Michael Barrymore TikTok videos prompt concern over filming on smart glasses
Former TV presenter Barrymore has become hugely popular on TikTok in recent years
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Newest first · UTC+11:00EU countries want oil exploration to be classed as a green investment
BRUSSELS — Most EU governments say they back the switch away from fossil fuels. But when it comes to investing in Big Oil, they're not quite so green-minded.
· Marianne Gros
Two men make $50k to watch the World Cup, with nowhere to hide
In the middle of Times Square, two men watch FIFA World Cup matches from inside a glass enclosed living room. They're getting paid $50,000 (£37,800) to watch every single match and to create content for fans with the rest of their time. The two beat out thousands of others to score this promotional gig from the job …
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.
Babies and mothers died after 'systemic and sustained' failings, largest NHS maternity review finds
Sarah Andrews (left) and Sarah Hawkins (right) both lost their daughters due to maternity failings
· Bbcnews
EU looks at tech to bulk up its police agency
BRUSSELS — The European Union wants to make Europol the central nervous system for police to trade data and use cutting-edge technologies, as part of plans to beef up the bloc's internal security.
· Ellen O'Regan
Undefeated: Here’s how Iran sees the outcome of its war with the US
Iran believes it has emerged stronger from its latest confrontation with the United States and Israel, but remains deeply skeptical that any agreement reached at the negotiating table will be honored, University of Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi has insisted.
· RT
IOC announces new grant for all future Olympians
Eileen Gu is among the first set of Olympians who will be able to apply for the new grant
· Bbcsport
Mamdani-backed NY state Senate candidate who downplayed 9/11 wins NYC primary
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· Vaughn Golden
PH maritime leaders honor Filipino seafarers, pushes for safer seas
On the International Day of the Seafarer on June 25, Philippine maritime authorities, labor unions, manning executives and veteran shipmasters united behind the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) global campaign to promote seafarer safety and welfare.
· Carmela I. Huelar, Yashika F. Torib
What’s in Andy Burnham’s Brexit in-tray?
LONDON — Andy Burnham looks set to take over as U.K. prime minister within weeks. One thing he won’t be able to ignore is Britain’s relationship with the EU.
· Jon Stone
Bill Gates claims Epstein tried to blackmail him
Billionaire Bill Gates has claimed that the late pedophile and financier Jeffrey Epstein tried to blackmail him over affairs he had with Russian women, according to newly released congressional testimony.
· RT
England's James and Rice to have fitness assessed
England will assess the fitness of Reece James and Declan Rice before their final World Cup group game against Panama.
· Bbcsport
Colombia’s leftwing candidate concedes election to Trump-endorsed millionaire
Leftist Iván Cepeda conceded to far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella who won by razor-thin margin
· Tiago Rogero
Brexit was a revolt. Ten years on, its causes remain
By Graham Hryce, an Australian journalist and former media lawyer, whose work has been published in The Australian, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age, the Sunday Mail, the Spectator and Quadrant.
· RT
Hungary blocks key step in Ukraine’s EU bid – Politico
Hungary has delayed a key procedural step in the EU membership bids of Ukraine and Moldova, complicating Kiev’s plan to open all six accession clusters by mid-July, Politico has reported. Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has said fast-tracking Ukraine’s EU accession would be premature.
· RT
'From excitement to emptiness': Families affected by largest NHS maternity scandal tell their stories
Donna Ockenden gave a press conference in Nottingham on Wednesday, following the publication of her long-awaited report
· Bbcnews
South Korean church leader arrested in election influence investigation
Lee Man-hee, a leader of Shincheonji Church, arrives at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Lee Young-hwan/Newsis via AP)
Germany’s Kai Havertz: ‘I make runs that look pointless but I’m creating space’
Forward on the misunderstanding of his role and momentum the four-time champions have put together for a winning World Cup campaign after topping their group
· Nick Ames
Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims
Microsoft's claims it has made major breakthroughs in quantum computing have been questioned by a UK-based physicist, in a paper published by the science journal Nature.
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Paramount to amend $111B Warner Bros. deal to win EU green light
BRUSSELS — The European Commission won’t stand in the way of the $111 billion marriage of Hollywood majors Paramount and Warner Bros. despite the concerns of European cinemas and civil society that the deal could hurt movie production and media diversity.
· Francesca Micheletti
As Messi turns 39, how he and Ronaldo keep breaking records
Lionel Messi, 39, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, have set new records at the World Cup
· Bbcsport
Progressive candidate concedes Colombian presidential election to Trump-backed de la Espriella
Sen. Ivan Cepeda, presidential candidate with the ruling Historic Pact Coalition, gives a press conference the day after the presidential election runoff in Bogota, Colombia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
· Regina Garcia Cano
Ex-Dutch defense minister named EEAS secretary general
BRUSSELS — Former Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren has been appointed secretary general of the External Action Service, the EU's foreign policy wing.
· Jacopo Barigazzi
Badenoch won't say sorry for language at fiery Commons session
The Conservatives have said Kemi Badenoch will not apologise for her language after a fiery Prime Minister's Questions in which she repeatedly attacked government ministers.
· Bbcnews
Trump helps fix toxic relationship between Macron and Meloni
PARIS — Even before she took office, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni picked regular fights with French President Emmanuel Macron.
· Giorgio Leali
King meets women's cricket team that is not allowed to exist
The King met the Afghan women's cricket team and faced a tricky question
· Bbcnews
Germany sinks von der Leyen’s €18 billion pet warship project
Germany has pulled the plug on its largest naval shipbuilding project since the end of WWII, scrapping plans for a fleet of six F126 frigates first ordered under then-Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen.
· RT
Italy allowed US jets to use bases for Iran strikes, NATO’s Rutte says
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Rome allowed 500 U.S. military aircraft to take off from American bases in Italy during U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, sparking a political backlash in Italy.
· Ferdinand Knapp
Protests over ballot shortage continue for 20th day
SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Protests demanding a rerun of the June 3 local elections marred by ballot shortages continued for the 20th day Wednesday.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Donaldson to give up knighthood and seat on Privy Council
Former DUP leader and now convicted child abuser Jeffrey Donaldson has asked for his knighthood to be forfeited.
· Bbcnews
GB's Evans out of Wimbledon qualifying as singles career ends
Evans has been given a wildcard for the men's doubles alongside fellow Briton Henry Searle
· Bbcsport
Republicans support Trump’s Iran deal — until they find out what’s actually in it, poll shows
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· Ryan King
Air conditioning creates political divide as France records hottest day
Only about 25% of homes in France have an air-con unit
· Bbcnews
Ex-husband of former Scottish first minister jailed
Former Scottish National Party chief executive Peter Murrell was jailed for five years and three months on Tuesday after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 ($540,000) from the party. The offenses took place over a 12-year period.
· RT
No war, no peace – just Hormuz holding the world hostage
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
· RT
Wales boss Bellamy in talks over Burnley job
Craig Bellamy was appointed Wales manager in 2024
· Bbcsport
Emergency calls as traffic stranded on M25 in heat
A serious crash which saw a man airlifted to hospital has led to traffic queuing for hours in a heatwave
· Bbcnews
A letter sent by worried staff shows why maternity care is still failing too many families
A review of maternity services in Nottingham found hundreds of mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to "systemic failures"
· Bbcnews
Trust pays £187k over trans changing room tribunal
Seven nurses at Darlington Memorial Hospital have received damage payments of £187,000 from their employer
· Bbcnews
South Korea's Hyundai auto workers vote to back strike action
SEOUL, South Korea — Workers at South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor have voted to approve strike action after wage talks stalled, their union said on Wednesday, as employees in multiple sectors press for better labor conditions.
· Agence France-Presse
Der Hitlergruß des AfD-Landeschefs
Ein Analyse-Podcast von POLITICO Deutschland. Wöchentlich, in 25 Minuten.
· Pauline von Pezold, Frederik Schindler
Keiko Fujimori: Peru’s biggest political loser poised to win election
LIMA – Peru’s Keiko Fujimori is a perennial political loser. She has run for the nation’s presidency three elections in a row — and three times, she has lost.
· Luis Jaime Cisneros
Silvio Berlusconi’s ‘bunga-bunga’ villa sold to Qatari royal family
One of Italy’s most notorious pieces of political real estate has reportedly found a buyer.
· Milena Wälde
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi said the IAEA was working on dates, procedures and places for the inspections
· Bbcnews
Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one
For many, the high temperatures will feel worse than they are
· Simon King
Israel has killed over 20,000 Palestinian children – UN report
Israeli forces have deliberately targeted and killed Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank, according to a UN inquiry, which says the attacks amount to war crimes and point to genocidal intent.
· RT
Darializa Avila Chevalier: pro-Palestinian doctoral student steps into politics with ‘faith in the future’
Mamdani-backed candidate won New York’s 13th congressional district with no experience in office but ideas for how politics can ‘actually invest in life’
· Alice Speri
Train passed red signal before fatal crash, says report
A train driver killed in a crash in Bedfordshire passed a red signal moments before the collision, investigators said.
· Bbcnews
New York sweep by Israel critics highlights tough issue for Democrats
Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander arrives with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for an election night watch party Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
· Bill Barrow