WORLDIran war live: Tehran says US must ensure Israel ends attacks on LebanonIranian deputy foreign minister says Iran 'ready to move forward' on diplomacy with US, but war must end on all fronts.Al Jazeera·June 20, 2026
WORLDTequila spritz and dot cakes - why these summer trends are having a momentFairy cakes, milk bread and a fresh take on a popular cocktail will be big in the coming months.BBC News·June 19, 2026
WORLDQuiz: What type of World Cup fan are you?Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.BBC News·June 19, 2026
WORLDJapanese girl band XG went from brutal six year training to global pop starsThe Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.BBC News·June 19, 2026
WORLDWhy candidates dress up to run in major UK electionsCandidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.BBC News·June 19, 2026
WORLDCooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returnsAfter a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.BBC News·June 19, 2026
WORLDOil tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz jumps after U.S. and Iran implement deal to open sea laneThe U.S.-Iran deal has raised questions about how the Strait of Hormuz will be governed after the toll-free period ends.CNBC·June 19, 2026
WORLDLebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End WarThe conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, once seen as a secondary front to the American-Israeli war on Iran, has become one of the main obstacles to ending it.NY Times·June 19, 2026
WORLDThirty dead at DRC displacement camp as Ebola threat growsAt least 30 people have died since May in the Kigonze displacement camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Al Jazeera·June 19, 2026
WORLDUSA beat Australia 2–0 to book knockout spot at World CupAn own goal and a goal by Alex Freeman helped the home side maintain a perfect record and progress to the round of 32.Al Jazeera·June 19, 2026
WORLDPM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exitThe BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.BBC News·June 19, 2026
WORLDSpain’s Yamal says ‘very early, unnecessary’ to play full World Cup match'It's not the time to play a whole match,' Lamine Yamal said ahead of Spain's match against Saudi Arabia.Al Jazeera·June 19, 2026
