Runners take on ‘world’s coolest marathon’ on drifting North Pole ice
Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic’s geographic North Pole.
Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say
Eight passengers have so far been rescued after the vessel capsized between Georgetown and Port Kaituma.
Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv
One death is reported in what President Zelensky calls “one of the most massive ballistic attacks” on Ukraine’s capital.
Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US
He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba’s largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years in prison.
US and Iran exchange strikes after two US deaths in Jordan attack
US forces target Iranian sites for the eighth night in a row, while Iran says it fired drones at the US military in Kuwait.
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come
The 2026 World Cup’s spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport – and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.
Tate brothers arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK
The new charges announced on Saturday include rape and sex trafficking.
Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.
Private jets flock to Montana – but locals can’t afford the trailer park
Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.
