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By shifting work to the consumer, AI will usher in a self-service economy
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Manchester is a triumph of private enterprise
‘Soft left’ Labour MPs backing Andy Burnham might have learned the wrong lessons from the city’s revival
Times letters: AI access and social media ban for under-16s
Selected from The Times as an argument-led read.
Makerfield mania is obscuring another by-election that’s as important
Selected from The Times as an argument-led read.
The New Isolation of the Israeli Cultural Scene
In Tel Aviv, there’s a feeling that “we are on our own.”
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Financial Times
Pakistan says Iran and US agree deal to open Strait of Hormuz and extend ceasefire
Leaders expected to sign agreement on Friday for Tehran to clear mines in waterway and Washington to end blockade
Financial Times
How Israel’s ‘trampoline’ economy has adapted to war
After two decades of growth the country has proven to be surprisingly resilient to war and energy shocks
Financial Times
Trump stages show of political domination with UFC bout on White House lawn
US president hosts a Maga mixed martial arts spectacle inside a temporary Colosseum on his 80th birthday
BBC News
New social media restrictions will end 'system failing our kids', PM says
Starmer promises "bold action" ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children.
BBC News
Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.
BBC News
Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement".
BBC News
Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel
Marines were joined by National Crime Agency officers in the six-hour long operation in the early hours of Sunday.
BBC News
Thunderstorms threaten Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House lawn
Thousands are expected at the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday.
The Economist
Companies are scrambling to curtail soaring AI costs
NYT Europe
Jean Ziegler, Swiss Gadfly Who Provoked His Countrymen, Dies at 92
In a nation that sees itself as a tranquil oasis of prosperity and business virtue, he drew death threats for pointing out a...
NYT Europe
Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Its Population at 10 Million
The referendum was about limiting migration after the number of residents rose by more than a quarter since 2000, but it was...
The Telegraph
Jamal Musiala silences critic Jurgen Klopp as Germany put Curacao to sword
Jamal Musiala silences critic Jurgen Klopp as Germany put Curacao to sword
The Telegraph
Born-again Lewis Hamilton seals first Ferrari win with Spanish GP victory
Born-again Lewis Hamilton seals first Ferrari win with Spanish GP victory
Wales
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.
BBC Wales
Barman raises a glass after £3.5m house win
Darren Summers thought he was being pranked when a caller rang to tell him.
BBC Wales
Our son's 20 allergies are so complex he has to travel to the US for regular treatment
Yann Jennings, 10, has allergies including seafood, cats and coconut, but can now eat some nuts daily.
BBC Wales
Singer Duffy surprises cafe visitors ahead of comeback gig
The Welsh singer visited the cafe after announcing she would host a "secret intimate gig" in London.
Sport
BBC Sport · Formula
Hamilton's first Ferrari win a statement to himself and rest of F1
Lewis Hamilton's win in Barcelona was a moment of redemption after a first season at Ferrari that left him questioning...
BBC Sport · Tennis
'The new Emma' - positives Raducanu can take from Queen's to Wimbledon
Emma Raducanu falls agonisingly short at Queen's after losing in Sunday's final - but there are huge positives to take with...
BBC Sport · Cricket
England bowler Robinson ruled out of second Test
England bowler Ollie Robinson becomes the latest player ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand after suffering...
BBC Sport · Football
Real Madrid agree £51.8m deal for Chelsea's Cucurella
Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to £51.8m to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup.
The Race · F1
Everything that made Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari F1 win possible
Lewis Hamilton's path to his first grand prix win as a Ferrari F1 driver has been an 18-month long effort. And it's down to a...
The Race
Antonelli's post-race Barcelona penalty and McLaren's role in it
Kimi Antonelli received a post-race penalty for multiple track-limits offences despite retiring from F1's Barcelona GP, with...
The Race
Colapinto loses two places to Barcelona GP penalty
Franco Colapinto has lost three of his four points at F1's Barcelona GP because of a post-race penalty
The Race · F1
Ferrari would be dominating F1 with better engine - Norris
Ferrari would be dominating Formula 1 if it had a better engine, and could "embarrass everyone" - says Lando Norris
Formula 1 Official
All the key moments from the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Lewis Hamilton finally reached the chequered flag first on a Sunday for Ferrari, the seven-time World Champion taking victory...
Formula 1 Official · F1
Ex-F1 drivers De Vries and Kobayashi win Le Mans 24 Hours
Ex-Formula 1 drivers Nyck de Vries and Kamui Kobayashi, along with Mike Conway, claimed victory in the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours...
ESPN Cricinfo
Guthrie spearheads Northants push despite Bancroft, Bracey resistance
Gloucestershire battle after being made to follow on but require something special on day four
ESPN Cricinfo
Ollie Robinson out of second Test with knee injury
England to assess seamer after scans, could still return for Trent Bridge
Science
New Scientist
What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?
Lapses in memory are a normal part of ageing but can also be signs of dementia. Here’s how to distinguish between typical...
New Scientist
Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies
One-third of people with anorexia nervosa don’t recover and treatment has remained stagnant for years. Now we’re beginning to...
New Scientist
Sci-fi horror film Backrooms is a triumph for its 20-year-old director
With its origins in a creepy image posted on 4chan, Backrooms is an unusually potent big-screen experiment in fear and...
New Scientist
Hundreds of new moons are revealing our solar system's violent history
The outer solar system once seemed like a quiet backwater. But a glut of tiny, strange moons with unruly orbits are coming...
Nature
Huge study hints at risks of switching from tobacco cigarettes to vapes
Nature, Published online: 14 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01834-9 Lung cancer risk was higher in people who took up...
Nature
Why we seek to fly: Books in brief
Nature, Published online: 12 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01911-z Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.
Nature
Briefing Chat: The epic journey of Stonehenge’s central stone
Nature, Published online: 12 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01912-y Nature staff discuss some of the week’s top science news.
Nature
I advise the Vatican and the UN on AI — don’t dismiss the Pope’s message as theology
Nature, Published online: 12 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01876-z The papal letter goes beyond a religious document and...
Technology
The Verge
The FBI built a small town to simulate cyberattacks
Last year, the FBI opened a Cyber Range in Huntsville, Alabama, for simulating cyberattacks. Think of it sort of like the...
The Verge
China may have accessed Mythos
According to a new report from Semafor, the White House's decision to impose export restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos was...
The Verge
Conclave is the sound of a NYC summer block party
I have this vivid memory of walking to pick up my oldest from school in June of 2022. For a variety of reasons, I was in a...
The Verge
How to watch most of the World Cup matches with free trials
Hoping to catch some World Cup matches while spending as little money as possible? You have a few options for finding a few...
Techcrunch
Startup CEO Charlie Javice is reportedly angling for a Trump pardon
JPMorgan can't be pleased by any of this.
Techcrunch
UK may ban social media for children under 16
The U.K. seems to be following Australia's lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.
Techcrunch
As AI companies race to go public, who else is along for the ride?
Startups are trying to "ride that SpaceX IPO wave."
Techcrunch
TechCrunch Mobility: SpaceX rockets past Tesla
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
Wired
20 Best Gifts for Men, Manly Men, and Menly Man Men (2026)
When you need something that’s as mannishly masculinized as you can get for the Man™ in your life, we have you covered.
Wired
19 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers and Gardeners (2026)
From smart apps and planters to unique tools, these gifts will turn even a black thumb into a next-level plant parent.
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Show HN: Kage – Shadow any website to a single binary for offline viewing
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Zinnia: A modular 64-bit Unix-like kernel written in Rust
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Yserver: A modern X11 server written in Rust
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Rio de Janeiro's "homegrown" LLM appears to be a merge of an existing model
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