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Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 20 hours

A US champion of ‘freebirthing’ always claimed there had been no maternal deaths linked to the movement. Is Stacey Warnecke the first?

Guardian investigation exposes full links between a US business linked to baby deaths around the world and Australian ‘birth keeper’ Emily Lal, the central witness at the inquest into the death of a Melbourne wellness influencer

Sirin Kale

Hit #1 on Al Jazeera Popular for 21 hours

Iran denies Trump’s claim of Doha meeting, slams France’s Hormuz plans

Trump says meeting with Iran will take place in Doha today, but Tehran says there are no plans for talks in coming days.

Daniel Khalili-Tari

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

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ridicules Russian military drive, saying Putin keeps postponing goal deadlines

Ukrainian president says Kremlin leader has repeatedly set and deferred timelines to fully capture eastern Donbas area. What we know on day 1,588

Guardian staff reporter

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 18 hours

One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court

While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.

Anthony Zurcher 5 min read

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 11 hours

Monaco parcel bomb blast severely wounds Ukrainian oligarch

Source says Vadym Yermolaiev was one of two adults left with life-threatening injuries after apartment blast on Monday

Guardian staff reporter 2 min read

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 10 hours

Thai police investigate if Australian man charged over 17-year-old girl’s murder linked to other unsolved cases

Police say there are similarities but no evidence of links between Thunchanok Donhomla’s alleged murder and two other deaths in past two years in same region

Natasha May 3 min read

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 20 hours

Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail

Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.

Osmond Chia 2 min read

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 17 hours

Three people injured after explosion in Monaco, French media report

The blast at a residential building was "very likely an attack", Monaco's head of government tells AFP.

Jaroslav Lukiv

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 18 hours

We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40

The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.

Alice Kantor 4 min read

Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Popular for 14 hours

‘Humanity is a privilege’: Umar Khalid on his six years in an Indian jail without trial

Exclusive: Activist tells of his life as one of India’s most prominent political prisoners and his opposition to the government of Narendra Modi

Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 23 hours

Meg Ryan Lists the Hamptons Home She Bought Two Years Ago

Plus, Kristen Wiig dropped the price on a house she is selling in Pasadena, Calif., and Joe Jonas is selling a Brooklyn condo.

Vivian Marino

Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Popular for 15 hours

Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for huge fraud

A federal judge said Guo’s fraud cost more than 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.

Al Jazeera 2 min read

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 21 hours

Supreme Court Rules Against Roy Moore in Fight Over $8.2 Million Jury Award

The former Alabama Supreme Court justice and Senate candidate had asked the court to clear a path for him to potentially collect a jury award in a defamation case.

Abbie VanSickle

Hit #1 on Deutsche Welle Popular for 10 hours

Germany: At least 6 killed in shooting in Stade

Police said the deadly Stade shooting was likely an "extended family tragedy" triggered by a custody dispute, with the state interior minister describing it as "extremely cold-blooded act of violence."

Rana Taha 4 min read

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 10 hours

Monaco explosion injures three and triggers police hunt

Two people said to be in critical condition after CCTV shows man dropping backpack at residential building lobby

Charlie Moloney

Hit #1 on AP News Popular for 11 hours

US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

The United States and Iran have separately announced they are sending delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insists it has not agreed to meet with the U.S. “at any level.”

Jon Gambrell 6 min read

Reached as high as #3 on The New York Times Popular for 21 hours

The Court’s Hypocrisy

The Supreme Court is bestowing new powers on a president who often behaves as an aspiring autocrat.

The Editorial Board

Hit #1 on AP News Popular for 16 hours

How Americans feel about country’s achievements and place in the world, according to new polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans have grown less proud of the country’s history or the way its democracy works over the past several years.

Linley Sanders 6 min read

Reached as high as #2 on The New York Times Popular for 19 hours

Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actor, Died of AIDS, Officials Say

Ms. Chase was the voice of Lilo and also played the child villain in the horror film “The Ring.” She died in Los Angeles this month.

Matt Stevens

Hit #1 on Al Jazeera Popular for 11 hours

Paraguay shock Germany in shootout win for one of all-time World Cup upsets

Germany lose on penalties to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 last-32 match.

Kevin Hand 2 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Popular for 10 hours

US Supreme Court hands Trump 3-1 defeat in key rulings: What we know

The justices deliver consequential rulings on mail-in ballots, the E Jean Carroll case and the firing of Lisa Cook.

Sarah Shamim 7 min read

Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail

Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.

Osmond Chia Jun 30, 4:27 AM 2 min read

Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 20 hours

135

Three people injured after explosion in Monaco, French media report

The blast at a residential building was "very likely an attack", Monaco's head of government tells AFP.

Jaroslav Lukiv Jun 30, 12:59 AM

Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 17 hours

131

We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40

The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.

Alice Kantor Jun 30, 2:03 AM 4 min read

Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 18 hours

125

‘Humanity is a privilege’: Umar Khalid on his six years in an Indian jail without trial

Exclusive: Activist tells of his life as one of India’s most prominent political prisoners and his opposition to the government of Narendra Modi

Hannah Ellis-Petersen Jun 30, 3:00 AM

Reached as high as #2 on The GuardianPopular for 14 hours

123

Meg Ryan Lists the Hamptons Home She Bought Two Years Ago

Plus, Kristen Wiig dropped the price on a house she is selling in Pasadena, Calif., and Joe Jonas is selling a Brooklyn condo.

Vivian Marino Jun 29, 10:49 PM

Hit #1 on The New York TimesPopular for 23 hours

122

Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for huge fraud

A federal judge said Guo’s fraud cost more than 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.

Al Jazeera Jun 30, 8:07 AM 2 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al JazeeraPopular for 15 hours

107

Supreme Court Rules Against Roy Moore in Fight Over $8.2 Million Jury Award

The former Alabama Supreme Court justice and Senate candidate had asked the court to clear a path for him to potentially collect a jury award in a defamation case.

Abbie VanSickle Jun 29, 7:31 PM

Hit #1 on The New York TimesPopular for 21 hours

104

Germany: At least 6 killed in shooting in Stade

Rana Taha Jun 29, 2:54 PM 4 min read

Hit #1 on Deutsche WellePopular for 10 hours

100

Monaco explosion injures three and triggers police hunt

Two people said to be in critical condition after CCTV shows man dropping backpack at residential building lobby

Charlie Moloney Jun 30, 1:51 AM

Hit #1 on The GuardianPopular for 10 hours

US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

The United States and Iran have separately announced they are sending delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insists it has not agreed to meet with the U.S. “at any level.”

Jon Gambrell Jun 29, 11:21 AM 6 min read

Hit #1 on AP NewsPopular for 11 hours

The Court’s Hypocrisy

The Supreme Court is bestowing new powers on a president who often behaves as an aspiring autocrat.

The Editorial Board Jun 29, 9:49 PM

Reached as high as #3 on The New York TimesPopular for 21 hours

How Americans feel about country’s achievements and place in the world, according to new polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans have grown less proud of the country’s history or the way its democracy works over the past several years.

Linley Sanders Jun 29, 12:02 PM 6 min read

Hit #1 on AP NewsPopular for 16 hours

Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actor, Died of AIDS, Officials Say

Ms. Chase was the voice of Lilo and also played the child villain in the horror film “The Ring.” She died in Los Angeles this month.

Matt Stevens Jun 30, 3:40 AM

Reached as high as #2 on The New York TimesPopular for 19 hours

Paraguay shock Germany in shootout win for one of all-time World Cup upsets

Germany lose on penalties to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 last-32 match.

Kevin Hand Jun 30, 2:28 AM 2 min read

Hit #1 on Al JazeeraPopular for 11 hours

US Supreme Court hands Trump 3-1 defeat in key rulings: What we know

The justices deliver consequential rulings on mail-in ballots, the E Jean Carroll case and the firing of Lisa Cook.

Sarah Shamim Jun 30, 1:22 PM 7 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al JazeeraPopular for 10 hours

Hit #1 on Al Jazeera Popular for over a day

Iran insists on sole control of Hormuz amid reports of truce talks with US

Washington and Tehran have agreed to stop attacks and renew talks in the Qatari capital, Doha, Axios reports.

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 23 hours

Ukraine war briefing: Putin expects US negotiators in Moscow; fuel rationing in Siberia as crisis bites

Russian president says he expects to host US representatives once Middle East crisis eases; Siberian region of Irkutsk sets 50-litre limit at state-run outlets. What we know on day 1,586

Guardian staff reporter

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

Drone relayers off: Ukraine’s diplomatic triumph over Russia ally Belarus

President Zelenskyy demands Lukashenko shut down stations installed by Russia ‘or we will’.

Mansur Mirovalev 5 min read

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 18 hours

Shooter kills five adults at youth welfare facility in Stade, Germany

Two arrested after incident at town west of Hamburg, with motive unknown

Guardian staff reporter

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

Putin admits Ukrainian strikes driving Russian fuel shortages

Russia’s president says Ukraine’s attacks on infrastructure are causing ‘obvious’ but not critical problems

Guardian staff reporter

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

A Mystery So Good, Our Columnist Read It in One Sitting

Sarah Weinman on “Heather,” by Caitlin Mullen, and three more new books.

Sarah Weinman

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 12 hours

Extreme heat continues in central and eastern Europe with temperatures of 38C expected – Europe live

At least 130 million Europeans will see temperatures of 35C and above today

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 19 hours

Five dead following shooting at youth centre in Stade, northern Germany

Two people have been arrested, one of whom is a suspect, police say.

Henry Moore

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

The Vibe Has Shifted Back

The country does not love its president.

David Wallace-Wells

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

Russia-Ukraine war: Why has Putin rejected limits on long-range strikes?

Russian president claims Ukraine, which has ramped up attacks on Russia’s energy sector, proposed the limits.

Priyanka Shankar 7 min read

Reached as high as #2 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Late-Arriving Mail-In Ballot Law

The justices had been asked to examine the legality of the state’s grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.

Abbie VanSickle

Hit #1 on AP News Popular for 21 hours

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks

Iran has again launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to new U.S. airstrikes.

Jon Gambrell 6 min read

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 13 hours

How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides

Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions

Jessica Parker 11 min read

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

The Hamptons’ Essential Luxury Good: Human Labor

The people who want to visit can’t function without the people who have to live there.

Kelly Nano-Miranda and Binyamin Appelbaum

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

White House Secretly Swayed Board Meant to Stop Civil Service Politicization

Behind the scenes, the Trump White House went to extensive lengths to advance its theory of executive power, potentially giving the president remarkable leeway to install loyalists at nearly every echelon of government.

Jonah E. Bromwich, Michael S. Schmidt and Rebecca Davis O’Brien

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

Families of two football players killed and injured in Venezuela earthquakes

Lucas Trejo of Argentina loses wife and two children while Héctor Bello’s partner dies saving their daughter

Guardian staff reporter

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

When Did Bare Nails Become a Status Symbol?

From a “Love Story” plotline to runways and street wear, minimal or nude nails are everywhere.

Isha Sharma

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

The Best Movies of 2026, So Far

Now is a good time to catch up on films you may have missed. Our critics have thoughts.

Stephanie Goodman

Reached as high as #2 on BBC Popular for 20 hours

The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died of Aids

Substance abuse was listed as another significant condition the former child star was experiencing.

Sareen Habeshian 2 min read

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

If These Celebrities Are Democracy’s Last Hope, We’re in Trouble

When speaking up actually means risking something, for once, it is more necessary than ever.

Molly Jong-Fast

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks!

Here are 100 reasons to love the comedy writer, director and star who’s celebrating a milestone on Sunday and who’s changed our culture in surprising ways.

Manohla Dargis and Jason Zinoman

Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Popular for 10 hours

Strong aftershock terrifies Venezuelans days after devastating twin quakes

Caracas and La Guaira affected by 4.6-magnitude tremor as death toll passes 1,700 and humanitarian crisis grows

Clavel Rangel

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

Iran is jealously competing with Oman as decision-maker over strait of Hormuz

Tehran believes it should control the shipping route but its neighbour has its own plans for reopening it

Patrick Wintour

Reached as high as #3 on The Guardian Popular for 15 hours

Venezuela earthquake: father and son found alive in rubble after four days as death toll nears 1,500

President says ‘we always hold onto hope’ as discovery of earthquake survivors spurs fresh search efforts despite dwindling chances of survival

Guardian staff reporter

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

Venezuela in ‘critical hours’ to find earthquake survivors as more search and rescue teams arrive – latest updates

At least 1,450 are known to have died but the number is expected to rise

Yohannes Lowe Yohannes Lowe

Hit #1 on Al Jazeera Popular for 14 hours

Brazil vs Japan LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026

Follow updates as Brazil face Japan in the last 32, as we bring you the build-up, analysis and text commentary.

Patrick Keddie

Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Popular for 10 hours

Stealing from the gods: India’s Ram Temple hit by corruption scandal

The temple is mired in embezzlement allegations before crucial state elections, embarrassing PM Modi’s government.

Yashraj Sharma 5 min read

Reached as high as #2 on BBC Popular for 16 hours

US says it has agreed with Iran to 'stand down' after trading strikes, reports say

A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.

Yolande Knell 2 min read

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 10 hours

Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal of E Jean Carroll's sexual abuse case

The decision means the US president will now have to pay her the $5m (£3.6m) in damages she had been awarded.

Ana Faguy 2 min read

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 18 hours

Kazakhstan’s Leader Deepens U.S. Ties, Saying Trump Was ‘Sent by Heaven’

The Central Asian nation is aggressively courting President Trump’s Washington to counterbalance its powerful neighbors, Russia and China.

Paul Sonne

Reached as high as #3 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

Rats, Leaks and Broken Elevators: Repair Backlog Plagues Federal Buildings

After decades, deferred maintenance totals an estimated $50 billion. But getting repair funds from Congress is a laborious process.

Eileen Sullivan and Rebecca Davis O’Brien

Reached as high as #2 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

Supreme Court Lets $5 Million Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump Stand

President Trump had asked the justices to intervene after a jury found that he had sexually abused and defamed the writer E. Jean Carroll.

Abbie VanSickle

Iran insists on sole control of Hormuz amid reports of truce talks with US

Washington and Tehran have agreed to stop attacks and renew talks in the Qatari capital, Doha, Axios reports.

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours Jun 29, 3:00 AM

Hit #1 on Al JazeeraPopular for over a day

360

Ukraine war briefing: Putin expects US negotiators in Moscow; fuel rationing in Siberia as crisis bites

Russian president says he expects to host US representatives once Middle East crisis eases; Siberian region of Irkutsk sets 50-litre limit at state-run outlets. What we know on day 1,586

Guardian staff reporter Jun 29, 2:52 AM

Hit #1 on The GuardianPopular for 23 hours

254

Drone relayers off: Ukraine’s diplomatic triumph over Russia ally Belarus

President Zelenskyy demands Lukashenko shut down stations installed by Russia ‘or we will’.

Mansur Mirovalev Jun 29, 2:18 PM 5 min read

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

195

Shooter kills five adults at youth welfare facility in Stade, Germany

Two arrested after incident at town west of Hamburg, with motive unknown

Guardian staff reporter Jun 29, 5:43 PM

Hit #1 on The GuardianPopular for 18 hours

189

Putin admits Ukrainian strikes driving Russian fuel shortages

Russia’s president says Ukraine’s attacks on infrastructure are causing ‘obvious’ but not critical problems

Guardian staff reporter Jun 29, 12:52 AM

Reached as high as #2 on The GuardianPopular for 16 hours

169

A Mystery So Good, Our Columnist Read It in One Sitting

Sarah Weinman on “Heather,” by Caitlin Mullen, and three more new books.

Sarah Weinman Jun 28, 12:00 PM

Hit #1 on The New York TimesPopular for over a day

166

Extreme heat continues in central and eastern Europe with temperatures of 38C expected – Europe live

At least 130 million Europeans will see temperatures of 35C and above today

Jun 29, 12:50 PM

Hit #1 on The GuardianPopular for 12 hours

165

Five dead following shooting at youth centre in Stade, northern Germany

Two people have been arrested, one of whom is a suspect, police say.

Henry Moore Jun 29, 3:13 PM

Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 19 hours

163

The Vibe Has Shifted Back

The country does not love its president.

David Wallace-Wells Jun 29, 4:37 PM

Hit #1 on The New York TimesPopular for over a day

159

Russia-Ukraine war: Why has Putin rejected limits on long-range strikes?

Russian president claims Ukraine, which has ramped up attacks on Russia’s energy sector, proposed the limits.

Priyanka Shankar Jun 29, 12:58 PM 7 min read

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

157

Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Late-Arriving Mail-In Ballot Law

The justices had been asked to examine the legality of the state’s grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.

Abbie VanSickle Jun 29, 5:40 PM

Reached as high as #2 on The New York TimesPopular for over a day

148

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks

Iran has again launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to new U.S. airstrikes.

Jon Gambrell Jun 28, 7:32 AM 6 min read

Hit #1 on AP NewsPopular for 21 hours

146

How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides

Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions

Jessica Parker Jun 29, 7:49 AM 11 min read

Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 13 hours

145

The Hamptons’ Essential Luxury Good: Human Labor

The people who want to visit can’t function without the people who have to live there.

Kelly Nano-Miranda and Binyamin Appelbaum Jun 28, 1:00 PM

Hit #1 on The New York TimesPopular for over a day

123

White House Secretly Swayed Board Meant to Stop Civil Service Politicization

Jonah E. Bromwich, Michael S. Schmidt and Rebecca Davis O’Brien Jun 28, 11:12 PM

Hit #1 on The New York TimesPopular for over a day

122

Families of two football players killed and injured in Venezuela earthquakes

Lucas Trejo of Argentina loses wife and two children while Héctor Bello’s partner dies saving their daughter

Guardian staff reporter Jun 29, 4:21 PM

Reached as high as #2 on The GuardianPopular for 12 hours

119

When Did Bare Nails Become a Status Symbol?

From a “Love Story” plotline to runways and street wear, minimal or nude nails are everywhere.

Isha Sharma Jun 28, 3:56 PM

Hit #1 on The New York TimesPopular for over a day

116

The Best Movies of 2026, So Far

Now is a good time to catch up on films you may have missed. Our critics have thoughts.

Stephanie Goodman Jun 29, 5:50 PM

Hit #1 on The New York TimesPopular for over a day

113

The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died of Aids

Substance abuse was listed as another significant condition the former child star was experiencing.

Sareen Habeshian Jun 29, 11:21 PM 2 min read

Reached as high as #2 on BBCPopular for 20 hours

111

If These Celebrities Are Democracy’s Last Hope, We’re in Trouble

When speaking up actually means risking something, for once, it is more necessary than ever.

Molly Jong-Fast Jun 28, 11:22 PM

Hit #1 on The New York TimesPopular for over a day

109

Happy 100th Birthday, Mel Brooks!

Here are 100 reasons to love the comedy writer, director and star who’s celebrating a milestone on Sunday and who’s changed our culture in surprising ways.

Manohla Dargis and Jason Zinoman Jun 27, 1:32 AM

Hit #1 on The New York TimesPopular for over a day

Strong aftershock terrifies Venezuelans days after devastating twin quakes

Caracas and La Guaira affected by 4.6-magnitude tremor as death toll passes 1,700 and humanitarian crisis grows

Clavel Rangel Jun 29, 8:37 PM

Reached as high as #2 on The GuardianPopular for 10 hours

Iran is jealously competing with Oman as decision-maker over strait of Hormuz

Tehran believes it should control the shipping route but its neighbour has its own plans for reopening it

Patrick Wintour Jun 29, 7:20 PM

Reached as high as #2 on The GuardianWas popular briefly

Venezuela earthquake: father and son found alive in rubble after four days as death toll nears 1,500

President says ‘we always hold onto hope’ as discovery of earthquake survivors spurs fresh search efforts despite dwindling chances of survival

Guardian staff reporter Jun 29, 4:09 AM

Reached as high as #3 on The GuardianPopular for 15 hours

Venezuela in ‘critical hours’ to find earthquake survivors as more search and rescue teams arrive – latest updates

At least 1,450 are known to have died but the number is expected to rise

Yohannes Lowe Yohannes Lowe Jun 29, 2:00 PM

Reached as high as #2 on The GuardianWas popular briefly

Brazil vs Japan LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026

Follow updates as Brazil face Japan in the last 32, as we bring you the build-up, analysis and text commentary.

Patrick Keddie Jun 29, 5:10 PM

Hit #1 on Al JazeeraPopular for 14 hours

Stealing from the gods: India’s Ram Temple hit by corruption scandal

The temple is mired in embezzlement allegations before crucial state elections, embarrassing PM Modi’s government.

Yashraj Sharma Jun 29, 10:04 AM 5 min read

Reached as high as #2 on Al JazeeraPopular for 10 hours

US says it has agreed with Iran to 'stand down' after trading strikes, reports say

A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.

Yolande Knell Jun 29, 7:52 AM 2 min read

Reached as high as #2 on BBCPopular for 16 hours

Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal of E Jean Carroll's sexual abuse case

The decision means the US president will now have to pay her the $5m (£3.6m) in damages she had been awarded.

Ana Faguy Jun 29, 5:04 PM 2 min read

Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 10 hours

Kazakhstan’s Leader Deepens U.S. Ties, Saying Trump Was ‘Sent by Heaven’

The Central Asian nation is aggressively courting President Trump’s Washington to counterbalance its powerful neighbors, Russia and China.

Paul Sonne Jun 28, 8:53 PM

Hit #1 on The New York TimesPopular for 18 hours

Rats, Leaks and Broken Elevators: Repair Backlog Plagues Federal Buildings

After decades, deferred maintenance totals an estimated $50 billion. But getting repair funds from Congress is a laborious process.

Eileen Sullivan and Rebecca Davis O’Brien Jun 28, 3:58 PM

Reached as high as #3 on The New York TimesPopular for over a day

Supreme Court Lets $5 Million Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump Stand

President Trump had asked the justices to intervene after a jury found that he had sexually abused and defamed the writer E. Jean Carroll.

Abbie VanSickle Jun 29, 6:51 PM

Reached as high as #2 on The New York TimesPopular for over a day

Hit #1 on Al Jazeera Popular for over a day

Air raid sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait as US bombs Iran for a second day

US president threatens to ‘militarily complete the job’ as the US strikes Sirik and Qeshm Island over ship attacks.

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for over a day

Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline

Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.

Sangmi Han 8 min read

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 2 days

It’s Ugly. It Costs $640,000. Everyone Is Mad About It but Me.

Ferrari’s new E.V. is being panned by critics, but it ought to be celebrated.

Carlo Ratti

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 2 days

Michigan Couple Are Charged With Murder After Death of Morbidly Obese Son

Seven-year-old Casper O’Brien weighed 255 pounds when he died last year. Prosecutors said he was bedridden and subsisted on little more than snack foods.

John S.W. MacDonald

Trump Cut a Billion-Dollar Mining Deal. His Sons Stand to Profit.

An agreement between the U.S. and Kazakhstan has given a group of American investors with ties to the president and the commerce secretary access to one of the world’s largest untapped reserves of tungsten.

Paul Sonne and Eric Lipton

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 19 hours

Escalating US-Iran strikes threaten interim peace agreement

Tehran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait amid efforts to open strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversight

Jason Burke

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 17 hours

Venezuela earthquakes: death toll rises again to more than 1,400

Search for survivors continues with nearly 70,000 people reported unaccounted for by their family members

Nadeem Badshah

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 18 hours

Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis

The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.

Adam Goldsmith 2 min read

Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

The Purging of General Donahue Is a Breaking Point

The dangers of Pete Hegseth are mounting.

David French

Hit #1 on AP News Popular for 22 hours

US airstrikes again hit Iran as Tehran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, further imperiling interim deal

The U.S. military has launched a second round of airstrikes targeting Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction.

Jon Gambrell 5 min read

Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 13 hours

Donald Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after crossfire over Hormuz – Middle East crisis live

Iran attacked Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes, and threatened a ‘complete halt’ to talks

Aneesa Ahmed Aneesa Ahmed

Reached as high as #2 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

U.S. Officials Said to Be Frustrated With Machado’s Call for Help

María Corina Machado, the exiled leader of the Venezuelan opposition, hopes to go home. U.S. officials say her wishes to do so come at an inopportune time.

Tyler Pager

Reached as high as #2 on The New York Times Popular for over a day

Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, June 27, 2026

Can you sort 8 historical events?

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 16 hours

Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France

The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.

Neil Murphy

Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 22 hours

Harry reconsiders bringing Meghan and children on UK trip

It comes after his request for police protection was rejected days before the family is due to arrive.

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The order, which calls for studying the health risks of pesticides in the food supply, does not involve new federal funding, and does not call for regulations or legislation.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg Jun 26, 7:41 PM

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