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Economy

US inflation reaches 4.2%, clouding Fed rate-cut outlook

Annual inflation accelerated to 4.2% in May, driven largely by higher fuel costs, as rising prices continue to weigh on household budgets and cloud the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook.

10/06/2026

Ecotech

US: Solar supplies more electricity than coal for first time

States won by Trump in the 2024 election accounted for 74 per cent of all solar capacity installed in the first quarter of 2026.

10/06/2026

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USA: French Air Force display marks 250 years of American independence

France's renowned Patrouille de France performed a symbolic flyover above New York on 9 June. The display launched a series of events marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

10/06/2026

Sport

World Cup border issues continue as Cannavaro questions security frisk

Iran's World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled, and 13 delegation members remain without visas, forcing the team to base itself in Mexico. Meanwhile, a Somali referee was turned away, an Iraqi striker was held for seven hours in Chicago, and Senegalese players were body-searched on arrival.

09/06/2026

USA

FIFA says 'not involved' as award-winning Somali ref denied US entry

A FIFA spokesperson confirmed in a statement that Artan, who says he was detained for 11 hours at Miami International Airport, would play no part in the World Cup.

09/06/2026

Tech News

US puts Alibaba, BYD and Baidu on Chinese military blacklist

The Pentagon has added 188 Chinese companies to its military blacklist — its biggest ever expansion — in a move that targets household names far beyond the defence sector.

09/06/2026

Tech News

Apple lays out its AI with a new Siri: Here's what to know

Apple's unveiling of Siri AI comes after criticism that the company has fallen behind in the AI race.

09/06/2026

USA

Trump booed at New York arena before NBA Finals game

US President Donald Trump was booed by some spectators as he attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York. He appeared during the national anthem before the matchup between the Knicks and the Spurs.

09/06/2026

USA

Donald Trump booed by crowd during anthem prior to NBA Finals

The Secret Service deployed counter-drone technology as part of its operation to protect the US leader, who has faced three alleged assassination attempts in less than two years.

09/06/2026

Business

ChatGPT maker OpenAI files for IPO as AI rivals race to go public

OpenAI filed preliminary paperwork that would open the door to it becoming a publicly traded company, the third in a powerhouse trio of artificial intelligence companies racing to Wall Street debuts.

09/06/2026

Tech News

How cyber criminals are taking advantage of the FIFA World Cup

From fake websites to malicious calendar invitations, here is how cyber attackers have already been taking advantage of the FIFA World Cup hype.

09/06/2026

USA

US judge blocks Trump plan for $100,000 visa fee

The H-1B visa programme, in place in its current form since 1990, allows for 85,000 visas each year, including 20,000 allocated to applicants with advanced degrees.

08/06/2026

Tech News

Public ownership of AI? US officials eye stake in tech revolution

From Washington to Brussels, the fight over who controls artificial intelligence is reaching a turning point, and history suggests the public has always had to wrestle essential technology from completely private control.

08/06/2026

Tech News

Apple makes AI push at annual conference as it catches up with rivals

The tech giant is expected to launch new AI integration into its software and changes to the voice assistant, Siri.

08/06/2026

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Iranians protest outside World Cup stadium ahead of Iran match

More than 200 members of the Iranian diaspora gathered outside Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, waving Iran's pre-revolutionary "Lion and Sun" flags and protesting against the Iranian government ahead of Iran's first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

08/06/2026

USA

Trump storms out of tense NBC interview after 'rigged election' clash

The interview, filmed on Friday, was conducted on a farm in Wisconsin, where Trump was addressing farmers. A tractor and hay bales served as a backdrop.

08/06/2026

USA

At least six people wounded in stabbing at New York's Penn Station

It happened at one of the US' busiest transportation centres as the city prepares for two huge sporting events: basketball's NBA Finals and football's World Cup tournament.

08/06/2026

Europe News

Pentagon raises counterintelligence alert regarding Israel

The move comes as tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv have increased over the war with Iran and other regional security issues.

07/06/2026

USA

Two in critical condition after shooting incident at festival in Ohio

At least two of the victims are in critical condition and are receiving treatment for their wounds. Police say the search for the perpetrators remains ongoing.

07/06/2026

Business

Google rents SpaceX/AI supercomputers for $920M a month

Google has signed a $30 billion deal to lease computing power from SpaceX, paying $920 million per month through June 2029. The move came after SpaceX acquired xAI in February 2026, gaining massive data centres. The deal precedes SpaceX’s highly anticipated IPO next week.

06/06/2026

Space

NASA jet breaks sound barrier in first supersonic test flight

The milestone comes after a busy testing period for NASA. Since the first flight on 28 October 2025, the team has completed 16 flights in the last 90 days

06/06/2026

Destinations

Philadelphia: A World Cup host city travel guide

Philadelphia will host five World Cup group games as well as a Round of 16 clash on 4 July – exactly 250 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed in the historic city.

06/06/2026

Culture news

Why is clothing giant Patagonia suing famous drag queen Pattie Gonia?

American clothing company Patagonia has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia, prompting a public dispute over branding, activism, and intellectual property rights.

05/06/2026

Tech News

Anthropic co-founder warns AI could soon slip beyond our control

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark said AI agents might soon be able to build and train models themselves and, if that happens, humans could lose control over AI systems.

05/06/2026

Climate

How polluting will the World Cup be? 2026 could break all records

A report warns that the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico could produce twice the emissions of previous editions.

05/06/2026

USA

Man charged with bringing bomb in carry-on bag to US airport

Before the device was removed from the airport, officers put a bomb blast suppression blanket over it and taped off the immediate area, according to the federal complaint.

04/06/2026