Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-19
Liverpool fixtures: Iraola's Reds reign starts at Newcastle live on Sky
Andoni Iraola's first game as Liverpool head coach will be a trip to St James' Park to face Newcastle United on the opening Super Sunday of the new season, live on Sky Sports.
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I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM
I will run, I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM
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Prediction Market Philosophers Got What They Wanted. They’re Not Happy About It
Getting the future right is now big business. But at a festival in Berkeley, forecasters worry that sports markets could take the whole industry down.
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An Open Strait of Hormuz Won’t Fix Gas Prices Overnight
Even if peace holds up between the US and Iran, oil prices aren’t going back down to where they were any time soon.
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Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah
It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.
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Starmer says he will stand in any Labour leadership contest against Burnham
Prime minister suggests he will not ‘walk away’ despite Burnham’s comfortable victory in Makerfield byelectionUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Keir Starmer has said he...
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World Cup predictions: USA vs Australia, Brazil vs Haiti and more
USA face Australia as Brazil seek their first win, while Canada awaits injury news on Ismael Kone and Mexico celebrate.
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US export ban on Anthropic’s AI models further strains alliances
Trump administration's move to cut off allies' access to advanced AI prompts calls for greater self-reliance.
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Mexico’s Laws Have a New Target: Journalists
Élfego Riveros, a reporter in Teocelo, Mexico, whose satirical spot for a community-run radio station resulted in five reporters being found guilty of gender-based political violence.
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Canada Missed Chances to Inspect Titan Before Fatal Implosion
A new report shows that government agencies failed to communicate and includes recommendations for stronger oversight in a bid to avert future disasters.
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For one Yemeni, World Cup serves as a marker of war and peace
Since 1982, a Yemeni fan's commitment to the World Cup has endured war, economic turmoil, and personal sacrifices.
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Why Pochettino's fluid USA midfield is thriving
Mauricio Pochettino has his USA midfield thriving at the World Cup with a fluid approach - here is how it works.
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Premier League fixtures - find out your club's schedule
The Premier League fixtures are out - find out your club's schedule.
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Mercedes withdraw Monaco Grand Prix appeal
Mercedes withdraw their appeal against the result of the Monaco Grand Prix.
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World Cup: Who is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the French teenager playing for Morocco?
A promising midfielder marked for the French team, Bouaddi is a breakout sensation on his World Cup debut with Morocco.
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The moment Andy Burnham won Makerfield by-election
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.
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US kills 3 in strike on alleged drug smuggling boat in Eastern Pacific
The attack is the latest in a series of strikes on vessels operated by 'narco-terrorists,' according to Washington.
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Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.
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‘Abysmal’: Farage’s Reform UK suffers another by-election blow
Anti-immigration party hit by candidate’s offensive comments and a progressive coalition
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Iran to lodge complaint over travel restrictions
Iran are to lodge an official complaint to Fifa about the travel restrictions they are facing at the 2026 World Cup.
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Joe Lovano: Paramount Quartet review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month
(ECM)Lovano and his spirited quartet make his instrument glow in all its pliable eloquence, with rattling originals amid the Charlie Haden and Wayne Shorter coversThe saxophone’s 19th-century inven...
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Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer as UK Prime Minister
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup 2026 travel restrictions
Team's complaint comes amid the denial of their request to fly to the United States two days before their next match.
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Excessive probation workloads put public at risk in England and Wales, union warns
Exclusive: Napo declares no confidence in probation service managers and threatens industrial actionThe public is “at direct risk” from unsupervised ex-offenders because probation officers in Engla...
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Week in wildlife: a hungry hoopoe, a hot croc and a snoozing otter pup
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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You can handle the truth! Why cinema suddenly loves conspiracy theories
From Disclosure Day to Backrooms, a new wave of films promote stories of paranoia, alienation and mistrust. What are they trying to tell us?Thank heavens for cinema, that light in the darkness and...
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Guest to make ONE Championship debut against Fitzgerald live on Sky
Britain’s Charlie Guest will make his ONE Championship debut against Sam Fitzgerald on June 27, live on Sky Sports.
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I saw all Reform’s weaknesses on display in Makerfield – Farage should be worried | John Harris
From a hopeless candidate to botched strategy, this latest byelection defeat is telling. But for Labour, there is still a long and arduous journey aheadThe day before the voters of Makerfield chose...
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Watch: Andy Burnham delivers victory speech
Andy Burnham delivers his victory speech after Makerfiled by-election.
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‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside
Size of victory in Makerfield byelection has many allies hoping former Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within daysUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Speaking...
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UK borrows more than expected as impact of Iran war takes toll
May figure of £23.3bn underlines challenge facing Andy Burnham if he ends up as Labour leaderBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK borrowed a higher-than-expected £23.3bn in May amid the economic fa...
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Janse van Rensburg backed for first England run-out
Benhard Janse van Rensburg's enthusiasm and energy have won over his new England team-mates, says George Ford.
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Voters want the PM gone - Reform UK's Tice
Reform's Richard Tice responds to the result of the Makerfield by-election.
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'Imminent threat' to Starmer after Burnham's win
What Andy Burnham's win in the Makerfield by-election means for the prime minister.
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This major Makerfield victory has made it inevitable: it’s now time for Keir Starmer to step aside | Neal Lawson
Andy Burnham’s positive vision has struck a powerful blow to Reform – but the PM risks diminishing the impact by clinging on in No 10Neal Lawson is director of the cross-party campaign organisation...
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Iran war day 112: Vance defends Tehran ‘deal’ but Switzerland trips are off
Vance backs US-Iran deal as Washington ends blockade and Iran hails wartime gains.
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‘I’m 90 for goodness sake’: rainforest activist to pedal 104 miles down Thames
Veteran campaigner Robin Hanbury-Tenison is raising money for a research station near his home in CornwallPedalling on water for more than a hundred miles in a heatwave, pushed back by east winds a...
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MPs urge Fujitsu to make ‘immediate’ payment to Post Office Horizon victims
Liam Byrne, who chairs Commons business committee, says too many operators are still waiting for redressThe Japanese tech company at the centre of the Post Office IT scandal is facing calls from a...
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My trip to meet the scientists trying to refreeze the Arctic
In this week’s newsletter: The melting of the Arctic’s summer sea ice is the most visible upshot of the climate crisis. Refreezing it might be a long shot – but do drastic times call for drastic me...
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The changing face of Mongolia as, beneath the grass, permafrost thaws
The warming caused by climate breakdown in the landlocked east Asian country is transforming its fragile ecosystemAs the climate crisis accelerates, Mongolia is warming rapidly, transforming the co...
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London marathon to expand to two-day record-setting event in 2027
The London Marathon for the first time will be held across two days next year.
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Team Wales named for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Olympic champions Emma Finucane and Matt Richards, and sprinters Jeremiah Azu and Olivia Breen will compete for Team Wales at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 12
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
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Burnham storms to by-election victory in challenge to Starmer
Greater Manchester mayor defeats Farage’s Reform UK in pivotal Makerfield poll
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A world on trial: How lawyers documenting Israeli abuse pay a price
Behind the mounting evidence of crimes against Palestinians are the lawyers braving harassment and violence.
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Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be known
Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha happy his mother will attend World Cup
The mother of Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to enter the United States.
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Burnham’s win should worry Farage
Fear of a Reform victory led Makerfield voters — including some 2024 Conservatives — to tactically vote Labour
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Burnham's won, how long will Starmer carry on?
Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election raises questions about Keir Starmer future as PM.
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Burnham by-election victory raises stakes for Starmer
Andy Burnham wins the closely watched Makerfield by-election, a result likely to intensify scrutiny of UK Prime Minister
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These Wisconsin swing voters say Trump's war in Iran wasn't worth it
The war in Iran was a costly blunder, according to Wisconsin swing voters who participated in two online focus groups that NPR observed.
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Behind the noise of an ‘Iran deal’, Palestine continues to burn
Israel's war on the Palestinians never stopped; the world just stopped watching.
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These Wisconsin swing voters say Trump's war in Iran wasn't worth it
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Vice President JD Vance becomes the face of America's negotiations with Iran
Vice President JD Vance is becoming the face of the next phase of negotiations with Iran.
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Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake and Travis Scott, dies aged 29
Hip-hop producer behind Travis Scott’s Sicko Mode and Drake’s Nonstop has been found dead at home during a police welfare checkThe Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake, Travis...
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Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win represents remarkable personal success for him
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.
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Mexico beat South Korea 1-0, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts
Luis Romo's 50th-minute goal sent Mexico into the round of 32, which they will play on home soil, too.
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‘There will be no second chance’: Burnham’s Makerfield victory speech sets stage for a Starmer drama
There were no wild celebrations or champagne corks popping after the byelection because the result felt like the start of a whole new campaignUK politics – live updatesAndy Burnham wins huge majori...
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Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech
Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.
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Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium
Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.
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Watch: Who is Andy Burnham?.. in 90 seconds
The former Mayor of Greater Manchester won the Makerfield by-election - paving the way to challenge Starmer.
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Hat-trick hero & Swiss wonderkid - World Cup duo set for Premier League?
Will Canada hat-trick hero Jonathan David and Swiss goal-scoring midfielder Johan Manzambi be playing in the Premier League next season?
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Mexico beat South Korea to become first nation to earn WC knockout spot
Mexico became the first nation to secure a spot in the World Cup round of 32 and they can thank a Seung-Gyu Kim goalkeeping error as South Korea were beaten 1-0 in Guadalajara.
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Burnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.
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What Does It All Mean? Once a Year, French Students Try to Explain.
The high school philosophy exam is a rite of passage for French students. This year included questions about Friedrich Nietzsche’s 1878 book, “Human, All Too Human.”
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‘I’d listen to my body before it screamed for help’: Keith Richards on life as an 82-year-old great-grandad – and jousting with Mick Jagger
He did every substance imaginable – and got punched by Chuck Berry – but Keef’s still going strong. As the Stones knock out another new album, he explains why he’s rejecting AI in favour of ‘the ol...
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Toe-to-toe boxers, a moving maze and comedy flamenco: Edinburgh festival 2026’s hottest dance and circus
This year brings world-renowned choreographers, ballet cabaret and fluffy clowns for toddlersThis was San Francisco Ballet’s big new commission in 2024, now getting its European premiere at Edinbur...
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Tired of Iran, Trump refocuses on Ukraine – podcast
Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, trying to bring an end to a war he helped start. Satisfied his work is done in the Middle East, Trump now wants to move onto peace in Ukraine...
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Sugar review – Colin Farrell’s detective show is a luxurious labyrinth of noir
Each episode of this PI drama’s second season is a half-hour haze suffused with melancholy and distressed urban beauty. It’s the kind of show that could only exist on Apple TVGetting a TV show made...
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PwC UK boss Amitrano wins bigger role in international shake-up
British head to speak for Europe and Middle East on global body as new Germany boss misses out
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Insurers seek to define ‘war’ as risk rises of global power clashes
Trade body considers updating Five Powers exclusion to incorporate hostile drone incursions and subsea attacks
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Tropical Storm Arthur
The first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season brought intense rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
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Norway MP’s join viral World Cup ‘Viking Row’ trend
Norwegian lawmakers paused a parliamentary session on Thursday to perform the team's trademark “Viking Row” celebration.
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Ukraine urges EU to pressure Russia to end war before winter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy say his country will need help if the war with Russia continues into the winter.
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Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer fo...
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Keeper error helps Mexico beat South Korea to book last-32 spot
Hosts Mexico earn qualification to the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup following a narrow win over South Korea.
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Israel strikes southern Lebanon in sudden clash surge with Hezbollah
Israel strikes southern Lebanon in sudden clash surge with Hezbollah
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A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's moment
Canada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angry and emotional scenes that followed.
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Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.
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US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 211 since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorist...
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The Tassie devils in my neighbourhood keep stealing shoes and laundry, but I adore them | Kelley Swain
The thievery of these little creatures is endlessly amusing to me, but there have been, I’m told, a few rounds of inconvenienceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTo have you...
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Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
Andy Burnham, Labour’s most popular politician, arriving on Friday for the results announcement for the Makerfield by-election, in which he beat the populist right-wing Reform U.K. party.
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Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer as UK Prime Minister
Mayor Andy Burnham of Greater Manchester outside his campaign office on Thursday.
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Andy Burnham wins crucial UK by-election, in blow to Keir Starmer
Greater Manchester mayor's victory in Makerfield clears the way for a bid to unseat Starmer as prime minister.
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Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge
Greater Manchester mayor beats Reform UK and hardline Restore Britain to return to Westminster after nine yearsUK politics – live updatesAndy Burnham has won the crucial Makerfield byelection by a...
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Canada score six but historic win marred by Kone injury
Ismael Kone's serious-looking injury left Canada manager Jesse Marsch in tears and overshadowed their first-ever World Cup finals win as they thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0.
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Toney scores hat-trick in England friendly win
Ivan Toney and Morgan Rogers are among the scorers as England record a 5-1 win over MLS side Sporting Kansas City in a practice match on Thursday.
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'Even the Coke is big' - visiting World Cup fans take in US culture
Large portion sizes, tasty food, and a basketball championship welcome international World Cup fans to the US.
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Canada vs Qatar World Cup: 3 goals for David, 2 red cards, 1 injured Kone
BC Place was a battlefield as Kone was stretchered off, Qatar got two red cards, and both teams brawled after full-time.
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Obama opens presidential centre with call for unity
Former US President Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago, using the occasion to call for unity.
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'Stuff of dreams!' | DJ goes on big birdie run to charge into US Open contention
Dustin Johnson carded four birdies in a row during the opening round of US Open at Shinnecock Hills, seeing the two-time major champion charge up the leaderboard.
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Source: Elastic agrees to buy CRV-backed DeductiveAI for up to $85M
DeductiveAI, a startup that uses AI to catch and resolve bugs in software, was founded just three years ago.
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4920-4926: Surveying the Bands
Written by William Farrand, Senior Research Scientist, Space Science Institute Earth planning date: Friday, June 12, 2026 Rather than going from stage to stage at a music festival to hear different...
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David scores hat-trick as Canada thrash NINE-man Qatar
Canada are on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup knockout stages after a Jonathan David treble inspired 6-0 win over woeful nine-man Qatar - in a result marred by a serious leg injury for mi...
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Black hole winds may be robbing giant galaxies of their future stars
Astronomers may be closing in on a long-standing cosmic mystery: why some of the universe’s biggest galaxies seem to have far fewer stars than expected. Using NASA- and JAXA-supported XRISM observa...
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SNP concedes Aberdeen South with Scottish Conservatives set to win
Byelection loss suggests voters rebelled against SNP over Peter Murrell’s theft of £400,000 in party fundsUK politics – live updatesThe Scottish National party (SNP) has conceded defeat in the form...
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Zimbabwe bill to scrap presidential elections sparks backlash
Supporters call the bill a governance reform, while opponents see a turning point for Zimbabwe's political future.
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Iran war live: JD Vance defends Iran deal as US says naval blockade lifted
US vice president says 60-day negotiating period between Washington and Tehran has begun after deal to end war signed.
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The Quiet Rise of the Plastics Crisis
How to counter an insidious global threat.