'What a moment' - Wyatt-Hodge gives England perfect start
Watch the best shots as Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten 105 to guide England to an 85-run win against Sri Lanka, and give the hosts the perfect start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
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Sciver-Brunt hails 'ruthless' England after emphatic opening World Cup win
Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hailed England's ruthlessness as they kicked off the ICC Women's T20 World Cup with a 'massive' victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston.
skysports.com
Wyatt-Hodge stars as England ease past Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup
Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten century as England thrash Sri Lanka by 87 runs in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston.
bbc.com
'They might trouble England' | Part believes Spain could test Littler and Humphries
John Part reacts to England drawing Spain in round two of the World Cup of Darts with Luke Littler and Luke Humphries gearing up to face Cristo Reyes and Jose Justicia.
skysports.com
Meta’s months-old AI unit is a soul-crushing gulag, say the engineers stuck inside it
A new report suggests the unit, which employs 6,500 people, is on the verge of revolt.
techcrunch.com
Afghans Hold Rare Public Protests Against Taliban Rules
In Herat, Afghanistan, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager
Crystal Palace close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.
bbc.com
Palestine football chief says he wasn’t granted US visa to attend World Cup
Jibril Rajoub remains in Mexico awaiting a US visa to attend the World Cup 2026.
aljazeera.com
Larin equaliser earns Canada first ever World Cup point
Cyle Larin comes off the bench to score for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn the co-hosts a 1-1 draw as they pick up their first ever point at a World Cup.
bbc.com
Bosnia, Canada share points in hard-fought draw at World Cup
Cyle Larin's equaliser gives Canada first World Cup points after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia in the lead in the first half.
aljazeera.com
Paramount’s $111bn takeover of Warner Bros wins US antitrust approval
Deal is critical to David Ellison’s ambition to create new media empire
ft.com
Mother sues OpenAI in US after daughter’s death linked to ChatGPT use
The lawsuit accuses OpenAI of failing to intervene despite warning signs in daughter's ChatGPT conversations
aljazeera.com
Merope Mills awarded CBE in king’s honours list for Martha’s rule campaign
Journalist and healthcare campaigner was driving force behind patient safety initiative after death of 13-year-old daughterThe healthcare campaigner and journalist Merope Mills has been made a CBE...
theguardian.com
Boulter records biggest win of career over world No 2 Rybakina at Queen's
British wildcard Katie Boulter recorded the biggest win of her career with an epic victory against world No 2 Elena Rybakina to reach the HSBC Championships semi-finals at the Queen's Club.
skysports.com
Judge rejects lawsuit against UFC White House show
The UFC's show at the White House on Sunday will proceed as planned after a judge rejected a federal lawsuit alleging the event breaks American law.
bbc.com
‘Tell Him He’s a Piece of Shit’: Meta’s New AI Unit Is a Total Mess
Executives and employees alike are struggling with Meta's chaotic AI strategy, according to sources and internal discussions reviewed by WIRED.
wired.com
England win World Cup opener after Wyatt-Hodge ton
Danni Wyatt-Hodge lights up the opening night of the T20 World Cup with 105 not out as England begin with a statement victory.
bbc.com
Northampton overcome Leicester in derby classic to reach Prem final
George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic to reach the Prem final.
bbc.com
SpaceX’s surge on debut makes Musk world’s first trillionaire
Rocket and AI group’s shares jumped by nearly a fifth after raising $75bn in record initial public offering
ft.com
EU agrees launch of accession process for Ukraine and Moldova
Progress for Kyiv's membership bid given the green light after Hungary's new government lifts Budapest's veto.
aljazeera.com
'Toronto erupts' - Larin equalises for Canada
Substitute Cyle Larin equalises for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Toronto Stadium at the 2026 World Cup.
bbc.com
World Cup fans express excitement and share their predictions
Ahead of the US’s first match, Al Jazeera spoke to World Cup fans in Los Angeles.
aljazeera.com
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk's AI and reusable rocket company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
bbc.com
Will there be a deal to end the Iran war this time?
After cancelling planned strikes on Iran, Trump has said an agreement to end the war will be finalised soon.
aljazeera.com
'One of the catches of the tournament!' - Wyatt-Hodge's moment to remember
After scoring an unbeaten century, Danni Wyatt-Hodge takes a stunning catch in the field as Sri Lanka fall to 22-2 against England, chasing 220 to win in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 Wo...
bbc.com
Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam ‘hundreds of thousands of victims’ sued by Google
The tech giant said a group called "Outsider Enterprise" used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks.
techcrunch.com
Charles Dennis, a Founder of the Avant-Garde Space P.S. 122, Dies at 77
A performance artist, dancer, choreographer, videographer, filmmaker and curator, he was a central figure in the downtown Manhattan experimental arts scene.
nytimes.com
Michael Buble headlines Canada's opening ceremony
Canada's World Cup gets under way as Michael Buble headlines their opening ceremony at the Toronto Stadium.
bbc.com
'This win goes to the crowd' - Boulter on victory over Rybakina
Britain's Katie Boulter dedicates her stunning upset of world number two Elena Rybakina to the crowd who stayed late to witness her quarter-final battle.
bbc.com
SpaceX IPO closes up 19% and delivers the world’s first trillionaire
The company made its heavily anticipated debut on Friday, trading higher than its initial $135 IPO price.
techcrunch.com
New York City catches World Cup fever amid transit chaos, high costs
World Cup preparations are underway in New York City with more than one million visitors expected.
aljazeera.com
Canada Has Its Elbows Up and Arms Wide Open at the World Cup
Facing President Trump’s threats, many Canadians have taken a defensive stance to their neighbor. But now Canada is playing co-host with the United States and Mexico, and welcoming the world.
nytimes.com
'She has centre-stage!' - Wyatt-Hodge's wonderful century moment
Watch the moment Danni Wyatt-Hodge reaches a century in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as England reach a record-breaking 219 from their 20 overs against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston.
bbc.com
USA vs Paraguay live: World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full opening ceremony and team news coverage, before our text commentary stream.
aljazeera.com
Violence breaks out at DRC rally against presidential term-limit change
Police dispersed the crowds with tear gas as opposition and pro-government activists clashed.
aljazeera.com
James Blood Ulmer, Guitarist Who Smashed Through Genres, Dies at 86
James Blood Ulmer in 1990. The New York Times called him “the most original electric guitarist to emerge since the late Jimi Hendrix.”
nytimes.com
Lukic heads Bosnia in front against Canada
Jovo Lukic heads Bosnia in front against co-hosts Canada in the opening game in Group B at the Toronto Stadium in the 2026 World Cup.
bbc.com
‘Failure was my thing’: Women’s prize winner Virginia Evans on her long journey to success
The American author received ‘thousands of rejections’ over two decades before finally hitting gold with her first published novelJust as I am about to interview this year’s Women’s prize winner, d...
theguardian.com
UK court jails Palestinian Action activists on ‘terrorism’ charges
Quartet convicted on criminal damage and GBH charges, but judge insists raid on Israel arms company was 'terrorist act'.
aljazeera.com
Can Pakistan push the US-Iran deal over the finish line?
Pakistan says a final peace deal text has been agreed between the US and Iran, with only next steps left to finalise.
aljazeera.com
Richards 'understands' but disagrees with Tuchel's England squad selection
BBC pundit Micah Richards says he "understands" the squad picked by England manager Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 World Cup, but does not agree with Tuchel's selections, adding he would have selected...
bbc.com
Charlie Dalin, Who Set a Sailing Record While Battling Cancer, Dies at 42
Charlie Dalin in January 2025, after winning the Vendée Globe race. He finished in just 64 days, 19 hours, 23 minutes and 49 seconds, smashing the previous record by nearly 10 days.
nytimes.com
How the Gulf will manage collective security after the Iran war ends
An Iran-US deal could provide an opportunity for Gulfs to review their security arrangements.
aljazeera.com
Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team
Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.
bbc.com
US judge refuses to block UFC fight at White House event
Federal judge rules UFC fight at White House on Trump’s birthday can proceed despite legal challenges.
aljazeera.com
Venezuela hits out at Trinidad and Tobago in oil spill spat
Caracas warns of environmental and economic damage amid heightened tension with its neighbour.
aljazeera.com
Scorecard: England vs Sri Lanka, Women's T20 World Cup
Live score from the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Watch on Sky Sports Cricket or for FREE on the Sky Sports App.
skysports.com
Wyatt-Hodge stars as England dominate Sri Lanka in World Cup opener
Danni Wyatt-Hodge lit up the opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup with a magnificent hundred as England posted a tournament-record total in a dominant win over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston.
skysports.com
F1 drivers take on keepy uppies challenge ahead of World Cup!
Several Formula One drivers attempted keepy uppies ahead of the football World Cup!
skysports.com
India’s West Bengal pushes out Muslim Bangladeshis
Thousands of Muslim Bangladeshis have been detained or deported under West Bengal's new BJP government.
aljazeera.com
McLaren, Red Bull plan Gasly verdict appeal as Mercedes mull options
McLaren and Red Bull have lodged their intention to appeal against the decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly back to the Monaco Grand Prix podium.
skysports.com
UN adopts treaty setting standards for gig economy workers
The protections included in the world-first agreement include enforcing minimum wage requirements and obligations.
aljazeera.com
Partey refused entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener
Thomas Partey has been refused entry to Canada ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener with Panama on Thursday - but he is set to face England.
skysports.com
A Trump push to cut 'statistical noise' could mean less data from the Census Bureau
New public data for redistricting and other uses may be reduced as Trump officials limit the ways the Census Bureau can protect people's privacy when it releases statistics.
npr.org
Clarke wants Scotland to 'do something special' on World Cup return
Steve Clarke wants Scotland to "do something special" on their return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.
skysports.com
Asylum seekers removed from Essex hotel targeted by far right as Home Office ends contract
Bell hotel in Epping was scene of violent protests after asylum seeker living there sexually assaulted girl and womanAsylum seekers have been removed from the Epping hotel that became a flashpoint...
theguardian.com
Amnesty calls for Israel boycott over aggression in the occupied West Bank
Amnesty International’s Agnes Callamard says the ethnic cleansing and annexation of the occupied West Bank is state-led.
aljazeera.com
Elon Musk Is the World's First Trillionaire
SpaceX’s stock market debut has thrust the richest man in the universe into an unexplored frontier of wealth.
wired.com
PL referees to issue yellow cards for hair pulling after rule change
Referees will now issue yellow cards for hair pulling in the 2026/27 season after a new set of football principles and refereeing points of emphasis were unveiled by the Premier League.
skysports.com
Silverstone to host six-hour World Endurance race
Silverstone will host a round of the World Endurance Championship next year.
bbc.com
Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
A health worker in the town of Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo, collecting medication for patients suspected of having Bundibugyo virus last month.
nytimes.com
Fire rips through the world’s biggest refugee camp in Bangladesh
A large fire broke out in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh, the world’s biggest displacement centre.
aljazeera.com
Iran: No timeline yet for signing US deal
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says a "final, agreed upon text" of a US-Iran peace deal has been reached.
aljazeera.com
‘I think about him every time I go swimming’: David Hockney remembered by Rachel Whiteread, Jeremy Deller and more
Artists and cultural figures celebrate the great Yorkshire painter who could ‘make teabags and toothpaste glamorous’ – with a poem from a fellow Yorkshireman‘David Hockney caught the look of the mo...
theguardian.com
Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.
bbc.com
Google sues alleged Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to send scam texts
The tech giant said a group called "Outsider Enterprise" used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks.
techcrunch.com
ICC Women's T20 World Cup: England and Sri Lanka kick tournament off LIVE!
skysports.com
China Didn't Make People Hate Data Centers
GOP lawmakers, tech investors, and even OpenAI have tied the anti-data center movement in the US to Chinese interference. Experts say it’s much more complicated than that.
wired.com
UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps
Keir Starmer to set out plans on Monday but there are fears a decision to ban some platforms but not others will lead to legal challengesTeenagers under the age of 16 are to be banned from accessin...
theguardian.com
Robinhood sees ‘record-breaking’ traffic after SpaceX stock debuts
The trading platform says some customers experienced intermittent disruptions, but that those issues have resolved.
techcrunch.com
Costs rise as Man Utd agree new $550m funding deal
The cost of servicing Manchester United's debt will rise following a new $550m deal that will see interest rates increase from 3.79% to 5.36%
bbc.com
Palantir loses legal challenge against Swiss investigative magazine
Peter Thiel-chaired data intelligence group sued publication over reports that Switzerland rejected its approaches
ft.com
Scotland boss Clarke by those who know him best
As Steve Clarke prepares to lead Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, those who know him well reveal what makes him successful.
bbc.com
Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre protests
Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.
bbc.com
Pakistan says ‘final, agreed upon’ text of Iran war ceasefire deal reached
This is a breaking news story.
aljazeera.com
Who is Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary replacing John Healey?
Ex-paratrooper, once touted as a leadership contender, described by MPs as ‘honourable’ and ‘generally a good bloke’MPs who know Dan Jarvis are not surprised he accepted the cursed job of defence s...
theguardian.com
Families of Air India Crash Victims Seek Answers One Year On
A grieving relative at the site of last year’s Air India Flight 171 crash, where family members of those killed in the disaster held a vigil.
nytimes.com
Pro-Russian opposition party calls for Armenian election result annulment
Strong Armenia claims that incumbent Civil Contract party won Sunday's election due to voting irregularities.
aljazeera.com
SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI’s hot IPO summer
The IPO market is back, and it’s not the same companies leading the charge. FAANG had a good run, but a new acronym is taking over: MANGOS — Meta (or Microsoft,...
techcrunch.com
Sold-out games and knockout ties as race for Sam heats up
Four counties will book quarter-final spots and another four will wave goodbye to the championship as the All-Ireland SFC heats up with eight matches this weekend.
bbc.com
Sam Bankman-Fried loses fraud conviction appeal
Three-judge panel upholds 25-year prison sentence for founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX
ft.com
USA vs Paraguay: World Cup fever grips Los Angeles despite Trump policies
Fans in FIFA World Cup host city Los Angeles criticise the organisers and travel policies but are eager for the action.
aljazeera.com
‘We can’t give up on Afghans’: Lyse Doucet on the remarkable ‘people’s history’ that won her the Women’s prize
The BBC’s chief international correspondent was awarded the prestigious nonfiction prize for The Finest Hotel in Kabul – which she hopes will bring more attention to the Taliban’s draconian treatme...
theguardian.com
Olivia Rodrigo: You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love review – who’s she singing about? Who cares when the songs are this good
(Geffen)Gossips have rushed to the lyrics for details about her personal life, but the rest of us can just get on with luxuriating in Rodrigo’s funny, Cure-infused craftWith a certain crushing inev...
theguardian.com
Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s historic IPO
The SpaceX IPO has boosted Musk's paper wealth to more than $1,000,000,000,000 at a time when he is more hated -- and powerful -- than ever.
techcrunch.com
SpaceX IPO debuts in US markets, Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire
The landmark listing cemented Musk's status as the first trillionaire and propelled SpaceX into ranks of most valuable.
aljazeera.com
Alarm as Ebola spreads into new areas of DR Congo
Cases are being identified in new health zones on a near-daily basis, warns WHO's head of epidemiology.
aljazeera.com
NASA to Cover 34th SpaceX Resupply Mission Space Station Departure
NASA and its international partners are set to receive scientific research samples and hardware as a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to depart the International Space Station on Tuesday, June...
nasa.gov
Remove Windrush payout scheme from Home Office control, campaigners urge
Public figures sign open letter calling for scheme to be moved from Home Office to independent bodyUK politics live – latest updatesThe prime minister and the home secretary have been urged to remo...
theguardian.com
Despite Talk of an Iran Peace Deal, Lebanon’s War Grinds On
Residents survey damage following an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Tyre on Friday.
nytimes.com
Raducanu beats Cirstea to book Queen's quarter-final spot
Britain's Emma Raducanu books her place in the quarter-finals of the Queen's Club Championship with a dominant straight sets win over Romania's Sorana Cirstea.
bbc.com
The Palantir controversy is a block on NHS progress
Better patient outcomes are at risk in the backlash against American tech
ft.com
Activists form human Palestine flag at World Cup opener in Mexico City
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Mexico City to form a giant human Palestinian flag.
aljazeera.com
Raducanu joins Boulter in Queen's quarter-finals
Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter will both play twice in one day at Queen's after recording impressive wins to reach the quarter-finals.
bbc.com
'Nightmare from start to finish' for South Africa in opener
Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were "miles off it" in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent 'hate-watch' Bafana Bafana.
bbc.com
'The best players learn from adversity' | James backs England to win both WCs!
Sky Sports' Megan Wellens spoke to David James in Germany where he gave his predictions on who would win both the darts and the football World Cups.
skysports.com
Former star bond investor Ken Leech pleads guilty to obstructing probe
Trial on charges of ‘cherry picking’ profitable trades for favoured portfolios was scheduled to begin on Monday
ft.com
Joe Negri, Handyman and Music Maestro on ‘Mister Rogers,’ Dies at 99
An accomplished jazz guitarist, he appeared on more than 300 episodes of the public television show, playing alongside musicians like Wynton Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma.
nytimes.com
‘I only had this father, and he’s gone’: Wafa Mustafa’s fight for truth and justice for Syria’s missing
With more than 177,000 people forcibly disappeared since 2011, short doc Maybe Tomorrow captures ‘the violence of waiting’ experienced by familyWhen Wafa Mustafa was a child, she remembers her fath...
theguardian.com
Tributes paid to David Hockney, a 'giant' and 'true icon' of British art
Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.
bbc.com
‘It’s massive destruction’: outcry in Texas over waivers to allow border wall in Big Bend national park
Despite plunging border crossings, the Trump administration is circumventing laws to expedite building in a vast, pristine wilderness The Trump administration has waived a slew of environmental and...
theguardian.com
Obsessed with Obsession: how a low-budget horror changed the game in Hollywood
The $750,000 relationship horror about a cursed wish is set to outgross a new Star Wars movie, energizing Gen Z audiences and creating a rare cultural conversationThis week, the independently produ...
theguardian.com
Black Eye Galaxy
This March 20, 2026, image of Messier 64, or the Black Eye Galaxy, is a composite view from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope. It shows Messier 64 captured at near- and m...
nasa.gov
Labour’s woes are like a slow-motion car crash – and Keir Starmer isn’t even in the driving seat | Marina Hyde
More resignations, more possible leadership challenges and dubious ‘sources’ – the PM has lost control of his own political agenda“This isn’t the beginning of the end,” one senior Labour adviser re...
theguardian.com
Ethiopia's Tsegay handed four-month doping ban
Former two-time world champion Gudaf Tsegay is banned for four months after admitting the presence of a prohibited substance in an out-of-competition test.
bbc.com
'Structural issues' unresolved despite Wimbledon prize increase, say players
Leading players have welcomed Wimbledon’s record increase in prize money but insisted significant "structural issues" remain unresolved.
skysports.com
‘Anger burns off every bit of it’: the furious guerrilla-art response to the Epstein files
This collection of ‘art meets theatre meets activism’ by more than 80 writers can feel overwhelming, writes our critic, but it devastatingly conveys the cumulative horror and anger of abuse against...
theguardian.com
France accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP
Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in France, New York and elsewhereFrance’s cyber-security agency has accused an Israeli firm called BlackCore of interfering...
theguardian.com
Indonesian students protest gov’t policies amid economic strain
Scuffles broke out as some demonstrators attempted to break through the police lines and metal barricades.
aljazeera.com
So Are We: León and Lightfoot review – mesmerising moments in a Royal Ballet homecoming
Royal Opera House, LondonProdigal son Paul Lightfoot returns with Sol León for their first performance by a British dance company. The result is impressively choreographed, if in need of more heart...
theguardian.com
Video: AI models predict World Cup results
We asked four AI models to predict the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
aljazeera.com
A White Supremacist Youth Group Helped Orchestrate the Belfast Riots
After Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson stoked anger over a horrific knife attack in Belfast, a youth group linked to a global neo-Nazi movement quietly orchestrated anti-immigrant riots.
wired.com
Nasdaq begins accepting orders for SpaceX’s historic Wall Street debut
Elon Musk’s AI-to-rockets group raised $75bn in the world’s biggest initial public offering
ft.com
You are Steve Clarke... what would you do against Haiti?
Put yourself in the shoes of Steve Clarke and pick the side, tactics and decide what your pre-match team talk would be for their World Cup opener.
bbc.com
Masters of the Universe is a box office flop. Can they really be serious about a sequel?
WARNING: Minor spoiler ahead!By the power of Grayskull, Amazon MGM has the power to revive a franchise that hasn’t been big since Choppers were the coolest bikes in townReports suggest Travis Knigh...
theguardian.com
World Cup quiz: Can you identify these 2026 host cities?
We have selected seven of the 16 World Cup host cities for you to identify. Can you pick them out from our clues?
bbc.com
'Did you see that!?' | Camacho catches dart mid air and throws it!
During the World Cup of Darts match between Portugal and Switzerland Luis Camacho dropped his dart and caught it, he then carried on like nothing happened!
skysports.com
Books Q&A live: we answer your questions about our 100 top novels lists
Were our readers right to put Lord of the Rings above Middlemarch? What was missing from our list? Has anyone read the whole 100 … ?Liese Spencer, our joint head of books, and non-fiction editor Da...
theguardian.com
Renowned British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Hockney is considered an influential and defining figure in 20th and 21st century contemporary painting.
aljazeera.com
Anti-Immigrant Riots Leave Belfast on Edge: ‘Everyone Is Afraid’
Attempting to clear protesters in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Wednesday evening.
nytimes.com
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after years in coma
Thailand is mourning Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest child and potential heir, who died at 47.
aljazeera.com
Violence escalates in Israel amid ultra-Orthodox military draft protests
The struggle over military service is stoking protests, threatening Israel's coalition and reshaping political debate.
aljazeera.com
Bath without injured Russell for Prem semi-final
Bath are without injured Finn Russell for Prem semi-final while Exeter Chiefs welcome back Greg Fisilau in team news.
bbc.com
One injured as Israel hits southern Lebanon with air raids, artillery
The attacks come as Iranian media reports that a draft peace deal with the US would include ending the war in Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
What World Cup? It’s the ultimate summer TV guide
Don’t want to spend months watching corporate greed besmirch football? Fear not. From the spectacular return of Larry David to Will Ferrell’s wild golf comedy and Anya Taylor-Joy as a badass con ar...
theguardian.com
‘Windrush is a love story too’: Renell Shaw on paying homage to Black British life in his new jazz trilogy
The Ivor Novello-winning musician has written works inspired by his family history. He talks about building music from testimony – and why the Windrush generation deserves new narrativesA briefcase...
theguardian.com
Man City sign Mead on free transfer
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England forward Beth Mead on a free transfer from Arsenal.
bbc.com
The former England cricketer eyeing World Cup impact with Scotland
Former England international Kirsty Gordon is back in the Scotland fold and eyeing an upset against her old team-mates at the T20 World Cup.
bbc.com
Hubble Sees Swarm of Galaxies
Looking somewhat like a swarm of bees returning to their hive, this NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the galaxy cluster MACS0329-0211.
nasa.gov
‘This is what I was born for’: the drought-ridden Colombian town that took on Coca-Cola Femsa – and won
While La Calera faced severe water rationing, local springs were being drained by the drinks giant’s franchise. So the residents fought backWhen a severe drought struck La Calera near Bogotá, many...
theguardian.com
Criminal investigation launched into alleged use of AI by police officer
Derbyshire Police says officer probed over allegations of perverting the course of justice
ft.com
Indonesian students protest against state spending, fuel price hike
The protesters warn wasteful government spending risks driving the country into bankruptcy.
bbc.com
Nigeria killed more than 13,000 ‘terrorists’ in past year, president says
President Tinubu takes victorious tone despite recent mass kidnappings by armed groups across the country.
aljazeera.com
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
Not With a Bang by Temi Oh; Tillinghast by Clare Cavenagh; Atomic Coffin by Benedict Anning; The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden; Bad Things Happen Here by Mark Morris Not With a Bang by Temi Oh...
theguardian.com
As John Healey goes, the political vultures circle Starmer. And so continues our history of PM-icide | Simon Jenkins
A small, eccentric electorate gets to oust the UK’s leaders and then chooses largely inadequate replacements. It’s an absurd process and we’re locked into it againOne thing is clear. British politi...
theguardian.com
Williamson retires from international cricket
New Zealand's all-time leading run scorer Kane Williamson has retired from international cricket, effective immediately.
skysports.com
Former Wolves, Millwall and Portsmouth boss Jackett dies aged 64
Former Wolves, Millwall and Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett has died aged 64.
skysports.com
Why Real-Life Disclosure Day Will Look Nothing Like Steven Spielberg’s New Movie
Previous landmark scientific discoveries like the Higgs boson provide a better template for what it will take to confirm whether aliens have made contact with Earth.
wired.com
South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.
bbc.com
Neville: England team is built around Kane - he's the only world-class talent
Gary Neville believes the England team has been built around Harry Kane, who he considers the only genuine world-class player in the squad.
skysports.com
Riots, violence, hate: Anti-immigrant unrest spells danger in Belfast
Crowds exploiting a knife attack are inflicting terror on Northern Ireland's ethnic minority communities.
aljazeera.com
New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket
New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman announces immediate retirement.
aljazeera.com
Sheeran Loopers Looper X Review: Create Your One-Person Tour
The musician created his own line of loopers that record and layer riffs in a loop. The pricey Looper X does what it claims, but it isn’t without quirks.
wired.com
Matchmakers Are Being Paid $25K to Find Trad Wives for Rich Men
Even in blue states, nonreligious tech entrepreneurs and CEOs are increasingly asking for “traditional” and “conservative” women, matchmakers tell WIRED.
wired.com
With iPhones and Faxes, David Hockney Embraced Tech
“Mulholland Drive, June 1986,” a homemade print from a photocopier.
nytimes.com
David Hockney, Who Restored the Human Form to Art, Dies at 88
His colorful figurative paintings were both conservative and iconoclastic, defying the dominant abstract schools of the mid-20th century.
nytimes.com
NZ's Williamson retires from international cricket
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson retires from all international cricket with immediate effect.
bbc.com
Artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Celebrated painter was known for works including the ‘Swimming Pool’ series
ft.com
Julio Le Parc obituary
Radical Argentinian artist who demanded the viewer participate in his kinetic art“Art today is nothing but a tremendous bluff,” Julio Le Parc complained in his 1963 manifesto, presenting a series o...
theguardian.com
Watford great Jackett dies aged 64
Former Watford and Swansea City manager and Wales international Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64.
bbc.com
Rock: No pressure on reigning champs Northern Ireland at World Cup of Darts
Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney are reigning World Cup of Darts champions, but Rock is ready for eyes to be elsewhere this year.
skysports.com
The US Is Requiring Foreign Influencers to Get Work Visas for the 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced agreements with platforms such as TikTok and YouTube that include the participation of dozens of international influencers to generate content in the three host countries.
wired.com
‘David Hockney caught the look of the modern world’: a tribute to the artist whose work was a feast of visual pleasure
He was subversive and bold, yet also playful and accepting – putting the fun into pop art and finding freedom and fulfilment amid the blue skies and pools of California. David Hockney, who has died...
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David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name
The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.
bbc.com
Revolutionary British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Bradford-born painter whose sun-kissed visions of California broke world records at auction has diedDavid Hockney, the iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art,...
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Family mourn Indian sailor killed in US strike on oil tanker
The wife and family of an Indian sailor killed in a US strike on a tanker off Oman this week have gathered in mourning.
aljazeera.com
‘Torture isn’t new to Palestinians’: How Israel learned from colonialism
A chain of sexual violence that Britain built, France refined and Israel inherited is being used against Palestinians.
aljazeera.com
USA vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 group match – Trump, schedule, lineups
FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump's attendance in doubt.
aljazeera.com
Video: What Iran’s football fans think about the World Cup
What’s it like supporting your team in a World Cup hosted by a country that’s at war with yours?
aljazeera.com
Iran War Live Updates: Tense Calm Grips Mideast as Trump Again Claims Deal Is Close
President Trump said he had called off new attacks on Iran and that a peace agreement could be signed this weekend. A spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry said, “Nothing has been finalized.”
nytimes.com
A new way to experience the World Cup - only on BBC Sport
Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? Now you can on the BBC.
bbc.com
These tiny holes could change how the world cleans water
A new nature-inspired membrane uses perfectly uniform one-nanometer pores to filter molecules with remarkable precision. The technology could transform industries such as pharmaceuticals and textil...
sciencedaily.com
World Cup Ticket Prices in Mexico City Too Expensive for Most Fans
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City ahead of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Neither Peace Nor War: Iran Conflict Leaves World in Dangerous Limbo
In Tehran on Monday, a billboard featuring the Iran theocracy’s first two supreme leaders loomed over passers-by.
nytimes.com
One in 17 children is working: Here are the industries driving child labour
On World Day Against Child Labour, Al Jazeera takes a look at the latest numbers on child labour worldwide.
aljazeera.com
Ruth Ozeki: ‘All my books are an attempt to recreate Charlotte’s Web’
The US author, film-maker and Zen Buddhist priest on smart young girls, the difference between irony and cynicism, and working her way through 13 volumes of ChekhovMy earliest reading memory I was...
theguardian.com
The Long Drop review – Denise Mina’s whisky-soaked tale of triple murder is horribly gripping
Citizens theatre, GlasgowThe novel is adapted with equal parts wit and horror to capture the depravity of a notorious crime in GlasgowOn the bare brick wall backing Jen McGinley’s set – half courtr...
theguardian.com
The best podcasts of 2026 so far
Surreal genius from Harry Hill, trailblazing women and a passionate ode to an incredible New York rapper – these are the best listens from the last six months*** Continue reading...
theguardian.com
A Globe-Spanning Collection of Children’s Art May Lose Its Home
For 40 years, a museum in Norway has showcased art by children from around the world, even toddlers. Now it has lost the state support it depended on.
nytimes.com
Flutter to quit London in another blow to UK market
Sports betting company cites high costs and low trading levels in its decision
ft.com
Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.
bbc.com
England to face Spain as Wales progress in World Cup of Darts
England’s Luke Humphries and Luke Littler will face Cristo Reyes and Jose Justicia in the second round of the World Cup of Darts after the Spain duo topped Group K in Frankfurt.
skysports.com
The joke that deepened Starmer and Burnham’s toxic rift
Relations between the politicians — both suspicious towards each other — sank to new lows after PM’s mocking comment
ft.com
World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks
From criticism over water breaks to red cards galore, here's all the buzz from the opening day of the World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Starmer’s leadership under further pressure after defence ministers quit – UK politics live
Both John Healey and Al Cairns resigned from their ministerial positions on Thursday over the government’s defence investment planGood morning. This time yesterday Keir Starmer’s leadership was alr...
theguardian.com
Air India Flight 171 crash: Grieving families wait for justice a year later
A lottery visa that turned into a death warrant. A grieving father fighting deportation, as relatives await reparation.
aljazeera.com
Pussy Riot: CYKA review – debut album from iconic Russian agitators is let down by blunt-force EDM
(Pussy Riot)On a disappointing record helmed by co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova, corny guitars and generically moody synths undermine the activist group’s political acuityGreat music rarely makes fo...
theguardian.com
How the USA fell in love with football
Alan Rothenberg had a vision: A World Cup so enticing it could convince the USA - and the world - that the country could fall in love with football.
skysports.com
Giant underground neutrino detector brings scientists closer to cracking the neutrino puzzle
Deep beneath the ground in China, the massive JUNO neutrino observatory has delivered its first major scientific breakthrough, achieving one of the most precise measurements yet of how elusive neut...
sciencedaily.com
Three killed as Ukraine and Russia exchange cross-border attacks
Officials say two people were killed in Russia's Bryansk, while a woman was killed in Ukraine's Sumy.
aljazeera.com
US-Iran ceasefire? Not for Indian sailors being killed in Hormuz
The United States military has struck three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz this week, killing three Indian sailors.
aljazeera.com
Haaland takes in ice hockey before World Cup debut
Erling Haaland swaps the football pitch for the ice rink as he and his Norway team-mates watch the Stanley Cup.
bbc.com
Video: US defends visa denials at World Cup
The US has defended visa denials that have prevented officials and fans from travelling to the World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Why T20 World Cup matters to England and wider game
Charlotte Edwards' first true test and a chance to correct a missed opportunity - the 2026 T20 World Cup is a crucial moment for England.
bbc.com
Elon Musk poised to make history as world’s first trillionaire
SpaceX's record-breaking IPO catapults Musk to unprecedented wealth amid rising angst over global inequality.
aljazeera.com
Brown Wimpenny: Long Live Brown Wimpenny review | Jude Rogers' folk album of the month
(Broadside Hacks)Named after a 19th-century relative, this sprawling group foreground folk’s rough edges, but are best in the emotional, less showy momentsBrown Wimpenny arrive with a name suggesti...
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Protesters clash with police during World Cup opening match
Protesters and police clashed outside Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium just before the FIFA World Cup’s opening match.
aljazeera.com
Mountain of war: The India-Pakistan conflict’s deadliest battle zone
After their war last May, India and Pakistan reached a truce. But deaths continued on the world's highest battlefield.
aljazeera.com
Dzeko's last dance could be Bosnia's new beginning
As Edin Dzeko enters the final stage of his career, BBC Sport tells the story of an underappreciated player who survived war to make history for Bosnia-Herzegovina.
bbc.com
World Cup day 2: USA, Canada begin – schedule, predictions and how to watch
North America's two other cohosts take centre stage on Friday as Canada and the US begin their FIFA World Cup campaigns.
aljazeera.com
Week in wildlife: a squirrel with a splint, hungry hyenas and a great white shark
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Left, right and centre – I see all strands of the Labour tribe pulling together in Makerfield. This is bigger than Burnham | Polly Toynbee
Everyone here knows this is a sliding doors moment. A win could be a new beginning for the party, a loss an unimaginable calamity They flock to Makerfield from everywhere: canvassers and camera cr...
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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47 after three years in coma
The princess, who was known for her legal work, died in a Bangkok hospital after years of illness.
aljazeera.com
Neville reveals Lightning's X-factor ahead of NSL preliminary final
The Loughborough Lightning face the reigning champion London Pulse in the Netball Super League preliminary final on Saturday, live on Sky Sports - and former England head coach Tracey Neville has r...
skysports.com
17 T20 World Cup games, 17 losses - can Ireland break duck?
BBC Sport NI looks ahead to Ireland's T20 World Cup campaign in which they will try pick up a first win after 17 losses from their previous 17 games in the tournament.
bbc.com
UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.
bbc.com
Iran war day 105: Trump halts attacks after Kharg Island threat
Trump cancels planned Iran attacks, saying talks are close to a result as Tehran reviews a proposed US deal.
aljazeera.com
'Best Canada team ever' bid to shine at home World Cup
Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will be their time to shine.
bbc.com
UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April as Iran war held back growth
GDP hit by higher energy prices caused by Middle East conflict, after 3% rise in MarchThe UK economy contracted by 0.1% in April as the Iran war began to take its toll on growth, official figures s...
theguardian.com
20 ways Taylor Swift remade pop culture in her image
Eras. Easter eggs. Masters. Monoculture. It has been 20 years since Swift released her debut single, setting in motion a career so extraordinary, it permanently redefined the concept of pop stardom...
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Diane Keaton’s nail clippers for $960: what’s behind the new boom in celebrity estate auctions?
With beloved stars’ personal items increasingly up for grabs after they die, a new generation of fans are bidding on everything from bowler hats to dog bowlsFrom Diane Keaton’s bowler hats and polk...
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The Twitnam Summer by Hester Grant review – Swift, Gay and Pope’s season in the sun
A noble, if ultimately unsuccessful, attempt to argue that Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope and John Gay spending a few weeks in 1726 together was a momentous turning point in each man’s careerIn 172...
theguardian.com
The underwater wonders I saw on my once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Galápagos
In this week’s newsletter: Joining a research team on the Darwin and Wolf Islands off the Ecuadorian coast revealed how critically endangered species are reacting to their rapidly changing ocean en...
theguardian.com
Women's T20 World Cup predictions: Who will win, England's MVP and more
Who will win the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup? How will England fare? And who will finish as the leading wicket-taker and top run-scorer?
skysports.com
World Cup issues still cannot take shine off greatest show on earth
And we are off. Three red cards including a VAR intervention. Two goals for co-hosts Mexico in the Estadio Azteca. One nightmare start for South Africa midfielder Yaya Sithole. And an emotional fir...
skysports.com
Everyone needs to feel loved playing for England - Bellingham
England midfielder Jude Bellingham stresses the importance of needing to 'feel loved' as he looks to help the Three Lions enjoy World Cup success this summer.
bbc.com
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 5
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
bbc.com
The missing notebooks that solved a 55-million-year-old fossil mystery
A spectacular fossil fish discovered on a remote cliff in New Zealand nearly 30 years ago has finally revealed its full story thanks to an unexpected discovery: the original collector’s long-lost f...
sciencedaily.com
Pivac comes out of semi-retirement for new Italy life
Things could have been very different for Pivac had his time as Wales coach worked out but he paid the price for losing at home to Georgia in 2022.
bbc.com
Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told
Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.
bbc.com
How small-business loans got caught in Trump's immigration crackdown
For decades, immigrants who are legal permanent residents in the U.S. could get loans through the Small Business Administration, a core pillar of small-business lending. Not anymore.
npr.org
Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests
Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zonesLow emission and clean air zones attract controversy whenever they are proposed, bu...
theguardian.com
Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East
Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on IsraelUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesPro-Palestine a...
theguardian.com
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This June
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
wired.com
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off June
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture this month.
wired.com
South Korea stage late comeback to beat Czechia on World Cup opening day
Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a win over Czechia in a Group A encounter.
aljazeera.com
Peruvian police dress as World Cup mascots to fool suspected drug dealer
Police officers in Peru dressed up as 2026 World Cup mascots as they targeted a suspected drug trafficker.
aljazeera.com
Sen. Chris Coons talks about Trump's new nominee for national intelligence director
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about President Trump's new nominee to oversee the U.S. intelligence community.
npr.org
Equal AI raises $30M to screen calls so Indians don’t have to
Equal AI said that its AI-powered call assistant now has over a million monthly active users.
techcrunch.com
Cheaper, faster, and culturally aware, Avataar’s video AI is built for India’s scale
Avataar AI's distilled video model is priced at $0.005 for every second of generation
techcrunch.com
The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
bbc.com
'There's a World Cup happening?' Are Americans excited about the tournament?
With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it's on?
bbc.com
World Cup Fever in Guadalajara
The city’s metro area has pushed westward since it last hosted World Cup matches in 1986, expanding across a landscape shaped by ancient volcanoes.
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Up to 90% of Ireland’s asylum seekers may have entered from Northern Ireland, data shows
Figures suggest common travel area being exploited in both directions, but particularly UK to IrelandUp to 90% of asylum seekers in Ireland may have entered the country via the Northern Ireland lan...
theguardian.com
Britain’s favourite butterfly revealed – and it’s a familiar backyard beauty
More than 20,000 votes cast in Butterfly Conservation’s poll of 60 native species to find nation’s favourite for first timeThe votes are in on Britain’s favourite butterfly, and it is one of the mo...
theguardian.com
Can politicians bring calm to Belfast? – podcast
After nights of violence across Belfast this week, politicians continue to call for calm, but what else can be done to stop the violence spreading? Plus, Jessica Elgot has been to Makerfield and sp...
theguardian.com
Swiss voters weigh world’s first population cap
Initiative would require the government to act once the number of people reached 9.5mn
ft.com
Over 1mn UK current accounts holding £50,000-plus earn zero interest, research finds
With an average balance of £112,000, these non-interest-bearing accounts leave savers vulnerable to inflation
ft.com
KPMG report contained AI hallucinations on benefits of . . . AI
Bogus case studies on UBS and transit systems exaggerated adoption of the technology
ft.com
Sanae Takaichi: Building resilience in a turbulent world
To tackle the new challenges of today, it is essential to acquire new capabilities
ft.com
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation
Seoul court sentences former leader for sending military drones into North Korea.
aljazeera.com
Amnesty and Oxfam warn of displacement in the occupied West Bank
Amnesty International and Oxfam released reports this week documenting a rise in state-backed Israeli settler violence.
aljazeera.com
US Supreme Court denies Alabama's request to carry out nitrogen gas execution
Jeffery Lee, 49, was scheduled to be executed on Thursday. The state can still seek to have him put to death using another method.
bbc.com
Asian stocks rise after Trump hints at Iran war deal
Chipmaker-heavy indices gain ahead of blockbuster SpaceX listing
ft.com
China Has Arrested U.S. Scholar Who Studies Myanmar Politics
The arrest of U Min Zin, a graduate student at U.C. Berkeley and founder of a research group in Myanmar, took place soon after President Trump met with Xi Jinping in China.
nytimes.com
Bosnia’s Esmir Bajraktarevic: Child of Srebrenica
As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face Canada in their 2026 World Cup opener, all eyes will be on Esmir Bajraktarevic
aljazeera.com
Princess Bha of Thailand, Second in Line to the Throne, Dies at 47
Princess Bha of Thailand greeting royalists during a public appearance in Bangkok in 2020.
nytimes.com
White House shows off cage match arena as corruption lawsuit looms
White House officials previewed the grounds where they’ll host a cage match to celebrate US President Trump’s birthday.
aljazeera.com
Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says 'nothing' finalised
The US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached. Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative".
bbc.com
Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House
Grande called a White House video using her song Bye "heinous nonsense", joining multiple artists demanding Trump's team not use their music.
bbc.com
Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn’t specialize in anything
Unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured.
techcrunch.com
Stock markets surge as Trump calls off strikes on Iran, touts peace deal
Wall Street and Asian markets rally on hopes for an end to the US-Israel war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story
Iran's World Cup captain says he’s heard Mexican cartels love Iranians and revealed his own brush with an armed group.
aljazeera.com
Can Africa turn its population boom into prosperity?
Africa’s rapid population growth offers major economic opportunities but also deep structural constraints.
aljazeera.com
Ancient DNA shared with Neanderthals may explain human language
A tiny set of ancient genetic “switches” may have played a surprisingly large role in making human language possible. Researchers found that these DNA regions, which act like volume controls for ge...
sciencedaily.com
Jeff Bezos’s Prometheus raises $12B to build an ‘artificial general engineer’ for the physical world
The new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion.
techcrunch.com
Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You Superpowers
The generative features in iOS 27’s new Photos app will add fake pixels to some of your shots, but Apple’s Jon McCormack says the company isn’t using AI “for the sake of AI.”
wired.com
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.
bbc.com
DR Congo arrive in the US for the World Cup after Ebola quarantine
DRC squad arrived on a flight from Paris after US authorities insisted they serve a 21-day quarantine period elsewhere.
aljazeera.com
Japan’s Wataru Endo retires after injury ends World Cup 2026 dream
Midfielder and captain quits after failing to recover from foot injury ahead of Japan's game against the Netherlands.
aljazeera.com
From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico
From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.
bbc.com
Iran war live: Trump claims Tehran deal ‘approved’, cancels new strikes
The International Rescue Committee warns that people displaced by Israeli attacks in Lebanon are at 'breaking point'.