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Iran claims it has downed two Israeli jets – as it fires missiles in response to Friday’s attacks

Iran claims it has shot down two Israeli jets and that its response to Friday night’s attacks on nuclear and military infrastructure has begun....

World

Who are some of the victims named following the Air India plane crash?

Tributes have been paid to victims of the Air India plane crash, including a couple and their three children and a man returning home...

World

What you need to know as Israel launches strikes against Iran

Israel has launched a major attack on Iran and declared a state of emergency over retaliation fears. The operation, called “Rising Lion”, killed a...

World

How the Israel-Iran attacks could impact the global economy

The Middle East is the world’s foremost oil-producing region and a major centre for maritime trade. Its waterways are a critical thoroughfare for cargo...

Sports

Reds’ Miley denies wrongdoing in Skaggs case

Field Level Media Jun 13, 2025, 09:30 PM ET 1 Related “He came clean,” Hamill testified. “He said he had been using — I...

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Civale traded to ChiSox after bullpen pushback

ESPN News Services Jun 13, 2025, 10:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Aaron Civale is getting his wish for a trade after resisting the...

Sports

Phils’ Turner hails Emmy for film on his ’23 ovation

ESPN News Services Jun 13, 2025, 06:56 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHILADELPHIA — 1 Related “The Turnaround” won a Sports Emmy in May,...

Technology

Tesla faces protests in Austin over Musk’s robotaxi plans

Blythe Christopher attends a demonstration to protest Tesla robotaxis on June 12, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Todd Wiseman With Elon Musk looking to June...

Environment

Trump approves U.S. Steel merger with Japan’s Nippon after companies sign national security agreement

US President Donald Trump receives a gold helmet with his name on it during a visit to US Steel – Irvin Works in West...

Why did Ballymena become the latest site of anti-immigration riots?

There have now been five consecutive nights of ongoing violence and disorder on the streets of Northern Ireland, with Ballymena at the focus of...

Technology

Anne Wojcicki to buy back 23andMe and its data for $305 million

23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 2025. Andrew Harnik...

Anne Wojcicki to buy back 23andMe and its data for 5 million

David Beckham says knighthood ‘truly humbling’ – as rock star and acting great also honoured

David Beckham has called it “truly humbling” and an “emotional moment” to be made a knight in the King’s Birthday Honours. The former England...

Sports

Belmont Stakes to remain at Saratoga in 2026

Associated Press Jun 13, 2025, 03:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The Belmont Stakes is set to be run at...

Technology

Oracle’s stock closes out best week since 2001 on cloud momentum

Oracle CEO Safra Catz speaks at the FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami Beach, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2025. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Oracle...

Environment

Stock losses accelerate on Israel-Iran attacks — plus, the latest on Amazon, Meta and Apple

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour...

Technology

Here’s how to keep Meta AI from sharing your prompts on Facebook, Instagram

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, and an image of the Meta logo. Drew Angerer | Afp | Getty Images Artificial intelligence-generated images of women...

World

Israel’s killing of Iran’s top military chiefs a serious blow to regime – but will it impact Tehran’s response?

Israel’s offensive is not just aimed at degrading Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but also its ability to retaliate, according to analysts. A barrage of Israeli...

Sports

Draisaitl’s OT winner caps historic Oilers comeback

Greg WyshynskiJun 12, 2025, 11:58 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions SUNRISE, Fla. — The Edmonton Oilers...

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The Paul Maurice Effect: How the Panthers coach helped create a monster

Kristen ShiltonJun 13, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —...

Science

SpaceX Launches 26 New Starlink Satellites, Expands Global Internet Network

SpaceX just aced another launch of its Starlink internet satellites. On Thursday night (June 12), the company launched 26 new Starlink spacecraft to join...