World Cup nations slam UEFA chief for ‘disappointing’ 48-team criticism
'There's no such thing as an unimportant World Cup match,' 13 World Cup participant nations say in a statement.
Globally significant volcanic event formed Giant’s Causeway, scientists find
Geochronologists say Antrim coastline’s basalt columns developed over 5.5m years – 8m less than thought
For centuries, the tale has been passed from generation to generation: how the Irish giant Finn McCool built the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland to fight Benandonner, his Scottish rival, by hurling chunks of the Antrim coastline into the sea.
Now, scientists have revealed it was intense volcanic activity during a “major globally impacting volcanic event” – and not a legendary battle between two destructive giants – that led to the formation of the coastline’s 40,000 distinctive interlocking basalt columns about 60m years ago.
Continue reading...BREAKING: US, Iran announce ceasefire agreement
US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire agreement with Iran.
US-Iran ‘peace deal’ announced; Trump says Strait of Hormuz reopening
Trump announces that a ceasefire deal with Iran has been agreed, and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen for shipping.
Google CEO brought optimism to Stanford commencement. Some graduates walked out – The Mercury News
- Google CEO brought optimism to Stanford commencement. Some graduates walked out The Mercury News
- Dozens walk out as Google boss Pichai addresses Stanford graduates BBC
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai passes on AI in Stanford grad speech SFGATE
- ‘Set your heart ablaze,’ Sundar Pichai tells the Class of 2026 Stanford Report
- Stanford graduates urged to be optimistic, seek justice in clashing ceremonies Palo Alto Online
Anger among Iranian hardliners at terms of deal agreed with US
Those in favour forced to defend themselves against claims the terms amount to capitulation
Iranian hardliners have mounted a rearguard rejection of a deal with the US as as they say it does not guarantee sanctions relief, compensation or control of the strait of Hormuz.
“The fact that they say we won and America has retreated is a blatant lie,” said the Iranian MP Kamran Ghazanfari. Meysam Nili, the managing director of Rajanews and brother-in-law of the hardline former president Ebrahim Raisi, called the deal on the table a catastrophic capitulation. He urged Iranians not to sit quietly.
Continue reading...Japan deny Netherlands by fighting back twice in World Cup opener
Asia's most successful side, Japan, twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Group F opener.
Lamine Yamal fit to start on bench for Spain vs Cape Verde at World Cup
Victor Munoz is also fit to play, as coach Luis de la Fuente says he has no concerns over his players' fitness.
Putin and Zelenskyy each speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and U.K. detains tanker – PBS
- Putin and Zelenskyy each speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and U.K. detains tanker PBS
- Trump holds phone calls with Putin and Zelensky on his 80th birthday CNN
- Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses peace talks in call with Trump Reuters
- Trump reportedly tells Putin he is prepared to help end war in Ukraine The Guardian
- Putin, Zelensky Discuss Ukraine and Iran Wars With Trump The Moscow Times
India beat Pakistan by 64 runs to open Women’s T20 World Cup campaign
Smriti Mandhana scored 68, and Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India thrashed Pakistan in front of a sellout crowd.
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje live title fight at UFC Freedom 250
Topuria-Gaethje lightweight title fight to be staged in front of US President Donald Trump at the White House.
JD Vance says he will discuss 2028 presidential run after midterm elections
Vice-president says he tries not to make decisions until he ‘absolutely must’ but has ‘no doubt’ Trump will support him
JD Vance said that he will discuss a 2028 US presidential run with his wife after the 2026 midterms.
The US vice-president gave insight into his ongoing decision on whether to run during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning where he spoke on his new memoir, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, which details his conversion to Catholicism.
Continue reading...Armenia releases final election results as pro-Russian opposition demands new vote – The Kyiv Independent
- Armenia releases final election results as pro-Russian opposition demands new vote The Kyiv Independent
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 9, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Armenia’s election is a setback for Vladimir Putin The Economist
- Armenia's elections regulator confirms victory for PM's party in poll closely watched by Russia AP News
- Pro-Russian opposition party calls for Armenian election result annulment Al Jazeera
Gaza mourns four killed in Israeli strike
Cries of grief echoed through Gaza City for four Palestinians killed near the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.
Violence erupts during anti-G7 protests in Geneva on eve of summit
Violence erupts during anti-G7 protests in Geneva on eve of summit.
Swiss right-wing plan to cap population rejected by narrow margins
Swiss voters reject a proposed population cap that would cap the country’s population at 10 million.
Medical teams in Goma face mistrust from relatives of Ebola victims
Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have spiked up to 782.
Six people killed as helicopters collide over Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
Two helicopters collided in midair before crashing into car park of electric vehicle dealership, fire service says.
Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in France
Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.
Lewis Hamilton wins first F1 race with Ferrari in Barcelona
Seven-time world champion's maiden victory for the Italian manufacturer is also his first F1 win in nearly two years.