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Trump Accounts get a boost from employer contributions — Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are...

The growing list of companies that will match contributions to Trump Accounts for their employees now includes Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.

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U.S. job creation cools in June with payrolls growth of just 57,000; unemployment rate at 4.2%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 115,000 in June and the unemployment rate to hold steady at 4.3%.

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Starmer says forced adoptions a 'stain on our history', as he gives formal apology

The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.

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Microsoft commits $2.5 billion and 6,000 employees to new AI implementation unit

Microsoft is the latest tech company to form a business focused on helping customers understand and implement artificial intelligence.

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Tesla stock sinks 7% despite strong deliveries report

Tesla is trying to recover from consecutive annual declines in vehicle sales that were partly caused by a consumer backlash against CEO Elon Musk.

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Ford Q2 sales drop 10.3% due to F-Series supplier issue, falling EV demand

Ford said its EV sales fell by 40.7% during the quarter compared with a year earlier, while sales of its F-Series trucks, including the F-150, decl...

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U.S. payroll growth slowed sharply in June, adding only 57,000 jobs

This morning's data could slow market expectations for a Fed rate hike as soon as this summer or early Fall.

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Rivian raises 2026 delivery outlook while Lucid misses Wall Street expectations for second quarter

Rivian is increasing its delivery outlook to between 65,000 and 70,000 EVs, up from 62,000 to 67,000 units.

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Live markets: Bitcoin holds above $60,000 as yen jumps on intervention fears

Leader in cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, blockchain, DeFi, digital finance and Web 3.0 news with analysis, video and live price updates.

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OpenAI ‘in early talks to give 5% stake to US government’

CEO Sam Altman argued move would share benefits of AI and it would involve other firms doing similar, report says

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Whistleblower ‘terrified’ as Rochdale grooming gang leader released

Exclusive: Sara Rowbotham voices fears for women and girls because of ‘weak’ probation service

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‘The shame is ours’: Keir Starmer issues formal state apology over forced adoptions

After decades of campaigning by those affected, PM says British state ‘did not do enough to protect’ mothers and children

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No 10 accepts all recommendations in Southport attack inquiry, Mahmood says

First phase of inquiry identified multiple failings to prevent murders of three girls, which government will ‘urgently’ address

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No 10 shares ‘public’s shock’ at reports of convicted people smuggler living in UK

Downing Street urgently looking into BBC report that ‘godfather’ of Calais migrant camps is living in Leicestershire

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Race Across the World winner Alfie Watts' laptop stolen in Cardiff

Alfie Watts describes "enormous frustration" after the theft the night before a Welsh schools tour.

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US-UK drug deal could result in 229,000 excess deaths in England, analysis suggests

Analysis reveals extent of impact on NHS of placating Donald Trump over price of British medicine exports

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Google loses fight over record $4.7 billion EU antitrust fine

In 2018, the European Commission slapped Google with the record-breaking penalty on the grounds that it abused Android's mobile dominance.

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If you are running Android 8 or higher, a virus has been installed on your device and is silently awaiting remote activation. Over the past few mon...

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ChatGPT developer OpenAI reported to discuss offering U.S. government a 5% stake

Proposal aims to give the public a financial stake in AI while easing political scrutiny of the industry.

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Meta says WhatsApp usernames are safeguarded against scams after India flags cybersecurity risks

Meta has defended its WhatsApp username feature after the Indian government raised cybersecurity concerns.

BBC News

'I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate'

Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

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UK politics: Starmer issues government apology over forced adoption scandal – as it happened

Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and Wales

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Bending Spoons defies SaaS slump, surges 40% on first day of trading | TechCrunch

The company has grown rapidly by acquiring and revamping last-generation tech brands like AOL, Eventbrite, Evernote, Meetup, and Vimeo.

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Oil prices on pace for fourth straight weekly loss as Trump sees progress in U.S.-Iran talks

Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday after talks between Washington and Tehran concluded.

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Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine as Poland scrambles jets, Finland restricts airspace

The Russian defence ministry said that it launched a "massive strike using long-range precision air, land, and sea-based weapons and attack drones."

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Ukraine-Russia war: 'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 18

Kyiv's mayor declares a day of mourning after the major drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.

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Trump got $15,000 in FIFA tickets from Gianni Infantino. Next up: Presenting the World Cup trophy

Trump’s ties to FIFA and Gianni Infantino face new scrutiny as the World Cup enters the knockout round and European lawmakers press over a Peace ...

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Watch: Two people climb on top of Empire State Building

The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443 m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.

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Trump says outside funds 'run my money' after disclosure shows billions in 2025 revenue

The 927-page annual financial disclosure form shows Trump's purchases and sales of hundreds of companies' stocks, including Nvidia, Amazon and Micr...

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World Cup could boost the June jobs report by 40,000, Goldman estimates

Nonfarm payrolls are projected to post a gain of 115,000, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

BBC Sport

England 2-1 DR Congo Highlights - World Cup 2026 - 1 July 2026

Harry Kane scores twice as England come from behind to beat DR Congo in a tense World Cup encounter in Atlanta, and set up a last-16 meeting with M...

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Trump wants delay but E. Jean Carroll wants to gets paid — now: Court filing

The Supreme Court on Monday denied a request by President Donald Trump that it review a jury's verdict that he sexually abused and defamed the writer.

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U.S. won’t renew USMCA, opening door for negotiations with Canada and Mexico

President Donald Trump's "primary" issue with USMCA centers on America's trade deficits with Canada and Mexico, a senior administration official said.

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Andy Burnham says ‘nothing off table’ in case of Rochdale grooming gang leader

Labour leader-in-waiting wants to close loophole preventing deportation of sex offender

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England's warmest June on record down to record-breaking heatwave

England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met ...

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Starmer gives Burnham a £4.7bn hole in defence spending as a goodwill token | John Crace

The PM bats away criticism from Kemi Badenoch over military funding but leaves behind a headache for his likely successor

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Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota

The refurbished Boeing 747 with luxury features, worth $400 million, was gifted by Qatar, something that raised ethical concerns.

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Academy school leaders in England face pay cap to curb ‘banker-style’ salaries

Nearly 100 academy chief executives earn more than £200,000 a year, and at least one more than £500,000

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Bitcoin (BTC) climbs toward $60,000 level after Fed Chair Warsh said inflation risks has come down

The Fed chair reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target while signaling artificial intelligence could reshape the economy...

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Andy Burnham is about to have a crash course in hardcore geopolitics | Rafael Behr

The likely next prime minister would rather be in Warrington than Washington, but foreign policy will dominate his agenda more than he thinks, says...

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PlayStation will end physical disc production for new games in 2028

PlayStation will end physical disc production for new games in 2028, the company announced Wednesday morning.

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Meta pops 10% as company makes cloud push to sell excess AI compute power capacity

The new business is a welcome signal for some investors who have been uneasy about the company's infrastructure spending plans.

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Keir Starmer suggests Andy Burnham borrow billions for defence

Prime minister says he will take no lectures from Tories after Kemi Badenoch says investment plan is insufficient

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South Korean government discriminated against Coupang, U.S. companies, House report finds

The House Judiciary Committee said the South Korean government discriminated against Coupang and other U.S. companies, in a new report.

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What's next for Bitcoin and stocks? Analysts see a volatile second half

After AI drove equities higher while bitcoin lagged, market watchers expect macro policy and market structure to take center stage.

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At least five dead in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say police

A man is seen clambering through a neighbour's window to escape black smoke in the block where more than 200 people live.

BBC News

Two officers in Henry Nowak case investigated for gross misconduct

Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.

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Bitcoin (BTC) opens the third quarter in a red zone that precedes bear markets

Bitcoin fell in both the first and second quarters of 2026, only the third time it has opened a year that way. In the two earlier instances, 2018 a...

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Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.

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Aave logs biggest network-growth day in nearly 5 years as DeFi interest returns

The lending protocol added 1,806 new wallets in a single day, the most since October 2021, according to Santiment. The AAVE token has risen about 2...

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World Cup 2026: England's Thomas Tuchel must get it right in danger zone

England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil...

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Badenoch urges Burnham to condemn defence investment plan as No 10 says funding is ‘credible’...

Minister and MPs have raised concerns that his ‘poisoned chalice’ plan will take cash from much-needed road projects

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Ministers ‘furious’ over cuts to road projects to fund defence plan

Robert Jenrick and MP for Lincoln among those whose constituencies could be hit by cuts to road infrastructure plans

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Anthropic restores AI models Fable, Mythos after the U.S. lifts export controls

The government cleared Fable 5 and Mythos 5 on June 30, weeks after a cybersecurity finding triggered an export order that froze access for everyone.

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Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs had their worst month ever in June, shedding $4.5 billion

The record outflow beat the previous worst month by 29% and came on nine consecutive days of redemptions to close the period.

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Circle (CRCL) selloff may be 'overreaction' but Open USD faces adoption test

The Stripe- and Coinbase-backed stablecoin consortium can challenge Circle's business model, but analysts say building a network is harder than ass...

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Iran says it is selling oil at 20% premium as end of U.S. blockade sees 40 million barrels exported

The ceasefire prompted a surge in crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had largely ground to a halt during the conflict.

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Trump drops restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos and Fable models | TechCrunch

Anthropic said it would begin restoring access to the Fable on July 1.

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Anthropic says Trump admin has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5

The U.S. Department of Commerce lifted the export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models

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Trump pocketed more than $1 billion from crypto ties as industry headed toward slump

The president has capitalized massively on crypto, according to his 2025 financial disclosure, making it one of his most lucrative business moves.

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Michael Burry says he's shorting Caterpillar for the first time after it nearly doubled in the AI...

"Caterpillar jumped out at me," Burry said. "I have never shorted Caterpillar. It has always done great for me on the long side in the past."

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Wimbledon 2026 results: Serena Williams beaten by Maya Joint in three sets on singles return

Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.

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Burnham left with £4.7bn bill for Starmer’s new defence investment plan

Ally of PM-in-waiting says four-year boost for the armed forces is an ‘unexploded bomb’

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Anthropic launches AI drug discovery program, joining tech giants in betting on healthcare

Anthropic will start an internal drug discovery program, part of a new push to sell artificial intelligence tools to drugmakers.

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The Guardian view on the defence investment plan: the UK needs security, not dependency on a wayw...

Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer cuts civilian investment while deepening reliance on American power. That doesn’t feel like national renewal

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Introducing Claude Sonnet 5

Our most agentic Sonnet yet, with top-tier intelligence for coding and everyday professional work.

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US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.

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Starmer and Reeves launch delayed defence plan with a sense of resigned relief

New defence secretary goes along with £1.5bn addition to spending plan that led to his predecessor’s resignation and Starmer’s in turn

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Blue Origin pivots to redesigned launchpad after explosion in push to fly by end of 2026

Blue Origin won't be "rebuilding the same pad," and will instead adopt a configuration that was in development for a larger variant of its New Glen...

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Is the new defence plan enough to keep us safe? – The Latest

The prime minister has unveiled his long-awaited defence investment plan after months of delays, promising an extra £15bn in military spending ove...

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Andy Burnham says he will end culture of briefing against female ministers

PM hopeful tells meeting of women’s parliamentary Labour party that any staff who undermine female members of his team will be sacked

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Shetland councillors back plans to build tunnels to link some of largest islands

Financing options to be investigated for first two subsea projects that would link Mainland with Yell and Unst

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Supreme Court strikes down limits on political parties' campaign spending, in win for GOP

President Donald Trump took a victory lap after the ruling, writing on Truth Social that it was "A BIG WIN FOR REPUBLICANS."

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Oil prices set for steep monthly drop as Trump, Iran issue mixed messages on talks in Qatar

The moves come as oil traders monitor the prospect of U.S.-Iran talks in Doha on Tuesday.

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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, blocks Trump order

President Donald Trump attended oral arguments in the case, underscoring his staunch opposition to granting automatic citizenship to many immigrant...

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US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.

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Next chancellor will have to find £5bn to fund black hole in defence funding, government figures...

Keir Starmer earlier unveiled a £15bn plan but said defence spending cannot be ‘bottomless pit’ and MoD has to ‘spend better’

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leak

The exposure threatens the carefully negotiated business of building the iPhone, which Apple assembles from a thicket of suppliers worldwide.

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Starmer warns Burnham not to borrow to fund defence as he reveals £15bn plan

PM unveils long-awaited defence investment plan, which he says will mean hit to road, housing and energy schemes

BBC News

One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court

While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.

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Supreme Court rulings on Fed, FTC: What they mean for consumers

The Supreme Court issued a pair of highly anticipated rulings on Monday that have far-reaching implications for household finances.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: USA security chief Markwayne Mullin 'danced a happy dance' after Iran exit

The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed.

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Live markets: BlackRock's IBIT sheds $300 million as bitcoin demand dwindles

IBIT alone shed $300 million while smaller funds absorbed some of the outflow. The selloff lands as the same AI trade that crashed Korea a week ago...

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Domestic murder sentence could see 10-year sentence increase

The changes mean the 15-year starting sentence could be increased to 25 years to be in line with other murders.

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Bitcoin (BTC) news: Saylor kicks the can down the road and yen hits 40-year low. what next?

BTC fell in Asia as the Japanese yen tanked to four-decade lows, lifting the dollar higher across the board.

BBC News

Vadym Yermolaiev : Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch and others in Monaco

The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.

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Waymo and Uber end robotaxi pilot in Phoenix

The Waymo self-driving cars deployed in Phoenix for the Uber pilot will remain in use and make autonomous deliveries with DoorDash.

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White House to speak with law enforcement groups to push Crypto's Clarity Act

Officials from the White House are said to be sitting down with law enforcement representatives who have objected to illicit-finance portions of th...

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High-street slot machines and casinos could face £460m tax rise under Burnham

Thinktank finds 43% of the public would support a move by Labour to raise taxes on adult gaming centres

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New defence secretary wins another £1.5bn to boost drone spending

Dan Jarvis persuaded Rachel Reeves to reduce £18bn funding gap that led to predecessor resigning

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Asylum seekers to pay £10,000 towards living costs under new UK law

Means-tested scheme included in immigration and asylum bill condemned by charities for placing tax on refugees

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Nato chief says he is confident Burnham will stick to defence spending target

Mark Rutte stressed need for military investment ahead of long-awaited UK funding announcement on Tuesday

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What's behind the Comcast breakup? Hope for a Disney-like valuation

NBCUniversal could look like Disney, which trades at 10-times price-to-earnings, one analyst says.

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Burnham sets out vision to transform Britain and fix ‘broken’ system

Expected next prime minister focuses on restoring faith in politics, cost of living and devolution in major speech

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Can Andy Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’ change anything? – podcast

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the vision of Britain in Andy Burnham’s first major speech as Makerfield MP

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At the People’s History Museum, Burnham gives Labour hope they might just have a future | John ...

The home crowd swooned to Andy’s mood music, even if some of it could have been a Keir cover version

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The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s speech: Rewiring Britain needs Westminster to give up real ...

Editorial: The country’s likely next prime minister sketches a post-Thatcherite state built on radical devolution. The test is whether Whitehall ...

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Burnham will stand or fall on his plans for youth employment: he must put the next generation fir...

Labour has to match the success of its New Deal for young people in the late 1990s, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Resident doctors in England accept government offer on pay and jobs

British Medical Association called off a strike at the last minute earlier this month to put the offer to members

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US supreme court rules geofence warrants require constitutional privacy protections

Law enforcement’s use of warrants sweeping smartphone location data requires privacy protections, court rules

BBC News

Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal of E Jean Carroll's sexual abuse case

The decision means the US president will now have to pay her the $5m (£3.6m) in damages she had been awarded.

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In major privacy win, Supreme Court rules geofence warrants are protected by privacy rights | Tec...

The Supreme Court's decision to limit geofence warrants is a win for privacy advocates, who called their use unconstitutional but sought an outrigh...

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How would PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham change Britain? - The Latest

The Makerfield MP has set out his vision for the UK in his first big policy speech since launching a bid to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister....

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Comcast, Charter Communications, Rocket Lab, Alphabet, Ve...

These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

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Former Tory MP Craig Williams pleads guilty to cheating at gambling with election bets

Former parliamentary private secretary to Rishi Sunak admits offence relating to betting on date of 2024 election

the Guardian

Andy Burnham picks Greater Manchester CEO to oversee devolution of power at No 10 North

Caroline Simpson worked closely with Burnham when he was Greater Manchester mayor

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Rocket Lab pops 9%, Iridium soars 20% on $8 billion space consolidation deal

Iridium shareholders will receive $27 in cash as ⁠well as Rocket Lab shares, with a combined value of $54 per Iridium share.

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Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to appeal E. Jean Carroll $5 million verdict

E. Jean Carroll has said since 2019 that President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a New York department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.

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Supreme Court rules Trump cannot fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for now

The ruling by the Supreme Court means that Lisa Cook will remain as a Federal Reserve governor as her lawsuit challenging Trump's effort to fire he...

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Germany shooting: Six killed at centre for mothers and children in Stade

The male suspect who has been arrested was in a custody dispute over his baby daughter, police say.

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Andy Burnham vows to set up No 10 North as ‘nerve centre of rewired Britain’

UK’s likely next PM says Westminster system is ‘broken’ and he will oversee a devolution of power and resources

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Trump says U.S. and Iran to hold fresh talks in Qatar on Tuesday following weekend clashes

The U.S. and Iran are poised to hold fresh talks on Tuesday in Qatar's capital, President Donald Trump said via social media on Monday.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new format work?

New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?

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High-performing schools in England ‘should be encouraged to admit more white working-class pupi...

Report says once-in-a-generation changes needed to tackle why such children are lowest-performing large demographic

CNBC

China widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes

China blacklisted four of Japan's government defense research institutes and placed dozens more Japanese firms under tightened export restrictions ...

BBC News

Chris Mason: Burnham is starting to sketch out his vision as PM

The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

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Keir Starmer's attempts to placate big tech were a disaster. Andy Burnham must take a stand | Bee...

Labour came to power promising to tackle Silicon Valley and stand up to its lobby. But from workers’ rights to online privacy it has failed at al...

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Andy Burnham confirms he will set up ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester in major policy speech – U...

Makerfield MP and hopeful prime minister says he will ‘bring about biggest rebalancing of power the country has ever seen’

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South Korea says Samsung and SK Hynix investing in AI, semiconductor mega-projects

Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix declined after South Korea unveiled sweeping artificial intelligence and semiconductor mega-projects.

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Putin’s fuel shortage admission signals growing strain on Russia’s energy infrastructure

Putin's comments mark the first time he has detailed the extent to which Ukraine's deep-strike successes have hampered Russia's fuel production.

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Bitcoin bottom might not be in as S.Korea announces massive $518 billion AI chip push

Samsung and SK Hynix are pulling a chip-plant buildout forward by a decade to meet AI memory demand. It is the latest and largest sign of the AI ca...

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Oil prices mixed as fresh U.S.-Iran clashes reignite Middle East supply fears

Oil was mixed on Monday after renewed military strikes between the U.S. and Iran reignited concerns over crude supplies from the Middle East.

BBC News

Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan

The Taliban government says civilians were killed, while Pakistan maintains they targeted militants.

CNBC

Dow jumps 300 points for first close above 52,000, powered by new member Alphabet

Stocks rose Monday as investors weighed a pause in hostilities between the U.S. and Iran and Alphabet joined the Dow.

BBC News

Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid

The favourite to be the next prime minister will set out his economic vision in a speech in Manchester.

BBC News

Venezuela earthquake: Two boys pulled from rubble among 33 people rescued

With tens of thousands of people missing, relatives face another night waiting for news of loved ones as the crucial window for locating survivors ...

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Andy Burnham to pledge ‘good growth in every postcode’ in devolution plan

Makerfield MP on course to be PM will argue for more decision-making in regions and communities as he sets out platform for government

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Ford rehires ‘gray beard’ engineers after AI falls short | TechCrunch

"Mistakenly we thought that by just introducing artificial intelligence ... that would produce a high-quality product.”

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Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says

Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after they were halted for nearly four months.

CNBC

Venezuela quake death toll reaches 1,450 as rescue work goes on

Just under 50,000 people were listed as unaccounted for on a website promoted by the country's political opposition on Sunday.

BBC News

From Boston to Miami: How the Tartan Army lit up the World Cup

Scotland's return to the tournament after 28 years will be fondly remembered for the fans who travelled to the US

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Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 stocks for strong long-term growth potential

Amid volatility in global markets, top analysts can help investors look past near-term noise and pick attractive stocks with long-term potential.

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Google limits Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports

Meta had sought more computing capacity than Google could provide, the Financial Times reports.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: BBC reporters pick best moments and players of group stage

As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026 knockouts: England's route to the final explained

BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after progressing the last 16

BBC News

Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France

The pilot and 10 passengers - including five first-time parachutists - died in the incident, local officials said.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026 last 32: A guide to penalty shootouts

We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.

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Labour has abandoned the missions that brought it to power. Here's how Burnham could revive them....

With a new prime minister incoming, Labour faces a fundamental question about its economic vision, says economics professor Mariana Mazzucato

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: How Fifa president Gianni Infantino is jetting around

Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far.

CNBC

U.S., Iran pause hostilities as Hormuz shipping resumes after weekend clashes

The U.S. and Iran agreed to pause hostilities and allow commercial vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a prolonged...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Iran unlucky losers after missing out on last 32

Iran had a place in the last 32 of the World Cup snatched away from them at the last minute not once but twice.

CNBC

U.S. military attacks Iranian targets after commercial tanker hit in the Strait of Hormuz

The attacks come as the United States and Iran are supposed to be engaging in a 60-day ceasefire as they attempt to work toward a resolution.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: England will not win World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty

England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.

BBC Sport

Tom English: Scotland's ill-fated World Cup story finally at a sorry end

BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sums up his verdict on the nation's World Cup exit.

BBC News

US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire

Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain after the US said it hit multiple targets across Iran.

BBC Sport

Scotland: Steve Clarke resigns after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.

CNBC

Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director

The nomination comes after former ICE director Todd Lyons resigned at the end of May. David Venturella has been serving as the acting head of the a...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Iran say they have been treated unfairly by USA

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his nation have been treated unfairly by the United States during the World Cup

BBC Sport

Scotland at the World Cup: What do Scotland need to qualify for knockouts?

Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.

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At a poet’s memorial, I saw how Andy Burnham could be a different kind of prime minister | Blak...

The putative PM-to-be explained how one of Tony Harrison’s poems gave him a new outlook, says poet and author Blake Morrison

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Andy Burnham says he will give 15% of his MP’s pay to local causes

New member for Makerfield and expected next prime minister joins other MPs who donate some or all of their pay

BBC News

Find your local World Cup hero with our postcode lookup

Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

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Climate sceptics cheering as they melt in record temperatures? This heatwave is where satire has ...

Delegates at an ‘anti-woke’ conference disparaged Ed Miliband’s net zero policies. But even they could not ignore the sweat on their forehead...

BBC News

The reality of trying to complete the 2026 World Cup sticker book

From car park meet ups to Facebook groups, how families try to complete the set on a budget.

CNBC

Death toll in Venezuela quake tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on state television that 10 more countries were still to join rescue efforts.

CNBC

U.S. crude oil falls below $70, resuming losses after attack on cargo ship near Oman

Oil extended declines on Friday, with markets focused any further breakthroughs in the Middle East conflict, while absorbing a flurry of Persian Gu...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: How Cape Verde made history on their tournament debut

How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

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Exclusive: US releases powerful Anthropic model Mythos to some US companies

The move comes the same day as a new OpenAI model sees a limited release.

TechCrunch

Trump Admin releases Anthropic Mythos to be used by more than 100 US companies, agencies | TechCr...

Over 100 companies and government agencies are reportedly authorized to use Mythos 5, including their non-American employees.

CNBC

Trump admin allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI model to some companies, government agencies

Anthropic disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models to comply with a government export control directive citing "national security authori...

the Guardian

The king, his millions, and the first public royal tax bill – The Latest

King Charles has become the first monarch in modern times to reveal how much tax he pays on his private income: £24.6m over the last two years. Bu...

BBC News

Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news

Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as families desperate for news.

CNBC

China's Zhipu is closing in on top U.S. AI models with Anthropic and OpenAI held back

Zhipu's GLM 5.2 shows the AI fight is shifting to who delivers the most intelligence per dollar, making open source suddenly a real contender.

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Prediction: A Frontier Open Source LLM Will Be Released On 3rd December 2026 | Doubleword

Using artificial analysis benchmarks we try to predict when an open source LLM will be released that matches frontier LLMs.

BBC News

US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship

Iran accuses the US of violating their deal and says it struck targets linked to American forces in response.

CNBC

Rubio says Israel, Lebanon reach framework agreement aimed at 'lasting peace and security'

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire. But that is contingent on the paramilitary group Hezbollah agreeing to halt hostilities.

CNBC

U.S. strikes Iran after Trump accuses Tehran of ceasefire violation in Strait of Hormuz

The attack comes as the United States and Iran are supposed to be engaging in a 60-period of no hostilities as they hold talks to end their war.

BBC News

Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack

A Singapore-flagged ship was struck crossing the waterway on Thursday, prompting a large-scale evacuation to be paused.

CNBC

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on countries putting 'Digital Services Tax on American Companies'

"This TARIFF will supersede Trade Deals made with the Country, whether implemented, signed, or not," President Donald Trump wrote in a Truth Social...

@coindesk

Bitcoin's first-half solace is it fell less than Strategy (MSTR): Crypto Daily

Your day-ahead look for June 26, 2026

CNBC

Trump says Iran violated ceasefire with drone attacks on Strait of Hormuz ships

The International Maritime Organization earlier paused efforts to evacuate ships and seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vesse...

BBC News

Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

Trump's former national security adviser faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.

CNBC

Another DeepSeek moment? What's really behind the tech sell-off

Another Chinese model looks nearly as good as Anthropic for a fraction of the price, analysts say

CNBC

Ex-Trump advisor John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining national defense information

John Bolton is one of several foes of President Donald Trump who has been indicted since Trump regained the White House.

the Guardian

UK June heat record broken for third day in a row as ministers urged to act

Plans to protect people fall ‘far short of what is needed’, government told, as MP warns of heatwave deaths

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Iran and Egypt to contest 'Pride match' in Seattle

Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.

the Guardian

Remove home secretary Mahmood and rip up her asylum plans, says Alf Dubs

Exclusive: Labour peer who fled Nazis as a child says Andy Burnham has chance to ‘correct mistakes’ on refugees

CNBC

The brands winning with World Cup advertising may not be the sponsors

The World Cup winners and losers in advertising may be indicative of a broader trend of how people are responding to authentic branding.

BBC News

Moment woman pulled from rubble alive after Venezuela earthquakes

First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira.

the Guardian

Home secretary sought to restrict minister’s access to papers as she calls for his sacking

Row between Shabana Mahmood and Mike Tapp broke out after he wrote unauthorised article about immigration

the Guardian

Starmer ‘taking advice’ on whether immigration minister broke government protocol – as it h...

Mike Tapp accuses home secretary of intimidation after calls for him to be sacked over unauthorised newspaper article

@coindesk

Ethereum treasury firm Sharplink takes in ether for the first time in eight months

The second-largest corporate ether holder received 5,000 ETH worth about $7.85 million on Thursday, its first inflow since October, even as it sits...

@coindesk

Japanese giant SBI Holdings to buy Bitbank for $289 million

SBI said the acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, is set to close in October.

@coindesk

Live markets: Bitcoin rebounds to nearly $60,000. Kospi, Nikkei sink

BTC sees a relief bounce as Asian stocks wilt following sharp losses on Wall Street.

@coindesk

Ether, XRP, DOGE price news: Majors lead a broad crypto selloff as tech stocks tumble

Bitcoin slipped near $58,000 before recovering, and CF Benchmarks says the $50,000 to $60,000 zone is where buyers have always stepped in.

@coindesk

Kraken eyes 15% stake in DeFi lender Aave in deal valuing protocol at $385 million

The DeFi lender is rebuilding after the fallout from April's KelpDAO exploit sparked a multibillion-dollar exodus of deposits despite Aave itself n...

CNBC

UN agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuation plan after first vessel attack under peace deal

The pause follows a container ship being struck near the coast of Oman on Thursday, with a U.S. official saying that Iran was responsible for the a...

BBC News

Rescuers rush to save lives as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235

At least 4,300 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.

BBC News

UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation after cargo ship attacked

The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.

CNBC

Microsoft lifts price of Xbox consoles due to soaring component costs

Microsoft said it's increasing the price of Xbox game consoles after Apple announced price hikes for MacBooks and iPads.

BBC News

Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian migrants

The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years.

TechCrunch

General Intuition's $2.3B bet that video games can train AI agents for the real world | TechCrunch

General Intuition has raised $320 million to scale AI trained on millions of hours of gameplay, betting action data can help AI develop something c...

the Guardian

Unison chief endorses Ed Milband for chancellor under a Burnham government

Exclusive: head of trade union backs energy secretary to replace Rachel Reeves, but two other big unions are opposed UK politics live – latest up...

CNBC

Iran behind attack on cargo vessel near Oman in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. official tells MS NOW

"The only crop we're harvesting is what you planted: decades of mistrust," Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a social med...

@coindesk

BlackBerry is making a massive comeback. Just not the way you would think

BlackBerry's stock is surging after the company's massive earnings beat and is pivoting into becoming a critical component of the AI and robotics b...

TechCrunch

From Fortnite to robots: General Intuition raises $2.3B on bet that video games can train AI agen...

General Intuition has raised $320 million to scale AI trained on millions of hours of gameplay, betting action data can help AI develop something c...

CNBC

Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for Syrians and Haitians

TPS allows migrants from countries stricken by war, natural disaster or other catastrophes to live and work in the U.S. while it's unsafe to return...

CNBC

Supreme Court limits Roundup cancer suits against Bayer's Monsanto

Glyphosate, used in Roundup weedkiller, is the most commonly utilized herbicide in agriculture, and it has long been linked to cancer claims.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: The games that show a 48-team tournament is flawed

Two matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify.

@coindesk

Crypto steadies after brutal $1 billion liquidation day: Crypto Markets Today

A relief rally tied to recovering U.S. equities lifted BTC and ETH off weekly lows, but bearish derivatives positioning and negative CVD suggest th...

@coindesk

Kraken sues crypto derivatives firm PowerTrade over missing funds

PowerTrade changed Kraken’s positive balance of around $7 million to a $2 million deficit via a series of unauthorized “corrections” related ...

BBC News

Venezuela earthquakes in maps and charts: Where they hit and how severe they could be

The shallow quakes occurred within seconds of one another, exacerbating the damage caused.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Brands fighting for attention at football's biggest tournament

When we try to suppress something, we often make it more visible - and Fifa is living that in real time with its sponsors.

CNBC

Apple posts worst day in over a year after MacBook and iPad price hikes

Tim Cook said last week that Apple would hike prices due to surging memory and storage costs.

@coindesk

Bitcoin supply in loss hits an all-time high as long term holders remain unfazed

Almost 11 million bitcoin are now held at a loss, while long-term holders control a record 14.8 million coins.

@coindesk

Forget max pain. Bitcoin is well below the $72,000 magnet going into $10 billion options expiry

The popular max pain theory isn’t working out as bitcoin trades far from the $72K level a day ahead of a $10 billion quarterly options settlement.

CNBC

Chevron says no quick fix for gas prices as Trump takes on Big Oil: ‘It’s going to take time’

Her comments come shortly after President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into Big Oil, accusing them of "gouging" consumers.

@coindesk

Micron Technology (MU) surged 16% after blowout earnings and strong guidance

Micron Technology surged after blockbuster earnings and strong guidance, lifting AI memory stocks.

CNBC

Micron soars 16% after blockbuster earnings, lifting some chip stocks

The company's revenue more than quadrupled from $9.3 billion a year earlier to $41.46 billion, it reported on Wednesday

@coindesk

Live markets: Bitcoin, ether lead $1 billion liquidation losses as AI trade keeps going

A liquidation flush took bitcoin to its lowest since early June before Micron's blowout earnings and SK Hynix's U.S. listing plans steadied the AI ...

BBC News

Venezuela: Carascas residents describe panic as earthquakes hit

Buildings were flattened in the capital Caracas, where voices have been heard calling from the rubble.

the Guardian

Reeves backs Burnham to be PM despite reports she may be offered lesser role

Allies lobby to keep chancellor as ‘stable’ choice while Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband also in picture

CNBC

Iran warns ships it's 'unacceptable and dangerous' to transit the Strait of Hormuz without their ...

The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.

the Guardian

Britain has become addicted to pressing the ‘new PM’ button – and I don’t see how Burnham...

He’s almost certain to become the UK’s seventh leader in a decade. And with the rightwing press and the algorithm against him, he’s basically...

the Guardian

Burnham could become PM on 17 July based on Labour leadership contest timetable – as it happened

The former Manchester mayor could be installed as prime minister in weeks if no other MP puts themselves forward

CNBC

Trump pledges rapid U.S. response for Venezuela after historic earthquakes kill dozens

The swift U.S. offer of assistance reflects a degree of diplomatic realignment between the Trump administration and the Venezuelan interim government.

BBC News

Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'

Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.

BBC News

Rachel Reeves backs Andy Burnham for prime minister

The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

BBC News

Watch: Moment earthquake hits Venezuela and leaves buildings collapsed

Video filmed by BBC reporters and contributors shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

the Guardian

The Guardian view on priorities for a new prime minister: foreign policy cannot be an afterthough...

Editorial: Keir Starmer came to power without a strategic concept of post-Brexit Britain’s place in the world. His successor must not repeat that...

the Guardian

It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own MPs | Aditya Chakrab...

To stay popular with the public – and his backbenchers – he’ll need to make big changes fast. That means changing the way the government borr...

the Guardian

‘I hear he’s extremely liberal’: Trump offers first comments on Andy Burnham

The US president told reporters the former Manchester mayor ‘probably won’t open up the North Sea’ for oil exploration

BBC News

'Typical Scotland': Tartan Army give their verdict on Miami match against Brazil

Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup are in peril after Brazil won 3-0 in Miami.

CNBC

Micron is tech's new margin king as memory crisis pushes company past Nvidia and Meta

Micron said in its earnings report that its gross margin jumped to 84.9% from 39% a year ago.

CNBC

Rescue work underway after quakes rock Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 100 miles west of Caracas, with a magnitude 7.5 tremor hitting less than a minute later, according to the U...

BBC News

Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans

But the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.

TechCrunch

Elon suffers another day short of trillionaire status | TechCrunch

Right now he's merely a several-hundred-billionaire, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index.

the Guardian

Government officials to lobby Andy Burnham to invest more than £13.5bn defence spend

Senior figures plan to convince Burnham to revive ‘war bonds’ when he becomes prime minister

CNBC

Trump meets defense CEOs as Iran operations strain U.S. missile stockpiles

The White House is pressing major defense firms to expand missile and munitions output as Iran talks and weapons stockpile concerns put new pressur...

CNBC

Micron stock jumps 15% as soaring prices from memory crunch lead to quadrupling of revenue

Micron's quarterly earnings report follows a 700% surge in the memory maker's stock price over the past year.

CNBC

White House requests $87.6 billion supplemental spending for Iran war, farm aid

White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought asked House Speaker Mike Johnson for billions in extra spending for the Iran war.

@coindesk

Bitcoin price news: BTC declines to $60,000 area as investors turn to stocks for investment gains

South Korean memory chip giant on Wednesday filed to raise nearly $30 billion in a U.S. offering.

TechCrunch

OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom | TechCrunch

Named Jalapeño, the new processor was designed specifically for the unique needs of OpenAI's inference systems.

TechCrunch

NTSB launches probe into fatal Texas Tesla crash | TechCrunch

The safety board, known for its thorough investigations, is probing the crash alongside the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

CNBC

Oil tankers with 35 million barrels stuck in Persian Gulf exited Strait of Hormuz since Iran deal

The jump in oil exports comes as the threat level for ships crossing Hormuz has been downgraded to "moderate."

CNBC

Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill ahead of tense meeting with GOP senators

President Donald Trump abruptly canceled the signing of a bill aimed at increasing housing affordability an hour before he was due at the Capitol f...

CNBC

Amazon's Zoox unveils redesigned robotaxi ahead of upcoming expansion

Zoox is updating its robotaxis as the Amazon division plots expansion in additional markets and prepares to charge for rides.

@coindesk

Trump refuses to sign law with U.S. CBDC ban, demands approval of elections bill

As Congress prepared to celebrate the president's signing of the bipartisan housing bill that contains a CBDC prohibition, Trump abruptly cancelled...

the Guardian

Andy Burnham plans to move parts of No 10 operation to Manchester

Makerfield MP considering northern base for PM’s office among measures to devolve power away from London

CNBC

OpenAI unveils first chip as part of Broadcom deal in effort to 'build the full stack'

Eight months after announcing a custom chip deal, OpenAI and Broadcom are revealing their first joint project: Jalapeño.

CNBC

Kalshi CEO says prediction market thinking about IPO, but not for this year

Tarek Mansour said to CNBC's "Squawk Box" it made sense for the company at the stage to think about a debut on public markets.

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Cboe revives S&P 500 binary options, chasing the market Polymarket popularized

One of the largest U.S. derivatives exchanges is bringing back yes/no bets on the S&P 500 after pulling them a decade ago, moving onto turf that Po...

BBC News

UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal

Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.

CNBC

Slate Auto says each $24,950 electric pickup truck will be profitable as it aims to be cash-flow ...

EV startup Slate Auto CEO Peter Faricy told CNBC that every vehicle the company produces will be gross margin positive.

CNBC

Trump claims Iran has assured U.S. there won't be tolls on the Strait of Hormuz

There will be no tolls, insurance costs, or charges of any kind for ships looking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said.

BBC News

Scotland fans face anxious World Cup wait after bruising Brazil defeat

Steve Clarke's side lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami but a third place finish Group C means they could still make the last 32 of the World Cup.

BBC News

Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary

Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.

CNBC

U.S. crude oil dips below $70 as tankers transit Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump intensified pressure on oil companies to lower gasoline prices following the recent decline in crude.

CNBC

Three New York Democrats backed by Mamdani win House seat primaries; 2 incumbents lose

Two candidates backed by the Democratic Socialist of America won their primaries, a year after the DSA-backed Zohran Mamdani won New York mayor's r...

@coindesk

Live updates: Bitcoin could drop to $59,000 in the short-term as liquidity dries up

Trading firm Wintermute's options desk puts bitcoin in a $61,242 to $63,563 range for Tuesday, with correlation rising across tokens and no fresh E...

BBC News

World's oldest football in Miami for Scotland versus Brazil

The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570, was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s.

BBC News

'Trash': England fans on either side of the Atlantic lament Ghana draw

England remain top of Group L, but will now have to wait until their game against Panama to ensure qualification for the World Cup knockout phase.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Thomas Tuchel's England must not panic after Ghana draw

England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.

@coindesk

BTC price news: Bitcoin drops to $62,000 as the chip selloff deepens for a second day

A renewed rout in semiconductor stocks pulled risk assets lower again, and crypto kept sliding. Bitcoin is down 5% on the week, with ether and the ...

BBC News

Watch: Football fans celebrate in Ghana after draw with England

Ghana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.

BBC News

Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran

The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.

@coindesk

AI chipmaker Cerebras down 11% after first public earnings report

While revenue was up 92% from year-ago levels, the company forecasted a lower core gross margin next quarter.

BBC News

UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.

BBC News

Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal

Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone.

CNBC

Senate backs Iran war powers resolution as GOP pressure grows on Trump's deal to end war

Senate Republicans want more details on Trump’s Iran deal as questions swirl around sanctions relief, nuclear restrictions and congressional appr...

BBC News

Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say

Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violation.

CNBC

Meta is building a prediction markets app. These stocks are falling in response

The report said that CEO Mark Zuckerberg directed staff to develop a prediction markets platform, internally known as "Arena."

the Guardian

Burnham and Starmer hold ‘frosty’ meeting to thrash out transition of power

With Burnham and his team potentially having only weeks before he becomes PM, Starmer has agreed to give him access to civil service

@coindesk

Meta is developing a prediction market app called ‘Arena’ as sector booms: NYT

The app would let users forecast future events using a points-based system rather than cash wagers, the report said, citing people familiar with th...

the Guardian

Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham have met away from No 10 to discuss transition – UK politics live

Prime minister said to have left Downing Street for secret meeting with his probable successor

CNBC

Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan to begin for ships stranded in Persian Gulf, maritime organizati...

More than 11,000 seafarers stuck in the Persian Gulf will begin to exit through the Hormuz Strait in a large-scale evacuation plan backed by Iran a...

@coindesk

Bitcoin's June fall below $60,000 highlights new institutional headwinds: Deutsche Bank

BTC's drop to its lowest level since late 2024 reflects a hawkish Federal Reserve, exchange-traded fund outflows and a shift of capital into AI, th...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Can England fans win Boston hearts after Scottish party?

After Scotland win the hearts of Boston, can England fans follow in their footsteps?

CNBC

Meta announces new smart glasses starting at $299, as Zuckerberg keeps pushing wearables

Meta executives have said they see the lightweight smart glasses as a step towards a more advanced device that includes screens in the lenses.

BBC News

UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children

Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".

the Guardian

Peter Murrell jailed for five years after embezzling £400,000 from SNP

Estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon is sentenced for stealing from party over 12-year period

the Guardian

Nigel Farage: I can spend £5m gift on Ferraris or betting on horses if I want

Reform leader says it is ‘purely private matter’ and it is not hypocritical to criticise Keir Starmer for receiving glasses

www.bbc.com

Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI

The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.

BBC News

Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?

As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.

@coindesk

Bitcoin slides to $62,300 as tech stock rout drags crypto lower

Bitcoin lost 2.5% to $62,300 and ether fell over 4% to $1,650, while $717 million in liquidations amplified losses across altcoins.

CNBC

Oracle sheds 21,000 roles over the past year amid wave of AI layoffs from tech giants

"The adoption and deployment of AI technologies across our operations have resulted, and may continue to result, in reductions to our workforce," O...

BBC News

Is watching England play bad for your health?

Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?

CNBC

U.S. issues sweeping Iran oil sanctions waivers, unlocking billions in revenue for Tehran

The U.S. issued a sweeping rollback of sanctions on Iranian oil, offering Tehran an economic lifeline as negotiations toward a peace deal proceed.

@coindesk

ETH, SOL, DOGE price news: Bitcoin slips toward $63,000 amid tech selloff

A rotation out of this year's best AI and chip stocks sank Asian markets, with South Korea's Kospi down 6%, and crypto fell with them. Bitcoin is d...

@coindesk

Live BTC markets: An 'altcoin season' signal flashed, but bitcoin's slide is what set it off

After nearly two years of declines, alts have run out of sellers and steadied, while bitcoin has dropped hard, sliding back toward $63,600.

www.bbc.com

Is watching England play bad for your health?

Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?

@coindesk

Trump signs orders to build a quantum computer and protect against the one that could break encry...

The White House issued twin executive orders to accelerate U.S. development of large-scale quantum computers while simultaneously hardening defense...

TechCrunch

Tesla pushes back on Autopilot narrative after fatal Texas crash | TechCrunch

Whether the Autopilot system was truly active, overridden, or malfunctioning likely won't be resolved until investigators finish combing through th...

www.bbc.com

US eases oil sanctions as Iran denies Vance claim on nuclear inspectors

Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

CNBC

'We'll see' — Trump hedges on guarantee Iran won't use oil profits to rebuild military

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the import of Iranian oil and refined products into the U.S. through at least August.

CNBC

Tesla faces federal probe after Model 3 slams into Texas home, killing 76-year-old

Harris County authorities said that the driver, Michael Butler, said that he had been using Tesla's partially automated driving systems.

@coindesk

U.S. Senate passes housing bill that carries four-year ban on a Fed CBDC

The idea of a U.S. central bank digital currency — though little more than a research topic at the Federal Reserve — may be getting formally bl...

www.bbc.com

Watch: What does Trump want from a new UK prime minister?

The US president was once considered to have a close friendship with Keir Starmer, but that quickly fell apart with the war in Iran.

www.bbc.com

Keir Starmer announces resignation as prime minister and Labour Party leader

Sir Keir delivered a statement to announce his planned departure from Downing Street.

the Guardian

Andy Burnham prepares for power as emotional Keir Starmer bows out

New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 unopposed after British prime minister’s resignation paves way for successor

the Guardian

Starmer resigns as UK prime minister - The Latest

Keir Starmer has announced he will stand down as prime minister after days of intense pressure from Labour MPs, including cabinet ministers, follow...

the Guardian

Keir Starmer’s resignation speech: anatomy of a picture

What can we learn from the prime minister’s address in Downing Street and the people looking on? By Ben Quinn Photograph Sean Smith

CNBC

Vance hails 'great progress' in U.S.-Iran talks despite 'threatening' and 'whining'

JD Vance said U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland made progress, with Tehran agreeing to allow IAEA inspectors back into Iran.

@coindesk

21Shares co-founder warns tokenization hype is outrunning Wall Street reality

Tokenization can improve settlement and asset movement, but key pieces of financial infrastructure remain unprepared for institutional-scale adoption.

@coindesk

Tokenization pioneers Securitize and tZERO clash over patents as Wall Street moves onchain

tZERO and Securitize are squaring off over tokenization patents as the market attracts more of Wall Street's attention.

the Guardian

Andy Burnham supporters divided over who should be his chancellor

Briefing war breaks out between advocates for Wes Streeting and those close to Ed Miliband

the Guardian

The Guardian view on Labour’s leadership: Andy Burnham has a story. He must also have a plan | ...

Editorial: Keir Starmer won power but never explained Britain’s crisis. The new MP for Makerfield offers a sharper diagnosis – and one that vot...

the Guardian

Keir Starmer has quit as prime minister – what will happen next in UK politics?

Britain will soon have its fifth prime minister in four years. How did we get here and what challenges await Starmer’s successor?

CNBC

SpaceX signs computing power deal with open-source AI startup Reflection worth up to $6.3 billion

SpaceX has turned its Colossus data center into a commercial computing power platform, landing recent deals with Anthropic, Google and Cursor.

the Guardian

Good luck, Andy Burnham – you’ll need more than a smile and a better bus service to succeed i...

As prime minister, Starmer acted with dignity. What a pity that those Labour colleagues who ousted him could not do the same, says Guardian columni...

CNBC

Meta's WhatsApp head to step down, will be replaced by Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah

Will Cathcart will step down as the head of WhatsApp and move into another role at the company. Kunal Shah will take over.

the Guardian

Keir Starmer resigns: what now? – podcast

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from Keir Starmer’s resignation

the Guardian

Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child sexual offences including rape

Former DUP leader convicted of 18 offences against two victims after high-profile trial that gripped Northern Ireland

the Guardian

Keir Starmer’s resignation speech: the six key takeaways

PM reminds listeners of his landslide general election win and achievements in office before ending with tribute to his family

CNBC

Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Fed, dies at age 100

Alan Greenspan presided over the Federal Reserve for 19 years under four presidents and mastered the art of obfuscation known as Fedspeak.

CNBC

Vance hails 'great progress' in U.S.-Iran talks despite 'threatening' and 'whining'

JD Vance said U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland made progress, with Tehran agreeing to allow IAEA inspectors back into Iran.

www.bbc.com

Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country

The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.

the Guardian

I disagree with Andy Burnham’s politics. But as former health secretaries, we both know the NHS...

As prime minister, he would have a unique chance to turn the world’s most bureaucratic health service into its most innovative one, says former h...

the Guardian

Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham to become Labour leader and PM

Former health secretary decides not to run, making Burnham overwhelming favourite to succeed Keir Starmer as soon as July

www.bbc.com

Philippines: School shooting leaves three dead, seven wounded

Police say they believe the attack was motivated by a "grudge" over bullying.

www.bbc.com

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full

Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.

the Guardian

Keir Starmer’s fatal flaw? The blankness on to which voters projected their years of frustratio...

His government was directionless and confused, and from that murk emerged the Peter Mandelson scandal, says Guardian columnist John Harris

the Guardian

Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister two years after historic election victory

Labour leader bows to mounting pressure after Andy Burnham’s success against Reform UK in Makerfield

CNBC

UK PM Starmer resigns as Britain faces its seventh leader in 10 years

Keir Starmer said he will resign as U.K. prime minister and Labour leader, triggering a contest to choose his successor.

the Guardian

Keir Starmer expected to announce departure as prime minister on Monday

Business secretary says Starmer is reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid overwhelming pressure from MPs

the Guardian

Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday as growing numbers of MPs back Burnham for PM �...

PM said to be reflecting on ‘political realities’, as president Trump joins in criticism of his leadership saying he has ‘failed badly’

the Guardian

Starmer expected to announce exit plan that will clear way for Burnham to become PM

Ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions on Monday morning with an autumn departure the most likely option

the Guardian

Andy Burnham sworn in as an MP after Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister - as it happened

The prime minister said a new leader will be in place before parliament returns in September

CNBC

U.S., Iran agree on roadmap for final deal and plan to end military operations in Lebanon

The talks were the first round of negotiations under a memorandum of understanding signed last week, which extended a tenuous ceasefire by 60 days.

CNBC

Colombian right-wing candidate De La Espriella wins tight presidential race

Abelardo De La Espriella had 49.66% of the vote while his rival, Senator Ivan Cepeda, trailed by some 250,000 votes at 48.70%.

CNBC

CNBC Daily Open: U.K.'s Keir Starmer on the verge of quitting

A war of words in Westminster could cost U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer his job, as the leader looks set to resign amid pressure from within his ...

CNBC

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to outline exit plan as pressure to quit builds

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to set out a timetable for his departure later.

@coindesk

Bitcoin developers look to remove old fee signal that leaks wallet clues

A helpful feature of speeding up transactions has become redundant and a "fingerprint" for tracking. Developers now want to do away with it.

@coindesk

BTC, ETH, SOL price: What next as bitcoin drifts under $64,000

sian stocks and tech climbed as the US and Iran agreed a roadmap to a final peace deal, sending oil below $80. Crypto stayed soft, with bitcoin dow...

CNBC

Here are 3 big things to watch in the stock market this coming week

FedEx reports earnings, and the Fed's preferred inflation gauge is due out.

CNBC

S&P 500 closes lower as tech stocks slide; SpaceX notches 3-day losing streak: Live updates

The S&P 500 declined on Monday as tech shares tumbled.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Cape Verde fans react to their goal against Uruguay live on BBC News

During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal aga...

CNBC

Oil falls as Qatar, Pakistan announce 60-day roadmap for U.S.-Iran deal

Oil prices fluctuated on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened renewed military action against Iran.

BBC Sport

Wimbledon 2026: Serena Williams to make surprise singles comeback after taking wildcard

Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.

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CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in Edinburgh anti-Muslim attacks probe

A topless man can be seen driving erratically in Edinburgh before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider.

@coindesk

Ethereum's biggest 'sandwich' bot drained of $7.5 million in ironic exploit

Blockaid said an attacker tricked Jaredfromsubway.eth into approving fake trading routes, then used those approvals to drain WETH, USDC and USDT.

kevinak.se

Who Actually Owns Your ATProto Identity? Hint: It's Probably Not You

ATProto gives your PDS operator full control of your signing and rotation keys, letting them impersonate you across every app in the ecosystem or kill

the Guardian

As Starmer eyes the exit, here’s a vital lesson for Andy Burnham: first impressions are everyth...

If the Makerfield MP is to be our next PM, he needs some immediate and memorable cost of living policies to avoid his predecessor’s fate, says Gu...

CNBC

Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes as Vance leads peace talks in Switzerland

The talks in Switzerland were the first to be held under the terms of a memorandum of understanding agreed a week ago.

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First round of US-Iran talks end with 'encouraging progress', mediators say

The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.

CNBC

UK's Starmer considers political future, could decide as soon as Monday

The threat to Starmer's position increased sharply on Friday when former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham won a seat in parliament.

BBC Sport

World Cup quiz: Name every Golden Boot winner

How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Eloy Room equals saves record as Curacao create history

Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.

@coindesk

BTC, ETH, SOL price news: Bitcoin holds near $64,000 amid US-Iran ceasefire talks

Crypto firmed over the weekend after Friday's sell-off, with bitcoin recovering toward $64,000. Permanent ceasefire talks open in Switzerland, but ...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Deniz Undav's journey from factory floor to World Cup star

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 W...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - does new format skew figures?

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...

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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.

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Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates

The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit

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Nine people critically injured in fatal Bedford train crash

British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.

CNBC

U.S. and Iran begin peace talks amid conflicting claims over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's military said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to continued Israeli military strikes in Lebanon; the U.S. said it remains open.

CNBC

Trump tells Axios he no longer views Anthropic as a national security threat

Anthropic last week disabled access to its most advanced models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after Trump ordered it to block foreign ​nationals from ac...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Why Harry Kane is different at this World Cup - Alan Shearer

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

TechCrunch

From PGP to Mythos: a brief history of export controls that didn't stop anyone | TechCrunch

For the last 30 years, stopping the flow of cybersecurity-related software has proven to be ineffective. It's unclear why it would work now with An...

CNBC

Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions

The Iran team are commuting from their tournament base in co-host Mexico for their group games in the U.S. due to visa uncertainties and the war.

the Guardian

Corbyn criticises ‘strange’ lack of policy in leadership debate and says Burnham must offer r...

Former Labour leader says Burnham too accepting of austerity and ‘doesn’t appear to be doing anything differently internationally’

CNBC

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again and says its negotiating team is heading to Switzerland

Iran's joint military command said the Strait of Hormuz was closed, citing in part U.S. "bad faith" and "its clear breach of its commitments."

www.bbc.com

Several reported killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire

The IDF said it struck "Hezbollah targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: The real Brazil have still to show up

While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.

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What type of World Cup fan are you?

Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.

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What we know about fatal Bedford train crash and emergency response

Nine people are in a critical condition out of a total of 28 still in hospital on Saturday, emergency services say.

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Driver dead and 33 passengers seriously injured in Bedford train collision

The crash, which happened at about 17:15 BST, has left almost 90 people hurt.

www.bbc.com

Scotland fans dejected after loss to Morocco at World Cup

Fans at home and at the World Cup in the US watched as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco.

Lloyd's List

Iran imposes mandatory insurance on ships transiting Strait of Hormuz, with fees likely to follow

Iran has asserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that vessels comply with new terms and conditions to transit, including mandator...

CNBC

DOJ rebuffs judge's request to put in writing it won't move forward with 'anti-weaponization' fund

The DOJ in May announced it was creating the fund as part of a settlement of President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Reve...

CNBC

Oil tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz jumps after U.S. and Iran implement deal to open sea lane

The U.S.-Iran deal has raised questions about how the Strait of Hormuz will be governed after the toll-free period ends.

www.bbc.com

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported

The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.

the Guardian

Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit

Ministers say PM faces being forced out by party if he does not act, with one calling his departure inevitable

@coindesk

Live updates: Bitcoin has traded below its mining cost for five months, squeezing miners

About 20% of miners are now unprofitable, and publicly traded miners sold more than 32,000 bitcoin in the first quarter to cover operating costs, m...

www.bbc.com

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7

The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

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Rapist who 'catfished' Muslim men on Snapchat and Grindr jailed

Police now believe Waleed Saeed had dozens more victims, who they are now appealing to come forward.

the Guardian

Andy Burnham: our next Prime Minister? – podcast

Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot chat through what happens as Burnham returns to Westminster as an MP, and potential challenger to Starmer

the Guardian

Two men jailed for arson attacks on property linked to Keir Starmer

Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc imprisoned for seven years and two years respectively

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Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah

It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.

www.bbc.com

Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win represents remarkable personal success for him

Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.

the Guardian

What next for Andy Burnham? Five key questions after Makerfield win

Labour veteran is expected to launch a leadership bid, but some critics feel he is yet to clarify his policy positions

the Guardian

I saw all Reform’s weaknesses on display in Makerfield – Farage should be worried | John Harris

From a hopeless candidate to botched strategy, this latest byelection defeat is telling. But for Labour, there is still a long and arduous journey ...

the Guardian

Reform investigates whether Makerfield candidate’s sexist posts were costly

Nigel Farage admits result was ‘disappointing’ after party hoped for tightly fought battle with Burnham

BBC Sport

Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape, French prosecutors confirm

French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

TechCrunch

Telegram ban in India sparks a rush to VPNs, rival apps | TechCrunch

Telegram argues India should block specific content, not an entire platform used by millions.

the Guardian

Starmer says he will stand in any Labour leadership contest against Burnham

Prime minister suggests he will not ‘walk away’ despite Burnham’s comfortable victory in Makerfield byelection

@coindesk

Microsoft identifies malware 'worm' that hijacks crypto wallets, spreads through USB drives

The software intercepts shortcut files and directs them to install a worm that harvests private keys from the Windows clipboard and inserts its own...

www.bbc.com

Scotland fans fly 22 hours in tiny plane to World Cup match

David Smith and Fraser MacIntyre flew across the Atlantic, with stops in Iceland, Greenland and northern Canada.

www.bbc.com

US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip

Lenanon says 18 people were killed in clashes in the south and the IDF reports four soldiers killed, despite a truce meant to be in place in the co...

the Guardian

UK borrows more than expected as impact of Iran war takes toll

May figure of £23.3bn underlines challenge facing Andy Burnham if he ends up as Labour leader

www.bbc.com

In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal

His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028 presidential run.

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Watch: Andy Burnham delivers victory speech

Andy Burnham delivers his victory speech after Makerfiled by-election.

CNBC

Oil prices rise after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Geneva are abruptly postponed

Oil prices turned lower after Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire from 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a U.S. official told CNBC.

CNBC

U.S.-Iran accord hits early snag after Swiss talks fail to proceed as planned

Analysts reckon a lasting resolution to the Middle East conflict will take some time to materialize.

www.bbc.com

Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech

Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.

the Guardian

This major Makerfield victory has made it inevitable: it’s now time for Keir Starmer to step as...

Andy Burnham’s positive vision has struck a powerful blow to Reform – but the PM risks diminishing the impact by clinging on in No 10, says Nea...

CNBC

UK gilt yields jump as borrowing rises and PM Starmer faces leadership challenge

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.

www.bbc.com

Andy Burnham says his Makerfield by-election win could be turning point

The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes.

www.bbc.com

What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it

BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.

the Guardian

Polls close in Makerfield byelection as Andy Burnham eyes No 10

Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor predicted to beat Reform but Keir Starmer is unlikely to easily step aside

the Guardian

Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership chall...

Greater Manchester mayor says result represents Labour’s ‘final chance to change’, after soundly beating Reform UK and Restore Britain

the Guardian

Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South in shock loss for the SNP

Tories’ Douglas Lumsden says city has spoken ‘loud and clear’ in support of the North Sea oil and gas industry

CNBC

U.S.-Iran deal in photos: ships in the Strait of Hormuz, daily life in Tehran

The first signs of a post-war recovery are emerging across the Middle East after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at ending the...

CNBC

Trump claims Iran deal is 'unconditional surrender,' says his power has 'no limits': Axios

Trump said in an interview with Axios on Thursday evening stateside that he negotiated the deal to prevent the conflict from triggering a global de...

the Guardian

Burnham calls for ‘new path for Britain’ as Starmer vows to fight any leadership challenge �...

Burnham hails ‘turning point’ for the country after resounding byelection victory over Reform UK

CNBC

Global stock markets close lower on Friday as investors assess durability of U.S.-Iran peace deal

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday defended Trump's interim agreement with Iran, saying any economic relief for Tehran would depend on the co...

www.bbc.com

US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'

Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".

CNBC

U.S. Navy ends blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas

The Navy on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas at the direction of President Donald Trump.

CNBC

Next week's inflation data just got even more important. Here's what's ahead for the market

Investors will now laser in on any signs that the central bank could hike interest rates against a backdrop of a buoyant stock market.

the Guardian

Pete Hegseth accuses Nato countries of ‘free riding’ in combative address

US defence secretary addresses allies in latest attempt to get Europe to raise military budgets

CNBC

Trump administration temporarily cuts student loan interest rates for borrowers on autopay

The Trump administration announced it will offer federal student loan borrowers who sign up for autopay a larger interest rate discount.

CNBC

Vance says U.S. isn’t giving Iran ‘a cent’ as he defends Trump peace deal

"The only way the Iranians get any of these resources ... is if they comply fully" with the terms of the deal, Vice President JD Vance said.

www.bbc.com

Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

the Guardian

How did you overcome your Brexit fallouts with family or friends?

A decade on have you healed the rift or is your relationship beyond repair?

www.bbc.com

Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe

The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

CNBC

S&P 500 closes higher, Nasdaq climbs nearly 2% as chips fuel comeback from Fed sell-off: Live upd...

Stocks closed out the holiday-shortened week in positive territory.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: What have we learned from a thrilling first week?

BBC Sport takes a look at the talking points from the first week of World Cup.

www.bbc.com

Men jailed over work for Chinese intelligence in UK

They were found guilty of assisting a foreign intelligence service, an offence under the National Security Act.

www.bbc.com

Interest rates kept on hold at 3.75%

The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

www.bbc.com

The rise of the World Cup's refugee stars

Germany's Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes.

CNBC

Here are the odds of SpaceX becoming the world's most valuable company

SpaceX debuted as the fifth-biggest stock. The path to third place could take years, at least according to options prices.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Every team at the World Cup ranked after one game

All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champio...

TechCrunch

AI is hurting Apple in more ways than one: it may force iPhone price increases | TechCrunch

CEO Tim Cook said in a recent interview that the situation is "unsustainable."

CNBC

Hegseth warns NATO allies that some nations will 'fail' U.S. defense review

The U.S. defense secretary also said it was "shameful" that European allies refused to give U.S. forces access to bases to strike Iran. 

CNBC

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid Iran war peace prospects

@coindesk

Live: Bitcoin and ether ETFs lost $111 million combined as rate-cut hopes died

Total market value has held flat near $2.26 trillion since Tuesday, with the recovery losing momentum after the Fed killed rate-cut hopes and spot ...

www.bbc.com

Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery

A refinery and a shopping centre burned after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.

the Guardian

Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – ...

Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime minister

CNBC

SpaceX adds longtime Elon Musk ally Roelof Botha to board

Roelof Botha, who worked with Elon Musk at PayPal in the dot-com era before becoming a prominent venture capitalist, is joining the SpaceX board.

CNBC

Trump hits back at critics as Iran peace deal fuels debate over U.S. concessions

The deal sees both sides commit to further talks to reach a final agreement over the next 60 days and includes a $300 billion plan for Iran's recon...

@coindesk

The bond market is flashing a clear signal on interest rates. Bitcoin bulls should take note

The bond market is sending a signal that complicates prospects of a near-term bitcoin bull run.

www.bbc.com

What's in the agreement between the US and Iran?

The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for ...

www.bbc.com

Apple boss Tim Cook says prices to rise due to memory chip costs

The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected.

@coindesk

MTSR news: Strategy's STRC preferred stock drops to a record low $89

The slide has paused the above-par share sales Strategy uses to fund bitcoin purchases, and it is the same stock whose dividends forced the company...

@coindesk

BTC, ETH, SOL price news: Majors slide on hawkish Fed even as Trump signs Iran deal

The Fed held rates but signaled it is more worried about inflation than growth in Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting.

www.bbc.com

Watch: Fans celebrate England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia

Supporters for both sides turned out in droves to watch England v Croatia in their opening match of the World Cup.

the Guardian

Why is there so much interest in a byelection in north-west England?

About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minster

www.bbc.com

Trump and Iran's president sign initial deal aiming to end war

Iran's nuclear programme, the main reason stated by the US for the conflict, is still to be negotiated.

@coindesk

BitGo's $50 million buyback sparks rally after shares lost 65% since IPO

The buyback comes as newly public digital-asset firms face a tougher environment, with crypto markets lagging and investor attention shifting towar...

@coindesk

FIFA wanted Avalanche's blockchain to help curb World Cup ticket scalping. Here's how it's going

In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we're looking at how FIFA is using the Avalanche blockchain to test out a new ticketing system.

CNBC

CEOs of Anthropic and Google DeepMind call for U.S.-led AI coalition in meeting at G7

Tech leaders and heads of state, including President Donald Trump, joined a meeting about AI standards at the G7 Summit.

CNBC

Fed holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for credit cards, savings rates, mortgage...

Here’s a look at how the Fed's June interest rate decision may affect your finances.

CNBC

Fed meeting recap: Warsh announces task forces to overhaul major Federal Reserve operations

The Federal Reserve’s rate decision on Wednesday marks the first one with Kevin Warsh at the helm.

TechCrunch

Only 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows |...

Although Wall Street loves AI, every day Americans are significantly less optimistic about the industry, a new report from Pew Research shows.

@coindesk

Federal Reserve holds rates steady in first decision under Chair Kevin Warsh

Traders now turn to Warsh's debut press conference for clues how the central bank's communication will change under his leadership.

BBC Sport

Jude Bellingham: Why unique talent is key to England's World Cup dreams

After tough love from England head coach Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham's World Cup build-up points to a special talent who can be a key figure in ...

the Guardian

Russia warship fires warning shot at British couple – The Latest

Keir Starmer has called the firing of warning shots by a Russian warship at a British yacht sailing across the Channel on Tuesday ‘deeply concern...

CNBC

Trump and Iran's President Pezeshkian sign memorandum aimed to end war

President Trump earlier said at the G7 summit that the memorandum of understanding with Iran "might not be the kind of document that I should be si...

the Guardian

Starmer warns against ‘looking backwards’ to Brexit after rivals back UK’s return to EU

Speaking at the G7 summit, prime minister says he stands by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to rejoin bloc

@coindesk

Elon Musk's SpaceX is now worth nearly twice all of bitcoin at $2.6 trillion

Eight days after its IPO, SpaceX has surged past $2.5 trillion to become the world's sixth-largest company. And market watchers say it is pulling t...

www.bbc.com

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism

Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon".

CNBC

Trump says U.S. will 'go right back to dropping bombs' if he doesn't like Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday at the G7 conference that the U.S. will "go right back to dropping bombs" if he doesn't like the Iran deal.

@coindesk

Heir to 135-year Gulf dynasty is moving a $6 trillion trade market onto blockchain rails

Heir to 135-year Gulf dynasty is moving a $6 trillion trade market onto blockchain rails

@coindesk

Warsh's first Fed meeting could be more about communication than rates

While monetary policy is expected to remain unchanged, markets are focused on whether the new chair begins reshaping how the U.S. central bank comm...

the Guardian

Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson

Education secretary describes historical practice in England as a ‘shameful period’ in country’s history

CNBC

BMW stock slumps to 5-year low as Iran war and China slowdown spark profit warning

BMW blamed a slowdown in its Chinese market, as well as disruption from the Iran war, as two reasons for the slashed guidance. 

@coindesk

Three Fed signals that could make the bitcoin (BTC) price pop: Crypto Daily

Your day-ahead look for June 17, 2026

www.bbc.com

Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel

The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired.

the Guardian

‘Is it really as close as it looks?’ - your questions on the Makerfield byelection answered

Tomorrow is Andy Burnham’s day of destiny as he seeks to return to parliament in a bid to become prime minister. Our North of England corresponde...

@coindesk

Live updates: Bitcoin bottom signal flashes as holders absorbed 125,000 BTC in June

Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio hit a level that has marked every cycle low since 2015, but in each case it preceded months of basing rather than an immedia...

the Guardian

Russian warship incident in Channel deeply concerning, says Starmer

PM says firing of warning shots at yacht was reckless and UK is dealing with proxy attacks from Russia ‘every day’

CNBC

From supply shock to oil glut: IEA flags scale of demand destruction caused by Iran war

The energy supply shock triggered by the Iran War has prompted the IEA to slash its global oil demand forecast.

CNBC

SpaceX stock sinks 5%, losing momentum after a multiday rally

Elon Musk's space and AI company has seen its stock surge since its blockbuster IPO on Friday.

CNBC

Three Iranian tankers exit U.S. blockade for first time in months as shipowners eye Hormuz in 'wa...

At least three Iranian tankers carrying nearly five million barrels of crude oil have exited the U.S. Navy blockade.

the Guardian

Burnham says he wants to ensure Makerfield byelection ‘changes British politics’, in eve-of-p...

Greater Manchester mayor tells supporters a vote for him is a vote to ‘power up north of England’ and end ‘40 years of trickle-down economics...

CNBC

These stocks should outperform as the Iran deal is finalized, says UBS

With a deal on the horizon, UBS thinks that stocks like Southwest Airlines and Eastman Chemicals could benefit from a potential settlement.

the Guardian

Will a ban keep the UK’s kids off social media? – podcast

Governments around the world want to keep under-16s off YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Australia has introduced a ban and now the UK is doing the s...

www.bbc.com

Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?

The BBC's Tom Bateman looks at the US president's reaction to what he called "vicious" strikes.

CNBC

Jim Cramer says SpaceX investors aren't buying earnings — they're buying Elon Musk

CNBC's Jim Cramer said SpaceX investors are betting on Elon Musk's vision and track record, rather than the company's current earnings power.

arseniyshestakov.com

Apple is about to make Hide My Email useless

Yesterday, June 15, 2026, a small and unimportant announcement appeared in Apple developer news: New domain for Sign in with Apple and iCloud+ Hide...

CNBC

Intel begins production of most-advanced chip, inching closer to possible Apple deal

Intel is entering production of 18A-P, its most-advanced chip node that could be the target of a coming deal with Apple

CNBC

Michael Burry says he's tempted to bet against SpaceX, but passes on expensive options

Burry argued the company's market capitalization had reached levels that dwarf many established businesses and fortunes.

TechCrunch

Bug in FIFA World Cup internal system gave anyone ability to modify TV stream | TechCrunch

A security researcher said a flaw in FIFA’s online platforms allowed her to access several internal systems, including one that could have allowe...

the Guardian

The tide is turning on Thames Water: special administration looks best | Nils Pratley

It is still not totally clear what the government wants but the political mood seems to be shifting towards a decision

CNBC

Rivian laying off hundreds of workers amid R2 launch

Rivian said Tuesday it was laying off hundreds of workers, or less than 2% of its workforce.

TechCrunch

SpaceX passes Amazon as valuation balloons to $2.7T | TechCrunch

SpaceX's valuation has increased by $1 trillion since its shares started trading on Friday.

CNBC

Snap unveils $2,195 AR glasses as CEO Evan Spiegel bets on post-smartphone future

Snap is launching its first AR glasses geared toward the broader public instead of developers.

@coindesk

Ethereum (ETH) news: Glamsterdam upgrade moves into its final development stage

Developers are entering the final stretch of work on Glamsterdam, the network's next major upgrade, as teams begin testing a version of the fork in...

CNBC

FBI says it disrupted alleged plot targeting UFC event at White House

FBI Director Kash Patel said multiple people are in custody after law enforcement disrupted an alleged plot targeting Sunday’s UFC event at the W...

CNBC

Trump signals he could send details of Iran deal to Congress

The peace deal announced Sunday is meeting lukewarm reactions from Congress, including some allies of President Donald Trump.

@coindesk

XRP News: Ripple invests in Flutterwave, bringing RLUSD and XRP Ledger to payments in Africa

The deal values Flutterwave at $3.2 billion, and will integrate Ripple's RLUSD and the XRP Ledger network to speed cross-border payments across Afr...

CNBC

SpaceX rises 4% to leapfrog Amazon in market cap, closes short of Microsoft

CEO Elon Musk said Sunday that the company "might be able to reach approximately" $1 trillion revenue in 2030.

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‘Daylight robbery but worth it’ - what fans are spending on World Cup

Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?

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SpaceX to acquire Cursor for $60B in stock, days after blockbuster IPO | TechCrunch

The deal is supposed to help SpaceX's struggling AI division. The company told IPO investors it sees a $26 trillion addressable market in AI.

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UK will have to ‘dial back’ military plans without more funding, says chief of defence

Rich Knighton tells Lords committee he is ‘most concerned’ about impact on day-to-day military activities

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SpaceX buys AI coding start-up Cursor for $60bn days after IPO

Elon Musk's rocket company has agreed to buy Cursor, which uses AI to automate the process of writing code.

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India orders temporary ban on Telegram over exam fraud concerns | TechCrunch

The restrictions include a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 and a requirement to disable the app's message editing feature.

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Palestine Action ban will be overturned, group’s co-founder vows

Speaking after appeal court ruled ban lawful, Huda Ammori says fight will be won in the courts or ‘on the streets’

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Trump turns his attention to Ukraine ahead of Iran deal: 'I’m going to do whatever I can’

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that "Russia should make a deal" to end its four-year war in Ukraine.

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Brent oil dips below $80 per barrel for first time since March

Global oil prices tumbled to a three-month low on Tuesday as the Iran peace agreement dominated the G7 meeting in France.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup could boost this struggling sportsbook owner, Wedbush says

FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment is likely to see some upside from the FIFA World Cup and further expand its presence in the U.S., per Wedbush S...

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How Elon Musk's second-in-command Gwynne Shotwell helped turn SpaceX into an IPO giant

CNBC spoke to people who've worked with SpaceX's president and chief operating officer.

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Mystery Polymarket trader turned $4 million into $9 million after Spain's shocking World Cup draw

A days-old account turned about $4 million into a $9 million profit betting against Spain, an anomaly trade that onchain sleuths are asking whether...

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Trump denies U.S. will put 'any money' into Iran, as he meets allies at G7 summit

Washington and Tehran announced a memorandum of understanding had been reached over the weekend.