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US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
The US disputed Iran's claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash
British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.

Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast
After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

King Charles to reveal personal tax bill for first time as monarch
For the first time, the annual financial report for the royals will include how much tax is paid by the monarch.

Extreme heat warning expanded as 37C heatwave approaches UK
After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.

Man charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.

Three men killed following fire in west London
The men were rescued from a pavilion in White City but died shortly after, authorities said.

Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?

Why Harry Kane is different at this tournament
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Nervy, optimist, die-hard: What sort of fan are you?
Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.

Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.

Tequila spritz and dot cakes - why these summer trends are having a moment
Fairy cakes, milk bread and a fresh take on a popular cocktail will be big in the coming months.

Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss
Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.

Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently
From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer
The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.

Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election
A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.

Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.

France bans alcohol consumption at music festival events under red heatwave alert
The annual Fête de la Musique celebrations draw millions to the streets but the most serious heatwave warnings have been issued for 35 of the country's departments.

Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'
Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.

'Starmer ready to resign' and 'King to release tax returns'
Labour's leadership struggles are the focus of Sunday's papers.

'My dog Gertie saved my life by helping to find my breast cancer'
Lesley Goodburn is hoping her story will encourage others to check for signs of the cancer.

Paddington musical set for Broadway debut
The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027.

Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for help after earthquake
A Nepalese Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for their fundraising efforts.

Snake takes surprise trip to seaside in car engine
The corn snake is thought to have travelled around 17 miles from its owner's house in Bridlington.

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Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.

Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer

Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women
Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy

Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
Curacao keeper Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point with their goalless draw against Ecuador.

Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?

From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav
It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.

Scheffler makes move but US Open is Clark's to lose
Wyndham Clark takes a six-shot lead into the final round of the US Open but will have world number one Scottie Scheffler for company on Sunday.

How 'Kemp-son' are solving England's batting problem
A punishing 61-run partnership off 21 balls between Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson shows promise that England may have resolved their middle-order struggles in white-ball cricket.

Al Jazeera

Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.

Egypt coach denies Salah rift before World Cup match against New Zealand
'If he starts ... or if he gets substituted, it's fine - it is his role as a player,' Egypt ‌coach Hossam Hassan says.

Room the hero as tiny Curacao earn first World Cup point against Ecuador
Eloy Room's incredible goalkeeping helped Curacao make history in a goalless draw in a Group E match in Kansas City.

Suspect arrested after anti-Muslim stabbing rampage in Scotland
Bystanders captured the moment police arrested a machete-weilding man, suspected of anti-Muslim stabbing rampage.

Iran war live: Vance heads to Switzerland; Israel kills 16 in Lebanon
Talks come as Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's deadly attacks on Lebanon.

US refuses to ease Iran World Cup travel restrictions for Belgium match
Andrew Giuliani says Iran's players will not be allowed to stay longer for their group matches in the US.

Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US peace talks
Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US peace talks

Undav injury-time goal sees Germany beat Ivory Coast to top World Cup group
Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Group E, sealing FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout place.

Trump vows Iran will not charge Strait of Hormuz tolls, but says US might
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding does not rule out future tolls in the strait after an initial 60-day period.

Uncertain World Cup for Paraguay’s Almiron, sent off for covering his mouth
Almiron received the first red card for covering his mouth in the World Cup Group D match against Turkiye.

Bolivia declares state of emergency to clear protest blockades
Bolivia declares state of emergency to clear protest blockades

Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state
Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state.

Netherlands vs Sweden: Gakpo, Brobbey doubles give Dutch 5–1 World Cup win
The Dutch have four points after bagging their first win in Houston; Sweden are second with three points in Group F.

Ukraine says Russian attack kills five people in Zaporizhzhia
During nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is preparing for 'massive' attack.

Are UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political days numbered?
British PM resisting intensifying party pressure to step aside.

Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli attack in Gaza
Al Jazeera condemned Israel's 'deliberate' targeting of Wishah, the network's 12th media worker killed during Gaza war.

US-Iran talks to kick off Sunday in Switzerland, says Pakistan
Planned negotiations come amid tensions over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Iran’s announced closure of Hormuz again.

As ILO convention turns 30, India’s home-based workers demand equal rights
Convention 177 was adopted on 20 June 1996, recognising home-based workers on a par with traditional wage earners.

World cup wrap day 9
World cup wrap day 9

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes.

Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis
For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.

Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims
Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims

‘You could’ve been the greatest’: Trump faces Israeli anger over Iran deal
Public outrage in Israel mounts over MoU, with many feeling betrayed by the US in its deal with Iran

How Ivan Cepeda emerged a frontrunner in Colombia’s presidential election
Critics say Cepeda, a soft-spoken senator, became a 'hero to the left' after he took on a right-wing president in court.

Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
All the updates from our text commentary stream coverage of Germany's 2-1 win over Ivory Coast at Toronto Stadium.

Global Times

China to introduce new train timetable from July 1, including high-speed train service between Beijing and Urumqi

Chinese expert criticizes Filipino FM's claim that Japan-Philippines delimitation 'nothing to do' with China, warns move serves ulterior purposes beyond bilateral talks

Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative

DC gala shooting suspect voices grievances against US administration in writings to family: media reports

Local Insights: At the 13th Baku Global Forum, global participants look to China for new path of multilateralism and stability

Over 3,000 protests staged across US on one month of strikes against Iran, scale 'suggests mounting public dissatisfaction that risks more chaos': expert

China schedules next moonshot this year: developer

Nearly 4.9 million visits from Taiwan to mainland in 2025 with one-third made by young people: CPPCC member

NPC deputy calls to make comprehensive sex education a formal part of China's basic education curriculum

Renowned scholar and political advisor expresses confidence in China's AI development, computing power

China's 2026 defense budget set at 1.94 trillion yuan: spokesperson

NPC deputy suggests optimizing vacations, breaks to stimulate domestic consumption

NPC deputy suggests better informing patients of fertility risks before treatment

Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes

China's astronaut center addresses challenges of long-term human survival on exoplanets: political advisor and China's first female taikonaut to enter space station

From Pegasus to Blades of the Guardians, film IPs fuel Xinjiang's tourism boom, NPC deputy tells GT

CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation

Chinese, Iranian diplomats meet before US-Iran nuclear talk; move reflects Teheran's willingness to seek intl support: Chinese expert

China stresses Taiwan at 'core of core interests' after Xi-Trump call; Room for 'relying on US for independence' illusion will only shrink further: expert

Uruguayan president visits Great Wall, Palace Museum on 2nd day of China trip; Chinese expert says growing interest in CPC history shows wish to learn from China

Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil, welcomes China's investment; Chinese expert notices remarks 'unilateral,' no confirmation from Indian side

Takaichi skipping of TV debate due to 'hand injury' sparks dissatisfaction from Japanese politicians, netizens, saying Takaichi avoids key questions including Unification Church scandal

Chinese FM holds strategic dialogue with Russia's Shoigu; Wang warns the world 'faces risk of regressing to law of jungle'

No case of Nipah virus disease detected in China so far: China's disease control authorities

China's first Type 054B frigate reaches operational capability, official media reveals amid warship's first commissioning anniversary

PLA Navy's Type 055 large destroyer boosts anti-submarine capabilities with confrontational exercise in South China Sea

S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice

Shenzhou-20 taikonauts make 1st public appearance after safe return following debris incident, recounts details

The Irish Taoiseach's visit to China in 14 years could be a 'touchstone' for China-EU relations: expert

ROK president arrives in Beijing with 200 business delegates, hails full restoration of bilateral ties 'the greatest achievement'

Witnesses of Struggle: GT visits Hump Route crash site in Xizang, retracing enduring memory of wartime sacrifice and friendship

China imposes countermeasures against 20 US companies, 10 senior executives in response to US arms sales to Taiwan

Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference

Chinese FM strongly condemns $11b US arms sales to Taiwan; DPP authorities 'thanking' Washington slammed by island netizens

Chinese Embassy in UK urges London to recognize reality, adopt correct mindset following Starmer's China-related remarks

No 'slave's peace'

HK to set up judge-led independent commission to investigate deadly fire; Chief Executive vows accountability to be pursued to very end

China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan

2025 Understanding China Conference opens in Guangzhou, spotlighting 15th Five-Year Plan and China's global initiatives

Practitioner's Insights: Large-scale Chinese-built wind power projects in S.Africa turn stable, abundant electricity supply for locals from luxury into reality

Never alone in times of crisis: HK and mainland stand in solidarity to aid rescue and relief in high-rise fire

Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield

Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific

Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa

Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas

GT investigates: From political opportunist to militarist advocate: An expose of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's radical path

GT investigates: How Japan's PM revives bellicism mindset, perpetuates 'victim narrative' pushed by right-wing forces since WWI

Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism

GT on the spot: UN officials praise bird conservation efforts at Poyang Lake in Jiangxi

China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'