We need to have ability to slow AI down, says Anthropic co-founder

Jack Clark tells BBC’s Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.

UK in most dangerous period I’ve known, military chief says

Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.

Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest

The Greater Manchester mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.

Pressure is a privilege – who will cope best in Paris men’s semi-finals?

A first-time Grand Slam men’s champion will be crowned at the French Open. Who will cope best with the pressure that brings?

Ex-wife of Dubai ruler’s nephew in custody, prosecutors say

Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.

Messi v Ronaldo: A rivalry that has dominated for two decades

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the top of the game for the past 20 years, BBC Sport looks at a rivalry that has shaped football.

All you need is… an official date: Inaugural Global Beatles Day announced

Unofficially celebrated since 2009, The Beatles and Apple Corps Ltd. have announced that the first official Global Beatles Day will take place later this month. It will include online and in-person events around the world…

Venezuela’s Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite

Children making their First Communion were accompanied by masked “Dancing Devils” in Tarmas, Venezuela. The centuries-old Corpus Christi celebration symbolises the triumph of good over evil and remains a key cultural tradition.

Thousands join Jerusalem pride parade under tight security

Thousands joined Jerusalem Pride parade on 4 June, under heavy security, marching for equality and acceptance in a deeply conservative, religiously significant city.

Denmark probes death of humpback whale that captivated Germany

Denmark has launched a post-mortem examination on Timmy, a humpback whale whose struggle to return to the sea captured public attention in Germany and beyond. Scientists hope to determine why the animal died weeks after being returned to open waters.

Newsletter: Bust to boom? Europe’s most exclusive club might be getting bigger

Dozens of European leaders and heads of state from the six Western Balkan countries will be in Montenegro on Friday for talks about how to grow the European Union. Also in the newsletter: how Europe balances trade with the US and China.

Costa backs simpler EU accession rules ahead of Western Balkans summit

Council chief calls for the EU’s enlargement rules to be “streamlined” by removing the need for unanimity at each stage of the process, framing the shift towards the Balkans as pivotal for Europe’s stability.

How French courts became Europe’s toughest on women returning from IS

Of the 23 terrorism trials scheduled in French courts in 2026, 18 involve women who joined the Islamic State organization in Syria. While their role was once overlooked, they are now being judged on equal footing with men.

Trump confirms mass rally, scraps concerts planned for America’s 250th anniversary

Multiple musical acts pulled out of planned performances for the mass rally in Washington on June 25, citing the event’s politicization. Trump announced on Thursday that he had told these ‘singers with no talent (…) to stay home.’

German serial killer found guilty of murder of French schoolboy

Martin Ney was given another life sentence for the murder and kidnapping of Jonathan Coulom, who disappeared at a school holiday camp in western France. Ney, who wore masks and balaclavas during his attacks, had already been jailed for life in Germany in 2012 after he confessed to killing three boys between 1992 and 2001.

Eating organic fruits and vegetables linked to lower risk of postmenopausal breast cancer

According to French research, for every daily 100-gram portion of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables replaced by their organic equivalents, the risk of developing postmenopausal breast cancer drops by 10%.

In Niger desert, 49 people die of thirst after truck breaks down

Two people managed to survive after walking more than 50 kilometers on foot to a nearby water source and then onwards to Assamaka, where they were able to alert the authorities. Assamaka is a main crossing point between Niger and Algeria, but also close to the Mali frontier.

Artist Louise Vo Tan brings the Louvre’s stolen crown jewels back to life

‘They were dazzling, they looked like a meringue,’ said Vo Tan, who filmed the museum’s treasures before they were stolen and is now displaying them in hologram form in the building once used for the Port-Coton foghorn.

House panel advances $1.15 trillion defense bill after marathon debate 

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) late Thursday passed the annual Defense policy bill, sending the mammoth, nearly $1.15 trillion measure to the full House after debating a chunk of some 900 offered amendments for 14 hours. The measure, known as the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed the panel by a 44…

Cassidy tries to drive stake in Trump’s anti-weaponization fund

Republican and Democratic senators say that Thursday’s vote-a-rama —  a marathon series of votes on amendments to the budget reconciliation package — is dragging on because Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is trying to perfect language to drive a stake through President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Cassidy has spoken to Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough…

Zelensky asks Putin to meet face-to-face, with US ‘fully focused’ on Iran

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday shared a letter asking Russian President Vladimir Putin for a face-to-face meeting while the U.S. remains “fully focused” on Iran. Zelensky told Putin that he has “spent nearly of half of your 26 years in power in Russia waging war against Ukraine.” He expands on how much Russia’s war…

Platner denies New York Times reporting on claims of bad behavior from past partners

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner on Thursday denied parts of a New York Times report on new claims from past girlfriends, suggesting political motivation behind at least one woman who recounted that he could be physically rough. “There are some allegations in this piece that, I just want to be kind of unequivocal about,…

Trump looms large in New York House debate

President Trump’s name loomed large during Thursday’s debate among candidates vying to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District and replace Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.). The president frequently came up as lawyer George Conway (D), former President Kennedy’s grandson Jack Schlossberg (D), New York State Assemblymembers Alex Bores (D) and Micah Lasher (D) sparred on P1X11, the…

Becerra advances in California governor’s race

Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) on Thursday advanced to November’s general election in the race to become California’s next governor, Decision Desk HQ projects. Trump-backed Fox News commentator Steve Hilton (R) and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) are currently battling for the second spot in November’s election, when Golden State voters…

How the war in Iran could end affordable air travel

Since the Iran war led to the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, about 20 percent of global oil supply has been choked off, sending prices sky high, especially for jet fuel. So far, the war may already be costing the airline industry an additional $15 billion. Airlines have responded by raising ticket prices, charging

How Pakistan became Trump’s most surprising ally

As the world waits to see if President Donald Trump will give his final approval to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and, perhaps, finally bring the 2026 US-Iran conflict to a close, it’s already clear that one of the more surprising developments of the conflict has been the prominent role of Pakistan

How AI could make wars go nuclear

The Americans were closing in, the situation was getting more dangerous by the minute — and President Xi Jinping was waiting for my recommendation. The standoff began in May, when the US announced a package of anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles to Taiwan that would significantly upgrade the island’s ability to repel a Chinese invasion. We

Tulsi Gabbard reveals husband’s ‘very rare sacral chordoma’: ‘In a lot of pain’ after 7-hour surgery

Gabbard added her husband ‘had a rough night, but is finally home resting.’

Dear Abby: I planned a road trip with an erratic driver

Dear Abby advises a man who is hesitant to go on a road trip with a dangerous driver.

US Soccer’s new 200-acre training facility world class in every respect

U.S. Soccer Federation employees lined the walkway of the National Training Center on Thursday afternoon.