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International

'Pure, unfiltered joy': Mamdani speech tops wild celebrations as New Yorkers hail the Knicks
Co-hosts Mexico are first team to make World Cup knockouts after gritty win over South Korea
Planned peace talks between US and Iran in Switzerland abruptly called off
Labour's Andy Burnham wins big in byelection to move into position to challenge Keir Starmer
Defence and money on the agenda at EU summit as Zelenskyy asks leaders to buy US arms for Ukraine
The 27 leaders of the EU member states are locked behind closed doors as they work through a lengthy agenda.
Yesterday
18th June 2026
Quarantine over for almost all hantavirus ship passengers and crew
World Cup's quickest goal and controversial penalty see Czechia and South Africa share spoils
Rory McIlroy in the mix on first day of US Open after two-hour fog delay
Man arrested in attempted murder probe after boy injured in crocodile cage at UK zoo
'There's no country unblemished': Mick Wallace on accepting an award from Iran
The Palestine FA wants to make clear it has not 'given its blessing' to the Ireland-Israel game
Taoiseach to push for EU action in response to 'egregious Israeli breaches of human rights'
Massive explosion at Moscow oil refinery as Ukraine launches biggest drone attack in years
At least 17 people were wounded in the strikes, which also set a shopping centre and apartment building ablaze.
This 1,000-year-old oak tree in England with links to the legend of Robin Hood has died
Why a civil war among the British right could hand today's crucial byelection to Andy Burnham
The US and Iran have signed a deal aimed at ending the war - here's what's in it
Pakistan’s prime minister said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
Man who murdered eight women on New York's Long Island over 17 years is jailed for life
Lilo & Stitch voice actress Daveigh Chase dies at 35
Luis Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan
Inflation could hit 5% next year if Middle East conflict persists
Wednesday
17th June 2026
Harry Kane scores twice as England make winning start to World Cup bid
US officials reveal details of Iran agreement after days of secrecy
Donald Trump said earlier that the US “will probably go back to bombing” Iran if they don’t honour the agreement.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Portugal held to draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener
DR Congo earned their first-ever World Cup point.
Chants of ‘send them back’ and 'shame on you' as MEPs back contentious migrant detention laws
Ghana's Thomas Partey 'failed to disclose' UK rape charges as he's denied entry to Canada
Bono and The Edge among star-studded line-up for opening of Barack Obama Presidential Centre
Erling Haaland double helps Norway ease past Iraq
Cadbury owner says chocolate bars are getting smaller because shoppers won't pay more
Trump's ballroom costs soar to $600m according to leaked report
Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis in episode of Clarkson's Farm
Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone ahead of peace talks
Members of Britain's oldest Irish club weigh in on vote that could spell end for Keir Starmer
The Brian Boru club has been on the go since the 1880s in Ashton-in-Makerfield.
Tuesday
16th June 2026
Another 'heat dome' like the one seen in May is expected to bring the heat to Europe next week
EU to ban labelling plant-based products as 'steaks' or 'bacon', but veggie 'burgers' sizzle on
Naomi Campbell tells court she was 'victim of fraud' in appeal against charity ban
Trump says Russia 'should make a deal' with Ukraine, as US president is wooed at G7
European leaders will be keen to remind Trump of the importance of pushing Russia to accept peace on Kyiv’s terms.