Economy


2026-06-23 12:02:08.331390

Brexit 10 years later: How the UK economy and politics changed, in charts

Campaigners promised that leaving the EU would let the U.K. “take back control” of its laws, economy and borders. Hard reality soon collided with Brexiteers’ bold promises of immigration controls, trade deals, more money for public services. ‘The subterranean trace of Brexit’ still runs through Britain’s increasingly unruly politics.

Health


2026-06-23 12:00:28.033801

Zambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body

"Extensive criminal damage" was caused including to the site's public toilet facilities, police say. The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure. Iran downplayed Vice President JD Vance's suggestion that U.N. inspectors will return soon to the country's damaged nuclear facilities.


2026-06-23 12:01:01.544610

Explosion at Qatar Gas Plant Kills at Least 13 and Injures 66

At least 13 people have been killed and 66 injured after an explosion at Qatar's largest gas facility. Qatar's Energy Minister Saad Sherida al-Kaabi said the explosion would not affect the country's exports. The Ras Laffan Port suffered "extensive damage" during the US-Israel war with Iran.


2026-06-23 12:01:12.337186

Kenya minister halts construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine centre

19-year-old, juvenile arrested after murder plot discovered in notebook in Stafford County. Deputies also located open alcoholic drinks, multiple knives, medical items. It was also determined that Conely and the other suspect, a juvenile, had developed two murder plots against the juvenile’s family.

Politics


2026-06-23 12:01:32.667920

As Vance Leads Iran Negotiations, Trump Creates Disruptions in His Path

Iran and Oman form "joint committee" to discuss Hormuz, Iran's top negotiator says. The agreement grants Iran a formal role in overseeing commercial traffic through the Strait. It is an unusual arrangement for a major international waterway. Iranian officials have stated repeatedly that the Strait will not return to its pre-war status.


2026-06-23 12:01:42.989847

Iran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of Hormuz

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2026-06-23 12:03:49.812473

Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister

Trump has been critical about Starmer and the UK after he ‘refused to get involved’ in the Iran war. Previously, Trump claimed that Starmer was 'not Winston Churchill' and that America's relationship with the UK was 'obviously not as it was' The US president has also threatened to renege on trade agreements with UK.

Sports

Technology


2026-06-23 12:00:51.462928

Tesla Crash That Killed a Texas Woman Will be Investigated by Federal Regulators

NHTSA opens probe into fatal Tesla Model 3 crash in Texas. 46 of those special investigations have involved Teslas operating with self-driving or driver-assistance systems. Tesla's own documentation for the Model 3 states that Full Self-Driving (Supervised) does not eliminate the need for driver attention.


2026-06-23 12:02:19.802478

China Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. For First Time Since 2017

Lineshine is the first supercomputer to exceed two exaflops of "sustained double-precision performance using CPUs only" China has often kept its supercomputer designs under guard due to government restrictions. The new ranking now boasts five systems beating the exascale threshold.


2026-06-23 12:03:33.957355

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

Oracle laid off 21,000 employees over the past year, citing AI as one of the reasons. 196 tech companies laid off more than 119,800 employees so far this year.Meta axed around 8,000 staffers in May, and Dell's recent 10-K filing showed that employee numbers have fallen by 36,000 over the last three years.

World


2026-06-23 12:00:17.872212

40 People Drown in France as Heat Wave Persists

At least 40 people drown in France as 43C heatwave sweeps across country. Much of France is under severe heat alert and set to experience temperatures of up to 43C. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said: "A sad scourge when it comes to drownings. Most of them young people"


2026-06-23 12:00:40.757851

Suspect and a Civilian Are Among Three Killed in Montreal Shooting

There were 415 on-duty police officer deaths across Canada between 1962 and 2026. In 2023, eight officers died on duty, six of them as a result of intentional violence. Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among police officers, followed by gunfire. So far in 2026, four officers have died in the line of duty, three of them in attacks.


2026-06-23 12:01:21.219790

How Europe is grappling with extreme heat as red alerts issued in Britain, France, Spain and Italy

The most extreme conditions were hitting millions in France, Spain, and Britain. Forecasters say readings could approach 40 degrees Celsius — just one degree shy of the all-time national record. The scorching heat caused widespread disruptions to public transport and raised alarm in areas of western Europe where air conditioning is not widespread.


2026-06-23 12:02:31.269144

Europe heatwave live: ‘London is cooking,’ says UN chief as UK forecast to hit 38C; France has hottest night since records began

Temperatures will remain high around the clock in France, the European nation the most affected so far by the early summer heat wave. Human-driven climate change is heating up the atmosphere, both above Spain and in the surrounding sea waters, meteorologist says. Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records 40 drowning deaths.


2026-06-23 12:02:44.134129

Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran has agreed to nuclear inspections ‘long into future’, accusing Tehran of ‘false statements’

Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon. Israel offensive in Lebanon has killed more than 4,000 people since March, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Israeli military raids killed at least seven people in Lebanon on Sunday, including a child and two elderly people. The next day, at least 16 people were killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon.


2026-06-23 12:02:56.323969

Vance Claims Progress in First Day of Iran Talks

Vance and U.S. officials claimed progress on multiple fronts, including in Lebanon. Iran accused the US of breaching a pact signed last week that set out a ‘ceasefire on all fronts’ as a pre-condition for talks to progress. Iran said it had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports and the release of some frozen assets.


2026-06-23 12:03:15.512850

Three Men Are Key to Iran’s Approach to U.S. Talks

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) is staking his pro-Israel legacy on a little-known candidate who he hopes will uphold his long-standing commitment to maintaining a close relationship with the Jewish state. In throwing his support behind Adrian Boafo, a 32-year-old Maryland state delegate who is among two dozen Democratic candidates running in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District primary on Tuesday, Hoyer, 87, is using his connections to establishment party leaders.


2026-06-23 12:04:11.448024

Vance Says Iran Will Allow Nuclear Watchdog to Restart Inspections

Iran and Oman form "joint committee" to discuss Hormuz, Iran's top negotiator says. The agreement grants Iran a formal role in overseeing commercial traffic through the Strait. It is an unusual arrangement for a major international waterway. Iranian officials have stated repeatedly that the Strait will not return to its pre-war status.


2026-06-23 12:04:23.536538

U.S. Temporarily Lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil

India is likely to emerge as a major buyer of Iranian crude oil after the US Treasury Department lifted sanctions on Iran's oil sector. The U.S. authorised the sale of crude, petroleum products and petrochemicals of Iranian origin through August 21, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran.


2026-06-23 12:04:36.992917

Uncertainty Remains Over the Strait of Hormuz

Amir Avivi says the Strait of Hormuz is one of the clearest tests of whether the memorandum is a real step toward stability or a pause that allows Iran to recover. Avivi said some of the alarm in Israel may be premature, and that Washington may still use the next phase to pursue the original goals of the war.