Trump endorses Paxton in Texas, gambling on a challenger with baggage in a crucial race
Trump’s move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.
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Dozens of romance scammers arrested after specialist fraud squad investigation
The specialist team of financial crime experts is working “in the shadows” to hunt down scammers online.
Friendship or geopolitics? BBC breaks down Xi and Putin relationship
The BBC’s Laura Bicker and Steven Rosenberg explain the relationship between the Russian and Chinese leaders as the pair meet in Beijing.
Lebanon says 19 killed in Israeli air strikes
Ten people were killed in a single strike on a house, including three children and three women, Lebanon’s health ministry says.
Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleading
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough’s online posts contained unproven claims.
UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say
Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.
Going, going, gone…What happens at Man City after Guardiola departs?
Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart discuss what Manchester City do now after missing out on the Premier League title, along with strong reports that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club in the summer.
The crucial split-second call that could deny Spurs safety
A controversial split-second call leaves Tottenham are left fighting for Premier League survival and dignity to avoid the ultimate humiliation on the last day of the season, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
‘Exceptional’ Arsenal celebrate as Premier League title is secured
Watch the moment Arsenal players and staff celebrate as they secure their first Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City draw 1-1 at Bournemout
Young drivers targeted by ‘ghost brokers’ selling fake car insurance online
The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.
Twenty-two years and 15,000km later: fluke discovery sets new record for humpback whale journey
Whale first photographed off the coast of Brazil in 2003 spotted off north-east Australia in September 2025
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A humpback whale has made a 15,000km journey from Brazil to Australia, marking what researchers believe is the longest distance ever documented between sightings of an...
Plex Triples Lifetime Subscription Cost To $750
BrianFagioli shares a report from NERDS.xyz: Plex is raising the price of a new Lifetime Plex Pass from $249.99 to $749.99 on July 1. That’s a $500 increase for media server software. Plex says it needs the money for “long-term development” and future features, but a lot of self-hosting folks are already wondering if this is basically a soft way of killing the Lifetime option without officially...
Literary Prizewinners Are Facing AI Allegations. It Feels Like the New Normal
Three of five regional winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize are suspected of relying on chatbots. They’re certainly not alone.
‘We can reach our target’ – De Zerbi defiant after Chelsea defeat
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he was pleased with side’s performance, despite their 2-1 defeat at Chelsea, a result which means their fight against relegation from the Premier League will go to the final day.
Bournemouth in Europe for first time – but Champions League still on
Bournemouth secure their place in Europe for the first time with a draw against Manchester City, but the Champions League is still within reach.
Who has made Troy’s Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Man City’s world falls apart in 24 hours of despair
Manchester City’s world fell apart in the space of 24 hours after surrendering the Premier League title and the bombshell news of manager Pep Guardiola’s impending departure.
California’s Wildfire Season Is Already Overactive
Major fires are threatening homes and ecologically sensitive areas following a hot, dry winter.
Twenty-two years in the making – how Arsenal celebrated title win
Arsenal have had to wait 22 years to celebrate a title win, and both the club’s players and fans made sure to savour every second of it on Tuesday night.
‘Let me talk to my chairman’ – Guardiola coy on future after Bournemouth draw
Pep Guardiola remained tightlipped on his future after Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth – a result that sees Arsenal win the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.
Great Britain brushed aside by Hungary at Worlds
Great Britain are beaten 5-0 by Hungary in their third match of the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland.