AI is hurting Apple in more ways than one: it may force iPhone price increases
CEO Tim Cook said in a recent interview that the situation is "unsustainable."
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-17
I tried to encourage them to go for it - Tuchel
England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.
bbc.com
Robert Thurman, Leading Expert on Tibetan Buddhism and Uma Thurman’s Father, Dies at 84
Robert Thurman in 2015. He brought an infectious energy to the endless lectures and conferences he organized around Buddhism.
nytimes.com
Bellingham 'put noise aside' ahead of England win over Croatia
England's Jude Bellingham says he "put the noise aside" to focus on their World Cup opener against Croatia and is pleased to have contributed a goal in a 4-2 win.
bbc.com
Glengarry Glen Ross review – Mamet’s gender-swapped motormouths fail to close the deal
Old Vic theatre, LondonPatrick Marber’s perplexing revival of the salesmen classic amps up the comedy and the performance of masculinity but veers into Bugsy Malone territoryThere are few more mast...
theguardian.com
Chinese universities gain ground on UK and US in global rankings
Britain and US retain grip on top 10, with MIT first and Imperial College London second
ft.com
England hit four in World Cup opener against Croatia
England make a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, beating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling match in Dallas.
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The Korean Telecom Giant at the Center of Anthropic’s Mythos Controversy
Days before Anthropic took its most advanced AI models offline, the White House ordered the company to revoke SK Telecom’s access to Claude Mythos over claims of alleged ties to China.
wired.com
England make flying start to World Cup with thrilling win over Croatia
An electric second half ensured England made a winning start to their World Cup campaign, with Thomas Tuchel's side showing their attacking excellence in a 4-2 victory over Croatia.
skysports.com
NASA Announces Public-Private Partnership to Advance Mars Science
NASA Wednesday announced a new public‑private partnership to advance Mars science by combining the agency’s scientific leadership with commercial innovation. Under this model, NASA will provide the...
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Kane double fires England past Croatia in World Cup thriller
Harry Kane scores twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also net, as England beat Croatia 4-2 in 2026 opener.
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Substitute Rashford scores England's fourth against Croatia
Substitute Marcus Rashford scores for England to seal a 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening Group L match at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
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Baturina fires Croatia level against England
Croatia's Martin Baturina scores from outside the box to make it 1-1 against England in their group L game at the Dallas Stadium in the Fifa World Cup.
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Musa strikes for Croatia to make it 2-2 against England
Petar Musa scores for Croatia to make it 2-2 against England in their World Cup match in Dallas.
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Bellingham scores early in second half to put England 3-2 up
Jude Bellingham gives England a flying start to the second half against Croatia, scoring in the 47th minute to put Thomas Tuchel's side 3-2 ahead at the Fifa World Cup.
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'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle
Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.
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Al Jazeera journalist reunited with family in Khartoum after years of war
Al Jazeera journalist Al-Tahir al-Mardi has been reunited with his family in Khartoum after three years of separation.
aljazeera.com
Huawei CFO’s admissions can be used at criminal trial, US judge rules
CFO Meng Wanzhou said in 2021 that Huawei illegally conducted business in Iran.
aljazeera.com
Chi-Hua Chien saw Facebook coming; now he says the real AI winners won’t be selling AI
Chi-Hua Chien has spent more than two decades as a venture capitalist, but he thinks like a cultural anthropologist.
techcrunch.com
'Magic, controversy, drama' - Prem Rugby's greatest finals revisited
Ahead of Saturday's Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs Prem Rugby final at Twickenham, Sky Sports looks back at the greatest witnessed so far...
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Trump Defends Deal to End the War With Iran as Details Emerge
President Trump and other U.S. officials at a news conference amid the Group of 7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday.
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Fed officials tilt towards rate rise as Kevin Warsh era begins
US government bonds drop after central bank vows to tame jolt of inflation triggered by Iran war
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Trump Criticized Obama’s Iran Deal, but New Deal Would Also Offer Tehran Relief
President Trump speaks on Iran during the closing of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.
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Meet Yoane Wissa, who scored DR Congo’s first-ever goal at a World Cup
Wissa, who nearly lost his sight in 2021, scored a header marking DR Congo’s historic return to the World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Gilgo Beach killer sentenced to life without parole
New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life without parole for the murders of eight women.
aljazeera.com
Rate the players in England's World Cup opener against Croatia
Rate the England and Croatia players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
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After unveiling ridiculously expensive AR glasses, Snap’s stock takes a dive
Snap's long awaited smart glasses debut hasn't exactly done wonders for the company's stock.
techcrunch.com
Trump to release Iran’s frozen funds and ease sanctions when ‘they behave’
President acknowledges Tehran will keep ballistic missiles after war
ft.com
NEA’s Tiffany Luck says enterprises are still figuring out their AI ROI
Tokenmaxxing was the hottest trend in Silicon Valley earlier this year, with CEOs encouraging employees to push AI usage as far as it would go. Then the bill came due. Uber ...
techcrunch.com
‘Don’t meddle’: Lula calls on Trump to stay out of Brazil’s elections
Lula is currently in a tight race for re-election against right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of Trump.
aljazeera.com
Cross claims first Players Championship title of season
Rob Cross claimed his first title of 2026 at Players Championship 22 in Wigan, defeating Maik Kuivenhoven 8-5 in the final on Wednesday.
skysports.com
Ronaldo flatters to deceive as Portugal slump to DR Congo draw
Cristiano Ronaldo struggled during his first performance in the 2026 World Cup as a disappointing Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo.
skysports.com
A Sonny day after dark week for English cricket
Bowler Sonny Baker lifts the mood around English cricket on day one of the second Test against New Zealand by staying true to himself after previous horror debuts.
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How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?
If he wins Makerfield byelection, Greater Manchester mayor faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir StarmerThose who don’t pay much attention to politics could be forgiven for not bei...
theguardian.com
Burnham team tell ministers to delay resignations to avoid chaos
Exclusive: Allies of Labour’s Makerfield candidate concerned rapid collapse of Starmer government would increase instability Andy Burnham’s campaign has been forced to talk ministers out of resigni...
theguardian.com
FTC lawsuit reveals how subscription scam networks evade app store enforcement
A new FTC lawsuit reveals how sophisticated subscription app operators can allegedly use shell companies and payment infrastructure to stay active on app stores despite mounting consumer complaints.
techcrunch.com
New Plan Scales Back C.D.C.’s Work on Diseases Abroad
Demonstrators in Washington in 2025 protest the withholding of funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, PEPFAR.
nytimes.com
‘Send them back’ chants in EU Parliament after anti-migrant bill passes
‘Send them back’ chants in EU Parliament after anti-migrant bill passes.
aljazeera.com
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother gets visa to attend World Cup
Ana Candida Evora and Vozinha 'will be reunited in Miami' for Cape Verde's match against Uruguay on Sunday.
aljazeera.com
DR Congo earn World Cup point against Portugal
DR Congo come from behind to hold Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their Group K match at the Houston Stadium in the Fifa World Cup.
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Archer's box-office spell to Phillips lights up The Oval
Jofra Archer showed no signs of rust as he made his England Test return, the pacer producing a box-office, fiery eight-over spell of short-pitched bowling late on the first day of the second Test a...
skysports.com
Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 opener
Joao Neves opens the scoring for Portugal with early goal but Yoane Wissa equalises in first-half injury time.
aljazeera.com
Trump eyes US-Iran ‘peace deal’ signing
An US-Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz is set to be signed Friday.
aljazeera.com
Bethell bags late double as England edge New Zealand on first day of Oval Test
Jacob Bethell and debutant Sonny Baker took two wickets apiece as England reduced New Zealand to 291-7 at stumps on day one of the second Test at the Kia Oval.
skysports.com
Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.
bbc.com
World leaders want American AI. They just don’t want America to be able to turn it off.
French President Macron and Indian PM Modi raised alarms at the G7 summit that the U.S. could cut off access to American AI overnight — a fear the Anthropic blackout just made real.
techcrunch.com
‘Mistakes Are Made,’ Trump Says About Deadly U.S. Strikes on Iranian School
A memorial for the victims of the Iranian school where officials say at least 175 people died.
nytimes.com
England take late NZ wickets with second Test balanced after day one
Jacob Bethell takes two late wickets to leave England's second Test against New Zealand delicately poised after the opening day at The Oval, with the tourists closing on 291-7, having being put int...
bbc.com
Police clash with Malawian protesters demanding deportation in South Africa
Police clash with Malawian protesters demanding deportation in South Africa
aljazeera.com
After a Day of Harmony, a Mercurial Trump Upends Leaders’ Summit
President Trump at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
New rules to limit golf ball distance pushed back
Plans to limit how far golf balls can fly in the professional game are put on hold by rulesmakers the R&A and United States Golf Association.
bbc.com
Verhoeven says appeal against loss to Usyk dismissed
Rico Verhoeven says his appeal against the result of his defeat by unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk last month has been dismissed.
bbc.com
Anthropic becomes first AI startup to join the Frontier carbon removal coalition
Anthropic has joined the Frontier coalition, which received another $915M in pledges to fund carbon removal projects.
techcrunch.com
Operating a Humanoid With Your Body Is a Hot Job in China’s Hardware Capital
In Shenzhen, workers at IO-AI Tech control humanoid robots using a VR rig reminiscent of Ready Player One.
wired.com
Cybercriminals allegedly hacked tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls used by major companies all over the world
An alleged Russian-speaking group of cybercriminals are reportedly compromising and targeting several major companies that use Fortinet Firewalls and VPNs through previously known passwords.
techcrunch.com
England make good start despite Stokes' absence
England attempt to move on from the Ben Stokes controversy with a solid opening day of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
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India claim convincing win over Netherlands
Watch highlights as India continue their dominance at the Women's T20 World Cup after they crush Netherlands by 95 runs in Headingley.
bbc.com
Trump: World will ‘find out pretty soon’ if Iran MOU signing will happen
Trump suggests deal signing on Friday could still fall through, vows to bomb Iran if they don't 'behave'.
aljazeera.com
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady under new chair Warsh
Heightened energy prices because of the US-Israel war with Iran has pushed US inflation to a three-year high.
aljazeera.com
Thick black smoke towers over Paris skyline after warehouse blaze
Footage shows towers of black smoke visible across Paris, billowing from a 7,000 square-metre warehouse in Bobigny.
aljazeera.com
Royal Ascot day 3 preview: Will a new Gold Cup king be crowned?
Sky Sports Racing's Kieran O'Sullivan previews a fascinating clash in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday and thinks a new king could be crowned.
skysports.com
French police in £660m deal with UK authorised to use water cannon on asylum seekers
Refugee charity says decision to let officers request the devices as part of public order powers is ‘sickening’French riot police deployed in northern France under a £660m deal with the UK are auth...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Britain and the EU: Ed Davey is right – a changed world changes the argument | Editorial
The Liberal Democrat leader’s call for more ambitious reintegration with Europe brings a necessary focus on economic and strategic realityMembership of the European single market was at stake when...
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England vs Croatia ratings: Kane & Madueke shine but issues at the back
England opened their 2026 World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Croatia at the Dallas Stadium.
skysports.com
Trump touts preliminary deal to end the war with Iran in press conference
President Trump gave a wide-ranging press conference Wednesday at the end of the G7 summit where he tackled questions about his tentative agreement with Iran.
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World model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big names
World models are the next big thing in AI beyond LLMs and, with this round, Odyssey has cemented itself as one of the startups to watch.
techcrunch.com
Key Ireland quartet ruled out of Nations Championship
Ireland will face Nations Championship Tests away to Australia and New Zealand next month without a number of key players, including Jack Crowley, Andrew Porter and Mack Hansen.
skysports.com
Here's how much the the Iran war cost -- and how its effects will linger
More than three months after the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, the costs and aftereffects are felt around the world.
npr.org
Richard Tapia, Mathematician Who Pushed to Diversify His Field, Dies at 88
A math whiz as a young man, he later blazed trails, both with his theoretical advances and his advocacy for minority students.
nytimes.com
Death toll in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’ with Israel goes past 1,000
More than 1,000 people in Gaza have been killed since a US-brokered 'ceasefire' between Hamas and Israel was agreed.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic boss tells G7 leaders to ‘resist the temptation to splinter’ over AI
Dario Amodei is supported by rival Sam Altman in call for international co-operation
ft.com
Federal Reserve holds first meeting of Kevin Warsh era
Donald Trump’s pick to lead the world’s most important central bank takes over as Iran war stokes US inflation risks
ft.com
Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows
Although Wall Street loves AI, every day Americans are significantly less optimistic about the industry, a new report from Pew Research shows.
techcrunch.com
Young Palestinian women learn AI to tell stories of war on Gaza
Young Palestinian women learn AI to tell stories of war on Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Two Stanford grads raise $11M to build a noninvasive wearable for hormone tracking
Clair Health's wearable will cost $369 and will an app-based subscription of $9.99 per month
techcrunch.com
To avoid backlash, tech giants must share their AI wealth before it’s too late
The US cannot wait for the worst job losses to hit before moving corporate and public policy in a pro-worker direction
ft.com
Carlo Ginzburg, Who Told the History of the Obscure, Dies at 87
Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna, Italy, in 1996. When he embarked on his research in 1960s, there was little interest in discovering what the everyday people of centuries past thought and believed.
nytimes.com
Trump pushes to delay appointment of new spy chief in legislative standoff
Trump says plan to keep controversial acting DNI head, Bill Pulte, in role as he pushes for surveillance, voter ID law.
aljazeera.com
Best shots as GB's Fery reaches Queen's quarter-finals
Watch the best shots as Great Britain's Arthur Ferry reaches his first ATP Tour quarter-final with a straight-set win over French veteran Adrian Mannarino at Queen's.
bbc.com
What Wisconsin swing voters say about Trump, the Iran war and America at 250
Swing voters from Wisconsin share their thoughts on the Iran war, high prices and how they're feeling about America at its 250th year marker.
npr.org
AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amaon founder Bezos says
The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.
bbc.com
Diageo boss Dave Lewis orders executives to cut jobs as restructuring kicks off
Group’s top team given cost-reduction targets as new CEO begins effort to revive fortunes of Johnnie Walker maker
ft.com
Trump: ‘Very strong’ Iran deal is a ‘wall to a nuclear weapon’
US President Donald Trump claimed that the scheduled signing of his Iran “peace deal” in Geneva on Friday would be succe
aljazeera.com
England to clear Feyi-Waboso and Mitchell for Prem final
Exeter wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell are set to make surprise returns to their club sides for Saturday's Prem final at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.
bbc.com
Google bets on Gemini to reinvent the smart home speaker
Google is betting generative AI can breathe new life into the smart speaker. The company's new $99.99 Google Home Speaker replaces the rigid commands of the Google Assistant era with more conversat...
techcrunch.com
Bellingham set to start for England against Croatia
Jude Bellingham is set to start in England's coveted number 10 role in their World Cup opener against Croatia.
bbc.com
Why are experts warning latest Ebola outbreak could be ‘worst ever’?
The virus is spreading faster than health workers can track it and international funding has slumped.
aljazeera.com
Serial killer who murdered eight women in Long Island town imprisoned for life
In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively.
bbc.com
Finland Lifts a Nuclear Device Ban, Eyeing an Uncertain World
Antti Hakkanen, Finland’s defense minister, said the lifting of the ban aligned the country’s legislation “with that of our closest NATO allies.”
nytimes.com
England vs Croatia: LIVE – World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
aljazeera.com
Streeting is prepared to trigger leadership race
Wes Streeting has suggested he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister as early as next week.
bbc.com
Starmer warns against ‘looking backwards’ to Brexit after rivals back UK’s return to EU
Speaking at the G7 summit, prime minister says he stands by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to rejoin blocEurope live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK and the European Union sh...
theguardian.com
‘I had one man spit at my poster’: Makerfield deeply divided as byelection campaign draws to a close
People across constituency say voters are ‘turning against each other’ but Labour believes they will back Andy Burnham because he is ‘bringing people together’On a wall inside Andy Burnham’s buzzy...
theguardian.com
Sciver-Brunt to miss England's next two T20 World Cup matches
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of her side's next two matches at the Women's T20 World Cup with a calf injury sustained in Tuesday's win over Ireland.
skysports.com
Fulham 'really like' two candidates to replace Silva
Fulham have two leading candidates in mind to take over from former manager Marco Silva, says the club's vice-chairman and director of football operations Tony Khan.
bbc.com
Mangione's lawyers plan psychiatric defence in state murder trial
They will argue he was suffering from "extreme emotional disturbance" at the time UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson was killed.
bbc.com
Fery beats Mannarino to reach Queen's quarter-finals
British number five Arthur Fery produces a superb display to beat Adrian Mannarino and keep home hopes alive in the HSBC Championships at Queen's.
bbc.com
The rightwing counter-revolution is gaining ground – and Labour’s softly-softly approach won’t stop it | Andy Beckett
Multiculturalism and hard-won equalities are being attacked on all fronts. Labour should look to London’s leaders, past and present, for how to stand against the tideNot for the first time, the UK...
theguardian.com
Sciver-Brunt out of England's next two World Cup matches
Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is ruled out of at least England's next two matches at the T20 World Cup by a left calf injury suffered on Tuesday.
bbc.com
Cross purposes: how the England flag got caught in a tug-of-war between rightwing nationalists and football fans
Last summer the St George’s cross was co-opted by anti-immigrant groups. Now, as the World Cup begins, some communities are reclaiming it as a symbol of a very different sort of prideAs I drove int...
theguardian.com
Northern Lebanon airport revival brings economic hope for the region
Rene Mouawad Airport to serve Istanbul, Dubai, and Mersin as part of plans to revitalise northern Lebanon's economy.
aljazeera.com
A Deadly Outbreak of Plague, Nearly 5,000 Years Before the Black Death
The oldest known cases, discovered among hunter-gatherers in Siberian graves, contradict the theory that the disease once was mild.
nytimes.com
Villeneuve: Ferrari need to focus on Hamilton if they want chance of title
Ferrari need to focus on Lewis Hamilton if they are to have a chance of winning the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' title, according to former world champion Jacques Villeneuve.
skysports.com
Collecting robot training data is dirty, unglamorous work. Some AI labs are already paying XDOF to do it
If physical AI is going to match the accomplishments of LLMs, there's a data problem that needs to be solved.
techcrunch.com
Hubble Sees Swarm of Galaxies
Looking somewhat like a swarm of bees returning to their hive, this NASA Hubble Space Telescope image released on June 12, 2026, features the galaxy cluster MACS0329-0211. Galaxy clusters...
nasa.gov
Legislation proposed to stop ‘lawfare’ targeting journalists and whistleblowers
Private members’ bills to crack down on use of Slapps are likely to attract cross-party supportA coordinated push to protect whistleblowers, journalists and victims of sexual assault from being sue...
theguardian.com
World Cup 2026: Day six
Al Jazeera’s @RahulP_Journo has your #FIFAworldcup26 day 6 recap.
aljazeera.com
Olympic medallist Simpson collapses at mile event
Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson receiving treatment in hospital following a "medical incident" at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
bbc.com
Tehran War Diary: Shooting war at home
An internationally acclaimed photojournalist in Iran turns his lens on his own city, as Tehran comes under bombardment.
aljazeera.com
Telegram challenges India app ban, calls move unconstitutional
India blocked Telegram after exam paper leaks, prompting the legal challenge.
aljazeera.com
From penalties to Pavarotti and Beckham to Bruckner: classical music and football are closer than you might think
As the World Cup gets underway, we look at the music that has soundtracked the beautiful game - and the composers who have loved itFrance ’98, when Scotland last faced Morocco at a World Cup – as...
theguardian.com
Top teaching union backs Burnham as Labour’s best chance of beating Reform
Exclusive: NASUWT leader Matt Wrack also calls for more robust change from the government on education policyUK politics live – latest updatesThe leader of one of the country’s biggest teaching uni...
theguardian.com
'I think he enjoyed that!' - Baker takes his first Test wicket
A moment to remember for Sonny Baker as he removes Rachin Ravindra for 33 to take his first Test wicket as New Zealand fall to 107-4 on the opening day of the second Test against England at The Oval.
bbc.com
Hussain: Time for ECB to back Stokes
Former England captain Nasser Hussain discussed the fallout from Ben Stokes' and Gus Atkinson's breaking of a team curfew following the first Test win over New Zealand at Lord's, saying how he'd ha...
skysports.com
Hussain: Time for ECB to back Stokes
Former England captain Nasser Hussain discussed the fallout from Ben Stokes' and Gus Atkinson's breaking of a team curfew following the first Test win over New Zealand at Lord's, saying he would ha...
skysports.com
Trump Angrily Defends Iran Deal, Belittling the One Obama Signed
President Trump at the Group of 7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election
Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election in a contest that could determine who becomes the next prime minister.
bbc.com
Russian artist and outspoken Putin critic shot dead days after protest
Russian artist was shot dead in Poland just three days after a performance protest in Berlin near the Russian embassy.
aljazeera.com
Pramaana Labs raises $27M seed round from Khosla Ventures to bring formal verification to AI
Pramaana will focus on highly sensitive verticals like law, drug discovery, and tax preparation — where errors can be costly and reliability is at a premium.
techcrunch.com
Leinster make three changes for Bulls URC final
Leinster captain Caelan Doris is fit to start Friday's United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls as Tadhg Furlong returns to the line-up.
bbc.com
Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in the occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers have vandalised and burned a mosque in the occupied West Bank village of Jaljulia, north of Ramallah.
aljazeera.com
‘No friends to the oil and gas industry’: Aberdeen South, the byelection where one topic dominates
Peter Murrell affair may feature, but contest seen as straight fight between SNP and Tories over energy policyThe contest for Aberdeen South, a constituency that spans urban social housing and deta...
theguardian.com
LIVE: Portugal vs DR Congo – World Cup 2026
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the Group K clash between Ronaldo's Portugal and DR Congo.
aljazeera.com
'Nearly men of Asian football' - Uzbekistan's rise to the World Cup
Uzbekistan are the first nation from Central Asia to qualify for the Fifa World Cup. Here is how they got to North America.
bbc.com
Cobbo scores hat-trick as Maroons level State of Origin series
Selwyn Cobbo scored a second-half hat-trick as Queensland levelled the 2026 State of Origin series with a huge 44-24 victory against New South Wales at the MCG in Melbourne.
skysports.com
Australia beat Bangladesh by nine wickets in T20 World Cup
Watch highlights as Australia beat Bangladesh by nine wickets in another eye-catching Women's T20 World Cup performance in Headingley.
bbc.com
Australia thrash Bangladesh to maintain perfect start to T20 World Cup
Australia maintained their strong start to the Women's T20 World Cup as they thrashed Bangladesh by nine wickets on Wednesday.
skysports.com
Billionaire trader Alex Gerko loses tax appeal at UK Supreme Court
Top court rules traders should pay income tax on share of trading profits
ft.com
Messi stays humble after hat-trick performance
Argentina captain Lionel Messi says equalling the record for World Cup goals "is an honour, but it is just a statistic".
bbc.com
Rising temperatures may increase flood risk through river ‘whiplash’, study finds
Sudden shifts from wet to dry weather, or vice versa, may foil typical drought- and flood-prevention measuresRising temperatures may trigger a dangerous increase in “hydroclimatic whiplash” in rive...
theguardian.com
Trump accuses Obama of ‘bribing’ Iran in 2015 nuclear deal at G7 summit
US President Donald Trump has accused his predecessor Barack Obama of ‘bribing’ Iran to agree to the 2015 nuclear deal.
aljazeera.com
South Africa play Czechia, seek World Cup win after Mexico defeat
After losing their opening group matches, both teams need a victory to keep knockout hopes alive.
aljazeera.com
Midsummer morris dancers and their mysterious goat Caprihorn: Hollie Fernando’s best portrait
‘I wanted to celebrate the women who are reinventing morris dancing. They took me to a pub and gave me a pickled egg mashed up in a packet of crisps. I felt like I’d entered a magical world’Morris...
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‘Petrol on the fire’: Sikhs in UK reconsider Reform support over response to Henry Nowak murder
Recent success among Sikh voters in doubt after party’s proposed kirpan ban adds to sense of racist scapegoating“There’s a genuine battle going on between Reform UK and Labour for Sikh voters,” say...
theguardian.com
The Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Is Finally Here
Arriving six years after Google’s last smart speaker, the new HomePod-style device was redesigned to play host to Gemini’s chatbot.
wired.com
Bystanders smash windows of private jet to rescue passengers after crash
One of the six people on board died in the crash, a local official said. The five survivors were taken to hospital and are in a stable condition.
bbc.com
Cobbo gets hat-trick in Queensland comeback thriller
Selwyn Cobbo grabs a second-half hat-trick as Queensland produce an exhilarating comeback against New South Wales to level the State of Origin series.
bbc.com
'How did that get there?!' - Bethell's brilliant catch removes Latham
Jacob Bethell takes a stunning diving catch to remove New Zealand captain Tom Latham for 27 off the bowling of Jofra Archer as the tourists fall to 58-2 on the opening morning of the second Test ag...
bbc.com
Canadian pension giant joins race to fund India’s AI-fueled data center boom
The Canadian pension giant will acquire an 8.2% stake in CtrlS, a tech giant that operates more than 15 data centers across India.
techcrunch.com
China pledges new humanitarian aid packages for Lebanon and Iran
China pledges new humanitarian aid packages for Lebanon and Iran.
aljazeera.com
I Found 22 Early Prime Day Deals That Are Worth Shopping Now
We’ve trawled the depths of Amazon to find the best deals on gear we’ve tested.
wired.com
Starmer avoids Trump spat at what might be his last G7 summit
Premier flatters president over Iran deal and shrugs off domestic travails in potential diplomatic meeting swansong
ft.com
Tech C.E.O.s to Discuss A.I. With G7 Leaders
President Trump at a working lunch with G7 leaders and tech CEOs in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
The Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): TerraMow, Mammotion
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
wired.com
Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking, foreign ministry says
Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.
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Killing Anna review – the amazing catfishing operation that flushed out Syria massacre perpetrator
Haunting documentary tells how Syrian academic Annsar Shahoud created an online persona to contact the suspected perpetrator of the Tadamon massacreSam Benstead’s piercing documentary charts what y...
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US public still favours action on climate change despite Trump’s fossil fuel drive
Two-thirds of Americans say they are worried about climate but level of media coverage does not reflect thisUS political and media discourse has drifted away from the climate crisis amid a frontal...
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Disclosure Day is great. But Spielberg overestimates our capacity for empathy
Spielberg’s sci-fi blockbuster starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor may be spectacular, but it misjudges how much abuse of groups we see as ‘other’ humans are prepared to tolerateSteven Spielberg...
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Taiwan accuses Kenya of deporting conference delegates on China’s behalf
First African nation to host the global oceans conference defends deportations, saying it 'recognises only one China'.
aljazeera.com
Pro-Palestine solidarity on display at the 2026 World Cup
Fans from Algeria to Bosnia are making sure the Palestinian cause gets attention during the World Cup.
aljazeera.com
'He's delighted!' - Fisher strikes early on his Test return
Four years on from his last Test appearance, Matt Fisher returns to the England side in style with a wicket in just his third over as he removes Devon Conway for nine on the opening morning of the...
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Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
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How sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heat
With Scotland's World Cup games expected to take place in temperatures of around 30C, Steve Clarke and his team will have to battle the conditions as well as Morocco and Brazil.
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How Modric and Croatia continue to defy the odds
The child displaced by war who won six Champions League titles and a Ballon d'Or - how Luka Modric and England's opponents Croatia continue to defy the odds.
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‘There’s a kind of magic to her work’: Maren Hassinger’s one-of-a-kind sculptures
The artist has her most significant retrospective to date in a new exhibition that encourages attenders to take partFor 50 years, the American artist Maren Hassinger has created fascinating site-sp...
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Why farmers see Colombia’s knife-edge election as a battle for the Amazon’s future
Many small-scale landowners now include conservation measures alongside everyday farming. But progress is precarious, and the threat of guerrilla violence and poverty remain whichever candidate win...
theguardian.com
Pinterest launches an experimental AI shopping app called ‘Ask Pinterest’
Pinterest has launched 'Ask Pinterest,' an experimental AI-powered shopping app that lets users seek recommendations and inspiration through a conversational interface.
techcrunch.com
Zidane Iqbal: The footballer who gave Pakistan its first World Cup moment
Manchester-born midfielder Zidane Iqbal becomes the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Floyd Mayweather faces theft charges for using bad cheque to buy a watch
Boxing legend allegedly wrote the cheque on New Year's Eve 2024 and could face up to 20 years in jail if found guilty.
aljazeera.com
‘That’s when the shark fins appeared’: your horrifying holidays – from natural disasters to missile threats
With Two Weeks in August and the return of The Four Seasons, TV dramas about nightmare getaways are having a moment. Here are Guardian readers’ tales of their ownIn early 1969, my parents booked a...
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For Iran’s Athletes, There Is No Separating Sports From Politics
From defections and protests to moments of national pride, the 2026 World Cup arrives amid decades of tension between identity and the state.
wired.com
Can Bellingham become England's superstar once more at the World Cup?
After tough love from England head coach Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham's World Cup build-up points to a special talent who can be a key figure in their quest to win the World Cup.
bbc.com
Rabiot raises concerns about MetLife Stadium pitch
France midfielder Adrien Rabiot raises concerns about the quality of the pitch at the New York New Jersey Stadium, describing it as "more like an artificial surface".
bbc.com
‘It goes so hard in both directions’: John Early and Kate Berlant on making you laugh and cry in new influencer satire
In his directorial debut Maddie’s Secret, Early plays a food influencer with bulimia in a wild flip on the modern melodramaThey don’t make film heroines quite like Maddie Ralph any more. As the cre...
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The ocean has shielded us from the worst of climate change. Now it is running a fever | Karina Von Schuckmann
Nearly every indicator of climate change is flashing red. But we still hold the tools available to bring the planet back into balanceThe ocean is running a fever. In 2025, the number of days of mar...
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Your Fault: London review – British-set remake of Spanish step-sibling romance lacks passion or fizz
A second helping of the English-language adaptation of Mercedes Ron’s trilogy sustains little chemistry between its supposedly besotted lead charactersHere is Amazon Prime’s sequel to its hit My Fa...
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England vs New Zealand LIVE! Root in as captain with Stokes absent for second Test
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Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison for third-degree rape
The Louisiana musician has now been sentenced, having pleaded guilty to the charge in MarchThe rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for third-degree rape.In March, the US musici...
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Why UK’s Makerfield by-election matters far beyond one parliamentary seat
Thursday's contest could pave the way for Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's premiership.
aljazeera.com
Real Madrid sign Silva on free transfer
Bernado Silva, who left Manchester City at the end of the season, links up with new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.
bbc.com
‘Addiction is proof there is a devil. Recovery is proof there is a God’: Irish rockers Bleech 9:3 on struggle, sobriety and their stunning debut
After two friends sponsored each other in Alcoholics Anonymous, they started making music. As they gear up for a summer of 40 festivals, the band tell their harrowing yet uplifting storyOn stage in...
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Australia thump Bangladesh in T20 World Cup
Australia beat Bangladesh by nine wickets in another eye-catching Women's T20 World Cup performance.
bbc.com
Surprisingly benign UK inflation data signals a softer Iran war hit than feared
War’s impact on UK cost of living more muted than first forecast suggesting fuel price rises have failed to spill out more widely across UK plcUK inflation stays at 2.8% as slowing food prices offs...
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Inside the ‘unacceptable’ UK fair selling property in Israeli settlements
Activists say there was no mention of Palestinians but the war on Gaza could mean see properties discounted.
aljazeera.com
World Cup predictions: Portugal vs DR Congo, England vs Croatia and more
Ronaldo chases goal-scoring record, as Portugal and England begin their World Cup campaigns.
aljazeera.com
As stubborn Starmer digs in, Streeting risks becoming biggest loser
Former health secretary was refreshingly sharp in UK economy speech but faces a formidable set of obstacles
ft.com
Congo Returns to World Cup in High Style After 52 Years Away
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s men’s soccer team arriving in Houston last week to play in the World Cup.
nytimes.com
Fuels and freight put F1 on track for net zero by 2030
Shifting from air to sea freight, investment in sustainable aviation fuel and revisions to the schedule are some of the measures helping F1 to become net zero by 2030.
bbc.com
UFC 6 review: a bloody, brilliant MMA fighting game
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S; EA Vancouver/Electronic ArtsMicromanaging your fighter is a little tedious, but the action is thrilling in this authentically detailed sporting simulationBecoming a...
theguardian.com
How Ecuador’s Andes Created a Language of Its Own
San Roque market in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is one of the main meeting points between Kichwa and Spanish. These languages have long intertwined through exchanges in the city’s markets and pu...
nytimes.com
Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone before talks to end war
As US, Iran prepare to sign MoU and start more talks, TankerTrackers monitor says Iran exports first oil in two months.
aljazeera.com
G7 leaders to boost Ukraine air defences, tighten sanctions on Russia
A statement from the G7 summit in France says leaders are united in their 'unwavering support for Ukraine'.
aljazeera.com
Here’s the latest.
Group of 7 leaders will discuss Artificial Intelligence and global imbalances on Wednesday, even as questions over Iran linger.
nytimes.com
US primaries in Oklahoma, Georgia, others: Key takeaways from the results
Trump-backed candidates fall short in primary results in the US ahead of crucial midterms in November.
aljazeera.com
Scientists discover spider that disguises itself as a parasitic fungus
Scientists have discovered a new Amazonian spider with an astonishing disguise: it looks like a parasitic fungus. The species, Taczanowskia waska, mimics both the appearance and behavior of the fun...
sciencedaily.com
Russian warship incident in Channel deeply concerning, says Starmer
PM says firing of warning shots at yacht was reckless and UK is dealing with proxy attacks from Russia ‘every day’Warning shots fired by a Russian warship sailing across the Channel on Tuesday morn...
theguardian.com
On the brink of extinction, the vaquita gets a digital lifeline
Scientists have digitally preserved the world’s most endangered marine mammal by creating highly detailed 3D models of a vaquita skeleton using advanced imaging technology. The virtual archive prov...
sciencedaily.com
Collapse by Édouard Louis review – coming to terms with a brother’s death
In the latest autofictional instalment of his family saga, the French writer makes sense of his sibling’s violent homophobia and short life At 33, the French writer Édouard Louis has already seen a...
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Nino review – time is running out for young man faced with cancer in shrewd sperm sample portrait
After being told he has throat cancer on the eve of his 30th birthday, Nino spends a fraught weekend in Paris in Pauline Loquès’ heartfelt feature debutFrench film-maker Pauline Loquès makes her fe...
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What is Ronaldo's World Cup legacy as he prepares to say goodbye?
Very rarely in life do we get an opportunity to say goodbye in real time.
skysports.com
The Long Shadow of the Iran War
Trump’s most consequential foreign policy mistake.
foreignaffairs.com
Keir Starmer says he wants to offer Burnham ‘big role’ in government to avoid leadership contest – UK politics live
Former health secretary Wes Streeting also threatened to launch a leadership contest if the prime minister did not set out a timetable to step downGood morning. Keir Starmer is still in France for...
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Arnautovic on target as Austria beat spirited Jordan
Arnautovic scores a late penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1 in Group J.
bbc.com
Dramatic rescue after plane crashes onto Texas highway
Dramatic rescue after plane crashes onto Texas highway.
aljazeera.com
Oil prices continue slide amid hopes for peace, opening of Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude drops to lowest price since early March before signing of framework deal to end US-Israel war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Starmer: Leadership challenges are 'wrong'
The prime minister spoke to the BBC ahead of the Makerfield by-election on Thursday.
bbc.com
PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest
Sir Keir Starmer urges Andy Burnham and his party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election.
bbc.com
World Cup quiz: England's previous opening games
Test your knowledge of England's previous opening games at World Cups. How much can you remember?
bbc.com
Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.
bbc.com
Georgia Republican primary delivers mixed results for Trump
US president has been at the centre of this year's midterm campaigns in a test of his influence.
aljazeera.com
Wes Streeting says he could launch leadership challenge next week
Former health secretary calls on Keir Starmer to step down to end ‘uncertainty and paralysis’Wes Streeting has said he would be prepared to challenge Keir Starmer and spark a Labour leadership cont...
theguardian.com
Who could NI face in World Cup play-offs?
BBC Sport NI looks at Northern Ireland potential World Cup play-off semi-final opponents ahead of Thursday's draw.
bbc.com
Iran war day 110: Tehran says Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten US deal
Iran warns of a 'harsh response' as Lebanon attacks test the US deal and strain Trump-Netanyahu ties.
aljazeera.com
Arnautovic scores penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1
Austria were given a scare by debutants Jordan before securing a win, rounded off by a penalty in stoppage time.
aljazeera.com
I Will Find You review – seen one maddeningly watchable Harlen Coben adaptation? You’ve seen them all
Severance’s Britt Lower stars in Netflix’s latest lot of cobblers. It’s an eight-part saga of fists and mumbling, with a script made from Play-DohA lever groans, a pipe judders and thunk; another l...
theguardian.com
Lost for years, the music of The Tiger Who Came to Tea author’s mother is heard again
Descendants of Julia Kerr gather for recital at Einstein’s summer house near Berlin where revived opera was setAlbert Einstein throws a party at his lakeside house at which he presents to his guest...
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A Fine Idea review – international development drama laden with number-crunching
Arcola theatre, London Despite some strong satire, there is too much telling and not enough showing in Christine Bacon’s play exploring global inequalityThis play about the ethics of international...
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Can 'patient' McIlroy turn 'better' US Open form into more major glory?
Rory McIlroy returns to Shinnecock Hills as a more mature and consistent US Open player than he was the last time the iconic course hosted a major, with the world No 2 backing patience as he target...
skysports.com
Ballon d'Or on the line - has Kane saved his best World Cup dance for last?
For England, the thought is frightening but very real. This could be Harry Kane's final World Cup.
skysports.com
Even the best do it! 🫣 Relatable golf FAILS by pros that your mate would do
10 shockers by golfers on PGA Tour and DP World Tour. Players include Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Kevin Na and more!
skysports.com
Austria earn first World Cup win in 36 years with victory over debutants Jordan
Austria won their first World Cup game in 36 years with a 2-1 Group J victory over tournament debutants Jordan in San Francisco.
skysports.com
England vs Croatia – World Cup 2026: Kane, predictions, TV channel, kickoff
Title contenders England begin their FIFA World Cup campaign against familiar foes Croatia in Group L in Dallas.
aljazeera.com
The Welsh sisters taking on the Hyrox World Championships
Welsh sisters Aimee and Hannah Watson are competing in the women's doubles at the Hyrox World Championships.
bbc.com
Satellite images show 10 places where water is disappearing globally
From lakes to rivers, freshwater is declining worldwide under rising climate and land pressure.
aljazeera.com
The Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory
Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.
bbc.com
UN chief blames global indifference for Haiti crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the international community has failed Haiti as gang violence deepens
aljazeera.com
UK inflation unexpectedly held steady at 2.8% in May
Figure will ease BoE fears of a lasting impact from the Iran war
ft.com
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 10
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
bbc.com
Silent carnivals, kabaddi players and home videos: Jarman award shortlist announced
Only four artist film-makers have been selected by the jury this year, for bringing their ‘deeply grounded lived experience’ to stories of migration, family and disasterWhether taking inspiration f...
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Cactus Pears review – tender and subtle story of forbidden love and a poignant awakening in India
The strictures of family and class stand between two young men and their humble dreams of happiness in an assured directorial debut from Rohan KanawadeHere is a really impressive directorial debut...
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Capital gains tax: more people have to pay, so here’s what you need to know
The rules have changed and more taxpayers are being pulled into the net, not only the wealthyLess generous rules have turned capital gains tax into a “cash machine” for the government, with income...
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Morbid by Saul Justin Newman review – why everything you think you know about longevity is wrong
Is Japan really full of centenarians? And what about ‘blue zones’? A brilliant skewering of ageing secrets and liesThere is a special place in hell reserved for doctors who trade on their authority...
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The Belfast riots, Palestine Action protests. What is terrorism now – and why the hypocrisy? | George Monbiot
The right is obsessed with ‘two-tier policing’. This is indeed a two-tier government – but the real victims are progressives“If you are targeting people on the basis of the colour of their skin,” t...
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Plantwatch: Russian dandelion offers solution to global rubber shortage
Scientists are returning to a wartime solution that may be more sustainable than the traditional rubber treeThere is a global shortage of natural rubber and dandelions may be coming to the rescue....
theguardian.com
Lib Dems to urge Labour to drop ‘torpor and timidity’ on EU and rejoin single market
Exclusive: Ed Davey to make call ahead of 10th anniversary of Brexit vote, in strengthening of party’s position on EUThe Lib Dems will urge Andy Burnham to end Labour’s “torpor and timidity” toward...
theguardian.com
With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet
Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz inflicted global pain during the months-long conflict with the U.S. and Israel. A tentative deal is in place, but questions remain about the key waterway.
npr.org
Trump's Iran agreement dominates G7 but big questions remain
The U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran has rocked the global economy and decimated Trump's standing at home
npr.org
Trump administration releases preliminary agreement with Iran
The Trump administration shared the details of the preliminary agreement to end the war with Iran on Wednesday, as President Trump took questions at a press conference at the G7 summit.
npr.org
'Wonderful!' - Austria's Schmid finds top corner with stunning strike
Romano Schmid opens the scoring for Austria with "wonderful" strike into the top corner.
bbc.com
Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.
bbc.com
Highlights: Messi equals Klose scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria
Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's joint-top all-time leading scorer with a hat-trick, as reigning champions Argentina begin their defence with a 3-1 win over Algeria.
bbc.com
Low Water at San Carlos Reservoir
Drought and water releases drained the Arizona reservoir to levels that have led to widespread fish deaths.
nasa.gov
Investors pile into bullish dollar bets as ‘US exceptionalism’ trade returns
Traders expect buoyant American economy to keep Fed from cutting rates despite oil price fall
ft.com
Jeff Bezos backs UK start-up CuspAI in $400mn funding round
New financing will more than quadruple the two-year-old AI company’s valuation to $2.6bn
ft.com
Is this England’s best team since 1966?
A decade after the Brexit vote, English football has moved in the opposite direction: towards a European passing game
ft.com
AI and tech groups not in ‘a bubble situation’, says Schroders CIO
UK asset manager is optimistic in year of historically large tech IPOs
ft.com
Huawei’s big comeback tests limits of US chip controls
Seven years after being written off the Chinese tech giant is making technical advances that appear to sidestep Washington curbs
ft.com
We have to manage the AI revolution
There must be a global agreement on how the technology is controlled
ft.com
What is behind the new boom in Colombian cocaine
Leftwing rebels have been replaced by gangsters selling ever more drugs to Europe and Asia
ft.com
British Council faces more job cuts to help pay off £197m loan
National Audit Office says agency proposes closing operations in 11 countries as part of turnaround planThe British Council faces cutting its workforce further and closing operations in 11 countrie...
theguardian.com
‘In the past, there was lots of swearing and saying you were crap’: my day at the all-new Italia Conti stage school
From Noël Coward to Martine McCutcheon, the famed institution has been hothousing talent for more than a century. Our writer finds there’s a softer approach these days – and a food bankWhen I walk...
theguardian.com
Lionel Messi rewrites history books at record sixth World Cup
Messi scores three exactly 20 years to the day he made his World Cup debut for Argentina.
aljazeera.com
Hat-trick hero Messi writes himself into history as Argentina beat Algeria
The eyes of the world were mesmerised by the untouchable Lionel Messi as he wrote himself into history by scoring a stunning hat-trick to give Argentina the perfect start to their World Cup title d...
skysports.com
'Magnificent' - Messi scores hat-trick to equal Klose scoring record
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to reach 16 World Cup goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record.
bbc.com
Trump administration seeks to halt air pollution lawsuit against xAI
US Department of Justice claims NAACP lawsuit threatens 'national, economic, and energy security'.
aljazeera.com
Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup
Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.
aljazeera.com
Haaland scores two goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on World Cup return
The Manchester City striker scored his first goals at a major international tournament as Norway powered past Iraq.
aljazeera.com
From tragedy to World Cup history - Iraq scorer Hussein's story
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein's journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn.
bbc.com
No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup
Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the World Cup too.
bbc.com
Will a ban keep the UK’s kids off social media? – podcast
Governments around the world want to keep under-16s off YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Australia has introduced a ban and now the UK is doing the same. Stephen Byrne and Chris Stokel-Walker reportK...
theguardian.com
UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon
UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon
aljazeera.com
Ghosts of empire: A quarantine centre and Laikipia’s colonial past
A US Ebola quarantine centre has sparked protests in Laikipia, Kenya, over land and sovereignty concerns.
aljazeera.com
Haaland stars on World Cup debut as Norway sink Iraq
Erling Haaland starred on his World Cup debut, scoring twice to help Norway to a 4-1 win over Iraq in Boston.
skysports.com
‘Humiliation’: Trump battles charge his Iran deal is worse than Obama’s
US president’s critics ask if concessions to Tehran in purported agreement were worth four months of war
ft.com
Highlights: Haaland scores twice in Norway win over Iraq
Erling Haland scores two goals as Norway begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq.
bbc.com
England will not adapt style despite USA heat - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.
bbc.com
Scientists say most of what’s in your food is still a mystery
Scientists are beginning to explore a hidden world of thousands of food chemicals that go far beyond the nutrients listed on nutrition labels. This “nutritional dark matter” may hold the key to und...
sciencedaily.com
Brazil convicts Jair Bolsonaro's son of pursuing US help in father's legal battle
Eduardo Bolsonaro called the conviction "baseless and senseless".
bbc.com
Which France and World Cup records did Mbappe break against Senegal?
France captain overtakes Giroud with 58 goals for his country and the most for Les Bleus at a World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Israel kills four in Lebanon as Trump criticises Netanyahu
Warning comes as Trump also criticises Netanyahu over Israel's attacks on Lebanon.