What one country’s experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates
Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?
Married at First Sight Australia allegations ‘disturbing’, says country’s watchdog
The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".
Mexican Citizen Sentenced for Role in Prolific Human Smuggling Organization that Moved Aliens from Central Asia, Africa, and the Middle East – Department of Justice (.gov)
Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
What did Trump do differently to Obama on Iran?
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the contrasting approaches of the two presidents as Trump touts a new peace deal.
A year on, six questions still haunt the Air India crash investigation
From fuel switches to engine failures, here are the biggest mysteries around the Air India crash inquiry.
California’s Gavin Newsom alleges justice department is investigating his wife and ex-staff
A source familiar with the investigations says they had been ongoing for "roughly a year".
California’s Gavin Newsom alleges justice department is investigating his wife and ex-staff
A source familiar with the investigations says they had been ongoing for "roughly a year".
Here’s how G7 leaders manage delicate relationships with Trump – Politico
- Here’s how G7 leaders manage delicate relationships with Trump Politico
- Trump’s recent insults show just how strained his relationships with G7 leaders have become CNN
- Live updates: Trump meets with G7 leaders, Zelenskyy after U.S.-Iran agreement NBC News
- At G-7, allies plan for a world less reliant on the U.S. The Washington Post
- Live updates: Trump joins other world leaders in France for second day of G7 summit AP News
‘Greatest feeling ever’: Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.
‘Greatest feeling ever’: Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.
Open water swimming is rising in popularity. But so are the dangers – WTOP
- Open water swimming is rising in popularity. But so are the dangers WTOP
- People are swimming in dangerous water, says Northants council BBC
- 'Do not swim' in Surrey lake, council warns after 'recent concern' in community Surrey Live
- Hidden risks to swimmers at Beverley Beck bridge-jumping hotspot BBC
- Open water safety West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
Iran Update Special Report, June 15, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, June 15, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, June 14, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Iranian military warns Israel of hard response if it continues Lebanon strikes Haaretz
- Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East The Jerusalem Post
- Five Extraordinary Developments in the Iran War National Review
UK hits Russia with fresh energy sanctions at G7 – politico.eu
- UK hits Russia with fresh energy sanctions at G7 politico.eu
- Starmer vows new sanctions on Russia and nuclear energy support for Ukraine The Guardian
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 14, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged BBC
- UK seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker – what that means Al Jazeera
VAR official says hand gesture was ‘involuntary, subconscious twitch’
Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.
Duck, duck, goal: bird dressed in Mexico’s World Cup jersey scores on social media
Images of Merlin, a two-year-old duck, parading on the streets of Mexico City celebrated by fans on social media
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but a duck stole the show.
As Mexico celebrated its World Cup-opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, Merlin, a two-year-old duck dressed in the national team’s colors, became an unlikely internet sensation and the tournament’s first unofficial mascot.
Continue reading...Venezuela, GE Vernova sign cooperation agreement on power supply – Reuters
- Venezuela, GE Vernova sign cooperation agreement on power supply Reuters
- Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid BBC
- Venezuela signs deal with General Electical to rebuild its power grid Le Monde.fr
- Venezuela signs deal to add 2.4 GW through Tocoma hydropower project Enerdata
- Venezuela and IMPSA agree to reactivate 2,640 MW at Tocoma Inspenet
Nightclub Owners to Be Tried in Collapse That Killed 236 – Newser
Journalist hit by Israeli strike while reporting in Lebanon
A journalist for Press TV has been hit by shrapnel while filming a report on Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.
Alaska rules Dan Sullivan cannot run against Dan Sullivan in key Senate race
Elections chief says bid by ex-teacher to challenge senator with same name was filed ‘to confuse or mislead’ voters
There will still be one Dan Sullivan on the ballot, but election officials in Alaska determined a second man by the same name cannot run against him in the high-stakes Senate race.
A man named Dan Sullivan, or Daniel J Sullivan Jr, filed to run as a Republican against incumbent Alaska senator Dan S Sullivan, also a Republican. Republicans filed complaints against the other Dan Sullivan, saying the candidate had coordinated with a Democratic campaign to confuse voters.
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