WORLDRussia threatens escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attackRussia has pledged to carry out frequent and "massive group strikes" against Ukraine shortly after Kyiv launched a barrage of drones on Moscow.CNBC·June 19, 2026
WORLDThe Best Fitness Trackers of 2026: Garmin, Google Fitbit, and MoreFind the right wearable for your lifestyle, workouts, and goals.Wired·June 19, 2026
WORLDThis World Cup, Bigger Might Not Really Be BetterThe biggest World Cup ever is pushing fans, players, and host cities to their limits—and experts say this is only the beginning.Wired·June 19, 2026
WORLDAn Open Strait of Hormuz Won’t Fix Gas Prices OvernightEven if peace holds up between the US and Iran, oil prices aren’t going back down to where they were any time soon.Wired·June 19, 2026
WORLDBig dogs, Buc-ee's and the great BBQ debate: World Cup fans discover everyday AmericaAfter a week of the World Cup, visitors to the U.S. are marveling on social media about things like free drink refills. It's a respite as tensions between Washington and its allies run high.NPR·June 19, 2026
WORLDWhy did the newly refurbished Reflecting Pool turn green? The quiz knowsPlus, keep an eye out for our World Cup pun, intrigue around a tarp, and the Obama Presidential Center.NPR·June 19, 2026
WORLDWeather tracker: Severe thunderstorms sweep Europe and east Asia<p>Strong winds and heavy rain batter Slovenia, while France experiences atypical heatwave</p><p>Severe thunderstorms swept across the Balkans last week, bringing widespread destruction to parts of the region. The storms developed as unstable hot air lingered over the Adriatic Sea while a cold frontThe Guardian·June 19, 2026
WORLDWeather tracker: Severe thunderstorms sweep Europe and east Asia<p>Strong winds and heavy rain batter Slovenia, while France experiences atypical heatwave</p><p>Severe thunderstorms swept across the Balkans last week, bringing widespread destruction to parts of the region. The storms developed as unstable hot air lingered over the Adriatic Sea while a cold frontThe Guardian·June 19, 2026
WORLDWeather tracker: Severe thunderstorms sweep Europe and east Asia<p>Strong winds and heavy rain batter Slovenia, while France experiences atypical heatwave</p><p>Severe thunderstorms swept across the Balkans last week, bringing widespread destruction to parts of the region. The storms developed as unstable hot air lingered over the Adriatic Sea while a cold frontThe Guardian·June 19, 2026
WORLDThe US says ASML’s top chip tool may be in China, but how?There's a commercial logic that cuts against the idea that ASML would risk its export license to arm a Chinese customer.TechCrunch·June 19, 2026
WORLDThe US says ASML’s top chip tool may be in China, but how?There's a commercial logic that cuts against the idea that ASML would risk its export license to arm a Chinese customer.TechCrunch·June 19, 2026
WORLDKPMG leaked confidential Optus information and surveilled whistleblower’s laptop, inquiry hears<p>International firm owns up to breach of ethics after staff leaked confidential Optus information while bidding for telco contract</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/19/news-live-australia-ukraine-jim-chalmers-anthony-albanese-capital-gains-tax-concessiThe Guardian·June 19, 2026