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Trump's Great American State Fair Is Finally Open. Why Is It Being Compared to the 'Willy Wonka Experience'?
IBTimes - 30 Jun 2026 03:26
The Great American State Fair opens on Washington's National Mall as part of the USA's 250th birthday celebrations, sparking both excitement and controversy over its execution and political undertones.
UK asylum seekers could have to pay government $13K before applying for settlement
Fox News - 30 Jun 2026 00:49
Asylum seekers in Britain could have to repay more than $13,000 for accommodation before applying for settlement under proposed immigration rules.
US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 13:51
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
School smartphone bans seen as punitive by young people, study says
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 05:00
Outright bans may have unintended negative consequences for young people, University College London report warnsSchool smartphone bans are overly simplistic and are not supported by young people who regard them as puniti...
Pope Leos Showdown With the Churchs Radical Right
The New York Times - 30 Jun 2026 05:00
An impending clash between Pope Leo and ultratraditionalist Catholics threatens to end the pontiffs honeymoon.
Venezuelas Tragedy Is Bigger Than the Earthquakes
The New York Times - 30 Jun 2026 05:00
Venezuelas natural disaster was unavoidable, but the devastation it has left in its wake was not.
Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui sentenced to 30 years in US prison for fraud
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 04:22
Guo Wengui, who gained fans for criticising Chinas Communist party, was found guilty in 2024 on nine charges including money launderingA US federal court has sentenced exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui to 30 years in pris...
Who's Richer, Warren Buffett or Bill Gates? Billionaires' Friendship Faces Fresh Test Over Jeffrey Epstein Review
IBTimes - 30 Jun 2026 20:56
Warren Buffett pauses his annual donation to the Gates Foundation, awaiting an external review of its past ties with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about his relationship with Bill Gates.
100 Venezuelan Deportees Missing After Hotel Collapse Turns Repatriation Into Tragedy
IBTimes - 30 Jun 2026 14:00
More than 100 repatriated Venezuelans were buried in a hotel following the twin earthquakes that caused widespread devastation. Rescue efforts continue, but hopes of finding more survivors are fading.
Paris Official Blames US for Europe's Killer Heatwave, Citing America's Carbon Emissions and AC Culture
IBTimes - 30 Jun 2026 13:54
A Paris official blames US emissions and air conditioning for Europe's deadly heatwave, as climate change's role in France results in 1,300 excess deaths since June.
After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
The New York Times - 30 Jun 2026 13:45
Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
Manhunt after 22-year-old man dies in reported stabbing
Sky News - 30 Jun 2026 13:25
A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man in a reported stabbing in London.
10 Photos of Thylane Blondeau as Fans Celebrate the 'Most Beautiful Girl in the World' Getting Married
IBTimes - 30 Jun 2026 06:02
Thylane Blondeau, known as the 'Most Beautiful Girl in the World', married Ben Attal in Paris, sparking renewed interest in her journey from child model to fashion icon.
'Left on your own': Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy
BBC - 30 Jun 2026 03:53
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ridicules Russian military drive, saying Putin keeps postponing goal deadlines
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 01:15
Ukrainian president says Kremlin leader has repeatedly set and deferred timelines to fully capture eastern Donbas area. What we know on day 1,588Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mocked Russias military drive, saying the Kremlin h...
Mexico v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 last 32 - live
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 23:28
Kick-off time: 7pm local/11am AEST/2am BST/9pm EDT Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JonathanMore on the fascinating curse of the fifth game.Mexico reached the quarterfinals on home soil in 1986, but they...
Healey vows urgent response as Haverhill sewage spill fouls Merrimack River
Boston - 30 Jun 2026 23:21
I think that will, essentially, save the Fourth of July from ruin," Haverhill Mayor Melinda Barrett said. The post Healey vows urgent response as Haverhill sewage spill fouls Merrimack River appeared first on Boston....
Trump Had a Billion-Dollar Windfall After Returning to the White House
The New York Times - 30 Jun 2026 23:02
The release of a mandatory financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump familys holdings, particularly the presidents crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative.
Kylian Mbappé at the double as France swat aside Sweden in World Cup masterclass
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 23:01
When people form memories of the World Cup, its matches like this that do it. France once again won comprehensively, and against decent opposition, but the quality of their attacking play, and the sheer beauty of their g...
Saxophones, song charts and a rejected Simpsons script: David Bowie archive to tour the UK
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 23:01
V&A takes exhibition of more than 100 pieces by artist in constant motion around Britain, from Dundee to BristolKansai Yamamotos costumes for Ziggy Stardust, Bowies Berlin apartment house keys and his childhood saxophone...
UK poll highlights fears about access to emergency contraception
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 23:01
Doctors say survey shows need for morning-after pill to be available at corner shops, petrol stations and supermarketsAlmost half of the UK population believe it would be difficult to access emergency contraception on a ...
Women with irregular periods should be checked for PMOS, NHS says
The Guardian - 30 Jun 2026 23:01
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome is underdiagnosed and inconsistenly managed, according to NiceUp to 4 million women with irregular periods should be investigated for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, acc...