a British journalist named Joseph Adelaide tracks down a reclusive artist...
theguardian.com
Katia and Marielle Labèque: 55 album review
(Deutsche Grammophon)The pianist sisters’ celebration of their 55 years of recording is a thoughtfully curated compilation that reveals the extent of their omnivorous musical appetitesIn 1969, two...
theguardian.com
Jeff Bezos says AI will bring ‘golden ages’ not mass job losses
Amazon founder lays out vision for new $41bn AI lab Prometheus
ft.com
NASA to Preview Katalyst Mission to Boost Swift Spacecraft’s Orbit
NASA will host an audio-only media teleconference at 11 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, June 17, to preview the Katalyst Space mission to boost the orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. Katalyst’s r...
nasa.gov
India protests to US after three sailors killed in tanker attack
New Delhi calls for ‘de-escalation’ in Gulf but appears to have little appetite for confrontation with Washington
ft.com
Fatigue? The World Cup players with the toughest seasons
BBC Sport examines which World Cup teams and players have played the most minutes since last summer, when the Club World Cup was kicking off in the United States.
bbc.com
I saw Kushner’s Albania resort up close — it is an environmental disaster
The damage at Vjosa-Narta is not fake news. Bulldozers are tearing into one of Europe’s most precious wetlands.
aljazeera.com
Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show
While the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen.
bbc.com
The rise and rise of 'Meatball' McGinn
John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a "big, round head" and bigger dreams. Scotland's World Cup opener marks a new high in a storybook career.
bbc.com
Argentina fans denied US visas get free TVs to watch World Cup
Argentina fans denied US visas get free TVs to watch World Cup.
aljazeera.com
‘Once, Mandela was seen as the devil incarnate’: the TV show laying bare the true struggle against apartheid
From the activist who knew him as ‘Uncle Nelson’ to the campaigner who would go on to become a cabinet member, we talk to those involved in the struggle – and who feature in an eye-opening new docu...
theguardian.com
The Mahler Experiment review – physical drama comes at a musical cost in choreographed symphony
Sinfonia Smith Square, LondonTom Morris’s staged take on Mahler’s first symphony is valiantly performed by Stephanie Childress and Sinfonia Smith Square, but the result feels more like R&D th...
theguardian.com
World chess body suspends Russia over activities in occupied-Ukraine
Russia is accused of usurping control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by Russian forces since 2022.
aljazeera.com
South Korea hits Coupang with $400M+ fine for data breach that affected millions
South Korean authorities issued the record-breaking fine following a data breach that affected over 30 million customers.
techcrunch.com
Could visa issues continue to define the World Cup?
Sky Sports' takes a look at the visa issues that have rocked the World Cup after Somalian referee Omar Artan was refused entry into the US and Iran face the prospect of having difficulties ahead of...
skysports.com
Lola Young review – buoyant, brilliant return from British pop’s great oversharer
O2 Apollo ManchesterThe Messy hitmaker is back after taking time away from live performance, and this charming, relatable set shows why she is such a gen Z iconThe rollercoaster ride towards intern...
theguardian.com
Palestine Action activists could face UK ‘terror’ sentences: What we know
Four members of the Palestine Action group could be sentenced as 'terrorists' over Elbit factory raid in 2024.
aljazeera.com
Iran shuts Hormuz strait: But wasn’t it already closed?
The strait is a crucial maritime route, through which 20 percent of global oil and natural gas is shipped in peacetime.
aljazeera.com
Police contacted with new information about ex-West Ham chair Sullivan
Police have been contacted with new information after historic allegations emerged about former West Ham United joint-chair David Sullivan.
skysports.com
Arms maker Diehl in talks to build Ukrainian missile in Germany
Groups to discuss whether they could jointly produce Fire Point’s Flamingo cruise missile
ft.com
'Who do you want me to fight?' - Fury's unusual bout against Hall
How boxer Tommy Fury and former World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall came to be facing each other in a fight on Saturday.
bbc.com
Hepworth in Colour review – salty Cornish seascapes compressed into immaculate sculptures
Courtauld, LondonBarbara Hepworth’s elegant works, with their harp-like strings and splashes of blue, evoke the foamy breakers of St Ives. But should we really be surprised she used colour?They say...
theguardian.com
ECB raises interest rates by quarter point to 2.25%
Central bank is first in G7 to increase borrowing costs in response to Middle East energy crisis
ft.com
Vendee Globe winner Dalin dies aged 42
French sailor Charlie Dalin has died aged 42 after a long battle with cancer, which he was going through during his record win in the most recent Vendee Globe race.
bbc.com
What have we learned from England's World Cup training camp?
England's preparation camp is drawing to a close.
skysports.com
Signal Alums Reveal ‘Encrypted Spaces,’ a System for Making Private Collaboration Apps
The new open-source project could serve as the basis for a future of apps with features as complex as Slack, Discord, or Google Docs—but with added protection against surveillance.
wired.com
Top five ‘must-watch’ matches of the group stage at World Cup 2026
There are a record 72 group games at this summer's tournament, and we've picked the matches that you shouldn't miss.
aljazeera.com
Top barrister accused of tax evasion was avoiding ‘red tape’, court hears
Robert Venables set up trusts and partnership structure to cheat HMRC of £2mn, prosecution claims
ft.com
Healey resigns as defence secretary amid military spending row
The cabinet minister says funding for a new defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required".
bbc.com
Anthropic taps TCS to scale its enterprise AI deployments
The partnership will see TCS creating a business unit focused on deploying Anthropic's AI models to its customers.
techcrunch.com
Two Men Sentenced to Death for 2015 Bangkok Bombing
Thai soldiers inspecting the site of a bombing at the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok in 2015.
nytimes.com
The university must not become a supply chain for AI
Cash-strapped universities are being told to make AI central to their missions, by the people selling the AI.
aljazeera.com
Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war
TPLF hardliners, backed by Eritrea, are threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war its people have already rejected.
aljazeera.com
‘We give kids this thing to make them antisocial beasts’: Tom Hanks and Tim Allen on tech peril, Toy Story 5 and the joy of rusty nails
Pixar’s new film tells young viewers that technology has stolen their childhood and that parents need to wise up fast. Its stars answer your questions on the series’ radical new messageWhat is the...
theguardian.com
Williams' Queen's doubles campaign ends after Mboko injury withdrawal
Serena Williams is out of the Queen's Club doubles after her playing partner Victoria Mboko's knee injury forced the pair to withdraw from the tournament
skysports.com
The World Cup is bigger than ever - and BBC Sport has an app to match
BBC Sport are launching a new, improved app experience for the Fifa World Cup 2026
bbc.com
Detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia shows signs of torture, family says
Gaza paediatrician appears by video link in Israeli court, as lawyer and family demand release, fearing for his life.
aljazeera.com
Lebanon: Life in Tripoli as War Displaces Over a Million
In Lebanon, a young woman is forced to face her own vulnerabilities while helping those displaced by war.
aljazeera.com
‘Dangerous for being free’: Mon Laferte on calling out injustice as Chile’s biggest star
The musician opens up about her mental health, government corruption and why conservative backlash won’t stop her speaking her mindMon Laferte has a sore throat. Halfway through our conversation, i...
theguardian.com
Mexico vs South Africa: Predict the score for the World Cup opener
skysports.com
YouTube Appears to Be Making Money Off of Sanctioned Iranians’ Accounts
New research suggests that dozens of monetized YouTube channels are run by people and organizations that the US government has sanctioned for their ties to Tehran.
wired.com
Young people in Britain are suffering a joblessness epidemic – and, so far, Labour is just making it worse | Larry Elliott
Youth unemployment is harming the mental health of a generation. A sluggish economy will only make things harderUnemployment is bad for anyone, but really hard on the young. That’s because prolonge...
theguardian.com
India’s workers are training AI robots to take their jobs
Developers believe that feeding first-person footage into specialised AI models will help robots copy human behaviour.
aljazeera.com
Dalglish, Souness & Rod Stewart - Scotland's World Cup '86 remembered
Remembering Scotland's 1986 World Cup campaign, their fourth successive appearance at the tournament.
bbc.com
Gold sinks to 6-month low as speculative investors exit
Bullion set for worst quarter in almost a decade as Iran war, expectations of US rate rises and SpaceX IPO weigh on price
ft.com
Mexico’s historic Azteca Stadium to kickoff World Cup opener: All to know
Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca will become the first venue to host matches at three separate World Cups.
aljazeera.com
Fiido Air Carbon Fiber Electric Bike Review: A Light, Quiet Ebike
This impressively light carbon commuter makes switching to an ebike easier than ever.
wired.com
Wimbledon announces record increase in prize money amid player demands
Wimbledon has announced a record 20 per cent increase in total prize money for 2026 amid player demands for a larger share of revenues at Grand Slam tournaments.
skysports.com
Welcome to the Waymo World Cup
It might not feel all that different from older World Cups—for better or worse.
wired.com
GB to face Czech Republic in BJK Cup quarter-final
Great Britain are drawn against the Czech Republic in the quarter-final stage of this year's Billie Jean King Cup.
bbc.com
‘Now they can’t afford me’: Steven Spielberg was turned down twice to direct Bond
Film-maker says he approached producer ‘Cubby’ Broccoli after Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind were hits, but was knocked back both timesSteven Spielberg said that he was turned down twi...
theguardian.com
Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
A US strike on an oil tanker accused of transporting Iranian oil has killed three Indian sailors.
aljazeera.com
Stop! That! Train! review - RuPaul-led zany drag comedy is a riot
With a whip-smart drag queen cast and celebrity cameos, Adam Shankman’s film is a refreshingly kooky twist on the summer movie caperGiven the grip it exerts on the drag world in the US and beyond,...
theguardian.com
Kelsey Lu: So Help Me God review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Dirty Hit)Aided by Jack Antonoff, Kim Gordon, Sampha and more, the cello-playing singer-songwriter’s abstracted yet tuneful second album is worth the seven year waitSeven years separate the releas...
theguardian.com
‘She slept in the hallway on a lawn chair’: how Bettina’s astonishing art outgrew her Chelsea Hotel room
The reclusive figure spent decades filling every surface of her apartment at the legendary New York hotel with artworks that rose in teetering piles. Some are now on display for the first time in G...
theguardian.com
Cameras, Sensors, and 3D Body Scans: All the Tech Helping Eliminate Blown Calls
Soccer officials already rely on cameras to see who’s offside and who sent the ball out of bounds. But during this World Cup, refs will use digital twins of each player to view plays from every angle.
wired.com
Trump’s Border Crackdown Is Wreaking Havoc on the World Cup
Travel bans and other visa issues are creating problems for World Cup participants even before the whistle blows.
wired.com
How Mexican World Cup Stadiums Achieved FIFA’s Environmental Certifications
Venues hosting the 2026 World Cup must meet high standards to obtain environmental certifications, but FIFA also requires that they use natural grass, which is water-intensive to maintain.
wired.com
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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'So close on the line!' - Teenager Lutkenhaus stuns Olympic champion in 800m
Watch 17-year-old American Cooper Lutkenhaus stun Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Norway.
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Scientists built a battery-free device that turns sunlight into fuel
Scientists have developed an artificial photosynthesis system that essentially regulates itself, eliminating the need for batteries used in many current designs. The key innovation is an electrolyz...
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World celebrates, but Gaza watches the World Cup from a distance
Amid war and ruins, Gaza footballers keep training but feel erased from the World Cup and global football stage.
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England's iconic 2017 World Cup win in their own words
Former captain Heather Knight, openers Tammy Beaumont and Lauren Winfield-Hill, plus key bowler Anya Shrubsole remember England's iconic 2017 World Cup win.
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Ministers want 60% of pupils in England ‘actively’ travelling to school by 2035
Exclusive: Transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, says cycling and walking plan focuses on ‘everyday travel needs’UK politics live – latest updatesMinisters are to launch a major push to get more ch...
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China’s Jingye seeks compensation from UK over British Steel takeover
Sources say firm is asking for more than £1bn in row that could put pressure on two countries’ relationshipBusiness live – latest updatesThe Chinese owner of British Steel has started a formal proc...
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Women Who Fled Iran Are to Be Deported to Central African Republic, Lawyers Say
The Trump administration is working to find ways to deport some migrants to third countries as a way around court orders barring their return home.
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Women Who Fled Iran Are to Be Deported to Central African Republic, Lawyers Say
The Trump administration is working to find ways to deport some migrants to third countries as a way around court orders barring their return home.
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In a Trump-Endorsed Presidential Candidate, Colombia’s Women See a Familiar Far-Right Playbook
The presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella during an election rally last month in Medellín, Colombia.
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Protests Threaten to Disrupt Mexico City’s World Cup Opening Ceremony
Striking teachers shut down traffic along Paseo de la Reforma, one of Mexico City’s main thoroughfares, last week ahead of the World Cup.
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Why Mexico’s President Will Not Attend the World Cup Opening Match
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico with Yolett Cervantes Cuaquehua, a young Indigenous woman who won a national contest held by the Mexican government to claim Ms. Sheinbaum’s World Cup ticket t...
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World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch
The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.
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Canoeing couple chase Olympic dream together
BBC Sport NI speaks to canoe slalomists Jake and Georgina Cochrane, who are chasing 2028 Olympic qualification after getting married in 2024.
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‘Life has always managed to crawl through’: docuseries takes us back to mass extinction events
Co-creator of Walking with Dinosaurs returns with Surviving Earth, a blockbuster new series that shows ‘how life bounced back’ from deadly events throughout historyAlmost three decades have passed...
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UK, Australia, Canada launch $4m peace fund for Israel-Palestine conflict
Fund will provide humanitarian support to Palestinians, crack down on Israeli settlers and support Gaza peace plan.
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Scientists discover a strange property in rice and turn it into a smart material
Scientists discovered that rice behaves in a highly unusual way: it weakens under rapid compression but stays stronger when pressure is applied slowly. Using this effect, they engineered a new mate...
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South Korea vs Czechia: World Cup group match – teams, start and lineups
Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026.
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Gold is now the top reserve asset. Is dollar dominance at risk?
Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world's largest reserve asset.
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‘Thuggery’: Belfast police fire water cannon at anti-immigration protests
Far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in Northern Ireland turn violent for a second night after stabbing attack.
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A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
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Weekly sports quiz: Which club has the most players at the World Cup?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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Germany players pay for fans to travel to game
Germany's players will pay for 600 of the country's fans to travel by bus to their final World Cup group game in New Jersey amid criticism of increased transport costs at the tournament.
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NASA reveals Artemis III crew for one of the most complex space missions ever
NASA has selected the Artemis III crew for a high-stakes 2027 mission designed to test the future of lunar exploration. Astronauts will launch aboard Orion and perform unprecedented docking operati...
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Strictly Ballroom review – Baz Luhrmann’s dizzying, dance-tastic swirl of fun is a classic ugly-duckling tale
Luhrmann’s goofy and lovable film is reissued for generations who don’t know where TV’s Strictly Come Dancing got part of its nameGenerations who don’t know why TV’s Strictly Come Dancing is called...
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'A huge moment' - Can England seize Women's T20 World Cup opportunity?
Women's cricket is on the rise. But this summer's ICC Women's T20 World Cup is set to bring even more eyes to the sport.
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‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is Fined a Record $409 Million
Sorting through Coupang packages in Seoul last year. The company has become part of the urban fabric of South Korea.
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James Webb reveals two completely different twilights on an alien world
JWST has revealed dramatic differences between the dawn and dusk regions of the scorching exoplanet WASP-121 b. Fierce winds appear to carry heat from the planet’s permanent dayside, making the eve...
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Knicks complete thrilling comeback to go one win from NBA glory
Highlights of the NBA Finals Game 4 match between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
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Tharp breaks 110m hurdles world record at US college championships
Ja'Kobe Tharp breaks the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.
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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Attacks
The continued exchanges of fire have raised fears that the two sides could return to all-out war.
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A Fractured North America Begins a Historic World Cup
Mexico City’s iconic stadium will host the opener for a record third time, after undergoing a near $200 million makeover for this World Cup and increasing its capacity to 87,500 seats.
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'I got itchy feet' | Rice raring for World Cup after Arsenal's PL success
Declan Rice reacts to his first England match since lifting the Premier League with Arsenal and admits that it was hard to relax for too long on holiday with the World Cup around the corner.
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US releases video of warship firing missiles in strikes on Iran
Video released by US Central Command shows what the military says are ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iranian targets.
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'We want the next level' | Tuchel praises preparation as England eye World Cup
Thomas Tuchel reflects on England's final World Cup warm-up clash against Costa Rica and is in good spirits about the preparation made ahead of the tournament.
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Tuchel: England have 'set tone' for World Cup bid
England set the tone for their World Cup challenge in their convincing 3-0 win over Costa Rica, according to boss Thomas Tuchel.
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Reform and Restore are both hard right and poisonous – but their differences could be their undoing | Andy Beckett
It is not enough to revile them both. Understanding the personal and ideological divergence is essential to taking back the ground they now occupyFor all their claims to be mould-breaking politicia...
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‘They kissed, and the audience roared’: the new musical about gay activists and striking miners
In 1984, an unlikely coalition was formed between London LGBTQ+ campaigners and Welsh miners. Now their story, as told in the 2014 film Pride, is coming to the stage. The original demonstrators sha...
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Spurs the dumbest basketball team in history of civilisation - Barkley
NBA legend Charles Barkley brands the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks move 3-1 ahead of the San Antonio Spurs.
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Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.
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Scotland have chip on shoulder in search of history
Ryan Christie vividly remembers the pain of Scotland's Euro 2024 campaign and is using that as motivation to make history in the World Cup.
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World Cup fever meets protest in Mexico City
With Mexico City hosting the World Cup for an unprecedented third time, protesters are keen to use the platform to highlight their causes.
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World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times
Al Jazeera's teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times list for World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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'Bedlam at the Garden!' | SCENES as Knicks win in the last second
OG Anunoby becomes an instant New York hero after sending the Knicks one win away from NBA glory with one second to go in Game Four.
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How much heat does an AI data centre produce, and where are they located?
Data centres don't just use large amounts of water and electricity, they're heating the environment too, study finds.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Haiti forced to change kit over war imagery
An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, with the Haitian flag, had been embedded on the kits.
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Knicks fight from 29 points down for record comeback win and 3-1 NBA Finals lead
New York Knicks came from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining.
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Thailand court sentences two men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
The August 2015 attack at the popular Erawan Shrine in Bangkok's commercial heart killed 20 and wounded over 100 more.
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Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history
Wednesday's result means the team are now just one win away from a famous Finals win.
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Iran war day 104: Iran says it attacks US bases after American strikes
Iran says it launched retaliatory strikes on US bases in the region after America launched new attacks inside Iran.
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Messi, Maradona or Pele? Ranking the top 10 World Cup legends
Who are the biggest World Cup legends of all time? From Pele to Lionel Messi, we attempt to name the top 10.
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 4
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
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Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.
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Knicks one win away from NBA title after record comeback against Spurs
New York Knicks rally to defeat the San Antonio Spurs by a point in a thrilling Game 4 of the NBA finals series.
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Bolivian farmers clash with police as ex-president vows resistance
Bolivian farmers clash with police as ex-president vows resistance.
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AI could uncover new physics faster but there’s a surprising catch
Scientists found that transfer learning can make the search for new physics in the universe much faster, slashing the need for expensive simulations. Yet the approach can backfire when AI relies to...
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How do locals feel about the Makerfield by-election?
How do local people feel about the Makerfield by-election?
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Thousands rally in Albania in largest protest yet against Kushner resort
Protesters chant 'Albania is not for sale' as demonstrations swell against Kushner-backed luxury resort plan.
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Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
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Funerals held after deadly Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan
Hundreds gathered in eastern Afghanistan for the funerals of civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes.
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Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens
Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations downMillions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according toan ana...
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South Korea fines Coupang $408m over biggest data leak in country’s history
Data protection watchdog says e-commerce giant failed to implement safety measures and delayed reporting breach.
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Anti-immigrant protesters clash with police, torch car at Belfast rally
Anti-immigrant demonstrators rallied for another day in Belfast, Northern Ireland, lighting a car on fire.
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Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.
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Family of British toddler criticises police as Australian inquiry into cold case murders begins
NSW inquiry will also examine whether notorious serial killer Ivan Milat was responsible for more murders.
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Opendoor’s India exit is fueling a bigger conversation about AI and outsourcing
The decision comes as India emerges as the world’s largest GCC market.
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The War in Ukraine Has Now Gone On Longer Than World War I
A Ukrainian soldier in Kostiantynivka, a city ravaged by drone warfare, in January.
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A.I. and the Chip Boom: Take a Quiz on New Korean Slang and Memes
What’s a “silicon-collar”? South Korea’s chip industry has been supercharged by the advent of the A.I. age, inspiring a host of new phrases.
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Air Pollution’s Daily Pulse Over the Northeast
The TEMPO mission helped scientists track morning nitrogen dioxide that contributed to afternoon ozone along the New York–Washington corridor in May 2026.
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‘We’re back in the Stone Age’: Russia’s spies turn off the internet
Shutdowns have made one of the world’s most online nations resort to cash, paper maps and pet cams
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Iran war tightens ‘super-squeeze’ in metals markets
Copper and aluminium had been rallying before Middle East conflict hit supply
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How SpaceX could pull millions of savers into Musk’s orbit
The world’s richest man is shooting for Mars. Ordinary people are coming along for the ride
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We will need a new tax code for the wealth AI creates
The question isn’t whether mass underemployment arrives but whether we have a policy framework ready when it does
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‘Audiences no longer laugh if you call their town crap’: can Phil Wang heal divided Britain?
He’s the perfect comedian to cool down these incendiary times. As Philly Philly takes his Uh Oh standup show on tour, he talks about woke traps, lefty blindspots – and gen Z’s lurch to the right Bo...
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OpenAI says China-based actors stoking opposition to AI data centres
AI company says ChatGPT accounts sought to 'exploit and amplify existing public concerns' about energy prices.
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Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
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Dahiyeh crowds rally in favour of Iranian support against Israel
Dahiyeh crowds rally in favour of Iranian support against Israel.
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Police in Belfast use water cannon as anti-immigrant unrest continues
Clashes come as family of knife attack victim calls for calm and condemns violence targeting immigrants.
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Anthropic Walks Back Policy That Could Have ‘Sabotaged’ AI Researchers Using Claude
The company changed course after researchers spoke out against the policy, which would have covertly limited Claude’s ability to develop competing AI models.
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FIFA’s Infantino defends US as World Cup host amid visa row, entry denials
FIFA chief says his organisation cannot rule on government policies after a Somali referee was denied entry into the US.
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Which World Cup teams, players and officials were denied US visas, entry?
Top Somali referee Omar Artan latest victim of stringent US travel policies after Iranian squad's visas were delayed.
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Nigerian migrants flee South Africa after spike in xenophobic protests
Migrants say they are living in fear after a group gave people living illegally in South Africa a deadline to leave.
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U.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia during a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Wednesday.
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Lee Raymond, Who Created Global Oil Behemoth Exxon Mobil, Dies at 87
Lee Raymond, the chairman and chief executive of Exxon Mobil Corp., at a news conference in 2005. A former high school debating champion, he was known for making withering remarks to those who chal...
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Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following US strikes
Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz has been closed in response to US strikes.
aljazeera.com
Maasai women turn drought into income through fodder farming in Tanzania
As drought kills livestock, Maasai women are turning drought-resistant grass into animal feed and income.
aljazeera.com
Are England now ready to go and win the World Cup?
Declan Rice called it a "top performance" against Costa Rica. It left Thomas Tuchel "very proud". So are England now primed and ready to go on and win the World Cup?
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Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes
US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.
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Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?
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England player ratings: Has Bellingham done enough?
England have played their final World Cup warm-up game. Next comes the real thing. So, who has nailed down their spot? Who has played themselves into contention? And who has damaged their chances o...
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Mexico braced for celebrations, protests as World Cup opens amid tensions
President Sheinbaum promises safe World Cup as host cities ramp up security after cartel violence scare and protests.
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Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility
It is unclear if the U.S. intentionally struck the facility or knew what it was. Deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.
nytimes.com
Gordon stars as England beat Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
Anthony Gordon starred as England stepped up their World Cup preparations with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica in their final official friendly before the tournament.
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Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.
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Iran war live: US launches attacks on ‘multiple’ Iranian targets
Tehran remains defiant amid US attacks, orders complete closure of Strait of Hormuz to all vessels.
aljazeera.com
Silicon Valley’s Bad Bet on the Gulf
Why the AI build-out was doomed from the start.
foreignaffairs.com
The Real Problem With Global Trade
How China’s currency manipulation is warping the world economy.