Nilakshika Silva's unbeaten 54 guided Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Set 151, Sri Lanka chased the target with one ball remaining, boosting their campaign.
France and Senegal face off in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The match renews a historic rivalry, with star players Kylian Mbappé and Sadio Mané confirmed to play.
Labour MP Lauren Edwards is reintroducing the assisted dying bill to the Commons, aiming to bypass potential obstruction in the House of Lords. Disability rights campaigner Marie Tidball and former minister Alex Davies-Jones will co-sponsor the bill, which previously ran out of time in the Lords.
England fans face significant challenges attending the 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia due to high ticket prices and uncertainty. Official allocations are sold out, while resale tickets are exorbitantly priced, leading many to question affordability and attendance.
Campaigners warn Natural England's new conservation contracts could lead to the cull of up to 90% of Dartmoor's endangered hill ponies, a breed present for 4,500 years. The government insists no cull will be allowed.
Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento has been withdrawn from England's World Cup squad due to a calf injury sustained in training. Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah has been called up as his replacement and will join the team after their opening match against Croatia.
Donald Trump issued a new warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to be more responsible regarding the conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump linked the ongoing war to the peace process with Iran, suggesting it casts a negative light on a "big deal" with Tehran.
Newcastle defender Tino Livramento is a doubt for England's World Cup campaign after sustaining a muscular injury in training on Sunday. The 23-year-old's participation was already uncertain due to a previous thigh injury.
Newcastle defender Tino Livramento is a major doubt for England's World Cup campaign due to injury. Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah is poised to replace him, though he will join the squad after the opening match against Croatia.
Newcastle defender Tino Livramento is a doubt for England's World Cup campaign after suffering a muscular injury in training on Sunday. The 23-year-old's participation was already uncertain due to a previous thigh injury. Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah is a potential replacement.
Cath Williams, Katie Kendrick, and Jo Darbyshire, founders of the National Leasehold Campaign (NLC), have successfully pushed for significant reforms to the UK's leasehold system. Their advocacy, driven by personal experiences of unfair practices and escalating costs, led to new legislation banning new leasehold houses and promoting commonhold for flats, with further reforms aimed at ending leasehold for new flats and capping ground rents.
Donald Trump's endorsements are being tested in Republican primaries across four states and D.C. His backing faces challenges from massive campaign spending in Georgia, establishment figures in Alabama, and late endorsements in Oklahoma, while Democratic primaries reveal internal party divides.
The World Cup continues with major teams like Argentina and France starting their tournaments. Day 6 features matches including France vs. Senegal and Argentina vs. Algeria, alongside fan reactions to historic draws and team performances, and a coach dismissal.
Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi following their 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening World Cup match. Hervé Renard will take over as the team attempts to reach the knockout stage for the first time.
Archie Goodburn, a 24-year-old swimmer diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, is urging the UK government to increase funding for brain tumor research and patient access to new treatments. Despite recent success with a new drug, Vorasidenib, he highlights the "translational gap" and calls for immediate release of pledged funds and better government support.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has sued Grill'd, alleging the burger chain engaged in greenwashing by misrepresenting its 'Tree Day Tuesday' campaign. The ACCC claims Grill'd overstated donations towards tree planting, with only 4% of eligible burger sales resulting in a donation due to restrictive terms.
The FBI has issued a warning about Kali365, a Phishing-as-a-Service platform distributed via Telegram. It enables cybercriminals to steal Microsoft 365 OAuth tokens, bypassing MFA and gaining persistent access to accounts.
A coronial inquest has started into the 2020 murder of 10-year-old Bridgette "Biddy" Porter in NSW. The killer, diagnosed with schizophrenia and experiencing psychosis, was found not criminally responsible. The inquest aims to provide answers to Biddy's parents and identify systemic failings to prevent future deaths.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has sued Grill'd, alleging the burger chain engaged in greenwashing by overstating donations for its Tree Day Tuesday campaign. The ACCC claims Grill'd misrepresented that $1 from every Tuesday burger would be donated, when restrictive terms meant only 4% of sales qualified, resulting in only $250,000 donated over three years.
Los Angeles' Iranian diaspora, also known as "Tehrangeles," filled the stadium for Iran's World Cup game against New Zealand. The event highlighted conflicting emotions as fans supported the team while grappling with the political regime, with protests outside and symbolic flags inside.
Jo Cox, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was murdered by a far-right extremist on June 16, 2016, during the Brexit campaign. Her sister, Kim Leadbeater, now represents her constituency and discusses the lessons learned from the tragedy as far-right extremism becomes more mainstream.
The US and Iran have announced a preliminary ceasefire deal, set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire once formally signed this Friday in Switzerland. Details remain unclear, with Israeli PM Netanyahu expressing skepticism about Iran's nuclear program commitments.
Belgium and Egypt drew their World Cup opener 1-1 in Seattle. Egypt took the lead through Emam Ashour in the 20th minute, with Romelu Lukaku equalizing for Belgium in the 66th minute. The match was played under intense heat, necessitating cooling breaks.
Belgium and Egypt drew their opening World Cup match in Seattle, with temperatures reaching 30C. Egypt took the lead through Emam Ashour in the 20th minute, but Romelu Lukaku equalized for Belgium in the 66th minute. Both teams showed quality and a willingness to compete.
