US Vice President JD Vance and his wife announce birth of fourth child
JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.
Markets brace for all-out war in Iran as former NATO commander warns Suez Canal could be next – Fortune
This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry – he couldn’t – BBC
This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry – he couldn’t
Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
A bird’s-eye view as Donald Trump arrives for the World Cup final
Donald Trump arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina aboard Marine One.
Fans in Madrid go wild as Spain beat Argentina to win second World Cup
Fans in Madrid erupted in celebration after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final.
Pay gap widens as UK bosses get 130 times average worker’s salary
In its final report the High Pay Centre says the median remuneration of a FTSE 100 CEO has risen to a record £5.06m
The bosses of Britain’s largest listed companies received record pay last year, fuelling the widest earnings gap with workers in eight years.
Median pay for FTSE 100 chief executives hit £5.06m in the last financial year, according to data released by the High Pay Centre, an 8.6% increase on £4.66m the previous year and the highest level on record.
Continue reading...JD and Usha Vance welcome baby boy, first child born to sitting VP in 156 years
Vice-president and second lady announced birth of Alec Neel Vance, their fourth child, in social media statement
Vice-President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, the first born to a sitting vice-president in more than 150 years.
Born on Sunday, Alec Neel Vance joins older siblings Ewan, nine; Vivek, six; and Mirabel, four.
Continue reading...When is the next FIFA World Cup? 2030 hosts, dates and format
The 2030 tournament will span six countries and three continents as FIFA celebrates the World Cup's centenary.
Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup
Ferran Torres scores the only goal of the game as Spain win their second World Cup.
When, where, and how Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina
Spain are world champions for the second time after Ferran Torres scored the winner against Argentina in extra time.
Five family members found dead after flash flood in Utah canyon, police say
Victims were Provo’s fire captain, his wife and their three sons, who were hiking in Bicknell amid heavy rains
Five family members who had set out for a day of hiking were killed after a flash flood swept through canyons of southern Utah on Friday, law enforcement officials said.
The victims were a captain in the Provo fire department, his wife and their sons, according to fire officials. A daughter who was not on the trip survived.
Continue reading...Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show
Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the crowds.
Watch: Torrential rain hits New York and New Jersey triggering flash floods
Water cascaded into subway stations and flooded streets, with people seen wading through water.
Israeli ministers join march to Gaza to demand return of settlements – Al Jazeera
- Israeli ministers join march to Gaza to demand return of settlements Al Jazeera
- Settler activists breach at least 4 IDF checkpoints in march to Gaza border; security forces do little to stop them The Times of Israel
- While the World Focuses on Cease-fire Talks, Settlers Are Reimagining Gaza Haaretz
- Nahala reaches agreement with IDF not to enter Gaza Strip during march The Jerusalem Post
- IDF Declares Border Areas Closed Ahead Of Pro-settlement March Near Gaza i24NEWS
Israeli ministers join march to Gaza to demand return of settlements
Hundreds gather near the border as far-right figures push to rebuild settlements removed in 2005
World Cup 2026: What are the extra time and penalty shootout rules?
Several games in the 2026 World Cup have already ended in dramatic penalty shootouts.
What happened in the first half of the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?
All the biggest talking points and statistics from the first 45 minutes of a goalless World Cup final in New Jersey.
US says another troop killed as Israel warns Tehran’s attacks coming close
US military says service member was killed in Iraq during ‘controlled detonation’ as it launches more airstrikes at Iran
The US military announced another death of a service member as it launched more airstrikes at Iran on Sunday in response to the killing of American troops , and Iran fired missiles toward Jordan that risked widening the conflict into neighboring Israel.
The US military said the service member was killed in Iraq on Saturday during the “controlled detonation” of a downed Iranian drone.
Continue reading...Andy Burnham’s in-tray: The challenges facing the new UK PM
Andy Burnham will become Britain's next prime minister on Monday, with huge challenges and opportunities.