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The reclusive heirs in line for billions when Europe’s top tankmaker lists
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Iran’s government thinks it has won the war
The Islamic republic faced devastating losses during the conflict, but the regime has gained in confidence
BBC News
UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".
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What UK social media ban means for gaming and YouTube
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
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Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse'
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Prince George to attend Eton College from September
He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.
NYT Europe
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For as long as President Trump has been attending the annual meetings, his behavior has threatened the august decorum of the...
NYT Europe
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The Telegraph
The best shopping in the Cotswolds
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I’m a midwife in Afghanistan. Here’s how I help women access healthcare
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Wales
BBC Wales
'Little hero' rescued drowning friend from the sea by her hair
Tamika and Sofia-Ann were cut off by the tide and pulled under water by the waves at Abergele.
BBC Wales
Man who lived in caravan for 30 years without planning permission is allowed to stay
Clive Hetherington has been granted a certificate allowing him to stay in his caravan in Pembrokeshire.
BBC Wales
Bonnie Tyler out of coma but 'very unwell' after emergency surgery
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was put in an induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery.
BBC Wales
National guidance on school phone use to be drawn up in Wales
Plaid Cymru says it will not ban phones in schools, as some children need them for medical reasons.
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Chalobah replaces injured Livramento for World Cup
Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento is out of England's World Cup campaign with a calf injury and is replaced by...
BBC Sport · Cricket
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Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly envious" of Ben...
BBC Sport · Football
Tuchel's England deal includes performance clause
Thomas Tuchel's England contract extension is subject to a performance clause, says FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.
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Williams sisters to play together at Wimbledon
Serena Williams is given a wildcard to play alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon women's doubles.
The Race
McLaren lodges appeal against decision to cancel Gasly Monaco penalties
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The Race · F1
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Formula 1 Official
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Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday in Barcelona. Now second in the standings, could he mount a...
ESPN Cricinfo
Root stops the England captaincy gap ... but for how long?
Former captain returns to role he relinquished in 2022, with Stokes' return to the job far from certain
ESPN Cricinfo
Wednesday triple-header: Australia, India look to continue good form; SA, Pakistan eye comebacks
Headingley will host Australia vs Bangladesh and India vs Netherlands before South Africa take on Pakistan in Birmingham
Science
New Scientist
Autism may have two distinct subtypes that vary by brain activity
Evidence is mounting that there are distinct subtypes of autism, and now, scientists have found that the condition can vary...
New Scientist
Walking shark found in Papua New Guinea is new to science
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New Scientist
Sperm have been made magnetic to allow IVF inside the body
IVF could be done inside the body using a revolutionary technique that reduces the invasiveness of the traditional fertility treatment
New Scientist
Arctic Ocean reaches tipping point that could be dire for marine life
Disappearing sea ice is letting more sunlight in the Arctic Ocean and boosting phytoplankton growth, but this has depleted a...
Nature
Author Correction: Ontogeny and transcriptional regulation of Thetis cells
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Nature
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Nature
The Haber–Bosch fertilizer production process should be taught through a social-ecological lens
Nature, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01914-w The Haber–Bosch fertilizer production process should be...
Nature
How do researchers choose what to work on?
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The Verge
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After a brief debut at the Cannes film festival last month, DJI announced all the details of its Osmo Pocket 4P stabilized...
The Verge
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The Verge
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The Verge
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The state of Florida is suing TikTok over claims the company isn't complying with the state's child safety law, which bans...
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TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next...
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India orders temporary ban on Telegram over exam fraud concerns
The restrictions include a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 and a requirement to disable the app's message editing feature.
Techcrunch
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Techcrunch
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