Why does Scotland's McGinn celebrate with goggles?
When John McGinn scored Scotland's first men's World Cup goal in 28 years in the 1-0 win over Haiti, the Aston Villa midfielder celebrated in customary fashion.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Speculation About A SpaceX–Tesla Merger Is Already Growing
SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO has fueled speculation that Elon Musk could take an even bigger step: merging SpaceX with Tesla to create a roughly $4 trillion technology conglomerate spanning rockets, AI, satellites, electric vehicles, robotics, energy, and social media, according to a new report from the New York Times.
· Tyler Durden
Native resilience shines through as US marks 250th
A painting by Navajo artist Kee Yazzie is displayed as part of the “Stars, Stripes and First Americans” exhibition at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, N.M., on Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)
· Susan Montoya Bryan
#SellIndonesia vs #SellSingapore: market sell-off fuels cross-border digital feud
Politics and finance collide as some social media users claim Singapore stands to gain from negative sentiment towards Indonesia
· Kolette Lim
#SellIndonesia vs #SellSingapore: market sell-off fuels cross-border digital feud
Politics and finance collide as some social media users claim Singapore stands to gain from negative sentiment towards Indonesia
· Kolette Lim
Has China’s ‘618’ shopping festival lost its shine as consumers turn cautious?
The shopping bonanza used to see mountains of packages pile up on street corners, but orders have dwindled amid China’s economic slowdown
· Alice Li
Has China’s ‘618’ shopping festival lost its shine as consumers turn cautious?
The shopping bonanza used to see mountains of packages pile up on street corners, but orders have dwindled amid China’s economic slowdown
· Alice Li
Daveigh Chase’s former manager casts doubt on late actress’ alleged boyfriend’s GoFundMe
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· Riley Cardoza
Polish authorities arrest suspect in Russian activist's killing
A man identified by Polish media as Robert Kuzovkov and by prosecutors as Robert K., in accordance with Polish privacy law, who they said was an artist who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, poses for a photo with one of his paintings near the Russian Embassy in Berlin, Germany, on Friday, June 12, 2026, four day…
From bagpipes to dabke: The cultural side of the World Cup | The National
This week on Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews discuss the cultural moments shaping the 2026 World Cup, from the opening ceremonies to viral fan experiences.
· Enas Refaei
UAE bans social media for under-15s: Which countries have similar rules? | The National
The UAE has become the latest country to ban social media for children, introducing a minimum age of 15 and requiring platforms to implement robust age-verification measures.
· David Tusing
Hormuz vessels must still coordinate with IRGC navy, Iranian state TV says
The transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz still needs to be done in coordination with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy, Iranian state television said on Thursday.
· Middleeasteye
Iranian press review: Conflict revived Iran’s regional power, says anti-war analyst
Iranian analyst Mehrdad Ahmadi Sheikhani said the recent US-Israeli war on Iran has renewed support for one of the country's key regional policies of expanding its strategic depth.
· Middleeasteye
‘Elf’ star Faizon Love insisted he could not afford child support payment ahead of arrest
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· Riley Cardoza
‘It’s so camp!’ The queer Doctor Who cabaret with dancing drag daleks
Latex aliens, screaming fans and an ‘LGBTQ+ARDIS’ … the big sellout crowds of Gallifrey Cabaret are keeping the fantasy TV show alive – even if its future on the BBC is in the balance
· Isobel Lewis
'Champagne thriller': Hong Kong high society unravels in new show The Season | The National
In The Season, Hong Kong’s elite boating scene is all about polished surfaces: champagne flutes, waterfront glamour and carefully managed reputations. But the pleasure of the six-part thriller lies in watching those surfaces begin to crack.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Is hit indie film Dear You propaganda? Don’t be disrespectful, Chinese media says
Beijing is aggressively defending the box office smash from claims it is a tool to boost influence over the Chinese diaspora
· William Zheng
Is hit indie film Dear You propaganda? Don’t be disrespectful, Chinese media says
Beijing is aggressively defending the box office smash from claims it is a tool to boost influence over the Chinese diaspora
· William Zheng
Myles Smith: My Mess, My Heart, My Life review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(RCA)He can write a decent rousing chorus, but the Stargazing hitmaker’s influences couldn’t be more obvious if he tried – right down to a ghastly Galway Girl sequel
· Alexispetridis
Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley wins major award at 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes
Boseley won for her high-profile, multiplatform political explainer series, Parliamen-Tea: explaining the chaos of Australian politics
· Kelly Burke
Girls Like Girls review – Sapphic teen romance is a precious and predictable yawn-a-thon
Singer Hayley Kiyoko misses the mark in a meandering directorial debut packed with groan-inducing dialogue
· Emma Madden
View from Russia: Social media bans won’t save your child
By Lesya Ryabtseva, journalist and blogger
· RT
British actress arrested in $300 million drug bust
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Defect in Oreshnik’s Soviet-Era Guidance System Causes Serious Accuracy Issues – Report
Shortly after the unveiling of the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in 2024, President Vladimir Putin boasted that the medium-range weapon was a state-of-the-art Russian creation, not an upgrade of a Soviet-era system.
· Charlie Hancock
Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UK
The culture secretary has warned Channel 4 she is "not satisfied" with the broadcaster's response to the government following allegations of rape and sexual assault made by women who appeared on Married at First Sight UK.
· Noor Nanji
‘The greater jihad begins from today’: Khomeini’s grandson hails agreement as major Iran ‘victory’
Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the founder of the Islamic regime, Ruhollah Mostafavi Musavi Khomeini, hailed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a major “victory” for Tehran, promising that the “greater jihad” would now begin, according to a speech aired by state media earlier this week.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Meet Soul Rasheed, the son of Silk Sonic’s Anderson .Paak – who stars in K-Pops! with him
The father-son duo appears in K-Pops!, which was released on Netflix last month – so what do we know about the Grammy-winning musician’s son?
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
Meet Soul Rasheed, the son of Silk Sonic’s Anderson .Paak – who stars in K-Pops! with him
The father-son duo appears in K-Pops!, which was released on Netflix last month – so what do we know about the Grammy-winning musician’s son?
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
Chinese doctors remove pair of 10cm live worms from woman’s arm after year-long pain
Doctors say parasite probably got under woman’s skin because of unhygienic kitchen habits; warn people of cooking dangers
· Alice Yan
Chinese doctors remove pair of 10cm live worms from woman’s arm after year-long pain
Doctors say parasite probably got under woman’s skin because of unhygienic kitchen habits; warn people of cooking dangers
· Alice Yan
Champion Knicks are taking over NYC — How to watch the ticker-tape parade for free
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· Angela Tricarico
Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s big day: How their wedding would work at Madison Square Garden
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· Jeanette Settembre
N.K. leader's sister calls nuclear arsenal 'core interests,' denuclearization 'line of no retreat': KCNA
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday denounced international calls for denuclearization, describing the country's nuclear weapons as its "core interests" and denuclearization as a "line of no retreat that can never be crossed," Pyongyang's state media reported.
· Woo Jae-yeon
‘It’s where the poetry is written in cinema language’: the female editors behind cinema’s masterpieces
In an industry dominated by men, many women dedicate themselves to the craft of editing – as well as managing directors’ egos – to create some of the most celebrated and memorable big-screen classics
· Bethany Elliott
‘Girl Next Door’ star Elisha Cuthbert reveals why she stepped away from Hollywood during 4-year break
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· Adam Silverstein
Hegseth warns NATO allies that some nations will 'fail' U.S. defense review
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a Pentagon-led review of American forces in Europe on Thursday, and criticized some NATO allies over defense spending and reluctance to participate in the Iran war.
· Joseph Wilkins
UAE sets 15 as the minimum age to use social media | The National
A resolution by the UAE Cabinet says that nobody under the age of 15 is allowed to use social media.
· The National
5 of the best things to do this long weekend in Hong Kong, June 19-21
Catch some local music talent at The Wanch’s H2 festival, indulge in wellness on the waterfront, enjoy Father’s Day feasts and more
· Kayleigh Fung
5 of the best things to do this long weekend in Hong Kong, June 19-21
Catch some local music talent at The Wanch’s H2 festival, indulge in wellness on the waterfront, enjoy Father’s Day feasts and more
· Kayleigh Fung
Rappler Live Jam: Cast of ‘Man of La Mancha’
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‘A sacred kind of sound’: inside a solar-powered journey to preserve the music of church organs
Musician Michael Cloud Duguay’s new album was born from a mission to capture the sound of the majestic yet increasingly rare instruments
· Andy Cush
'Lilo & Stitch' voice actress Daveigh Chase dies at 35
LOS ANGELES — Actress Daveigh Chase, who was the titular voice of Lilo in the Disney animated feature film "Lilo & Stitch," died Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to US media. She was 35.
· Agence France-Presse
Bruce Lehrmann makes legal bid for Brittany Higgins documentary footage
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 6:58pm
· Aisling Brennan
Hegseth blasts NATO members, announces review of US forces in Europe
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 6:56pm
Fashion boss was 'scary and violent' in alleged rape, trial hears
Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 6:55pm
· Cath Adams
Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies, announces review of US forces in Europe
Brussels: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe that will depend on how fast they take responsibility for their own security.
· Lorne Cook
Israeli flag condemned as 'harmful' at Michigan pride event sparks fierce antisemitism debate
An LGBTQ organization in Kalamazoo issued a public statement this month labeling the Israeli flag a "harmful" symbol after two volunteers, working in the beer tent at a Pride festival, wore outfits in support of the country.
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Why China is slashing 12,000 university degrees | South China Morning Post
A sweeping higher-education overhaul has affected over 30 per cent of China’s degree programmes, with arts and languages ditched in favour of tech-focused fields.
Court cancels regulator's fine on Kakao over music streaming service notices
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul High Court on Thursday canceled a 98 million-won (US$64,200) fine imposed on Kakao Corp. by the fair trade watchdog over inadequate user notices on how to terminate music streaming service subscriptions.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Louis Vuitton stars Jung Ho-yeon in final chapter of Na Hong-jin film series
Louis Vuitton has released "Destiny is a Journey," the third and final episode of its "Spirit of Travel" film series directed by Na Hong-jin to mark the 130th anniversary of the house's Monogram.
· Hong Yoo