Tuesday started with drama and ended with two nations looking primed for deep runs in this World Cup as Norway, France and Mexico all booked places in the next round. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/06/30/sport/world-cup-round-of-32-tuesday
The White House insists the president’s activities in the crypto industry do not amount to a conflict of interest – but critics claim that his actions could endanger national security and lead to corruption. https://news.sky.com/story/revealed-how-much-donald-trump-made-from-crypto-last-year-13559392
At polling stations across New York City on Tuesday, an electoral storm was brewing. Less than seven months after Zohran Mamdani completed his stunning run to defeat former Governor Andrew Cuomo and become the youngest mayor of New York City in a century, a trio of Mamdani backed left-wing congressional candidates accomplished similar feats. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly818y4v22o
In an ideal world, the word picnic evokes wicker and gingham, cucumber sandwiches and glass pitchers of iced tea, all backlit by golden hour sunshine. https://cooking.nytimes.com/article/picnic-planning-mistakes
A rare red weather warning has come into force with record-breaking temperatures expected today and into tomorrow. Hundreds of schools are completely closing or sending pupils home early due to the extreme heat. Follow the latest. https://news.sky.com/story/heatwave-latest-amber-weather-warnings-for-extreme-heat-come-into-force-13555802
The El Niño global weather phenomenon is likely to be particularly intense this year, scientists warn. If so North America may face extreme weather, higher food prices and greater health risks. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260622-what-a-super-el-nino-means-for-north-america