Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia
Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.
New Yorkers vote as Democrats weigh competing visions in era of Trump
Democratic primary elections to test strength of party’s left flank as old guard faces string of challenges
New Yorkers were voting on Tuesday in a slate of Democratic primaries poised to reveal the strength of the party’s left flank and shape the battle for control of the US House of Representatives in November.
Voters in Maryland and Utah will also nominate congressional candidates on Tuesday, while South Carolina holds a series of runoff elections for candidates who did not receive a majority of the vote earlier this month.
Continue reading...Serial rapist ex-NFL player Darren Sharper registers as sex offender in Virginia
Sharper, who pleaded guilty or no contest to raping women in four states, was transferred to a halfway house in May
Convicted serial rapist and former National Football League champion Darren Sharper has registered as a sex offender in his home state of Virginia, after being transferred from federal prison to a halfway house there, according to official records.
With a projected 2028 release date nearing, the US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) recently confirmed that the 50-year-old Sharper had been moved on 27 May from a federal correctional institution near Elkton, Ohio, to either home confinement or a facility colloquially known as a halfway house overseen by the agency’s residential re-entry management office in Baltimore.
Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organizations. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html
Continue reading...After a decade, Brexit’s cost to Britain is not only economic
Hateful discourse in politics and society has become a regular feature since the UK voted to abandon the EU.
Brexit 10 years on: What has changed in the UK explained in maps and charts
Brexit promised a better Britain. A decade on, the numbers tell a different story. Al Jazeera breaks it down.
Iran says technical talks with US in Switzerland conclude successfully – Al Jazeera
- Iran says technical talks with US in Switzerland conclude successfully Al Jazeera
- Trump says ‘I will do what I have to do’ if Iran doesn’t honor deal Fox News
- As Vance Leads Iran Negotiations, Trump Creates Disruptions in His Path The New York Times
- As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar PBS
- U.S., Iran agree on roadmap for final deal and plan to end military operations in Lebanon CNBC
Kane, England play Ghana at the World Cup: Prediction, team news, lineups
Harry Kane's England and Ghana meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L, with the winner advancing to the round of 32.
Lebanese struggle to get by in an ancient city under Israeli evacuation order – NPR
- Lebanese struggle to get by in an ancient city under Israeli evacuation order NPR
- Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say BBC
- ‘What ceasefire?’ In northern Israel, locals doubt an agreement can end the war with Hezbollah CNN
- Israeli fire kills two in Lebanon as Hezbollah slams truce ‘violation’ Al Jazeera
- Israeli Soldiers Fatally Shoot 2 People in Southern Lebanon, Health Officials Say The New York Times
Iran says technical talks with US in Switzerland conclude successfully
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf also says an agreement reached with the US to release $12bn in frozen assets.
Israel’s deliberate targeting of Gaza children part of genocide: UN inquiry
United Nations Commission of Inquiry says Israel's 'deliberate targeting' of Gaza children part of ongoing 'genocide'.
Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead
It was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty, the city's police chief said.
Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead
It was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty, the city's police chief said.
France records hottest-ever night as 40 drown trying to escape heatwave
France struggles with extreme heat and power grid challenges as temperature records also smashed in parts of UK, Spain.
Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction
The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.
Dettol apologises after ad to clean up ‘toxic men’ backfires in China
The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".
Dettol apologises after ad to clean up ‘toxic men’ backfires in China
The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".
Iran war day 116: US eases Iran sanctions; Israel kills two in Lebanon
US eases oil sanctions for 60 days after Iran agrees to allow international nuclear inspections.
US gov’t investigates New York coffee chain over ban on pro-Israel lawmaker
Top civil rights prosecutor announces probe after cafe chain says it will not serve Democratic lawmaker Dan Goldman.
Inside Ukraine’s Secret Drone Campaign Destroying Sites Deep in Russia – Business Insider
- Inside Ukraine's Secret Drone Campaign Destroying Sites Deep in Russia Business Insider
- No fuel, no weapons: How Ukraine’s new drone strategy is mauling Russian supply lines CNN
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 18, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Inside the Ukrainian Deep-Strike Campaign That Has Moscow on the Back Foot The Moscow Times
- Are Ukraine drones really exposing gaps in Russia's defense? DW.com
A Claim to Lead, a Hesitation to Act: Germany’s New Military Strategy – War on the Rocks
- A Claim to Lead, a Hesitation to Act: Germany’s New Military Strategy War on the Rocks
- Germany’s Army Is Rebooting for What Was Once Unthinkable: A War with Russia 19FortyFive
- Nato 3.0 – 85 years after Operation Barbarossa Morning Star | The People’s Daily
- 85 years after Hitler’s invasion, Germany rearms for war on Russia MR Online
- From Responsibility To Readiness: Germany’s 2039 Strategy For Military Leadership – OpEd Eurasia Review