The weather in the US tried to put a stop to the France-Iraq game at the World Cup on June 22… and it did: the game had to be halted for two hours as a huge thunderstorm hit in Philadelphia, where it was being held. France ended up winning 3-0, with…
World Cup 2026: Tartan Army turns Little Havana into ‘Little Scotland’
Thousands of Scotland supporters turned Miami’s Little Havana neighbourhood into “Little Scotland” on Monday, with the Tartan Army marching through the streets with bagpipes and drums ahead of their match with Brazil in the city later this week.
Trump lawsuit against Los Angeles dismissed in fresh legal defeat for administration
A California court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump’s administration against Los Angeles over a city ordinance limiting its cooperation with federal immigration authorities
Mossad chief plotting new ways to topple Iranian regime, says report
New director hopes to transform spy agency after taking on the role earlier this month
Afghan Taliban to meet EU officials in rare meeting behind closed doors
Afghans make up one of the largest groups of migrants seeking asylum in the European Union
‘Bibi is hysterical about it’: How US-Iran understanding is rattling Israel over Lebanon
Israel expresses deep concern over new US-Iran understandings potentially legitimizing Tehran’s influence in Lebanon and restricting Israeli military actions against Hezbollah. Concerns arise from recent talks and a memorandum of understanding that Is…
Trump anticipates better relationship with Colombia under new leader
Abelardo de la Espriella, who preliminary results suggest is Colombia’s next president, had Trump’s endorsement.
Iran denies any plans for inspectors to visit nuclear sites
Iran downplayed Vice President JD Vance’s suggestion that U.N. inspectors will return soon to the country’s damaged nuclear facilities.
How Sam Altman’s 80+ personal investments, many from his time at YC, benefit from ties to OpenAI; 10+ companies have discussed business deals with OpenAI (Wall Street Journal)
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How Sam Altman’s 80+ personal investments, many from his time at YC, benefit from ties to OpenAI; 10+ companies have discussed business deals with OpenAI — OpenAI CEO’s holdings in Helion and other companies hav…
Europe faces warmest year on record as heatwave batters continent
Europeans face sweltering temperatures once again, as another heatwave brings disruption in schools, rail services and sport events, as officials fear heat-related health risks. Temperatures are expected to hit 39 degrees celsius, heading to be the ho…