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The Guardian - World News

2026-06-28 03:00:03 (3 days ago)

Gulf shares concerns with US as Iran’s influence and power continue by proxy

Analysts and western leaders believe Iran will increase support of militia groups despite deal between US and Tehran

As Marco Rubio ended his brief visit to the Middle East on Friday, he sought to cast in the best possible light his discussions with leaders of the Gulf states. Those leaders are deeply anxious that the deal agreed earlier this month between Iran and the US fails to address their worries about continued Iranian efforts to project power and influence throughout the region.

“They’ve shared with us some very concrete concerns,” the US secretary of state admitted, and insisted that any definitive agreement will require Tehran to not only restrict its nuclear programme but also halt its support of Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, militia in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen.

The Guardian - World News

2026-06-28 03:00:03 (3 days ago)

The hill I will die on: Forget potholes – the true indicator of societal decline is the ropey shoelace | Coco Khan

They have one job, the clue’s right there in their name – but I’ve noticed that ‘optimised’ shoelaces on pricey trainers are anything but

If political coverage has you never wanting to hear the word “pothole” again, let me spice things up with an entirely new symbol of decline – one even more everyday, more easily fixed (and therefore even more damning). Potholes 2.0: ladies and gentlemen, I give you the shoelace, and how they do not stay tied any more.

If you’re wondering what my evidence is, I say: evidence schmevidence. Like most political grievances (PC gone mad! Migrants stealing our jobs!) it doesn’t need to be true, only to feel true. And a quick search online suggests I am not the only one who feels like shoelaces – which, let’s be clear, have one job! – are rubbish now. Reddit, Quora, Facebook: the shoelace‑curious are everywhere, with some even turning to the science of the knot itself. (Apparently common ways to tie shoelaces are versions of “the granny knot”, which physicists say is “destined to fail” – much like we are if we keep putting our physicists on jobs like this.)

Coco Khan is a freelance writer and co-host of the politics podcast Pod Save the UK

The Guardian - World News

2026-06-28 03:00:03 (3 days ago)

Germany trapped between past and future with team lost in identity malaise | Jonathan Liew

The ghosts of 2014 and Jürgen Klopp dominate the debate, leaving Julian Nagelsmann’s side caught between two eras

“No, please, stop with this nonsense,” snapped Julian Nagelsmann. Germany had just lost 2-1 to Ecuador in their final group game and the television interviewer was suggesting that with Germany already qualified, perhaps the Ecuadoreans had simply wanted it more. “They didn’t want it more,” Nagelsmann bristled. “I cannot tell any of my players that they didn’t give it their all. That’s far too simplistic.”

If that was the line, then fair enough. Albeit, a line Nagelsmann may have wanted to run past his players before they did their post-match media duties. “The difference today was that the opponent wanted to win more than us,” said Joshua Kimmich. “I had the feeling they wanted it more than us,” said the substitute Deniz Undav.

ABC News - International News

2026-06-28 02:59:07 (3 days ago)

Pakistan's military says 3 soldiers killed in militant attack

Pakistan’s military says three paramilitary soldiers were killed and four others wounded in fighting after militants launched an overnight attack on a Rangers regional headquarters in the southern port city of Karachi

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-06-28 02:41:07 (3 days ago)

In pictures: Race against time to rescue Venezuela earthquake survivors

Time is running out in Venezuela's race to locate survivors as experts highlight the crucial 72-hour rescue window.

RT News - Top Stories

2026-06-28 02:29:49 (3 days ago)

AI voice rights for Peppa Pig child actors come under scrutiny – media

Hasbro is reportedly seeking AI voice rights from Peppa Pig child actors, prompting criticism over consent and child performer protections
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France 24 - World News

2026-06-28 02:20:49 (3 days ago)

Rugby: Toulouse beats Montpellier to win fouth consecutive Top 14 title

Toulouse clinched a ⁠fourth consecutive Top 14 title on Saturday with a 28-20 victory over Montpellier in the French championship final at the Stade de France, a match briefly halted for several minutes due to violent thunderstorms.

Times of India

2026-06-28 02:16:54 (3 days ago)

Watch: Joe Biden struggles to find stage exit after speech targeting Donald Trump

Former President Joe Biden delivered a strong speech attacking Donald Trump at a Maryland summit, criticizing his policies and calling them "vanity projects" and corrupt. The 83-year-old, who relied on a teleprompter and coughed during his remarks, also appeared to briefly search for the correct exit from the stage. This follows another recent on-stage moment where he seemed disoriented.