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Starmer could announce exit next week, some ministers believe

UK prime minister under intense pressure to set out departure timetable after Andy Burnham’s by-election win

Every moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final

Northampton show their grit and unity to prevail in a tussle of a Prem final with Exeter and secure their third English title.

‘The Fear’s Artist,’ ‘We Won’t Get Old Together’ Win Big at Transilvania Industry Awards

Cristi Iftime’s “The Fear’s Artist” and Marius Olteanu’s “We Won’t Get Old Together” won big at the industry awards ceremony of the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, with the two…

Viu CEO Says Nearly 20% of Long-Form Users Now Watch Microdrama as Streamer Expands Branded Content and Co-Production Push

Viu CEO and PCCW Media group managing director Janice Lee said close to 20% of the platform’s long-form user base is already consuming microdrama content – and the format…

A Critical Deadline Is Approaching for Windows and Linux Security

The cryptographic keys that secure your computer's boot sequence will start to expire on June 24. Here's what that means for you.

Iran war day 114: US, Iranian delegations in Switzerland for key talks

Lebanon to top the agenda as US and Iran to hold talks in Switzerland’s Burgenstock mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.

‘Declarations: Black Americans & The Revolutionary War’ Doc Filmmakers On Using GenAI To “Give Our Historical Subjects Agency”

With the United States’ 250th birthday, the documentary filmmakers of Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War turned to modern technology to reclaim history.…

In a tournament of 'super subs,' Germany's Deniz U...

Deniz Undav reprised his 'super sub' role with two priceless goals as Germany rallied for a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast that booked their spot in the round of 32.

Zhang Songwen’s ‘Secret in the Box’ Brings Infamous Hong Kong Murder Case to Shanghai Competition

“Secret in the Box,” a period thriller revisiting Hong Kong’s 1974 Happy Valley Box Murder, held its press conference at the 28th Shanghai International Film…

Clark keeps hot pace, now up 6 shots at U.S. Open

Wyndham Clark shot an even-par 70 and will take a six-shot lead into the final round as he pursues his second U.S. Open title Sunday at Shinnecock Hills.

How Duncan Jones Made ‘Rogue Trooper’ Look Like a Studio Epic on an Indie Budget

“There’s AI — the film has no AI,” says director-writer Duncan Jones emphatically about his latest feature, “Rogue Trooper.” The subject comes up as producer Stuart Fennegan talks…

Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room equals the record for most saves in a World Cup match, as Dick Advocaat's side earn their first ever point in the tournament with a 0-0 draw against…

US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

The US disputed Iran's claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

Gakpo, Brobbey answer Dutch call for World Cup exc...

After drawing Japan in their Group F opener, the Netherlands were under pressure vs. Sweden. Ronald Koeman pressed the right buttons in a dominant win.

Dua Lipa Shares First Photos of Her Custom Chanel Wedding Dress

The Grammy Award winner and Callum Turner had a three-day wedding celebration in Palermo, Sicily, separate from their May 31 nuptials.

Room the hero as tiny Curacao earn first World Cup point against Ecuador

Eloy Room's incredible goalkeeping helped Curacao make history in a goalless draw in a Group E match in Kansas City.

Uncertain World Cup for Paraguay’s Almiron, sent off for covering his mouth

Almiron received the first red card for covering his mouth in the World Cup Group D match against Turkiye.

SpaceX handed lowest possible ESG rating by MSCI

Triple C score puts Elon Musk’s company on par with Russia after 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Putin’s war machine sputters in drone age

Ukraine’s innovations cut into Russia’s manpower advantage

Finally, a use for corporate bullshit

Companies might one day be able to use it to choose who to hire and promote

How easily could Britain rejoin the EU?

As Labour toys with the idea, Brussels warns it needs clear commitment and will not accept cherry-picking

Iran war live: US, Tehran set to hold high-level talks in Switzerland

Talks come as Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's deadly attacks on Lebanon.

Ubisoft founder killed in plane crash

The founder of Ubisoft, the gaming company behind Assassin's Creed, has been killed in a plane crash.

Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US peace talks

Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US peace talks

Trump vows Iran will not charge Strait of Hormuz tolls, but says US might

The US-Iran memorandum of understanding does not rule out future tolls in the strait after an initial 60-day period.

How Ivan Cepeda emerged a frontrunner in Colombia’s presidential election

Critics say Cepeda, a soft-spoken senator, became a 'hero to the left' after he took on a right-wing president in court.

Suspect arrested after anti-Muslim stabbing rampage in Scotland

Bystanders captured the moment police arrested a machete-weilding man, suspected of anti-Muslim stabbing rampage.

Holiday bookings surge in markets hit by Iran crisis

Rebound across eastern Mediterranean as travellers reassess conflict’s threat and proximity

US refuses to ease Iran World Cup travel restrictions for Belgium match

Andrew Giuliani says Iran's players will not be allowed to stay longer for their group matches in the US.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon

Iran said Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon are a breach of Tehran's agreement with the US to end the war.

At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss

Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.

Rahm Emanuel says Trump ‘got schooled’ by Iran in bad ceasefire deal

Possible Democratic presidential candidate describes war as historic ‘American national security mess’

Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state

Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state.

Zelenskyy returns Polish state medal in escalating dispute with ally

Ukrainian president calls on Warsaw to show more respect in row dating back to second world war

The Atlantic created a searchable database of the music used to train AI

Atlantic reporter Alex Reisner recently uncovered four datasets of music being used to train AI models and made them fully searchable for the public. Two of the sets are…

Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates

The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit

Iran says it closed Strait of Hormuz after Israel and Hizbollah exchange fire

Setback for Donald Trump’s push to end war with the Islamic republic

Are UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political days numbered?

British PM resisting intensifying party pressure to step aside.

Founders Fund’s outlier bet on humanely killed fish

Shinkei makes a refrigerator-sized robot called Poseidon to kill fish quickly and humanely.

Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis

For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.

Sorry, Elon, the far right is still the far right

And on some issues, it’s further to the right than before

Want to splurge on travel in retirement? Here’s how to plan for it.

A lot of people wait until retirement to take big trips. Plan ahead, and don’t wait too long.

Musician and YouTuber Hainbach on ‘Breath of the Wild’ and Swiss Army Knives

Stefan Paul Goetsch, better known as Hainbach, is a German experimental composer, artist, and YouTuber who is perhaps most famous for making music with laboratory equipment and…

Scared to spend your retirement money? Here’s one way to get over the fear of running out.

This fear is probably going to cause you some regrets.

You’re going to pay tax on RMDs — there’s no way around it. Or is there?

Here’s your new playbook to protect your retirement cash.

Social Security is looking at a $500-a-month cut. Could a new bipartisan commission make a difference?

A new legislative proposal would create a bipartisan commission to strengthen the finances of Social Security and Medicare at a time when the programs are under pressure.

Tens of thousands of Albanians join ‘Flamingo Revolution’ protest

Demonstrations against government corruption were sparked by a real estate development proposal by Jared Kushner

Three powerful forces are draining family wealth — and your estate plan is completely unprepared

From Medicaid cuts to an IRA tax trap, here are the real threats to your family’s inheritance and what to do about them.

‘I’ll probably be working until I die’: I’m 60, work as a waiter and have $2,000 in a Roth IRA. What will happen to me?

“I’m afraid I’m in a bad place.”

Moves of the Diamond Hand is an unfinished, irresistibly weird dice-based RPG

From its opening minutes, Moves of the Diamond Hand is upfront about what it offers: You're going to have a lot of strange conversations, and you're going to roll a lot of dice.…