FIFA World Cup: the politics and profits of the beautiful game
The World Cup has yet to start, but politics, war, and controversy are already competing with football.
Day: June 8, 2026
Netanyahu says hostilities ceased after Israeli strikes made Iran stop attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Monday that Israel’s strikes on Iran had deterred the Islamic republic from launching further attacks, leading to a cessation of hostilities between the two adversaries. However, Netanyahu warned i…
Barron Trump’s new energy drink hits store shelves – but it comes with an eye-watering price tag
Barron Trump’s Yerba Mate drinks will cost customers $39 for a 12-pack
Apple announces new Apple Intelligence features for its apps, including a Notify Me feature in Safari and a Call Context feature in the Phone app (John Quintet/iPhone in Canada)
John Quintet / iPhone in Canada:
Apple announces new Apple Intelligence features for its apps, including a Notify Me feature in Safari and a Call Context feature in the Phone app — Apple is bringing new Apple Intelligence features t…
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez holds talks in Turkey with Erdogan on trade, energy and mining
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Monday for talks aimed at deepening cooperation, particularly in trade, energy, and mining, according to a statement from the Turkish leader’s o…
Nuclear risks rise as powers expand and modernise arsenals: SIPRI study
Nuclear states walking away from disarmament commitments amid heightened escalation dangers, leading institute warns.
How to download the iOS 27 developer beta right now (and which models support it)
Apple’s WWDC 2026 was full of updates for the daily iPhone user experience – here’s how you can try iOS 27 early for free.
Every iPhone model that supports the iOS 27 update (and which older ones don’t)
Here’s a breakdown of which iPhone models will support the next iOS update – and which ones Apple is leaving behind.
Apple announces Visual Intelligence updates, including a new Siri mode in the Camera app for analyzing real-world objects and support for visionOS (Hartley Charlton/MacRumors)
Hartley Charlton / MacRumors:
Apple announces Visual Intelligence updates, including a new Siri mode in the Camera app for analyzing real-world objects and support for visionOS — Apple today unveiled significant upgrades to Visual I…
Russian interference in Armenia: A nation tested by disinformation
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia is moving to distance itself from Russia and forge closer ties with the European Union. Despite pro-Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the government, the pro-European candidate w…