Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-23

India’s MoEngage bets that the future of marketing is millions of AI agents

The all-cash deal gives MoEngage access to technology that assigns AI agents to individual customers.

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Tuchel credits 'committed' Ghana defending after England draw

England manager Thomas Tuchel says England found it "difficult" to break down Ghana's defence, after the two teams played out a 0-0 draw at the 2026 World Cup.

co.uk

Protesters sentenced to decades in US prison over alleged antifa ties

Civil liberties advocates have expressed alarm over the case involving a protest outside Prairieland Detention Center.

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Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?

The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.

co.uk

Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says

Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businessesWeakening the UK’s net zero policy would disrupt business and damage the economy, the UK’s...

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US Supreme Court says Rastafarian man shaved by prison guards can’t sue

The high court has upheld ruling that prisoners cannot sue prison staff for money damages under religious liberties law.

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My Favorite Art TV Is Half-off for Amazon Prime Day

HiSense's new CanvasTV line is a better buy than the Samsung Frame, even at full price. And it's not full price right now.

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Israel’s deliberate targeting of Palestinian children

New UN report documents the toll of Israel's war on Gaza and its occupation of the West Bank on Palestinian children.

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England held to goalless draw by Ghana

England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Boston Stadium.

co.uk

Rice remains positive after England draw with Ghana

England midfielder Declan Rice says he remains positive despite being held to a 0-0 draw against Ghana in their World Cup Group L match in Boston.

co.uk

England held by Ghana at World Cup as pair close on last-32 passage

England and Ghana share a 0-0 draw in Group L at the World Cup, despite late barrage by the English.

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'Anxious moment for England' - should this have been Ghana penalty?

England's Ezri Konsa makes a last-ditch attempt to stop Ghana's Prince Adu during their World Cup Group L match in Boston.

co.uk

Superhuman acquires AI detection startup GPTZero

Superhuman, which also has an AI detection tool as part of Grammarly, has snapped up GPTZero.

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Spence appears to snub Partey pre-match handshake

Djed Spence appeared to not shake hands with Thomas Partey before England's match against Ghana.

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Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey

Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.

co.uk

Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe

France, Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.

co.uk

Senate approves war powers resolution aimed at reining in Trump on Iran war

Largely symbolic resolution is a sign of disquiet over the US president’s handling of the conflict

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Donald Trump to attend World Cup final, present trophy: Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be 'enjoying the final' with Trump and present the trophy together on July 19.

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Australia on verge of semi-finals after simple win against Pakistan

Australia made it four wins from four at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup after easing to a 113-run victory against Pakistan at Headingley, with the six-time winners on the verge of the semi-finals wi...

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Paraguay’s Almiron suspended for one game after red card for covering mouth

FIFA also stripped journalist Jorge Chipi Vera of World Cup credentials after he criticised Almiron's red card on air.

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'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect response to those that doubted him as he becomes the first player to score at six World Cups.

co.uk

NASA Names Sean Gallagher as Chief Information Officer

NASA has selected Sean Gallagher as the agency’s chief information officer (CIO). In this role, he is responsible for the agency’s entire portfolio of Information Technology products and services....

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Jill Smokler, Who Blogged as Scary Mommy, Dies at 48

With the Scary Mommy blog, Jill Smokler gave parents the space to acknowledge that raising children, while deeply satisfying, was also grindingly difficult.

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US eases travel restrictions on Iran World Cup team

Washington lengthens time period that team can arrive on American soil before last group game against Egypt

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UN starts evacuating 11,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz

Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28, Tehran had effectively closed off the vital waterway.

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Is the Australian Prime Minister’s Pragmatism Enough in Uncertain Times?

Buffeted by global turmoil and a populist far-right ascendance at home, Anthony Albanese is trying to keep the country feeling hopeful.

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Rate the players in England v Ghana

Rate the England and Ghana players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.

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Australia thrash Pakistan to edge closer to semis

Ellyse Perry stars with 71 as Australia beat Pakistan by 113 runs to remain unbeaten at the Women's T20 World Cup.

co.uk

Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother

France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.

co.uk

Scotland have coping strategy for weather delays

Head coach Steve Clarke says Scotland have plans in place to deal with any weather delays that might affect their crucial World Cup match with Brazil in Miami.

co.uk

Rubio begins Gulf visit in the UAE to advance US-Iran peace deal

Arriving in the UAE at the start of a Gulf tour, Rubio is seeking to advance the US-Iran deal with regional partners.

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Sanchez warns he ‘will not recognise’ Fujimori victory in Peru election

The left-wing candidate has called for voting results from 119 consular offices to be nullified over a procedure change.

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Mendes scores 'brilliant' second goal for Portugal

Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo trick the entire stadium to score a second goal for Portugal against Uzbekistan in their Group K match in the 2026 World Cup.

co.uk

Iran’s president arrives in Pakistan for peace talks

Iran’s president arrives in Pakistan for peace talks

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Real sign Schroeder in 'most expensive' women's transfer

BK Hacken teenager Felicia Schroeder has joined Real Madrid in a deal that makes the 19-year-old forward "the most expensive transfer ever in women's football".

co.uk

U.N. Report Says Israeli Killings of Gaza Children Post-Truce Amount to Genocide

A father carried the body of his 3‑year‑old, who was killed in an Israeli strike, according to medics, during his funeral in Gaza City in April.

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US Senate votes to halt Iran war, bucking Trump

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After betting the firm on Anthropic, Menlo Ventures raises victorious $3B fund

Menlo has created a solid rep for itself as an AI investor, all based on one gutsy $750 million move in 2024.

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Portugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.

co.uk

US says Iran can stay for two days before Egypt World Cup game

Iran's team will still need to leave the US shortly after their third group-stage match against Egypt on Friday.

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He has arrived! Ronaldo scores two as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal reaffirmed their World Cup credentials with a rousing 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan.

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Klue says hackers stole credential from 2022 that led to customer data breaches

It's unclear why Klue had not revoked the credential after the limited pilot, which hackers then used to breach a system holding keys for accessing customers' data.

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Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market

Mark Zuckerberg reportedly wants Meta to have its own prediction market app.

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Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cup tournaments as Portugal thrash debutants Uzbekistan.

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Displaced Lebanese return south under fragile ceasefire deal

Displaced Lebanese are heading back south after a US-Iran backed ceasefire halted months of Israeli bombardment.

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CSDA Selects Eight Commercial Satellite Data Providers for On-Ramp 2 Contract Awards

Eight commercial data providers received contracts to provide a range of data in support of NASA’s Earth science priorities.

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Video: Israeli troops seen patrolling Syrian countryside

Israeli troops and two Merkava tanks have been spotted in the Syrian countryside near Quneitra city.

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Katherine Sciver-Brunt 99 per cent sure England captain will be fit for semis

England great Katherine Sciver-Brunt said she is "99 per cent" confident her wife Nat will be back in time for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final should England make it.

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58th Girl Scouts Unite Event

58th Girl Scouts Unite Event, July 23-25, 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #206) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. Thursday, July 23 11:00AM – 11:15...

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UK defence secretary promises delayed investment plan before Nato summit

Dan Jarvis, who took role earlier this month, is said to have secured billion more for plan than predecessorDan Jarvis, the new defence secretary, promised to publish the delayed defence investment...

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Hard-right figures take aim at Ed Miliband and UK net zero policies at ‘anti-woke Davos’

Kemi Badenoch, who joined US anti-abortion activists and European far-right parties at ARC, described energy secretary as a ‘villain’Britain’s net zero policies and the energy secretary, Ed Miliban...

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US Supreme Court OKs ExxonMobil lawsuit over Castro-era property seizure

The US Supreme Court made it easier for US companies to seek compensation from Cuba's government for assets seized.

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US Supreme Court backs Trump policy on green card holder rights

Court rules 6-3 that suspicion alone justifies placing green card holders on immigration parole at border crossings.

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Lorcan O’Herlihy, Architect of Innovative Urban Housing, Dies at 66

Lorcan O’Herlihy in 2000. “As global cities become denser and the need for housing greater, it is more critical than ever to design spaces that promote equity, human interaction and cultural evolut...

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Burnham and Starmer hold ‘frosty’ meeting to thrash out transition of power

With Burnham and his team potentially having only weeks before he becomes PM, Starmer has agreed to give him access to civil serviceKeir Starmer has met Andy Burnham for the first time since the Ma...

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Commentator stripped of Fifa credentials over Almiron rant

Fifa strip a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden ​rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's victory over Turkey.

co.uk

Who’s being left out of the World Cup?

Can football’s biggest stage stay global as visa denials and border restrictions mount?

aljazeera.com

Bev Craig to stand as Labour candidate for Greater Manchester mayor

Leader of city council braces for bitter fight with Reform UK in byelection for Andy Burnham’s replacementLabour’s candidate to replace Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor has been named as Be...

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Athapaththu's stunning century helps Sri Lanka thrash Ireland

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu hits an unbeaten 106, the highest score of the 2026 T20 World Cup, as she leads her team to a comfortable nine-wicket win against Ireland, a victory which keep...

co.uk

Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy

United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

co.uk

Senate passes war powers resolution, Tim Kaine says there's more work to be done

The Senate has voted to take away President Trump's power to wage war with Iran. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine, a sponsor of the bill.

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PGA Tour's radical new changes explained

Jamie Weir explains the PGA shake-up, which sees a Championship Series and Challenger Series created.

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'Dominant' Athapaththu hits tournament-best 106 for Sri Lanka

Chamari Athapaththu hits a superb unbeaten 106 as Sri Lanka cruise to a nine-wicket win against Ireland to keep their T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive.

co.uk

More than 300 drones seized at US World Cup sites

United States authorities seize more than 300 unauthorised drones at World Cup sites.

co.uk

The Guardian view on extreme heat: as risks escalate, adaptation plans are dangerously lagging | Editorial

Record-breaking temperatures should focus minds on the UK’s lack of preparedness for the climate dangers aheadAs western Europe bakes under what scientists describe as a heat dome, or “atmospheric...

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The Guardian view on the politics of Scotland: like Labour, the SNP is in need of renewal | Editorial

The sentencing of Peter Murrell brings limited closure to a major scandal. But John Swinney’s government faces new challenges in a changing landscapeThe Scottish National party (SNP) is accustomed...

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U.N. Sets Plan to Evacuate Stranded Ships Out of Persian Gulf

Hundreds of ships have been stranded in the Persian Gulf since the war began, waiting for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

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US appeals court says Trump can proceed with fast-track deportation efforts

A panel of judges has overturned a previous ruling that found measures violated constitutional right to due process.

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DUP seeks to distance party from ‘wicked deceiver’ Jeffrey Donaldson

Denunciation comes after former Democratic Unionist leader convicted of child sexual offencesThe Democratic Unionist party has denounced Jeffrey Donaldson as a “wicked deceiver” who led a “double a...

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Anthropic’s Claude Tag is learning your company, one Slack message at a time

Anthropic’s new Claude Tag brings an always-on AI teammate to Slack. But beyond productivity, the feature is a strategic play to capture organizational context, institutional knowledge, and enterpr...

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In symbolic vote, Congress directs Trump to remove forces from Iran war

The measure to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran does not require the president's signature, nor does it carry the force of law. But it reflects bipartisan frustration with the war.

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Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say

Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violation.

co.uk

Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades

An expansive bipartisan bill intended to bring down the cost of housing by boosting the supply of homes has passed both houses of Congress, and is headed to the president's desk for a signature.

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Who is likely to be in or out of a Burnham cabinet?

Big hitters such as Miliband, Mahmood and Streeting are seen as in line for the top jobs; others face an abrupt end to their ministerial careersBy mid-July, as now seems almost inevitable, we will...

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SpaceX shares drop below debut price before jumping amid $600bn sell-off

SpaceX shares dip below debut price, erasing $600bn in value before recovering 2.4 percent amid tech market turbulence.

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Have World Cup changes damaged the final round of the group stage?

With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?

co.uk

Sri Lanka beat Ireland to stay in semi-final hunt

Chamari Athapaththu hits an unbeaten 106 as Sri Lanka cruise to a nine-wicket win over Ireland to keep their World Cup semi-final hopes alive.

co.uk

'We're begging' - Savannah Guthrie pleads for help as details of her mother’s case emerge

Savannah Guthrie spoke on NBC's Today show about a note sent to the media in February regarding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, which claimed she had died.

co.uk

Britain Is Still Deep in the Shadow of Brexit

A “Vote Leave” rally in London in June 2016. The proposal to separate from the European Union narrowly passed.

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France records hottest day ever as 40 people drown across country

French weather service says temperature hit 44.3C in Pissos as heat forces Louvre and Eiffel Tower to close earlyEurope heatwave live – latest updatesFrance has registered its hottest day on record...

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Robinson snubbed for final Test as Stokes, Atkinson return

Ollie Robinson has been left out of England's lineup for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand despite being available for selection.

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Missile strike kills three in Ukraine as Russia feels war’s economic strain

Kyiv has previously accused Moscow of using cluster munitions, which, when dropped, scatter into smaller munitions.

aljazeera.com

Labour announces Manchester council boss as metro mayor candidate

Bev Craig is Labour's candidate for metropolitan mayor of Greater Manchester.

co.uk

2026 ALA Hyperwall Schedule

American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, June 25-29, 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #2243) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. FRIDAY, J...

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Israeli police clash with anti-draft ultra-Orthodox protesters

Israeli police clashed with Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jews on Monday as they protested against mandatory conscription.

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O'Neil appointed new Ipswich manager

Gary O'Neil has been appointed as Ipswich's new manager.

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England vs Ghana LIVE: World Cup 2026

All our updates as Kane's England face Ghana in Group L, with buildup, team news coverage and text commentary stream.

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This is How NASA Flight Tests New Technology

Flight tests are a big part of how NASA turns breakthrough ideas into reality. From flying humans faster than the speed of sound to proving designs that helped shape the space shuttle, flight testi...

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The Best Movies to Stream This Month (June 2026)

I Am Frankelda, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, and From Russia With Love are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.

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Perry stars as Australia cruise to 113-run win vs Pakistan

Ellyse Perry starred with both bat and ball to help Australia continue their unbeaten run at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, as her side cruised to a 113-run victory over Pakistan.

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US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks

The Rastafarian man argued his religious rights were violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.

co.uk

Johansson confident Motherwell can build on success

New Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson expects his team to continue performing the way they did last season under Jens Berthel Askou and build on that next term.

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Farage breaks cover at last but finds the £5m question hasn’t gone away | John Crace

A testy Reform UK leader tried to bat off questions about why a gigantic gift to him had anything to do with the publicHappy days. Ten glorious years. Maybe it was the chance to bask in the unmitig...

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Europe battles record-breaking heat: is this the new normal? - The Latest

Europe is dealing with a debilitating heatwave, with schools closed, trains cancelled and France holding an emergency meeting after heat-related deaths.António Guterres, the UN chief, is urging the...

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Fairytale economics holds the UK back

Without growth, mainstream politics is doomed. Burnham’s Labour must stop telling stories that hold it back

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South African police investigate murder amid rise in anti-migrant attacks

The rise in anti-migrant attacks in South Africa has already left several people dead, with hundreds trying to leave.

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O'Neil signs three-year deal as new Ipswich boss

Ipswich appoint former Wolves and Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil as their manager on a three-year deal after Kieran McKenna's departure.

co.uk

'It's unplayable' | Tsitsipas fumes with umpire over 'soft balls'

Stefanos Tsitsipas stopped play to complain to the umpire about the 'soft balls' in his match against Ignacio Buse at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Mallorca Championships.

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Password manager maker LastPass says hackers stole customer support case data during Klue breach

This is the second data breach to affect LastPass customers in recent years, after one of the password manager's tech partners was recently breached.

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Israeli Soldiers Fatally Shoot 2 People in Southern Lebanon, Health Officials Say

Damaged buildings in Nabatieh, Lebanon, on Sunday. Israeli soldiers shot and killed two people near the city on Tuesday, Lebanese health officials said.

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Best Prime Day Action Cameras Deals (2026): GoPro, Insta360, More

Action cameras are perfect for capturing travel adventures, recording social media vlogs, and more. Make use of these great Prime Day deals.

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Nasser: England must step up against unbeaten West Indies

Nasser Hussain has implored England to show their mettle as they face unquestionably the toughest test of their World Cup campaign yet against the West Indies on Wednesday at Lord's.

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Quantum of Solace: a heartbroken James Bond is fuelled by rage in Daniel Craig’s most underrated 007 film

The sequel to Casino Royale was plagued by a writers’ strike, but its shaky-cam style and erratic action aligns perfectly with our hero’s fractured state of mindIn the final moments of Casino Royal...

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Blue passports, Big Ben and Bpoplive: the Brexit referendum anniversary quiz

Who put Theresa May’s back up on Instagram, what did Boris Johnson say about bananas and much moreIt is 10 years since the British public decided to pack up its troubles in its old kit bag, give Ja...

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ARMD Research Solicitations (Updated June 23)

THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED ON JUNE 23, 2026 This Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) solicitations page compiles the opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or c...

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Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail

A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.

co.uk

Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal

Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone.

co.uk

‘There’s a way to fly mindfully. Like, I don’t have my own plane any more’: can DJ megastar Alok make dance music more sustainable?

The Brazilian musician, who collaborates with Indigenous artists and puts millions into philanthropy, explains his mission – and defends his jetsettingWhen Alok, the most successful Brazilian DJ of...

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The Iran War’s Persistent Threat to Farmers in Poor Countries

A reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would do little to swiftly ease the pain inflicted by higher prices for fertilizer, food and fuel in Ivory Coast.

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Quiz: Name every England World Cup goalscorer since 2014

Fifteen players who have scored for England across the past four men's World Cups. Can you name them all?

co.uk

Republican-linked PAC money funding Democratic US primaries: Why it matters

Republicans and Democrats have both employed tactics to boost weaker rivals ahead of US midterm elections.

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I Am Artemis: Jason Peterson

Jason Peterson’s responsibilities for NASA’s Artemis II mission went beyond his usual role as the range operations manager at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Peterson...

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PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation

The government says it is still planning to publish the spending proposals before a Nato Summit on 7 July.

co.uk

New Zealand eliminate Scotland with six-wicket victory

Scotland have been knocked out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup after New Zealand secured a six-wicket win in Bristol to keep alive their own faint hopes of defending the title.

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Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand

The smart glasses are available in several countries starting today in a variety of color and lens combinations.

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After Wars and False Starts, Cautious Optimism for U.S.-Iran Talks

In Tehran this month. Political analysts say both Iran and the United States now have a real need for progress.

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Hubble Details Early Galaxy Transforming Neighborhood

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have found something they never expected — ultraviolet light from a galaxy that existed just 1.4 billion years after the big bang.

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From yoghurt to luxury sails: how to shade your home from supercharged UK heatwaves

As hot weather becomes more common, companies and homeowners are coming up with innovative ways to keep properties coolWhen graphic designer Marc Alabaster had a new set of glass doors installed at...

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Wilshere: Tuchel factor can help England win the World Cup

Jack Wilshere has experienced the burden of expectation that comes with representing England at a World Cup. He felt it envelop the squad as they crashed to a group-stage exit in Brazil in 2014.

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4 days left to save up to $190 on TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026

Four days left to save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 - the ultimate founder bootcamp - before Early Bird rates end on June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here.

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NASA’s Webb Pinpoints Millions of Stars Within Cigar Galaxy

Located 12 million light-years away and undergoing rapid star formation, edge-on spiral galaxy Messier 82 (M82) is a scientifically unique sight to behold, and now NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope...

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‘A new world has been opened up’: how a London street got filled with art – and brought the neighbours together

From a mural in a baby’s bedroom to a sound sculpture designed to be played out of a convertible, top contemporary artists rose to the challenge of making work for one lucky communityIn 1986, an ex...

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Ribbie turns real-time baseball stats into arcade-like, pixel art broadcasts

Ribbie lets you follow along live with MLB games with a delightful, arcade-inspired interface.

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Mexico exhibition relives memories of Qatar World Cup 2022

An exhibition in Mexico held during the World Cup explores the legacy of Qatar 2022.

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‘I’d pause then carry on’: Peter Marinker, star of Krapp’s Last Tape, on performing with Alzheimer’s

The 84-year-old actor has spent decades bringing Samuel Beckett’s plays to life. Does his recent diagnosis give him new insights into playing ‘sad clown’ Krapp in a drama about age and the battlefi...

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Burnham adviser calls for billions of pounds in borrowing for infrastructure

Exclusive: Jim O’Neill, a former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, says government should spend more on major projectsThe man tapped by Andy Burnham to be his chief economic adviser has called for...

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Kenya minister says US-run Ebola facility plans halted after court order

Kenya stops constructing US-run Ebola site amid public outcry; $13.5m US funding is criticised as masking health risks.

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Portugal vs Uzbekistan LIVE: World Cup 2026

Follow live updates as Portugal face Uzbekistan in Group K, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.

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Scotland eliminated after New Zealand loss

Scotland are knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup after defeat by holders New Zealand in Bristol, despite Darcey Carter making an unbeaten 72.

co.uk

UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told

Foreign Office failed to act on warnings of genocide due to ‘pressure’ from emirates, Yale human rights investigator will tell a parliamentary select committeeThe British government had received in...

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Who are the Ghana players England should look out for?

England face Ghana in their next World Cup match as both sides look to secure a place in the next round. BBC Sport takes a look at the Ghana players to look out for.

co.uk

Nationalist group leaders agree to stop hoisting St George’s flags in Oxfordshire

Representatives of Raise the Colours appeared in court after local council accused them of intimidating staffLeaders of the nationalist group Raise the Colours have agreed to stop hoisting England...

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You’re only supposed to blow the bloody hooves off: AI Michael Caine narrates Odyssey audiobook

AI company ElevenLabs unveils its officially licensed replica of the iconic actor’s voice in a retelling of Homer’s epic poem, while director who previously recorded the star recalls real-life expe...

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Fika Jobs raises $4M to build a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates

The hiring process has long been criticized for its inefficiency and opacity. Candidates spend hours writing applications and submitting cover letters, only to disappear into what often feels like...

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Meta’s Very Own Smart Glasses Go on Sale Today for $299

The new Meta-branded glasses have the same camera, microphones, and chatbot as the Ray-Bans. They come in three styles, one of which was codesigned with Kylie Jenner.

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The trial that saved Antoine Semenyo's career

BBC Sport traces the origin story of Manchester City and Ghana star Antoine Semenyo, and hears from former coach David Hockaday about the trial which saved his career.

co.uk

New Zealand knock Scotland out of T20 World Cup

Defending champions New Zealand eliminate Scotland and keep their hopes of a T20 World Cup semi-final place alive with an impressive display in Bristol.

co.uk

These boots were made for walking! But who wore them? Find out in the Art Fund museum of the year quiz

In the third of five quizzes, curators at the Box Plymouth set 10 fiendish questions to test your knowledge of their collections Continue reading...

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The Extraordinary Embezzlement Case That Rocked Scottish Politics

Peter Murrell, center, arriving at Edinburgh High Court in May. He was sentenced on Tuesday to more than five years in prison.

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China and the US, accidental climate saviours of the world

The EU carbon pricing model is being supplanted by Beijing’s green tech spending and Donald Trump’s oil price shock

ft.com

Montblanc pens to Le Creuset ramekins: police photos show Peter Murrell’s spending habit

Haul found is only a fraction of what the former SNP chief executive bought using embezzled party moneyThe white police evidence tags on the unused Montblanc pens, picnic sets, Le Creuset ramekins...

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Kiwibit’s AI-powered bird feeder is my new backyard buddy

If you're looking for a fun way to connect with nature while collecting bird species on an app like Pokémon, give this smart feeder a try.

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Monochromatic Light (Afterlife) review – Tyshawn Sorey’s meditations yield their mysteries slowly

Sorey/BBC Singers/Tines/Gibson/GBSR DuoSt Giles’ Cripplegate, LondonThe Pulitzer-winner’s sprawling amalgam of Morton Feldman and African American spiritual felt meandering, but the GBSR duo, the B...

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The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs

The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs. Who has caught the eye already, and which clubs are focusing on longer-term priorities?

co.uk

Arab fans celebrate World Cup results in New York

Arab fans have come together in New York to show support for all Arab teams at the World Cup.

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Europe’s media look on in bemusement at Downing Street’s post-Brexit ‘revolving door’

Front pages across the continent reflect on Britain’s political turmoil after Starmer becomes seventh prime minister to quit since 2016Europe live – latest updatesIn Germany, Downing Street was lik...

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A super El Niño threatens disaster. Trump is handling it recklessly | Terry Garcia

The administration interrupted data streams that are key to forecasting. These systems should not be vulnerable to political whimsIn 1877, North Americans experienced an unusually mild winter – it...

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How to Live on Earth review – Benedict Cumberbatch exudes positivity in response to the climate crisis

An antithesis of the doom and gloom docs about environmental destruction, Cumberbatch and expert contributors look at how we can all help to protect itThere is value in a documentary about the envi...

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How is UK heatwave impacting sport for players and fans?

BBC Sport explores the impact of the UK heatwave on sports events across the country

co.uk

Palestinian children targeted in genocide, war crimes in Gaza: UN inquiry

UN commission of inquiry says Israel's deliberate targeting of Palestinian children in Gaza resulted in genocide.

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Reader Q&A: ask Rafael Behr your questions now

It’s 10 years since Brexit – and it’s also another one of those weeks in British politics … Guardian columnist Rafael Behr will be here at 5pm to answer your questions about Burnham, Starmer, Brexi...

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Carter becomes leading run-scorer at T20 World Cup after NZ performance

Scotland's Darcey Carter becomes the leading run scorer at the Women's T20 World Cup with an unbeaten 72 against New Zealand.

co.uk

From non-league to the World Cup - the Semenyo story

Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup, with Ghana poised to face England.

co.uk

HMRC poised to reveal tax charge in new Isa rules

Interest earned from cash held in stocks-and-shares Isas will face 22 per cent tax rate

ft.com

Zambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body

Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remain in dispute 12 months after he died.

co.uk

Red Roses stars in line for £100k to retain World Cup

The Red Roses' top stars stand to earn £100,000 with England in 2029 should they successfully defend their Women's Rugby World Cup title in Australia.

co.uk

Itauma on track for title shot after Hrgovic, expects Dubois next year

Moses Itauma is on course to fight for a heavyweight world title before his 22nd birthday.

skysports.com

Lake to captain Wales in summer internationals

The Gloucester-bound hooker will captain Wales in this summer's four internationals, stating with Saturday's game against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium.

co.uk

Look at Keir Starmer’s tenure as prime minister. This is no ‘decent man’ who got unlucky | Owen Jones

From Gaza to the Peter Mandelson row, his abandoned pledges to the ‘island of strangers’ claim, Starmer’s time at No 10 was truly dismalGood riddance, Keir Starmer. No sooner had the toppled prime...

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Why is Israel being accused of meddling in Colombia presidential election?

President Gustavo Petro claims digital manipulation affected the results, but attorney general dismisses allegations.

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The Instax Wide 400 builds on instant photography’s simplicity and stretches it, literally

In an AI and digital world, analog instant film and retro-style cameras continue to remain popular, fueled by a mix of both nostalgia and novelty.

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UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children

Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".

co.uk

Mamdani defends AIPAC ‘monsters’ comment

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has defended calling AIPAC ‘monsters’.

aljazeera.com

The New ‘Odyssey’ Movie Is Sparking a Right-Wing Backlash. This Female Scholar Knows It Well

Emily Wilson’s 2017 translation of Homer’s epic—the first by a woman—was called a woke “abomination” by online reactionaries. Christopher Nolan’s film is facing similar critiques.

wired.com

Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave

Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.

co.uk

Scientists alarmed after two wildfires hit Greenland within a week

Researchers say it is ‘quite wild’ to see fires at such high northern latitudes happen so early in the yearScientists have expressed concern after two wildfires broke out within a week of each othe...

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Air pollution is a fixable problem – just look at how London and New York have cleaned up their acts | Sadiq Khan and Michael Bloomberg

We’ve shown that rapid, measurable progress is achievable in our cities. Here’s how that can now be replicated worldwideSadiq Khan is the mayor of London. Michael Bloomberg is a former mayor of New...

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Trump ally blocks Czech president from Nato summit

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš triggers constitutional dispute with former Nato general Petr Pavel

ft.com

Watch World Cup Day 12: Argentina, France advance to knockouts; Jordan out

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

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Anderson's journey to England star and potential British record

Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side, and could be on the verge of a British record transfer.

co.uk

Trump anticipates better relationship with Colombia under new leader

Abelardo de la Espriella, who preliminary results suggest is Colombia's next president, had Trump's endorsement.

co.uk

What Israeli and Lebanese officials are saying before Washington talks

Iran has made a ceasefire in Lebanon a key condition in its ongoing negotiations with the US.

aljazeera.com

Sizzle reels: nine films to watch in a heatwave

Whether you fire up the outdoor projector or Netflix and chill in a cool, dark place – let the escapism of cinema be a balm amid the punishingly hot weatherAs you will no doubt have noticed, it is...

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Hidden bird species discovered in Japan after DNA reveals a stunning secret

A bird long thought to be a single rare species in Japan has turned out to be two. Scientists discovered that the elusive Ijima’s Leaf Warbler and a newly identified Tokara Leaf Warbler look almost...

sciencedaily.com

Relive every World Cup match with BBC Sport's 3D Experience

Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? You can now watch every match back in full with BBC Sport's 3D Experience.

co.uk

‘I’ve had a huge life, so I needed a big budget’: Madonna says biopic was scrapped after ‘falling out’ with studio

‘Maybe they just didn’t believe in me,’ the pop star said of Universal, which was set to make a film about her life starring Julia GarnerMadonna says that the long-gestating movie about her life th...

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I stand by what I said 10 years ago. We were right to leave the European Union | Larry Elliott

The Brexit vote showed that class still matters in British politics – and the changes needed are ones the EU would never have allowedRead more from the Brexit Vote: 10 Years On seriesOn the morning...

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500 Miles review – kids hit the road to visit Irish grandad Bill Nighy in YA tearjerker

Nighy is the Dingle dwelling grandfather of a Sheffield family in strife in sentimental adaptation of Mark Lowery’s novel Charlie and MeThis, sadly, is not a biopic of the Proclaimers, but a family...

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Cayless announced as new Hull KR coach for 2027 on three-year deal

New Zealander Nathan Cayless will become the new head coach of Hull KR on a three-year deal from 2027, replacing outgoing Willie Peters. 

skysports.com

After a decade, Brexit’s cost to Britain is not only economic

Hateful discourse in politics and society has become a regular feature since the UK voted to abandon the EU.

aljazeera.com

Noise, blood and confetti: how Industrial Coast built a radical arts scene in ‘dark, deprived’ Middlesbrough

The Teesside town struggles with drugs and social discord, but inspired by its magical light and mercurial artistic spirit, some say it has the best cultural scene in the UKAt a gig in a Middlesbro...

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Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026)

I've compiled a list of the best fitness tech deals this Amazon Prime Day, including smartwatches, walking pads, and recovery gear. You can thank me later.

wired.com

Prime Day Knocked Hundreds Off Our Top Pool-Cleaning Robots (2026)

Summer is for relaxing, not cleaning. Upgrade your backyard setup with a robot that cleans your pool for you.

wired.com

MotoGP champion Marquez extends Ducati deal

Seven-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez signs a new deal to remain with Ducati until 2028.

co.uk

Messi, Mbappe and Haaland set blistering pace - will Kane join Golden Boot party?

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have kept up the pace in what is shaping up to be one of the most hotly-contested World Cup Golden Boot battles in memory.

skysports.com

China Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. For First Time Since 2017

China’s National Supercomputing Center in Wuxi in 2020. LineShine, a supercomputer in Shenzhen, has been declared the world’s fastest.

nytimes.com

How Mark Rutte of NATO Manages an Unpredictable Trump

President Trump and Mark Rutte, the NATO secretary general, at the World Economic Forum in January.

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Charles Hinman, Who Brought New Dimensions to Painting, Dies at 93

Mr. Hinman in front of his works in 1967. Unlike the standard flat rectangular painting, some of his featured undulating curves; others, contours like cut gems.

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‘Climate change is a form of oppression’: the voices affected most by environmental crisis

In HBO documentary The Welcome Table, director Josh Fox brings together people from across the world whose lives have been dramatically altered by the climate crisisIn an age of division, director...

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Kane, England play Ghana at the World Cup: prediction, team news, lineups

Harry Kane's England and Ghana meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L, with the winner advancing to the round of 32.

aljazeera.com

The Global Story

How Brexit upended British politics

co.uk

Hearts set to appoint Vrancken as head coach

Hearts are set to appoint Wouter Vrancken as their new head coach.

skysports.com

The Global Story

How Brexit upended British politics

co.uk

This four-winged dinosaur may have terrorized Earth's earliest birds

A newly discovered feathered dinosaur called Jian changmaensis may be the missing predator responsible for mysterious piles of crushed prehistoric bird bones in China. The four-winged glider, a clo...

sciencedaily.com

MPs urge Darren Jones to run against Andy Burnham for Labour leadership

Chief secretary to the prime minister is backed by MPs who point to his ‘economic and national security experience’UK politics live – latest updatesDarren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime mi...

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Peter Murrell jailed for five years after embezzling £400,000 from SNP

Estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon is sentenced for stealing from party over 12-year periodPeter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in jail after he admitted embezzling mor...

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What do Weston-super-Mare's residents make of Brexit a decade on?

North Somerset voted exactly in line with the nation in the 2016 vote to leave the European Union.

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What do Weston-super-Mare's residents make of Brexit a decade on?

North Somerset voted exactly in line with the nation in the 2016 vote to leave the European Union.

co.uk

Labour MPs consider backing challenger to Andy Burnham

Favourite for next prime minister due to deliver speech on economic policy next week

ft.com

About 20 drown in France trying to escape heatwave sweeping much of Europe

France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.

aljazeera.com

Minister calls for ‘swift transition’ of power to Burnham without challenge over Labour leadership – UK politics live

Former Starmer loyalist Nick Thomas-Symonds suggests battle over leadership would not be in ‘best interests of the country’This is what the Press Association is reporting about the two MPs who have...

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A tiny diamond defect could reveal a mysterious new kind of magnetism

A newly proposed quantum sensing technique could make it much easier to identify one of physics’ newest and most intriguing classes of magnets: altermagnets. These unusual materials, discovered onl...

sciencedaily.com

Best Prime Day Tech Deals (2026): Phones, Watches, and More

Don't pay full price—snag one of these tasty Prime Day tech deals on some of our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets.

wired.com

Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction

The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

co.uk

New brain study reveals speech learning works differently than we thought

A new study suggests that learning and remembering speech relies more on how the brain processes sounds and sensations than on the areas that control mouth and face movements. The discovery could r...

sciencedaily.com

The Morrigan review – spirit of pagan demon queen unleashed in Irish burial chamber horror

Archaeologists blunder into an ancient and unwittingly release a vengeful monster – with predictable and conventional resultsIn Irish folklore, the Morrígan is a powerful goddess of death and war....

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Iran war day 116: US eases Iran sanctions; Lebanon ceasefire holds

US eases oil sanctions for 60 days after Iran agrees to allow international nuclear inspections.

aljazeera.com

US gov’t investigates New York coffee chain over ban on pro-Israel lawmaker

Top civil rights prosecutor announces probe after cafe chain says it will not serve Democratic lawmaker Dan Goldman.

aljazeera.com

One of the world’s most popular weedkillers may be fueling deadly superbugs

Researchers found that highly drug-resistant bacteria from hospitals are also resistant to glyphosate, a commonly used weedkiller. The discovery suggests that agricultural herbicides may be helping...

sciencedaily.com

Big Tech leads sell-off in global stocks

Declines on Wall Street reverberate across global markets as SpaceX rally reverses

ft.com

What to know about Tuesday’s primary elections in Maryland, Utah, New York

Redistricting will be central to Democratic primaries in Utah and Maryland while South Carolina faces Republican run-off.

aljazeera.com

Europe heatwave live: UK temperatures forecast to reach 38C; French PM to hold crisis meeting after heat deaths

Temperatures could smash June record in England and Wales set in 1976; red alerts in France after 19 heat deathsTwo children found dead in car in France as heatwave hits EuropeHere are the UK tempe...

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Time-Based Use Rates and Whole-Home Battery Backups Combine

Power companies are pushing aggressive time-based use pricing. Here's how a regular consumer can benefit.

wired.com

Ed Miliband to say UK must stick to net zero targets to deliver jobs and growth

Energy secretary expected to argue that UK clean economy is booming as private sector pledges over £100bn of investmentEd Miliband is to say that the UK must stick to net zero targets to deliver jo...

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Why Iran’s President Pezeshkian is heading to Pakistan after US-Iran talks

This is Pezeshkian's first overseas trip since Iran war began, and comes a day after the high-stakes Switzerland talks.

aljazeera.com

Ronaldo, Portugal play Uzbekistan in World Cup: prediction and team news

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Uzbekistan in a must-win group match, as race for the knockouts intensifies.

aljazeera.com

When falling housing prices are good news — and when they're not

Denver renters are celebrating falling housing costs. But sometimes cheaper housing is a sign of economic decline. How can you tell the difference?

npr.org

Crocker and Paro fight for history and legacy

Lewis Crocker puts his IBF welterweight world title on the line against Liam Paro in the Australian's home city of Brisbane on Wednesday with both aware of the rewards on offer.

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Crocker and Paro fight for history and legacy

Lewis Crocker puts his IBF welterweight world title on the line against Liam Paro in the Australian's home city of Brisbane on Wednesday with both aware of the rewards on offer.

co.uk

At World Cup Soccer Game, Palestinian Emblems Abound

Fans of Jordan during the World Cup game against Algeria in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday.

nytimes.com

Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil

A draw or even narrow defeat could mean Scotland qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. But how difficult is it to play a game you do not need to win?

bbc.com

Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil

A draw or even narrow defeat could mean Scotland qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. But how difficult is it to play a game you do not need to win?

co.uk

Awake Awake by Fiona Mozley review – in pursuit of false memories

From the Booker-shortlisted author, a tantalisingly unreliable account of childhood, history and mental uncertaintyThe historian and novelist Fiona Mozley acknowledged in a 2018 piece for the...

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Landship review – soldiers yearn for tinned pies in muddy first world war drama that stays inside the tank

It’s too murky to distinguish one stiff upper lip from another in Callum Burn’s drama about a real-life mission that came unstuckBased loosely on a true story, this British first world war drama de...

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Whoosh! Jacques Henri Lartigue’s world of colour – in pictures

The French artist is best known for his black-and-white images of high society, but a new exhibition shows us that he was also a bold and brilliant colour pioneer Continue reading...

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Self-doubt, burnout … and Taylor Swift: why Toy Story 5 is the ultimate millennial girl movie

Nostalgia hits hard for anyone who has grown up with the franchise. But little could prepare me for the emotional punch of this latest film – and the very specific vulnerabilities it tapsEmily name...

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Algeria earn turnaround win to knock out World Cup debutants Jordan

Debutants Jordan have been knocked out of the World Cup after Algeria’s second-half turnaround 2-1 win kept their group-stage qualification hopes alive.

skysports.com

Miami romance, Billy Gilmour and a mince and tattie hot dog

Another city. Another ballpark. Another Tartan Army love-in. The warmth towards the Scotland fans during this World Cup burns hotter than the Florida sun.

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Miami romance, Billy Gilmour and a mince and tattie hot dog

Another city. Another ballpark. Another Tartan Army love-in. The warmth towards the Scotland fans during this World Cup burns hotter than the Florida sun.

co.uk

Levitating penguins and predatory ants: Australian Geographic nature photographer of the year 2026 shortlist – in pictures

A hundred incredible images have been shortlisted by the South Australian Museum as part of this year’s Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition. In its 23rd year, the comp...

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Football offers escape for Gaza, but World Cup spirit dimmed

Palestinians in Gaza struggle to find World Cup joy amid displacement, power outages, and memories of previous lives.

aljazeera.com

Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back

Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

co.uk

Algeria complete late turnaround to send Jordan home

Algeria fight back to eliminate debutants Jordan from the World Cup and keep their own knockout hopes alive in San Francisco.

bbc.com

Algeria complete late turnaround to send Jordan home

Algeria fight back to eliminate debutants Jordan from the World Cup and keep their own knockout hopes alive in San Francisco.

co.uk

Algeria rally late to knock Jordan out of World Cup 2026

Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steer Algeria to a dramatic second-half comeback in Group J.

aljazeera.com

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 16

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

bbc.com

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 16

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

co.uk

Algeria come from behind to win 2-1, knock Jordan out of World Cup

Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steered Algeria to a 2-1 win over Jordan in Group J.

aljazeera.com

Colombia’s leftist presidential candidate vows to challenge election result

Colombia’s leftist presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda has vowed to challenge the results of the presidential runoff.

aljazeera.com

Remembering summer 1976: how the historic heatwave has become our new normal

Half a century on, Britain braces for temperatures up to 40C as global heating brings yet more extreme weatherThe summer of 1976 is seared on to national memory as one of record heat. Harvests fail...

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‘I feel entirely vindicated’: three Guardian columnists debate Brexit and its legacy | Aditya Chakrabortty, Polly Toynbee and Simon Jenkins

Ten years on, our writers met to reflect on whether leaving the EU has made the UK richer or more racist – and how the union is doing without usRead more from the Brexit Vote: 10 Years On seriesAdi...

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From the NHS to new homes, Starmer’s successes and setbacks – in charts

The PM said in May that ‘stories beat spreadsheets’, but what does the data tell us about his time in office?Keir Starmer is to step down as prime minister after just two years in office.Despite pr...

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How Trump's 'Complete and Total Endorsement' has reshaped the Republican Party

An NPR analysis of more than a thousand Trump endorsements in House, Senate and governor races over the last decade finds the president now picks candidates earlier — and in safer races.

npr.org

This man is a bus driver and grandfather. A Supreme Court ruling could reimprison him

Anthony Bailey's case is one of about a dozen that could be directly affected by a Supreme Court ruling limiting how prisoners can use the compassionate release program to get out early.

npr.org

Trump to tout his economic gains during Pennsylvania visit

President Trump visits Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley Tuesday, hoping to tout the economy in the wake of an initial agreement with Iran.

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New York's primary will test NYC mayor's political power

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces the biggest test of his political power since taking office with Tuesday's congressional primaries. Voters will decide if they back candidates he endorsed.

npr.org

Country diary: Birds of a feather in a noisy argument | Mary Montague

Queen’s University, Belfast: The corvids in the branches above me spring a surprise – there’s a black crow among themThe rain hurries me to shelter at the woods’ edge, but I’m scarcely under the br...

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Iraq fans ‘proud’ and joyful despite World Cup loss to France

Iraqis in Philadelphia weather Mbappe and a storm, but still find happiness in their team's FIFA World Cup performance.

aljazeera.com

Bullying investigated after rare Philippines school shooting kills three

Three students are killed and seven others wounded after a rare school shooting in the central Philippines.

aljazeera.com

Rising Waters Swamp Lake Naivasha

Relentless rains are threatening a lake in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley that has become a key hub in the global flower trade.

nasa.gov

‘Canaries in the coalmine of populism’: an oral history of the Brexit campaign, told by those with a front row seat

How five months in 2016 that encompassed Boris Johnson siding with Vote Leave, Jo Cox’s murder and David Cameron’s resignation shaped the UK’s futureDavid Cameron, having promised in 2013 that a fu...

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Three in five gen Z Britons would like new vote to rejoin EU, poll finds

Exclusive: Data reveals 60% of 18 to 28-year-olds would vote to rejoin bloc if given the opportunityA generation of young Britons who were locked out of the 2016 EU referendum because of their age...

theguardian.com

From bendy bananas to £350m for the NHS – how many Brexit promises actually came true?

Leaving the EU was supposed to solve Britain’s border issues, slash bureaucracy, revitalise the health service, even supercharge vacuum cleaners. How much control did we really take back?Ten long y...

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Piglet, it’s a purple, psychedelic shapeshifter! The wild new creature prowling Winnie-the-Pooh’s wood

Is it an alien? A dinosaur? Is it going to kill us all? Our writer hits Ashdown Forest for the Big One Hundred celebrations – and finds its magic enchanting new generationsThe rolling idyll of heat...

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UK ‘irritated’ by EU move to delay key summit after Starmer’s resignation

July meeting about closer relations postponed as Brussels prepares for prospect of Burnham becoming PM

ft.com

OpenAI pitches ChatGPT ads to Cannes marketers ahead of IPO

Lossmaking AI group is presenting at Cannes Lions advertising conference for the first time

ft.com

Hannah Byczkowski: ‘The Traitors helped me become a better comedian’

The Traitors-winning standup talks about quitting palliative care work for the stage and the dangers of mistaking a cockatoo for a cocktailHow did you go from a career in palliative care to standup...

theguardian.com

Warsh has a chance to enact lasting reform at the Fed

Changing the inflation and balance-sheet frameworks will be key

ft.com

A thousand years old and 20 storeys high: tracking down Taiwan’s tallest trees

The country’s biggest tree – named Heaven Sword of the Da’an River – is a carbon-storing behemoth hosting whole neighbourhoods of wildlife. But this and other giant trees are under threatThe higher...

theguardian.com

Private equity bosses turn to carried interest loans as payouts stall

Requests to borrow against future shares of profits are multiplying, as the buyout market remains slow

ft.com

How Europe’s refineries helped save your summer holiday

Plants pushed jet fuel production to record levels after Iran war cut off Middle East export routes

ft.com

Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns of threats from new AI models

Frontier AI models are 'fundamentally transforming' offensive cyber capabilities, intelligence officials say.

aljazeera.com

A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?

It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?

bbc.com

A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?

It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?

co.uk

Last one, the best one? How Lionel Messi keeps doing it at the World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who has built an ecosystem around Messi, lauds the captain’s commitment to the team.

aljazeera.com

Conservative radio host defends Trump, says he’s better than Vance

Prominent conservative radio host, spoke at the International Policy Summit to defend Trump’s handling of the Iran war.

aljazeera.com

Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule hidden beneath New Zealand

A cave in New Zealand has yielded fossils from a lost ecosystem that existed about 1 million years ago, including a possible flying ancestor of the kākāpō. The discovery reveals that volcanoes and...

sciencedaily.com

What France & Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay

France's World Cup match against Iraq was delayed for two hours because of the weather. BBC Sport look at how the sides dealt with it.

bbc.com

What France & Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay

France's World Cup match against Iraq was delayed for two hours because of the weather. BBC Sport look at how the sides dealt with it.

co.uk

Haaland double sees Norway edge Senegal to make last 32

Erling Haaland's second-half double saw Norway beat Senegal 3-2 at a rain-swept MetLife Stadium as Stale Solbakken's side joined France in qualifying for the last 32 of the World Cup.

skysports.com

Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, one of the most influential economic policymakers in modern US history, has died aged 100.

aljazeera.com

Banned on Broadway, a new generation of music software is shrinking musical theatre orchestras

Musicians are losing jobs, or stretched further in the gigs they can get, as KeyComp and other technologies replace human players in the pitFew fans of Disney’s The Lion King would think to peer ov...

theguardian.com

Haaland scores two as Norway beat Senegal 3-2, enter World Cup knockouts

Senegal fought back until stoppage time but couldn’t draw level and must aim to beat Iraq for a chance to progress.

aljazeera.com

Norway win five-goal thriller against Senegal to make last 32

Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.

bbc.com

Norway win five-goal thriller against Senegal to make last 32

Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.

co.uk

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

'Scoring machine' Haaland scores second double of World Cup

Erling Haaland scored another World Cup double as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey.

bbc.com

'Scoring machine' Haaland hits second double of World Cup

Erling Haaland scored another World Cup double as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey.

co.uk

Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction

The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

bbc.com

Ghalibaf: US and Iran can work together to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s chief negotiator said the Strait will never return to the way it was before the war.

aljazeera.com

France weather the storm to beat Iraq and sail into last 32

Kylian Mbappe marks his 100th international cap for France with a brace, moving him second on the all-time World Cup goal scoring list with 16 goals. His performance spearheaded a dominant 3-0 vict...

bbc.com

France weather storm to beat Iraq and sail into knockouts

Kylian Mbappe marks his 100th international cap for France with two goals in a 3-0 win over Iraq which seals' Les Bleus place in the last 32, after a two-hour storm delay.

co.uk

England boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks

England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.

bbc.com

England boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks

England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.

co.uk

The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI

A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.

techcrunch.com

Israeli strike kills Palestinian girl on her way to sit exam

17-year-old Raghad Ashour was walking to school to take an exam when she was killed in an Israeli strike.

aljazeera.com

Meteorite reveals a lost moon-sized world from the dawn of the solar system

A rare meteorite has revealed evidence of a massive lost world that once orbited the young Sun before being destroyed in a catastrophic collision. The discovery suggests some early planets formed f...

sciencedaily.com

Mbappe leads France to win over Iraq in lightning-delayed World Cup tie

Kylian Mbappe scores France's first two goals, with Ousmane Dembele adding the other in a 3-0 win against Iraq.

aljazeera.com

Messi becomes the World Cup’s all-time top goalscorer

Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring his 17th and 18th tournament goals.

aljazeera.com

NASA’s Cold Atom Lab is creating one of the weirdest forms of matter in space

NASA’s upgraded Cold Atom Lab is turning the International Space Station into a frontier for quantum research, creating ultra-cold matter that behaves in astonishing ways. The experiments could unl...

sciencedaily.com

Do not disturb! Tuchel explains how he's given England's attackers freedom

England boss Thomas Tuchel says he is trying not to "disturb" his forward players at the World Cup.

skysports.com

OpenAI launches new initiative to help find and patch open-source bugs

OpenAI is attempting to tackle the security issues of the open source software community.

techcrunch.com

Lost memoir of Hiroshima survivor found after decades in US archive

Written in 1947, Kiyoshi Tanimoto’s account of the horrors of the atomic bomb attack will be published in August and is being made into a filmThe memoir of a man who survived the horrors of Hiroshi...

theguardian.com

Iran war live: Tehran to access billions in frozen funds

US President Donald Trump says Iran “will agree” to have weapons inspections.

aljazeera.com

Mbappe double sends France into last 32 after weather-hit win over Iraq

France booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with a game to spare as Kylian Mbappe's ruthless double inspired a 3-0 victory over Iraq in a contest interrupted by a two-hour weather delay in P...

skysports.com

Losing the War of the Future

How new technologies threaten America’s military advantage.

foreignaffairs.com

The Afghanistan Reckoning

Forever wars and the costs of collective forgetting.

foreignaffairs.com

How to Survive the AI Shock

A policy playbook to avert political crisis.

foreignaffairs.com

Heartland vs. Rimland

The battle lines in the war for the next global order.

foreignaffairs.com