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Qatar v Switzerland: World Cup 2026 ā live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/13/qatar-v-switzerland-world-cup-2026-live
Published: June 13, 2026 17:58
ā½ļø Kick-off 12pm local, 3pm EST, 8pm BST, 4am Sun AESTā½ļø Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JohnThe expected formations, are Qatar 4-3-3 and Switzerland 4-2-3-1.Qatar: Abunada, Al Oui, Ro Ro, Khouki, Ahmed, Gaber, Madibo, Laye, Junior,ā¦
Trump says Iran peace deal could be signed by Sunday, with strait of Hormuz to open shortly after
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/preliminary-peace-deal-could-be-signed-within-days-says-us-iran-and-mediators
Published: June 13, 2026 17:50
US president says in online post he reserves āultimate alternativeā if Tehran refuses to sign agreementDonald Trump said on Saturday that the US is set to sign a new agreement with Iran the following day, claiming that the deal would prevent Tehran fromā¦
Former NBA MVP James Harden arrested on weapon charge in Houston
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/james-harden-weapon-charges-arrest-nba
Published: June 13, 2026 17:37
11-time All-Star released on $100 bondPolice spotted handgun in playerās MercedesCleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was released from a Houston jail after he was arrested early on Saturday morning on a misdemeanor gun violation.Harden was drivingā¦
Far-right and anti-racist protesters clash in UK cities after Belfast riots
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/13/far-right-anti-racist-protesters-clash-brighton-liverpool-sheffield-glasgow
Published: June 13, 2026 17:30
Police make several arrests as rival demonstrators take to streets of Brighton, Liverpool, Sheffield and GlasgowFar-right marches took place across the UK on Saturday after violent unrest in Belfast and Southampton in recent days.Several people wereā¦
Bath stunned as Exeter head for final after last-ditch drama caps comeback
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/bath-rugby-exeter-chiefs-playoff-semi-final-premiership
Published: June 13, 2026 16:33
Semi-final: Bath 26-27 ExeterChiefs meet Northampton at Twickenham on SaturdayFor the first time since the greatest game in Premiership history, the away team have won a playoff. This was not a comeback to match that of Harlequins at Bristol in 2021, butā¦
MPs call for end to real estate event over fear it pushes sale of Israeli settlements
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/13/uk-london-real-estate-west-bank-israel-settlements
Published: June 13, 2026 16:06
More than 100 UK lawmakers urge government to cancel London event, warning it is linked to land āstolen from PalestiniansāMore than 100 UK lawmakers have called for the cancellation of an Israeli real estate event scheduled to take place in London onā¦
Revealed: DWP still allowing unpaid carers to run up debts despite being told about overpayments
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/13/revealed-dwp-still-allowing-unpaid-carers-to-run-up-debts-despite-being-told-about-overpayments
Published: June 13, 2026 16:00
Chris Farrell was given benefit for six months despite his repeated requests for payments to stopA former unpaid carer has urged welfare officials to āget their act togetherā after they continued to pay him carerās benefit for six months after the death ofā¦
George Russell bounces back in style to claim pole at Barcelona-Catalunya GP
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/george-russell-bounces-back-in-style-to-claim-pole-at-barcelona-catalunya-gp
Published: June 13, 2026 15:54
āI feel like my old self again. Itās a bit of a reliefāLewis Hamilton second ahead of Kimi AntonelliGeorge Russell scorched to pole position for Sundayās Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton narrowly failed to pip him with a thrillingā¦
The case for Labour to introduce a wealth tax has never been stronger | Phillip Inman
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/13/labour-introduce-wealth-tax-case-never-been-stronger
Published: June 13, 2026 15:00
A 2% levy on fortunes above Ā£100m ā with no exemptions ā could begin to reverse decades of rising inequalityAndy Burnham and Wes Streeting have sought to blunt the Green leader Zack Polanskiās popularity with a hint that a government run by either of them,ā¦
Kretinsky set to become West Hamās biggest shareholder and addresses Sullivan allegations
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/kretinsky-set-to-become-west-hams-biggest-shareholder-and-addresses-sullivan-allegations
Published: June 13, 2026 14:44
Czech billionaire to increase his stake from 27% to 43%Kretinsky and Gold ādeeply concernedā by revelationsDaniel Kretinsky, the owner of Royal Mail, is set to overtake David Sullivan as West Hamās largest shareholder after agreeing to buy an additionalā¦
Albanians protest against another luxury development on Adriatic coast
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/albania-protest-luxury-development-adriatic-coast
Published: June 13, 2026 14:34
Fencing removed at environmentally sensitive site, mirroring protests against Trump son-in-lawās projectAbout 200 protesters on Saturday tore down metal and razor-wire fences surrounding a luxury development site on Albaniaās Adriatic coast, in anotherā¦
Football Daily | A cult classic kit, 4-4-2 and refcam: 10 things weāve noticed in World Cup so far
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/football-daily-newsletter-world-cup-2026-10-things-we-learned-so-far
Published: June 13, 2026 14:10
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Weāre almost a 25th of the way through the Geopolitics World Cup ā four games down, 100 to go ā so itās the perfect time to reflect on what weāve learned and noticed so far. Continue reading...
Raducanu overcomes injury scare to reach Queenās Club semi-final with win over Rakhimova
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/emma-raducanu-injury-scare-queens-club-wimbledon-tennis
Published: June 13, 2026 14:09
Raducanu to face Jovic later after 6-3, 7-5 winBritish No 1 falls in second set of quarter-finalEverything seemed to be progressing perfectly for Emma Raducanu in the early stages of a day that, in the best case scenario, would require a marathon effortā¦
Kidnapped US journalist faces Taliban captor in court as 42-year sentence caps long saga
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/13/david-rohde-journalist-taliban-kidnap
Published: June 13, 2026 14:00
Haji Najibullah imprisoned for role in capture of David Rohde, New York Times journalist held for months in 2008Haji Najibullah appeared unbothered as he walked into Manhattan federal court earlier this week to learn whether he would face life behind barsā¦
Bryce powers Scotland to maiden Womenās T20 World Cup win against Ireland
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/scotland-ireland-womens-world-t20-cup-match-report
Published: June 13, 2026 13:13
Group 2: Scotland, 161-5, beat Ireland, 121, by 40 runsKathryn Bryce struck 60 from 39 ballsScotland notched up a historic maiden World Cup win on Saturday, coming out on top against Ireland by 40 runs. The Scotland captain, Kathryn Bryce, struck aā¦
Mourners line Bangkok streets to pay respects to Thailandās Princess Bha
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/bangkok-thailand-princess-bha-royal-funeral-procession-mourners
Published: June 13, 2026 13:05
Funeral procession travels to palace as people remember royalās campaigning and work for underprivilegedAs the sun began to set on the golden spires and gilded finials of Bangkokās Grand Palace, the gates waited to open for the return of a princess.Sinceā¦
āYou make people a bit happierā: the football app building friendships in London
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/13/football-app-building-friendships-london-footy-addicts
Published: June 13, 2026 13:00
Footy Addicts helps amateur players find a game at short notice ā and tackles the problem of lonelinessCries of āBoss! Boss! Boss!ā emerge from the pitch during a hard-fought game of football in a London park. There arenāt a lot of names used in this game,ā¦
Formula One: Barcelona-Catalunya GP qualifying ā live updates
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jun/13/barcelona-catalunya-gp-qualifying-formula-one-f1-live
Published: June 13, 2026 13:00
ļø F1 qualifying updates from 3pm BSTļø Gasly reinstated to Monaco podium | Mail PhilipJust when George Russell thought his luck could not get any worse ā¦Formula One and the FIA would like you to remember the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix for Kimi Antonelliās fifthā¦
Anthropic to disable its most advanced AI models after US order limiting foreign access
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/13/anthropic-disable-advanced-ai-models-us-government-order
Published: June 13, 2026 12:37
Company said US government believes safeguards can be bypassed and product used to identify software vulnerabilitiesAnthropic said it will āabruptly disableā its most advanced AI models for all users after the US government ordered it to suspend access toā¦
āHyper-stylised, ultra-cool visionsā: 10 ways David Hockney changed art
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jun/13/10-ways-david-hockney-changed-art-la-ipads-perspective
Published: June 13, 2026 12:00
He pushed landscape painting into the stratosphere, demolished one-point perspective, invented the Los Angeles look, embraced iPads, created dazzling stage sets for theatre and opera ā¦David Hockney didnāt just appear out of nowhere like some fully formedā¦
āTastes like I remember from childhoodā: the best supermarket double cream, tasted and rated
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jun/13/best-supermarket-double-cream
Published: June 13, 2026 12:00
The very best double creams have a wildly complex taste, but which brands are a little scoop of sunshine and which are much of a muchness?⢠The best supermarket natural yoghurtsThis was a tricky taste test, not least because 70% of these creams tastedā¦
Jeff Bezosās Blue Origin says it will fly again this year after explosion. Nasa needs it to
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jun/13/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-nasa-aretemis
Published: June 13, 2026 12:00
The companyās response to the launchpad blast has become a key test for Artemis IIIAs Blue Origin tells it, the most spectacular launchpad explosion in recent memory, which destroyed its pioneering New Glenn space rocket last month and severely damagedā¦
Ask for help, take chances and be kind to yourself: readersā tips for young jobseekers
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jun/13/readers-advice-young-job-seekers
Published: June 13, 2026 12:00
People with careers in the UK and beyond offer practical advice for those struggling to secure workAbout 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK are not in employment, education or training, and a recent report said this could rise to 1.25 million by theā¦
Momfluencers are co-parenting with AI. Is it better than a man? | Arwa Mahdawi
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/13/momfluencers-ai-co-parenting
Published: June 13, 2026 12:00
Women in heterosexual marriages continue to do most of the caregiving. Now some are offering guides to AI-fying parentingIn honour of Pride Iād like to share some important news: Being Straight is Great, Actually! This public service announcement isā¦
Workers begin to remove Trumpās name from Kennedy Center after court rulings
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/13/trump-name-removed-kennedy-center-facade
Published: June 13, 2026 11:30
In the dead of night, behind a screen, the presidentās name started to be purged from the facade of the Washington buildingA crew of workers spent the night removing Donald Trumpās name from the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, hours after aā¦
āEveryone is welcome with usā: CuraƧao want you along for their first World Cup ride
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/everyone-is-welcome-with-us-curacao-want-you-along-for-their-first-world-cup-ride
Published: June 13, 2026 11:07
The smallest nation ever to compete in the tournament celebrate the long adventure that got them there, and remember those who cannot be there to enjoy it with themAngelo Cijntje can look back now and smile. It was September 2023 and CuraƧaoās trip fromā¦
UK sets out AI infrastructure push at London Tech Week ā how does it stack up?
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/13/uk-ai-hardware-london-tech-week-investment-chips
Published: June 13, 2026 11:01
Government announces plans to invest billions, but questions linger over how its proposals on chips, social media and more will workOwnership of the commanding heights of the AI economy is a political talking point around the world, as countries seek toā¦
Freedivers, leftover cables and bits of clay: Cuba gets inventive to save its pristine reefs amid US blockade
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/13/freedivers-leftover-cables-and-bits-of-clay-cuba-gets-inventive-to-save-its-pristine-reefs-amid-us-blockade
Published: June 13, 2026 11:00
With limited resources and sanctions tightening, conservationists are forced to find new ways to protect the coral reefs of CiĆ©naga de Zapata national parkAt 8am, scuba divers gather to collect plastic and drinks cans from the sea at Cubaās CiĆ©naga deā¦
Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of childrenās screen time
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/13/nerve-lab-uk-ai-brain-scanning-tech-childrens-screen-time
Published: June 13, 2026 11:00
Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games Parents are constantly being told to limit their childrenās screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited to developingā¦
āLoneliness influencersā are racking up views. After a breakup, I see the appeal | Dave Schilling
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/13/loneliness-influencers-breakups
Published: June 13, 2026 11:00
Following a failed relationship in my 40s, solitude is tempting. But Iām not giving up on finding love, warts and allMy birthday is coming up next month. I will be, by my count, even more ancient than I was last year. Iāll be far enough from 40 to make itā¦
New York man who killed gay dancer faces 25 years after hate-crime conviction
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/13/new-york-oshae-sibley-death-conviction
Published: June 13, 2026 11:00
Dmitriy Popov fatally stabbed OāShae Sibley in Brooklyn in 2023 and was found guilty of manslaughter as a hate crimeA New York City man who was recently convicted of a hate crime in the 2023 stabbing death of vogue dancer OāShae Sibley is facing a prisonā¦
āWhy would you put a toxic product into the hands of a young child?ā: director turned activist Beeban Kidron on why big tech needs its ātobacco momentā
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/13/beeban-kidron-interview-baroness-big-tech-online-child-abuse
Published: June 13, 2026 10:58
In her work as an online safety campaigner, the baroness and Bridget Jones director has seen things she can never unsee ā and sheās furious at the tech overlords doing nothing to stop the abuseThrough the open windows behind Beeban Kidron drifts theā¦
Three teenagers arrested over death of man in Essex
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/13/teenagers-arrested-murder-essex-chelmsford
Published: June 13, 2026 10:27
Boy, 14, among three people held after 21-year-old was found critically injured in Central Park, ChelmsfordThree teenagers, including a 14-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 21-year-old man in a park in Essex.Emergency servicesā¦
Nottinghamshire v Somerset, Yorkshire v Warwickshire, and more: county cricket, day two ā live
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jun/13/nottinghamshire-v-somerset-yorkshire-v-warwickshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live
Published: June 13, 2026 10:13
Updates from the latest round of Championship matches Sign up for the Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTLHave arrived at Blackpool where there is quite some wind and slightly wonky Wifi. A couple of hearty appeals but no wickets yet. This morning Paul Edwardsā¦
Head of Commons media committee denies writing article accusing BBC of bias
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/13/head-commons-media-committee-caroline-dineage-denies-writing-article-bbc-bias
Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
Excoriating article under Caroline Dinenageās name remains on ConservativeHome website It was a crisis that toppled a BBC director general and his head of news. After contentious accusations of bias by a former external adviser, Michael Prescott, both Timā¦
āIt reminds me of the love I felt for my faithful companionā: Tony Hertzās best phone picture
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/13/tony-hertz-best-phone-picture-man-dog
Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
Shadows glimpsed on a wall at sunset inspired this evocative portrait of the photographer and his dog, LollyLolly ā a chow-chow-cocker spaniel mix ā was Tony Hertzās dog for 15 years. āShe had long black hair with a little white on her mouth, ears,ā¦
Sam Lau on the lottery of summer air travel ā cartoon
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/jun/13/sam-lau-lottery-summer-air-travel-cartoon-holiday-flight
Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
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The Knicksā hedonistic NBA finals run has been a relief from the exhaustion of US politics
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/the-knicks-hedonistic-nba-finals-run-has-been-a-relief-from-the-exhaustion-of-us-politics
Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
Immersed in the daily churn of Washington DC, I found an unexpected source of hope in the Knicksā improbable seasonWhen it comes to the length of my relationship with the New York Knicks, Iām more Taylor Swift than TimothĆ©e Chalamet.But it was inevitable.ā¦
Pipers and dreams: World Cup fever grips Scotland again after 28 years
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/pipers-and-dreams-world-cup-fever-grips-scotland-again-after-28-years
Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
The country is ready to blow away decades of dashed hopes and celebrate, with marching bands and all-night partiesScotland is leaning into one its most treasured traditions: embracing the hope and anxiety of a football World Cup, with a healthy dose ofā¦
Palestinian American woman held without charge by Israeli military
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/13/palestinian-held-sama-safi-israeli-military
Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
Soldiers arrested university student Sama Safi, 20, along with members of Palestinian womenās national soccer teamA 20-year-old Palestinian American woman has been held in Israeli military detention for nearly two weeks after Israeli soldiers stormed herā¦
Travel insurance: donāt let a health condition derail your holiday plans
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jun/13/travel-insurance-dont-let-a-health-condition-derail-your-holiday-plans
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
A medical issue can send quotes for cover soaring but it is not worth risking going abroad without a policyāI nearly fell over when I saw the travel insurance quote,ā says the retiree Bernie Lawrence. The 77-year-old from Fleet, Hampshire, says that afterā¦
Toby Stephens: āI lost my dad to cirrhosis. The only difference between us was that, tragically, he couldnāt stop drinkingā
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/13/toby-stephens-actor-equus-menier-chocolate-factory
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
The actor on missing his late mother, Maggie Smith, being mistaken for Damian Lewis, and looking ālike a fridgeāBorn in London, Toby Stephens, 57, is the son of actors Maggie Smith and Robert Stephens. He trained at Lamda and, in 1992, made his film debutā¦
The hill I will die on: I really donāt like ālikeā ā or other imprecise and redundant speech | Louis de BerniĆØres
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/13/the-hill-i-will-die-on-like-imprecise-redundant-speech-junk-food-britain
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
Junk speak, like junk food, encourages verbal littering. It has to be one of the worst things about life in BritainI live in the Norfolk countryside, and what irritates me most about living here is the deluge of litter that gets thrown out of car windowsā¦
āA movie for everyone, not just Drag Race fansā: stars of drag comedy Stop! That! Train! on making the summerās funniest film
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/13/stop-that-train-film-drag-comedy
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
Director Adam Shankman and drag queen actors explain putting a brilliantly madcap twist on Airplane! style parodyDrag queens are never more striking than when theyāre set against an everyday background. āKristen Stewart is a buoy ⦠ā the Laotian Americanā¦
āWe eat and drink riskā: higher costs bring curtain down on more UK music festivals
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/13/uk-music-festivals-higher-costs-secret-garden-party-womad-glasgow
Published: June 13, 2026 09:00
Plans for new event at the Secret Garden Party site and Womad Glasgow are dashed, but others remain optimisticHosting Scotlandās first Womad festival seemed like an easy sell for Glasgow, the countryās gig capital and self-proclaimed ādynamic global hubā¦
Scotland v Ireland: Womenās T20 World Cup ā live
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/jun/13/scotland-v-ireland-womens-t20-world-cup-live
Published: June 13, 2026 08:30
T20 World Cup from 10.30am BST at Old Trafford Team-by-team guide | Mail TimMorning everyone and welcome to a rather different World Cup. One in which expanding the tournament means going from ten nations to 12. One in which we never hear a word from aā¦
Drug diversion schemes cut reoffending rates more than prosecution, study says
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/13/drug-diversion-schemes-reoffending-rates-police
Published: June 13, 2026 08:00
Exclusive: Research in England shows people a third less likely to reoffend under decriminalisation-style schemesDrug diversion schemes led by police that steer people away from the criminal justice system and into treatment and education services areā¦
What to read this summer by Mark Haddon, Samantha Harvey, Zadie Smith and more
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jun/13/what-to-read-this-summer-by-mark-haddon-samantha-harvey-zadie-smith-and-more
Published: June 13, 2026 08:00
Leading authors including Sarah Waters, William Dalrymple, Bernardine Evaristo and Anne Enright reveal their perfect holiday reading⢠Read our selection of 70 brilliant books for the summerZadie SmithMargaret Busbyās Part of the Story: Writings from Half aā¦
70 brilliant books for the summer
https://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-interactive/2026/jun/13/70-brilliant-books-for-the-summer
Published: June 13, 2026 08:00
From dynamite debuts to must-read memoirs and magical childrenās fiction, hereās our selection of this yearās hottest holiday reads⢠Leading authors Mark Haddon, Samantha Harvey, Zadie Smith select their favourites*** Continue reading...
World Cup 2026: USA light up LA; Englandās boots stolen; Scotlandās big return ā live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/13/world-cup-2026-usa-light-up-la-englands-boots-stolen-scotlands-big-return-live
Published: June 13, 2026 07:51
ā½ļø Latest news and discussion as tournament continuesā½ļø USA 4-1 Paraguay | Scotland become faithfuls or traitors ā½ļø Player guide | Bracketology | Wallchart | Mail WillThe chat between Max, Barry and Seb and Pablo is also available in video form, by theā¦
USA blast out of the blocks and Canada get first ever point | World Cup Daily
https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/jun/13/usa-blast-out-of-the-blocks-and-canada-get-first-ever-point-world-cup-daily
Published: June 13, 2026 07:33
On the podcast today: the USA ⦠might actually be very good? They blew Paraguay away in their opening game in LA. Christian Pulisic, we owe you a huge apology. Elsewhere; Canada come back to draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina, an inspired triple substitutionā¦
āThe present is all you haveā: Lewis Moody on living with MND and joining the fight to find a cure
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/the-present-is-all-you-have-lewis-moody-living-with-mnd-fight-to-find-cure-rugby-union
Published: June 13, 2026 07:00
Rugby World Cup winner says he feels like he is picking up the fundraising baton from people such as Doddie Weir and Rob BurrowSunshine streams into Lewis Moodyās conservatory near Bath as we share a sofa with his dog, Ziggy, who has swapped his usualā¦
Tropical heron spotted in UK for first time as more exotic birds arrive to thrill birdwatchers
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/13/tropical-heron-spotted-first-time-uk-aoe
Published: June 13, 2026 07:00
Appearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britainās winter, say expertsIt is a tropical bird typically encountered between west Africa and India, but last week a westernā¦
Saffie Osborne: āI grew up understanding Royal Ascot was the pinnacle of our sportā
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/13/saffie-osborne-i-grew-up-understanding-royal-ascot-pinnacle-of-our-sport-horse-racing
Published: June 13, 2026 07:00
Young jockey is in flying form as she aims to break her duck at the showpiece event of the Flat racing seasonāFlying startā does not really do justice to Saffie Osborneās run of form in the six weeks since the 2026 Flat jockeysā championship got under wayā¦
Itās a Trumpian World Cup for racism and cynicism ā why donāt those who condemned Qatar 2022 say so? | Jeremy Corbyn
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/13/donald-trump-world-cup-qatar-2022-white-house
Published: June 13, 2026 07:00
We must highlight the awful stance of the White House towards so many competing nations, but also the hypocrisy of leaders who acquiesceOmar Artan was to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals. A Fifa-certified referee since 2018, Artanā¦
āStop pretending we donāt existā: Seoul fills its streets with Pride colour
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/seoul-pride-festival
Published: June 13, 2026 06:54
āThis is the one time of year people feel they can truly show who they are,ā says one festival attendeeTens of thousands of people have poured into central Seoul to celebrate the cityās annual queer culture festival, filling the streets with rainbow flagsā¦
āHe outlived four of his doctorsā: what was behind David Hockneyās lifelong love of smoking?
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jun/13/david-hockney-smoking-paris-metro-freudian
Published: June 13, 2026 06:13
His passion got him into scraps with the Paris Metro and numerous other bodies. Was it a social crutch? A Freudian response to his father? And why did he take such delight in writing to the Guardian about it all? ⢠David Hockney ā a life in pictures⢠Davidā¦
Lena Dunhamās romcom Too Much convinced me to propose on the spot
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jun/13/cultural-awakening-lena-dunham-netflix-romcom-too-much
Published: June 13, 2026 06:01
I had always dreamt of a grand fairytale wedding, but my boyfriend hated being the centre of attention. Watching a couple negotiate their differences on TV convinced me we could carry it off I have been with my partner Martin for 10 years, and he hasā¦
Public control of water and energy at heart of Burnham agenda, sources say
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/13/andy-burnham-public-control-essentials-water-energy
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor āseriousā about taking over āessentials of lifeā if he becomes PM, a move critics say could cost taxpayer billions A decade-long project to bring water and energy into public control will lie at the heart of Andyā¦
What is the difference between an asteroid and a meteorite? The kidsā quiz
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/13/what-is-the-difference-between-an-asteroid-and-a-meteorite-the-kids-quiz
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
Five multiple-choice questions ā set by children ā to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzesāSubmit a questionMolly Oldfield hosts Everything Under the Sun, a podcast answering childrenās questions. Doā¦
Which song features nine times in the film Groundhog Day? The Saturday quiz
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/13/which-song-features-nine-times-in-the-film-groundhog-day-the-saturday-quiz
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
From Brinsworth House and Denville Hall to Goliath, Timperley Early and Valentine, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which African capital city and its river are anagrams of each other?2 In the UK, which bird of prey has gone from near extinctionā¦
How doing a wash while you watch the World Cup at 2am could cut energy bills
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jun/13/how-doing-a-wash-while-you-watch-the-world-cup-at-2am-could-cut-energy-bills
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
Change in viewing habits offered by match times at 2026 tournament could mean using cheaper off-peak powerWatching late-night or early hours football could provide UK households with a practical opportunity to cut their energy bills, as even just doing theā¦
The Guide #246: Does World Cup fever leave you in a cold sweat? Hereās how to escape the footie
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jun/12/world-cup-avoid-tv-film-music-this-summer
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
In this weekās newsletter: Are you indifferent to office sweepstakes and bored by endless stats? Fear not ā thereās a bounty of film, TV and music being released this summer to take your mind off the on-pitch actionHave you, like me, got an incurable caseā¦
Gāwed: this underrated gem of a comedy is filthy, heartwarming and packed with ideas
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jun/13/gwed-season-3-comedy-scouse-sitcom-itv
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
Now on its third season, the Scouse sitcom doesnāt shy away from huge topics such as class, anoxeria and neurodiversity. But also, youāre never too far from a joke about āye maāHow had I not heard of this show? Had I heard of it, then forgotten? Questionsā¦
UK parents support an under-16 social media ban ā but what do their children think?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/13/parents-teenagers-children-under-16-social-media-ban-tiktok-instagram
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
These young people recognise dangers of āaddictiveā social media but have differing views on a total crackdownNine in 10 parents in the UK support an under-16 social media ban, but the feeling among the children it would affect is more mixed. Or at leastā¦
Journey into the midnight sun: my solo road trip to the top of Norway
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/jun/13/journey-into-the-midnight-sun-solo-road-trip-to-the-top-of-norway
Published: June 13, 2026 06:00
I found cinematic landscapes, wild freedom and thousands of miles of perfect solitude on my campervan adventure through the Nordic countriesItās midnight, in June. Powder pink and dark grey clouds drift across a pallid sky, the palette reflecting in theā¦
TV tonight: Jason Derulo feels the heat at Capitalās Summertime Ball
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jun/13/tv-tonight-jason-derulo-feels-the-heat-at-capitals-summertime-ball
Published: June 13, 2026 05:15
The singer gives a hot performance at Wembley, along with Robyn, Take That and Mis-Teeq. Plus: hellish hangovers in Two Weeks in August. Hereās what to watch today4.15pm, ITV1 Continue reading...
From Olivia Rodrigo to The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jun/13/entertainment-guide-week-ahead-disclosure-day-olivia-rodrigo-douglas-weatherford-cinema-theatre-art-music
Published: June 13, 2026 05:01
The multiple Grammy-winner muses tunefully on loveās ups and downs, while Peter Mullan stars as a local historian in a new comedy dramaDisclosure DayOut nowA new Steven Spielberg movie is always an event, whether heās in blockbusting Jurassic Park mode orā¦
The secrets of the deep sea, people living with dementia fighting against stereotypes and how life is getting harder for women in China
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/jun/13/the-secrets-of-the-deep-sea-people-living-with-dementia-fighting-against-stereotypes-and-how-life-is-getting-harder-for-women-in-china
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading...
Swiss wait to hear result of ballot on capping population at 10 million
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/swiss-wait-to-hear-result-of-ballot-on-capping-population-at-10-million
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
The far-right proposal would require the government to put restrictions in place to limit the population by 2050 A national ballot on an unprecedented far-right proposal to limit Switzerlandās population to 10 million concludes this weekend, amid warningsā¦
Blind date: āHer one dating request was āno one in financeā. I work in financeā
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/13/blind-date-yusuf-hannah
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Yusuf, 25, who works in finance, meets Hannah, 26, a PhD studentWhat were you hoping for?
Someone interesting, good chat is more important than anything. AndĀ aĀ fun story. I like a random sideĀ quest. Continue reading...
āHave you ever been around someone you just know is evil?ā Melinda French Gates on meeting Jeffrey Epstein, giving away billions, and her post-divorce peace
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/13/melinda-french-gates-interview-jeffrey-epstein-fighting-for-womens-health
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
The philanthropist always saw Epstein for who he really was ā despite his meetings with her then husband Bill Gates. Now carving out a life on her own terms, she explains why sheās focused on the fight for womenās healthMelinda French Gates has entered aā¦
Tim Dowling: Iām all for āletting the outdoors inā ā but I draw the line at pigeons
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/13/tim-dowling-letting-the-outdoors-in-birds
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Opening up the back doors means we have a few uninvited guests in the house, giving my wife the opportunity to practise her tea towel bird-catching techniqueOur kitchen extension isĀ typical of the area: aĀ single-storey box with a big skylight, aĀ pictureā¦
Excusemaxxing ā inventing names for my worst traits: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/picture/2026/jun/13/inventing-names-for-my-worst-traits-the-becky-barnicoat-cartoon
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Continue reading...
The right has created a false reality ā fuelled by toxic images delivered straight to your phone | Jason Okundaye
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/13/right-false-reality-toxic-images-riots-belfast-southampton
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
After a week of violence and discord, this is clear: some politicians know images supersede inconvenient facts. And Labour has no good responseWhen voters in Makerfield head to the polls next week, their decision, as is increasingly the case across theā¦
Meera Sodhaās recipe for fried courgette, black bean and goatās cheese tacos | Meera Sodha recipes
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jun/13/fried-courgette-taco-recipe-black-bean-goats-cheese-meera-sodha
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Ever since Stanley Tucci got me into fried courgettes, Iāve been obsessed. And, of all the ways Iāve used them since, this is by far my favouriteI had my head turned by fried courgettes while watching Stanley Tucci eat spaghetti alla Nerano (on Searchingā¦
Jessie Jās triumphant return puts lucrative Chinese market in spotlight
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/jessie-j-lucrative-chinese-market-westlife-charli-xcx
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Other western acts have attempted to crack countryās music scene since singerās breakout success in 2018One week after announcing she was ācancer freeā, the British pop star Jessie J did what any recovering patient would do and travelled thousands of milesā¦
From Disclosure Day to Kelsey Lu: the week in rave reviews
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jun/13/week-in-rave-reviews-disclosure-day-week-rave-reviews
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Steven Spielberg presents a sci-fi conspiracy barnstormer, and the US singer and cellist returns with a rich, inventive new LP. Hereās the pick of the weekās culture, taken from the Guardianās best-rated reviews Continue reading...
Riots and racism: why is the UK burning?
https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/13/belfast-southampton-riots-racism-why-is-the-uk-burning
Published: June 13, 2026 05:00
Claims of two-tier policing and uncontrolled immigration may not be borne out by the facts, but that has not stopped them being played up for political endsAs the people of Glengormley, on the northern edge of Belfast, tidied up and prepared for moreā¦
Country diary: Itās a painted lady summer, the stuff of lepidopteristsā legend | Phil Gates
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/13/country-diary-its-a-painted-lady-summer-the-stuff-of-lepidopterists-legend
Published: June 13, 2026 04:30
Wolsingham, Weardale: These stunning butterflies are here in incredible numbers this year, yet whatās most remarkable is their multigenerational migrationThereās a painted lady basking on the footpath. Her orange, black-tipped, white-spotted wings, aā¦
āI thought ā gosh, heās going to be some playerā: the making of Englandās Declan Rice
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/making-england-declan-rice-world-cup-west-ham-arsenal
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
Rejected by Chelsea, honed by West Ham and a league winner at Arsenal, the midfielder has plenty from his footballing journey wishing him well at the World CupThree years ago Declan Rice was the star guest at a Soho House event about the power of effectiveā¦
āIt looks like Chornobylā: peril of living in Kyivās most bombed neighbourhood
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/lukianivska-square-kyiv-most-bombed-neighbourhood-ukraine
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
Residents in area around Lukianivska Square say situation is only getting worse after repeated Russian attacksOn Lukianivska Square, in Kyivās most bombed neighbourhood, the white letters on a busy McDonaldās have melted from a fire that engulfed a nearbyā¦
Trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/13/trees-store-less-carbon-than-thought-study
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestrationTrees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, a study suggests, with researchers finding photosynthesis does not always lead to woodā¦
Dutch far-right party pays damages to court artist after changing image with AI
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/geert-wilders-pvv-dutch-far-right-party-damages-court-artist-change-image-ai
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
Geert Wildersā PVV altered sketch of jailed Syrian brothers to make them look more menacingA Dutch court artist has received damages after an MP for the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) used one of her drawings without permission and manipulated it withā¦
Cold War Steve on ⦠Gianni Infantino staying cool as World Cup heats up
https://www.theguardian.com/football/picture/2026/jun/13/cold-war-steve-on-gianni-infantino-staying-cool-as-world-cup-heats-up
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
The first in a special series of World Cup 2026 themed collages made for the Guardian by the celebrated satirist Continue reading...
Injury deprived me of chance to play so I am going to the World Cup to support Brazil | Rodrygo
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/rodrygo-world-cup-injury-support-brazil
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
Watching the squad presentation knowing I wasnāt in it was tough, but I have high hopes with Carlo Ancelotti in chargeI am travelling to the United States this week to watch some of the Seleçãoās games at the World Cup. Iāll be continuing my dailyā¦
Why football does not remember the name of its greatest ever Jewish player
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/why-football-does-not-remember-the-name-of-its-greatest-ever-jewish-player
Published: June 13, 2026 04:00
Influential Jewish managers such as Bela Guttman survived the Holocaust. In his new book, David Bolchover explores the great players who did notWho was the best Brazilian player of all time? PelĆ© comes the answer. Argentina? Maradona or Messi. Hungary?ā¦
USA bulldoze Paraguay as co-hosts romp to victory in World Cup opener
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/usa-paraguay-world-cup-2026-group-d-match-report
Published: June 13, 2026 03:03
Across the parking lot from Los Angeles Stadium sits the Forum. In the 1980s, it served as the stage for one of American sportsā most enthralling entertainment outfits, the Los Angeles Lakers. Opening their campaign at the 2026 World Cup in front of 70,492ā¦
Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee beach
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/13/woman-in-critical-condition-after-shark-attack-at-coogee-beach
Published: June 13, 2026 02:03
A woman in her 30s has been transported to hospital with arm and leg injuries after the attack at the popular Sydney beachGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman in her 30s is in a critical condition after being bitten by a sharkā¦
Englandās World Cup boots stolen before first training session in Kansas City
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/england-world-cup-boots-stolen-before-first-training-session-in-kansas-city
Published: June 13, 2026 02:01
Equipment stolen during transportation from FloridaFA will liaise with police in bid to retrieve match bootsEngland have been the victims of a security breakdown after the teamās match boots were stolen before their first World Cup training session inā¦
Trump says leader of Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang killed in US strike
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/12/trump-venezuela-tren-de-aragua-leader-killed
Published: June 13, 2026 01:51
President says Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores killed in āswift and lethalā military strike with help from VenezuelaThe US military has killed a leader in the Venezuelan street gang Tren de Aragua, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, with the help ofā¦
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy boosts army wages and seeks foreign recruits to counter manpower shortage
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/ukraine-war-briefing-zelenskyy-boosts-army-wages-foreign-seeks-foreign-recruits
Published: June 13, 2026 01:18
Frontline soldiers to get better salaries and revised fixed-term contracts; Putin reacts to Ukraineās increasing drone strikes. What we know on day 1,571Ukraine will hike military wages and seek to recruit more fighters abroad, Volodymyr Zelenskyy hasā¦
Manchester United lead chase for West Hamās Ā£80m-rated Mateus Fernandes
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/manchester-united-west-ham-mateus-fernandes-real-madrid-arsenal-psg
Published: June 13, 2026 01:01
Real Madrid also among midfielderās potential suitorsCastellanos an option for Everton amid likely exitsManchester United are leading the race to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham. The midfielder also has interest from Arsenal, Real Madrid and Parisā¦
US justice department approves $111bn merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/12/paramount-warner-bros-merger
Published: June 13, 2026 00:54
Deal still under UK scrutiny with new investigation, and could face lawsuit from state attorneys generalDonald Trumpās Department of Justice has decided to approve the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance, controlled by the Ellison family, and Warner Brosā¦
Palantir loses legal challenge to force Swiss magazine to publish responses
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/13/palantir-loses-legal-challenge-to-force-swiss-magazine-to-publish-rejoinders
Published: June 12, 2026 23:12
Data analytics company loses on 22 out of 23 counts in lawsuit disputing how Swiss government rejected firmās servicesThe US technology company Palantir has lost a legal challenge to force a Swiss independent magazine to publish its responses to articlesā¦
Philippines picks up the pieces after strongest earthquake in decades
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/philippines-earthquake-cleanup-mindanao
Published: June 12, 2026 23:01
7.8-magnitude quake hit the southern island of Mindanao killing at least 55 people and leaving a trail of destruction It was just before midnight when the rescue team pulled the body from the rubble of a grocery store destroyed by the most powerful quakeā¦
USA v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 ā live
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/12/usa-v-paraguay-world-cup-2026-live
Published: June 12, 2026 22:47
ā½ļø Kick-off at 9pm EDT/2am BST/11am AESTā½ļø Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail BeauThe likely starter at striker for the United States will be key to how the team builds up in attack. Jeff Rueter on what we saw from Balogun in the pre-Worldā¦
Ex-West Ham director would not be in involved in inquiry into David Sullivan
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/former-west-ham-director-removed-from-inquiry-into-david-sullivan
Published: June 12, 2026 22:10
Tara Warren of the Independent Football Regulator was an executive director at West Ham until DecemberA nonexecutive director of the Independent Football Regulator will not be involved in the inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against Davidā¦
Blood test can find thousands of genetic conditions in pregnancy, say scientists
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/12/maternal-blood-test-detect-genetic-conditions-foetus
Published: June 12, 2026 22:00
Technique that examines fragments of foetal DNA in motherās bloodstream could limit need for invasive screening, according to researchersA new maternal blood test that can detect thousands of serious genetic conditions in the developing foetus could limitā¦
Helen Mirren and six Lionesses receive honours for King Charlesās birthday
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/12/king-charles-birthday-honours-list-helen-mirren-lionesses-football
Published: June 12, 2026 21:30
Footballers, charity founders, actors and musicians among those celebrated for service to BritainSix members of the Lionessesā victorious Euro 2025 squad have been made MBEs in King Charlesās birthday honours list, while the actor Dame Helen Mirren hasā¦
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