'I never imagined something like this' - Nadal reflects on Wimbledon 2008 win
It remains arguably the greatest men's match ever played.
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· Fox News
Just 104 shoplifters behind thousands of offences
Fast-track trials for shoplifters have been called for by the Metropolitan Police as the force revealed 104 repeat offenders were responsible for more than 5,300 crimes over the past two years.
· BBC News
Cafe caught in red tape despite winning ballot for dog-friendly venue licence
Kai Yan Court's owners must consent to amend land-use terms, which currently ban dogs on premises, to allow Marz Menu to become pet-friendly
· Lo Hoi-ying
Cafe caught in red tape despite winning ballot for dog-friendly venue licence
Kai Yan Court's owners must consent to amend land-use terms, which currently ban dogs on premises, to allow Marz Menu to become pet-friendly
· Lo Hoi-ying
Colombia's presidential election is marked by fears of a return to past violence
Blanca Nubia Monroy poses with a photograph of her son, Julian Oviedo, who disappeared in 2008 and whose body was found months later in a clandestine grave, in Bogota, Colombia, , June 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
· Megan Janetsky
Starmer’s future on the line as Britain holds closely watched vote
Andy Burnham looks to return to Westminster via the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership challenge
· Associated Press
Starmer’s future on the line as Britain holds closely watched vote
Andy Burnham looks to return to Westminster via the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership challenge
· Associated Press
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
The number of people starting new jobs has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to new figures, as the number of vacancies continues to fall.
· BBC News
(LEAD) Nat'l Assembly approves parliamentary probe into election ballot shortage
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· Yi Wonju
Christie chases dream on same stage as idol Messi
Ryan Christie hopes to add to his 69 Scotland caps against Morocco
· Bbcsport
Australia superpower v USA pentagon: how each team can win their World Cup clash
The Socceroos and United States both made a fast start to their campaign – here is what the Group D rivals must do to maintain momentum in Seattle
· Alexander Abnos, Jack Snape
Germany's Anti-immigration AfD Party Jumps To Record 9-Point Lead Over CDU In Latest Poll
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to run away from its main rival, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister party, the Christian Socialist Union (CSU) in a new poll, which shows the AfD nine points ahead.
· Tyler Durden
Assembly probe launches as S. Korea reels from June election fiasco
A special parliamentary probe into the National Election Commission and its regional branches has begun, with the rival parties having agreed to pass a proposal to execute a 45-day investigation on Thursday.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Tom Hanks congratulates boy, 8, on Toy Story 5 artwork
A painting produced by an eight-year-old schoolboy is to be shown before all UK screenings of Toy Story 5.
· Angela Ferguson
'Urgent' DBS system review after BBC investigation
The UK government is "urgently" reviewing a system used to keep young and vulnerable people safe after a BBC investigation revealed how a nursery worker arrested for downloading indecent images of children was able to get another childcare job.
· Emma Glasbey
Why one Gen Z Londoner is allowed to graze sheep on land in the Welsh valleys
Caleb Tutt's life looks much like that of many Gen Z professionals in London - rent, student debt and a routine shaped by commutes and convenience food.
· Miriam Barker
Starmer urges ‘fight’ against Russian disinformation after arson attacks
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Keir Starmer condemned extremists who try to sow disinformation after two men were convicted of arson attacks on properties connected to him.
· Esther Webber
Sadiq Khan teams up with UK diplomats to fight anti-London rhetoric
LONDON — London Mayor Sadiq Khan is working with the Foreign Office and the Square Mile to counter a rise in “online disinformation” about the British capital and allay the concerns of spooked investors.
· Graham Lanktree
Train crash that killed one man and injured four others could have been avoided
A head-on fatal collision between two trains in mid Wales could have been avoided, an investigation has found.
· Sara Dafydd
Netanyahu, Israel’s arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal
JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hopes of clinging to power in an election this autumn have long been shaky, but the interim U.S. deal with Iran has added yet another complication.
· Maayan Lubell
Ex-Busan mayoral candidate investigated over alleged campaign attack hoax
Reform Party chief apologizes as police investigate ex-candidate Jung Yi-han
· Lee Sun-young
Republican candidates for Arizona governor square off at debate
PHOENIX (AP) — The two Republican congressmen running for Arizona governor pitched themselves at a debate Wednesday as the only candidate with broad enough voter appeal to unseat Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs amid the state’s affordability struggles.
· Jacques Billeaud
Best to worst - every World Cup team ranked after one game
Argentina are the defending world champions and thrashed Algeria 3-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener but they are not the best side at this World Cup according to our BBC Sport experts.
· Bbcsport
Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election
People living in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield will shortly head to the polls to elect their new MP.
· Ewan Gawne
Colombia squeeze past dogged Uzbekistan to open World Cup campaign with victory
Some very good things have come from Croydon, the often overlooked town in south London. The film director David Lean was born there, as was the singer Amy Winehouse, the actor Peggy Ashcroft and the sexologist Havelock Ellis. Roy Hodgson comes from Croydon. The Bill and Peep Show were filmed there, as was the title…
· Jonathanwilson
Finland shreds nuclear weapons ban
Finland has lifted a long-standing ban on nuclear weapons, allowing them to be transported through or held on its territory. The Finnish parliament claims the move will “strengthen the security” of the country, but opponents say it makes Finland “a target for nuclear strikes.”
· RT
The Papers: US-Iran deal and England's World Cup win
Political coverage and commentary takes up most of the front pages. The BBC, along with other broadcasters, is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open.
· BBC News
Poll: Only about half of Americans say they can afford quality healthcare
Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)
· Ali Swenson
Andy Burnham seeks victory in a special election that could doom Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham gives a thumbs up to supporters during a campaign visit to Ashton-in-Makerfield before the forthcoming by-election, in Manchester, England, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. CORRECTION: corrects family name to Burnham instead of Bunham (AP Photo/Jon Super)
· Jill Lawless
Makerfield voters seek ‘change’ as Burnham anticipates by-election win
George Parker in Makerfield
· George Parker
Wie Merz es mit China aufnimmt
Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
· Gordon Repinski
Breanna Stewart cracks top five in first return of WNBA All-Star voting
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· Madeline Kenney
Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds
Bird flu has killed thousands of southern elephant seal pups on remote Antarctic islands belonging to Australia, new research has shown.
· Lana Lam
Iran declares victory over US
Iranian officials have portrayed the newly signed memorandum of understanding with the US as a diplomatic victory achieved through strength and as evidence that Washington failed to achieve any of its objectives militarily.
· RT
Developing heatwave across Europe to send UK temperatures above 30C
Temperatures are forecast to rise as high as 30C in parts of the UK as a potential heatwave develops across the weekend.
· Simon King
Trump and Iran's president sign initial deal aiming to end war
The leaders of the US and Iran have signed an initial peace deal aiming to end the war, allowing it to immediately take effect.
· Anthony Zurcher
Protests over ballot shortage during local elections enter 14th day
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Protests demanding a rerun of the June 3 local elections marred by ballot paper shortages continued for the 14th day Thursday at a ballot counting site amid sweltering heat.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Rival parties set to kick off parliamentary probe into election ballot shortage
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly was set to launch a parliamentary probe Thursday into an unprecedented shortage of ballots reported during the recent local elections.
· Yi Wonju
TWS supports missing children campaign
TWS is pitching in to support a campaign to find missing children, agency Pledis Entertainment said Thursday.
· Hwang You-mee
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
Apple plans to raise the prices of its products as the cost of the memory chips it uses has surged, the technology giant's boss has said.
· Osmond Chia
Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York
An 18-year-old man has died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in New York City, police have said.
· Chris Graham
Military salutes and K-pop madness shake up Colombia campaigning
Bogota – Colombia’s far-right presidential candidate’s bombastic campaigning methods have included adopting a military salute, comparing himself to a tiger and co-opting the national football jersey as his own symbol.
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Nongshim's Shin Ramyun heats up Mexico City
Nongshim is bringing Shin Ramyun to global consumers through a promotional campaign at Campo Marte 26, a monthlong cultural festival in Mexico City that began June 11 and runs to July 19.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks
There were boos from England and Croatia fans when the game was paused for hydration breaks on Wednesday
· Bbcsport
The European Council’s new political arithmetic
Four new prime ministers will join EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday, reshuffling the political arithmetic inside the bloc’s most powerful decision-making body.
· Sebastian Starcevic
Europe’s budget battle begins as leaders spar over China challenge
BRUSSELS — It’s not easy being an EU leader. On Thursday, they’ll explore how to face down China's threat to the economy. On Friday, they’ll argue about who pays.
· Zoya Sheftalovich, Gregorio Sorgi, Camille Gijs, Gabriel Gavin
Just a few thousand small-town voters are about to decide Britain’s future
ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England — The future leadership of the British government will be shaped in the next 24 hours by just a few thousand voters living in a cluster of former mining communities who hate nothing more than getting stuck, as they often do, in a traffic jam.
· Tim Ross
4 things to watch at the European Council
BRUSSELS — The laundry list for EU leaders when they head to Brussels for talks on Thursday and Friday is long and daunting: Ukraine, the Middle East, the bloc's massive multi-year budget, how to take on the economic might of China, plus the challenges posed by migration, defense and narcotics.
· Gabriel Gavin, Gregorio Sorgi, Nicholas Vinocur
Burnham’s big gamble offers a big potential reward — if he can pull it off
ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England — The data is clear: Andy Burnham’s path to No. 10 Downing Street runs through the most difficult political terrain he could have chosen.
· Jonathan Lai