The Guardian

Tennessee national guard troops shoot man dead in Memphis

Authorities claim Tyrin Johnson, 20, pulled gun on officers controversially deployed at instigation of TrumpNational guard soldiers on patrol in Memphis shot and killed a man that authorities in the Tennessee city said turned and pulled a gun on the troops during a chase.The shooting took place at about 4am on Sunday as the soldiers responded to a report of gunfire. Continue reading...

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NY Times World

The Iranian authorities go all out to stage an elaborate weeklong spectacle.

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BBC World

At least 25 killed in Sri Lanka prison riots

The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

Fatigue, Tension, Joy: England Pulls a World Cup All-Nighter

The game against Mexico started at 2 a.m. in Britain. Pubs were allowed to stay open unusually late for fans to share the drama together.

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Iran begins long farewell to former supreme leader with calls for Trump’s death | First Thing

Millions gather in streets and officials appear in public at Tehran funeral of Ali Khamenei in show of defiance. Plus, origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ in Australia revealedGood morning.Iran’s week of mass funeral processions ⁠for the former supreme leader Ali Khamenei has seen public calls for the killing of Donald Trump. Khamenei was killed along with other members of his family on February 28, the first day of the US and Israeli war against Iran.Who made the direct call for the killing of T

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Seaplane lands in New York City’s East River with only minor injuries reported

Seaplane carrying eight people made ‘hard landing’ and was towed back to dock, according to the fire departmentA seaplane made a rough landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday, alarming bystanders and resulting in two minor injuries, according to city authorities.The seaplane carrying eight people made a “hard landing” at about noon, according to the New York City fire department. The plane made it upright and was towed back to dock, the department said. Continue reading...

general  Jul 6, 2026

BBC World

Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession

Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.

general  Jul 6, 2026

WSJ World News

Ukraine’s Shortage of Patriot Missiles Leaves Kyiv Undefended

Russia’s nearly unimpeded strikes are the consequence of a global dearth of interceptors for the U.S.-made Patriot antimissile system.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

Khamenei’s funeral draws mourners from across Iran’s regional network

From Lebanon to cities across Pakistan, gatherings and marches are expected to show his reach.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight

Some residents have escaped the city and posted photos of their getaways on social media — a reminder that not all Iranians are mourning the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight

Some residents have escaped the city and posted photos of their getaways on social media — a reminder that not all Iranians are mourning the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

general  Jul 6, 2026

WSJ World News

Chinese Nuclear Submarine Test-Launches Long-Range Missile

Some countries in the region were quick to criticize the launch, which China sought to play down.

general  Jul 6, 2026

WSJ World News

Chinese Nuclear Submarine Test-Launches Long-Range Missile

Some countries in the region were quick to criticize the launch, which China sought to play down.

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Boost City regulator’s powers to help protect UK consumers from AI, says watchdog

FCA’s review into how tech will reshape financial services warns about amplified risks of cyber-crime and fraudBusiness live – latest updatesMinisters have been urged to toughen the City regulator’s powers to protect consumers against the potential risks of AI, according to a landmark review.The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Mills review, which looked at how AI will reshape financial services from 2030 onward, found that companies are already starting to shift from human-led activities tow

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight

Some residents have escaped the city and posted photos of their getaways on social media — a reminder that not all Iranians are mourning the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Turkey intensifies crackdown on public life in run-up to Nato summit in Ankara

More than 200 arrested in raids, comedian and journalists jailed, gay-friendly cruise turned away and protests bannedAuthorities in Turkey have widened a crackdown on public life, arresting more than 200 people during raids across Ankara last month, jailing a comedian and blocking a cruise ship carrying LGBTQ+ passengers from docking in the run-up to the Nato summit in the capital.The arrests followed a ban on demonstrations in Ankara that was put in place until 10 July. Human Rights Watch (HRW)

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Air pollution may cause childhood obesity by disrupting impulse control, study finds

Babies exposed to higher levels of neurotoxin more likely to have difficulty controlling impulses later, research showsExposure to common air pollution may cause childhood obesity because it affects children’s ability to control impulse, new first-of-its-kind peer-reviewed research finds.Particular matter 2.5 (PM2.5) is a neurotoxin that has been linked to obesity, and Mt Sinai researchers say they have for the first time identified impulse control as a potential pathway. The study found that ba

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Watchdog warns of risks to patients as private equity’s stake in US healthcare grows

New report details slew of ventures between private equity and nonprofits and calls for greater government oversight A watchdog group is calling for greater government oversight of joint ventures between private equity firms and non-profit healthcare providers, arguing that the arrangements could present “risks” to “patients, payers and employees”.In a new report, Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP), a vocal critic of the industry, detailed more than 500 joint ventures between private equi

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Conservative fight against license renewals for ABC stations heats up

Prominent organizations accuse network of political, racial and sexual bias and supporting Chinese communist partyA group of prominent conservative organizations has petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deny license renewal requests from the eight local television stations owned and operated by ABC, accusing the network of political, racial and sexual bias and supporting the Chinese communist party.The petitions come after the commission, led by Trump appointee Brendan Carr,

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

‘Why take those jobs away?’: the unionized workers decrying Trump’s war on wind

Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say US president pursuing ‘personal vendetta’ at their expenseDonald Trump has blamed everything – from “national security” issues, the deaths of birds and whales, and cancer – in his decades-long campaign against windfarms. But as the Trump administration continues to undermine the industry, what worries workers most are their jobs.Since taking office for the second term, Trump has issued an executive order aiming to halt all wind-energy l

general  Jul 6, 2026