Saturday · June 13, 2026 Vol. I · No. 163
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New rules abound - why VAR diving decision was wrong despite feeling right Wall Street is moving past crypto pilots and deeper into Ethereum, says Etherealize founder Why is football called 'soccer' in the US and Canada? Why your cardiologist might tell you to skip AirPods Tokenization mirrors the $20 trillion ETF boom as blockchain and AI converge, Ondo exec says Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity Albanians protest against another luxury development on Adriatic coast Construction workers begin removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center New rules abound - why VAR diving decision was wrong despite feeling right Wall Street is moving past crypto pilots and deeper into Ethereum, says Etherealize founder Why is football called 'soccer' in the US and Canada? Why your cardiologist might tell you to skip AirPods Tokenization mirrors the $20 trillion ETF boom as blockchain and AI converge, Ondo exec says Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity Albanians protest against another luxury development on Adriatic coast Construction workers begin removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center

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World News · Europe

Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort - The Latest

Thousands have protested in the streets of the Albanian capital, Tirana, this week against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.Groundwork has…

World News · Europe

Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast

Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.

World News · United States

US Senate approves $70bn for Trump immigration agencies

The package to fund agencies including ICE until the end of Trump's term had face Democratic opposition over immigration agents killing two US citizens.

World News · Europe

Scientists make sourdough bread using yeast found in 5,000-year-old mummy

Team now plans to see if they can use yeast strains harvested from Ötzi the Iceman to brew beer tooScientists have baked a sourdough loaf of bread using yeast strains harvested fr…

World News · Europe

EU must prove it is capable and willing to take in new members, leaders say

Von der Leyen tells Balkans summit that bloc needs to make enlargement process ‘faster and more credible’The EU must prove its willingness and ability to take in new members and s…

World News · Africa

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple

There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.

World News · United States

The U.S. adds 172,000 jobs as the labor market picks up steam

U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising …

World News · United States

China's highest bridge brings tourists and internet access to remote communities

A link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this…

World News · Europe

Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort plan – The Latest

Thousands have protested in the capital, Tirana, this week against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.Groundwork has…

World News · Africa

Singer Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honour

He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

World News · Europe

Quarter of UK musicians have lost all EU work since 2021, report finds

Average tour earnings down 45%, with nearly three-fifths of musicians saying touring in Europe is no longer viableMore than a quarter of British musicians have lost all their EU w…

World News · Europe

UK-EU ‘reset’ summit may still happen next month despite delay speculation

EU’s Maroš Šefčovič says summit will ‘probably’ be in July but sources say it could be put back as talks deadlockedUK politics live – latest updatesThe EU has said Keir Starmer’s …

World News · United States

Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup

It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.

World News · United States

Primavera festival fans say handling of bad weather put 'dampener' on first day

Fans have expressed their confusion that no back-up plan was put in place at the festival in Barcelona.

World News · Europe

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner wedding divides Palermo: ‘I could understand if it was for the pope’

While some residents are proud to host celebrations, others lament road closures and city’s transformation into a ‘theme park’Concetta Chillemi was chatting to friends outside her…

World News · United States

Senate passes immigration bill. And, Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign

The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an overnight vote. And, former first lady Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign with NPR's Ne…

World News · Europe

Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released

A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.

World News · United States

US journalist pleads guilty to working as China's agent

Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.

World News · United States

The World Cup vs. bugs, germs and heat: Here's the game plan

Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the…

World News · United States

Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote

After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.

World News · United States

US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested

Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

World News · Africa

Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down

Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

World News · United States

Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund

The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.…

World News · United States

The quiz tracked Trump's wins and losses this week. Can you win bigly?

Plus, Serena Williams, Peabo Bryson, Kalshi and United Airlines make an appearance. Have you been paying attention?