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Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-18
Voicemails for Isabelle review – Netflix romcom picks creepy over cute
Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson stumble in this mushy, overlong story of a woman leaving voicemails for her dead sisterThere’s a fine line between romantic comedy and creepy thriller, and while redef...
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US Open: Full R2 groupings and tee times for Friday's second round
Groupings and tee times for the second round of the 126th US Open, held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.
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West Indies edge out Scotland for seven-run win
The West Indies overcame Scotland by seven runs and stayed unbeaten at the Women's T20 World Cup after a madcap match at Headingley.
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Switzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1, top Group B in World Cup
All five goals were scored in the final 30 minutes as the match in Los Angeles erupted to life in the closing stages.
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Super sub Manzambi helps Switzerland close on knockout stages with thumping win
Switzerland took a giant leap towards qualifying for the World Cup knockout stages with an emphatic 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Los Angeles.
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Manzambi double propels Switzerland to win against Bosnia
Substitute Johan Manzambi scores twice in a thrilling final 20 minutes, as Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 to edge towards a place in the World Cup round of 32.
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West Indies edge Scotland in thrilling contest
Watch the highlights as Scotland fall agonisingly short of a famous victory against West Indies at the T20 World Cup at Headingley.
bbc.com
SpaceX plots $20bn bond deal after record IPO
AI and rocket group is tapping debt markets after raising $86bn in stock market debut
ft.com
Mamdani gives New York Knicks keys to city after NBA title
The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA title in 53 years with a frenzied ticker-tape parade through Manhattan.
aljazeera.com
Jean Houston, ‘Midwife of Souls’ Who Advised Hillary Clinton, Dies at 89
Jean Houston in 1996. During her multiday workshops, participants engaged in imaginary conversations with historical figures like Gandhi and translated their dreams into elaborate dances.
nytimes.com
NASA Mission to Study Space Weather Impacts of Earth’s Atmosphere
NASA selected a mission concept to research how space weather and dynamics within Earth’s atmosphere influence the space environment and help improve prediction capabilities for impacts on crucial...
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Are prices really dropping in the US, as Trump claims?
Donald Trump boasts on social media that since signing of MoU for peace deal, oil is flowing and prices are dropping.
aljazeera.com
Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies
Scotland come up agonisingly short of a famous victory at the T20 World Cup as West Indies somehow come through to win a tumultuous game at Headingley.
bbc.com
Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move
The emergency economic package comes amid an ongoing US pressure campaign that has left the island nation reeling.
aljazeera.com
Windies take three wickets in an over as Scotland are defeated
Watch as Aaliyah Alleyne takes three wickets in the 18th over to help West Indies edge past Scotland at the Women's T20 World Cup in Headingley.
bbc.com
AI inference startup Baseten reportedly raising $1.5B months after its last mega round
Startup Baseten is reportedly close to finalizing a $1.5 billion round at a $13 billion as the “inference gold rush" marches on.
techcrunch.com
Myanmar military airstrike kills seven civilians in Rakhine state
A Myanmar military airstrike on the Rakhine state town of Kyauktaw killed at least seven civilians.
aljazeera.com
Switzerland's Manzambi scores superb double against Bosnia
20-year-old Johan Manzambi scores twice as Switzerland beat Bosnia in their 2026 World Cup match in Los Angeles.
bbc.com
Burnham hoping to win UK by-election as Starmer’s future hangs in the balance
Victory for the Labour leadership hopeful would herald further upheaval in British politics
ft.com
The White House Is Making Up Its Rules for AI in Real Time
Anthropic still can’t distribute Claude Mythos or Fable 5 after running afoul of the Trump administration. But no one can say exactly what the company did wrong.
wired.com
Polls close in historic Makerfield byelection that could see Andy Burnham elected and pave way for end of Starmer – UK politics live
Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step asideGood evening, and welcome to the Guardian’s Makerfield byelection live blog. The polls h...
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Stokes expected to return for third Test against New Zealand
Ben Stokes is expected to make a return to the England line-up for the third Test against New Zealand.
skysports.com
Polls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10
Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor predicted to beat Reform but Keir Starmer is unlikely to easily step asideMakerfield byelection – latest updatesPolls have closed in Makerfield, Aberdeen South, an...
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Queen James review – a fabulous documentary about the male lovers of Britain’s first king
Historian Gareth Russell has a gift. He’s entertaining and endlessly amusing in this confident TV transfer of his book about James I’s intimate companionsThat James I let his reign be shaped by his...
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Neville: France still favourites despite England display
Gary Neville believes England produced the best football of the World Cup so far in their second-half display against Croatia, but remains unconvinced that Thomas Tuchel's side should be considered...
skysports.com
Burnham brings in top economists before possible leadership run
Labour mayor giving advisory roles to ex-Bank of England economist and others seen as attempt to reassure marketsMakerfield byelection – latest updatesThree economic heavyweights have been brought...
theguardian.com
Neymar will not play in Brazil’s World Cup match against Haiti due to injury
Brazil's record goal-scorer continues to struggle with injuries after being named in their World Cup 2026 squad.
aljazeera.com
Vance Lashes Out at Israeli Critics of U.S.-Iran Agreement to End the War
Vice President JD Vance during a news briefing at the White House on Thursday. He lashed out at critics of President Trump’s deal with Iran.
nytimes.com
'Best 15 minutes any team has played' | England impress Neville
Gary Neville speaks highly on England and Thomas Tuchel after their win against Croatia in the World Cup, but says France remain his favourites to win the tournament.
skysports.com
Snap spins off AI video team into new company, Dotmo, due to costs
The Snapchat maker is spinning off yet another internal unit. Dotmo will be comprised of current Snap staff who are leaving the social media company to focus on AI video development.
techcrunch.com
Iran’s supreme leader says approved US deal despite having ‘different’ view
Iran says it has suspended Strait of Hormuz transit charges for commercial vessels for 60 days.
aljazeera.com
Gaza fans chase World Cup joy amid blackout, displacement and war
World Cup matches offer residents of Gaza a brief escape from war, blackouts and life in tents.
aljazeera.com
NASA Awards Contract for Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition
NASA has selected eight new companies and will acquire new data products from six existing Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition contract holders to expand the range of commercial satellite data av...
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Lionel Messi’s father undergoing treatment for health issues, family says
Family statement comes two days after an emotional Messi wiped away tears in Argentina's World Cup match against Algeria.
aljazeera.com
Renato Rosaldo, Anthropologist Who Disrupted His Discipline, Dies at 85
After his wife’s death while doing fieldwork, he rejected writing as a detached observer, setting off a profound shift in cultural anthropology.
nytimes.com
Sutton's World Cup score predictions - second group games
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the second round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
bbc.com
Tuchel: Saka unlikely to start against Ghana
Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka will be nursed through the next week of training but is unlikely to start for England until the final World Cup group game against Panama.
skysports.com
'Inept' and 'brainless' bouncer barrage leaves England on the back foot
England began day two of the Oval Test hoping to polish off the New Zealand innings pronto.
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OpenAI is bringing on some big guns in the lead-up to its IPO
OpenAI is bulking up before its IPO, landing Transformer co-inventor Noam Shazeer from Google DeepMind and former Trump AI policy official Dean Ball in the same week.
techcrunch.com
US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".
bbc.com
Mercedes withdraw appeal of Gasly Monaco podium reinstatement
Mercedes have withdrawn their request for a right of review into the Monaco Grand Prix result after Alpine's successful appeal saw Pierre Gasly reinstated to the podium.
skysports.com
Fraser shines as Scotland make strong start against West Indies
Katherine Fraser gets off to a positive start for Scotland in the first innings of the women's T20 World Cup against West Indies.
bbc.com
England's day to forget as New Zealand take control of second Test
England close day two of the second Test against New Zealand on 222-6, trailing by 169 after a day of poor decisions leaves the tourists firmly in control at the close of play at The Oval.
bbc.com
Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ
Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
bbc.com
Meta’s AI Workers Are Revolting, Peter Thiel’s Secret Society, and SBF’s Plea to Trump
On today’s Uncanny Valley, we dive into the dysfunction in Meta’s newly formed AI unit and why it’s been driving already-low employee morale even further into the ground.
wired.com
Messi's father dealing with 'health-related situation'
Lionel Messi's father is currently dealing with a "health-related situation", the family said in a statement on Thursday.
bbc.com
Danny Simmons, Painter and Activist From a Creative Family, Dies at 72
Danny Simmons at his home in Brooklyn in 2004. “Danny’s the fine artist” in the family, his brother Russell Simmons told The New York Times in 2004. “The real thing, a cultural hero.”
nytimes.com
From Suriname to Space: Rohit Goeptar’s Shares his Journey to NASA
Rohit Goeptar was born into a poor family in Suriname, South America, the kind where both parents work three jobs and they still can only provide food and shelter for their family. At around a...
nasa.gov
Advantage NZ as England wickets tumble after maiden Phillips ton
New Zealand claimed the key wickets of Joe Root and Harry Brook to seize control of the second Test against England after Glenn Phillips' maiden Test century helped the tourists build a commanding...
skysports.com
Clarke backs Scotland to embrace underdog tag
Steve Clarke believes Scotland are often at their best when expectations are against them as they prepare for a World Cup showdown with Morocco.
skysports.com
Almost half of U.S. singles feel negatively about AI in dating, Match says
About 47% of singles look negatively at the use of AI in dating -- but, many dating app users are open to AI helping with profile punch-ups and conversation starters.
techcrunch.com
Can the Global South have a say in global affairs?
China calls for stronger representation for emerging economies.
aljazeera.com
Mokoena's late penalty earns South Africa draw against Czech Republic
Teboho Mokoena scores an 83rd-minute penalty to earn South Africa a draw against the Czech Republic at the World Cup.
bbc.com
Late penalty gifts South Africa first point against wasteful Czech Republic
Teboho Mokoena's late penalty gifted South Africa their first point of the World Cup after wasteful Czech Republic failed to make their chances pay in a 1-1 draw in Atlanta.
skysports.com
Tariq El Sawah, Guantánamo Prisoner Sent to Bosnia, Dies at 68
Tariq El Sawah in 2016, the year his story was included in a New York Times investigation into the mental health damage afflicting military detainees at Guantánamo Bay and elsewhere.
nytimes.com
Messi's father dealing with 'health-related situation'
Lionel Messi's father is currently dealing with a "health-related situation", the family said in a statement on Thursday.
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Desert Field Test With NASA Advanced Rover Prototype
Description A prototype four-wheel rover developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory with advanced mobility and robotic autonomy capabilities trundled across the Colorado Desert near Plaster City...
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Olympic medallist Simpson recovering after collapse
Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is making 'encouraging improvement' in hospital after collapsing at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
bbc.com
World Cup 2026: South Africa grab 1-1 draw with Czechia with late penalty
Teboho Mokoena equalises through a late penalty to salvage a draw for South Africa in their Group A clash with Czechia.
aljazeera.com
Amazon hopes to challenge Nvidia more directly by selling its AI chips
AWS is in talks to sell its chips to other data centers. CEO Andy Jassy has said this represents a $50 billion opportunity for the company.
techcrunch.com
NASA Testing Advanced Capabilities for Moon, Mars Rovers
On a bleak stretch of the Colorado Desert in Southern California, a compact four-wheeled rover recently trundled about 16 miles (26 kilometers) with minimal intervention from the team of engineers...
nasa.gov
Rape convictions under review after detective allegedly used AI chatbot for paperwork
Derbyshire Police investigating whether officer used software to secure desired court outcome
ft.com
England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ
England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.
bbc.com
Pakistan signs US-Iran MoU
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on OnlyFans: revelations of abusive middlemen merit MPs’ attention | Editorial
Reports of agents taking 50% of women’s earnings undermine the company’s rhetoric of empowerment Since its launch a decade ago, and throughout its journey to becoming one of the UK’s most successfu...
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NASA’s Lucy Reveals Wobbling, Peanut-Shaped Asteroid
Even small asteroids lead complex lives. During its flyby of the asteroid Donaldjohanson last year, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft revealed the asteroid to be a wobbly, peanut-shaped body that has undergon...
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‘Cynical to get power’: Michel Barnier on Boris Johnson, Brexit and the EU’s future
Former negotiator believes in an unstable world, it is ‘perfectly possible’ the UK can rejoin the EU with old opt-outsUK could keep special pre-Brexit terms if it rejoined EU, Michel Barnier saysA...
theguardian.com
UK attorney general tells staff to stop using X amid disinformation concerns
Exclusive: Richard Hermer’s department understood to be first in government to restrict use after recent riotsThe attorney general has told his office to no longer post on X, making it the first UK...
theguardian.com
Mivo’s new app takes a mindful approach to managing screen time
Doomscrolling on social media is a very common problem and can feel like an endless loop of constantly losing track of time. Instead of tackling this issue with strict limits, a new mindful screen...
techcrunch.com
Trump Mocked Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos by Showing Off Fawning Texts
“You would not believe the texts I got from these tech guys,” NYT reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan quote Donald Trump as telling associates in an upcoming book.
wired.com
Scandinavia seals O’Brien’s landmark success with Gold Cup glory
Aidan O’Brien brought up his 100th career winner at Royal Ascot in the meeting’s feature race, as Scandinavia got up in the final strides to win a thrilling renewal of the Gold Cup.
skysports.com
Beever-Jones set to sign new deal at Chelsea
England international Aggie Beever-Jones is expected to stay at Chelsea this summer with a new deal extending her stay.
bbc.com
AI data centers just got a government-mandated fast lane to the grid
FERC told grid operators to give data centers a fast lane for interconnections, but it failed to address electricity supply shortages.
techcrunch.com
Hot-head Moutet courts more controversy at Queen's Club
Hot-headed Frenchman Corentin Moutet courted more controversy in the HSBC Championship at Queen's Club on Thursday.
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Grief, tears as families hold rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike
Grief, tears as families hold last rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike.
aljazeera.com
Giant Messi portrait carved into a Philippine beach for the World Cup
A Filipino artist has created a giant sand portrait of Lionel Messi on a beach in Tandag, Philippines.
aljazeera.com
U.S. lifts blockade on Iranian ports as 60-day clock for a final deal starts ticking
The U.S. is allowing ships to enter and exit Iranian ports and coastal areas as the countries move to a new phase of negotiations over the next 60 days.
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Milestone, then misery - Gay reaches 50 and then gives wicket away
England opener Emilio Gay makes a patient 53 in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, but after reaching the milestone, he's then caught in bizarre circumstances in the very next ball as...
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Which players and teams have beat the heat so far at World Cup?
Nick Wright looks into the numbers behind which players and teams have beaten the heat so far at 2026 World Cup.
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Texas government data breach allowed hackers to steal 3 million driver’s licenses and passports
A data breach involving government-issued ID documents affects over three million people in Texas.
techcrunch.com
Southern Lebanon residents doubt US-Iran agreement will bring lasting calm
Residents of southern Lebanon expressed scepticism that hostilities would end after the US-Iran MoU to end the war.
aljazeera.com
JD Vance tells Israel ‘you can’t kill your way out’ of security problems
US vice president defends Iran war MoU, framing war as victory for Washington regardless of negotiation outcome.
aljazeera.com
US Supreme Court eases restrictions on drug users owning firearms
Court sides unanimously with marijuana user who argued law barring him from owning firearms violated US Constitution.
aljazeera.com
New Zealand make World Cup history with first mother-son duo
New Zealand make history as Tyler and Jenny Bindon become the first mother-son duo to play at the World Cup.
bbc.com
Teen-aged Suspect in U.S. Consulate Shooting Is Arrested at Toronto Airport
Toronto Pearson Airport last year. A man wanted for firing shots at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto was arrested here on Thursday.
nytimes.com
The world may not like Trump’s Gaza plan — but there is no alternative
If even I, an implacable opponent of the president, can accept this as the best option, then surely others can too?
ft.com
Sen. Sanders wants Americans to have a say — and stake — in the future of AI
Sen. Bernie Sanders talks with NPR's Juana Summers about his new legislation, which would create a sovereign wealth fund, and give the American people a say in regulating AI.
npr.org
‘Queer Eye’s’ life coach Karamo Brown launches Kē, a wellness app featuring his AI digital clone
Karamo Brown, famous for his pep talks on Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” has jumped into the wellness and AI space with his new app, Kē. After spending a year and a half focusing on his own journey—f...
techcrunch.com
More than 1,000 killed in Israel attacks on Gaza since ceasefire
An Israeli attack on a vehicle in Gaza City has killed at least three Palestinians.
aljazeera.com
Obama Presidential Center dedication: A nod to a past era in politics and future hopes
All living former presidents gathered for the dedication of the Obama presidential center in Chicago. It was a star studded event that harkened back to a more-optimistic era in American politics.
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Scandinavia wins Gold Cup to bring up O'Brien ton
Scandinavia beats Trawlerman to win the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and land trainer Aidan O'Brien his 100th winner at the festival.
bbc.com
Israel kills at least three Palestinians in Gaza City drone strike
Gaza's Health Ministry says at least 1,007 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the so-called 'ceasefire'.
aljazeera.com
A Royal Ascot thriller | Watch Scandinavia's Gold Cup victory in full!
Watch in full as Scandinavia and Trawlerman served up a Royal Ascot classic in the Gold Cup on Thursday.
skysports.com
Rice expected to be fit to face Ghana despite back pain
Declan Rice is expected to be available for England's World Cup match against Ghana after suffering from lower back pain during the win over Croatia.
bbc.com
Stages of Star Formation
This image, captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and released on June 5, 2026, shows just a small portion of one of the Orion Molecular Clouds, a long and massive filament of cold ga...
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The Major Oak, Ancient Tree of Robin Hood Legend, Has Died
The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest Nature Reserve in Nottinghamshire, England, in May.
nytimes.com
Andy Burnham being advised by former chair of UK fiscal watchdog
Richard Hughes brought in to prepare Manchester mayor with how the markets might interpret policies should he become PM
ft.com
VAT on private school fees not caused exodus to state sector, says Bridget Phillipson
Education secretary cites admissions data for England, saying Labour is ‘rebalancing the system to focus on 94% of kids in state schools’Adding VAT to private school fees has failed to trigger an e...
theguardian.com
Niger says soldiers, civilians killed in armed attack on Niamey airport
Ministry of Defence says 11 soldiers, 2 civilians and 22 attackers killed in Diori Hamani International Airport assault.
aljazeera.com
3 Amazon Workers Say They’re Under Investigation for Speaking Out About Data Centers
The software engineers filed a complaint with Seattle’s civil rights office accusing Amazon of illegally retaliating against them for expressing their personal
wired.com
Showdown in the desert: the small town fending off a new California gold rush
A prospecting company’s search for gold has the town of Lone Pine and Indigenous leaders on edge, as the Trump administration green lights new projects across the American westLone Pine, population...
theguardian.com
Many World Cup Fans Would Rather Skip the Hydration Breaks
Even in Toronto, World Cup play is paused once each half for a “hydration break.”
nytimes.com
Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
bbc.com
Apple opens up App Store to new competition in Brazil
Apple’s grip on iPhone app distribution is loosening in another major market: Brazil.
techcrunch.com
MapTap, a daily geography game, is my new Wordle
MapTap is a phone game that will make you feel smarter after you play it.
techcrunch.com
Why Iran believes deal with US leaves it stronger than before
Iran has come out of the war's first chapter stronger than many expected, but its next challenge may be harder, the BBC Persian Service's Amir Azimi writes.
bbc.com
Continuity or change? What to know about Colombia’s run-off election
Far-right Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Ivan Cepeda compete for the presidency on starkly different platforms.
aljazeera.com
Gold executives warn of smuggling ‘crisis’
Head of World Gold Council says illicit flows have risen to more than $120bn a year
ft.com
General Intuition in talks to raise $300M at around $2B valuation
General Intuition is in talks to raise around $300 million at a roughly $2 billion valuation from backers including Jeff Bezos. The startup trains AI agents on spatial-temporal reasoning.
techcrunch.com
Young men in UK are not more rightwing than older groups, study says
Exclusive: Analysis shows men aged 18 to 25 are less progressive than women their age, but less likely to vote for rightwing parties than other age groups of menYoung men are not turning to rightwi...
theguardian.com
A tech worker-backed PAC is bringing a $5M knife to Big Tech’s $100M gunfight
Guardrails positions itself as a populist political movement that runs on small donations from people in the trenches of the AI boom.
techcrunch.com
Exeter's Feyi-Waboso declares himself fit for Prem final
Star wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso clears himself to play in Saturday's Prem final against Northampton in a huge boost for Exeter Chiefs.
bbc.com
All of a sudden Labour is rushing to do some good. Call it the 'Burnham effect' | Polly Toynbee
The end of outsourcing government jobs, from cleaners to security, is just one progressive idea set in motion in this pivotal byelection weekIn the quiet pause before the storm of the Makerfield re...
theguardian.com
World Cup: Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied Canada entry for Germany match
Wahi was unauthorised for travel after he was reportedly arrested last month in a French spot-fixing investigation.
aljazeera.com
London Hospital Worker Tried to Sell Catherine’s Medical Records, Reports Say
Catherine, Princess of Wales in Windsor, England, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Silicon Valley’s Elite Financial Advisers Say This Era of Wealth Is Different
The rich are getting richer. Here’s what wealth advisers are telling their tech clients right now.
wired.com
Truss the saviour exposes ‘Labour’s secret plan’ | John Crace
Totally lacking in self-awareness, ex-PM also appears to be ignorant of something everyone else has known for agesUK politics live – latest updatesIt’s one of the great philosophical questions of o...
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How did you overcome your Brexit fallouts with family or friends?
A decade on, have you healed the rift, or is your relationship beyond repair? With the 10th anniversary of the 2016 EU referendum result approaching, we would like to hear from people on how the vo...
theguardian.com
Dancing to artefacts: London Museum will be ‘democratic’ space for all, says director
A decade in the making, the museum will reopen in November in two restored market halls that will house 7m objects and host late-night DJ setsThe new London Museum will be “a social space for the c...
theguardian.com
World Cup 2026: Day seven
Al Jazeera’s @RahulP_Journo has your #FIFAworldcup26 day 7 recap.
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Sutton outlines cost of Celtic 'rebuild': 'There needs to be a lot of change'
Chris Sutton admits that 'a lot of change' is needed at Celtic and gives an estimate on how much that might cost the club in the summer transfer window.
skysports.com
Kane is England's greatest striker, says Lineker
Gary Lineker thinks Harry Kane is "the greatest English striker we've ever had" after the England captain equalled his record of 10 World Cup goals.
bbc.com
Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial
Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.
bbc.com
These are the Palestinians that Israel has killed during Gaza’s ‘ceasefire’
Israel has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians since agreeing to a US-brokered ‘ceasefire’ in its genocidal war.
aljazeera.com
‘Ordinary people are being erased’: one director’s audacious fightback against AI – featuring Frinton
Marc Isaacs’ film Synthetic Sincerity may look like a documentary, but its fictional premise – a lab that scrapes movies to harvest human emotions – shines a hard light on just how far AI can goIn...
theguardian.com
Patients die in Gaza waiting for medical evacuations Israel keeps blocking
Despite having medical referrals to leave Gaza, Palestinians are not allowed to leave.
aljazeera.com
What went wrong for Cristiano Ronaldo in his first World Cup 2026 match?
Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane began the World Cup in style, but what happened to Ronaldo and Portugal?
aljazeera.com
Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.
bbc.com
Europe should speak to Putin, says Austrian chancellor
Christian Stocker tells FT that there is ‘momentum’ around Ukraine peace talks
ft.com
Post your questions for Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas
The voice behind Dancing in the Street, Heat Wave and many more is releasing her first album in 22 years – and will take on your questionsMartha Reeves is one of the defining voices of 1960s pop, s...
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Stokes included in Durham squad for Friday's County Championship game
England captain Ben Stokes has been included in Durham's 15-man squad for Friday's County Championship clash with Northamptonshire.
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Stokes to play for Durham in County Championship on Friday
England captain Ben Stokes will play in Durham's County Championship game against Northamptonshire, starting on Friday.
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Aardman exhibition marks animation studio’s half a century in Bristol
Show features characters and sets from likes of Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep and celebrates roots in cityAardman’s most famous characters, Wallace and Gromit, may be denizens of northern...
theguardian.com
Brahms: Violin Sonatas album review – Ehnes and Armstrong’s performances exude an effortless rightness
Ehnes/Armstrong(Seattle Chamber Music Society)The Canadian violinist and American pianist – musical partners for over three decades – bring assurance and grace to these three violin sonatas written...
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Spotify’s reserved ticket sales to music superfans are now going live
Spotify is launching "Reserved," a new system that will hold two concert tickets for an artist's superfans before they're on sale to the public.
techcrunch.com
UK court convicts two men for spying for Hong Kong, China
The men, dual Chinese-British nationals, are believed to be the first people convicted of spying for China in Britain.
aljazeera.com
Leading figures from Eton college to attend rightwing London summit
Exclusive: Event co-founded by Jordan Peterson will bring together global populist-right figures, US state officials and Eton teachersThe Reform UK MPs Sarah Pochin and Andrew Rosindell will be the...
theguardian.com
Motherwell appoint Johansson as new manager
Motherwell have appointed Alfred Johansson as the club's new manager, replacing Jens Berthel Askou at Fir Park.
skysports.com
'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup
Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.
bbc.com
'He was playing so well' - Duckett run out as NZ make breakthrough
England lose their first wicket as Ben Duckett is run out for 36 by New Zealand's Nathan Smith on day two of the second Test at The Oval, with the home side 45-1 in their first innings.
bbc.com
In Britain, resisting a genocide is now treated as terrorism
The Filton 4 case reveals a democracy more frightened of protesters than of the destruction they protest against.
aljazeera.com
Dropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham
Ben Stokes will make his return to action for Durham after being named in their squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire on Friday.
bbc.com
'He's led New Zealand's charge' - Phillips scores first Test hundred
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips scores his first Test century against England at The Oval, to help his side reach 391 on the second day of the second Test.
bbc.com
Motherwell appoint Johansson as Askou successor
Alfred Johansson is the new manager at Motherwell, with the 35-year-old Swede aiming to build on the success of last season at Fir Park.
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Sheffield-based star Thibeault added to undisputed world title clash
Sheffield-based star Tamm Thibeault will face Desley Robinson in an unified world title clash in August, live on Sky Sports.
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What have we learned from the first round of World Cup group games?
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Czechia vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup 2026
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as South Africa and Czechia face off in Group A.
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Adobe adds its AI assistant to Premiere, Illustrator and InDesign
Adobe is updating its Firefly AI assistant with new chops, and adding it to Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign and Frame.io.
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The celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why iconic Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappe is misunderstood, and seen as arrogant when he's not.
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Gulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran’s Missiles, Analysts Say
A billboard with a photo of a missile and a message saying “Every missile has one message” in Tehran, Iran, earlier this year.
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Why are England playing a darts song at the World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the range of goal songs being used at the 2026 World Cup
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Zack Polanski cleared over houseboat tax row
Polanski was registered to vote at an east London marina but was not paying council tax.
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Weekly sports quiz: World Cups, F1 and NBA
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Deal Offers Hope for Shipping
A gas station in Austin, Texas, this week.
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Post your questions for Minions supremo Pierre Coffin
As the cute, yellow, gibberish-spouting creatures return in Minions & Monsters, the animator who voices them and has directed five of the films in the franchise will be taking your questionsBel...
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Jury sent out to consider verdicts in Jeffrey Donaldson's sex abuse trial
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
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Read the full text of Trump's preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war
Here is the text of the memorandum of understanding that was signed Wednesday by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as well as Pakistan's prime minister.
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Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military
A Taliban security officer using a mobile phone in Kandahar, Afghanistan, last year. Civil servants and members of the country’s armed forces have been told not to bring smartphones to work.
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Iran says it will charge a ‘payment for services’ in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it will charge a ‘payment for services’ in the Strait of Hormuz
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Most of Great Britain’s major rail operators are back in public hands – is it working?
Explore the Guardian’s tracker to see which operators are nationalised and if services are improving under public ownershipThe majority of Great Britain’s major rail operators are now in public own...
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Scientists discover an earthquake gate as California faults reach their highest stress levels in 1,000 years
A new study suggests Southern California's major fault system is more stressed than at any point in the last 1,000 years. Researchers found that the Cajon Pass, where the San Andreas and San Jacint...
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Hegseth Berates NATO Allies for ‘Shameful’ Response to U.S. War in Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a NATO meeting on Thursday.
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What's going on with stoppage time at the World Cup?
Pierluigi Collina decided to wage war on time-wasting at this World Cup, changing tack from the last tournament. But has it been a success so far?
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Samsung The Frame Pro 2026 Review: Pricey But Worth It
The Frame Pro 2026 benefits from meaningful tweaks. AI audio and picture tuning work in tandem with a new anti-glare coating to deliver impressive benefits.
wired.com
Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.
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World Cup 2026: Key takeaways from the opening group stage matches
From viral fan moments to on-field controversies, as well as the biggest stars, best performances, upsets and more.
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Scottish Premiership: Every match across opening weekend live on Sky Sports
Every match across the opening weekend of the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season will be shown live on Sky Sports.
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Aberdeen fixtures: Dons face tough start to new season
Aberdeen will kick off their 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season at home to Hearts on August 1, live on Sky Sports.
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Hibernian fixtures: Rangers and Hearts in opening five fixtures
Hibernian will kick off their 2026/27 Scottish Premiership campaign at home to Motherwell on August 2, live on Sky Sports, with Rangers and Hearts to come early in the season.
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Beaumont in squad for historic Lord's Test but no place for Dean
Tammy Beaumont returns for England's inaugural Lord's Test match against India this July after being left out of the T20 World Cup squad, but there is no place white-ball vice-captain Charlie Dean.
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Pixi’s new iOS app turns text messages into interactive AR experiences
Forget stickers, GIFs, and emoji reactions. Pixi is betting that the next evolution of messaging is interactive augmented reality (AR).
techcrunch.com
British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain
Authorities in Catalonia confirmed that the 63-year-old died in the Palau de Noguera area on Wednesday.
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Accenture warns of lower revenue growth as AI threatens IT consultancy
Shares fall 14% in pre-market trading, extending a decline fuelled by concerns technology will hit business model
ft.com
Wales face Albania in World Cup play-offs round one
Wales will have to beat Albania and either Romania or Norway in successive two-legged play-off ties if they are to reach next summer's Women's World Cup.
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Ivory Coast's Wahi denied entry to Canada
The Ivory Coast football federation have announced their forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada for their next World Cup game.
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Hubble Glimpses Merging Galaxy Clusters
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy cluster, called CL0016+1609 or MACS J0018.5+1626, that is very bright at X-ray wavelengths and is one of the most extensively studied cluste...
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World Cup can still make a mockery of predictions
Convinced football is coming home? Lumping on Germany after scoring seven? Tipping Lionel Messi to retain it? Telling yourself that Sweden are dark horses? Writing off Spain, Brazil and Cristiano R...
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Greece’s ‘war on Roma’ is Europe’s new blueprint for discrimination
Mass raids on Roma communities show how Europe is recasting racial discrimination as crime prevention and public order.
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Dazzling, delightful – and unfairly dismissed: Stephen Hough on the art of the transcription
Bach, Beethoven and Brahms did it. Liszt took it to such virtuosic heights that the entire genre almost collapsed. Ahead of his own album of transcriptions, the pianist and composer looks at the hi...
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Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konate to multi-year deal from Liverpool
Acquisition of the French defender, who is currently at the World Cup, is a key signing by new Real coach Jose Mourinho.
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Hegseth unveils six-month review of US military presence in Europe
Defence secretary announced decision as he scolded Nato allies for failing to support Washington in Iran war
ft.com
Apple CEO warns price rises ‘unavoidable’ amid AI boom
The increase of AI data centres has made supply for key electronic device components dwindle, driving up prices.
aljazeera.com
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review – a playable love letter to Zelda
PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, PC; Team Asano/Square EnixUpbeat, charmingly retro RPG full of treasure-hunting, temple-roaming, monster-slaying and princess-saving is an absolute blast to...
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Hydration boos and surprise results - World Cup talking points
BBC Sport takes a look at the talking points from the first week of World Cup.
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Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%
Deal between US and Iran has pushed oil prices down and eased inflationary risk to UK economy
ft.com
Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs
England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also learning their opponents.
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World reacts to US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Several countries welcome deal, as IAEA chief says 'now the technical work starts' on Iran's nuclear programme.
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Myles Smith: My Mess, My Heart, My Life review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(RCA)He can write a decent rousing chorus, but the Stargazing hitmaker’s influences couldn’t be more obvious if he tried – right down to a ghastly Galway Girl sequelYou know what you’re getting wit...
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Messi or Mbappe? Which star made the biggest impact during World Cup openers?
The first round of fixtures at the 2026 World Cup have been and gone, and boy did we see some strong performances.
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Host nations learn World Cup play-off opponents
England will face Greece in the first round of the World Cup qualification play-offs as Sarina Wiegman's side look to book their place at the 2027 World Cup.
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NI and Republic of Ireland learn World Cup route
Northern Ireland face a difficult 2027 Women's World Cup play-off with Portugal, while the Republic of Ireland will take on Kazakhstan.
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Rogers, midfield target & exits expected - Arsenal's summer transfer plans
Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth gives an overview of Arsenal's latest transfer activity, including their interest in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and the potential exits from Mikel Arteta's side thi...
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Oxfordshire council seeks injunction over flags tied to lamp-posts across county
Council says it has so far spent £15,000 removing flags put up under campaign linked to anti-immigration protestsOxfordshire county council is seeking an injunction against the Raise the Colours ca...
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China’s tribute system and the new world order
Exercising power without resorting to war could be Beijing’s ultimate show of strength
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There is a path to peace for Starmer and Burnham – even as their backers prepare for battle | Tom Baldwin
If Burnham wins the Makerfield byelection, many are predicting an immediate and stormy showdown. But that could be bad for both menOne of the many problems with our politics now is that only the lo...
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Ten players who've caught the eye in the first week of the World Cup
Believe it or not, the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup is complete.
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Locked Out of the World Cup: A Year Marked by Barriers, Borders, and Broken Access
The 2026 World Cup promises a global celebration. Many Arab fans may find themselves locked out.
wired.com
Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war
A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.
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England look to wrap up New Zealand first innings on day two at The Oval LIVE!
skysports.com
New UK defence secretary meets Nato allies without investment plan in place
Nato members have been urged to present "clear, concrete and credible plans" for raising defence spending.
bbc.com
Lawyer of Uganda opposition figure Besigye charged with treason-related offence
Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.
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Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live
Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime ministerReform UK’s candidate Robert Kenyon has visited St Aidan’s Parish Centre in Wigan,...
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‘It’s where the poetry is written in cinema language’: the female editors behind cinema’s masterpieces
In an industry dominated by men, many women dedicate themselves to the craft of editing – as well as managing directors’ egos – to create some of the most celebrated and memorable big-screen classi...
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Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal
A satellite image of Kharg Island, a crucial Iranian oil hub. The deal grants Iran waivers to begin exporting its oil even before the negotiation of a final agreement on its nuclear program.
nytimes.com
World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top second-round matches to watch
Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best second-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.
aljazeera.com
The Russian Film Director Who Chooses Moments to Challenge Putin
Alexander Sokurov during the screening of his latest film, “Director’s Diary,” in Paris, in March.
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‘A sacred kind of sound’: inside a solar-powered journey to preserve the music of church organs
Musician Michael Cloud Duguay’s new album was born from a mission to capture the sound of the majestic yet increasingly rare instrumentsMichael Cloud Duguay and his band of collaborators were neari...
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Why do AI models struggle with online hate speech detection?
As the UN marks International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Al Jazeera examines how AI handles it - and falls short.
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Bongeziwe Mabandla faced addiction, illness and ‘backstabbers’. How has the South African singer stayed so upbeat?
An indie star in his homeland, Mabandla’s fame is growing abroad – and his uplifting new album is full of existential insight after some of the toughest years of his lifeAs the camera pulls back fr...
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Working with Postecoglou and following the data - Salford's new boss Cklamovski
Salford City have appointed Peter Cklamovski, someone with no experience of coaching in English football to try and lead them to promotion out of League Two
bbc.com
Ancient DNA reveals plague was already killing humans 5,500 years ago
Plague was already a deadly killer 5,500 years ago, long before cities, farming, or the rat-infested conditions usually linked to historic outbreaks. By analyzing ancient DNA from hunter-gatherer c...
sciencedaily.com
Is the G7 hearing the Global South?
The G7, BRICS and emerging powers are competing for influence in a changing global order.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine hits Moscow refinery as Zelenskyy seeks Trump support to end war
Russia's oil refineries have been heavily targeted, damaging its energy facilities and the country’s fuel crisis.
aljazeera.com
World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and more
World Cup Day 8 featuring Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and the latest tournament talking points.
aljazeera.com
‘The sea took everything away’: how Nigeria’s ‘Happy City’ is disappearing beneath the waves
More than half of Ayetoro – a Christian utopia founded in the 1940s – has been lost to the ocean, and its remaining people are running out of optionsIn the early hours of 15 February 2019, the Atla...
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Cambridge experts recreate 336-year-old garden to commemorate ‘father of natural history’
John Ray, 17th-century botanist who coined words petal and pollen, was a tutor at Cambridge when he created his first gardenHe coined the terms petal and pollen, helped to lay the foundations of mo...
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'I never imagined something like this' - Nadal reflects on Wimbledon 2008 win
Rafael Nadal recalls his seismic five-set victory over Roger Federer in the 2008 Wimbledon final, arguably the greatest men's match ever played.
bbc.com
Iran war day 111: Tehran warns US as 14-point plan takes effect
Iran and the US say a deal to end the conflict is in force, but questions remain over its implementation.
aljazeera.com
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.
bbc.com
‘You learn how to be idiotic artists’: Gilbert & George on fame, rebellion and their mystery new collaborator
The Britart mavericks have now teamed up with an unlikely artist. Is their odd throuple an elaborate prank – or are the duo passing down their legacy?‘Hello girls,” greets 82-year-old Gilbert Prous...
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A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone
The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and universities. Now its future is in doubtSo...
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Today at Royal Ascot: Scandinavia out to take Trawlerman's Gold Cup crown
It is all eyes on the Gold Cup on day three of Royal Ascot as defending champion Trawlerman faces a strong field of rivals, headlined by Scandinavia, all live on Sky Sports Racing.
skysports.com
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
The Office for National Statistics says some areas of the jobs market are weakening, as vacancies continue to fall.
bbc.com
Sen. Elissa Slotkin on intel chief's confirmation hearing and election integrity
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan about the fight over the confirmation of a new national intelligence director, the renewal of spy tools and election integrity.
npr.org
Could cosmic memory explain dark matter, dark energy, and black holes?
A new theory suggests the universe is constantly recording its own history in the fabric of spacetime. If correct, this cosmic memory could help solve some of the biggest puzzles in physics, from b...
sciencedaily.com
UK wage growth slows to lowest rate in five years
Slowdown will reinforce case for Bank of England to leave rates on hold
ft.com
NASA picks Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for Mars mission, setting up a race with SpaceX
Relativity Space—a rocket maker acquired by former Google executive chair Eric Schmidt last year after stumbling on the path to orbit—might just beat SpaceX to Mars.
techcrunch.com
Christie pursues more dreams on same stage as idol Messi
Making a World Cup debut was a huge thrill for midfielder Ryan Christie as the Scotland midfielder sets sights on making progress beyond the group stage.
bbc.com
As Spielberg confirms whether ET was ‘slimy or dry’, we enter a new age of the celebrity interview
Veteran interviewees are forever trotting out the same anecdotes in response to unoriginal questions – until one fearless disruptor dared ask if ET had moist skinFor the most part, Steven Spielberg...
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Fotofestiwal: the international festival of photography in Łódź – in pictures
Now in it’s 25th year, the Polish city’s Fotofestiwal opens on 18 June with a series of exhibitions reflecting on the concept of a collective experience rather than a binary world of “us” and “them...
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La Cabina/El Televisor review – horror and anxiety on the air and down the line in Franco’s Spain
José Luis López Vázquez’s phone box nightmare is short and sharp but Narciso Ibáñez Serrador’s TV fever dream overplays its handTwo macabre Spanish TV plays from the 1970s are being released as a d...
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The UK Will Scan Asylum-Seekers’ Faces for Age Checks—Despite Knowing the Tech Is Flawed
Internal Home Office tests of age-verification technology show the risks of life-altering errors. It’s moving forward anyway.
wired.com
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 11
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
bbc.com
The Verdict: Tuchel turns England heads and the exciting stat... from 1966!
Sky Sports News' senior reporter Rob Dorsett reflects on England's 4-2 win over Croatia at the World Cup.
skysports.com
Lius Diaz dazzles as Colombia beat World Cup 2026 debutants Uzbekistan 3-1
Winger Luis Diaz scored a goal and set up another, as Colombia made a winning return to the FIFA World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Luis Diaz, Colombia defeat World Cup 2026 debutants Uzbekistan
The star winger scores a goal and sets up another, as Colombia make a winning return to the FIFA World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Voters in Scotland head to the polls for Westminster by-elections
Residents in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry are choosing new members of parliament.
bbc.com
Diaz scores as Colombia beat debutants Uzbekistan
Colombia make a winning return to the World Cup, defeating debutants Uzbekistan.
bbc.com
Messi, Mbappe & Vini jr - best World Cup goals from round one
Watch the best goals from the first round of games at the World Cup, including memorable strikes from Argentina's Lionel Messi, France's Kylian Mbappe and Brazil's Vinicius Jr.
bbc.com
Cry/Laugh review – did you hear the one about the town crier and the jester?
Òran Mór, Glasgow Nay Dhanak’s clownish tale follows an odd couple struggling to live up to their roles passing news from royal power to the publicWe are in a medieval world of portentous comets, f...
theguardian.com
Labour campaigners in Makerfield fear their sheer numbers may annoy voters
Up to 3,000 activists – including cabinet ministers and other MPs – descending on constituency to back Andy BurnhamUp to 3,000 Labour campaigners are expected to descend on Makerfield for Andy Burn...
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Ten years on, we’re living with the ghosts of Brexit. Reform and Restore know that – the rest are playing catch-up | Aditya Chakrabortty
Starmer’s EU reset is aimed at the conference room. Meanwhile Farage and the hard right mine ethnic resentment on the streetsWhat story does Britain tell itself about Brexit, 10 years after the vot...
theguardian.com
What — and who — will be at the Great American State Fair? Here's a primer
Several state governments have declined to participate in the 16-day event, though organizers say all U.S. states and territories will be represented by booths on the National Mall.
npr.org
Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance and his handling of the economy heading into the summer before a key midterm election.
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The Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday. Here's what to expect
The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony will be a star-studded event. The center's museum highlights the legacy of the former president, but it is not a traditional presidential libr...
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Despair and delight in England-Croatia grudge match
Emotions seesawed across London and Zagreb as England met Croatia in a thrilling World Cup grudge match.
aljazeera.com
Poll: Most Americans have the summer blues about Trump and the economy
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance and his handling of the economy heading into the summer before a key midterm election.
npr.org
Luis Diaz steals the show for Colombia in win over Uzbekistan
In a World Cup where superstars have stepped up, Luis Diaz joined the party by registering a goal and an assist in Colombia’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.
skysports.com
Activist praises Algeria’s support for Gaza orphans following World Cup def
Activist praises Algeria’s support for Gaza orphans following World Cup defeat
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Country diary: Watching the ruffs strut like ludicrous Walter Raleighs | Michael J Warren
Blackwater Estuary, Essex: Near a vast sweep of flats and creeks, one small pool has become a destination for both me and a parade of shore birdsI saw in this summer with the brief stays of Arctic-...
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From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after one game
All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.
bbc.com
Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.
bbc.com
Major errors found in Al Gore-founded Climate TRACE database
A new study from Northern Arizona University is raising red flags about a widely used global emissions database from Climate TRACE, a consortium co-founded by Al Gore. Researchers found that the da...
sciencedaily.com
In Southeast Asia, Switching to Solar Offers Relief from Energy Crisis Caused by Iran War
Setting up a solar power system at a home in Quezon City, Philippines, this month.
nytimes.com
Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, giving a speech in Wigan, England, on Saturday.
nytimes.com
How Brexit still divides British voters
In the Makerfield by-election, Andy Burnham is trying to win over an area that voted heavily for Leave
ft.com
Netanyahu and Modi: the making of an unlikely alliance
As Israel’s isolation deepens, ties with New Delhi are growing — from drones to statues
ft.com
Ships divert to different countries for fuel after Gulf conflict hits supply
Bosses warn of continued disruption despite Iran-US deal to end war and open the strait
ft.com
‘The masturbation scene wasn’t a big deal’: Théodore Pellerin on tackling his new film Nino’s challenges
Locked out of his apartment, a cancer-stricken Parisian is caught in a race against time to freeze his sperm. The rising star who plays him explains how he tackled a very initimate questJust six mo...
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Rejoining customs union would not fix damage caused by Brexit, research finds
Exclusive: Economists find Brexit caused 12% depression in UK exports, most of which is due to leaving single marketBrexit has depressed UK exports to the EU by 12%, and rejoining the customs union...
theguardian.com
Can ecosystems ‘malfunction’?
We are told the natural world is ‘breaking down’. But forests don’t work like aeroplanes or human heartsA version of this piece was originally published on Aeon as Why we need to think again about...
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Why is there so much interest in a byelection in north-west England?
About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minsterAn election that could shape the future of UK politics f...
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Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal
Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever goal at a World Cup final, tapping in an equaliser against Colombia.
bbc.com
Oil prices fall, stocks rally as US, Iran sign framework to end war
Brent crude drops as much as 1.6 percent, while key stock indices in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan climb.
aljazeera.com
Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts
Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada.
bbc.com
Team Medic Recounts Iran’s ‘Stressful’ World Cup Debut in L.A.
Iran’s Saeid Ezatolahi receiving medical attention during the match against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Monday.
nytimes.com
Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds
Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.
bbc.com
US and Iranian presidents sign deal aiming to end war
The fate of Iran's nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated.
bbc.com
Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York
The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.
bbc.com
Who benefits from Zimbabwe’s lithium boom?
New projects and foreign-backed mines are reshaping Zimbabwe’s lithium sector, with uneven local gains.
aljazeera.com
Greta Thunberg joins Brussels protest against Israel
Around 100 people, including Greta Thunberg and other Flotilla activists, have rallied in Brussels.
aljazeera.com
Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks
Supporters are booing them, coaches are using them, players are adapting to them - mid-half hydration breaks are affecting everyone at the World Cup in different ways.
bbc.com
Turbulence at Tata delays take-off for new Air India chief
Airline hit by fatal crash, rising fuel costs and record loss is searching for its next leader
ft.com
South Africa coach tells critics to ‘shut up’ before second World Cup match
'I never listen to the trash of the social media,' Hugo Broos says before Bafana Bafana's match against Czechia.
aljazeera.com
Ghalibaf says talks delivered more results than war
Ghalibaf says talks delivered more results than war
aljazeera.com
US and Iran sign Memorandum of Understanding to end war
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding
aljazeera.com
Ghana beat Panama 1–0 in chaotic, charged World Cup Group L match
Caleb Yirenkyi scored a winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time in a scrappy end to the match in Toronto.
aljazeera.com
Yirenkyi breaks Panama hearts with late Ghana winner
Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scores from close range in the 95th-minute to break Panama hearts in their World Cup Group L match in Toronto.
bbc.com
How to turn off AI in your Google Docs
Here's what you need to do to get those pesky "write with Gemini" pop-ups to go away.
techcrunch.com
Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actor and ‘The Ring’ Villain, Dies at 35
Daveigh Chase in 2011. Her father said she had struggled with drugs since the age of 13.
nytimes.com
Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.
President Trump at a Group of 7 summit in France on Wednesday. The president has argued he has the upper hand with an agreement that leaves negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program for a later date.
nytimes.com
Are goalkeepers struggling with the World Cup ball?
Joe Hart, Wayne Rooney and Mark Chapman discuss whether goalkeepers are struggling to get to grips with the World Cup ball, after a number of long range goals.
bbc.com
'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form
Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.
bbc.com
Watch: Fans celebrate England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia
Supporters for both sides turned out in droves to watch England v Croatia in their opening match of the World Cup.
bbc.com
Iran war live: Trump, Pezeshkian sign MoU to end fighting, reopen Hormuz
Both sides say the deal is in effect and includes an end to war in Lebanon and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Iran Won the War but May Lose the Peace
Tehran is poised to overplay its hand.