21 Jun 2026, 12:44 pm
Family of driver killed in Bedford train crash 'devastated' by loss
The family of Shaun Burton, say they are "devastated" by the loss.
21 Jun 2026, 12:44 pm
Three teens arrested over boy's fatal stabbing
Jamal Coombes was found fatally injured near Lavender Hill, Battersea, on Saturday morning.
21 Jun 2026, 12:34 pm
US Bill Would Mandate AI Chip Location Tracking to Thwart China and Other Adversaries
NBC News reports: A group of companies that specialize in tracking international shipments of sensitive technologies is backing a Capitol Hill bill that would require America's most powerful AI chips to incorporate stronger security mechanisms aimed at preventing the chips from reaching China and other adversaries. The letter, signed by six companies, says the Chip Security Act (CSA) would increase American chip companies' competitiveness and close key loopholes i…
21 Jun 2026, 12:31 pm
'He's arrived' - Yamal scores the opener for Spain
Spain's Lamine Yamal scores the opening goal against Saudi Arabia in their Group H match in the 2026 World Cup.
21 Jun 2026, 12:16 pm
Spain v Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off: 12pm local time/5pm BST/2am (Mon) AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email JohnThe Spain coach, Luis De La Fuente had this to say in his Saturday press conference: “This generation of footballers is highly competitive and really fired up... It’s going to be a completely different story,” he said at his pre-match press conference on Saturday. There is no drama or crisis. The bottom line is simply that we need to win tomorrow…
21 Jun 2026, 12:11 pm
Aubrey Plaza Says ‘Kevin’ Is Canceled at Amazon After First Season: ‘Very Disappointing Since We Were Just Getting Going’
Aubrey Plaza took to Instagram Saturday afternoon to announce that Amazon canceled her animated comedy series “Kevin” after just one season. “Amazon Prime is not picking up ‘Kevin’ for another season,” wrote Plaza. “Very disappointing since we were just getting going. I want to say thank you to all the fans that watched our show […]…
21 Jun 2026, 12:10 pm
France restricts public drinking and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds, among a raft of measures introduced by authorities to minimize risks. Tourists in Rome dunked in fountains. Spain's Basque Country canceled some sports and cultural events.
21 Jun 2026, 12:10 pm
CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in anti-Muslim attacks probe
A topless man can be seen driving erratically in Edinburgh before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider.
21 Jun 2026, 12:09 pm
'Bankrupt By Year's End': Meghan Markle Faces $5M Collapse as Prince Harry Reportedly Blows Inheritance on Brand
Meghan Markle is facing fresh claims that her lifestyle label As Ever could be 'bankrupt by year's end,' with tabloid reports in the US and UK alleging the Duchess of Sussex is staring at a potential $5 million loss on unsold stock in California. Related Articles Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Face Montecito Mansion Downsize as Royal 'Secrets' Cash Supply is Choked Off: ReportPrince Harry, Meghan Markle Allegedly at War Over Plans to 'Simplify' Their Lives as Income Dr…
21 Jun 2026, 12:01 pm
Why Trillionaire Elon Musk Believes Only Bitcoin Can Survive the Coming AI Collapse
Elon Musk's latest argument over artificial intelligence is not only about robots replacing workers or companies becoming more productive. It is also about what happens to money when AI begins reshaping the global economy. Related Articles Trump's 'Oligarchic Friends' Gain $210B in a Day: Bernie Sanders Says the Economy Is 'Insanely Rigged'Microsoft CEO Compares the AI Boom to Outsourcing and Warns Your Job Could Be Next to Be 'Hollowed Out'Elon Musk Confession: 'Tr…
21 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
How much preventive health screening should I be getting?
Screenings can find treatable conditions before they’ve caused too much damage – but ‘overscreening’ can cause harmI couldn’t help but roll my eyes when tech entrepreneur and longevity influencer Bryan Johnson posted about his girlfriend’s “vaginal microbiome report” in April. (He said it was in the “top 1% of vaginas”.) While the vaginal microbiome is genuinely interesting, most clinicians don’t routinely recommend this test to patients.As med…
21 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Latest news bulletin | June 21st, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
21 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Protecting children is our common ground: Why we need the PLAN Act 
The PLAN for School Safety Act is a bipartisan bill that provides targeted grants to establish or strengthen expert-led, state-based School Safety Centers, which will provide customized consulting services to help local schools design, improve, and execute evidence-based safety plans tailored to their community's unique environment.
21 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Mamdani looks to flex political muscle in key New York House primaries 
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is looking to use his political power to reshape New York’s congressional delegation less than six months after taking office.  The popular mayor has made endorsements in multiple contests ahead of Tuesday’s House primaries in New York, including for progressive challengers to two sitting Democratic congressmen. One of these picks……
21 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Introducing the UK Subsidy Clock
So far, the UK government has spent over £200 billion on subsidising renewables, including indirect costs – yet no minister has ever been shown the total. Richard Lyons has built a counter. The meter is running. The post Introducing the UK Subsidy Clock appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
21 Jun 2026, 11:53 am
Three arrests made after 17-year-old found dead in south-west London
Detectives investigating the murder of a 17-year-old boy in south-west London have made three arrests.Police were called at around 4.20am on Saturday, June 20 to reports of a stabbing on Glycena Road, Battersea.Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance and located a 17-year-old boy with serious injuries.Despite the efforts of paramedics, the teenager was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say No…
21 Jun 2026, 11:50 am
'Weak' King Blasted: Prince William Allegedly Fuming as Charles Invites Harry, Meghan Markle to Stay at Royal Estate
King Charles has reportedly offered Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children accommodation at a royal estate during an upcoming UK visit, a move that has revived speculation about whether the monarchy is edging towards a fragile reunion. Related Articles Dropping in the US, Hated in the UK: Meghan Markle's Global Popularity Crisis Allegedly Reaches Disaster LevelsKate Middleton Ascot Return: Prince William's Wife Triumphs With Grand Comeback After Cancer Battl…
21 Jun 2026, 11:46 am
Erika Kirk Allegedly Wants to Disappear, Snubs White House Event With Trump
Erika Kirk is reportedly stepping back from public life after she was notably absent from a high-profile White House event hosted by Donald Trump over the weekend in Washington, fuelling speculation she wants to 'disappear' from the spotlight following the death of her husband, Charlie Kirk. Related Articles Erika Kirk Accused of Fake Crying: Charlie Kirk's Widow Denies Vile Child Ministry LiesErika Kirk Humiliated: Charlie's Widow Sparks Fury After 'Smirking' Podca…
21 Jun 2026, 11:46 am
Girl and two boys arrested on suspicion of murdering teenager - as victim named
A girl and two boys have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenager who was stabbed to death in south London.
21 Jun 2026, 11:44 am
New ‘AI brain’ could help make US supply of critical minerals more robust
National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) researchers are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to better coordinate mining operations across the US. In short, they are attempting to build an AI “brain” for the mining industry to better allocate resources and improve yields. Called Genesis Mission’s Critical Minerals and Materials To Unlock Supply (CM2US), if successful, the ultimate plan is for the “brain” to help decide where best…
21 Jun 2026, 11:43 am
Emotional Hodgkinson pulls out of UK 400m final
Keely Hodgkinson pulls out of the 400m final at the UK Athletics Championships moments before the race.
21 Jun 2026, 11:40 am
Tesla Growth Warning: Elon Musk Admits Production Speed Is Literally Impossible
Elon Musk warned Tesla investors on Thursday that ramping up production of its Optimus humanoid robot and planned robotaxi service will be far slower than many expect, telling the Q1 2026 earnings call that 'it is literally impossible to predict' how quickly the new technologies can be built at scale. Related Articles 'Godfather of AI' Says xAI Can't Compete with OpenAI and Anthropic, Calls It a 'Failure'Elon Musk Predicts Mass and Energy Will Replace Dollar: 'Conve…
21 Jun 2026, 11:38 am
Man arrested after hit-and-run crash killed two Delaware teens, police say
A New Jersey man has been arrested and charged after police said he left the scene of a crash that killed two teens in Townsend, Delaware. According to the Delaware State Police, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, around 1 a.m., a 17-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl, both from Townsend, Delaware, were walking with an electric bike near the left lane of southbound Dupont Parkway, south of Denny Lynn Drive. At the same time, police said a Nissan Altima was traveling…
21 Jun 2026, 11:38 am
Stokes & Atkinson 'blameless for violent conduct'
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.
21 Jun 2026, 11:37 am
NJ homeowner saved from fire by pet poodle, "Squilliam"
The home in West Milford, Passaic County caught fire as the owner was sleeping Friday morning.
21 Jun 2026, 11:37 am
99% of CEOs Expect AI Layoffs by 2028: Suze Orman Issues Blunt Warning to 'Invisible' Workers
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future workplace disruption. For many executives, it is already becoming a workforce strategy. Related Articles Microsoft CEO Compares the AI Boom to Outsourcing and Warns Your Job Could Be Next to Be 'Hollowed Out''AI is a Perfect Excuse': MIT Expert Exposes How Tech Firms Use AI Washing to Mask Massive LayoffsBernie Sanders Warns AI Could Replace Millions of Workers: 'What Are You Going To Do, Watch Elon Musk Videos?'Uber Cut…
21 Jun 2026, 11:35 am
‘Toy Story 5’ Launching to $160M Domestically, $312M Globally for Biggest Opening of 2026
Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' is falling 69 percent, while sensation 'Obsession' will finally post a weekend gross smaller than its opening tally.
21 Jun 2026, 11:34 am
The Rust Ecosystem Gets an AI Security Engineer in Residence
While the Rust Foundation has a Security Initiative to protect its ecosystem, "the threats have expanded," they announced this week, "and so has the kind of help maintainers need." Much of this comes back to a single shift: Automated tooling (much of it now built on large language models) has gotten good enough to surface real vulnerabilities in open source code quickly and at scale. That is useful, and several large Rust projects have already received and fixed cr…
21 Jun 2026, 11:32 am
Middle East live: US-Iran peace talks underway as strait of Hormuz remains closed
US president says in social media post ‘we’ll hit Iran very hard again’ if it does not stop its ‘proxies in Lebanon’US-Iran talks in Switzerland to get under way as strait of Hormuz remains closedThere ⁠was and is ‘no restriction’ on ⁠Israeli ⁠soldiers ​to act to eliminate ⁠threats in Lebanon, and that troops would not withdraw from the security zone, ‌Israeli defence minister ‌Israel Katz said in a statement on Sunday, according to Reute…
21 Jun 2026, 11:31 am
'Blame Israel If I Die': Candace Owens Blasts Shocking Death Rumours After Viral Hoax Online
Candace Owens has dismissed viral social media rumours that she had died, telling followers in a post on Saturday, 20 June, that she is 'alive and well' and joking that if she had been killed, 'it would be entirely appropriate' to blame Israel. Related Articles 'My Account Is Hacked': 'Insane' Candace Owens Death Tweet Goes Viral as X User Claims Breach'Charlie-GPT': Candace Owens Ignites Bitter Feud With Erika Kirk Over 'Evil' Gaslighting ClaimsErika Kirk Faces Agg…
21 Jun 2026, 11:30 am
Declan Rice reveals he has played through hamstring nerve pain for six months
Midfielder says schedule ‘obscene’ for club and countryBut adds he is ‘ready and fit’ for England game v GhanaDeclan Rice has revealed he has been managing nerve pain in a hamstring since Christmas as he reflected on the “obscene” amount of matches he has played this season.The England midfielder sparked concern when he was forced off in the 72nd minute of the 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia last Wednesday. The problem relates to the upper hamstring, with…
21 Jun 2026, 11:28 am
Vance meets top Iranian officials as U.S. looks to get negotiations back on track
Vance is holding talks with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne. Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar were also in the room for the direct engagement.
21 Jun 2026, 11:27 am
Strait of Hormuz oil flow ‘back towards normal’: Energy secretary
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz is returning “back towards normal,” a day after Iranian officials signaled they would be closing the vital waterway due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The Trump administration official said 67 ships went through the strait on Saturday, a slight……
21 Jun 2026, 11:27 am
Essex v Notts, Sussex v Hampshire, Stokes and Atkinson rejoin England: county cricket day three – live
Stokes set for England recall after Durham withdrawal Email Tanya with your thoughts on the day’s actionAnd Essex are in real trouble now with Dean Elgar and his limpet like qualities gone, lbw Stone for 42. Essex 65-4, trail Notts by 208. Nick Friend of The Cricketer was at Chelmsford for the first two days and tells me that Essex prepared a pitch for Harmer, only for Patterson-White to rip through them on day one. Harmer finished with a five-fer too – his firs…
21 Jun 2026, 11:24 am
Peace Deal on the Brink? US-Iran Talks Open in Switzerland as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens to Blow Up Fragile Ceasefire
The latest round of United States-Iran peace talks has begun in Switzerland, with negotiators racing to prevent a new crisis from destroying a ceasefire that was only recently agreed upon. Related Articles Why Lawmakers on Both Sides of the Aisle Are Calling Donald Trump's Iran Deal a 'Political Disaster'Iran and US Chose to Sign Landmark Peace Deal in Geneva: What Other Treaties Have Been Inked There as Well?Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Is On But The CIA Isn't Convin…
21 Jun 2026, 11:23 am
Trump says UK prime minister Starmer ‘will resign’
President Trump on Sunday claimed that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to resign. “Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well!” Trump said Sunday morning, referencing the U.K.’s refusal to drill……
21 Jun 2026, 11:19 am
Keir Starmer 'Working Really Hard' and Reflecting on Political Realities, Says Minister
Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure amid reports he could resign as early as Monday, 22 June, as speculation grows over the future of his leadership. Related Articles Andy Burnham Sighted In London Meeting MPs As Pressure Mounts On Keir Starmer To Set A Resignation TimetableKeir Starmer U-Turns: Why Labour's 'Economic Illiteracy' Should Terrify BritainStarmer Warns UK Might Deploy Soldiers to Greenland As Trump Threatens Global PeaceKeir Starmer Brand…
21 Jun 2026, 11:19 am
Pennsylvania’s free summer movie nights, park by park
With the warmer temperatures of summer (finally!), it’s the perfect time to relax outdoors—especially at a free movie screening. This summer, there are dozens of outdoor events across the state where you can watch great movies for free, usually at parks or other green spaces. Some are hosted by cities and towns, while others are brought to the public thanks to arts societies and other nonprofits. But no matter how the films make their way to you, these movie nig…
21 Jun 2026, 11:18 am
Dutch PM apologises for Moluccan soldiers’ mistreatment after Indonesian independence
Rob Jetten acknowledges grief and pain of Moluccan families as crowdfunded monument unveiled in RotterdamThe Dutch prime minister, Rob Jetten, has formally apologised for the “heartless” mistreatment of thousands of Moluccan soldiers who fought for the Dutch colonial army during Indonesia’s struggle for independence.About 12,500 men from a group of Indonesian islands who served in the Royal Dutch East Indies army came with their families to the Netherlands in…
21 Jun 2026, 11:18 am
'I Applied for 500 Jobs': Why Young Britons Say Breaking Into the Workforce Feels Impossible
When Theo Dal Pozzo graduated from the University of Exeter with a first-class postgraduate degree in computer science specialising in machine learning, he believed he had done everything employers asked of him. Related Articles Indian Students Are Ditching Universities In The US, UK And Canada—Here's Where They're Going InsteadInternational Student In London Struggles To Pay For Groceries: '£30 Is Not A Big Deal For You, But Is A Week's Worth Of Groceries For Me…
21 Jun 2026, 11:17 am
Mbappe, France play Iraq in World Cup match: prediction, team news, lineups
Star forward Kylian Mbappe and France face Iraq in Boston with Les Bleus focused on securing a place in knockout phase.
21 Jun 2026, 11:16 am
'My Heart Is Full': Alex Eala Reflects on Career-Changing Berlin Tennis Open Campaign
Alexandra Eala's 6–2, 6–4 defeat to Linda Noskova in Berlin brought her WTA 500 run to an end on Saturday 20 June, closing out a week that still left the Filipino teenager reflecting on a breakthrough moment in her young career. Related Articles Alex Eala Becomes Youngest Asian Tennis Player to Beat a Top 10 Opponent 3–2 — Historic Achievement or Hype?Is Aryna Sabalenka Retiring? World No. 1 Sparks Shock Exit Fears After French Open Collapse to Diana Shnaide…
21 Jun 2026, 11:16 am
Dave Allen Goes the Distance in First Fight Since Hrgovic Defeat
Dave Allen returned to winning ways on Saturday night, going the full distance less than six weeks after his controversial stoppage loss to Filip Hrgovic. The popular heavyweight out-pointed Ross McGuigan over four rounds in Rotherham, improving his record to 26-9-2. Allen’s appearance came just 36 days after his defeat to Hrgovic in Doncaster, a… Read More »Dave Allen Goes the Distance in First Fight Since Hrgovic Defeat…
21 Jun 2026, 11:16 am
US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland kick off
US-Iran talks opened in Switzerland with mediators Qatar and Pakistan hailing a ‘historic’ opportunity for stability.
21 Jun 2026, 11:14 am
Concertgoer dies after apparent fall at Madison Square Garden
A man apparently fell to his death during a rock concert at Madison Square Garden, the New York Police Department said.
21 Jun 2026, 11:13 am
Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Scores Year’s Biggest Debut With $160 Million, Shattering Franchise Opening Weekend Record
Kids these days might prefer tech to toys, but Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie still got it. “Toy Story 5” ruled over the box office with $160 million from 4,425 North America theaters, landing on the higher end of expectations while securing the biggest domestic debut of the year over Universal’s “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” […]…
21 Jun 2026, 11:11 am
France cancels events and restricts alcohol consumption amid brutal heatwave
Sports and nationwide music festival affected, with temperatures for some expected to reach 42C from MondayAuthorities in France have placed more than a third of the country under a red heat alert, cancelled some outdoor sports events and restricted alcohol consumption at the nationwide Fête de la Musique event amid a brutal heatwave forecast to push temperatures above 40C.Level 1 or 2 heat alerts were issued on Sunday for about 53 million people, just over 75% of…
21 Jun 2026, 11:10 am
Search continues for gunman in 2022 deadly shooting
His family says he was not in a position to protect himself from danger.
21 Jun 2026, 11:10 am
Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the UK leader to resign
Starmer has publicly vowed to stay in office, but pressure is building as more and more Labour Party colleagues conclude that his time is up.
21 Jun 2026, 11:09 am
A Spectacular Finish to the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam
The Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam concluded with outstanding performances from the world’s top judoka. MURAO Sanshiro claimed a ninth Grand Slam title, LYTVYNENKO Yelyzaveta triumphed in -78kg, while PIRELLI Gennaro, ARAI Mao and KIM Minjong secured gold on a thrilling final day in Mongolia.
21 Jun 2026, 11:08 am
FAA investigates after incoming plane executes go-around due to aircraft leaving from intersecting runway
The Federal Aviation Administration has indicated that it is looking into the matter after a Delta Air Lines flight carried out a go-around at an airport on Saturday due to another aircraft leaving from an intersecting runway."The crew of Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 executed a go-around at Boston Logan International Airport because another aircraft was departing from an intersecting runway," the FAA noted in a statement provided to Fox News Digital."The FAA is inves…
21 Jun 2026, 11:08 am
Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran over Strait Closure
“President Trump threatened to destroy Iran on Sunday and suggested that the US could take full control of the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the ‘Guardian Angel’ of the oil choke point and take 20% of the crude if the fragile peace deal falls apart,” the New York Post reports. Said Trump: “You close it, and you won’t have a country. You won’t even make it back to your fucking country.”…
21 Jun 2026, 11:08 am
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21 Jun 2026, 11:06 am
Britain PM Keir Starmer rumored to step down, Trump confirms
British media reports Prime Minister Keir Starmer could step down as early as Monday, though his office insists he remains focused on governing. On Sunday, President Donald Trump confirmed the resignation on Truth Social however he did not confirm the timing. "He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well!," he wrote. The Observer reported that Starmer is expected to outline an orderly exit after holdi…
21 Jun 2026, 11:06 am
'An Inept, Stupid Person': Why the Italian Press Just Used Popular Slang to Brute-Force a War of Words With Trump
Donald Trump has been branded a 'coglione' Italian slang for 'idiot' by a right‑wing Italian newspaper after he claimed Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had 'begged' him for a photo at the G7 summit in France this week, prompting a diplomatic row that has already seen Italy's foreign minister cancel a visit to the United States. Related Articles Trump Accused of Making Up Stories as Meloni Rejects Claims She 'Begged' for a Photo With Him at the G7 Summit'I Felt…
21 Jun 2026, 11:03 am
Manslaughter arrest after death on small boat crossing
The migrant was found unresponsive on a boat in the English Channel on Saturday.
21 Jun 2026, 11:03 am
'He Won't Speak to Me': Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Allegedly Face Total William and Kate Lockout in UK Return
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK next month for Invictus Games events is unlikely to prompt any warm reunion with Prince William and Kate Middleton, according to a former royal aide who believes the Prince and Princess of Wales will shun a 'gesture of goodwill' towards the Sussexes. Related Articles King Charles Reportedly Wants Private Reunion With Sussex Kids Despite Meghan Markle Feud'He Insulted Our Country': Prince Harry Blasted for 'Quasi-Roya…
21 Jun 2026, 11:01 am
Nobel Peace Prize winner triumphs at Ethiopian polls but fears grow of new conflict
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
21 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Scientists propose radical new theory of consciousness – and claim it doesn't depend on flesh and blood
A groundbreaking theory put forward by researchers suggests that conscious experience may not be limited to biological organisms made of flesh and blood.Professor Eric Schwitzgebel from the University of California and Dr Jeremy Pober of the University of Lisbon have developed what they call the 'Copernican Principle of Consciousness'.Their proposal argues that awareness is not an exclusive trait belonging only to humans and creatures sharing our biological makeup."…
21 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
‘Native children belong in Native communities’: tribes decry New Mexico drug-exposed newborn rule
Groups say new directive fails to respect Native sovereignty amid complicated history of Indigenous child removalsOne morning early last July, Micha Bitsinnie arrived at work to an onslaught of messages from confused families.New Mexico’s governor Michelle Lujan Grisham had just issued a directive mandating the state’s child welfare department seek custody of all newborns who had been exposed to drugs and alcohol in utero. Some parents wondered whether medicatio…
21 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Tom Gauld on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey – cartoon
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21 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Kindness of strangers: We were hurtling away on the wrong train with a baby in tow – then a gentleman offered to help
This was 1983, so there was no Google Maps. All I could think to do was shout down the carriage, ‘Does anyone here speak English? We’re lost!’Read more in the Kindness of strangers seriesI was visiting the Netherlands with a friend and her nine-month-old baby, accompanying mum and bub as her husband had been unable to travel with her. We were based in Amsterdam but had ventured out by train to Utrecht to visit her aunt for lunch. After a pleasant afternoon we…
21 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
How did basic literacy stop being a prerequisite for college?
American classrooms are seeing a decline in reading and math scores, which is a civilizational issue as it is linked to a decline in IQ scores, and is exacerbated by the use of AI which weakens judgment and the ability to think for oneself.
21 Jun 2026, 10:59 am
Thousands under alcohol ban as 45C European heatwave forces 'red weather warning'
A severe heatwave is sweeping across Europe this weekend, with mercury levels expected to soar as high as 45C in what authorities are warning poses a genuine threat to human life.Comprehensive red weather alerts have been issued across the continent as multiple countries brace for what could be one of the most extreme June days ever recorded.The scorching conditions, driven by a mass of hot Saharan air pushing northward, are set to transform popular British holiday…
21 Jun 2026, 10:57 am
‘It was a miscalculation!’ Vote Leave chief addresses Brexit migration crisis as anniversary looms
The Vote Leave Chief Executive has spoken about the “miscalculation” on migration following Brexit that led to the small boat crisis. Speaking to GB News, Lord Elliot was grilled by Camilla Tominey as the 10-year anniversary of voting to leave the European Union draws close. She asked: “Does Brexit need to take some responsibility for boat crossings across the Channel?”“What we did was take back control. It was then up to politicians to decide what the mig…
21 Jun 2026, 10:56 am
Quote of the Day
“That’s like literally an arsonist starting a fire and getting credit for running out of the burning building. This president has led this nation into a disaster.” — Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), talking on Meet the Press about whether President Trump should get credit for ending the Iran war.
21 Jun 2026, 10:55 am
Henry Nowak Case: Why Police Handcuffed a Dying Teen and the Questions It Raises
The death of Henry Nowak has horrified Britain, but for many people, the most disturbing part of the story came after the fatal stabbing itself. Related Articles 'Police Arrested Him for Assault': Henry Nowak's Family Calls for Release of Unseen Bodycam FootageUnverified Reports Claim Henry Nowak Killer Vickrum Digwa Was 'Burned With Boiling Water' in Prison—What We Know So FarHenry Nowak Records Chilling 'Bad Man' Snapchat of Vickrum Digwa Hours Before MurderHenr…
21 Jun 2026, 10:54 am
Iran-U.S. launch historic peace talks with 60-day roadmap
Iran-U.S. launch historic peace talks with 60-day roadmap…
21 Jun 2026, 10:54 am
Rhiannon Whyte's mother says police 'toned down' statement after asylum seeker murdered hotel worker daughter
The mother of Rhiannon Whyte, a hotel worker killed by an asylum seeker, has alleged that police encouraged her family to soften their public statements in the wake of the tragedy to avoid sparking anti-immigration unrest. Siobhan Whyte claims officers expressed concerns about preventing "another Southport" when informed that her 27-year-old daughter Rhiannon's life support would be switched off.Ms Whyte said: "Did they tell us what to say? No. Did they guide us so…
21 Jun 2026, 10:54 am
Trump Says Keir Starmer Will Resign
President Trump claimed on Truth Social that “Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom,” adding that he “failed badly on two very important subjects — IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY.”…
21 Jun 2026, 10:53 am
The Totally Bonkers Race to Replace Elise Stefanik
Politico: “It should come as no surprise that the raucous, bitter battle to succeed Stefanik has become a circus, tearing Empire State Republicans asunder — and offering a crystal ball look, albeit cloudy, into a GOP future centered exclusively around Trump-accented spectacle.”…
21 Jun 2026, 10:53 am
'What are you doing?': Children find their mother on the ground in bedroom with 'massive amount of blood' and her husband standing over her with a gun
Left: Johnnie Alston (Clayton County Jail). Right: Alicia Alston (Facebook). A Georgia man will spend the rest of his days behind bars for shooting his wife of 10 years dead and allowing two of her children to find her on the ground in the bedroom with "a massive amount of blood coming from her legs." Johnnie Alston was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony and two counts of child cruelty…
21 Jun 2026, 10:52 am
Swan death investigation in leafy English town points blame at out-of-control dog
A dog that was not under control has been blamed for killing a male swan and three cygnets at a popular Epping Forest lake earlier this month.The attack occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, June 7, at Connaught Waters, leaving the female swan with severe injuries.The swan pair had reportedly nested at the location for multiple years. This season, they successfully hatched five young, though the number had already dropped to three by the time of the fatal incident. T…
21 Jun 2026, 10:52 am
The Political Education of Mark Carney
Politico: “In just over a year, Carney has learned to navigate the deeply insular, often ugly game of Ottawa politics as a skilled tactician and ruthless party boss. The jetsetting king of Davos still clutches to the persona of a political outsider, more interested in the long arc of history than the petty grievances of the day.” “At home he benefits from an ‘informed naïvété,’ in the words of one close Carney adviser granted anonymity to speak candidly…
21 Jun 2026, 10:52 am
Marco Bezzecchi banned from Czech MotoGP race after slapping track marshal
Italian apologises for incident in Saturday sprint raceMarc Márquez wins Sunday’s main event in BrnoThe MotoGP championship leader, Marco Bezzecchi, was banned from Sunday’s Czech GP after slapping a track marshal in the face after a crash in Saturday’s sprint, MotoGP said.The 27-year-old Italian Aprilia Racing rider crashed out of the sprint with two laps to go. Footage on TNT Sports showed Bezzecchi running towards a marshal, pushing him and then slapping h…
21 Jun 2026, 10:51 am
World Cup Booze Ban: 7,300 Offenders Put on High-Tech Alcohol Tags To Prevent Violence and Crimes
Around 7,300 offenders in England and Wales are expected to be placed on alcohol monitoring tags during the World Cup this summer, under a government plan aimed at preventing alcohol-related violence and disorder. Related Articles Iran Blasts Trump Over FIFA World Cup Safety Claims and Warns USA as Host Nation Could Be Excluded InsteadWorld Cup Security Fears Intensify After FBI Seize Drones and Arrest Illegal Immigrant at a World Cup VenueWorld Cup Fever Begins As…
21 Jun 2026, 10:50 am
The End for Starmer? Labour MPs Expect PM To Step Down as Andy Burnham Gains Support for No 10 Bid
Keir Starmer is facing the biggest crisis of his premiership as Labour MPs rally behind Andy Burnham as a possible successor, with reports claiming the prime minister is considering his future at Chequers amid mounting pressure from within his own party. Related Articles Keir Starmer U-Turns: Why Labour's 'Economic Illiteracy' Should Terrify BritainKeir Starmer Warned His Fall In 2026 Will Spark 'The Real Nightmare' For BritainKeir Starmer Accused of 'Ridiculous' So…
21 Jun 2026, 10:48 am
Abu Dhabi Royals Robbed of £600K After Arriving in UK; Gang Messages Boasted Britain 'Is Where the Money Is'
Police have revealed that a gang targeted the Abu Dhabi royals after they arrived at St Pancras International in London in June 2025, stealing luggage containing jewellery and valuables worth more than £600,000. Related Articles Former FBI Agent Dismisses Robbery Theory In Search For Savannah's Mum Nancy GuthrieLouvre Robbery Film Announced as $100 Million Missing Jewels Case Remains UnsolvedCasino Night Turns Nightmare as Man Is Lured to Hotel Room and Robbed at K…
21 Jun 2026, 10:48 am
Fans flood Atlanta streets before Spain-Saudi Arabia match
Spain and Saudi Arabia fans filled the streets of Atlanta with chants and celebrations ahead of their World Cup clash.
21 Jun 2026, 10:47 am
Grimsby Town devastated by death of Alex Hughes, 38, son of Mark Hughes
Hughes family heartbroken at unexpected lossFather of two joined Mariners as recruitment lead in 2025Grimsby have paid tribute to Alex Hughes after his death at the age of 38. Hughes, the son of the former Manchester United and Wales striker Mark Hughes, was player recruitment lead at the League Two club.The Hughes family said in a statement released via the League Managers Association that they were “heartbroken” at the “sudden and unexpected loss” of Alex…
21 Jun 2026, 10:46 am
Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM – UK politics live
PM said to be reflecting on ‘political realities’, as president Trump joins in criticism of his leadership saying he has ‘failed badly’ Keir Starmer expected to announce departure as prime minister on MondaySome commentators have said Andy Burnham is a better communicator than Keir Starmer, but have questioned how different he is on policy.The Guardian’s policy editor, Kiran Stacey, has helpfully looked at the political projects a Burnham government would…
21 Jun 2026, 10:45 am
A Ukrainian family built a community in Cleveland. Now, they face deportation
After the US said seeking affordable medical care for their son would not impede their re-entry, Tamila Vashchuk and her 10-year-old were issued removal orders Tamila Vashchuk and her husband, Mykola, are minor celebrities in this corner of Ohio.The Ukrainian couple have appeared on the cover of local magazines and been invited onto morning television shows. En route to building a successful pierogi food business, they’ve met with the governor. A recent law gradua…
21 Jun 2026, 10:44 am
Colombians vote in runoff election expected to trigger shift in decades-long armed conflict
Frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groupsGhost of far-right paramilitaries hovers over Colombia’s presidential runoff voteColombians are going to the polls in a presidential runoff expected to trigger a dramatic shift in the country’s decades-long armed conflict, now at its most violent point since the landmark 2016 peace agreement between the government and most of the Revolutionary Armed For…
21 Jun 2026, 10:42 am
‘We are going to fight': Hotel workers strike at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
Workers at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown walked off the job Sunday morning. The workers, represented by UNITE HERE Local 274, are demanding wages and benefits in line with the new citywide standard, which has been secured at five unionized Center City hotels. According to the union, the standard includes minimum wages of $30 per hour for non-tipped workers by January 2028, a daily quota of 15 rooms for housekeeping workers, an 18% banquet gratuity and mor…
21 Jun 2026, 10:41 am
US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
21 Jun 2026, 10:41 am
Corruption Emerges as Key Issue in Midterm Elections
“Donald Trump has long avoided political damage for his own party from repeated allegations of graft and conflicts of interest. In this year’s midterm elections, Democrats are betting that they can finally exact a price,” Bloomberg reports. “Combined with the rising cost of living, corruption is shaping up to be a major campaign battlefront in races that will determine control of the US Congress. Polling suggests voters are eager to see lawmakers take on con…
21 Jun 2026, 10:40 am
How TikTok-style videos keep human brains hooked on content
TikTok, Instagram and YouTube clips are designed to overwhelm the brain's pleasure circuitry and keep people watching. Researchers say short-form videos may only be the start when it comes to harvesting human attention.
21 Jun 2026, 10:39 am
Eagles rookie NFL player comparisons: EDGE Keyshawn James-Newby
James-Newby has some similarities to another former late-round Eagle.
21 Jun 2026, 10:39 am
Bryce Harper completes the cycle, Kyle Schwarber crushes three homers, and the Phillies make history
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber whaled on the Mets to a historic degree Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park.