World Cup: Who is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the French teenager playing for Morocco?
A promising midfielder marked for the French team, Bouaddi is a breakout sensation on his World Cup debut with Morocco.
Russia threatens escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack – CNBC
- Russia threatens escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack CNBC
- ‘Game Changer’? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow. The New York Times
- Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil depots disrupt major contracts Українська правда
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 18, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Massive blasts in Moscow shatter even Putin’s protective shell CNN
US kills 3 in strike on alleged drug smuggling boat in Eastern Pacific
The attack is the latest in a series of strikes on vessels operated by 'narco-terrorists,' according to Washington.
Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president’s time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.
KPMG leaked confidential Optus information and surveilled whistleblower’s laptop, inquiry hears
International firm owns up to breach of ethics after staff leaked confidential Optus information while bidding for telco contract
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KPMG has admitted to another breach of ethics after its staff leaked Optus’ confidential information to colleagues bidding for an audit contract with Telstra.
The consulting firm’s executives also surveilled a whistleblower’s laptop and dismissed the individual as someone with “workplace grievances”, a parliamentary inquiry heard on Friday.
Continue reading...Oil prices rise as Lebanon fighting erupts and Hormuz traffic still slow
Brent crude reverses slide after oil, LNG tankers cross critical waterway.
Fears for US-Iran deal as talks delayed by Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Tehran holds back from talks to cement ceasefire due to ongoing Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon.
Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup 2026 travel restrictions
Team's complaint comes amid the denial of their request to fly to the United States two days before their next match.
China wins the Iran war without firing a shot – Asia Times
- China wins the Iran war without firing a shot Asia Times
- Analysis: China is counting its wins from the Iran war CNN
- What Will China Learn From the Iran War? Foreign Policy
- How Trump’s Iran war boosted Beijing ThinkChina
- Trump thinks his Iran deal is genius – but China is the only real winner The Independent
Iran war day 112: Vance defends Tehran ‘deal’ but Switzerland trips are off
Vance backs US-Iran deal as Washington ends blockade and Iran hails wartime gains.
US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce – Reuters
- US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce Reuters
- Trump’s Iran Deal Is Off to a Chaotic Start The New York Times
- US envoy headed for Switzerland, Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten talks Al Jazeera
- Live updates: Witkoff heading to Switzerland for Iran talks, US official says CNN
- Trump envoys head to Switzerland for potential Iran talks Axios
Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran – but experts say true total may never be known
Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.
Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium
Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.
Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium
Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.
In Trump’s shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal
His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028 presidential run.
US lifts naval blockade as Iran’s supreme leader says Trump made deal ‘out of desperation’
Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".
Reform UK gloomy about prospects in Makerfield, as one party source says Labour ahead by 2,500 votes – UK politics live
Result expected around 3am as Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step aside
Polls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10
Burnham brings in top economists before possible leadership run
David Blunkett, the former Labour cabinet minister, has suggested that Keir Starmer should stand down after the Makerfield byelection.
In an interview on the BBC’s Newsnight, Blunkett suggested that Starmer standing aside would be the best option for the party regardless of whether Andy Burnham wins tonight or loses.
Continue reading...Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South, ousting SNP
Tories’ Douglas Lumsden says city has spoken ‘loud and clear’ in support of the North Sea oil and gas industry
The Scottish National party (SNP) has lost the formerly safe seat of Aberdeen South in a shock loss to the Scottish Conservatives.
The Scottish Conservatives’ Douglas Lumsden beat the SNP’s Richard Thomson by 6,050 votes, with a 14.69% swing away from the SNP. The Tories vote share was 49.51%. Lumsden’s vote tally was 14,308, with Thomson on 8,258.
Continue reading...UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australia
Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.
UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australia – BBC
- UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australia BBC
- British actress accused of trying to smuggle $208 million worth of meth into Australia in charcoal bags CBS News
- EastEnders actress accused of smuggling £157m of meth into Australia The Times
- Australian Authorities Bust Big Meth Shipment in Cargo of Charcoal The Maritime Executive
- NSW news: British actress arrested in $300 million drug bust Nine.com.au