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LIVETrump insists Iran deal will open Strait of Hormuz ‘toll-free’ as he meets world leadersSpeaking at a G7 summit in France, the US president also again criticised Israel over its actions in Lebanon.
How much did these fans pay for their World Cup tickets?For many fans, going to the World Cup is a priceless, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But if you look into the costs, there are eye-watering sums of cash being spent.From match tickets to flights and hotels, plus the travel to stadiums and the cost of a drink once inside, the costs of attending can add up fast.Five days into the tournament, football fans in the host nations of Mexico, Canada and the US have told the BBC how much they are spending at the World Cup.Morten Oftedal takes the phrase “once-in-a-lifetime” seriously.…
NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe changes to the constitution would also mean Péter Magyar not being allowed to govern beyond 2034The Hungarian parliament has backed a change to the constitution that limits a prime minister’s term in office to eight years, fulfilling a promise by Péter Magyar to prevent Viktor Orbán becoming prime minister again.Orbán led Hungary uninterrupted for16 years, until Magyar’s Tisza party swept him from power in April’s election, winning a two-thirds majority that gives it the power to amend the constitution.Under the change, no prime minister since 1990 can serve more than two terms in office, even if…
PA MediaSir Richard Knighton was put in charge of UK forces last SeptemberThe UK’s armed forces will have to “dial back” training and operations if they do not receive more cash than is currently being offered, the chief of the defence staff has warned.Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said the government’s Defence Investment Plan (DIP) did not include enough funding to support “day-to-day activities” in the short term.John Healey resigned as defence secretary last week, claiming the proposed cash settlement “would reduce the readiness of our Forces and increase the risk to personnel on operations”.In a Commons statement earlier…
ReutersSpaceX has agreed to buy AI coding start-up Cursor for $60bn (£45bn) just days after its bumper initial public offering (IPO).Elon Musk’s rocket company will take over Anysphere, which makes the artificial intelligence coding agent.The move comes after SpaceX joined New York’s tech-focused Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday in the biggest ever listing, valuing it at more than $2tn and raising $85.7bn.The companies have been partners since April, when SpaceX announced it had the right to either buy it for $60bn, or pay $10bn for the work they have done together.Its tie-up with SpaceX comes as Musk’s company tries to…
Thousands of Lebanese rush back to their homes after Iran-US deal despite Israel saying it won’t end its occupation of Lebanon.Displaced Lebanese citizens pack their belongings onto vehicles as they cautiously return to their homes following a mutual agreement reached between the US and Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon on June 15, 2026. Despite warnings from local authorities advising residents not to rush back immediately, vehicular traffic surged towards settlements in the southern part of the country as numerous families hit the road to check on their homes and lands. Photojournalist:Mohammad Abushama (Anadolu)
LIVEWorld Cup: Livramento injury doubt; who starts for England v Croatia?All the latest news and updates as Scotland hold news conference before Tuesday’s matches, including France, Norway and Argentina.
Facebook/Semyon SkrepetskySemyon Skrepetsky was not immediately identified by police in eastern PolandPolice in Poland are investigating the execution-style murder of a Russian artist and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin.Polish prosecutors said Robert K, known as the artist Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead on Monday morning in the Polish city of Biała Podlaska, about 40km (25 miles) from the Belarusian border.The 44-year-old was shot five times in the head, chest and back in a car park in the city, located about 600m from the Belarusian consulate.Semyon Skrepetsky was the pseudonym used by Robert Kuzovkov. He was known for his caricatures…
Iran ‘most oppressed’ team at World Cup, head coach saysIran head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his team were told to leave LA “immediately” after their match against New Zealand.3 hrs agoWorld Cup
Getty ImagesProtests had erupted across India after the NEET 2026 exam was scrapped over allegations of a paper leakIndia has temporarily blocked the Telegram app over concerns it may be used for cheating, days before a crucial medical entrance exam is set to be reheld.Millions of students will retake the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET-UG) on 21 June after the exam held in May was cancelled over allegations of a paper leak.The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the exam, welcomed the move, saying that it was taken in response to the “organised use of the platform…