Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York City Democratic primaries
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Power outages in France as Europe bakes in record heat
Italy declares red heatwave alert in 16 cities, including Rome, as UK prepares for highest ever June temperatures.
Power outage in France as Europe bakes in record heat
Italy's Ministry of Health declares red heatwave alert in 16 cities, including Milan and Rome, as schools close in UK.
Iran war day 117: Nuclear inspections dispute as US Senate curbs war powers
Iran and the US clash over nuclear inspections and Hormuz as negotiators push for a final deal within 60 days.
Diabetes patients in Gaza face survival battle amid war shortages
Insulin and equipment shortages in Gaza pose fatal risks, leading to critical health complications.
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Watch World Cup Day 13: Portugal’s Ronaldo breaks record while England draw
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
Deadly heatwave grips Europe as temperatures soar across continent
A blistering heatwave has swept across Europe triggering the highest-level red heat warnings in Britain and France.
Kenyan Health Minister orders halt of construction of US Ebola facility
Kenya’s Health Minister has stopped the construction of a US Ebola facility in Kenya.
Ghana celebrates after holding nervous England to 0-0 draw
Ghanaians took to the streets in celebration after the Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan
Kilts and bagpipes flood Miami streets as Scotland prepare to face Brazil
Kilts and bagpipes flood Miami streets as Scotland prepare to face Brazil.
NBA Draft 2026: Wizards select teen sensation AJ Dybantsa with No. 1 pick
The 6ft 8in (2.03m) 19-year-old forward was scooped by the Wizards after playing just one season of college basketball.
Munoz sends Colombia into World Cup knockouts with 1-0 win over DR Congo
Daniel Munoz's 76th-minute goal guided Colombia to a Group K win over DR Congo, sending them to the round of 32.
China takes US crown for world’s fastest supercomputer
China’s LineShine overtakes US-based El Capitan as most powerful supercomputer, according to the TOP500 list.
China takes US crown on ranking of world’s fastest supercomputers
China’s LineShine overtakes US-based El Capitan as most powerful supercomputer, according to the TOP500 list.
Trump claims US recouped Venezuela war costs 28 times over
US President Donald Trump claimed the United States has recovered its costs 28 times over through oil extraction.
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.
Prada plays a part in designing NASA’s lunar mission spacesuits
NASA astronauts plan to return to the moon in 2028 wearing spacesuits made with more safety features and mobility.
Disinfectant brand apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert backfires in China
Dettol has apologised after an advert in China intended to challenge sexism was accused of reinforcing it.
Syrians reject Trump’s call for Syria to combat Hezbollah in Lebanon
Residents in Damascus rejected US President Donald Trump's suggestion that Syria should confront Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Budimir gives Croatia a 1-0 win to eliminate Panama from the World Cup
Croatia are third in Group L, with England and Ghana on four points each, heading into the final round of matches.
US Senate votes to pause Iran war in rare rebuke to Trump
US Senate votes to pause Iran war in rare rebuke to Trump
England’s Spence appears to refuse handshake with booed Ghana player Partey
Social media footage shows Djed Spence appearing to decline a handshake with Partey during pre-match introductions.
Iran war live: Tehran says deal to end war a ‘declaration of US defeat’
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says MoU 'result of the resistance and authority of the brave Iranian nation'.
Iran war live: Trump, Tehran disagree over nuclear inspections, Hormuz
US and Iran offer conflicting statements as negotiators push towards reaching a final, comprehensive deal.
Iran war live: Trump, Tehran at odds over nuclear inspections, Hormuz
US and Iran offer conflicting statements as negotiators push towards reaching a final, comprehensive deal.
UN begins evacuation of 11,000 sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz
The UN's maritime agency launched an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ronaldo late to World Cup party but still able to steal the show
Portugal coach Martinez says Ronaldo’s rivalry with the likes of Messi drives both players to stay at their best.
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.
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.