WORLDIran win four staff visa appeals but 11 bannedFour members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff remain banned from travelling to the United States.BBC News·June 13, 2026
WORLDNew rules abound - was VAR diving decision wrong despite feeling right?Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?BBC News·June 13, 2026
WORLDMicrosoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off XboxMicrosoft is preparing to lay off a significant chunk of its Xbox division and is reevaluating the plans for its next-generation Project Helix console. It's apparently also considering dramatically restructuring its relationship with Xbox, and hasn't ruled out spinning it off into a separate companyThe Verge·June 13, 2026
WORLDTrump to meet with Mideast leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7, U.S. officials sayTrump is scheduled to travel to Evian, France, for the G7 summit early Monday after attending Sunday's mixed-martial-arts event at the White House.CNBC·June 13, 2026
WORLDBose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra are $70 off, marking a new low priceIf you’re planning on traveling anytime soon, Bose’s second-generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones are a great companion for long flights and train rides. Not only do they offer excellent noise cancellation, but they also retain the foldable design of their predecessor, making them easy to pThe Verge·June 13, 2026
WORLDThis thin under-pillow speaker helped me fall asleep without earbudsI’ve struggled with insomnia since I was very young. Like many chronic overthinkers, I tend to fall asleep best when my mind is occupied by something else, such as podcasts, YouTube compilations, or my personal favorite: rain sounds. But earbuds can be uncomfortable, and playing audio out loud isn’tTechCrunch·June 13, 2026
WORLDHow Jabe Boroff turned into 'Jabe Ruth' and helped...Jabe Boroff hit a hot streak at the perfect time to propel the underdog Troy Trojans to the Men's College World Series.ESPN·June 13, 2026
WORLDCan’t Afford Summer Camp? These Playground Workers Can Help.City parks officials will put about 70 seasonal playground associates in New York City parks this summer to run free games and activities for any young person who shows up.NY Times·June 13, 2026
WORLDMourners line Bangkok streets to pay respects to Thailand’s Princess Bha<p>Funeral procession travels to palace as people remember royal’s campaigning and work for underprivileged</p><p>As the sun began to set on the golden spires and gilded finials of Bangkok’s Grand Palace, the gates were open, waiting for the return of a princess.</p><p>Since December 2022, Princess The Guardian·June 13, 2026
WORLDMourners line Bangkok streets to pay respects to Thailand’s Princess Bha<p>Funeral procession travels to palace as people remember royal’s campaigning and work for underprivileged</p><p>As the sun began to set on the golden spires and gilded finials of Bangkok’s Grand Palace, the gates were open, waiting for the return of a princess.</p><p>Since December 2022, Princess The Guardian·June 13, 2026
WORLDIn pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthdayThe King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard's Parade.BBC News·June 13, 2026
WORLDNever Post’s Mike Rugnetta on the creative process and the value of reliable powerMike Rugnetta is a writer, podcast host, producer, audio engineer, educator, musician, sound designer, and father. In short, the man wears a lot of hats. He's the cocreator and host of the award-winning Never Post, an absolutely must-listen podcast about the internet, as well as Fun City, a TTRPG poThe Verge·June 13, 2026
