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  1. Financial Times Hegseth says US-China ties are ‘better than in years’
  2. Financial Times Should AI steal your job?
  3. BBC News US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
  4. BBC News Palace was handed Andrew's controversial envoy emails six years ago
  5. The Economist What I did in Gaza: an Israeli soldier’s reckoning
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Financial Times

Hegseth says US-China ties are ‘better than in years’

Pentagon chief still presses allies to boost defence spending to counter ‘military build-up’ by Beijing
Financial Times

Should AI steal your job?

The real question is not what the technology can do but what it ought to do. Sarah O’Connor on the people fighting for the...
Financial Times

The floor versus the ceiling

The world has come to prefer a high minimum to outright excellence
Financial Times

Britain is waiting too long to save vulnerable children

The scandal of profit-making residential homes is just the tip of the iceberg
BBC News

US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology

The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.
BBC News

Palace was handed Andrew's controversial envoy emails six years ago

Thousands of emails containing information about the former prince's financial dealings were given to the Royal Household in 2020.
BBC News

'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears

People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.
BBC News

Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers

Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan also advises passengers to carry portable chargers and water due to lengthy queues.
BBC News

Arne Slot's Liverpool sacking completes a remarkable fall from grace

'Slot's is one of the most remarkable falls from grace in Premier League history' says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
NYT Europe

A Big Bang, a Fire and Panic as War Enters Romanian Homes

When a drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, residents were reminded that the Russia-Ukraine war makes...
NYT Europe

Ye and Travis Scott Concerts Canceled in Italy Over Security Fears

The events were canceled “to ensure public order and safety,” the authorities said. Jewish leaders had objected to the concert...
The Telegraph

Arsenal vs PSG: Your five-minute guide to the Champions League final

Mikel Arteta has a decision to make at left-back and PSG supporters are unhappy about the choice of referee
The Telegraph

Marlborough racing tips and best bets for today’s races

Welcome to our racing tips and best bets service provided by Telegraph Sport’s champion tipster – updated here every day
Wales
BBC Wales

Heatwave brings traffic chaos and litter 'horror'

Locals and tourists flock to beauty spots and beaches in Wales causing litter and traffic 'chaos'.
BBC Wales

Danny Dyer's mansion on TV series Rivals goes on sale

Foxfield, in Cardiff, has gone on sale for £8 million and comes with 24 acres of land.
BBC Wales

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says sewing was a lifeline in Iranian prison

"When your freedom is restricted... creativity's a quick psychological exit," she told the audience.
BBC Wales

Larry Lamb 'lucky' to land EastEnders and Gavin and Stacey roles

Actor Larry Lamb describes juggling roles on the sets of two iconic TV series at the same time.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football

Liverpool sack head coach Slot and approach Iraola

Liverpool sack head coach Arne Slot after two seasons in charge, with Andoni Iraola the leading contender to replace him.
BBC Sport · Football

Slot sacking completes a remarkable fall from grace

'Slot's is one of the most remarkable falls from grace in Premier League history' says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
BBC Sport · Cricket

Kemp inspires England to win over India in Bristol

Freya Kemp breathes life into England's preparations for the T20 World Cup as they level their series against India with a...
BBC Sport · Football

Shankland and Curtis make World Cup move - but will Clarke respond?

Lawrence Shankland and Findlay Curtis were the big winners in Scotland's friendly win over Curacao, writes Tom English.
The Race · F1

How worried Bottas should really be about his F1 future

Valtteri Bottas has unexpectedly found himself under scrutiny
The Race · F1

Mercedes backs out of race for Alpine F1 stake - What you need to know

Mercedes has withdrawn from the bidding process for a stake in the Alpine Formula 1 team
The Race · F1

F1 to limit cars' top speed potential on Monaco straights

F1 drivers will have their top speed potential pegged back at the Monaco Grand Prix...
Formula 1 Official · Football

Which football team does each Formula 1 driver support?

There are quite a few football fans in the Formula 1 paddock – but which team does each driver support?
Formula 1 Official

Hamilton praises Ferrari for ‘moving mountains’ after Canada GP

Lewis Hamilton has expressed gratitude and satisfaction after putting together one of his strongest weekends with Ferrari...
ESPN Cricinfo

Kemp makes the difference as England square the series in Bristol

Yastika retired-out backfires for India as they slump to 26-run loss
ESPN Cricinfo

Storm delays Gujarat Titans' arrival in Ahmedabad for IPL final

GT are likely to arrive in Ahmedabad only after 10pm on Saturday
Science
New Scientist

The best new science-fiction books of June 2026

There is plenty of intriguing sci-fi on offer this month, whether it’s solar-powered cities from Adrian Tchaikovsky or a...
New Scientist

Photons behave very strangely if you try to cut them

Particles of light cannot be divided into smaller particles, but if you try to snip off the end of one, instead of shortening...
New Scientist

Our verdict on Luminous by Silvia Park: a fascinating take on robots

The New Scientist Book Club read Silvia Park's near-future sci-fi novel Luminous in May, and had lots of good things to say...
New Scientist

The late Ian Watson's sci-fi The Embedding is intriguing – but dated

Watson's death last month prompted sci-fi columnist Emily H. Wilson to read his acclaimed 1973 debut and find out what she'd...
Technology
The Verge

Backrooms is a certified blockbuster with a $38 million opening day

The Kane Parsons' film Backrooms is expected to earn up to $90 million in its opening weekend after pulling down $38 million...
The Verge

Welcome to Night Vale host Cecil Baldwin shares his tech pet peeves

Cecil Baldwin's résumé includes appearances on Gravity Falls, narrating the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm...
The Verge

Microsoft is threatening legal action for disclosing exploits

Microsoft is facing criticism for its handling of zero-day exploits. Someone going by the name Nightmare Eclipse has been...
The Verge

Some of our favorite art TVs are more than 40 percent off this weekend

Art TVs aren’t exactly known for being affordable, which is why Woot’s latest sale is notable. Now through June 26th, the...
Techcrunch

Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund

A group of 20 Snap alumni has come together to launch a fund called Ghost Angels to back the next generation of social media.
Techcrunch

‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs

The golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end.
Techcrunch

Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant

Meta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware.
Techcrunch

I put Google’s 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it’s actually pretty useful

Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but it’s unclear why Google made it...
Wired

Keychron K2 HE Concrete Edition Review: Rock-Solid Typing

Keychron's K2 HE Concrete Edition sounds like a cute gimmick, but as I discovered, there's a really solid keyboard beyond the...
Wired

‘Backrooms’ Takes You Deeper Inside the Internet’s Most Uncanny Horror Myth

Kane Parsons was just 16 years old when he created a viral YouTube horror series based on a 4chan meme. Now he’s ready to...
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