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Evening Edition Thursday, June 11, 2026 Updated 20:28
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  1. Financial Times Trump calls off Iran strikes planned for Thursday night
  2. Financial Times India protests to US after three sailors killed in tanker attack
  3. BBC News Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts
  4. BBC News El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
  5. The Economist Ukraine is transplanting its industrial heart to the west
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Financial Times

Trump calls off Iran strikes planned for Thursday night

US president claims progress in negotiations for new deal with Tehran
Financial Times

India protests to US after three sailors killed in tanker attack

New Delhi calls for ‘de-escalation’ in Gulf but appears to have little appetite for confrontation with Washington
Financial Times

Keir Starmer weakened by John Healey’s scathing resignation

Defence secretary’s exit may turn out to be the first of many in the coming weeks
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

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

El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say

An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
BBC News

Dozens of children put at risk after gender care failures at GP clinic, inquiry finds

A safety inquiry into the WellBN clinic in Brighton found 78 children were potentially harmed after being given gender...
BBC News

'Mum was killing me': England's Declan Rice on sunburn for his World Cup photoshoot

The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.
BBC News

The rise and rise of 'Meatball' McGinn

John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a "big, round head" and bigger dreams. Scotland's World Cup opener marks a new high...
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

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
The Telegraph

Bird flu, extreme heat and super gonorrhoea: The top health threats facing Britain

The country’s first health security assessment analyses the likelihood and consequences of known health risks over the next five years
Wales
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.
BBC Wales

Jilted bride who went ahead with wedding gets engaged

Rather than cancel the £12,000 big day, Kayley Stead went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.
BBC Wales

Teacher training incentives boosted by £5,000 in shortage subjects

Trainee secondary teachers in maths, Welsh and science will see incentives rise to £20,000.
Sport
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...
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

Real Madrid reappoint Jose Mourinho on three-year deal

Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach.
BBC Sport · Football

'You're not even the best player in your house' - the rise of 'Meatball' McGinn

John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a "big, round head" and bigger dreams. Scotland's World Cup opener marks a new high...
The Race

Everything 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,...
The Race

Monaco penalties being reviewed after shock error revealed

Alpine has won a review of Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalties because F1 used an inaccurate pitlane distance to measure cars' speeds
Formula 1 Official

Verstappen coy on Red Bull's Barcelona chances

Red Bull duo Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar believe "there are still so many unknowns for us" ahead of this weekend's...
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

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
ESPN Cricinfo

Edgbaston takes center stage as England, Sri Lanka kick off T20 World Cup

History is on England's side, as they have won 10 of the last 12 T20Is against Sri Lanka
Science
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...
New Scientist

Dramatic photo of ibis being guided to their winter homes wins award

Student Gunnar Hartmann wins Nature’s 2026 Scientist at Work photography competition for this shot of migrating northern bald...
New Scientist

The one film to watch before seeing Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day

With Steven Spielberg’s new extraterrestrial film Disclosure Day just out, it’s the ideal time to watch Close Encounter of the...
New Scientist

Ditching cigarettes for vapes may curb the cancer benefits of quitting

A study of 4.5 million people suggests that ex-smokers who take up vaping are more at risk of dying from lung cancer than...
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

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...
The Verge

Amazon’s data centers used 2.5 billion gallons of water last year

Just after Seattle enacted a one-year data center moratorium that some of Amazon's own employees pushed for, Amazon shared how...
The Verge

The bill that would let Jimmy Kimmel sue Brendan Carr is here

Under a new bipartisan bill, Americans could sue for damages if a government official illegally tries to coerce a social...
Techcrunch

Meta’s Edits app is getting an AI assistant and a desktop version

By integrating an AI assistant directly into Edits, Meta is aiming to keep creators engaged on Instagram as it continues to...
Techcrunch

Coinbase’s new tool can help agents trade and pay for premium research

Coinbase's agent can use x402 protocol to get access to data and APIs.
Techcrunch

Quantum Space’s military SPAC is trying to catch SpaceX’s IPO wave

Quantum Space says SPACs aren't dead as it seeks a $1.2 billion deal to build military spacecraft.
Techcrunch

Deezer’s new tool can identify AI music from Spotify, Apple Music, and others

Deezer introduced a tool that scans playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms to identify AI music.
Wired

Is It a Super El Niño Year? It Could Turn the World’s Weather Upside Down

From a wet winter in the Southwest to fewer Atlantic hurricanes, this is what to expect as a potential super El Niño takes shape.
Wired

Drug Sites Hijacked Spotify’s Search Ranking Through Fake Podcasts

A joint congressional report describes a spam operation that turned tens of thousands of fake podcasts into search-engine bait...
Hacker News · 467 pts

Show HN: Homebrew 6.0.0

Hacker News · 127 pts

The RCE that AMD wouldn't fix

Hacker News · 112 pts

Software Is Made Between Commits

Hacker News · 127 pts

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