WORLDThe Papers: 'Burnham's 10-year mission' and 'Princess in Peaks condition'Andy Burnham's upcoming policy speech and Catherine's Three Peaks Challenge lead Monday's papers.BBC News·June 29, 2026
WORLDOil prices rise as US, Iranian strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopeningBrent crude edges up as tit-for-tat strikes hinder return to normality in key waterway.Al Jazeera·June 29, 2026
WORLDBitcoin at ‘critical technical battleground' with potential 30% further drop, strategists sayBitcoin's $60,000 level will be critical to watch in the coming months, one strategist says. Another sees downside to $40,000.CNBC·June 29, 2026
WORLDTwenty years on, Japan are more than ready for the...Twenty years ago -- almost to the day -- Japan fell 4-1 to a Brazil line-up laden with stars. Now, the Samurai Blue feel like the tables are starting to turn.ESPN·June 29, 2026
WORLDWorld Cup Daily recap: Canada's historic win vs. S...The knockout stage has officially begun! The round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup begins with our first match being South Africa against co-hosts Canada in Inglewood, California.ESPN·June 29, 2026
WORLDWimbledon experts' picks: Who will win?Could an American take the women's Wimbledon title? Can anyone beat Sinner? Or could Djokovic pull off the improbable? Our experts make predictions.ESPN·June 29, 2026
WORLDU.S., Iran pause hostilities as Hormuz shipping resumes after weekend clashesThe U.S. and Iran agreed to pause hostilities and allow commercial vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a prolonged disruption to global oil supplies after a weekend of military exchanges.CNBC·June 29, 2026
WORLDBurnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bidHe will say decision-making needs to be "pushed to regions and local communities", and will promise "good growth in every postcode".BBC News·June 29, 2026
WORLDCopy of Overreacting to World Cup bracket: Which contender...How far will the U.S. go, and who should be the favorites to win the World Cup? Let's judge some overreactions.ESPN·June 29, 2026
WORLDWorld Cup Power Rankings: Who's up, who's down aft...And then there were 32. We're done with the group stage, but what do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like as we enter the win-or-go-home phase?ESPN·June 29, 2026
WORLDLate goal gives Canada first-ever World Cup knockout stage victoryCanada beat South Africa 1-0 to reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.Al Jazeera·June 29, 2026
WORLDPakistan says its security forces killed 29 fighters along Afghan borderStrikes come a day after fighters armed with guns and explosives killed three soldiers in Karachi.Al Jazeera·June 29, 2026
