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CBC News - Top Stories

2026-06-29 17:34:01 (4 days ago)

Late-night host John Oliver is fulfilling his lifelong dream ... of becoming a soap opera star

Even someone as accomplished as comedian and late-night host John Oliver can still harbour a desire for something more. And come the beginning of July, he’ll finally be able to say he’s achieved it: his lifelong dream … of starring in a daytime soap opera.

France 24 - World News

2026-06-29 17:32:07 (4 days ago)

'Architecture, city design a frontline of defense' against heatwaves, expert says

FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney discusses cooling solutions in urban environments with Ronita Bardhan, Professor of Sustainable Built Environment and Health at the University of Cambridge. She says that "ultimately architecture and city design is becoming more of a public health infrastructure frontline of defense in this warming world". The record-breaking heatwave in Europe has caused more than 1,300 excess deaths, according to the WHO.

The Guardian - World News

2026-06-29 17:30:29 (4 days ago)

Offenders in England and Wales who kill current or ex-partners face 10 more years in prison

Increase comes after seven-year campaign by mothers of victims for a change in the minimum sentence for domestic murder

Offenders who kill their current or ex-partner face spending an extra 10 years behind bars, with a new minimum sentence of 25 years in England and Wales, under plans announced by David Lammy.

The increase, announced by the justice secretary on Monday, comes after a seven-year campaign by mothers of victims for a change in the minimum sentence for domestic murder.

The Guardian - World News

2026-06-29 17:30:29 (4 days ago)

New defence secretary wins another £1.5bn to boost drone spending

Dan Jarvis persuaded Rachel Reeves to reduce £18bn funding gap that led to predecessor resigning

The new defence secretary has secured an extra £1.5bn to the UK’s long-delayed defence investment plan, with the bulk of that to be spent on drones to deter Russia and Iran.

Rows about closing an £18bn funding gap had led to the resignation of John Healey and raised questions about Britain’s commitments to Nato – though on Monday the head of the alliance told the Guardian he believed the UK would honour its commitments.

The Guardian - World News

2026-06-29 17:30:29 (4 days ago)

Asylum seekers to pay £10,000 towards living costs under new UK law

Means-tested scheme included in immigration and asylum bill condemned by charities for placing tax on refugees

Asylum seekers will be ordered to pay about £10,000 to cover their state-funded living costs or be denied settled status in the UK under a new law to be considered by MPs on Tuesday.

The means-tested scheme, compared by officials to student loans and included in the immigration and asylum bill, has been condemned by charities for placing a tax on refugees fleeing war, torture and famine.

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-06-29 17:30:07 (4 days ago)

Marco Rubio meets Libyan commander as US pushes to resolve Libya crisis

The US top diplomat commends Libyan leaders' efforts to 'overcome divisions' after talks with LNA's Saddam Haftar.

South China Morning Post - World News

2026-06-29 17:30:05 (4 days ago)

How the Northern Metropolis university town can deliver on innovation

The recent visit of Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, carried the task of accelerating the development of the Northern Metropolis. This is not another urban expansion, but a strategic test of whether Hong Kong can reinvent its role in the nation’s innovation landscape. At its core, the Northern Metropolis bears a dual mission. For Hong Kong, it must become a growth engine, creating a third curve of development, beyond finance and real estate, by nurturing original...

Fox News - Top Stories

2026-06-29 17:30:05 (4 days ago)

'Pod Save America' hosts call socialist wins a 'warning sign' for Dems, slam 'moronic' far-left views

"Pod Save America" hosts warned their party about far-left primary wins, with Jon Favreau calling one candidate's views "moronic to abhorrent."

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-06-29 17:27:44 (4 days ago)

Venezuela earthquake victims shelter at golf course

Hundreds of Venezuelans are sheltering at a golf course in La Guaira after last week's deadly earthquakes.

Daily Sabah - World News

2026-06-29 17:26:00 (4 days ago)

Rubio, Saddam Haftar discuss efforts to reunify Libya

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of eastern Libya's armed forces, on Monday to discuss efforts to bridge the country's long-standin...

RT News - Top Stories

2026-06-29 17:25:25 (4 days ago)

‘Ukrainian oligarch’ injured in backpack bomb blast in Monaco – media (VIDEOS)

At least three people were injured after a backpack bomb exploded outside a residential building in Monaco on Monday evening.
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The Guardian - World News

2026-06-29 17:24:21 (4 days ago)

Grizzlies reportedly trade Ja Morant to Trail Blazers in blockbuster deal

• Grizzlies land Grant, Murray as rebuild rolls on

• Portland add Morant, eye another big move

Ja Morant is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade that would end his volatile ⁠run with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to multiple reports Monday.

Pending NBA approval and physicals, the teams agreed to a ⁠swap that sends Morant ⁠to Portland ​for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.