What is in the US-Iran deal?
Agreement will extend ceasefire by 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin nuclear negotiations
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-14
World Cup nations slam UEFA chief for ‘disappointing’ 48-team criticism
'There's no such thing as an unimportant World Cup match,' 13 World Cup participant nations say in a statement.
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UK consumer losses as a result of financial fraud hit 4-year high in 2025
Figures will intensify pressure from banks for government to force tech groups to crack down on fraudulent activity
ft.com
BREAKING: US, Iran announce ceasefire agreement
US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire agreement with Iran.
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Japan come from behind twice to draw with Netherlands
Daichi Kamada's late header rescues a deserved point for Japan against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas.
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US-Iran ceasefire deal announced, Trump says Strait of Hormuz reopening
Trump announces that a ceasefire deal with Iran has been agreed, and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen for shipping.
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Kamada scores late equaliser for Japan
Watch as Japan's Daichi Kamada brings his side level to the Netherlands in their Group F fixture in the 2026 World Cup.
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Japan deny Netherlands by fighting back twice in World Cup opener
Asia's most successful side, Japan, twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Group F opener.
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Lamine Yamal fit to start on bench for Spain vs Cape Verde at World Cup
Victor Munoz is also fit to play as coach Luis de la Fuente says he has no concerns over his players' fitness.
aljazeera.com
Frank founder Charlie Javice is reportedly asking Trump for a pardon
Javice isn't the only convicted former tech executive looking for Trump's help.
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'Big goal from a big player!' - Van Dijk scores Netherlands opener
Virgil van Dijk scores the opening goal in the Netherlands Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.
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Summerville scores 'sizzler' as Netherlands retake lead
Crysencio Summerville's "sizzler" of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.
bbc.com
Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement".
bbc.com
India beat Pakistan by 64 runs to open Women’s T20 World Cup campaign
Smriti Mandhana scored 68, and Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India thrashed Pakistan in front of a sellout crowd.
aljazeera.com
New social media restrictions will end 'system failing our kids', PM says
Starmer promises 'bold action' ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children.
bbc.com
World Cup teams reject Ceferin 'uninteresting' claim
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has been criticised for reportedly claiming the World Cup expansion for the 2026 finals has led to 'uninteresting' games.
bbc.com
‘A giant of the Labour movement’: Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Labour grandee was MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook from 1964 until his retirement from the Commons in 1997Roy Hattersley, the former Labour deputy leader and author, has died aged 93, his family has s...
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War and the World Cup
The Iranian government has always used the national team to project soft power. That puts players and fans who oppose the regime in a tough spot.
nytimes.com
'I'll be staying out of the way' - Southgate on World Cup punditry
Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a pundit at the World Cup because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the side's chances.
bbc.com
Gaza mourns four killed in Israeli strike
Cries of grief echoed through Gaza City for four Palestinians killed near the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Assisted dying bill set to return to the Commons
Labour MP Lauren Edwards to use private member’s bill to put issue before MPs againThe assisted dying bill is set to return to the Commons after the Labour MP Lauren Edwards agreed to use her priva...
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England-Croatia referee was called Grade E by Tuchel
Clement Turpin is appointed referee for England's opening World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday - and was once labelled a "Grade E" official by head coach Thomas Tuchel.
bbc.com
Violence erupts during anti-G7 protests in Geneva on eve of summit
Violence erupts during anti-G7 protests in Geneva on eve of summit.
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Jean Ziegler, Swiss Gadfly Who Provoked His Countrymen, Dies at 92
Jean Ziegler in 2009. A writer, sociologist and politician, he was called Switzerland’s “national troublemaker” by Le Monde in 1997 for his critiques of Swiss society, particularly the banking system.
nytimes.com
Wolff: Mercedes can't compete for championship with unreliability
Toto Wolff says Mercedes "can't compete for a championship" with continued reliability issues after Kimi Antonelli retired late on at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
skysports.com
Littler and Humphries power England to sixth World Cup
England win the World Cup of Darts for a record-extending sixth time as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries overcome the Netherlands 10-5 in Frankfurt.
bbc.com
Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.
bbc.com
Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked
Early this year on the outskirts of Kostiantynivka, Ukraine, which has been bombed consistently.
nytimes.com
Havertz scores twice as Germany thrash Curacao
Four-time winners Germany overcome a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston.
bbc.com
Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva
Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.
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Robinson ruled out of England's second Test against New Zealand
Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of England's second Test against New Zealand due to soreness in his right knee.
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Germany fire SEVEN past World Cup debutants Curacao
Germany made a confident start to their World Cup campaign with a 7-1 win over tournament debutants Curacao in Group E.
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England bowler Robinson ruled out of second Test
England bowler Ollie Robinson becomes the latest player ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand after suffering soreness in his right knee.
bbc.com
Lewis Hamilton wins first F1 race with Ferrari in Barcelona
Seven-time world champion's maiden victory for the Italian manufacturer is also his first F1 win in nearly two years.
aljazeera.com
Twelve killed in plane crash in US state of Missouri
Plane crashes near Butler Memorial Airport near Kansas City, with authorities reporting skydivers on board.
aljazeera.com
Germany hit Curacao for seven to open their World Cup
Four-time winners Germany thrash World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 in their first group game on Sunday.
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Comenencia scores Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal
Livano Comenencia makes national history scoring Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in their Group E match in Houston.
bbc.com
In Israel, Broad Discontent Over the Emerging U.S. Deal With Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in March. At the start of the recent war, he had said that its objective was “to remove the existential threats” to Israel.
nytimes.com
India beat Pakistan by 64 runs in T20 World Cup opener
India got their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign off to the perfect start with a 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston.
skysports.com
'The new Emma' - positives Raducanu can take from Queen's to Wimbledon
Emma Raducanu falls agonisingly short at Queen's after losing in Sunday's final - but there are huge positives to take with Wimbledon just around the corner.
bbc.com
England defeat Scotland to book spot in World Cup of Darts final!
Luke Humphries and Luke Littler see off Cameron Menzies and Gary Anderson to book a spot in the World Cup of Darts final.
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'Outstanding' Deepti takes five wickets in win over Pakistan
Deepti Sharma takes five wickets, including three in the final over, to help India secure a 64-run win over Pakistan in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group One match at Edgebaston.
bbc.com
Is the G7 still relevant?
G7 country leaders meet in France this week for their annual summit amid changing geopolitical dynamics.
aljazeera.com
New defence secretary to ‘reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sources
Starmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation The new defence secretary is to revisit a controversial plan for funding the armed forces and may...
theguardian.com
Koepka withdrawal in Canada sparks injury doubts ahead of US Open
Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the final round of the RBC Canadian Open in Toronto as he deals with a hand injury.
skysports.com
Thunderstorms threaten Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House lawn
Thousands are expected at the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday.
bbc.com
Porro signs new long-term Tottenham contract
Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro signs a new, long-term contract with the club understood to be valid until 2031.
bbc.com
India thrash Pakistan to open T20 World Cup with win
Smriti Mandhana's 68-run knock and Deepti Sharma's five-wicket haul helped India secure an impressive 64-run win over Pakistan in Group One of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
bbc.com
UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
bbc.com
GB's Clarke wins World Cup gold in kayak cross
Great Britain's Joe Clarke wins a first World Cup gold medal of the season as he claims victory in the kayak cross final in Germany.
bbc.com
Ariana Grande review - glittering hits and powerhouse vocals in stunning return to stage
Crypto.com Arena, Los AngelesThe pop star’s first tour in seven years brought the house down with emotive ballads and clubby bangers delivered with saucy witIf faced with the choice to erase one’s...
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Patil takes diving grab as Pakistan collapse
Shreyanka Patil takes a brilliant diving catch to dismiss Rameen Shamim for four runs, leaving Pakistan 91-7 in their chase of 170 in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group One match at Edgebaston.
bbc.com
Mandhana and Deepti star as India beat Pakistan
Smriti Mandhana hits 68 as India open their T20 World Cup with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One.
bbc.com
Perfect 10 for Hamilton and Norris keeps fighting - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
bbc.com
Brunson vindicated as Knicks celebrate most-watched NBA win since Jordan era
Jalen Brunson gambled on the New York Knicks and the New York Knicks gambled on Jalen Brunson.
skysports.com
Boyd: 'Nervy' Scotland must step it up against Morocco
Kris Boyd claimed that Scotland looked 'nervous' as the favourites against Haiti and that they need to improve their performance levels if they want to secure a point against Morocco, which would a...
skysports.com
Swiss voters reject proposal to cap population at 10mn
Projections showed 54 per cent of voters rejected the initiative backed by the rightwing Swiss People’s party
ft.com
Thousands protest as Trump, other world leaders set to meet for G7 summit
Activists rally in Geneva to denounce policies of G7 countries ahead of group's annual meeting this week in France.
aljazeera.com
Jane Yolen, Whose Books for Children Drew on Everyday Life, Dies at 87
Jane Yolen in 1993. Her best known books include “Owl Moon,” which won the Caldecott Medal in 1988, and “The Devil’s Arithmetic” (1988), about a Jewish girl who travels back in time to the Holocaust.
nytimes.com
Henman: Raducanu should be very encouraged after making Queen's final
Tim Henman feels Emma Raducanu should remain positive despite losing the Queen's final to Donna Vekic.
skysports.com
Real Madrid agree deal for Chelsea's Cucurella
Real Madrid have a verbal agreement in place to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup.
bbc.com
Trump stages show of political domination with UFC bout on White House lawn
US president hosts a Maga mixed martial arts spectacle inside a temporary Colosseum on his 80th birthday
ft.com
As AI companies race to go public, who else is along for the ride?
Startups are trying to "ride that SpaceX IPO wave."
techcrunch.com
Knicks fans set bus alight during celebrations
Footage shows a World Cup shuttle bus set into flames amid chaotic celebrations following Knicks NBA win.
aljazeera.com
Vekic beats Raducanu in straight sets to win Queen's final
Watch highlights as Donna Vekic defeats Emma Raducanu 6-0, 7-6 (8-6) to win the women's singles final at Queens.
bbc.com
Wigan return to top as Leeds and York also win
Wigan maintain their 100% record in 2026 as they run in 10 tries against Huddersfield to win 56-12 and return to the top of the Women's Super League.
bbc.com
TechCrunch Mobility: SpaceX rockets past Tesla
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
techcrunch.com
Charnley scores hat-trick to break all-time Super League tries record
Josh Charnley scored three tries and became Super League's all-time record try scorer as Leigh Leopards beat Bradford Bulls on Sunday afternoon.
skysports.com
Netherlands vs Japan live: World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream.
aljazeera.com
Charnley breaks try record as Leigh beat Bradford
Josh Charnley sets a new all-time Super League record of 272 tries as his hat-trick helps Leigh Leopards beat Bradford Bulls.
bbc.com
Trailfinders stun Gloucester-Hartpury to reach PWR final
Trailfinders hold off Gloucester-Hartpury as they beat reigning champions 29-26 to reach their first Premiership Women's Rugby final.
bbc.com
Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation.
bbc.com
UK forces seize suspected Russian oil tanker accused of funding Ukraine war
British armed forces intercepted an oil tanker believed to be part of Russia’s sanctioned shadow fleet.
aljazeera.com
'Nothing is impossible' - is Hamilton's title challenge now on?
Lewis Hamilton says "nothing is impossible" in terms of winning this year's F1 world title after his first race victory for Ferrari in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix turbocharged his 2026 resur...
skysports.com
Raducanu thankful for 'incredible support' after Queen's final loss
Emma Raducanu says she "felt her best" being able to play in her home city, despite the Briton losing the Queen's Club Championship women's singles final to Donna Vekic.
bbc.com
Why can't World Cup games kick off on time?
A delay to Scotland's Group C tie with Haiti in Massachusetts continued a noticeable trend of tardiness at the 2026 tournament, with none of the first eight matches kicking off on time.
bbc.com
Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s
Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being to talk to strangers on gaming appsKeir Starmer will ban under-16s from major social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram and...
theguardian.com
Ministers could give billions raised by business rates to England’s regions
Exclusive: devolving tax is part of plans to give local areas more power in areas including justice, health and educationMinisters are considering handing over billions of pounds raised by business...
theguardian.com
Rock pins INCREDIBLE 144 to clinch stunning deciding leg victory over Latvia
Josh Rock checked out of 144 to clinch an 8-7 victory for Northern Ireland against Latvia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Darts.
skysports.com
Raducanu loses Queen's final as trophy wait continues
Emma Raducanu pays the price for a slow start as she loses in the Queen's final - meaning the Briton still has not won a title since the 2021 US Open.
bbc.com
Bangladesh beat Netherlands by six wickets to avoid scare
Bangladesh avoid a scare in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as they beat the Netherlands by six wickets, with five balls to spare at Edgbaston.
bbc.com
Littler stars as England beat Wales in EPIC World Cup of Darts clash
Highlights of England's 8-7 win over Wales from the World Cup of Darts quarter-finals from Frankfurt, Germany.
skysports.com
Raducanu loses Queen's final to Vekic despite battling display
Emma Raducanu was beaten by Donna Vekic in the women's singles final of Queen's despite a battling display by the British No 1.
skysports.com
The new Sonos Play has become my go-to desk and kitchen speaker
The new Sonos Play can act as a portable speaker inside and outside your home.
techcrunch.com
US asks Anthropic to block global access to top AI models: Why it matters
Foreigners barred from accessing top AI models, underscoring Donald Trump's policy of export controls over high tech.
aljazeera.com
Women's T20 World Cup: Rivals India and Pakistan meet at Edgbaston LIVE!
skysports.com
Donald Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center
Trump’s name has been removed from the Kennedy Center after a court ruling, but adorns many other things and places.
aljazeera.com
Humphries says pressure made World Cup win with Littler more special
Luke Humphries has conceded his 2026 World Cup of Darts title won with Luke Littler for England takes on a new level due to the pressure and expectation the duo have felt.
skysports.com
Bangladesh avoid upset to edge past Netherlands
The Netherlands come close to causing an upset in their first Women's T20 World Cup match as Bangladesh win in the final over.
bbc.com
Sexual Violence in Israeli Prisons: What History Tells Us
Sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli custody is often framed as a post-October 7 issue. But historical record
aljazeera.com
Israel Strikes Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates
The site of an Israeli strike in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Pelléas et Mélisande review – luminous semi-staging but Debussy’s elusive opera keeps its secrets
Snape Maltings, SuffolkThis year’s Aldeburgh festival opened with a stripped-back concert staging by Rory Kinnear with Ryan Wigglesworth conducting the BBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraTrying to unlo...
theguardian.com
Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Population at 10 Million, Projections Show
A citizen casting her ballot on Sunday at a polling station in Bern, Switzerland, amid a vote on a divisive anti-immigration proposal to cap the country’s population and another referendum on restr...
nytimes.com
The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return
Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as...
bbc.com
'Surreal feeling' | Players, fans and Timothee Chalamet celebrate Knicks' historic win
New York Knicks' head coach Mike Brown said it was a 'surreal feeling' after his side beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 to clinch the NBA Championship.
skysports.com
Could Japan be the World Cup's dark horses?
Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before.
bbc.com
‘Straight out of Trumpland’: LGBTQ+ members fight for Pride after Essex library ban
Rochford LGBTQ+ community say Reform council’s ban on flying pride flags or holding events states they’re not welcomeBefore Reform gained control of Essex county council in the May elections, Chris...
theguardian.com
How Cape Verde plan to 'surprise people' at the World Cup
Cape Verde’s presence at this World Cup, where they take on favourites Spain in their opening game, is one of the fairy-tales of this tournament. But it has been coming. “I believe we c...
skysports.com
The U.S.-led war in Iran will dominate Trump's G7 trip to France
The gathering was originally expected to be a meeting focused on a variety of separate economic and security issues.
npr.org
Spain vs Cape Verde: World Cup – Lamine Yamal, predictions and how to watch
Pre-tournament favourites Spain open their Group H campaign with a match against World Cup debutants Cape Verde.
aljazeera.com
A Life in Four Seasons review – dancers of all ages have spring in their steps
Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, LondonPerformers representing the four seasons of life – and a wide range of styles – dance to a ravey remix of VivaldiIt was a great idea: a dance through the four...
theguardian.com
Wes Streeting plans to increase high-skilled immigration if he becomes PM
Leadership hopeful to also say tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields should be used to cut energy billsWes Streeting’s pitch to be the next Labour leader will include a plan to increase...
theguardian.com
World Cup of Darts LIVE! England's Littler and Humphries in quarter-finals from 12pm
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World Cup 2026: Biggest takeaways from Brazil-Morocco group match
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant goal to dig Brazil out of trouble after Ismael Saibari had put Morocco ahead.
aljazeera.com
Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.
bbc.com
BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?
Thomas Tuchel will pick his first England World Cup team on Wednesday, when the Three Lions take on Croatia. BBC Sport pundits choose their starting XIs - who would you pick?
bbc.com
Jamaica’s beach access crisis: ‘We shouldn’t be forced to fight for what is already ours’
Activists argue business model is ‘plantation tourism’ designed to benefit elite and disadvantage most JamaicansCampaigners go to court to fight privatisation of Jamaican coastDevon Taylor remember...
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Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing as byelection looms
Reform leader claims ‘anti-whiteness is institutionalised’ in UK as polls suggest Labour have lead in MakerfieldUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage said he would ban foreign nationals fro...
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Atlantis review – Welsh climate crisis drama is a parable for our times
Theatr Clwyd, MoldEmily White’s lyrical, if contrived, play is based on a real coastal village whose residents are being made climate refugees by rising sea levelsIn 2014, residents of Fairbourne i...
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Slade made Exeter believe in return to Prem final - Baxter
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Henry Slade's leadership has been key to his side reaching the Prem final.
bbc.com
Israel accuses Hezbollah of ceasefire violation, issues displacement orders
Israel warns of attacks as Iran insists Lebanon must be included in any peace deal with the United States.
aljazeera.com
Littler and Humphries win World Cup of Darts for England
England's Luke Littler and Luke Humphries won the World Cup of Darts with a 10-5 victory over Netherlands' Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen.
skysports.com
‘It’s going to be extremely hot’: workers imperiled as sweltering World Cup temperatures are forecast
It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their healthAs the World Cup kicks off, labor advocates and scholars warn that the workers making t...
theguardian.com
Amoc collapse could change Europe’s climate 10x faster than expected. We aren’t ready
The system of ocean current that moves heat in the Atlantic Ocean plays a key role in regulating climate. Today’s monitoring of it may be discontinuedImagine we detect a large asteroid heading stra...
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Why European champions Spain could be even better at this World Cup
When Mikel Oyarzabal came off the bench to sweep home the winning goal for Spain against England in the final of Euro 2024, it was the ending. But maybe it was also the beginning for a new-look tea...
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Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement
The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.
bbc.com
Former NFL defensive end Smith dies aged 36
Former defensive end Aldon Smith, who played for the San Francisco 49ers, the Oakland Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys, has died.
bbc.com
Romanian president picks Liberal former mayor as PM to form new government
Adrian Vestea nominated as prime minister after previous choice, Eugen Tomac, withdraws.
aljazeera.com
Will the US-Iran deal be signed on Sunday? What we know so far
US says a deal to stop the war on Iran could be signed as early as Sunday. Tehran, however, disputes the timeline.
aljazeera.com
The G7 Summit Is Dogged by Chaos and Divided by Trump
Leaders of the Group of 7 nations at a summit in Kananaskis, Canada, last year.
nytimes.com
The Secrets of a Soccer-Turf Master
John Sorochan, a turf scientist at the University of Tennessee, has led the yearslong, multimillion-dollar effort to develop perfect playing fields for the 2026 World Cup.
nytimes.com
Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked
Early this year on the outskirts of Kostiantynivka, Ukraine, which has been bombed consistently.
nytimes.com
Meet the Smallest Country Ever to Reach the World Cup
Soccer players and artists at a celebration this month in Curaçao, a Caribbean island and constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
nytimes.com
Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
bbc.com
Škoda’s New EV Will Likely Be Its Most Expensive Yet
The Škoda Peaq, which will debut this summer as the European automaker’s flagship model, seats seven and has an intriguing design. It will almost certainly come with a hefty price tag.
wired.com
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel
PM Keir Starmer on X hails ‘yet another blow to Russia’ as part of concerted effort to clamp down on those fuelling Ukraine war
ft.com
Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history
Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.
bbc.com
Fury beats former World's Strongest Man Hall by decision
Tommy Fury beat former World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall by majority decision in a Misfits Boxing exhibition bout at the AO Arena in Manchester.
skysports.com
World Cup Day 4: Netherlands vs Japan, Curacao debut, prediction, schedule
The Netherlands face Japan in a must-watch game as World Cup Day 4 brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.
aljazeera.com
UK court to rule on Palestine Action ‘terrorist’ label: What we know
Court of Appeal to rule whether government's proscription of action group was unlawful.
aljazeera.com
'Resolute, gritty and determined' - Scotland battle to famous win | The Verdict
Luke Shanley gives his verdict on Scotland’s 1-0 win over Haiti at the World Cup.
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The World Cup cicada: India’s rare insect on a four-year clock
A rare cicada emerges from the forests of Meghalaya, every four years, in time with the World Cup.
aljazeera.com
The US sporting triumph that is overshadowing the World Cup
The football World Cup has taken a back seat in New York as the Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years.
bbc.com
Politics chat: Trump promises end to Iran war; White House to host UFC fight
President Trump is again promising an end to the war with Iran.
npr.org
How Israel’s ‘trampoline’ economy has adapted to war
After two decades of growth the country has proven to be surprisingly resilient to war and energy shocks
ft.com
Rodriguez becomes three-weight world champion
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez stops fellow American Antonio Vargas in the sixth round to win the WBA bantamweight title.
bbc.com
Signing of US-Iran deal not on Trump’s public schedule
Signing of US-Iran deal not on Trump’s public schedule.
aljazeera.com
McInnes agrees Rangers deal to replace Röhl
Derek McInnes has agreed a deal in principle to become the new Rangers boss.
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McInnes agrees Rangers deal to replace Röhl
Derek McInnes has agreed a deal in principle to become the new Rangers boss.
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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Tehran Send Mixed Signals on Emerging Peace Agreement
President Trump said it would be signed on Sunday, but Iran’s Foreign Ministry cautioned that the timeline could be slower.
nytimes.com
UK forces board sanctioned Russian oil tanker in English Channel for the first time, says Keir Starmer - UK politics live
Prime minister says British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the early hours of Sunday morningIn an interview with the Sunday Telegraph, Dan Jarvis said he had a “big respo...
theguardian.com
Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream
Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.
bbc.com
Tommy Fury beats ex-strongman Hall in exhibition
Tommy Fury dedicates his victory over Eddie Hall to his newborn son after beating the former World's Strongest Man on points in Manchester.
bbc.com
Switzerland votes on right-wing bid to cap country’s population
A 'yes' vote would force the government to restrict asylum, residency permits, and scrap EU deal on free movement.
aljazeera.com
Iran war day 107: Washington, Tehran close to signing first stage of deal
Trump says a deal to stop the Iran war could be signed as early as Sunday, but Tehran downplays his optimism.
aljazeera.com
Clinical Australia upset Turkey in World Cup opener
Watch highlights as Australia beat Turkey in their opening match, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda becoming the Socceroos's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer.
bbc.com
New York Knicks win long-awaited NBA championship in epic comeback!
Highlights of the NBA Finals Game 5 match-up between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
skysports.com
Australia shock Turkey to make winning start to World Cup campaign
Goals in each half from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe saw Australia shock Turkey 2-0 in their opening World Cup Group D clash in Vancouver.
skysports.com
Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship
The New York Knicks win their first NBA Championship since 1973 thanks to a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
bbc.com
Football Daily
Scotland are back and they've started their World Cup with a win.
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‘Suggestive toothpaste tubes shooting into mouths’: David Hockney’s winking celebration of queer life
He challenged homophobia not through sexualised imagery but by reshaping ideas of beauty, intimacy and desire. The result? From posters to cushion covers, A Bigger Splash has become an essential pr...
theguardian.com
2026 World Cup: Australia stun Turkiye 2-0 in counterattacking masterclass
Australia secure 2-0 win in Group D courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.
aljazeera.com
'Super John McGinn!' | Scotland fans overjoyed after win over Haiti
Scotland fans in Boston overjoyed after win over Haiti in the World Cup.
skysports.com
'The greatest day of my life' - Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio
New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.
bbc.com
Knicks crowned NBA champions for first time in 53 years
The New York Knicks are the NBA champions for the first time in 53 years after another comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
skysports.com
Smiles all around as Morocco, Brazil share spoils and Knicks make history
World Cup opener ends in a draw for Morocco and Brazil as local fans celebrate New York Knicks' basketball triumph.
aljazeera.com
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 7
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
bbc.com
Costs, careers and choice: Why Indians are having fewer children
India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9 children per woman - lower than the benchmark level of 2.1.
aljazeera.com
Make platforms that promote violent content pay towards riot costs, Streeting says
Exclusive: Former minister calls for urgent action against companies such as X that allow incitement to violenceWes Streeting has called for Keir Starmer to take urgent action against X and other o...
theguardian.com
Clarke: Haiti was a must-win game - and we won
Steve Clarke was in a proud and somewhat defiant mood after Scotland won their first World Cup match in 36 years with a 1-0 victory against Haiti in their Group C opener.
skysports.com
Qatar earns first ever World Cup point
Qatar has earned its first-ever FIFA World Cup point in dramatic fashion against Switzerland.
aljazeera.com
Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
bbc.com
England's first World Cup training session: What did we learn?
England have had their first training session in Kansas City - what did we learn?
bbc.com
How Brexit has made Britain poorer – in charts
Forecasters were wrong about an immediate recession but right that we would be worse off outside the EUAs the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote approaches, the verdict on Britain’s economic perfo...
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New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years
The Knicks clinched the title against the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in the fifth game of the best-of-seven series.
bbc.com
Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football
It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.
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Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia's shadow fleet
Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker that is suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet," shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow's war on Ukraine.
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A dying star could create a new universe instead of a black hole
What if some black holes aren’t black holes at all? A new theoretical study suggests that when a massive star collapses, it might not form a singularity hidden behind an event horizon. Instead, the...
sciencedaily.com
McGinn fires Scotland to first World Cup win for 36 years
John McGinn's goal was enough as Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 at the Boston Stadium to record their first win at a World Cup for 36 years.
bbc.com
Germany and Japan Are Rearming Again, 80 Years After World War II
Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan’s defense minister, and his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, at a naval base in Yokosuka, Japan, in March. The countries have been building up their militaries.
nytimes.com
Makerfield voters eye Burnham premiership after high-stakes poll
Greater Manchester mayor is balancing local and national issues ahead of Thursday’s by-election
ft.com
Macron and Trump test their bruised bromance at G7 summit
French president will host world leaders at Évian-les-Bains from Monday
ft.com
Wall Street digests record fundraising haul as AI race intensifies
SpaceX, Anthropic and Alphabet financings highlight investors’ willingness to absorb a torrent of new issuance
ft.com
DR Congo pushes Belgium to release millions of colonial-era documents
Congolese minister met Belgian officials to discuss records mapping former colony’s mineral wealth
ft.com
McGinn strike beats Haiti as Scotland enjoy dream World Cup return
John McGinn scored Scotland's first World Cup goal for 28 years to ensure a winning start in Group C.
skysports.com
McGinn 'beaming with pride' - and hopes kids around Scotland are too
Scotland's John McGinn says his "scuffed" goal which downed Haiti in their World Cup opener leaves him "beaming with pride".
bbc.com
Knicks win first NBA title in 53 years with win over Spurs in Game 5
The New York Knicks ended their championship drought on Saturday, winning the best-of-seven NBA Finals series 4-1.
aljazeera.com
Millipedes beat vertebrates to land by 80 million years
Millipedes may have been crawling across Earth's landscapes nearly 460 million years ago, long before vertebrates ventured onto land. A new study finally completes their evolutionary family tree, r...
sciencedaily.com
‘Lion of Mesopotamia’: How Aymen Hussein beat tragedy to reach World Cup
Iraq’s ‘most expensive footballer’, striker who scored Iraq’s qualifying goal against Bolivia, talks to Al Jazeera.
aljazeera.com
Scotland beat Haiti 1–0 to mark a winning return to the World Cup
John McGinn's deflected goal gives the Scots a World Cup win for the first time since 1990.
aljazeera.com
As Anthropic suspends access to new models, India debates its AI future
Tech leaders debate whether the Anthropic episode is a wake-up call for India’s AI ambitions.
techcrunch.com
China tees up digital payments system to compete with dollar
Beijing’s cross-border currency platform will be backed by central banks of Hong Kong, Thailand, UAE and Saudi Arabia
ft.com
‘Everything is too high-tech’: Gen Z discovers digital cameras
Smartphone images can look ‘artificial’, says Fujifilm executive, as runaway price rises threaten sales boom
ft.com
'Just listen to this!' - Scotland are back at the World Cup after 28 years
Scotland's players and fans sing Flower of Scotland at a World Cup for the first time in 28 years before their match against Haiti at the Boston Stadium.
bbc.com
Two killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
An Israeli strike on southern Gaza has killed two people and injured another, according to Palestinian authorities.
aljazeera.com
Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's death
Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.
bbc.com
Rate the players as Scotland face Haiti
Rate the Scotland and Haiti players out of 10 below and come back X minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
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Why is the price of gold trending down?
Gold has been under pressure since the US and Israel launched a war against Iran in late February.
aljazeera.com
Spectacular Vinicius Jr goal earns Brazil draw against Morocco
Vinicius Jr scores a spectacular solo goal to earn a draw for five-time winners Brazil against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
bbc.com
Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending
The new defence secretary tells the Sunday Telegraph he is determined to ensure the military gets "what they need".
bbc.com
Vinicius drags low-key Brazil level against dominant Morocco at World Cup
Vinicius Jr individual effort lift Brazil's struggle in team's 2026 tournament opener against Africa champions Morocco.
aljazeera.com
Haiti fans in the streets, Scotland faithful in kilts
It’s expected to be a spicy encounter: Haiti supporters and Scotland’s Tartan Army celebrate World Cup matchup.
aljazeera.com
Campbelle stars as West Indies beat New Zealand with a ball to spare
Shemaine Campbelle finishes unbeaten on 90 as West Indies chase down 163 to beat defending champions New Zealand by seven wickets in Southampton in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World...
bbc.com
Iran war live: Trump says deal to be signed today; Tehran urges caution
US and Iran appear close to signing the first stage of a peace deal, the two sides differ on when it will be signed.