Gaza surfers seek solace from war in the sea
Gaza’s surf community was nearly wiped out by Israel’s genocidal war. But some surfers continue to chase the waves.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-22
All the angles of Messi's record-breaking goal
Watch all the angles of Lionel Messi's record-breaking opening goal against Austria in Argentina's 2-0 victory.
bbc.com
Shareholders sue Uber’s board over sexual assaults, other incidents
The lawsuit, led by a Detroit pension fund, alleges Uber's board and management has cut too many compliance corners, resulting in thousands of lawsuits.
techcrunch.com
Belgium’s Doku welcomes son during World Cup amid commentator controversy
Doku travelled to the UK as a French presenter who said fathers 'useless' at childbirth was stood down from her show.
aljazeera.com
Carlson helps Glamorgan to long-awaited County Championship win over Surrey
Glamorgan captain Kiran Carlson steered his side to a long-awaited win over Surrey in the Rothesay County Championship in Cardiff.
skysports.com
A Source of Mysterious Repeating Radio Signals From Space Has Been Identified
Researchers say the discovery could be a “Rosetta Stone” for cosmic signals.
wired.com
Egypt denied flight to Seattle ahead of final World Cup group match
Egypt's team will return to their training base in Spokane, about 450km east of Seattle, after rejected flight.
aljazeera.com
US House committee reaches bipartisan deal on social media rules for kids
Committee leaders did not release details but said the legislation would 'hold Big Tech accountable'.
aljazeera.com
From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment
Ten years after announcing he was quitting international football, Lionel Messi is still breaking records for reigning World Cup champions Argentina.
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New Rangers boss McInnes faces ban for opening games
Derek McInnes faces being banned from the touchline in his opening domestic games as Rangers manager after being hit with a disciplinary charge over criticism of match officials.
skysports.com
SpaceX sheds $400bn in market value as debut rally hits reverse
Shares in Elon Musk’s AI and rockets group tumble more than 16% following fresh rise in US bond yields
ft.com
NASA Awards Solutions for Federal Enterprise Procurement Contracts
NASA will begin processing the awards of multiple contracts for the Solutions for Enterprise‑wide Procurement (SEWP) VI Government-wide Acquisition Contract. The contract provides streamlined acces...
nasa.gov
Hungary’s PM launches drive to free country from Orban’s ‘mafia’
The raft of proposed changes includes a new constitution and anti-corruption office, and the ousting of the president.
aljazeera.com
Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, Architect of Cuba’s Surveillance State, Dies at 94
Ramiro Valdés Menéndez in 2003. A veteran of the earliest days of the Cuban revolution, he was alternately in and out of favor during his long career, but he bounced back each time, stronger than e...
nytimes.com
Meta Pauses Employee-Tracking Program Following Internal Data Leak
The move comes after the company left potentially sensitive data from the initiative exposed internally.
wired.com
The AI world is getting ‘loopy’
The loop takes agentic AI a step further, by authorizing a swarm of agents to work continuously in the background, endlessly.
techcrunch.com
Fire at animation studio in India’s Lucknow kills at least 14
The blaze broke out in a commercial building with a library and animation studio, killing mostly college students.
aljazeera.com
NASA Sounding Rocket to Launch Student Experiments
NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia is scheduled to launch a sounding rocket carrying student-developed experiments for the agency’s RockSatX and RockOn programs Wednesday, June 24, between...
nasa.gov
Microsoft and Chevron plan one of the largest gas-powered data center projects in US
Microsoft inked a 20-year power purchase agreement with Chevron, locking in decades of carbon emissions from a new natural gas power plant.
techcrunch.com
Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."
bbc.com
Messi becomes World Cup record goal scorer as Argentina march into last 32
Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.
bbc.com
Meta Exposed Data Internally From Its Controversial Employee-Tracking Program
Employees had previously raised concerns about the initiative, which involves collecting workers' keystroke data to train AI models.
wired.com
15 killed after a fire ignited in a coaching centre in Lucknow, India
15 killed after a fire ignited in a coaching centre in Lucknow, India.
aljazeera.com
Artist creates Kerala’s ‘coconut rib’ World Cup trophy
An artist in Kerala has created a handmade model of the FIFA World Cup trophy, using coconut leaf and cardboard.
aljazeera.com
AI chipmaker Groq confirms $650M raise, re-staffs after Nvidia’s $20B not-acqui-hire deal
What does an AI company do after one of those not-acqui-hire deals? Groq raised money, is leaning into its neocloud business, and hiring new execs.
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Nvidia wants to cut data center water use, but that’s not the same as fixing AI’s water problem
Nvidia announced a new cooling system that cuts water use inside the data center. But it does nothing to address AI's biggest water use — fossil fuel power plants.
techcrunch.com
Messi makes scoring history with double to send Argentina through
Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Dallas to secure their place in the knockout stages.
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Ghana's Partey ready to play against England
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey says he is ready to face England after being denied entry to Canada for their World Cup opener.
bbc.com
Burnham prepares for power as an emotional Starmer bows out
New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 unopposed after UK prime minister’s resignation paves way for successorUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has finally bowed to intense pressure...
theguardian.com
Lionel Messi scores brace as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 at World Cup 2026
Messi scores twice to become all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history as Argentina reach knockout rounds.
aljazeera.com
Donaldson trial in 60 seconds
Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of all 18 child sex abuse charges, including one charge of rape
bbc.com
Olympic and Paralympic stars back Northern Games bid
A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians back a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, claiming it has "a passion for sport like no other place".
bbc.com
Tata Electronics, a major tech supplier to Apple and Tesla, confirms data breach
The incident comes as Tata Electronics expands its role in global technology supply chains.
techcrunch.com
NASA Invites Media to Botswana Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony
The Republic of Botswana will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 25, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson will host Bo...
nasa.gov
Andy Burnham supporters divided over who should be his chancellor
Briefing war breaks out between advocates for Wes Streeting and those close to Ed MilibandAndy Burnham’s supporters are divided over who should be his chancellor, with a briefing war breaking out b...
theguardian.com
A new unpatchable flaw in Apple chips opens the door to an iPhone jailbreak
European offensive cybersecurity company Paradigm Shift released details of a flaw and a technique to exploit it that opens the door for hackers to unlock and break into older iPhones.
techcrunch.com
Google DeepMind bets $75M on AI’s future in Hollywood with A24 deal
Google DeepMind and A24 are teaming up to build AI filmmaking tools.
techcrunch.com
Why Tuchel will leave it late to name England team vs Ghana
Thomas Tuchel has always been a coach who likes to sleep on his team selections, making final decisions on the day of the game. But at this World Cup, he is leaving it later than ever.
skysports.com
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with goal vs Austria
Argentina star Lionel Messi has broken Miroslav Klose's all-time scoring record at a World Cup after his goal against Austria.
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Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?
As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s.
bbc.com
A leftward lurch? What to know about the Democratic primaries in New York
Democratic socialist candidates push for an edge in US races that hinge on issues like Israel policy and inequality.
aljazeera.com
A federal judge finds a Trump data system to verify voters is unlawful
Tens of millions of voters have had their data run through the Trump administration's revamped SAVE tool. A judge just found it unlawful.
npr.org
Messi breaks World Cup’s all-time scoring record with 17th goal vs Austria
Lionel Messi is tournament's all-time and current edition's leading goal scorer with 17 and four goals, respectively.
aljazeera.com
Fans told not to travel to France-Iraq tie due to bad weather
Fans have been told not to travel to the Philadelphia Stadium for Monday's World Cup game between France and Iraq because of "inclement weather in the region".
bbc.com
All of Messi's record-breaking 17 World Cup goals
Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria.
bbc.com
Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID
Claude's chatbot may ask to verify your age and identity "in certain circumstances," such as with a passport or driver's license, according to a privacy policy change.
techcrunch.com
'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer
Lionel Messi makes history as the all-time leading World Cup scorer, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's game against Austria.
bbc.com
Keir Starmer has quit as prime minister – what will happen next in UK politics?
Britain will soon have its fifth prime minister in four years. How did we get here and what challenges await Starmer’s successor?UK politics live – latest updatesBritain is to get its fifth prime m...
theguardian.com
Police in Montreal Launch Manhunt After Shootout Kills Officer
The province of Quebec issued a shelter-in-place alert after one officer was killed and two people, another officer and a civilian, were wounded.
nytimes.com
How tensions with Trump dominated Starmer’s premiership
Analysts say foreign policy was an ‘area of relative strength’ for the prime minister – but goodwill with the White House soon evaporatedKeir Starmer inherited two wars and a country disconnected f...
theguardian.com
Who is Andy Burnham, the ‘man of the people’ likely to be next UK prime minister?
Expected successor to Keir Starmer has promised to understand voters outside London and those who feel unheardUK politics live – latest updatesIn the story that Andy Burnham tells about himself, “t...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Experimental Fabrication Branch Fuels Aircraft Innovation
At NASA, innovation begins well before an aircraft takes flight. The Experimental Fabrication Branch at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, transforms engineering concep...
nasa.gov
The Guardian view on Labour’s leadership: Andy Burnham has a story. He must also have a plan | Editorial
Keir Starmer won power but never explained Britain’s crisis. The new MP for Makerfield offers a sharper diagnosis – and one that voters can understandPolitical careers often end when circumstances...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Chandra Finds Possible Supernova Remnant
Using data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers may have found a supernova remnant – seen in this June 11, 2026, image – in an intriguing neighborhood in the middle of the Milky Way g...
nasa.gov
How Ferguson became Scotland's most influential World Cup player
BBC Scotland examines the impact of Bologna's Lewis Ferguson in the Scotland midfield going into the crunch game with Brazil.
bbc.com
What could Andy Burnham’s first 100 days in power look like?
New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 sooner than his team would have liked – but he will need to deliver fast to succeedUK politics live – latest updatesIt was 3.30am, just after the Wigan ret...
theguardian.com
Streeting seen as frontrunner to become UK’s next chancellor
Ex-health secretary favourite after ruling out leadership run but Labour’s centre-left prefers Ed Miliband
ft.com
'He is human' - Messi misses from the spot as he chases scoring record
Lionel Messi badly misses a penalty against Austria that would have made him the all-time World Cup record goalscorer.
bbc.com
Indian entrepreneur to lead WhatsApp as Zuckerberg brings in new blood
Fintech founder Kunal Shah to replace Will Cathcart who steps down after seven years leading the Meta-owned messaging app
ft.com
Kenyan court finds minister in contempt over US Ebola site
Health Minister Duale disobeyed an order to halt construction at the proposed facility for infected US nationals, court says.
aljazeera.com
Keir Starmer’s economic legacy – in charts
PM said Labour had turned economy around – but his record on growth and unemployment appears mixedKeir Starmer used his leaving speech to lay out a long list of Labour’s achievements in office – bu...
theguardian.com
Will a US-Iran deal transform the Iranian economy?
A US-Iran deal could unlock frozen assets, oil exports, and investment, reshaping Iran's economic future.
aljazeera.com
South African police tighten security as anti-migrant deadline approaches
Xenophobic protest groups have demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country by June 30 .
aljazeera.com
LIVE: France vs Iraq – World Cup 2026
Follow the live build-up and team news coverage ahead of our text commentary stream of the Group I game in Philadelphia.
aljazeera.com
I Found 37 Early Prime Day Deals That Are Worth Shopping Now (2026)
We’ve trawled the depths of Amazon to find the best early Prime Day deals on gear we’ve tested.
wired.com
OpenAI Launches Full-Scale Effort to Patch Open-Source Bugs as It Takes on Anthropic’s Mythos
Amid concerns about AI models’ cybersecurity capabilities, OpenAI revealed an improved version of GPT-5.5-Cyber and its “Patch the Plant” initiative to fix open-source software bugs.
wired.com
SpaceX inks compute deal with Reflection AI, an open-source AI lab
Reflection AI will pay $150 million a month beginning July 1, 2026 through 2029 for immediate access to Nvidia's latest GB300 AI chips and supporting hardware across SpaceX's Colossus 2 data center...
techcrunch.com
What is the Heat Dome Causing Europe’s Record Temperatures?
A swimmer in Paris on Sunday tried to cool off amid Europe’s second major heat wave of the year.
nytimes.com
Cancer charity cash stolen from Wilson's home
Former world champion Kyren Wilson is burgled while playing in a snooker event in Leicester
bbc.com
NASA to Cover US Spacewalk 95, Host Preview News Conference
NASA astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station on Tuesday, June 30, to replace a wrist joint on the orbital complex’s Canadarm2 robotic arm. The spacewalk is scheduled to begi...
nasa.gov
Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
The record company executive also worked with Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith.
bbc.com
Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
bbc.com
Brain cancer does not dim Goodburn's Glasgow podium dream
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn targets a home medal at Glasgow 2026 with new treatment slowing the growth of his inoperable brain tumours.
bbc.com
Vance Says Iran Will Allow Nuclear Watchdog to Restart Inspections
Tehran last week. Tensions have been high between Iran and the U.N. nuclear watchdog since the 12-day war last June.
nytimes.com
Canada’s inflation hits 29-month high amid heightened oil prices
Petrol prices lead the surge with a 33.2 percent price increase on an annual basis.
aljazeera.com
What is BBC's 3D Live Match Experience and how does it work?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the unique way of following matches during the 2026 World Cup via the BBC
bbc.com
Lebanon Latest: Israeli attacks surge despite ceasefire efforts
Israeli attacks intensify across southern Lebanon despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
aljazeera.com
Draper wins opening match at Eastbourne under new coach Murray
Jack Draper beat lucky loser Marcos Giron 6-4 7-6 (7-5) in an impressive straight sets first-round victory at the Eastbourne Open in his first game under new coach Andy Murray.
skysports.com
Draper beats Giron on return from injury at Eastbourne
Watch how GB's Jack Draper returns from a two-month knee injury to beat USA's Marcos Giron 6-4 7-6 (7-5). He will now face fellow Brit Jack Pinnington Jones.
bbc.com
How Will Colombia’s New President Fuel Trump’s Drug War?
Abelardo de la Espriella on Sunday night in Barranquilla, Colombia, after preliminary results showed him to be the winner in the presidential runoff.
nytimes.com
Man Utd agree land deal for 100,000-seater stadium
Manchester United's plans for a new stadium close to Old Trafford move a significant step closer after the club buy a 25-acre site to build it on.
bbc.com
AI-powered threats may succeed ‘within months’, Five Eyes warns
Western governments and corporates cautioned that their lead in AI might not last long
ft.com
Tucker captains injury-hit Ireland for India T20Is
Ireland name Lorcan Tucker as their permanent T20I captain as an injury-hit squad prepares to face India in two matches at Stormont.
bbc.com
Vance heads back to U.S. after positive start to U.S.-Iran talks
Vice President Vance is on his way back to the U.S. after he said negotiators made progress toward a lasting peace deal.
npr.org
Draper 'wins ugly like Murray' on injury return
ack Draper says he drew inspiration from new coach Sir Andy Murray to claim an "ugly" win in his first competitive match in over two months.
bbc.com
Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova given four-year ban for refusing anti-doping test
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended from tennis for four years for refusing an anti-doping test.
skysports.com
Second Reform councillor quits party
Steve Lewis became a councillor for Reform UK in Wakefield after elections held on 7 May.
bbc.com
George to captain England in Nations Championship as Itoje rested
England head coach Steve Borthwick has rested captain Maro Itoje for the inaugural Nations Championship, with Jamie George set to take the armband for the fixtures against South Africa, Fiji, and A...
skysports.com
Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.
bbc.com
Former Ally to Spain’s Prime Minister Is Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison on Bribery Charges
José Luis Ábalos, Spain’s former transportation minister, in October. He was sentenced on Monday to 24 years in prison for bribery and other acts of corruption.
nytimes.com
Good luck, Andy Burnham – you’ll need more than a smile and a better bus service to succeed in No 10 | Simon Jenkins
As prime minister, Starmer acted with dignity. What a pity that those Labour colleagues who ousted him could not do the sameThe toppling by his colleagues of Britain’s prime minister is humiliating...
theguardian.com
Football, war and solidarity: Why Gaza fans turned to Spain this World Cup
Football fans in Gaza showed overwhelming support for Spain against Saudi Arabia during Sunday's World Cup clash.
aljazeera.com
The rise and fall of Keir Starmer: where did it all go wrong?
PM’s demise after landslide victory two years ago points to an increasingly volatile and impatient electorateHistorians will puzzle over this one. Of the six prime ministers that have led Britain o...
theguardian.com
WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India’s CRED founder Kunal Shah, and invests $900M in startup
WhatsApp gets a new boss, as Will Cathcart moves to a new role at Meta, while Shah steps down as CEO of Indian fintech giant CRED to replace Cathcart.
techcrunch.com
Clive Davis, Hitmaking Titan of the Music Industry, Dies at 94
One of the few executives in music to become a household name, Clive Davis maintained a visible role as a starmaker for more than five decades.
nytimes.com
Former US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at age 100
Greenspan presided over economic turbulence, including crises and booms, during his 18-year tenure as Fed chairman.
aljazeera.com
Keir Starmer resigns: what now? – podcast
An emotional Keir Starmer announced his resignation as prime minister and Labour leader on Monday morning, less than two years after he won a huge majority at the general election. The question now...
theguardian.com
European leaders pay tribute to Starmer as EU-UK summit is postponed
Ursula von der Leyen, Merz and Zelenskyy say UK PM helped increase European and Ukrainian securityEuropean leaders have paid tribute to Keir Starmer after he announced his resignation as prime mini...
theguardian.com
A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe
A decade on from Brexit, the EU is more cohesive than many expected, but faces growing pressure from within.
bbc.com
What the World Cup looks like from Gaza
Gaza's footballers train on broken pitches with no shoes. Why has FIFA's rebuilding plan gone nowhere?
aljazeera.com
Trapped by floods and fearing death in the heat: the Australians taking legal action over the climate crisis
Ten people affected in different ways by extreme weather are taking a case against the federal government to the UNGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs flood waters rose in...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Webb Finds Clues to Ancient, Distant Origin of Comet 3I/ATLAS
As interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS began moving away from the Sun in December 2025, astronomers took the opportunity to turn NASA’s powerful James Webb Space Telescope in its direction and capture deta...
nasa.gov
Is VAR being used differently at the World Cup vs the Premier League?
The stats show that there have been more VAR reviews at the World Cup than in the Premier League. So why does perception suggest the opposite?
bbc.com
Stokes and Atkinson cleared by Cricket Regulator over nightclub incident
The independent Cricket Regulator has taken no action against Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson over the nightclub incident which led to them missing last week’s Test against New Zealand, finding &...
skysports.com
Goalkeeper Keating turns down new Man City deal
England goalkeeper Khiara Keating turns down an offer of a new deal at Manchester City and is uncertain about her future.
bbc.com
How four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey Donaldson
The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.
bbc.com
‘Guys would think I was a girl then get aggressive when they found out my name was Brian’: how Placebo made Nancy Boy
‘I thought I could regain some power by writing a celebration of debauchery that was so brazenly sexual it would infuriate the people who insulted me’Nancy Boy was about reclaiming the homophobic i...
theguardian.com
Man Utd secure land to build new 100,000-seater stadium
Manchester United have secured the majority of the land required to build their new 100,000-seater stadium as the club ramps up plans to create the largest facility in the United Kingdom.
skysports.com
The founder conference built for growth: TechCrunch Founder Summit pass rates increase June 26
Save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 by June 26, 11:59 p.m. PT. Designed for founders first on November 4 in Boston. Register here.
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The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers
May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak, and now Starmer: each one was brought low for a reason. But what if the deeper problem is the office itself?They were times in which prime ministers seemed to be on thei...
theguardian.com
Lucid Motors’ new CEO cuts 18% of staff to ‘simplify the company’
The company is also eliminating a production shift at its Arizona factory to align "production plans with anticipated demand."
techcrunch.com
Guinea bans exports of raw gold to boost local refining
The prohibition is intended to boost the country's economy by refining gold domestically.
bbc.com
Seedcamp raises $320M for its new fund to expand its US footprint
After 18 years of focusing on Europe, early-stage investor Seedcamp said that it has raised $320 million for its latest fund which will see it expanding its presence in the United States.
techcrunch.com
Klue hack results in data breach at several cybersecurity firms
Huntress, HackerOne, Jamf, Recorded Future, and Tanium are among the cybersecurity companies that had data stolen following an earlier breach at market research firm Klue.
techcrunch.com
Argentina vs Austria LIVE: World Cup 2026
Follow updates as Messi's Argentina play Austria in Group J, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
aljazeera.com
Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child sexual offences including rape
Former DUP leader convicted of 18 offences against two victims after high-profile trial that gripped Northern Ireland Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of sexual offences against two victims...
theguardian.com
Sir Keir Starmer's premiership in six charts
BBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024.
bbc.com
Giulio Cesare review – nightmarish take on Handel has snakes, sadism and a mummy
The Grange festival, Northington, HampshireDavid Alden’s blackly comic Kafkaesque production has a strong cast whose lively performances were not always matched by the Early Opera Company in the pi...
theguardian.com
Hayley Williams review – punk and R&B expertly intertwine on first solo tour for Paramore star
Roundhouse, LondonIn her first European jaunt outside of her headbanging band, the singer uses humour to turn angsty songs into rowdy collective catharsisHayley Williams swaggers on stage with a gu...
theguardian.com
Once Upon a Time in Holyhead: Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue shooting film in Porthcawl
Pair pictured ‘laughing and singing’ at Welsh seaside town’s Saltwater Inn, for post-funeral scene in film by British film-maker Jamie AdamsQuentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue have been spotted in...
theguardian.com
Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday
UK Health Security Agency also issues red heat alert for six English regions, indicating risk to life even for the healthyMet Office forecasters have issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday...
theguardian.com
Why does Britain keep changing prime ministers?
Keir Starmer’s successor will become the seventh leader in roughly a decade since the Brexit vote
ft.com
Far-right de la Espriella elected Colombia president: What’s next?
Election results show Trump-endorsed millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins by razor-thin margin.
aljazeera.com
Germany defender Schlotterbeck out of World Cup
Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck is ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with an ankle injury.
bbc.com
JD Vance touts progress on key issues in US-Iran negotiations
JD Vance touts progress on key issues in US-Iran negotiations.
aljazeera.com
Johnny Marr to auction off dozens of guitars heard on Smiths classics such as This Charming Man
Christie’s sale in London in September carries estimates up to £150,000, with some instruments also used by Noel Gallagher and Bernard SumnerJohnny Marr is preparing to auction off about 80 of his...
theguardian.com
Gaza’s surfers seek solace from war in the Mediterranean Sea
Surfers still ride the waves off Gaza despite the ever-present threat of becoming an Israeli military target.
aljazeera.com
‘Emotional and horrific’: volunteers ‘live’ as Somerset animals to study wildlife risks
People trained to experience world as otters, salmon and other River Tone creatures for pioneering researchWhat does a kestrel make of the dog sniffing in the long grass below? Why does an exhauste...
theguardian.com
Alan Greenspan, Fed Chairman Through Prosperity and Crisis, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan in 1987. After overseeing a period of immense wealth creation, he was often portrayed as among those responsible for the 2008 crisis and the economic and political shocks that follow...
nytimes.com
Welsh first minister wants 'new relationship' with Westminster after Starmer quits
Rhun ap Iorwerth set out demands to the PM's successor, while Welsh MPs say they back his resignation.
bbc.com
'He's stored in a hard disk in my head' - watching the World Cup as a manager
Former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank on watching new players at the World Cup - who would he sign and who will be the star of the tournament?
bbc.com
Pitfall review – big-hole survival horror is as if cast of Friends strayed into Deliverance
Laborious and bombastic thriller set in a forest where a maniacal woodsman and a cast of irritating victims converge with gory resultsNo low-budget horror movie can apparently now be greenlighted w...
theguardian.com
Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.
bbc.com
Met Office issues rare red weather warning as heatwave hits UK
Temperatures expected to break June records, prompting concerns about public health
ft.com
Keir Starmer’s resignation speech: the six key takeaways
PM reminds listeners of his landslide general election win and achievements in office before ending with tribute to his family UK politics live – latest updatesIt was only a few minutes long, fewer...
theguardian.com
Israel kills turtle conservationist Mona Khalil
Turtle conservationist Mona Khalil has died after an Israeli air strike on her home near Tyre, Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
Savea new All Blacks captain as Rennie calls up Fineanganofo
Ardie Savea has been made the All Blacks captain in coach Dave Rennie's first squad announcement, while Newcastle-bound winger Fehi Fineanganofo gets a first call-up.
bbc.com
Alan Greenspan, Fed Chairman Through Prosperity and Crisis, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan in 1987. After overseeing a period of immense wealth creation, he was often portrayed as among those responsible for the 2008 crisis and the economic and political shocks that follow...
nytimes.com
Alan Greenspan dies aged 100
Longstanding Federal Reserve chair was lionised in office — but his legacy was reassessed in the financial crisis
ft.com
AI law firm wins UK court case for first time
Freelancer paid about £400 for technology to draft documents for £7,000 claim
ft.com
Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans
Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate actionKeir Starmer has faced a problem no Labour government has needed to deal with before. Hi...
theguardian.com
Williams is the greatest - but will she produce another great fight?
Serena Williams will return to the singles court at Wimbledon aged 44 - BBC Sport analyses if she is ready and the challenges she will face.
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Aldeburgh festival roundup – Tansy Davies and Freya Waley-Cohen premieres, plus blistering Shostakovich
Various venues, SuffolkThe second weekend boasted brand new music by Davies and Waley-Cohen, the premiere of Alex Ho and Rockey Sun Keting’s Chronicle, and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales with...
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Jabs, human ash and a tapeworm: behind the appetite for a new kind of disordered eating movie
Supernatural horror Saccharine and melodramatic comedy Maddie’s Secret are the latest films on body-image anxieties served up by HollywoodSaccharine is soundtracked by a rumbling stomach. Ping-pong...
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‘Absolute nightmare’: Brexit bellwether constituencies revisited 10 years on
From north-east Scotland to Romford, London, what do those who spoke to the Guardian during the referendum campaign make of how it all panned out?The Guardian has revisited five bellwether constitu...
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Kyotographie: Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai review – staggering images of the aftermath of shattering violence
Japan House, LondonThis darkly atmospheric exhibition pairs the revolutionary Hiroshima images of revered photographer Kikuji with Ai’s glittering but deeply melancholy visions of cherry blossomJap...
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Simon Johnson: ‘Nobody needs as many white-collar workers as they used to’
The Nobel laureate and former IMF chief economist on how to prepare for what AI will do to jobs
ft.com
Why Coca-Cola and the US taxman are at war over a $20bn tax bill
Beverage giant is appealing a 2020 ruling that has major implications for how much tax firms pay on overseas profits.
aljazeera.com
Madueke's remarkable season - from petition to World Cup starter
Noni Madueke has gone from fans protesting against him signing for Arsenal to England World Cup starter. BBC Sport look at his rollercoaster season.
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Vance’s warning to Israel signals a new phase in US-Israeli relations
There won’t be a rupture, but there won’t be business as usual, either.
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Cairo erupts in celebration after Egypt’s first ever win in a World Cup
Cairo erupts in celebration after Egypt’s first ever win in a World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Sir Keir Starmer: Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public
Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.
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‘The King of the North’: who is the man tipped to be the next British PM? – podcast
Keir Starmer has announced he will stand down as prime minister less than two years after his election victory, kickstarting the race for who will be the next Labour leader.And with MPs nervous abo...
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Late singer Oliver Tree's body returned to US after helicopter crash
The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.
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UK Labour Party Leadership contest may loom after UK PM Starmer resigns
UK Labour Party Leadership contest may loom after UK PM Starmer resigns.
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Europe suffers under record heatwave as temperatures forecast to reach 44C
Rail services, schools and sports events hit, with deaths of three elderly people in France partly blamed on intense heatWestern Europe is enduring a ferocious heatwave forecast to break temperatur...
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‘Daily cuts… infections’: India’s e-waste workers face toxic health risks
As digital consumption grows and e-waste mounts, burden of managing that waste falls on workers with little protection.
aljazeera.com
Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister
Sir Keir delivered a statement to announce his planned departure from Downing Street.
bbc.com
Benita review – Alan Berliner puts new spin on late film-maker’s work in entrancing tribute
After Benita Raphan took her own life in 2021, director and friend Berliner spent years poring over her unfinished work to create a documentary unlike anything elseThis is a one-of-a-kind documenta...
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‘Sheer outrageousness’: writers on their favourite LGBTQ+ movie characters
From gritty criminals to teens coming to terms with their identity, pride month sees Guardian writers on their most beloved queer charactersForget about dimly lit period dramas where miserable wome...
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Frida: The Making of an Icon review – forget her iconic status, just show us more of her art
Tate Modern, LondonFrida Kahlo took self-portraiture to new levels of interior revelation and her work takes you deep into her mystery. So why is this show padded out with responses by lesser artis...
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Iran leave note asking for peace after Belgium draw
Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.
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From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures in No 10
Where did it go wrong for the outgoing prime minister? And how much – if at all – did it threaten to go right?Keir Starmer pitched himself as a leader for “stability and moderation” who would rebui...
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Who's facing who? Every potential fixture in the World Cup knockout stages!
As we head towards the final World Cup group games, it's time to start looking ahead to the knockout stages and potential routes to the final in New Jersey.
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England vs Portugal? Germany vs Scotland? Every potential knockout stage fixture!
As we head towards the final World Cup group games, it's time to start looking ahead to the knockout stages and potential routes to the final in New Jersey.
skysports.com
Supreme Court allows a ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 states
The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that strikes down a key tool for enforcing Voting Rights Act protections for voters with a disability or an inability to read or write in seven states.
npr.org
Some Electricians Think Building Data Centers Is for Sellouts
Big Tech is throwing big money into data center buildouts. As national opposition to the facilities grows, some workers are beginning to question whether it’s worth it.
wired.com
World Cup Scams Are Getting Harder to Spot
From fake tickets to cloned websites, AI is magnifying World Cup scams. Can fans distinguish between what’s real and what’s not?
wired.com
Watch World Cup Day 11: Egypt’s first-ever win; Spain crushes Saudi Arabia
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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Keir Starmer’s fatal flaw? The blankness on to which voters projected their years of frustration | John Harris
His government was directionless and confused, and from that murk emerged the Peter Mandelson scandalOn a bone-chillingly cold morning in January, it felt as if I had suddenly found at least part o...
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South Korea’s Starbucks Shut Early After ‘Tank Day’ Promotion Debacle
A Starbucks coffee shop that closed early in Seoul on Monday.
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‘Allowed me to accept my own taste’: why Bridesmaids is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers highlighting their comfort films is a look at an endlessly quotable antidote to bro-focused comediesAt this year’s Oscars ceremony, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, M...
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Lamine Yamal says ‘I’m here’: Spain star dazzles with World Cup goal
The 18-year-old scores his first World Cup goal within 10 minutes against Saudi Arabia in sublime display of his skills.
aljazeera.com
Frozen by the challenges of power: how Starmer turned triumph into tragedy
Starmer appeared ruthless in banishing the influence of Jeremy Corbyn, and winning power – but far less certain on how to wield itFew would describe him as a dramatic man, but Keir Starmer’s politi...
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Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister two years after historic election victory
Labour leader bows to mounting pressure after Andy Burnham’s success against Reform UK in MakerfieldKeir Starmer has announced he will stand down as prime minister after days of intense pressure fr...
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Messi aiming to break more records in Argentina vs Austria LIVE!
skysports.com
Clark wins second US Open trophy despite hecklers
Wyndham Clark secures a wire-to-wire victory despite hostile reception from New York crowd.
aljazeera.com
Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
aljazeera.com
How do you stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane?
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?
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The Leveret By Anna Goldreich review – a hare mends the pain of baby loss
This bold debut about a woman finding healing after a late miscarriage is written with utter convictionBirth. “A detaching, a loosening of something, then the pain of it.” A small, curled and crink...
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Shadows of Willow Cabin review – secrets fester beneath horny hookup in low budget horror
Two men’s romantic getaway turns creepy in a talky elevated chiller about escaping the binds of the pastThe best elevated horror makes a metaphor out of its writhing emotional subtext, but writer-d...
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Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies
During his chairmanship, Greenspan was celebrated as possibly the best central banker in history. But later, his reputation was tarnished by the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
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Far-right lawyer De La Espriella wins Colombia’s tight presidential race
Far right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, who won backing of Donald Trump, seals narrow victory in run-off election.
aljazeera.com
Iran war day 115: Lebanon truce appears to hold as Switzerland talks end
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan hail 'encouraging progress' on the first day of Iran-US talks.
aljazeera.com
More than half of France under red alerts as heatwave intensifies
The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.
bbc.com
Cape Verde are the story of this World Cup - they are everyone's second team
Those waking up on Monday morning in the UK will look at one particular result and be stunned. "Cape Verde did it again?!" was probably your reaction.
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Don’t worry, a politician can’t present the Today programme. Michael Grade is wrong about that – and GB News | Stewart Purvis and Chris Banatvala
As the former Ofcom chair says extraordinary things about the rightwing channel and its critics, a factcheck would not go amiss• Stewart Purvis is a former editor in chief of ITN; Chris Banatvala i...
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From Belfast to the World Cup - McDermott's American odyssey
Mick McDermott tells BBC Sport NI of his pride at being involved with Ghana at the World Cup, his relationship with Carlos Quieroz and their hopes of shocking England on Tuesday.
bbc.com
Congress returns as scrutiny grows over Trump's Iran ceasefire agreement
With Congress returning to Washington, President Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz faces new scrutiny.
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Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation timetable, paving way for Burnham premiership - UK politics live
It’s still unclear whether there will be a leadership contest or an uncontested handover of powerStarmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM‘A shift has taken place...
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 15
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
bbc.com
The Fabulous Gold Harvesting Machine review – scavenger’s story reveals a rich seam to mine
Alfredo Pourailly De La Plaza’s absorbing documentary about an ageing Chilean gold panner is meticulously detailed and doubles as its own act of visual prospectingOut on the remote archipelago of T...
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Barack Obama’s gripping new show: best podcasts of the week
The 44th president’s latest podcast is a slick, excellently researched look at the post-slavery period in the US. Plus, a troubling foray into the world of swingingWho would have thought, back in 2...
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The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI by Cory Doctorow review – the real price of artificial intelligence
A vivid and entertaining polemic on the economics of the tech revolution, filled with righteous ireAs former Google CEO Eric Schmidt could tell you, AI is a hard sell these days. Last month,...
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Nailed it! What was Thor’s hammer called? Find out in our great British museum quiz
In the second of our five museum quizzes, curators at Norwich castle set 10 fiendish questions to test your knowledge of their collections. So what do they have the biggest collection in the world...
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After Burnham’s reign, battle begins for Greater Manchester’s mayoral crown
The influential role vacated by the new Makerfield MP will be fiercely contested by Labour, Reform and the GreensAs Andy Burnham maps out the final steps on his path to Downing Street, he may feel...
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I disagree with Andy Burnham’s politics. But as former health secretaries, we both know the NHS needs to be fixed | Jeremy Hunt
As prime minister, he would have a unique chance to turn the world’s most bureaucratic health service into its most innovative oneIf Andy Burnham moves from Manchester to No 10, he will be the firs...
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An AI proxy war could reshape Congress — before Congress reshapes AI
The massive spending and heated rhetoric in midterm races reflect the AI industry's political fault lines and competing visions of what the future should look like.
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Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue Congressional seat
The reliably Republican state has its first blue-leaning seat and Utah Democrats are excited for the pickup opportunity. They just have to make it through the competitive primary, first.
npr.org
Test Match Special
Head inside the England camp during the Women’s T20 World Cup with Filer & Kemp.
co.uk
New York City welcomes the summer solstice with Times Square yoga
New Yorkers gathered for the 24th annual "Solstice in Times Square” event to celebrate the summer solstice.
aljazeera.com
Colombia presidential candidate De la Espriella celebrates preliminary lead
Colombian outsider Abelardo de la Espriella in an armoured vehicle next to his vice-presidential candidate.
aljazeera.com
Salah's World Cup nightmare ends as he fires Egypt to historic win
Mohamed Salah's World Cup nightmares finally end as he helps fire Egypt to their first ever win at the tournament - 92 years on from their tournament debut.
bbc.com
Salah inspires Egypt to first-ever World Cup win
Mohamed Salah scored one goal and assisted another as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 and record their first-ever World Cup win.
skysports.com
Does This Radio Host Really Know Everyone in Wales?
Radio host and comedian Elis James has taken the Welsh penchant for chatting and being social to new heights.
nytimes.com
Does This Radio Host Really Know Everyone in Wales?
Radio host and comedian Elis James has taken the Welsh penchant for chatting and being social to new heights.
nytimes.com
Signs of Thaw in the Bering Sea
Drifting sea ice fragments near Alaska’s Saint Lawrence and Nunivak islands and colorful water around the Yukon Delta heralded the approach of the summer solstice.
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The aftershocks of Brexit’s failure could be gaining strength – a fearful prospect for Ireland | Fintan O’Toole
On our side of the Irish Sea we have made the best of a bad job. But we saw the damage a reckless and reactionary British government could doTo read more from the Brexit Vote: 10 Years On series, c...
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From mobile jungles to shadow art: how Dutch people try to beat the heat
A national heatwave plan has been activated to help people stay cool during the Netherlands’ increasingly hot summersHouseholds in Amsterdam are being urged to hang their curtains outside their win...
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UK’s out-of-town retail parks ‘effectively full’
Industry says shortage of space reflects rising demand from some retailers and a dearth of new sites
ft.com
New home builds set to fall short of government’s 1.5mn target, Savills says
Real estate group’s forecast adds to questions over housebuilding agenda in England
ft.com
How Benjamin Netanyahu’s big moment backfired
The war in Iran fulfilled a longtime goal of the Israeli premier. But it has left him in his worst position in years
ft.com
Bain tests software takeover targets by vibecoding AI replicas
Private equity groups swiftly recreate software products to gauge their competitive advantages
ft.com
Salah scores to help Egypt to first World Cup win
Mohamed Salah scores one goal and creates another as Egypt come from behind to beat New Zealand and secure their first-ever World Cup win.
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Why a world champion boxer has gone bareknuckle
Former IBF featherweight boxing champion Lee Selby explains the reasons behind his decision to take up bareknuckle boxing.
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Salah scores as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup win
Egypt rallied from a goal down at half-time to turn the game on its head and strengthen their case for the knockouts.
aljazeera.com
Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".
bbc.com
Salah scores to give Egypt the lead
Mohamed Salah scores to give Egypt a 2-1 lead against New Zealand as he edges towards the all-time goalscorers record for the Pharoahs.
bbc.com
Crimea halts fuel sales after Ukraine strikes cause shortages
Gas sales in Russian-controlled Crimea have halted after Ukrainian drone strikes on the peninsula’s supply route.
aljazeera.com
Japanese fans clean up stands after celebrating World Cup win
Japanese fans stayed behind after celebrating their 4-0 victory over Tunisia, by collecting rubbish from the stands.
aljazeera.com
Iran hails ‘major progress’ to end Lebanon war
Tehran and Washington locked in talks in Switzerland over deal to settle four-month conflict
ft.com
How India’s heatwaves are shutting schools – and pushing women out of the workforce
Forced to stay home or switch jobs, working mothers are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis as classes go online for weeks or months at a timeOutside, the temperature has passed 41C (105.8F). I...
theguardian.com
Why sinodollars outweigh the petroyuan
China’s currency is becoming a more important part of the global financial system but the dollar is still in control
ft.com
Colombia’s De La Espriella claims victory on preliminary results
Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia's presidential election.
aljazeera.com
Cape Verde continue to surprise with entertaining Uruguay draw
Cape Verde's gripping debut World Cup campaign continued as they held two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling draw in Miami.
bbc.com
Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran declares key waterway shut
Ship tracking data shows sharp fall in transits as US and Iranian officials hold talks to save fragile peace framework.
aljazeera.com
‘We want a new Albania’: protests against Jared Kushner-backed resort turn anger on government
Opposition to plans for ‘small paradise’ island of Sazan becomes wave of dissent against establishmentFor Ina Shkurti, like so many Albanians, the island of Sazan has played an outsized role. As a...
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One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde extend dream run?
Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.
bbc.com
New Zealand vs Egypt team news LIVE!
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No pressure to pass the ball to Ronaldo in World Cup: Portugal’s Conceicao
Ronaldo has faced criticism after his performance in Portugal’s first match of the FIFA World Cup.
aljazeera.com
They've done it again! Cape Verde claim another draw with Uruguay
Cape Verde continued their fairytale World Cup campaign as the African group of islands claimed a 2-2 draw with two-time winners Uruguay in Miami.
skysports.com
Ebola closure cuts off a lifeline between DRC’s Goma and Rwanda
Health officials defend the restrictions, but traders say the measures have disrupted the flow of goods and income.
aljazeera.com
'New York didn’t like me' - Did US Open crowd go too far with Clark?
On his way to becoming US Open champion for the second time, America's Wyndham Clark had to overcome the unusual challenge of taming a hostile home crowd at Shinnecock Hills.
skysports.com
Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw 2-2 against Uruguay
Uruguay could need a win over Spain next weekend to avoid a second consecutive FIFA World Cup group-stage exit.
aljazeera.com
Egyptian football fans chant for Palestine in Vancouver
Egyptian fans gathered outside BC Place in Vancouver ahead of their World Cup match against New Zealand.
aljazeera.com
T. rex took 40 years to reach full size, scientists find
Tyrannosaurus rex may have been a much slower grower than scientists realized. A new study of 17 tyrannosaur fossils found that the giant predator likely took about 40 years to reach its full size...
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Unbeaten Iran will go down in history - Ghalenoei
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his side's unbeaten start to the World Cup will be talked about for years to come given the disruption they have faced before and during the tournament.
bbc.com
Iranians gather in Tehran to support team in critical draw against Belgium
Iranian fans in Tehran watched their team secure a 0-0 draw against Belgium at the World Cup in Los Angeles.
aljazeera.com
Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match
Bukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana.
bbc.com
Iran war live: First day of US talks covers Lebanon, Hormuz, frozen assets
Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard' amid talks, prompting Ghalibaf to warn the US to take care with its rhetoric.
aljazeera.com
When Workers Lose to AI
How the U.S. government can soften the blow of automation.
foreignaffairs.com
In the foothills of the Dolomites, a champion was made
Jannik Sinner is the world's best tennis player. This is the journey that forged a champion.