The Guardian

Shark expert says Tony Abbott ‘doesn’t understand the science’ after former PM calls for cull

Another expert says drone technology may have prevented a shark attack at Coogee beach on SaturdayA shark behaviour expert says Tony Abbott “doesn’t understand the science” after the former prime minister called for sharks to be culled in the wake of an attack at a Sydney beach.A woman, aged in her 30s, was in a critical but stable condition on Monday after being bitten on the leg and arm by what was thought to be a great white shark on Saturday morning. Continue reading...

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

Pakistani police officer arrested over shooting death of ‘happy, bubbly, friendly’ Australian girl Hania Ahmed

Punjab police said an officer mistakenly opened fire at the Ahmed family, who were victims of a robbery at ChakwalA Pakistani police officer has been stood down and arrested after mistakenly shooting dead a young Australian girl while on holiday with her family.Australian-born Hania Ahmed and her family were visiting a relative at Chakwal, in Pakistan’s Punjab province, when they were robbed while in their rental car late on Wednesday night (local time). Continue reading...

general  Jun 15, 2026

NY Times World

World leaders welcome news the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen.

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

Father may have thrown daughter into Parramatta River in suspected murder-suicide, police say

NSW police say suicide note and ‘other evidence’ suggest six-year-old’s death was an act of domestic violenceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA suicide note has been located after the bodies of a young girl and her father were pulled from the Parramatta River on Saturday.The six-year-old may have been deliberately thrown in the water by the man from a hired boat in what police believe was a horrific act of domestic v

general  Jun 15, 2026

BBC World

Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain

The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.

general  Jun 15, 2026

NY Times World

U.S. and Iran Reach Agreement to Reopen Strait and Begin Nuclear Talks

The accord halts hostilities in the war that began in February but leaves unresolved the critical issue of Iran’s nuclear program.

general  Jun 15, 2026

WSJ World News

10-Year JGB Yield Could Fall as Low as 2.530% on Iran News

The 10-year Japanese government bond yield could fall to as low as 2.530% during Monday trading, following news of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, said Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities.

general  Jun 15, 2026

BBC World

Why Delhi feels hotter than what temperatures show

We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

In Makerfield for the byelection that could change everything - podcast

Helen Pidd goes to Makerfield where the Labour candidate and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham faces Reform UK in a crucial byelection. With reporting from Josh HallidayOn Thursday, Makerfield is hosting what is surely the most consequential byelection in memory.If he wins, Andy Burnham will challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership – and attempt to save the party and the government from its current malaise. Continue reading...

general  Jun 15, 2026

BBC World

US-Iran deal eases uncertainty over the war - but there is much still to play out

Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.

general  Jun 15, 2026

BBC World

Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran

Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.

general  Jun 15, 2026

The Guardian

Kyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across Ukraine

Dormition Cathedral of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine’s most significant religious sites, and residential buildings hit across capitalUkraine has come under a massive Russian missile and drone attack with waves of explosions echoing through the capital, Kyiv, in the early hours of Monday morning as air raids killed at least five people across the country.Among targets hit in the sustained wave of strikes were the city’s historic Dormition Cathedral within the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukr

general  Jun 15, 2026

NY Times World

Singer Oliver Tree Is Said to Have Died in Collision of Helicopters in Brazil

The two helicopters crashed in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing at least six people, the authorities said.

general  Jun 15, 2026

WSJ World News

Australia’s Sigma Withdraws Interest in U.K. Retailer Boots

Australia’s Sigma Healthcare withdrew its interest in acquiring Boots, saying a deal for the U.K. drugstore chain wouldn’t meet its strategic or capital-investment objectives.

general  Jun 14, 2026

BBC World

As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff

Some six million bosses of American firms will be entering retirement between now and 2035.

general  Jun 14, 2026

BBC World

Is the convertible heading into the sunset?

UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?

general  Jun 14, 2026

WSJ World News

WSJ Politics Special Edition: Trump’s Iran Deal Will Hinge on These Things

Here are the main issues to watch to see if this agreement is for real.

general  Jun 14, 2026

BBC World

Olé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song?

Northern Ireland's contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.

general  Jun 14, 2026

The Guardian

Globally significant volcanic event formed Giant’s Causeway, scientists find

Geochronologists say Antrim coastline’s basalt columns developed over 5.5m years – 8m less than thoughtFor centuries, the tale has been passed from generation to generation: how the Irish giant Finn McCool built the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland to fight Benandonner, his Scottish rival, by hurling chunks of the Antrim coastline into the sea.Now, scientists have revealed it was intense volcanic activity during a “major globally impacting volcanic event” – and not a legendary battle between

general  Jun 14, 2026

The Guardian

UK hypermobility sufferers wait up to 21 years for diagnosis, study suggests

Awareness of disorders such as hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is low among British healthcare professionalsPeople in the UK with hypermobility conditions are waiting up to 21 years to be diagnosed while suffering from symptoms ranging from chronic pain to partially dislocated joints, research suggests.The study of more than 2,000 people, which was led by the University of Edinburgh and described as the largest of its kind in the UK, indicates awareness of hypermobility spectrum disorders (HS

general  Jun 14, 2026