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Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over Ecuador

Fans in San Diego erupt in celebration as Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in a World Cup knockout match, ending a 40-year drought in the competition.

01/07/2026

USA

'Prolonged' and 'dangerous' heatwave to intensify across the US

The director-general of the WHO said the organisation has partnered with FIFA to help protect players, staff and fans at the 2026 World Cup from the scorching temperatures.

01/07/2026

Travel News

One of the world’s most scenic rail journeys returns for summer

Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the iconic White Pass & Yukon Route offers journeys from Skagway in Alaska into British Columbia and Canada's Yukon Territory.

01/07/2026

USA

US lifts export controls on powerful AI models

Anthropic will restore global access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models after the US Department of Commerce lifted security restrictions that blocked the powerful systems earlier this month.

01/07/2026

Sport

France sweep past Sweden and Mexico advance to last 16

Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle.

01/07/2026

USA

Supreme Court rejects Trump executive order on birthright citizenship

The 14th Amendment says that "all persons born or naturalised in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside".

30/06/2026

Sport

Paraguay and Morocco pull off penalty upsets as Brazil edge past Japan

Three World Cup knockout ties delivered drama on Monday night, with Paraguay and Morocco pulling off surprise penalty wins over Germany and the Netherlands, and Brazil beating Japan with a late winner.

30/06/2026

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Thousands take part in New York Pride parade

Thousands join New York Pride parade in Manhattan with floats, music and political leaders, marking celebration and remembrance of LGBTQ+ rights.

29/06/2026

USA

One killed in shooting at California World Cup fan zone, police say

The shooting happened at San Pedro Square, one of several places in the San Francisco Bay Area where crowds have gathered to watch World Cup matches on big outdoor screens.

29/06/2026

Climate

Trump declared war on renewables – but Americans aren’t listening

Donald Trump’s efforts to push polluting coal onto Americans appear to be failing, as more households opt for rooftop solar.

28/06/2026

USA

Anthropic cleared to restore Mythos 5 to certain US organisations

"We’re restoring access for these organizations quickly, and we’re continuing to work with the government to expand access to Mythos 5 and make Fable 5 available for general use again," the company said on Friday.

27/06/2026

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Woman rescued after car plunges into flooded sinkhole

A police officer rescued a woman after her car fell into a sinkhole caused by a burst water main in Virginia, US. Bodycam footage shows bystanders helping steady the officer as he pulled the driver to safety.

27/06/2026

Business

AI boom sends Xbox, Mac and iPad prices soaring

Microsoft and Apple are raising prices for Xbox consoles, Macs and iPads as the AI boom sends memory chip costs soaring, with prices increasing by up to $300 (about €265) and as much as 25%, depending on the product.

26/06/2026

USA

SCOTUS clears way to deport Haitians and Syrians from US

The 6-3 ruling hands Donald Trump a sweeping victory on immigration, stripping legal protections from hundreds of thousands of people the State Department warns would be returning to dangerous countries.

25/06/2026

Europe News

Rutte defends NATO allies as Trump says he was 'let down' on Iran

Rutte pushed back gently against Trump's latest NATO complaints, saying, “I know there have been isolated cases about which you are really disappointed, but generally speaking, your European allies have been there with you."

25/06/2026

Culture news

Leonard Cohen estate slams 'Hallelujah' use at Freedom 250 rally

Donald Trump had announced earlier in June that 'Hallelujah' would be performed at the opening of the Great American State Fair, fuelling the long-term feud between the US president and the estate of Leonard Cohen.

25/06/2026

Culture news

Phoebe Bridgers announces new album after solo hiatus

The American singer is coming back with her third solo record 'Lost Weekend' ahead of a US and European tour starting in September.

25/06/2026

Football Now

Why are Boston bars running out of Scottish beer?

Boston bars say Scottish fans have sparked a shortage of Tennents Lager during the World Cup, with some pubs running low as thousands of supporters descend on the city. One bar says it may be the last in Boston still serving the popular Scottish beer.

25/06/2026

Tech News

Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market, report says

Prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have made record profits this year, and now Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly directed tech giant Meta to build their own.

24/06/2026

Tech News

Anthropic AI cracked classified US systems within hours, officials say

Mere hours, not weeks — that is how long it took an Anthropic AI model to find vulnerabilities across classified US government systems.

24/06/2026

USA

US allows Iranian team to travel to Seattle two days before next match

The US Department of Homeland Security says it had always intended on easing restrictions on the Iranian team after ensuring that safety protocols were up to order.

24/06/2026

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Watch: French jets salute US anniversary with Washington flyover

France's elite Patrouille de France aerobatic team performed a ceremonial flyover above some of Washington's most iconic sites as part of celebrations marking 250 years of American independence.

23/06/2026

USA

Nancy Guthrie ransom note said she died after abduction

Guthrie went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in early February. The FBI is offering a reward up to $100,000 for information leading to her location.

23/06/2026

USA

Court blocks Trump-led push to use citizenship database for elections

US federal court says the Trump-led initiative carries the risk of preventing valid voters from their constitutional right to democracy and tramples on Americans’ privacy.

23/06/2026

Sport

Cape Verde produce another World Cup shock to keep remarkable run alive

Cape Verde supporters in the United States celebrated after their team scored its first-ever World Cup goals and earned a 2-2 draw against Uruguay.

22/06/2026

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Norway fans take over Times Square with Viking row

Norwegian supporters in Viking helmets and national colours packed Times Square, chanting and singing before Norway’s Group I match against Senegal.

22/06/2026