Over 100 Labour MPs have launched a significant rebellion against the government’s welfare reform bill, supporting a formal amendment to block its progress until further consultation and comprehensive impact assessments, especially regarding disabled people, are carried out.
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Donald Trump announced non-retaliation against Iran’s missile attack, framing US intervention as a preventive measure to avoid foreign wars, showcasing strategic success without American casualties.
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First a beloved weatherman and children’s TV show host in Indianapolis, David Letterman eventually graduated to becoming a regular on game shows and talk shows in L.A.
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Iran has implemented an internet shutdown and throttled speeds to control information flow, limiting access to news to state-controlled sources only.
Greenpeace and anti-tourism activists protested Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding, highlighting billionaire tax inequalities and environmental concerns with banners in St Mark’s Square.
Two young bears, Mish and Lucy, escaped their enclosure at a wildlife park and consumed a week’s worth of honey during their brief freedom.
The significance of exclusives may diminish over time as players prioritise game quality over platform ownership, particularly after initial console launches.
Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK’s intention to boost defence, security, and resilience spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, despite critics labelling the move as “smoke and mirrors” with no immediate cash promises.
As Formula 1 gears up for its next generation of cars in 2026, Pirelli is set to address the long-standing woes surrounding its wet tyres, which have rarely seen action during races.
A “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran has been announced by Donald Trump, set to begin shortly after his announcement on Truth Social.
Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the knockout stage of the Club World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Seattle Sounders FC, finishing first in Group B with six points.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Vladimir Putin may attack a NATO country within five years to test the alliance, although he believes Putin is not currently ready for immediate action.
Enzo Maresca stated that Chelsea is not under financial pressure to win the Club World Cup, despite the £97 million prize for the winner.
Barbra Streisand expressed frustration over being underpaid compared to her male co-stars in Meet the Fockers, stating she would require “a lot of money” to reprise her role.
Iran has launched missile attacks on a US military base in Qatar and claims it was a “successful response” to recent US strikes on its nuclear sites.
Qatar reported no casualties at the US al Udeid military base after air defences intercepted Iranian missiles targeting the facility.
A fan-made PC port of Mario Kart 64, named SpaghettiKart, features modern graphics, high frame rates, and a track editor for custom courses.
The week so far has been dominated by the Israel-Iran conflict with a shaky ceasefire currently in place. Donald Trump’s remarkable outburst on TV sent shockwaves around the globe, as a leaked US intelligence report suggests the US bombing of Iran did little damage to Iran’s nuclear efforts – Trump denies this.
The NATO summit is currently underway with members committing to spending 5% of GDP and signing security deals with each other amid an increasingly unstable world.
India has sent its first astronauts into space for the first time in 41 years. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who’s piloting the mission, has become only the second Indian to travel to space.
There are fears of widespread protests across Kenya today, marking the first anniversary of last year’s mass protests over tax hikes. Violence spiralled last year, and there are fears the nationwide protests this year could be similar.
Both Europe and North America have been experiencing heat waves this week, as weather warnings are put in place amid growing hospitalisations.
Plenty is happening across the globe for you to enjoy this week, regardless of where you are based! If you want to watch a bit of football, you’ve got the Club World Cup and the UEFA Championships (the women’s Euros is coming up in July). The world-famous Glastonbury Festival kicks off, and so does Donauinselfest – Europe’s largest open-air festival. You’ve also got Paris Fashion Week and International Olympic Day ahead.
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