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The UK: No. 10 Revolving Door

UK PM Keir Starmer faces growing pressure after Andy Burnham’s by-election win.

The Global Rush to Ban Kids From Social Media Has Begun. Will It Work?

As Britain and Canada follow Australia’s lead on under-16 social media bans, experts warn the measures may be easy to evade and hard to enforce.

Iran deputy FM says ‘ready to move forward’ in deal with US

Deputy FM Khatibzadeh tells Al Jazeera diplomacy is way forward, but US must ensure Israel stops attacks on Lebanon.

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7

The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported

The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.

Norway seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine

Norwegian government announces consultation on new bill as it steps up policies regarding 'unlawful' Israeli activities.

James Burrows, ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator and Prolific TV Director, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the prolific director who reigned as television’s preeminent sitcom helmer for more than 30 years, died on Friday. He was 85. Burrows’ family confirmed his…

My two sons will inherit a $30,000 annuity from their grandmother. What should I do with the money?

“My understanding is that they have five years to withdraw the money.”

Starmer under growing pressure to quit after Burnham’s by-election victory

Prime minister faces mutiny in his cabinet after outgoing Greater Manchester mayor sees off Reform UK in Makerfield

Employers to college students: Never mind that 4.0 GPA. Go out and get a summer job.

College students with any sort of work experience on their résumés are twice as likely to be employed shortly after graduating.

Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?

The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.

NASA selects Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for a 2028 mission to Mars

Relativity Space, the rocket company led by former Google executive Eric Schmidt, was picked to launch NASA's Aeolus payload to Mars in 2028, as reported earlier by TechCrunch.…

Injuries reported as two trains collide north of London

Local media say multiple injuries reported after crash near Bedford, but emergency services did not provide details.

‘We are habitually frugal’: My wife and I have money. How do we help our children without ruining their independence?

“Partly due to some mental-health issues, they may continue to go through life living paycheck to paycheck, or worse.”

The TCA Awards Must Bring Back An In-Person Ceremony to Ensure Its Longevity

The Television Critics Association last week announced nominations for this year’s TCA Awards, and I love that the categories are simple and to the point. We’re choosing the…

Lancashire batters struggle again at Derbyshire

Derbyshire bowl out Lancashire for 161 at Chesterfield before closing day one of their County Championship game on 197-5.

Goldsworthy shines for Somerset but Warwicks on top

Lewis Goldsworthy musters a battling 90 to keep Somerset afloat on day one of the County Championship match against Warwickshire at Taunton.

Gloucestershire warm to task thanks to Hammond hundred

Beyers Swanepoel pick of the home attack as Worcestershire feel heat after dropped catches

England feel the heat with New Zealand in total control of third Test

Henry Nicholls finishes unbeaten on 119 as New Zealand end day three with a lead of 352, and still seven wickets in hand as they take complete control of the second Test against…

Looming ParaBros Merger Action By State AGs Boosted By L.A. County Report On Likely Big Job Losses And Lawsuits

With worrying numbers about potential L.A. job losses and other economic impacts resulting from a Paramount-Warner Bos Discovery merger, the Los Angeles County Board of…

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Reveals Summer Guest Hosts Including Rosie O’Donnell As Matt Damon Crashes Show In A Trojan Horse

On his last show before his traditional summer break, Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday night announced the celebs who will fill in for him as guest hosts of Jimmy Kimmel Live! over the…

England hit by Rew drops and Nicholls century

England’s parlous position in the second Test against New Zealand is compounded by drops from debutant wicketkeeper James Rew and a superb century by Henry Nicholls.

Beau Webster's four-wicket burst puts Warwickshire on top

Lewis Goldsworthy makes 90 but Somerset up against it in Taunton

Patterson-White takes 6-43 as Notts dominate Essex

Liam Patterson-White takes a career-best 6-43 as Nottinghamshire dominate against Essex on day one of their County Championship game.

Warsh’s new task forces give the Fed wiggle room to put off changing rates until December

During his first press conference as Fed chair Wednesday, Kevin Warsh repeated one refrain in his answers to many reporters’ questions: A task force is looking into it.

Fery's Queen's run ended by Cerundolo in narrow loss

Britain's Arthur Fery narrowly misses out on another career milestone as he falls to Francisco Cerundolo in the Queen's quarter-finals.

Durham bemused by Stokes doubts as England captain finds home comfort

Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.

The Fed is forcing Wall Street to do the heavy lifting. Use these benchmarks to find your footing.

Fed watching is looking very different now. Two charts can help you in the Warsh era.

‘Industry’ Finally Has Emmy Heat — and Myha’la Is at the Center of It

As HBO’s once-underseen finance drama surges in buzz and ratings, the actress opens up about Harper Stern’s most devastating season yet and why awards attention may finally follow.

Is the stock market closed today for Juneteenth? Will the post office deliver mail?

The June 19 federal holiday falls on a Friday this year. Here’s how trading hours and other services are affected.

Italy’s top diplomat nixes US trip after Meloni says Trump fabricated story

The Italian prime minister has accused Trump of making up a story that she 'begged' him for a photo at G7 in France.

‘Beware small states’: why Lebanon endangers the unfinished Israel-Iran war

The country carries the seeds of escalation that could undo Trump’s tenuous deal with Tehran

How is China using AI in the classroom?

How will teaching artificial intelligence help China take on a high-tech future?

Transport secretary calls on Starmer to go

Cabinet member urges prime minister to set timetable for departure after Andy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield

Is the US government’s Anthropic ban accidentally helping the brand?

Just as last week was ending, the US government forced Anthropic to pull its two newest models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security concerns after Amazon…

Oil prices face fresh wave of volatility amid conflicting reports about Strait of Hormuz reopening and ongoing regional strife

A flurry of headlines on Friday point to an increasingly fragile deal between the U.S. and Iran.

Oil prices under new wave of pressure amid lingering questions over a Strait of Hormuz reopening

A flurry of headlines on Friday point to an increasingly fragile deal between the U.S. and Iran.

Memory, Freedom and Music Among Themes as Five Documentaries Chase Golden Goblet Glory at Shanghai

Five documentary films are competing for the Golden Goblet Award in the Documentary category at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, with the creative teams behind all…

How Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Brings Its Pioneering Black Doctor to the Screen (Exclusive)

In this first-look, star Jocko Sims, showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine and costume designer Mitchell Travers reveal how they used Laura Ingalls Wilder’s 1935 novel, history and some…

‘Slow Horses’ Star Christopher Chung on Balancing Ego and Empathy as Fan-Favorite Roddy Ho: ‘You Never Play It for the Joke, Everything Is Just Genuine’

“Slow Horses” may be headed by Gary Oldman’s dishevelled MI5 agent Jackson Lamb but it was Roddy Ho, played by Christopher Chung, who took the reins in Season 5.…

Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite agreeing to ceasefire

At least 47 people killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since midnight as US-Iran talks stall.

Sam Register On How Webtoon Partnership Will Fuel Warner Bros. Animation’s Push For YA Streaming Hits

Warner Bros. Animation President Sam Register says partnering with Webtoon Entertainment will power up its push into streamer-friendly YA animation. Register and Webtoon…

Petrol shortages and ‘oil rain’ bring Russia-Ukraine war home to Moscow

Ukraine increases strikes on Russian oil and weapons infrastructure as it garners aid and begins EU talks.

Durham chief 'bemused' by doubts around Stokes

Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.

Cuba passes ‘urgent’ reforms to liberalise economy under US pressure

Measures could be communist island’s biggest shake-up since the early years of the revolution in the 1960s

Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

Israel and Hizbollah agree ceasefire

Oil price falls on hopes agreement will bolster US-Iran deal

The Most Promising Ebola Vaccine Has Been Sitting on the Shelf for 15 Years

Years after initial tests, researchers are now racing to see if a vaccine developed in 2011 can help fight the current Bundibugyo outbreak in Congo.

AbbVie closes in on nearly $11bn deal for biotech Apogee Therapeutics

Buyout comes amid an uptick in biotech dealmaking as Big Pharma seeks to bolster its drug pipelines

The film about Sam Altman has been dropped by Amazon MGM

Luca Guadagnino's film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Artificial, has reportedly been dropped by Amazon MGM. The film, which stars Andrew Garfield and covers the rollercoaster five…