18 Jun 2026, 12:45 pm
Keri Russell Teases ‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 as Emmy Buzz Builds
Filming in Italy, the star reflects on Kate Wyler’s fractured marriage, her “tennis match” chemistry with Rufus Sewell and the freedom she’s found in one of TV’s smartest dramas.
18 Jun 2026, 12:43 pm
2 sentenced for spying for Chinese government in Britain
British counter-terrorism police announced a Border Force officer and another have been sentenced for allegedly spying for the Chinese government.
18 Jun 2026, 12:43 pm
Czechia v South Africa: World Cup – live
⚽ Kick-off time: 12pm local/2am AEST/5pm BST/12pm EDT⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail DanielEmail! “This is a bittersweet game for me,” confesses John Brennan. “When the draw was made in December, this was the most likely game that I could get to see Ireland play. I probably couldn’t have pulled off going to Mexico but getting from NY to Atlanta would have been reasonable. The stadium would have been packed with Irish fans between Irish…
18 Jun 2026, 12:41 pm
Supreme court sides with Texas marijuana user who wants to own a firearm in latest case expanding gun rights – live
In a rare unanimous ruling, the court backed a challenge to Texas gun laws by siding with Ali Danial HemaniSign up for the Breaking News US emailHe calls the situation a “win-win” for the US.Vance is here, and he starts by claiming that Trump’s peace deal with Iran “is already bearing real fruits for the American people”, with 12.5m barrels going through the strait of Hormuz last night and gas prices dropping below $4 today for the first time since the con…
18 Jun 2026, 12:41 pm
NK leaders' sister slams G7 call for denuclearization, defends nuclear arms as 'means of self-defense'
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister denounced international calls for denuclearization on Thursday.
18 Jun 2026, 12:39 pm
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure
A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.
18 Jun 2026, 12:39 pm
'Your first thought is you've pulled a muscle': Doctor names the blood clot symptoms missed by half of patients
Deep vein thrombosis often masquerades as everyday ailments, leading many Britons to dismiss potentially life-threatening warning signs as minor inconveniences. Swelling in the calf represents one of the most frequently overlooked indicators of a blood clot.Dr Tonie Reincke, Medical Director at Reincke Vein Center, told GB News: "Patients often dismiss this as related to 'overdoing it' at work or after exercising."The crucial distinction lies in how DVT swelling beh…
18 Jun 2026, 12:38 pm
Thousands of Knicks fans celebrate big win with joyous New York parade: ‘We family now’
Parents and their kids, new and old fans and a few celebrities gathered to honor the team’s NBA ChampionshipThousands of Knicks fans – decked out in blue and orange jerseys, shorts, hats, necklaces and more – gathered in downtown New York City on Thursday to celebrate the team’s NBA Championship in a lively ticker-tape parade.All along Church Street, the street running parallel to the parade route, fans lit joints, threw back shots of Fireball whiskey and dr…
18 Jun 2026, 12:37 pm
England v New Zealand: second men’s Test, day two – live
Updates from the second day’s play at the Oval Day one report | Sign up for the Spin | Mail James80th over: New Zealand 318-7 (Jamieson 16, Phillips 59) Jamieson slaps Baker through the off-side, then makes room for a mighty smack … he edges away over Rew for four more. The big man is here to have fun as he launches to deep midwicket … and Ben Duckett, backpedalling, drops it! That should have been snaffled; Baker was already celebrating. To make matters worse…
18 Jun 2026, 12:36 pm
Billionaire tax measure qualifies for California ballot
A one-time wealth tax on billionaires living in California has qualified to be on the ballot in November. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber on Wednesday said the measure, called the Billionaire Tax Act, received enough signatures and will be certified on June 25 to be included on the ballot for the midterm elections. If……
18 Jun 2026, 12:36 pm
PMC Acquires Vox Media Brands, Creating Digital Publishing Giant
Penske Media Corp. has acquired the Vox Media portfolio of digital brands, including high-profile news and lifestyle hubs Eater, The Verge, SB Nation, Popsugar, The Dodo, Punch and Thrillist as well as Vox Studios and Vox Creative. The pact makes PMC’s the world’s largest digital publisher. The parent company of Variety, Rolling Stone, Deadline, Billboard, […]…
18 Jun 2026, 12:35 pm
Eater, The Verge and SB Nation Sold to Penske Media
The deal formally winds down an era at Vox Media, which had sold its namesake site and podcast assets as well as New York magazine to James Murdoch.
18 Jun 2026, 12:34 pm
Watch: Beavers solve flooding problem at London Underground station
A London Underground station once plagued by constant flooding is now staying dry thanks to some recent arrivals in the neighborhood: beavers.
18 Jun 2026, 12:34 pm
What did Ukraine target in Moscow and how significant was the drone attack?
Mass drone strike on capital brought the war to Russians, but Ukrainians will be braced for Kremlin’s responseUkraine hit Moscow with nearly 200 drones in its largest-ever attack on the Russian capital on Thursday, striking an oil refinery and sending huge plumes of smoke billowing over the city’s south.The towering columns of smoke rising above Moscow offered a stark demonstration of Ukraine’s growing ability to strike deep inside Russia with its increasingly…
18 Jun 2026, 12:30 pm
Foreign aid cuts and climate change pushing up migrant flows, IOM chief warns
Several rich Western countries, particularly the United States but also many European nations, have cut their development aid budgets in recent years.
18 Jun 2026, 12:30 pm
Vance ‘confident’ Treasury can waive Iran oil sanctions without Congress
Vice President Vance said Thursday the administration is “quite confident” that sanctions on Iranian oil can be waived as part of a new peace agreement without congressional approval. Vance was asked about the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, a law that prevents the president from lifting sanctions on Iran before discussing it with Congress, as……
18 Jun 2026, 12:30 pm
Virus of antisemitism and racism surges in America
Black and Jewish Americans must unite to confront antisemitism and racism, and the Democratic Party must protect all minority communities from profiling, scapegoating, and discrimination.
18 Jun 2026, 12:30 pm
To prevail in the Middle East, Netanyahu must go
If not, then as long as he stays, a genuine and lasting peace will never be achieved.
18 Jun 2026, 12:29 pm
Interior Department compares Reflecting Pool algae to Iran’s navy
The Interior Department on Thursday touted the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool by comparing algae to the Iranian navy. “The advanced nanobubbler technology very effectively killed the algae that has plagued every Lincoln Reflecting Pool reopening—most infamously [former President] Obama’s reopening—since 1922,” the department’s press team wrote on social platform X.  “The Reflecting……
18 Jun 2026, 12:29 pm
DoorDash Launches ‘Summer of DashPass’ Campaign With World Cup Perks, Member Deals and $5 Million in Credits 
As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off this week, DoorDash is turning DashPass into a tournament-season essential.   DoorDash is an official Tournament Sponsor and has kicked off Summer of DashPass, with  an eight-week long event offering exclusive member deals, in-app experiences and soccer-themed perks timed to the global tournament. Running through July 22, the event positions DashPass as a one-stop membership for fans balancing early-morning…
18 Jun 2026, 12:28 pm
Susan Rice: Trump Iran deal MOU is ‘jaw-dropping, horrific surrender document’
Former national security adviser Susan Rice on Thursday bashed the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by President Trump that kicks off a two-month negotiation period with Tehran.  “This is a jaw-dropping, horrific surrender document complete with hundreds of billions in reparations,” Rice wrote in a Thursday post on social platform X. “It is the……
18 Jun 2026, 12:28 pm
Middle East crisis live: Vance says 60-day-period to reach final peace agreement starts today and US ‘isn’t giving up a cent’ to Iran
US vice president’s comments would mean the deadline for the final agreement between Iran and US is 17 AugustReaction: Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulityAnalysis: Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable warDonald Trump had urged Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “stop blowing up buildings” during a phone call about Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, according to a report in the Wal…
18 Jun 2026, 12:26 pm
Lebanon Latest: Tensions remain despite US-Iran deal
Residents return home as a fragile ceasefire takes hold across southern Lebanon.
18 Jun 2026, 12:25 pm
Companies are rushing into AI, but adoption is still lagging, a KPMG executive says
Companies may have AI strategies, but few can prove they are paying off, according to KPMG’s recent report. Euronews Next spoke with Mathieu Wallich-Petit, Head of Clients & Markets at KPMG France about how businesses can move from AI pilots to real impact.
18 Jun 2026, 12:25 pm
Cinderella Castle Repainting Behind-the-Scenes Shared in New Disney Unscripted Episode
A new Disney Unscripted episode on YouTube goes behind the scenes of the Cinderella Castle repaint, covering everything from seven boom lifts in the drained moat to cold-weather delays that halted…Read full article…
18 Jun 2026, 12:23 pm
Liza Colón-Zayas, Jeff Hiller Tapped to Announce Emmy Nominations
The actors, who won Emmys for their roles in 'The Bear' and 'Somebody Somewhere,' respectively, will unveil the noms.
18 Jun 2026, 12:19 pm
Rockstar Games posts major update about 'Grand Theft Auto VI'
Fans have been waiting nearly 13 years for the next installment in the video game franchise.
18 Jun 2026, 12:19 pm
Heathrow third runway likely to affect health of millions nearby, official report warns
Analysis says expansion could also harm access to housing, education, healthcare, open spaces and transportConstruction of a third runway at Heathrow is likely to have significant adverse effects on the health and wellbeing of up to 3 million people living nearby, an official report has said, as the government launched the next stage of its rapid airport expansion plan.An analysis for the Department for Transport has found that expanding London’s hub airport could…
18 Jun 2026, 12:18 pm
Humanoid robots and smart homes put AI centre stage at VivaTech 2026 in Paris
France is putting artificial intelligence and robotics in the spotlight at VivaTech 2026, which opened on 17 June at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
18 Jun 2026, 12:17 pm
Dropping in the US, Hated in the UK: Meghan Markle's Global Popularity Crisis Allegedly Reaches Disaster Levels
Meghan Markle's planned UK visit next month has been framed by royal commentators as a risk-laden return, with fresh claims that the Duchess of Sussex could face a chilly reception when she comes back with Prince Harry and their children for an Invictus Games event in Birmingham. Related Articles Meghan Markle Allegedly Slams Prince Harry as 'Unreliable' After Brutal Anniversary Snub by King CharlesPrince Harry, Meghan Markle Humiliated as Brutal New Poll Exposes Ma…
18 Jun 2026, 12:17 pm
Ultra-Thin iPhone Air Could Become a Permanent Apple Product After New Leak Surfaces
A new leak suggests that Apple could be preparing a second-generation iPhone Air as early as spring 2027, hinting that the controversial ultra-thin device may not only survive but evolve into a long-term product line. Related Articles Apple's Foldable iPhone Final Design Leaks: Kills Face ID For $2,000+ Price TagApple's $1,999 Foldable iPhone Ultra Drops Face ID and Adds Touch ID — Six Things You Need to Know Before You BuyiPhone Air 2, iPhone 18e, iPhone 18 Relea…
18 Jun 2026, 12:17 pm
Feyi-Waboso declared fit for Prem final after jaw surgery in boost for Exeter
England consent to Chiefs fielding winger at TwickenhamEthan Roots also set to return against NorthamptonManny Feyi-Waboso has been declared fit to return for Exeter in this weekend’s Prem final at Twickenham. England’s star winger underwent facial surgery barely two weeks ago but, in a major boost for the Chiefs, is available for his side’s showdown with Northampton and, potentially, England’s Test against South Africa on 4 July.Rob Baxter, Exeter’s direc…
18 Jun 2026, 12:16 pm
Vail Resorts taps bankers to play defense
The ScoopVail Resorts is working with takeover-defense bankers to help it assess its vulnerabilities to everything from labor groups to an outspoken billionaire to Mother Nature itself, according to people familiar with the matter.No activist investors have made a play for the company, shares of which are down 14% over the last year. But there are signs it is preparing for such an event: In May 2025, Vail brought back Rob Katz as CEO, ousting his hand-picked success…
18 Jun 2026, 12:15 pm
South African men sentenced in ‘world’s largest’ rhino horn trafficking case
‘Mastermind’ Dawie Groenewald given fine of 2m rand or four-year jail term almost 16 years after arrestTwo traffickers of rhino horns have been sentenced by a South African court in what police said was the world’s largest such case, partly bringing to an end an almost two-decade legal saga.Dawie Groenewald and Tielman Erasmus had faced more than 1,700 charges ranging from illegally hunting and dehorning rhinos to racketeering and money laundering. Continue re…
18 Jun 2026, 12:15 pm
Man arrested after boy, 3, injured in Cambridgeshire zoo crocodile enclosure
Officers arrest man on suspicion of attempted murder as child is treated in hospital for serious injuries A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo.Cambridgeshire police said officers were called to Johnson’s of Old Hurst, in Huntingdonshire, at 1.24pm on Thursday to “reports of an incident involving a three-year-old boy, during which he ended up in the crocodile enclosure”.
18 Jun 2026, 12:15 pm
The ‘Obsession’ Effect: Horror Flick Has Fans Stalking Two L.A. Businesses
Devotees of Curry Barker's breakout have been flocking to a North Hollywood diner and a Burbank magic shop featured in the film.
18 Jun 2026, 12:10 pm
Boy, 3, 'critical' after crocodile enclosure incident at Huntingdon zoo
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a toddler was seriously injured in an incident at a zoo in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire…
18 Jun 2026, 12:09 pm
Disney's BoardWalk Gets a New Lounge, Retail Shop, and More on the Way
Two new spots are headed to the BoardWalk starting late 2026: Hurly-Burly, a lounge and live music venue, and Basin, a hands-on bath and body retail shop.Read full article…
18 Jun 2026, 12:08 pm
Lithuania’s plan to send newly trained doctors to rural areas sparks backlash 
Lithuania — a Baltic country of 2,8 million — plans to tackle medical deserts by sending junior doctors to remote regions. Junior doctors oppose what they see as a “populist” move.
18 Jun 2026, 12:07 pm
Trump thinks his freshly signed ceasefire deal is a victory. It is – for Iran | Simon Jenkins
With sanctions-relief and a US promise to avoid further meddling, the conflict has been settled on Tehran’s termsDonald Trump is running fast to escape the catastrophic war on Iran that he and Benjamin Netanyahu started four months ago. He is saying anything that appears to suit the moment. In fact, he clearly feels he can now ditch his friend, the Israeli prime minister. He is offering Tehran’s military regime a $300bn rebuilding fund, an end to economic sancti…
18 Jun 2026, 12:07 pm
VAT on private school fees not caused exodus to state sector, says Bridget Phillipson
Education secretary cites admissions data for England, saying Labour is ‘rebalancing the system to focus on 94% of kids in state schools’Adding VAT to private school fees has failed to trigger an exodus of pupils into the state sector despite widespread speculation that it would, the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has said.The Labour government applied 20% VAT to private school fees from the start of 2025. They had previously been exempt from the tax.
18 Jun 2026, 12:06 pm
Russia and China Racing to Clone Captured UFOs to Launch 'Extraterrestrial Arms Race,' Declassified Files Reveal
Russia and China have been drawn into a fresh wave of UFO speculation after newly released US government files were said to suggest that both countries may be trying to reverse-engineer captured UAPs, according to an interview with Jordan Flowers, executive director of the UAP Disclosure Foundation, on 18 June 2026. Related Articles Are Aliens True or Fake? Top Astrophysicist Explains Why Government UFO Cover-Ups Are 'Total Nonsense'Did Buzz Aldrin See Aliens? Newly…
18 Jun 2026, 12:05 pm
Watch: 'Gilded Age' stars tease 'juicy' Season 4 as production begins
"The Gilded Age," a historical drama starring Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector and Louisa Jacobson, will return for a fourth season on HBO in the fall.
18 Jun 2026, 12:05 pm
Niger says soldiers, civilians killed in armed attack on Niamey airport
Ministry of Defence says 11 soldiers, 2 civilians and 22 attackers killed in Diori Hamani International Airport assault.
18 Jun 2026, 12:04 pm
Get in on the Toy Story 5 celebration with new toys and gear your family will love
Toy Story 5 is here and so are the coolest new toys and gear! Discover our favorite picks and bring the adventure home.
18 Jun 2026, 12:03 pm
Jay Clayton Nomination Remains up in the Air
“Senate Majority Leader John Thune signaled deep uncertainty Thursday over the fate of Jay Clayton’s nomination as director of national intelligence,” Politico reports. “Its future, he told reporters, is essentially up to President Donald Trump.” Said Thune: “I’ve never been asked to slow a nomination down before.”…
18 Jun 2026, 12:03 pm
One person taken to hospital after crash in Hildenborough
The collision involved two vehicles…
18 Jun 2026, 12:02 pm
Robin Hood’s tree is the latest iconic site to fall victim to tourists
First, it was Molly Malone. Then it was the gravesite of Dobby, the house elf from “Harry Potter.” And now a tree integral to the story of Robin Hood — the latest iconic site that’s been damaged or permanently altered by tourists. Whether intentional or not, human beings’ interest in visiting these sites could be causing irreparable harm, and we’re seeing it, as recently as this week.  The death of Robin Hood’s tree On Thursday, officials announced th…
18 Jun 2026, 12:02 pm
The Inventor of the Thinking Machine Didn’t Worry. Neither Should You
In this age of AI anxiety, listen to your heart The post The Inventor of the Thinking Machine Didn’t Worry. Neither Should You appeared first on Nautilus.
18 Jun 2026, 12:02 pm
White House Delivers Iran Agreement to Congress
The White House sent the “memorandum of understanding” putting hostilities with Iran on hold to Congress on Thursday, after days of complaints from lawmakers of both parties that they didn’t receive the agreement sooner, Politico reports.
18 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Latest news bulletin | June 18th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
18 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
The researcher who says the ‘midlife crisis’ is overblown – it’s actually an opportunity
‘Personality is just your behaviour, thoughts and feelings, and you can change those things’ psychologist Margie Lachman saysFor years, midlife has been associated with one word: crisis. Margie Lachman wants us to see opportunity instead.Lachman, a lifespan developmental psychologist, has been studying what goes on between the ages of 40 and 60 for more than 30 years, as an investigator on the landmark Midlife in the United States study. The study has tracked th…
18 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Showdown in the desert: the small town fending off a new California gold rush
A prospecting company’s search for gold has the town of Lone Pine and Indigenous leaders on edge, as the Trump administration green lights new projects across the American westLone Pine, population 1,882, lies along a stretch of California highway framed by the vast Inyo mountains and a sweeping desert landscape of sagebrush and dunes.It’s the type of small town tourists drive through en route to Death Valley,; where hikers get a motel room between Pacific Crest…
18 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Dopamine dictates how long sexual drive remains suppressed after stress
Stressful situations tend to reduce the drive to mate across many animal species, but the exact brain mechanisms behind this reaction remain difficult to pin down. A recent study published in the journal iScience provides evidence that being confined to a small space suppresses the courtship behavior of male fruit flies. The findings suggest that the brain’s dopamine system is required to maintain this low sexual motivation after the stressful event has ended. Whe…
18 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Criterion Collection New Releases: Here’s How to Shop New Titles for June 2026
Once a month, the Criterion Collection announces new titles set for release in the future. New information drops around the middle of the month for releases that would come out about three months later. These announcements are highly anticipated among movie fans and cinephiles, while there’s always speculation and rumors about which new films are […]…
18 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Fox Scores Upfront Ad Dollars in Tough Market. The Trick? Lots of Sports, Less Traditional Cable
The overall market is down, but Fox is up. Despite Madison Avenue pressures on TV’s annual “upfront” ad-sales market and a projection that advertisers’ budgets will be tighter than in years past, Fox Corp. has scored more commitments for its sports, news and entertainment properties than last year, according to a person familiar with recent […]…
18 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Tim Cook Says Apple Price Increases Are 'Unavoidable' Due To Memory Costs
An anonymous reader quotes a report from MacRumors: Apple is raising its prices to offset the high cost of memory and storage, CEO Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal. Apple is no longer able to absorb the increased prices and will need to pass some of the cost on to consumers. "Unfortunately, price increases are unavoidable," said Cook. "We're doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that are being passed to us, and we've been trying to shield our customers…
18 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Volkswagen Has 10+ New Models Coming In 2026. Here's All Of Them
This year is one of the busiest years on record for the core Volkswagen brand.
18 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
5 Bold Predictions: 2026 PREM, URC & Super Rugby Finals
There’s no feeling quite like finals week! Three league titles are up for grabs this weekend, as the Gallagher PREM Rugby, United Rugby Championship and Super Rugby Pacific seasons come to a close. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. The stage is set across Dublin, Twickenham and Wellington, with three blockbuster fixtures set to decide three of the world’s biggest men’s leagues for the 2025/26…
18 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
Mýa Signs with WME for Representation
The signing comes on the heels of releasing her latest album, 'Retrospect,' which was released via Planet 9/Virgin Music Group on May 15. It was the performer's first full-length album in eight years.
18 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
‘Air Jaws’ to ‘Chum Island’: Discovery Channel Reveals Full Shark Week 2026 Lineup
The annual programming event kicks off July 26.
18 Jun 2026, 11:59 am
Italian Aristocrat Under Investigation for 1990s Plot Where Wealthy Tourists Allegedly Paid $100K to Hunt Civilians for Sport
An Italian aristocrat has become the latest person drawn into an investigation surrounding shocking claims that wealthy foreigners paid huge sums of money to shoot civilians linked to alleged 'human safari' shootings that occurred amid the Bosnian war in the 1990s. Related Articles Influencer Faces Jail Time After Horrifying Video Shows Them Skinning and Eating a Dog for Social Media Views'They Took My Land': Elderly Albanian Man Crushed After Losing Hard-Earned Hom…
18 Jun 2026, 11:59 am
A Slow Thursday At The Court
This evening, I will be speaking to students with The Fund for American Studies. As is my usual custom with June trips to DC, I went to the Court for opinion hand downs. And, as per my usual custom, I rolled up to First Street around 9:20 a.m. Usually, the bar section is completely empty in June, but today was different. The officer at the front gate said there were more than 200 people seeking bar admissions today, and that I might not even get a seat. That was som…
18 Jun 2026, 11:59 am
Lebanon: Tyre residents return to homes shattered by strikes
Lebanese families returning to Tyre found their homes in ruins on 18 June after Israeli strikes and voiced cautious optimism about a new US-Iran agreement.
18 Jun 2026, 11:58 am
3 hurt in shooting outside UNO Pizzeria in Chester, Delaware County
Three people were hurt after shots were fired outside a restaurant in the city of Chester.
18 Jun 2026, 11:58 am
Trump Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer Quits Politics After Affair Scandal with Former Miss Oklahoma Caitlin Simmons
Trump ally and Tulsa pastor Jackson Lahmeyer has quit his congressional race and stepped back from the pulpit in Oklahoma after admitting this week that he cheated on his wife with former Miss Oklahoma USA Caitlin Simmons Key in 2022, following a bombshell investigation that exposed their relationship. Related Articles Pastors for Trump Founder Quits Congressional Race After Former Staffer's 'You Would Be Headlines' Text Came True'Swinging Lifestyle' Scandal: Trump-…
18 Jun 2026, 11:57 am
FYI Philly | FIFA World Cup fever, Chinese Lantern Festival, modern twists on classic comfort food
This week on FYI Philly, we share the best spots for FIFA World Cup watch parties, light up the night at the Chinese Lantern Festival, introduce you to award-winning chefs cooking up some comfort foods and walk in the steps of the Founding Fathers like its 1776.
18 Jun 2026, 11:56 am
Vance ‘not at all’ concerned Trump will make him the fall guy on Iran
Vice President Vance said he was “not at all” concerned that President Trump will make him the fall guy if the Iran deal fails. “No, not at all,” Vance told reporters at the White House press briefing, when asked if he was worried Trump would make him the fall guy.  “I think the president was……
18 Jun 2026, 11:56 am
What's closed on Juneteenth 2026?
You might want to tackle some of your errands before Friday.
18 Jun 2026, 11:56 am
Live updates: Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ even as Trump’s MOU draws heat
LIVE video: Obama Presidential Center holds star-studded dedication ceremony Vice President Vance told the press President Trump’s memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran is “bearing fruit” as oil starts moving through the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices are coming down. He defended the deal as a “win-win” for the U.S. “If the Iranians don’t……
18 Jun 2026, 11:55 am
Boy, 3, 'thrown into' crocodile enclosure at UK zoo as man arrested
A three-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital after he was thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a zoo in Cambridgeshire. The boy is said to have serious injuries, but is in a stable condition. A 30-year-old man from Norfolk has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.The police do not believe the boy and the man were known to each other. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The incident happened at Johnsons Zoo, near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire at 1.24p…
18 Jun 2026, 11:55 am
Young men in UK are not more rightwing than older groups, study says
Exclusive: Analysis shows men aged 18 to 25 are less likely to vote for rightwing parties than other age groups of menYoung men are not turning to rightwing politics more than any other demographic, according to a study of election data, which undermines claims that this group has been a key driver of the recent success of parties such as Reform UK.The analysis of data from the British Election Study, which polls about 30,000 people every year, showed age to be a bi…
18 Jun 2026, 11:55 am
Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago
The Obama Presidential Center will open Thursday in Chicago with a long list of celebrities attending. Donald Trump was not invited to the opening.
18 Jun 2026, 11:55 am
American Scoundrel
A must-read: American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump by Kai Bird. A biography of super-lawyer and political fixer Roy Cohn, whose shocking exploits over four decades have shaped the modern political era, most prominently the ascent of Donald Trump. American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn's Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Don…
18 Jun 2026, 11:54 am
Colorado Gun Owners Sue Over New Law Allowing Warrantless Access to Dealer Records
A new Colorado law has raised the hackles of a coalition of gun owners in the state, leading them to challenge its constitutionality in federal court. Signed into law on June 2 by Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, the Requirements for Firearms Dealers Act requires all gun sellers in the state to allow any "duly authorized peace officer" to inspect their sales records "at all times." The bill follows in the footsteps of 11 other states and Washington, D.C., by e…
18 Jun 2026, 11:53 am
Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
18 Jun 2026, 11:52 am
What’s closed on Juneteenth 2026?
If you were putting off some errands to Friday, you may run in to some shuttered doors.
18 Jun 2026, 11:51 am
What Did You Expect?
Daniel Shapiro: “President Trump exulted over every bomb that dropped on Iran, every naval interdiction, and every joint U.S.-Israeli operation. Before that, he spent years preaching a policy of “maximum pressure” sanctions on the Islamic Republic. And before that, he harshly disparaged the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the Iran nuclear deal reached by Barack Obama, from which Trump withdrew the United States in 2018.” “And now? With a misguided war…
18 Jun 2026, 11:51 am
Senate panel advances bipartisan college sports bill
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Thursday advanced a bipartisan measure to regulate college sports, sending it to the Senate floor.  The panel moved the Protect College Sports Act forward in a 19-9 vote. Twelve Republicans and seven Democrats backed it, while seven Democrats and two Republicans — Sens. Roger Wicker (Miss.) and……
18 Jun 2026, 11:49 am
Royal Ascot 2026, day three: Scandinavia wins Gold Cup as O’Brien reaches Ascot century – live
All the latest from the royal meeting Thursday’s previews and tips | Mail TonyOddschecker market moversTrawlerman - 9/4 from 3/1Cannes - 4/1 from 7/1Gilded Prize - 7/2 from 9/2 Continue reading...
18 Jun 2026, 11:49 am
UFC fighter says he told Trump, ‘I knocked out a Canadian for you’
American mixed martial artist Sean O’Malley revealed the joke he told President Trump on his 80th birthday after his knockout victory over Canadian fighter Aiemann Zahabi at the Freedom 250 UFC event held at the White House South Lawn on June 14. “I said: ‘Happy birthday, I knocked out a Canadian for you,’” the bantamweight……
18 Jun 2026, 11:48 am
The Democratic Base Is Ready to Go
Elaine Godfrey: “It’s a dynamic that has some Democrats chewing their cuticles, despite a fairly promising political landscape for their party. These Democrats expect, of course, that many of their candidates will perform well in November.” “But they worry that victory will paint a too-cheery gloss over the party’s bigger issues—and prolong the time it takes to solve them.”…
18 Jun 2026, 11:48 am
French fishermen gather in Cherbourg as sector faces down multiple challenges
In total, the French government said €13 million would be dedicated to the fishing sector for fuel consumption in April and May.
18 Jun 2026, 11:46 am
Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery
A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.
18 Jun 2026, 11:46 am
Over 10,000 small boat migrants cross Channel illegally this year as hundreds more reach UK waters today
More than 10,000 illegal migrants have crossed the Channel so far this year, after hundreds more reached UK waters today.The headline figure was reached just after 4pm on Thursday, when the Border Force vessel Volunteer arrived into Dover harbour with 97 illegal immigrants onboard.So far today, 236 small boat migrants have been taken to the Kent port.It takes the total number of illegal Channel migrant arrivals this year to just under 10,100. TRENDING Stories Video…
18 Jun 2026, 11:44 am
Mechanism that makes Venus flytraps snap uncovered, study claims
Mechanism that makes Venus flytraps snap uncovered, study claims. Physicists think they have found the cellular mechanism behind a Venus flytrap's signature move, but plant scientists say the mystery isn't solved yet.
18 Jun 2026, 11:43 am
Fed governor Lisa Cook faced $1.3m in legal and security fees after Trump’s bid to fire her
Cook is at the center of a supreme court case focused on whether Trump’s firing of her from the Fed board was legalThe Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook faced more than $1.3m in legal and security fees after coming under attack from the Trump administration, according to ethics disclosures that were filed on Wednesday.The White House targeted Cook last summer as Donald Trump ramped up his unprecedented campaign to push the Fed to cut interest rates. Continue read…
18 Jun 2026, 11:42 am
Truss the saviour exposes ‘Labour’s secret plan’ | John Crace
Ex-PM reveals Andy Burnham wants to return to Westminster to challenge Keir Starmer to become PM. Who knew?UK politics live – latest updatesIt’s one of the great philosophical questions of our age. Or any age, for that matter. If Liz Truss didn’t exist, would it be possible to imagine her? Could anyone conceive that someone so brain-meltingly dim could have once been our prime minister?And even if they could, would they have dared to believe that in harness wi…
18 Jun 2026, 11:42 am
Fact check: Can EU countries restrict or ban Israeli settlement imports?
Several EU states are weighing measures against goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights – all considered illegal under international law. Some argue that rules that exclude such goods from Israel’s tariff-free trade deal are not being properly enforced.
18 Jun 2026, 11:41 am
Pro-Palestinian protesters trial ends in hung jury
The four defendants admit breaking into the Moog factory, but deny criminal damage.
18 Jun 2026, 11:41 am
John Bercow Campaigning for Burnham Despite Labour Suspension
John Bercow is leafletting for the Burnham campaign up in Makerfield today, despite his ongoing suspension from the Labour Party pending an internal investigation into bullying claims. This must be the most forensic investigation in British history, because it has been ongoing for 1,564 days (over 4 years in old money). Even though a parliamentary……
18 Jun 2026, 11:41 am
Iran peace deal makes clear how far US has been forced to retreat since 2025
Plan is admission US could not achieve what it sought through war as red line after red line has been erasedOnly a man with an unparalleled ignorance of history such as Donald Trump would have signed America’s peace treaty with Iran at Versailles, the byword for national humiliation. And only a man with an impish sense of humour such as Emmanuel Macron would have suggested it.It is easy to cast Trump in the role of the humiliated and hurt German count Ulrich von B…