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Sport

New York Knicks win NBA Championship, ending 50-year drought

US President Donald Trump congratulated the team in a post on his Truth Social account. The Knicks beat the Spurs 94-90 to seal the series victory.

14/06/2026

Sport

Qatar makes history with first ever point in World Cup thriller

Qatar secured its first ever World Cup point with a draw against Switzerland, sparking celebrations at home and across the Arab world.

14/06/2026

USA

Anthropic is halting access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 - here's why

The US government issued a directive ordering Anthropic to suspend access to the models for foreign nationals.

13/06/2026

Sport

USA make impressive start to World Cup campaign

Some of Hollywood's biggest names were in attendance for the match at LA's SoFi stadium, including Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio.

13/06/2026

USA

Trump says US forces killed the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang

The Tren de Aragua gang has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the US since February 2025.

13/06/2026

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David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Football icon David Beckham was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising his sporting achievements and influence on the growth of football in the United States.

13/06/2026

USA

Judge rejects bid to halt removal of Trump name from Kennedy Center

Since returning to the White House, Trump has taken repeated measures to put his name and image in official spaces, an abrupt break with American political tradition.

12/06/2026

Culture news

'Do not ever use my music': Ariana Grande slams the White House

The White House has repeatedly faced criticism for using popular music in social media posts without the approval of the artists involved. This time, the Trump administration has decided to hop on a trending track by Ariana Grande.

12/06/2026

USA

San Andreas fault at highest stress level in 1,000 years

Researchers report that tectonic stress on the major San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems has climbed to its highest levels in a millennium, and in some sections has already surpassed them.

12/06/2026

Europe News

Euroviews. Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO: the capitalist space revolution begins

World’s biggest IPO: Elon Musk wants to raise $75bn for SpaceX, making him Earth’s first trillionaire, as Rainer Zitelmann explains in an opinion piece for Euronews how it came about and what happens next.

12/06/2026

Climate

El Niño has begun and it could become the worst on record

NOAA has officially confirmed the start of El Niño, which is set to worsen global warming from the burning of fossil fuels.

12/06/2026

Culture news

Taylor Swift breaks another record with Songwriters Hall of Fame entry

What a week it's been for Taylor Swift who's celebrating, at 36, becoming the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, just days after watching the New York Knicks complete the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.

12/06/2026

Art

DATALAND Drive: Explore the world’s first AI art museum in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is set to open DATALAND, the world's first museum dedicated to AI-generated art. Created by digital artist Refik Anadol, the immersive space combines AI and environmental data to create a multi-sensory experience.

12/06/2026

Culture news

Red, white and blue: New Ralph Lauren stamps honour United States

Fashion icon Ralph Lauren has picked a collection of 13 images depicting America as stamps to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.

11/06/2026

USA

Who is the man funding Albania's controversial property deal?

The White House envoy has long attracted attention for his links to US politics and his business dealings around the world, but as controversy grows over a property deal in Albania, many are asking: Who is Jared Kushner?

11/06/2026

Economy

'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices jump again

Trump, who was in part elected on his promises to tackle inflation, said he had been prepared for the war in Iran to hit stock markets and oil prices.

11/06/2026

Business

SpaceX IPO could make thousands of employees millionaires

The stock market debut of Elon Musk's AI and space company could make thousands of SpaceX employees significantly wealthier, including some of the firm's lowest-paid staff.

11/06/2026

USA

Trump says 'I love the inflation,' claims US taking millions of barrels of Iranian oil

President Donald Trump welcomed new inflation data showing prices rising 4.2%, saying the numbers were "great." He argued higher energy costs linked to the Iran conflict were temporary and claimed US forces were moving millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

10/06/2026

Economy

US inflation reaches 4.2%, clouding Fed rate-cut outlook

Annual inflation accelerated to 4.2% in May, driven largely by higher fuel costs, as rising prices continue to weigh on household budgets and cloud the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook.

10/06/2026

Ecotech

US: Solar supplies more electricity than coal for first time

States won by Trump in the 2024 election accounted for 74 per cent of all solar capacity installed in the first quarter of 2026.

10/06/2026

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USA: French Air Force display marks 250 years of American independence

France's renowned Patrouille de France performed a symbolic flyover above New York on 9 June. The display launched a series of events marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

10/06/2026

Sport

World Cup border issues continue as Cannavaro questions security frisk

Iran's World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled, and 13 delegation members remain without visas, forcing the team to base itself in Mexico. Meanwhile, a Somali referee was turned away, an Iraqi striker was held for seven hours in Chicago, and Senegalese players were body-searched on arrival.

09/06/2026

USA

FIFA says 'not involved' as award-winning Somali ref denied US entry

A FIFA spokesperson confirmed in a statement that Artan, who says he was detained for 11 hours at Miami International Airport, would play no part in the World Cup.

09/06/2026

Tech News

US puts Alibaba, BYD and Baidu on Chinese military blacklist

The Pentagon has added 188 Chinese companies to its military blacklist — its biggest ever expansion — in a move that targets household names far beyond the defence sector.

09/06/2026

Tech News

Apple lays out its AI with a new Siri: Here's what to know

Apple's unveiling of Siri AI comes after criticism that the company has fallen behind in the AI race.

09/06/2026

USA

Trump booed at New York arena before NBA Finals game

US President Donald Trump was booed by some spectators as he attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York. He appeared during the national anthem before the matchup between the Knicks and the Spurs.

09/06/2026