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Lead: British forces seized the tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel early on Sunday after a six-hour operation, the UK Ministry of Defence said. The vessel, sailing under a Cameroon flag, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officers with air and naval support. Prime Minister Keir Starmer framed the action as … Read more

President Donald Trump announced that a memorandum intended to end direct hostilities between the United States and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, while Tehran signalled the date may slip. Trump wrote on Truth Social that once the agreement is signed the Strait of Hormuz would be “open to all” and indicated U.S. … Read more

Lead On June 14, 2026, comedian and Love & Hip Hop: Miami cast member Michael Blackson reached a court-approved settlement with Nadia Beddini over their young son, Kweku. Under the agreement Michael will pay $4,500 per month in child support and Nadia will receive $5,000 toward legal fees. The pair agreed to joint legal and … Read more

Lead: On Sunday, President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a UFC-style cage-fight spectacle staged on the South Lawn of the White House, drawing more than 4,000 paid spectators into a temporary arena and thousands more viewing nearby. The event ran into a precarious backdrop: a costly, ongoing war with Iran that the administration … Read more

Lead On Saturday, June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, the New York Knicks defeated the Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to capture the NBA title, a 4-1 series victory and the franchise’s first championship since 1973. Jalen Brunson delivered a legacy-defining 45-point performance and was named Finals MVP after leading New York back from a … Read more

Lead: On June 13, 2026, the Trump administration filed a notice of compliance saying President Trump’s name has been removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The filing and a separate statement from Kennedy Center leadership say signage, website references and official documents no longer display the president’s … Read more

Lead On June 13, 2026, the Trump administration filed a notice saying President Donald Trump’s name has been taken down from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., following a federal judge’s order. The filing says signage, website references and related trademark applications were withdrawn; photos show a tarp still … Read more

Lead Pakistan’s prime minister said on June 12 that a “final, agreed upon text” of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding has been reached and mediators are preparing for an electronic signing. Iranian officials, however, urged caution and said no signature would occur on the following Sunday, leaving timing uncertain. Senior U.S. officials described a high … Read more

On June 13, 2026, workers began taking down President Donald Trump’s name from the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington after a judge-ordered deadline. The action followed a court ruling that only Congress can change the Center’s name and required removal of references tied to Mr. Trump. Crews … Read more

Lead On June 12, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, the United States opened its World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay before 70,492 fans. Folarin Balogun scored twice in the first half, including a stoppage-time strike, while an early own goal and contributions from other attackers helped seal the win. Christian Pulisic … Read more

In Vancouver on 12 June 2026, Cyle Larin came off the bench and equalised seconds after entering to salvage a 1-1 draw for Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Group B opener, earning the hosts their first-ever World Cup point. Jovo Lukic had given Bosnia the lead with a first-half header on his first … Read more

Lead: SpaceX made a historic public debut on Friday after pricing its initial offering at $135 on Thursday and raising $75 billion. Shares opened at $150 and closed at $160.95 — a 19% rise from the offering price — and peaked intraday at $176.52. Trading began on the Nasdaq under ticker SPCX, propelling SpaceX to … Read more

Lead David Hockney, the British artist who became synonymous with sunlit Los Angeles pools, palms and vivid domestic scenes, has died. His publicist, Erica Bolton, confirmed his death Thursday; he was 88 and died at his home in London (news reported June 12, 2026). Hockney’s six-decade career ranged from Pop-inflected canvases to multi-image photo-collages, opera … Read more

Lead: David Hockney, the Bradford-born painter whose work helped define British modern art, has died aged 88. Over seven decades he moved between Yorkshire, Los Angeles and Europe, pioneering vivid figurative painting and early digital techniques. Hockney’s death prompts tributes from political leaders, cultural institutions and peers, and Tate Britain says it will complete two … Read more

Lead U.S. stock futures rose Friday as reports emerged of a draft Iran–U.S. memorandum that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lead to the lifting of U.S. oil sanctions, and as markets awaited SpaceX’s highly anticipated IPO. S&P 500 futures gained about 0.6%, Nasdaq-100 futures rose roughly 0.6% and Dow futures climbed 0.7% (about … Read more