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2026 U.S. Open Friday leaderboard, live updates: Wyndham Clark carries lead into second round at Shinnecock  Yahoo SportsGolf fans fume at pathetic US Open course conditions as USGA takes the teeth out of Shinnecock  Fox NewsUS Open round two LIVE: Wyndham Clark leads from Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa and Matt Fitzpatrick  BBCWyndham Clark sets Shinnecock record for U.S. Open with opening 64  ESPNSignature Scroll: Windy wonderland, until it wasn't, in Round 1 of U.S. Open  PGA Tour

Global stock markets close lower on Friday as investors assess durability of U.S.-Iran peace deal  CNBCShares ease as investors ponder US-Iran peace talks; yen nears 40-year lows  ReutersAsia Stocks Set to Rise as US-Iran Deal Lifts Mood: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.comWorld shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St  AP NewsStocks Drop on Fed Decision, and Oil Is Muted Amid Peace Deal Talks  The New York Times

South Korea howler gifts Mexico victory as World Cup co-hosts reach knockout phase  The GuardianMexico beat South Korea to clinch first place in Group A  ESPNWorld Cup Puts Spotlight on L.A.’s Mexican-Korean Kinship  The New York TimesMexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos‘I’d be happy with the tie’: Korea, Mexico showdown brings more love than rivalry in L.A.  Los Angeles Times

Oil tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz jumps after U.S. and Iran implement deal to open sea lane  CNBCOil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far  CNNStrait of Hormuz Reopening Brings Relief for Global Economy  WSJIran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz  The GuardianIran imposes mandatory insurance on ships transiting Strait of Hormuz, with fees likely to follow  Lloyd's List

Anne Hathaway pregnant with 3rd child, reveals news in Instagram video  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosAnne Hathaway Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3 with Husband Adam Shulman  People.comWho is Adam Shulman? Meet Anne Hathaway’s husband, as they announce third pregnancy  cosmopolitan.comAnne Hathaway Is Pregnant, Expecting 3rd Baby With Husband Adam Shulman at Age 43  Us WeeklyAnne Hathaway Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby # 3 with Hubby Adam Shulman  extratv.com

The shallow, sunny waters of the reflecting pool are an ideal incubator for algae growth in the summertime. Experts say the recent renovation may have helped accelerate it.

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a new cease-fire, three officials said later on Friday, after trading strikes in recent days. There was no immediate confirmation from the militant group.

Israel launched strikes across the country after Iran-backed Hezbollah said it had ambushed Israeli troops, leaving diplomats scrambling to prevent the deal from collapsing.

The drone attack that sent plumes of smoke rising over Moscow intensified Ukrainian hopes of bringing the war to Russia.

President Trump said the Italian leader had “begged” him to take a photo together at the Group of 7 summit in France. The remarks come as their once-friendly relationship has frayed.

The preliminary agreement, not yet a week old, has sown confusion: nixed Swiss signing ceremonies, rifts with Israel and Congress, and uncertainty over new talks.

Mr. Stronach, 93, was found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault in two cases and acquitted on three other charges.

Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s leadership.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly canceled a planned trip to the U.S., calling Trump's claims "serious and offensive" toward Meloni and Italy.

NetJets is not speculating on what caused one of its planes to crash onto a highway in Laredo, Texas late Tuesday, killing a prominent tech entrepreneur.

The U.S.-Iran deal has raised questions about how the Strait of Hormuz will be governed after the toll-free period ends.

SpaceX's IPO did not just mint the biggest debut in market history and a trillionaire, but it also triggered a historic land grab in risky leveraged ETFs.

The drone attack that sent plumes of smoke rising over Moscow intensified Ukrainian hopes of bringing the war to Russia.

Shipping companies had hoped to get their vessels out after this week’s U.S.-Iran deal but faced uncertainty on Friday as violence flared again in the region.

How the film writer David Thomson found himself in a lover’s quarrel with cinema — and America.

Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s leadership.

Matt Dunlap defeated a candidate backed by the House Democratic campaign arm and is set to face former Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, in a competitive general election.

Clashes in Lebanon seemed to imperil the U.S.-Iran peace deal, and U.S. and Iranian officials postponed negotiations planned in Switzerland before the agreement.

‘Borrowed’ supporters from across the political spectrum voted to trounce Reform UK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?The morning after Andy Burnham secured a landslide byelection victory in Makerfield, returning him to Westminster after nine years as Manchester mayor, it is hard to avoid the large, red placards bearing his face.But Burnham’s win was not just thanks to Labour loyalists. Instead, it appears that a coalition of voters from the left, centre and even the right united to back him at the ballot box. Continue reading...

Burnham hails ‘turning point’ for the country after resounding byelection victory over Reform UKPodcast: will Burnham become prime minister?What would ‘change’ look like if Burnham becomes PM?David Blunkett, the former Labour cabinet minister, has suggested that Keir Starmer should stand down after the Makerfield byelection.In an interview on the BBC’s Newsnight, Blunkett suggested that Starmer standing aside would be the best option for the party regardless of whether Andy Burnham wins tonight or loses. Continue reading...

More than half of France’s population under severe weather warning with temperatures expected to exceed 40CMore than half of France’s population is under a severe weather warning as large swathes of western Europe endure the second extreme heat event of the year with temperatures expected to exceed 40C (104F).The French president, Emmanuel Macron, called for “extreme vigilance from everyone”, asking citizens to “take care of our oldest and most vulnerable people” and follow government advice. “We are going through difficult days,” he said. Continue reading...

Andy Burnham’s resounding win in the Makerfield byelection has set the stage for a leadership battle with Keir Starmer. The outgoing mayor of Greater Manchester received more votes than Reform and Restore combined, and the nature of the victory has prompted speculation he could replace Starmer as prime minister within weeks, if not days. Annie Kelly speaks to political correspondent Alexandra ToppingUK politics – live updatesAndy Burnham wins by huge majority Continue reading...

From Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift, the Reform leader faces challenges on several frontsAs those around Nigel Farage are fond of pointing out, Reform UK has now led in more than 300 consecutive national polls. When it comes to byelections, though, it is fair to say the party’s results are more mixed.Yes, Robert Kenyon came second in Makerfield to a popular regional mayor backed by a Labour campaign so relentless that the main risk was annoying voters by knocking too often on their doors. Kenyon also increased his and Reform’s share of the vote from the 2024 general election. Continue reading...

US official tells Reuters news agency that ceasefire has now come into effectInside the city of grief hit hardest by Israel strikes on southern LebanonAs the procession wound its way through mounds of rubble, the crowd chanted and beat their chests, their lamentations echoed by the dull thud of shelling in the foothills just beyond the city. Continue reading...

Temperatures expected to climb to 30C over the weekend in southern England and south-east WalesThe Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for much of southern England and south-east Wales over the coming days – the most extreme heat warning the weather forecaster has issued for four years.Temperatures are expected to climb to about 30C (86F) over the weekend and peak on Monday and Tuesday at 34C, “though there remains a chance of this being exceeded in some spots”, the Met Office said. Continue reading...

Is the relatable style of Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Dean and Lola Young changing pop music?

Britain's Jack Draper is set to make his return from injury at Eastbourne under new coach Andy Murray - but Emma Raducanu has opted not to take a wildcard.

The Princess of Wales reflects on an "increasingly digitalised world" in a new essay, written after her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.

Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.

Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised tests for "just under £60" undercutting competitors.

The music festival, which attracts tens of thousands of music fans, will be turned into a massive fan zone for the Scotland match.

The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans sparked a night of violence in Cardiff in 2023.

The Italian prime minister has accused Trump of making up a story that she 'begged' him for a photo at G7 in France.

How will teaching artificial intelligence help China take on a high-tech future?

Minutes after a new ceasefire had come into force between Israel and Hezbollah, explosions were seen in southern Lebanon

The Ukrainian-born men with alleged links to Russia targeted property associated with Keir Starmer in May 2025.

At least 47 people killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since midnight as US-Iran talks stall.

Team news, prediction, and lineups as Germany and Ivory Coast meet in Group E aiming to secure last-32 qualification.

Phan and seven other men were sent to Africa in May 2025

‘People don’t care about what other religions believe. But they do care about the property, the place that they live,’ one group said

The SpaceX IPO that made Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire also empowers him to steer the future of America like no person in history, Josh Marcus argues

Tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Hezbollah threatened to derail US-Iran peace talks until a hastily convened ceasefire in Lebanon eased tensions

The Israeli prime minister promised a historic victory over Iran, now many say he has been defeated

Sarah Jo Reeder and the child were each pulled from the water by another individual, according to a family friend

Gen Z have told pollsters that they are willing to go to extreme lengths to pay for their pet’s needs