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Convicted Leader of Greek Militant Group Ordered Back to Prison
Alexandros Giotopoulos, 82, had been serving 17 life sentences for leading November 17, a leftist group blamed for a wave of bombings and assassinations.
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Stocks surge as US-Iran deal ignites global rally
Investor sentiment also helped by SpaceX’s historic initial public offering
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Netanyahu faces domestic backlash over US-Iran deal
Prime minister launches a fierce defence of his wartime policies, insisting the strikes on Iran had been a success
Financial Times
Average US petrol price falls below $4 on deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
As cost at the pump declines to nearly two-month low, analysts warn risk of a surge ‘has not completely disappeared’
Financial Times
How the US-Iran deal came together
Mediators spent weeks working on a plan to bridge nearly half a century of hostility between Washington and Tehran
BBC News
Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.
BBC News
Under-16s to be banned from TikTok, YouTube and other social media by next spring, Starmer says
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced.
BBC News
Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.
BBC News
Teacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted baby
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.
BBC News
Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged
An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained.
NYT Europe
As Russia Strikes Ukraine, a Cultural Symbol Catches Fire
The latest casualty in the war is a centuries-old cathedral. President Volodymyr Zelensky called it “one of the largest...
NYT Europe
‘We’ve Arrived!’: Cape Verde Fans Exult in World Cup Draw With Spain
Cape Verde, a tiny island nation off the West African coast, is among the smallest countries to ever qualify for the World...
The Telegraph
Cape Verde hold mighty Spain thanks to their 40-year-old goalkeeper
Cape Verde hold mighty Spain thanks to their 40-year-old goalkeeper
The Telegraph
Wall Street hits record high on US-Iran peace deal
Wall Street hits record high on US-Iran peace deal
Wales
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
Pensioner suffocated neighbour and recorded his dying words, court told
Harold Turner died on Christmas day in the confrontation in which his neighbour allegedly sat on him.
BBC Wales
Olivia Rodrigo 'had to eat sausage rolls all day' in Welsh town
The pop superstar says she could not get her credit card to work anywhere outside America.
BBC Wales
Our newborn baby died four years ago and we still don't know why
Kianty and Conor Simpson have yet to scatter son Jacob's ashes as no inquest has been held for him.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over...
BBC Sport · Football
Palace appoint Sage as head coach on three-year deal
Crystal Palace appoint Lens manager Pierre Sage as their head coach on a three-year contract to succeed Oliver Glasner.
BBC Sport · Cricket
McCullum worried for Stokes as coach gives no captaincy backing
Brendon McCullum refuses to be drawn on Ben Stokes’ future as England captain, but repeatedly speaks of his “worry and...
BBC Sport · Football
Vozinha heroics help Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw
European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old...
The Race
Hamilton's real Barcelona pace advantage explained
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What Barcelona exposed about every F1 team's car
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The Race · F1
Edd Straw's 2026 F1 Barcelona Grand Prix driver rankings
Who were the standouts of the inaugural Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Formula 1?
The Race
Why Red Bull hasn't given Monaco podium trophy to Gasly yet
Red Bull has not yet handed over the Monaco third place trophy to Pierre Gasly, as it ponders going ahead with an appeal
Formula 1 Official
7 moments you might have missed at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP
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Formula 1 Official
Ferrari would be dominating with 'better engine' – Norris
The reigning World Champion believes Ferrari has the best handling car on the grid in 2026.
ESPN Cricinfo
Harrison hammers Northants home despite Bracey heroics
Unbeaten 92 trumps unbeaten 148 as Gloucestershire are undone
ESPN Cricinfo
Hain leads Warwickshire rearguard as Yorkshire are denied
Hill's early wickets can't set up victory push at Headingley
Science
New Scientist
Has the answer to life's origins been hiding in our cells all along?
The surprising discovery of mysterious blobs inside our cells is revolutionising our understanding of how life works, and how...
New Scientist
Sperm have been made magnetic to allow IVF inside the body
IVF could be done inside the body using sperm that have been magnetised, allowing them to be directed to an egg while getting...
New Scientist
The social media ban is an experiment – here’s how it will be studied
Scientists have long grappled with how to measure the effect of social media on children. Now, the UK government has announced...
New Scientist
Inside the start-up aiming for a giant leap in robot intelligence
Physical Intelligence is drawing on the broad knowledge of large language models to help robots understand instructions and...
Nature
Nanocrystal-tailored recombination for all-perovskite tandem solar modules
Nature, Published online: 15 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10768-1 Nanocrystal-tailored recombination for all-perovskite...
Nature
Bones of Iron Age skeleton were whittled into tools
Nature, Published online: 15 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01833-w The female individual’s brain was removed after her...
Nature
Sperm quality improves in people taking potent obesity drugs
Nature, Published online: 15 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01867-0 Preliminary study finds that testosterone levels...
Nature
Why people should work together to shape the economy
Nature, Published online: 15 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01889-8 An economist sets out how communities can direct...
Technology
The Verge
Fox wants to take over your TV — and the tech inside it
Fox is about to take over the TVs in more than 100 million homes worldwide. On Monday, Fox announced that it's acquiring Roku,...
The Verge
Amazon’s Smart Thermostat is on sale for just $58
If your electricity bill climbs every summer, a smart thermostat could help keep cooling costs in check. The Amazon Smart...
The Verge
All the news about Anthropic’s new AI fight with the White House
Anthropic was already navigating one dispute with the government in its standoff with the Pentagon, and then came an order on...
The Verge
The best early Amazon Prime Day deals so far
Amazon’s earlier-than-usual Prime Day doesn’t begin until June 23rd, but there are several even earlier deals on must-have...
Techcrunch
Meta’s new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms
Meta announced Monday that it's rolling out a wave of new AI features on Facebook, the latest sign of the company's effort to...
Techcrunch
SpaceX is public: Everything you need to know post-IPO
TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next...
Techcrunch
These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may...
Techcrunch
Cybersecurity vets protest ‘dangerous’ US government ban on Anthropic’s most powerful models
A group made up of dozens of cybersecurity experts urged the White House to remove export control restrictions on Anthropic’s...
Wired
TCL A65K Soundbar Review: Small Size, Big Sound
Don’t be fooled by the compact size of this soundbar. It’s a solid option for smaller TVs or spaces without having to...
Wired
The Kratom Civil War Is Heating Up, and MAHA Has Picked a Side
Both kratom and one of its active components, 7-OH, have opioid-like effects and are widely available across the US. As health...
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