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How a Starbucks marketing stunt spiralled into mass boycotts in South Korea

A botched tumbler promotion on the anniversary of a pro-democracy massacre unleashed a boycott, police investigation and political firestorm

Raphael Rashid

Hit #1 on Al Jazeera Popular for 23 hours

US says Iranian drones shot down, radar sites struck on Qeshm Island, Goruk

The United Nations reports that 1.4 million people are in need of aid in Lebanon amid Israel’s attacks on the country.

Lyndal Rowlands

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 12 hours

Blackouts, hyperinflation, dissent: Iran considers perilous prospect of peace

Conditions that led to bloody prewar protests have been made worse, commentators say

Patrick Wintour

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 11 hours

Palestinian baby shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

The seven-month-old, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was in his mother’s arms when soldiers fired on family in Hebron

Lorenzo Tondo

Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Popular for 17 hours

US threatens to reconsider role in Bosnia and Herzegovina amid rift with Europe

US embassy in Sarajevo made threat after European states refused to back its preferred High Representative candidate

Julian Borger

Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Popular for 16 hours

US says Iran radar sites struck and drones intercepted, in latest threat to fragile ceasefire

Iran and the US have exchanged a series of attacks near the strait of Hormuz, imperilling efforts to reach a peace deal

Guardian staff reporter

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 12 hours

Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'

The city's governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.

Vitaly Shevchenko 3 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Popular for 14 hours

‘Badge of honour’: Israeli settlers shrug off global condemnation

Activists claim sanctions fail to reflect either the depth of violence or state complicity in settler attacks.

Simon Speakman Cordall 6 min read

Reached as high as #3 on BBC Popular for 19 hours

Giant banquets rile radical left in France

The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.

Hugh Schofield 5 min read

Hit #1 on BBC Was popular briefly

King's nephew Peter Phillips marries NHS nurse

Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday.

Leigh Boobyer 2 min read

Reached as high as #2 on BBC Popular for 19 hours

US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites

The drones "posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic" in the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command says.

Jaroslav Lukiv 1 min read

Reached as high as #3 on The Guardian Popular for 11 hours

Armenia heads to polls amid Russian pressure and threat of ‘Ukrainian scenario’

Relationship between Vladimir Putin and traditional ally has slowly unravelled under current PM Nikol Pashinyan

Pjotr Sauer

Reached as high as #2 on AP News Popular for 15 hours

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country.

Michael Casey 4 min read

Hit #1 on The Guardian Was popular very briefly

‘Mogging’ is suddenly everywhere. Is that a problem?

This word for outdoing or outshining others originated in the manosphere, but is now thoroughly mainstream. Why is it so popular – and should we be worried about slang that arises from toxic subcultures?

Lucy Knight

Reached as high as #4 on BBC Popular for 19 hours

Henry Nowak case: What happened and why has it caused national outrage?

How a student's murder led to protests, political debate and scrutiny of the police.

Stuart Rust 7 min read

Reached as high as #2 on BBC Popular for 12 hours

Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US

The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.

Sakshi Venkatraman 3 min read

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Three Brits admit killing restaurant owner in Canada after 'unpaid bill' row

Canadian police confirmed Robert Evans Jr pled guilty to the manslaughter of Sharif Rahman while his father and uncle admitted being accessories to the crime.

Morag Kinniburgh 2 min read

Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Was popular briefly

My mother was forced to give me up for adoption. But when we finally met decades later, it was far from a fairytale ending

Thirty years after my parents were pressured into placing me with an adoption agency, I finally reconnected with them. But it was nothing like the neat stories you see on TV

David Batty

Reached as high as #4 on The Guardian Was popular briefly

Inside the adult Swedish prison preparing to house children as young as 13

Teenagers will now serve time in response to surging gang crime, but head of country’s largest jail has misgivings

Miranda Bryant

Reached as high as #3 on Al Jazeera Popular for 12 hours

US intercepts Iranian attacks as Israel continues to bomb Lebanon

US Central Command said seven ballistic missiles were fired towards Kuwait and Bahrain.

Al Jazeera Staff 2 min read

Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Was popular very briefly

Readers’ top 100 novels of all time

After critics and authors picked their top 100 novels we asked for your favourites. From Uruguay to the Isle of Skye, more than 3,000 readers cast their votes. Here’s your list – topped by a new number 1

Guardian staff reporter

Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'

The city's governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.

Vitaly Shevchenko Jun 6, 1:54 PM 3 min read

Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 12 hours

136

‘Badge of honour’: Israeli settlers shrug off global condemnation

Activists claim sanctions fail to reflect either the depth of violence or state complicity in settler attacks.

Simon Speakman Cordall Jun 6, 12:18 PM 6 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al JazeeraPopular for 14 hours

135

Giant banquets rile radical left in France

The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.

Hugh Schofield Jun 6, 6:42 AM 5 min read

Reached as high as #3 on BBCPopular for 19 hours

116

King's nephew Peter Phillips marries NHS nurse

Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday.

Leigh Boobyer Jun 6, 4:22 PM 2 min read

Hit #1 on BBCWas popular briefly

101

US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites

The drones "posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic" in the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command says.

Jaroslav Lukiv Jun 6, 2:48 AM 1 min read

Reached as high as #2 on BBCPopular for 19 hours

Armenia heads to polls amid Russian pressure and threat of ‘Ukrainian scenario’

Relationship between Vladimir Putin and traditional ally has slowly unravelled under current PM Nikol Pashinyan

Pjotr Sauer Jun 6, 9:00 AM

Reached as high as #3 on The GuardianPopular for 11 hours

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

Michael Casey Jun 5, 8:09 PM 4 min read

Reached as high as #2 on AP NewsPopular for 15 hours

‘Mogging’ is suddenly everywhere. Is that a problem?

Lucy Knight Jun 6, 11:00 AM

Hit #1 on The GuardianWas popular very briefly

Henry Nowak case: What happened and why has it caused national outrage?

How a student's murder led to protests, political debate and scrutiny of the police.

Stuart Rust Jun 5, 8:04 AM 7 min read

Reached as high as #4 on BBCPopular for 19 hours

Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US

The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.

Sakshi Venkatraman Jun 6, 7:22 AM 3 min read

Reached as high as #2 on BBCPopular for 12 hours

Three Brits admit killing restaurant owner in Canada after 'unpaid bill' row

Canadian police confirmed Robert Evans Jr pled guilty to the manslaughter of Sharif Rahman while his father and uncle admitted being accessories to the crime.

Morag Kinniburgh Jun 6, 3:56 PM 2 min read

Reached as high as #2 on BBCWas popular briefly

My mother was forced to give me up for adoption. But when we finally met decades later, it was far from a fairytale ending

Thirty years after my parents were pressured into placing me with an adoption agency, I finally reconnected with them. But it was nothing like the neat stories you see on TV

David Batty Jun 6, 8:00 AM

Reached as high as #2 on The GuardianWas popular briefly

Inside the adult Swedish prison preparing to house children as young as 13

Teenagers will now serve time in response to surging gang crime, but head of country’s largest jail has misgivings

Miranda Bryant Jun 6, 12:00 PM

Reached as high as #4 on The GuardianWas popular briefly

US intercepts Iranian attacks as Israel continues to bomb Lebanon

US Central Command said seven ballistic missiles were fired towards Kuwait and Bahrain.

Al Jazeera Staff Jun 6, 10:51 AM 2 min read

Reached as high as #3 on Al JazeeraPopular for 12 hours

Readers’ top 100 novels of all time

Guardian staff reporter Jun 6, 11:00 AM

Reached as high as #2 on The GuardianWas popular very briefly

Hit #1 on Al Jazeera Popular for over a day

Israel continues Lebanon strikes despite truce plan, death toll hits 3,526

Israel’s supreme court annuls government ban on international Red Cross visiting Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

Lyndal Rowlands

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 21 hours

Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post

The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.

Olivia Ireland 4 min read

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 20 hours

‘Extremely intelligent’ Japanese bear that attacked four people still at large, police say

Bear believed to have unlatched and opened a locked window, and was seen turning on and drinking from a tap

Gavin Blair

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 17 hours

Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s offer to meet and reaffirms Ukraine war aims

Russian president describes Ukrainian counterpart’s letter as rude and says he sees no point in face-to-face talks

Luke Harding

Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Popular for over a day

Ballistics Putin’s ‘last argument’ as Ukraine brings his army to standstill

Russia’s performance since December shows it can contest territory but cannot hold it, say battlefield observers.

John T Psaropoulos 5 min read

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 19 hours

Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals

A public spending watchdog examines the property arrangements of royals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Sean Coughlan 4 min read

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for over a day

Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.

BBC News 2 min read

Hit #1 on AP News Popular for 22 hours

Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump’s settlement fund

The Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House.

Mary Clare Jalonick 5 min read

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 16 hours

‘You can stop your war’: Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin – in full

Russians are increasingly tired of the conflict and the time to end it is now, Ukraine’s president tells his Russian counterpart in an open letter

Guardian staff reporter

Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Popular for 22 hours

Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian men should be turned back from EU to fight, says Swedish minister

‘The war needs to be fought and won – essential more men stay’ in Ukraine, says Johan Forssell; Zelenskyy writes open letter to Putin. What we know on day 1,563

Warren Murray

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 16 hours

Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort - The Latest

Thousands have protested in the streets of the Albanian capital, Tirana, this week against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Ryan Ramgobin

Hit #1 on AP News Popular for 21 hours

Prosecutors lose appeal in Arizona’s fake elector case and vow to present it again to a grand jury

One of three remaining criminal cases stemming from efforts by President Donald Trump’s supporters to overturn the 2020 election appears headed back to a grand jury in Arizona.

Jacques Billeaud 3 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Popular for over a day

How the US naval blockade has bled Iran of nearly $6bn in oil revenues

Iran is exporting less than one-sixth of the oil it was shipping before the war began.

Caolán Magee 6 min read

Reached as high as #3 on BBC Popular for 22 hours

Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide who survived alone for six days

Chris Thrall speaks about his last sighting of Dawa Sherpa, who was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain.

Toby Mann 2 min read

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 20 hours

Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech

Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.

Kathryn Armstrong 5 min read

Reached as high as #2 on BBC Popular for 17 hours

Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.

Dan Sales 3 min read

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 14 hours

US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested

Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

Steven McIntosh 2 min read

Reached as high as #3 on Al Jazeera Popular for 22 hours

At least 49 people die of thirst after truck breakdown in Niger desert

Two people managed to survive after walking more than 50km to a water source and then a nearby town.

Al Jazeera 2 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Popular for 11 hours

Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania

Government hopes the project can boost Albania as a global tourism destination – but environmental concerns are rife.

Urooba Jamal 8 min read

Reached as high as #3 on Al Jazeera Popular for 16 hours

Trump makes pitch to farmers hard-hit by tariffs, high prices in Wisconsin

Trump seeks to shore up support among rural voters hard-hit by tariffs, economic fallout of war with Iran.

Al Jazeera 3 min read

Reached as high as #3 on The Guardian Popular for 13 hours

Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort – The Latest

Thousands have protested in the streets of the Albanian capital, Tirana, this week against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Lucy Hough

Reached as high as #3 on Al Jazeera Popular for 23 hours

Nazi salutes, Sikhs abused: UK grapples with tensions after teen’s murder

Although the victim’s father has warned against exploiting his family’s tragedy, far-right groups are rallying.

Taj Ali 6 min read

Hit #1 on The Guardian Was popular very briefly

Andrew sublet three cottages while paying ‘peppercorn rent’ to crown estate

Report into royal property affairs reveals disgraced ex-prince generated private income from Windsor Royal Lodge

Caroline Davies

Reached as high as #2 on BBC Popular for 13 hours

'World-first' vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

James Gallagher 4 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Popular for 18 hours

Drone explosion in Romanian port spurs Ukraine war spillover fears

European Commission president warns that the maritime drone attack was a ‘direct consequence’ of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera Staff 2 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Was popular briefly

Zelenskyy asks Putin for meeting: What’s he offering, could Russia accept?

Russia and Ukraine have been holding peace talks since the war began in 2022, but with no concrete outcome.

Priyanka Shankar 8 min read

Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Was popular very briefly

James Handy, known for roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji, dies at home after fatal stabbing

Son of actor’s girlfriend arrested after 81-year-old found unconscious in his front yard in Tarzana, Los Angeles

Emma Joyce

Reached as high as #2 on AP News Popular for 12 hours

Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump’s renovation to repaint it ‘American flag blue’

President Donald Trump has announced that water has begun refilling the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Nathan Ellgren 4 min read

Reached as high as #2 on AP News Popular for 15 hours

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

President Donald Trump insists he's comfortable with the current holding pattern in the Iran war. But the Republican president faces warnings from foes and allies alike that he’s getting boxed in on a conflict he sold as a quick military incursion.

Aamer Madhani 8 min read

Reached as high as #3 on BBC Popular for 14 hours

How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year

BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.

Jake Horton & Lucy Gilder 6 min read

Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Was popular very briefly

‘I knew it was over for us’: the bands who got left behind when punk exploded

Fifty years ago this week, the Sex Pistols played their first Manchester gig – and upended pop culture. But what was 1976 really like before punk arrived? From swing bands to ‘spaghetti rock’, we discover a lost history

Alexis Petridis

Reached as high as #5 on Al Jazeera Popular for 20 hours

Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?

The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.

Adam Hancock 6 min read

Israel continues Lebanon strikes despite truce plan, death toll hits 3,526

Israel’s supreme court annuls government ban on international Red Cross visiting Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

Lyndal Rowlands Jun 5, 3:00 AM

Hit #1 on Al JazeeraPopular for over a day

375

Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post

The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.

Olivia Ireland Jun 5, 10:39 PM 4 min read

Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 21 hours

226

‘Extremely intelligent’ Japanese bear that attacked four people still at large, police say

Bear believed to have unlatched and opened a locked window, and was seen turning on and drinking from a tap

Gavin Blair Jun 5, 8:27 AM

Hit #1 on The GuardianPopular for 20 hours

223

Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s offer to meet and reaffirms Ukraine war aims

Russian president describes Ukrainian counterpart’s letter as rude and says he sees no point in face-to-face talks

Luke Harding Jun 5, 8:59 PM

Hit #1 on The GuardianPopular for 17 hours

217

Ballistics Putin’s ‘last argument’ as Ukraine brings his army to standstill

Russia’s performance since December shows it can contest territory but cannot hold it, say battlefield observers.

John T Psaropoulos Jun 5, 7:52 PM 5 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al JazeeraPopular for over a day

214

Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals

A public spending watchdog examines the property arrangements of royals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Sean Coughlan Jun 5, 2:05 AM 4 min read

Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 19 hours

210

Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.

BBC News Jun 5, 6:32 PM 2 min read

Hit #1 on BBCPopular for over a day

203

Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump’s settlement fund

The Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House.

Mary Clare Jalonick Jun 5, 8:20 AM 5 min read

Hit #1 on AP NewsPopular for 22 hours

193

‘You can stop your war’: Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin – in full

Russians are increasingly tired of the conflict and the time to end it is now, Ukraine’s president tells his Russian counterpart in an open letter

Guardian staff reporter Jun 5, 4:53 AM

Hit #1 on The GuardianPopular for 16 hours

193

Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian men should be turned back from EU to fight, says Swedish minister

‘The war needs to be fought and won – essential more men stay’ in Ukraine, says Johan Forssell; Zelenskyy writes open letter to Putin. What we know on day 1,563

Warren Murray Jun 5, 4:49 AM

Reached as high as #2 on The GuardianPopular for 22 hours

184

Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort - The Latest

Thousands have protested in the streets of the Albanian capital, Tirana, this week against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Ryan Ramgobin Jun 5, 6:48 PM

Hit #1 on The GuardianPopular for 16 hours

170

Prosecutors lose appeal in Arizona’s fake elector case and vow to present it again to a grand jury

One of three remaining criminal cases stemming from efforts by President Donald Trump’s supporters to overturn the 2020 election appears headed back to a grand jury in Arizona.

Jacques Billeaud Jun 4, 8:06 PM 3 min read

Hit #1 on AP NewsPopular for 21 hours

153

How the US naval blockade has bled Iran of nearly $6bn in oil revenues

Iran is exporting less than one-sixth of the oil it was shipping before the war began.

Caolán Magee Jun 5, 4:18 PM 6 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al JazeeraPopular for over a day

143

Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide who survived alone for six days

Chris Thrall speaks about his last sighting of Dawa Sherpa, who was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain.

Toby Mann Jun 5, 4:16 AM 2 min read

Reached as high as #3 on BBCPopular for 22 hours

121

Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech

Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.

Kathryn Armstrong Jun 5, 3:42 PM 5 min read

Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 20 hours

116

Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.

Dan Sales Jun 5, 9:01 PM 3 min read

Reached as high as #2 on BBCPopular for 17 hours

106

US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested

Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

Steven McIntosh Jun 5, 11:43 AM 2 min read

Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 14 hours

102

At least 49 people die of thirst after truck breakdown in Niger desert

Two people managed to survive after walking more than 50km to a water source and then a nearby town.

Al Jazeera Jun 5, 6:17 PM 2 min read

Reached as high as #3 on Al JazeeraPopular for 22 hours

Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania

Government hopes the project can boost Albania as a global tourism destination – but environmental concerns are rife.

Urooba Jamal Jun 5, 10:14 AM 8 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al JazeeraPopular for 11 hours

Trump makes pitch to farmers hard-hit by tariffs, high prices in Wisconsin

Trump seeks to shore up support among rural voters hard-hit by tariffs, economic fallout of war with Iran.

Al Jazeera Jun 6, 12:02 AM 3 min read

Reached as high as #3 on Al JazeeraPopular for 16 hours

Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort – The Latest

Thousands have protested in the streets of the Albanian capital, Tirana, this week against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Lucy Hough Jun 5, 6:49 PM

Reached as high as #3 on The GuardianPopular for 13 hours

Nazi salutes, Sikhs abused: UK grapples with tensions after teen’s murder

Although the victim’s father has warned against exploiting his family’s tragedy, far-right groups are rallying.

Taj Ali Jun 5, 4:06 PM 6 min read

Reached as high as #3 on Al JazeeraPopular for 23 hours

Andrew sublet three cottages while paying ‘peppercorn rent’ to crown estate

Report into royal property affairs reveals disgraced ex-prince generated private income from Windsor Royal Lodge

Caroline Davies Jun 5, 7:01 AM

Hit #1 on The GuardianWas popular very briefly

'World-first' vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

James Gallagher Jun 5, 2:29 AM 4 min read

Reached as high as #2 on BBCPopular for 13 hours

Drone explosion in Romanian port spurs Ukraine war spillover fears

European Commission president warns that the maritime drone attack was a ‘direct consequence’ of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera Staff Jun 5, 4:09 PM 2 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al JazeeraPopular for 18 hours

Zelenskyy asks Putin for meeting: What’s he offering, could Russia accept?

Russia and Ukraine have been holding peace talks since the war began in 2022, but with no concrete outcome.

Priyanka Shankar Jun 5, 1:56 PM 8 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al JazeeraWas popular briefly

James Handy, known for roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji, dies at home after fatal stabbing

Son of actor’s girlfriend arrested after 81-year-old found unconscious in his front yard in Tarzana, Los Angeles

Emma Joyce Jun 5, 8:43 AM

Reached as high as #2 on The GuardianWas popular very briefly

Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump’s renovation to repaint it ‘American flag blue’

President Donald Trump has announced that water has begun refilling the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Nathan Ellgren Jun 4, 7:49 PM 4 min read

Reached as high as #2 on AP NewsPopular for 12 hours

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

Aamer Madhani Jun 4, 7:01 AM 8 min read

Reached as high as #2 on AP NewsPopular for 15 hours

How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year

BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.

Jake Horton & Lucy Gilder Jun 5, 2:53 AM 6 min read

Reached as high as #3 on BBCPopular for 14 hours

‘I knew it was over for us’: the bands who got left behind when punk exploded

Alexis Petridis Jun 5, 7:00 AM

Reached as high as #2 on The GuardianWas popular very briefly

Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?

The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.

Adam Hancock Jun 5, 2:02 PM 6 min read

Reached as high as #5 on Al JazeeraPopular for 20 hours

Hit #1 on Al Jazeera Popular for over a day

‘Limits of ceasefire’ tested by latest US-Iran clashes in Gulf region

Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports that 3,516 people have now been killed by Israeli attacks on the country since March.

Lyndal Rowlands

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 18 hours

Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort

Conservation groups say work has begun in protected coastal area, while prime minister insists project will bring jobs and investment

Helena Smith

Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Popular for 23 hours

US House votes to end Trump’s Iran war: Does it matter?

Four Republicans join Democrats in rare rebuke of president. But Congress still far from able to stop further attacks.

Shola Lawal 5 min read

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 15 hours

‘Embarrassing’: pressure on Merz after Germany’s failure to win UN security council seat

Criticism comes from across political spectrum after blow to Friedrich Merz’s government

Deborah Cole

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 15 hours

US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump

In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.

Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu 2 min read

Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Popular for 18 hours

Ukraine war briefing: Russia losing on the ground so pivots to air war, say analysts

Minimal gains on battlefield as Kyiv largely halts Moscow’s spring-summer offensive; Ukraine missile maker tests homegrown Patriot alternative. What we know on day 1,562

Warren Murray

Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Popular for 18 hours

Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Trump seeks to overcome barriers to Iran deal

The US said the ceasefire was contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia

Guardian staff reporter

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Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows

A new Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has stopped rising after two decades.

Geoff Mulvihill 4 min read

Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Popular for 12 hours

World Cup 2026: guide to all 1,248 players

Everything you need to know (and more) about every squad member. Click on the player pictures for more information

Marcus Christenson

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 15 hours

Uproar in France as it emerges suspect in case of missing girl had rape allegations dismissed

Interior minister announces review into handling of the cases after body reportedly found in search for 11-year-old

Guardian staff reporter

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Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran

The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.

James FitzGerald 2 min read

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 13 hours

Miracle on Everest: Guide believed dead spotted crawling down ice

Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.

Kamal Pariyar 2 min read

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 13 hours

Zelenskyy calls for face-to-face Ukraine war negotiations in letter to Putin

Ukrainian president proposes meeting in neutral third country as Trump says both sides have to ‘make compromises’

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