The White House’s capricious controls on Anthropic
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Adobe paints a vivid picture of investors’ software pessimism
Maker of creative software is hardly in crisis but it does risk losing its edge
Times letters: Human cost of inaction over defence funding
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David Hockney and the disappearing art of gusto
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Iran Found Trump’s Bone Spur
In a contest of wills, the hard men of Tehran prevailed over the vain man of Washington.
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Financial Times
SpaceX leapfrogs Amazon to become world’s fifth-most valuable company
Elon Musk’s AI, rocket and satellite group also announces $60bn deal for AI coding app Cursor
Financial Times
The reclusive heirs in line for billions when Europe’s top tankmaker lists
Unlikely cast of characters who own half of KNDS set for a windfall as Berlin prepares to buy in at an up to €20bn valuation
Financial Times
This time, Trump and Netanyahu have really fallen out
Rarely has a geopolitical roll of the dice gone so rapidly wrong as the Israeli PM’s
Financial Times
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
Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel
BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the Channel.
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".
BBC News
Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
BBC News
Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict...
BBC News
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.
The Economist
Meet the world’s top AI-pilled economists
NYT Europe
After a Bitter Split, European Leaders Play Nice With Trump
A peace framework with Iran, and hope for cooperation with Ukraine, softened the tone on Tuesday at a Group of 7 gathering in France.
NYT Europe
Russian Navy Ship Accused of Firing Warning Shots at U.K. Yacht
Britain’s Defense Ministry said it was investigating a report that a Russian vessel fired warning shots near a U.K.-registered...
The Telegraph
How deadly is the rare species of Ebola and how fast is it spreading?
A month after the outbreak was declared, the key facts about the virus spreading in the Congo are becoming clearer
The Telegraph
The best seaside and beach hotels in the UK
From glossy clifftop retreats to classic boltholes hugging spectacular shorelines, these are the loveliest coastal properties...
Wales
BBC Wales
Three arrested after record-breaking £139m cannabis seizure
Three people from south Wales are arrested after £139m of cannabis shipped from Canada to UK is seized.
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
Take That tightrope walker says it's an 'honour' to perform with the group
Ellis Grover walked between two stages with a six-metre drop below him as Take That performed in Cardiff.
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.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
Tuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?
England head coach Thomas Tuchel's high-risk defensive selection for World Cup exposed by Tino Livramento's injury as Trent...
BBC Sport · Cricket
Spectre of Stokes hangs over England at The Oval
England have handed out four debuts in two Tests this summer but Ben Stokes' role in the latest revolution remains a mystery...
BBC Sport
Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton
Netherlands World Cup defender Jan Paul van Hecke is set to leave Brighton for Tottenham Hotspur after the two clubs agree a £52m deal.
BBC Sport · Football
Cape Verde - Scotland's template against Morocco?
Former Scotland players Neil McCann and Willie Miller share their thoughts on how Steve Clarke's side might find success...
The Race
McLaren lodges appeal against decision to cancel Gasly Monaco penalties
McLaren has lodged a notification of appeal with the FIA International Court of Appeal against the adjusted result of Formula...
The Race · F1
Haas offers F1 test to McLaren's F2 champion
Haas has handed McLaren reserve and reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli a two-day test in its 2025 Formula 1 car
The Race · F1
New F1 track's standout corner explained + our verdict on it
The new Madring circuit will be marked out by one statement feature when it hosts F1's Spanish GP this September. We took a closer look
The Race · F1
How the biggest weekend of Herta's F1 mission really went
Colton Herta's first F1 FP1 outing coincided with his best F2 weekend yet - albeit with big caveats. How is his F1 bid really going?
Formula 1 Official
How Hamilton bounced back by ‘unplugging from the matrix’
Lewis Hamilton has outlined how he turned his performance at Ferrari around to secure a maiden win with the team in Barcelona.
Formula 1 Official
Why Racing Bulls have ‘mixed feelings’ despite double points
Racing Bulls on paper had a great weekend in Barcelona-Catalunya, with both drivers scoring points as they continue their...
ESPN Cricinfo
SA want to avoid 'overthinking' and 'just get that first W'
After a big loss against Australia, they face Pakistan, which Jafta says is the "most important game that we're going to play...
ESPN Cricinfo
Unchanged England bowl, Little replaces Canning for Ireland
Start time was pushed back by over an hour due to rain around the Hampshire Bowl
Science
New Scientist
The secrets to keeping your brain sharp in old age
Neurologist Emily Rogalski studies "superagers" – people in their 80s or 90s with unusually keen memories, whose lifestyles...
New Scientist
A quantum state that lasts forever may finally be within our grasp
Defying the laws of thermodynamics, experiments are beginning to show that a quantum state that is frozen forever might not be...
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
Hemiscyllium dudgeonae is the tenth recorded species of walking shark, which use their pectoral fins to move across reef...
Nature
Author Correction: Ontogeny and transcriptional regulation of Thetis cells
Nature, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10770-7 Author Correction: Ontogeny and transcriptional...
Nature
Terms of endearment? Bias in first-name eponyms for species named after people
Nature, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01916-8 Terms of endearment? Bias in first-name eponyms for...
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?
Nature, Published online: 16 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01811-2 A scientist’s account of switching focus to tackle...
Technology
The Verge
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a great last-minute Father’s Day gift
Father’s Day is nearly here. Hopefully, you already got a gift for dads you care about, but if not, here’s a quick, easy...
The Verge
All the latest news on Android 17, Wear OS 7, and Android XR
Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen...
The Verge
Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today
Following its official debut last month, Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, alongside additional...
The Verge
Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost
Google's Wear OS 7 update is starting to roll out today for the Pixel Watch 2, 3, and 4 , adding a new Live Updates feature...
Techcrunch
Qualcomm wants to be the chip inside whatever replaces your smartphone, and it just announced two products toward that end
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said Tuesday that the company is working on over 40 different AI wearable devices — including...
Techcrunch
Bug in FIFA World Cup internal system gave anyone ability to modify TV stream
A security researcher said a flaw in FIFA’s online platforms allowed her to access several internal systems, including one...
Techcrunch
Android 17 launches with new multitasking tools as Google expands Gemini features
Google has released Android 17 and Wear OS 7, introducing new multitasking features, parental controls, security tools, and...
Techcrunch
Mobileye’s US robotaxi launch will put it on both sides of the AV business
Mobileye apparently wants to own some of the robotaxi market, even if that puts it in direct competition with companies it...
Wired
Why the Reflecting Pool Is Full of Algae After Trump's Renovation
Warm weather has fueled a bloom that National Park Service workers are trying to kill using everything from hydrogen peroxide...
Wired
‘Dangerous’ AI Models Are Coming No Matter What
The US government crackdown on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 hides a glaring truth: AI models with advanced hacking...
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