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Financial Times
Musk’s SpaceX raises $75bn in world’s biggest IPO
Rockets-to-AI group priced its shares at $135 in deal that drew blockbuster investor demand
Financial Times
How SpaceX could pull millions of savers into Musk’s orbit
The world’s richest man is shooting for Mars. Ordinary people are coming along for the ride
Financial Times
UK defence ministers resign as row over military spending escalates
Concerns over budget spark flurry of resignations and criticism of Keir Starmer and Treasury
Financial Times
The business model of white victimhood
Rage on the right and a narrative of disadvantage changing sides is rewarded by social media
BBC News
Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.
BBC News
Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts
Rapist Bawan Harwe lured underage girls back to his flat with the promise of free vapes and cash.
BBC News
Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at nearly $1.8tn ahead of record share sale
The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
BBC News
Girl, 14, charged with attempted murder after Manchester school knife attack
Two pupils and a teacher were injured in the attack, which counter-terror police are investigating.
BBC News
Northern Ireland protests pass off without incident after two nights of unrest
After two nights of unrest, pockets of protests held across Northern Ireland have passed off peacefully.
The Economist
Ukraine’s war is now longer than the first world war
NYT Europe
Europe Offers Somali World Cup Referee Blocked by U.S. a New Stage
The referee, Omar Artan, was turned away by immigration officials in Miami, but the governing body for soccer in Europe said...
NYT Europe
Refugees’ Numbers Drop, but Many Return to Turmoil at Home, U.N. Says
There were nearly 118 million forcibly displaced people in 2025, slightly fewer than in the previous year, the United Nations...
The Telegraph
Three red cards, two goals and the Azteca in full cry – the World Cup is under way
Three red cards, two goals and the Azteca in full cry – the World Cup is under way
The Telegraph
Emma Raducanu facing two matches in one day after rain causes chaos to Queen’s schedule
Emma Raducanu facing two matches in one day after rain causes chaos to Queen’s schedule
Wales
BBC Wales
Boy whose cancer returned two weeks after remission gets new hope from trial
Ethan, who has Burkitt Lymphoma, found out his cancer had returned two weeks after successful treatment.
BBC Wales
The only house left in abandoned Welsh mining village up for auction
It is the only house left in the village and auctioneers have set its guide price at £35,000.
BBC Wales
Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government
Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.
BBC Wales
Man admits driving into pedestrian in 'brutal' electric motorbike hit-and-run
Jordan Willetts drove off after the incident before handing himself in to police two days later.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.
BBC Sport
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, performers and vibrant fans
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.
BBC Sport · Cricket
Key considers imposing alcohol ban on England team
Director of cricket Rob Key is considering imposing an alcohol ban on the England team and has given no assurances Ben Stokes...
BBC Sport · Football
Fatigue? The World Cup players who have had toughest seasons
BBC Sport examines which World Cup teams and players have played the most minutes since last summer, when the Club World Cup...
The Race · F1
The difference between F1 brake discs Leclerc is swapping between
Ex-F1 technical director Gary Anderson explains the difference between the brake discs Charles Leclerc is swapping between
The Race
What we've learned at the Barcelona GP so far
With shock outcomes over ADUO and Monaco penalties, it's been a busy Thursday in the F1 paddock
The Race · F1
F1's deal with Pirelli extended
The FIA has extended its deal for Pirelli to supply Formula 1’s tyres until 2028
The Race
Leclerc to trial dropping Brembo brake discs for Barcelona
Charles Leclerc has committed to trying out the Carbone Industrie brake discs that Lewis Hamilton has used over recent races,...
Formula 1 Official
Verstappen coy on Red Bull's Barcelona chances
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Formula 1 Official
Norris seeking ‘reassurances and confidence’ in Barcelona
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have outlined their objectives for this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
ESPN Cricinfo
Sciver-Brunt: 'Pressure is a privilege' for England's World Cup homecoming
England captain acknowledges success of rugby and football counterparts as hosts prepare for Sri Lanka challenge
ESPN Cricinfo
Mehidy taken to hospital after being hit on the head by bouncer
Mehidy had a concussion, the team physio said, and will remain in hospital for 24 hours
Science
New Scientist
Global map reveals the vast scale of underground fungal networks
Our soils are teeming with networks of fungi, and we're starting to understand how important they are
New Scientist
Have we finally worked out how Venus flytraps snap shut?
It was widely thought that the movement of water through Venus flytrap cells caused the trap to close, but detailed...
New Scientist
El Niño has started and the weather could get weird
Global weather agencies have declared that El Niño has begun, and models show it is more likely than not to be a "super" El...
New Scientist
Toy universe shows that time could be a quantum illusion
An experiment with a toy universe made up of extremely cold atoms shows how time can emerge from quantum interactions, instead...
Nature
Author Correction: Plasticity and language in the anaesthetized human hippocampus
Nature, Published online: 11 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10784-1 Author Correction: Plasticity and language in the...
Nature
Whale graveyard discovered 7km under the sea
Nature, Published online: 11 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01886-x The treasure trove of fossils and bones has already...
Nature
My diverse academic background is affecting my PhD studies — what do I do?
Nature, Published online: 11 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01129-z A PhD student in China who has changed his focus twice...
Nature
Tool flags suspicious journals before researchers submit papers
Nature, Published online: 11 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01707-1 The free platform, called Journal Trends, could also...
Technology
The Verge
Amazon’s Echo Hub gets a customizable new look and Ring’s AI features
Amazon's rolling out a free software update for Echo Hub devices that gives the home screen a much-needed update to the...
The Verge
Logitech’s awesome MX Master 3S mouse drops to under $100
The platform-agnostic Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse is discounted to $89.99 at Amazon ($30 off), matching the best...
The Verge
Blink’s six-piece outdoor camera kit is a great deal under $200
You can save on a big set of outdoor security cameras ahead of Prime Day. Amazon has a five-pack of Blink cameras with a video...
The Verge
Roborock’s Q10 S5 Plus robovac is over half off, matching its best price to date
Even at full price, the Roborock Q10 S5 Plus offers impressive value, boasting features typically reserved for pricier robovac...
Techcrunch
SpaceX officially prices shares at $135 in the largest IPO ever
Wits its official share pricing announcement, SpaceX's IPO has begun.
Techcrunch
Oracle warns of security bug that hackers abused to breach 100+ companies
The tech giant warned of a security flaw that a cybercrime gang said it's exploiting as part of a mass-hacking campaign....
Techcrunch
SpaceX SPV investors won’t know their true holdings until post-IPO lock-ups lift
After SpaceX makes its public debut, lower-tier SPV investors face hidden fees, lengthy payout delays, and the risk of outright fraud.
Techcrunch
Bluesky launches group chats, as company shifts focus to community features
Bluesky's latest feature is group chats, arriving amid a shift in focus on building features for smaller communities.
Wired
‘Hands Off Our NHS’: Anti-Palantir Protests Break Out in UK Over Deal With National Health Service
Crowding the gates of a major health care conference, protesters called for Palantir to be booted out of the UK’s National...
Wired
Meet the OpenAI Engineer Leading ChatGPT’s Biggest Transformation Yet
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