Saturday, June 13, 2026 12:51 PM ET
11 hours ago
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut -- Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.19 hours ago
US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says -- Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.7 hours ago
Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity -- Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.1 hour ago
Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns -- Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.7 hours ago
Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa -- Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.18 hours ago
Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department -- The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.13 hours ago
King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney -- The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.23 hours ago
David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime -- The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.6 hours ago
The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland -- BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.7 hours ago
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever -- From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.1 day ago
What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland? -- People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.1 day ago
'I will come home safely': Indian sailor's last words to wife before a US strike killed him -- Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.1 day ago
The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup -- The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.10 hours ago
Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game? -- Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.15 hours ago
Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup? -- All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.11 hours ago
Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government -- The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.1 day ago
Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump's strategy on Iran -- The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.1 day ago
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney begins two-day visit to Ireland -- He, and his wife Diana Fox Carney, arrived at Dublin Airport at about 10:00 local time and met Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin.3 hours ago
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order -- Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.18 minutes ago
Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach -- The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say.1 hour ago
The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations -- US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.2 hours ago
As the Knicks eye their first NBA title in 53 years, New York's Spurs fans keep a low-key vibe -- In a Knicks-dominant city, San Antonio Spurs fans living in New York City carve out spaces to celebrate their team's run in the NBA Finals.1 hour ago
Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million -- The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.7 hours ago
Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near -- The strikes come as Iran's foreign minister says a deal to end fighting with the US is close.5 hours ago