WORLDIran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup matchElijah Just scored both of New Zealand's goals in either half; Rezaeian and Mohebbi levelled for Iran in Group G game.Al Jazeera·June 16, 2026
WORLDIranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World CupThe BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.BBC News·June 16, 2026
WORLD'Social media firms hit back' and 'Arson attack on Starmer linked to Russia'Several of the papers are leading on Sir Keir's plan to ban social media for under-16s in the UK, which was announced on Monday.BBC News·June 16, 2026
WORLDNaval Mines Could Still Stymie Gulf Shipping After WarThe U.S. Navy will be deploying a new generation of drone-based countermeasures to search the sea floor and surface for any mines Iran laid.NY Times·June 16, 2026
WORLDSouth Korean defense stocks surge on prospects for post-Iran-war sales boostsSouth Korean defense stocks have risen as there will be "numerous export pipelines" for companies to sell to the Middle East.CNBC·June 16, 2026
WORLDUkraine starts negotiations to join EUUkraine has officially opened the first phase of membership talks with the European Union on Monday.Al Jazeera·June 16, 2026
WORLDWilliamson: Iran deal presents political nightmare for NetanyahuDonald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.BBC News·June 16, 2026
WORLDCape Verde GK Vozinha stopped World Cup favorites ...Cape Verde GK Vozinha is a 40-year-old journeyman who is now one of the 2026 World Cup's most beloved players.ESPN·June 16, 2026
WORLDSpain won't panic yet about Cape Verde draw, but t...Spain have a history of starting slowly at World Cups before finding their form, but nobody -- not even them -- expected to open 2026 with a draw against tiny Cape Verde.ESPN·June 16, 2026
WORLDStarbucks Korea to temporarily shut all stores for history lesson after bungled coffee promotion<p>The closures, so employees can watch a recorded lecture, will cost the company an estimated 2.1bn won ($1.4m) in sales</p><p>Starbucks Korea will simultaneously close all its stores for a mandatory history lesson, after a disastrous promotion that evoked memories of a pro-democracy massacre <a hrThe Guardian·June 16, 2026
WORLDDOJ Lawyers Argue xAI Is ‘Vital’ for National Security in NAACP LawsuitIn a bid to dismiss a lawsuit over xAI’s polluting gas turbines, the Justice Department claimed the company is integral to military operations—including the Iran War.Wired·June 16, 2026
WORLDInside the fight over Claude Mythos 5As the rest of the country celebrated the USA's first World Cup win and the New York Knicks championship, Anthropic spent its weekend fighting the Trump administration over its latest model release. At 5:21 PM on Friday, the company received a US export control directive to suspend access to its MytThe Verge·June 16, 2026
