Tony Bloom, owner of Brighton FC, celebrated a significant win at Royal Ascot with his horse Venetian Sun, acquired for a modest sum. The horse's victory in a Group One race highlights Bloom's knack for identifying sporting talent at bargain prices, similar to his approach in football.
Pauline Hanson addresses her new MP's comments on immigration and Indigenous flags. The Albanese government offers concessions on capital gains tax changes. Iran plans maritime fees in the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine drones strike Moscow, and Lionel Messi's family requests "humanity" amid health reports.
The 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes celebrated innovative journalism, with Matilda Boseley winning the young journalist award for her Parliament-Tea series. Riley Walter was named Young Australian Journalist of the Year, also winning for short-form and specialist reporting on a $150m NAB fraud investigation. Other winners included ABC teams for reporting on women's leadership, violence against women, and science.
Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley won for innovative storytelling, while The Sydney Morning Herald's Riley Walter was named Young Australian Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes. Other winners included ABC teams for women's leadership and reporting on violence against women.
Donald Trump's new deal with Iran is criticized as a failure, offering no superior outcome to prior diplomacy. The agreement reiterates non-nuclear weapon pledges, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but lacks specifics on Iran's missile program or regional support, failing to achieve stated war aims.
Turkish writer Ece Temelkuran discusses her new book, "Nation of Strangers," exploring the political power of "home" and the concept of "unhomed" individuals. She shares her personal experience of exile from Turkey due to political threats, her decision to write in English, and her views on the rise of fascism and the left's failure to address emotional responses in politics.
YouTuber Philip DeFranco announced he will give away the entire $1 million prize from MrBeast's 50 YouTuber Challenge to his subscribers. Forty winners will each receive $25,000, though entry details are yet to be revealed. DeFranco also mentioned alleged attempts to influence voting during the competition.
Artist Helen Cammock defends her video artwork at the National Portrait Gallery, which links Winston Churchill to the 1943 Bengal famine. Critics call the claim a "barefaced lie," while Cammock states the work aims to foster dialogue about historical figures and narratives.
TikTok's 'Surprise Sets' feature, where users bid on items in live auctions, is facing backlash for allegedly misleading customers with high-value item lures that often result in winning cheap plushies or chargers. Following viewer complaints and WIRED's inquiry, TikTok updated its policies to ban high-value items like iPhones and gift cards from these auctions.
Hong Kong consumer watchdog reports a 760% surge in complaints against claw machine operators over three years due to misleading displays, rigged settings, and low-quality prizes. One case involved a complainant spending HK$200 on a machine where empty boxes were presented as containing toys.
Oh Sung-jin, a professor at UC Berkeley and the Institute for Advanced Study, who received the Hoam Prize in Physics and Mathematics, emphasized the importance of 'system' in his growth, stating that 'seeds that benefit from the system must be created.' He attributed his success not to innate talent but to the Korean education system for gifted students.
Germany, Netherlands, Côte d'Ivoire, and Sweden begin their World Cup campaigns on Sunday. The guide includes match times, broadcast details, and key players to watch for each game.
Anish Kapoor's London studio complex reveals his prolific output and artistic philosophy ahead of his Hayward Gallery retrospective. The artist discusses his new works, his career-spanning show, and his views on art, identity, and politics.
International tennis stars, including Jannik Sinner, are escalating pressure on Grand Slam tournaments regarding prize money distribution. Players are demanding a larger share of tournament revenues, potentially considering protests like boycotting mixed doubles at the US Open to achieve a fairer economic balance.
Billionaire Adrian Portelli, known as "Lambo Guy," is suing former South Australian minister Andrea Michaels for defamation over comments made about his lottery business, LMCT+. Michaels called the business's practices "terrible" and "awful," implying Portelli defrauded South Australians. The lawsuit follows a court case where LMCT+ was fined for running illegal lotteries, though Portelli was found not guilty.
The Super Sete lottery's 859th contest had no winners for the 7-acerto prize, causing the jackpot to roll over to R$ 1.6 million. One ticket won the 6-acerto prize, receiving R$ 26,922.08. The next draw is scheduled for Monday, the 15th.
Imagbe Ehizomwengie, a Nigerian man, won €500,000 in an Italian lottery but was initially barred from claiming it due to his undocumented status. After a decade-long immigration struggle, he was granted a residency permit, citing his financial independence and competent Italian, which meant more to him than the lottery win.
Retired football legend Ronaldinho stated he would support Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup if Brazil fails to win, citing Cristiano Ronaldo and the team's current generation. Portugal's campaign begins June 17.
Retired Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho stated he would support Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup if his home country, Brazil, is eliminated. He cited Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's strong generation of players as reasons for his potential support. Brazil will compete in Group C, while Portugal is in Group K.
The 10th ICC Women's T20 World Cup will feature a record 12 teams from June 12 to July 5, 2026, hosted across seven venues in England. Australia are favorites with six titles, while defending champions New Zealand aim to retain their crown. The tournament boasts a record prize pool and expanded format.
Wimbledon announced a 20% increase in prize money, with the men's singles champion to receive £3.6 million. This comes after players, including top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner, demanded a larger share of tournament revenue.
Wimbledon raises prize money by 20% amid player demands. Saudi League attracts top stars like Benzema and Neymar, boosting local players. Mexico faces a deepening crisis of over 130,000 missing persons, with families searching for loved ones amidst drug cartel violence, overshadowing the upcoming World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup begins today at Estadio Azteca with Mexico vs. South Africa, followed by South Korea vs. Czechia. 48 teams will compete in 104 matches across 16 host cities in three countries until July 19.
Wimbledon has increased its prize money by 20% to £64.2m, the largest rise in its history. However, this may not satisfy top players demanding a 16% revenue share, which would equate to over £70m, amid ongoing disputes with Grand Slam tournaments over prize money and player welfare.
