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Mona Khalil, Lebanon’s turtle advocate, dies after Israeli attack

Khalil spent more than two decades protecting the nests of endangered turtle species in southern Lebanon.

Australia pledges action on H5N1 after bird flu case confirmed

Australia confirmed its first mainland H5N1 bird flu case in a seabird near Esperance, WA.

Rousey and Paul taunt UFC over White House viewing figures

Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul taunt the UFC and Dana White for failing to break Most Valuable Promotions' MMA record audience figure with the White House event.

US envoy headed for Switzerland, Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten talks

US media are reporting that Witkoff and Kushner are preparing for negotiations with Iran after talks were postponed.

Beyond the beach: Spain pushes offbeat regions as tourist numbers nudge 100m

Exclusive: Tourism minister says another likely record year of visitor growth is not a worry amid move to welcome tourists out of season and market less frequented areasSpain is redoubling its efforts to push its tourist appeal beyond the familiar “sun and sand and coast” model as it prepares for another record-breaking year in which the number of foreign visitors could reach 100 million for the first time, the country’s tourism minister has said.Speaking to the Guardian, Jordi Hereu rejected suggestions that Spain was now saturated with tourists but said it had become clear that the “old formulas no longer work”, especially amid growing concerns about overtourism and the effects of the climate emergency. Continue reading...

‘A kind of massive rave’: Paris braces for 2m revellers as Fête de las Musique returns amid heatwave warnings

Officials expand safety measures as French capital prepares for huge annual street celebrationParis is preparing for a street party of unprecedented scale on Sunday, as more than 2 million people are expected to gather for the Fête de la Musique amid a huge influx of music fans from the UK and warnings of record temperatures.France’s annual free street music festival, which has been running for more than 40 years, has grown into the country’s largest cultural event. What was previously a nationwide showcase for local and amateur talent – from village choirs to classical ensembles and techno acts in the capital – has evolved into a vast international open-air celebration. Continue reading...

Bedtime blues: London ‘killing off nightlife’ as UK city with strictest licensing rules

Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds are experiencing after-hours boom as a result of more lenient rulesLondon has the earliest council-mandated bedtime of any other city in the UK as a result of policies in nightlife districts that oppose any new bar or restaurant opening past 11pm.These strict restrictions on pubs and bars are “killing off nightlife” in the capital, experts have said, while other cities including Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds are experiencing an after-hours boom because they have more lenient rules. Continue reading...

Harsh or fair decisions? Scotland denied TWO penalties in Morocco defeat!

The Scotland camp and pundits react after two penalty appeals were denied in the World Cup defeat against Morocco.

‘We tasted the horrors of war’: Stories of refugees who returned home

In 2025, nearly 15 million displaced people returned - the largest surge of returns recorded by the UN.

Latest tennis scores: Sabalenka vs Pegula in Berlin semi-finals live on Sky

Fifa alters how World Cup tables work - it changes everything

Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.

Lebanon says Israel has carried out a wave of fresh strikes, killing at least five people

It comes less than a day after US officials said Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah had agreed to a renewed ceasefire.

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 13

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

‘It’s Russian roulette’: alarm as Europe backs critical minerals mines in water-stressed regions

Exclusive: European Commission planning to rewrite key law to allow water-intensive mines in regions suffering from droughtThe European Commission plans to rewrite the EU’s flagship water protection law to speed up the development of critical minerals mines, despite many being located in drying and water-stressed regions, analysis has found.Mining is a water-intensive industry, requiring large volumes of water for ore processing, dust suppression, waste management and mine dewatering. While modern projects recycle water, they still require significant amounts, and in water-stressed regions those demands can add to pressure on already stretched rivers, aquifers and water supplies. Continue reading...

Great British summer savings: grab family deals on days out, films and more

Government’s temporary VAT cut aims to ease cost of living for families this summer – here’s what’s on offerFrom Thursday families can enjoy a cut-price trip to Legoland or the cinema to watch Toy Story 5 as the government’s school holiday discount scheme Great British summer savings gets under way.Billed by Rachel Reeves as a way to “support families with the little treats in life”, the temporary VAT cut will reduce ticket prices at family attractions such as zoos and theme parks as well as the cost of children’s cinema tickets and restaurant meals. Continue reading...

SUV buyers undeterred by warnings of risk to pedestrians, UK study finds

Exclusive: Research suggests financial penalties necessary if number of large vehicles on roads is to be reducedDrivers who are told about the safety risks posed by SUVs to cyclists and pedestrians are very unlikely to be deterred from buying one, a new study has found.The findings indicate that if governments want to reduce the number of large, dangerous vehicles on the roads, it is likely to require financial penalties, according to the psychologists at Swansea University who led the research. Continue reading...

Today at Royal Ascot: Australia’s Joliestar leads raiders in QEII Jubilee

Royal Ascot concludes with a star-studded day, headlined by the Group One Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, all live on Sky Sports Racing.

Verhoeven calls for immediate Usyk rematch, but does he deserve it?

Rico Verhoeven has called for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. But does the kickboxing superstar merit a second shot at boxing's heavyweight champion?

Spurs to enter Wharton chase - Saturday's gossip

Tottenham are the latest club interested in Adam Wharton, Liverpool are yet to agree a deal for Yan Diomande, Fulham fail with their opening bid for Chibuike Nwaiwu, plus more.

Iran war day 113: Tehran presses US over Lebanon ceasefire

Iran presses US over Lebanon as Israeli strikes test fragile ceasefire and broader peace efforts.

10-man Paraguay knock out Turkey despite Almiron red card

Watch highlights as 10-man Paraguay win despite Miguel Almiron's red card, eliminating Turkey from the 2026 World Cup.

Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire after deadly flareup disrupts opening of Iran talks

JD Vance pulls out of US-Iran meeting in Switzerland on implementation of peace deal after clashes in southern LebanonMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael and Hezbollah agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday after 24 hours of intense violence that posed an early challenge to the new agreement between the US and Iran to end their conflict.A meeting that was scheduled to take place on Friday between Washington and Tehran in Switzerland to discuss implementation of the new deal was cancelled when Hezbollah killed four Israeli soldiers and Israel carried out a wave of retaliatory airstrikes in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa valley that killed at least 47 people. Continue reading...

What pushed the number of displaced people down?

Global displacement fell for the first time in a decade. On World Refugee Day, AJLabs looks at what drove millions home.

Turkiye knocked out of World Cup 2026 after 1-0 defeat to 10-man Paraguay

Turkiye suffered their second successive defeat in North America, bringing an end to their World Cup campaign.