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A Literal Coverup: What Is the Kennedy Center Hiding Behind Those Tarps?
The New York Times - 20 Jun 2026 01:18
The arts center says it pulled President Trumps name from the building front. But the result remains hidden by tarps, prompting questions and speculation.
Trump hits back at Meloni after she said he 'completely made up' claim she 'begged' him for picture
Sky News - 20 Jun 2026 12:55
Donald Trump has hit back at Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni after she accused him of making up a story that she begged him for a picture.
Tourist dies after huge fire destroys luxury beach resort
Sky News - 20 Jun 2026 04:07
A woman has died and almost 1,700 tourists have been evacuated after a major fire tore through a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic.
New Strait of Hormuz Closure Announcement Threatens the Slow Uptick in Traffic
The New York Times - 20 Jun 2026 18:23
Fifty-five ships had passed through the strait on Saturday, the U.S. military said. But then Irans military said it was closing the waterway once again.
Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received dark money from ICE detention contractor
The Guardian - 20 Jun 2026 15:00
Report finds close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, which profits from anti-immigration crackdownJim Jordan is among the most famous names in this stretch of Ohio.The congressman and chair of the powe...
Key Trump allies and Musk on leaked list for secretive Peter Thiel retreat
The Guardian - 20 Jun 2026 12:00
Figures including Jared Kushner and Scott Bessent named in directory of Dialog participants that was exposed onlineA website leak has exposed participants in the secretive, Peter Thiel-founded Dialog retreats which inclu...
Israeli strikes kill at least 16 in southern Lebanon despite reports of renewed ceasefire
The Guardian - 20 Jun 2026 11:54
Outbreak of fighting between Hezbollah and Israel has forced mediators to cancel US-Iran peace talks in SwitzerlandIsraeli strikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least 16 people, local authorities said on Saturday, d...
Gay and trans conversion therapy ban bill expected to be published
Sky News - 20 Jun 2026 11:37
A bill to ban gay and transgender conversion therapy is expected to be published next week, multiple sources have told Sky News.
Death rate at camp in DR Congo spikes amid fears of Ebola spiralling
Sky News - 20 Jun 2026 11:04
At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for displaced citizens in northeastern Congo, with some confirmed to have died from Ebola, in a sign the disease could be spreading quickly there.
Mines, Logistics and Deep Uncertainty Threaten a Middle East Oil Rebound
The New York Times - 20 Jun 2026 09:02
More oil is getting out of the Persian Gulf, but the regions producers are looking for signs that it is safe as they ramp up plans for alternative routes.
Edinburgh airport reopens after security alert but passengers warned of knock on effect
The Guardian - 20 Jun 2026 04:43
Suspicious package prompted partial evacuation of terminal building but flights were resuming after explosives disposal experts gave all-clearEdinburgh airport reopened on Saturday morning after parts of the terminal bui...
Apology over illegal Israeli settlements brochures criticised
Sky News - 20 Jun 2026 04:00
Campaigners have criticised an apology from the organisers of an Israeli property show in London after illegal settlements were advertised at the event.
'Donald Trump Sits Utterly Alone': Biographer Claims Ivanka Has Distanced Herself From 'Vacant' Melania Marriage
IBTimes - 20 Jun 2026 23:58
Author Michael Wolff claims Donald Trump is now 'utterly alone' in the White House, estranged from daughter Ivanka and stuck in a 'vacant' marriage with Melania, in a new preview for his podcast Inside Tr...
Ubisoft founder killed in plane crash
Sky News - 20 Jun 2026 23:50
The founder of Ubisoft, the gaming company behind Assassin's Creed, has been killed in a plane crash.
Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
BBC - 20 Jun 2026 23:46
The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?
Taylor Swift Gives Blake Lively a Second Chance With Surprise Wedding Invite: Report
IBTimes - 20 Jun 2026 23:43
Reports that Taylor Swift has invited Blake Lively to her wedding with Travis Kelce have revived questions about the state of their friendship following months of reported strain.
Three men killed following fire in west London
BBC - 20 Jun 2026 23:29
The men were rescued from a pavilion in White City but died shortly after, authorities said.
At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss
BBC - 20 Jun 2026 23:26
Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.
Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
BBC - 20 Jun 2026 23:21
Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
BBC - 20 Jun 2026 23:18
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
BBC - 20 Jun 2026 23:18
If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.
Ecuador v Curaçao: World Cup 2026 - live
The Guardian - 20 Jun 2026 23:17
World Cup kick-off: 8pm EDT/1am BST/10am AEST Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail AlexEcuador:Hernán Galíndez; Piero Hincapié, Willian Pacho, Pervis Estupiñan; Alan Franco, Jordu Alcívar, Pedro Vite, M...