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Orla Prendergast's 63 leads Ireland to a historic win, and dents West Indies' semi-final hopes.

More than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.

Did Steve Clarke get the best out of his Scotland squad at the 2026 World Cup as they face group-stage exit?

Mercedes driver George Russell controversially steals pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with the last lap of the session.

Kevin Kerjean, 31, remains in custody after the body of a two-year-old was found on Thursday.

Wales beat Barbarians 33-31 at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham but the day belongs to two-try George North in his last rugby match.

International teams were joining search efforts on Saturday after twin earthquakes killed more than 900 people in northern Venezuela and left many others trapped.

Bahrain said it had been targeted by Iranian drones, an apparent retaliation after U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites overnight. A ship came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz for the second time in recent days.

Criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza, anger over the Iran war and election results in New York all suggest Israel’s solid support from Washington may be on borrowed time.

Expectations are now rising over the role the United States will play in helping Venezuela, which had already been laid low by decades of misrule.

Supporters welcomed the agreement as a step toward curtailing Iran’s influence within Lebanon, but others took to the streets, calling it a capitulation.

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on state television that 10 more countries were still to join rescue efforts.

The attacks come as the United States and Iran are supposed to be engaging in a 60-day ceasefire as they attempt to work toward a resolution.

Allspring Global Investments is pushing clients toward countries with central banks that are raising interest rates or have different inflation dynamics.

‘Heated Rivalry’ has helped gay romance stories gain mainstream attention, with women driving much of the fandom.

Lebanon divided over framework agreement signed in Washington

Israeli drones struck tents in al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, killing two Palestinians and wounding several others.

Football is bringing out in our nation what the corrupt elite would not like to see.

Hezbollah supporters and many others in Lebanon view latest agreement with Israel as a 'surrender of sovereignty'.

Arizona residents have campaigned against state’s data centres as they seek a share of the shrinking water supply.

The world number one is in a group of players seeking a greater prize return at Grand Slams.

Bodycam video showing a van driver offering an armed officer a lift to catch a fleeing suspect has gone viral in the UK.

Uruguay's outgoing Argentinian coach Marcelo Bielsa has previously described himself as a 'toxic perfectionist'.

Police say they also found more than 600 dog collars in area where they suspect animals were killedInvestigators uncovered 117 dead dogs at a northern California animal rescue sanctuary, with many of the canine remains having evidence of gunshots.Miranda’s Rescue, a sanctuary outside Fortuna, California, described itself as a “no-kill” facility. Investigators said the organization accepted hundreds of dogs each year from shelters across the San Francisco Bay Area in return for hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding. Continue reading...

Temperature records broken in Germany, Denmark and Slovakia as Europe remains gripped by heatwaveAfter decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat?Seawater is seeping into Italy’s longest river as the waterway starts to run dry in the heatwave, hitting a farming heartland that produces the milk for Parmesan cheese.The Po River has never fallen this low so early in the year, raising fears of a devastating drought in July in this corner of northern Italy. Continue reading...

Vice-president appeared on Bill Maher’s show hours before more military strikes were exchanged in strait of HormuzJD Vance said on Friday that the US wins “either way” regarding negotiations with Iran, pointing to what he called the destruction of its nuclear program and diminishment as a country.“If we make the final deal, then great,” the US vice-president told HBO’s Bill Maher. “If we don’t make the final deal, their nuclear program is still destroyed. They’re still much weaker as a country, so my attitude is America wins either way.” Continue reading...

Denmark experiences highest temperature on record on Saturday as weather system spreads eastwardEurope heatwave – latest updatesGermany ⁠and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in western Europe spread eastwards, after temperatures broke records above 40C (104F).Denmark registered its highest temperature on record on Saturday, according to the Danish meteorological institute. “With 36.6C north of Odense, we have the warmest day ever since measurements began in 1874,” it said in a post on X. Continue reading...

Agreement could also end hopes of ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon, which advocates pushed for to prosecute IsraelA new agreement between Lebanon and Israel could block victims of Israeli war crimes in Lebanon from pursuing accountability and hinder future efforts to give the international criminal court jurisdiction in the country, legal experts have said.Lebanon and Israel signed a 14-point framework agreement in Washington on Friday designed to work towards an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Matthew Torbitt faces two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to travel and expense claimsA prominent political commentator has been charged with fraud in relation to his time as a Labour adviser, the Guardian can reveal.Matthew Torbitt, a regular guest pundit on GB News, faces two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to his travel and expenses claims while working in parliament. Continue reading...

Candidates who believe Israel has committed genocide won big in New York – will it push the party to move their way?Regardless of which party wins control of Congress in November, New York City voters have all but ensured that next year a vocal bloc of new House Democrats will arrive on Capitol Hill, elected, in large part, because they believe Israel has committed a genocide in Gaza.That is an upshot of the primary elections held Tuesday in New York, where voters ousted two incumbent House Democrats and replaced a third who is retiring with progressives championed by Zohran Mamdani. Continue reading...

As the Trump administration struggles to deal with the persistent green algae at the newly-renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a body of water just a mile and a half away remains clear.

The absence of health, water, electricity and education services means that people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have suffered not only from Ebola, but also from mpox and cholera in recent years, the head of delegation for the International Committee of the Red Cross in the country tells Nick Ferris

A pilot on a separate flight also reported a drone sighting around the same time

The official death toll has reached 920

The victories of Darializa Avila Chevalier and other anti-establishment candidates are changing the face of House Democrats, posing a challenge for their leader.

The two-term Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky, in demand as a surrogate in key 2026 races, talks horses, faith and family politics as he considers a run for the White House.

The attacks came after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had reached the highest levels since the start of the U.S. war in Iran.

Saturday marked the third day in a row of hostilities over the Strait of Hormuz.

In the absence of government help, ordinary Venezuelans dug barehanded through the rubble of the week’s earthquakes for loved ones.

2026 NHL draft updates: 7-round, 32-team pick tracker  ESPNLIVE: OHL At The 2026 NHL Draft, Day 2  Yahoo Sports2026 NHL Draft 1st-round tracker, analysis  NHL.comWinners and losers from 2026 NHL Draft first round: Sharks bolster impressive young core - The Athletic  The New York Times2026 NHL Entry Draft - Day 2 Open Thread  Canes Country

Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Flies to $18 Million on Opening Day  Variety‘Toy Story 5’ Looks To Cross $300M, ‘Supergirl’ Flying Low With $40M Opening – U.S. Box Office Update  DeadlineWhy the DC Universe won't let "Supergirl" win  Salon.com‘Supergirl’ Review: This Glass Ceiling Is Made of Kryptonite  The New York Times'Supergirl' Is a Dull, Dispiriting, Fake-Feminist Movie  Time Magazine

F1 Austrian GP: George Russell avoids investigation to take pole after Max Verstappen crash  Motorsport.comAustrian Grand Prix: George Russell grabs pole from Charles Leclerc after Max Verstappen crash  BBCMax Verstappen labels late qualifying crash 'weird': 'Never had something like that'  ESPNF1 Austrian GP LIVE: Final Practice and Qualifying updates, results, stream, highlights from F1 race weekend at Red Bull Ring  Sky SportsAustrian Grand Prix: George Russell on pole after chaotic qualifying finish – as it happened  The Guardian

Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes  AP NewsLive updates: US-Iran tensions flare over the vital Strait of Hormuz  CNNTanker struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate  CNBCMideast Fighting Widens With Attacks on Bahrain, Hormuz Tanker  WSJRenewed Strikes Threaten to Set Back Shipping Recovery in Persian Gulf  The New York Times

Amazon Prime Day officially ended last night, but these 131+ deals are still available for late shoppers  NBC NewsIt's your last shot at Prime Day Apple deals: AirPods and more  Good Morning AmericaOver 100 fresh tech deals from Prime Day day 3  The Verge50+ best Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by a tech editor on a budget  MashablePrime Day is over: We found 50+ deals still live on our Apple, Ninja, Lego, Sony, and DJI favorites  Mashable

Ex-youth pastor accused in wife’s 2006 death lived lavishly after insurance payout, authorities allege  NBC NewsFormer youth pastor accused of pushing wife off cliff in Zion National Park dies days after arrest  Los Angeles TimesMan Charged With Murder in Wife’s Fatal 2006 Fall Kills Himself in Custody  The New York TimesFormer youth pastor dies day he was set to appear in court for the 2006 death of his wife  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosCase reignites scrutiny of Zion’s Angel’s Landing after 20-year death ruled intentional  KSNV

GTA 6 has no plans for a post-launch physical release, "not at launch, and not months later", insists new report  Eurogamer‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Going Digital-Only Is a Car Crash for Physical Media  The Hollywood ReporterGrand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders Begin on June 25  Rockstar GamesGrand Theft Auto VI plays best on PS5 November 19  PlayStation.BlogRockstar Games Has No Plans for GTA 6 Physical Disc Version, Says Report  VICE

Prince Harry accepts King Charles' family accommodations offer for UK visit  USA TodayHarry and Meghan accept King’s invitation to stay in royal residence during upcoming UK visit  CNNPrince Harry, Meghan Markle to bring kids Archie and Lilibet to UK in July  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosPrince Harry's UK plans could send powerful message to King Charles and Prince William: experts  Fox NewsHarry and Meghan accept offer to stay at royal estate during UK visit  BBC