El Niño ‘supersized’ as countries race to prepare for extreme weather, UN warns
«We are already seeing disruption and devastation from droughts and floods and we expect these impacts to increase as El Niño intensifies,» said Prof Celeste Saulo, secretary general of the WMO. This is all happening on top of long-term human-caused…
DOJ warns states of welfare funding loss over illegal migrant reporting
Colorado governor defends in-state tuition for illegal immigrants Colorado faces a DOJ lawsuit over its policy providing in-state tuition to more than 6,000 illegal immigrants. Gov. Jared Polis, appearing on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend,’…
Dutch central bank moves gold bars out of US over crisis preparedness
Gold bars lie in a safe on a table at the precious metal dealer Pro Aurum. Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The Dutch central bank (DNB) has transferred approximately 86 tons of gold out of the U.S. and Canada to the U.K., seeking to shore up…
Has Iran modified its rocket systems to fire mines into the Strait of Hormuz?
The motive behind the US strikes on Sunday, which hit Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, appears to have been the prevention of a new threat to shipping in the vital waterway. Officially, the US military decided to resume…
NBA: Los Angeles clippers fined $30m over Kawhi Leonard scandal
The LA Clippers have been fined $30m (£22.2m) by the National Basketball Association (NBA) for violating salary rules in order to funnel millions of dollars to star player Kawhi Leonard. The fine – the largest in the league’s history –…
DOJ says states must report undocumented immigrants or risk funds
A banner of US President Donald Trump outside of the Department of Justice (DOJ) building in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images All states going forward must report undocumented immigrants known to be in a…
Premier League sets new transfer market record with more than €4 billion spent
That’s almost as much as the 18 Ligue 1 clubs combined (€605 million). Lionel Messi will get his tribute after announcing his retirement from the Argentina national team. In Germany, Bayern Munich comfortably secured their place in the round of 32 of the…
Channel smuggling gangs resort to ‘mega-dinghies’ as crackdown limits small boat supply
What they leave behind in Gravelines is a scene of dejection and exhaustion. A limp toddler is carried past me towards a police officer, who revives him with a light shake. This all unfolds next to four or so men casting their fishing rods into the…
Pentagon issues mandatory testosterone deficiency screening policy for troops
Hegseth shifting military from ‘T-word’ to ‘high-T’ Jesse Watters and Jimmy Failla react to a new military policy under the Biden administration. Pete Hegseth proposes a testosterone screening program for service members, aiming…
China’s slowdown pushes New Zealand exporters to new markets
BEIJING, CHINA – JUNE 19: The national flags of China and New Zealand flutter at Tian’anmen Square on June 19, 2025 in Beijing, China. Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon pays an official visit to China from June 17 to 20. Wang…