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British couple describes Russian warship firing warning shots | CNN

A retired British couple, Alan and Jane Kelvey, were sailing on a yacht towards France when a nearby Russian frigate fired warning shots.

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Trump pushes to delay appointment of new spy chief in legislative standoff

Trump says plan to keep controversial acting DNI head, Bill Pulte, in role as he pushes for surveillance, voter ID law.

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What We Know About Iran’s Nuclear Program

Iran has faced suspicion for decades over its nuclear ambitions and whether it’s developing the capability to build an atomic weapon. While the Islamic Republic has always maintained that its nuclear program is peaceful and for energy purposes, that claim has…

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'We travel 530 miles to Lowestoft so our son can have a haircut'

How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.

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How to read the US-Iran draft agreement: Big commitments from Washington, not from Tehran

Now that CNN has received a full text of the draft agreement between the US and Iran, we can begin to more fairly assess its merits. Of course, before the White House officially releases a text, what CNN received may not be final or could change. But we now k…

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Why are experts warning latest Ebola outbreak could be ‘worst ever’?

The virus is spreading faster than health workers can track it and international funding has slumped.

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Mutares Is Said to Mull Sale or IPO of Portuguese Firm Efacec

Mutares SE & Co. is exploring options for Portuguese engineering group Efacec, according to people familiar with the matter.

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England vs Croatia: LIVE – World Cup 2026

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.

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Oil Industry Makes Tentative Moves Ahead of Deal to Open Hormuz

The oil and shipping industry remains largely in wait-and-see mode ahead of Friday’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, although there are some tentative signs of preparations as a handful of ships begin rerouting toward the Middle East while Iranian ta…

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France Adopts Law to Ease EDF Grip on Hydropower Market, Spur Investment on New Generation Capacity

The French Parliament adopted a bill to loosen Electricite de France SA’s grip on the hydropower market, a move aimed at ending a spat with the European Union and unlocking billions of euros in investment for new generation capacity.

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VSCO Challenges Adobe With New App and a $500 Plan for Pros

VSCO, the photography platform best known for its popular image filters, is introducing a more advanced iOS app and an all-in-one subscription plan, moves that put it in direct competition with Adobe Inc. and other brands offering professional-grade creative …

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Trump to Pay Invenergy to Cancel Offshore Wind Power Leases

The Trump administration is canceling four offshore wind leases held by Invenergy LLC and refunding the privately held company $765 million, according a person familiar with the matter, the latest move by the White House to block new offshore wind development.

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Tropical Storm Arthur Forms Off of Texas, Bringing Flooding Rain

Tropical Storm Arthur developed out of a swirl of thunderstorms and showers in the Gulf Coast, bringing flooding rain to Texas.

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Hyperscalers to Get Clarity on How to Speed Access to US Grids

After months of uncertainty over how the US will accelerate the connection of data centers to electric grids, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is poised to provide long-awaited guidance on how to do so.

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In pictures: Royal Ascot, a cloudy day two

About 290,000 people are expected to attend Royal Ascot this week.

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French Senators Warn of Wealth ‘Black Box’ in Tax System

French senators investigating how the rich minimize tax bills warned of increasing opacity of their assets and called for more reporting by the wealthiest.

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Ex-health worker tried sell Catherine, Princess of Wales' medical notes

The individual tried to access the princess' records while she was having abdominal surgery.

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BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan

In an email to staff, the corporation laid out proposals for the initial 200 job losses in the news division.

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Ex-Nigerian Oil Minister Cleared of Bribery by London Jury

Former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was cleared of all bribery charges following a London trial that lasted for five months.

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Luigi Mangione will argue a psychiatric defense in state murder trial

Luigi Mangione’s attorneys will present a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial this fall, arguing he killed UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive while experiencing an extreme emotional disturbance.

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Strait of Hormuz: Iran sends loaded oil tankers past US naval blockade

Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.

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Strait of Hormuz reopens: But can ships’ safety be assured?

Shipping operators and insurers prefer to wait and watch from a distance for now.

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‘He wanted to burn me alive’: 92-year-old recounts West Bank settler attack

Settlers target mosques and homes amid escalating attacks in the occupied West Bank, increasing fear among Palestinians.

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LIVE: Portugal vs DR Congo – World Cup 2026

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the Group K clash between Ronaldo’s Portugal and DR Congo.

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Israeli air strikes on Lebanon continue despite US-Iran deal

There has been a reduction in violence since the US-Iran agreement was announced, but attacks have not stopped.

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Trump: If Iran misbehaves, US will go ‘back to dropping bombs’ | CNN

President Trump said today that the US-Iran agreement to end the war is not a final deal, adding that the United States will resume strikes if Iran doesn’t “behave.”Speaking during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Trump said “if they do…

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Harry and Meghan to bring Archie and Lilibet to UK

It will be the first time the Duke of Sussex has brought his children to the UK in four years.

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TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using explicit sexist and misogynistic language towards women

The former footballer is known for presenting BBC Three's Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone.

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Victims’ families expected to speak at Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann’s sentencing

Rex Heuermann, the Long Island serial killer who fatally strangled eight women, is due to be sentenced. Follow for live news updates.

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Read the full 14-point agreement between the US and Iran

The agreement between Iran and the US lays out the terms of the ceasefire between the bitter rivals, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, some financial relief for Iran and a reiteration from Tehran that it will never produce a nuclear weapon, according to …

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Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms

In the years before he ran for US Senate, James Talarico said there were six sexes, declared that “God is nonbinary” and deemed it “existential” for Americans to reduce their meat consumption to combat climate change.

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Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone before talks to end war

As US, Iran prepare to sign MoU and start more talks, TankerTrackers monitor says Iran exports first oil in two months.

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G7 leaders to boost Ukraine air defences, tighten sanctions on Russia

A statement from the G7 summit in France says leaders are united in their ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’.

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PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest

Sir Keir Starmer urges Andy Burnham and his party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election.

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​​‘It’s very Bond’: Fashion experts on the England squad’s off-pitch look

What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match.

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Jeremy Clarkson announces cancer diagnosis in farm documentary series

The former Top Gear presenter did not clarify what type of cancer he had been diagnosed with.

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Bystanders rush to rescue passengers after small plane crashes on Texas highway

A small jet carrying six people crashed on a highway in South Texas Tuesday evening, with bystanders jumping in to assist emergency services in rescuing passengers from the fiery wreckage.

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Iran warns Israel over Lebanon strikes as Trump slams Netanyahu

Iran’s military vowed a “harsh response” if Israel doesn’t end its attacks. Trump said Netanyahu “has to be more responsible.” Follow here for the latest.

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Iran war live: Israel kills 4 in Lebanon as Trump criticises Netanyahu

Warning comes as Trump criticises Netanyahu over Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.

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Tropical Storm Arthur forms off Texas coast

A tropical storm warning has been issued for portions of the Louisiana coast for Tropical Storm Arthur – the first of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

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