Press — 2026-06-04

Investigations are continuing into a helicopter crash in which three Royal Navy personnel died during a training exercise. Accident investigators and emergency services remain at the scene in a field in Sourton near Okehampton, Devon, following the incident which happened at about 03:45 BST on Wedne…

JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV, June 4 (Reuters) - Israel's military will continue to carry out operations in Lebanon for the time being and will not be withdrawing from the country, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday, despite the announcement ‌of a new ceasefire. Israel and Lebanon on Wednesday agre…

People living near the Tata Steel plant in south Wales have been asked to stay indoors after a fire broke out. The blaze started at one of the Port Talbot site's processing lines around 20:00 BST and was attended by Mid and West Wales Fire Service, with staff safely evacuated, Tata Steel confirmed. …

Indonesia’s deputy minister for immigration affairs, Silmy Karim, has been arrested after about 10 hours of questioning. Save Share Amid a crackdown on corruption in Indonesia, the deputy minister for immigration affairs has been arrested over alleged irregularities in the administration of immigrat…

Israel carries out drone attacks on Lebanon after agreeing to renew ceasefire as Tehran defends attacks on Gulf nations. Save Share Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks with the United States have made no progress, but channels of communication remain open after tensions escalated betwe…

The war may redraw alliances and shift balances of power, but geography, Palestine and political identity will endure. Washington based political commentator. Save Share In every major Middle Eastern war, the same illusion returns: the belief that bombs can rewrite history. The US-Israel war on Iran…

Mladenov’s plan turns rebuilding from a humanitarian obligation into a weapon of political control. Washington-based journalist. Save Share For months, Gaza has all but vanished into a diplomatic black hole. While the enclave has endured unprecedented destruction, mass displacement and institutional…

What’s behind the White House’s ‘Alien.gov’ website? The White House teased the release of “alien” files. But Alien.gov turned out to be something very different, a website showcasing migrant arrests and pushing users to report suspected undocumented immigrants. Al Jazeera’s Ava Warriner explains. S…

Research for new Ebola vaccines will be fast-tracked as experts warn the disease is moving faster than the response. Save Share East Africa is currently in the throes of a rapidly spreading Ebola epidemic, with governments scrambling to contain the virus and hundreds of people confirmed with the inf…

India’s largest school board has been mired in controversies, prompting calls for Modi’s education minister to step down. Some students are leading the fight. Save Share New Delhi, India – Nandini Singh had been waiting for weeks for her high school examination results, her scores in different subje…

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing, and was reunited with his family who had given up hope he would return. Dawa Sherpa was last seen around May 29 descending the mountain, but he did not make it to base camp even thou…

FIFA earlier permitted empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles ​inside World Cup stadiums but says the updated code now prohibits them. Save Share Fans at the ‌2026 World Cup will not be allowed to carry reusable water ⁠bottles into venues ⁠due to safety concerns, FIFA says after a last-minute …

A student was left fighting for her life after suffering a brain injury in a scooter crash at the end of a dream trip around India. While Olivia North, 21, lay in a coma, her family were making plans to meet her from the plane on her return to the UK. But after not hearing from her for two days, dad…

Germany admits failure to secure UNSC seat likely due to support for Israel For the first time, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul blamed Russia, but also admitted Germany’s steadfast support for Israel cost it votes. Save Shar…

A historic Glasgow building which was destroyed in a major fire has been recreated in miniature by an artist. Karen Bones spent 10 weeks working on a replica of the B-listed Victorian building, known as Union Corner. The model - which is made from recycled cardboard - depicts the businesses that wer…

Leaders in Southampton's Sikh community have called for "peace and harmony" following violent protests over the murder of Henry Nowak. Multiple police officers were left injured following clashes with demonstrators on Tuesday evening near the home of Nowak's killer, Vickrum Digwa, in the Portswood a…

"I had no-one else, so to feel part of a family after leaving care is making a huge difference." Poppie was 10 when she was placed in care after a breakdown in her relationship with her mother. She started living with a foster family, but within two years moved into a children's home in Hertfordshir…

Israeli strikes on residential buildings kill nine in Gaza City Israeli strikes on residential buildings have killed nine Palestinians, setting homes ablaze and leaving widespread destruction. Footage from the scenes showed rescue efforts amid the flames and ambulances transporting casualties. Save …

Currency plunge comes as energy shock from the Iran war casts a cloud over Southeast Asian economies. Save Share Indonesia’s rupiah has hit its weakest level ever against the US dollar, breaching the psychological 18,000 threshold amid surging energy costs. The currency hit 18,028 against the greenb…

Reality TV personality Molly-Mae Hague has welcomed her second child with professional boxer Tommy Fury. "And then there were 4," she wrote on Instagram with a photo of her, Fury and their older daughter Bambi in a hospital room, smiling at the new addition to the family. Hague did not reveal the na…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is facing warnings from foes and allies alike that he’s getting boxed in on the Iran war, a conflict he sold as a brief military incursion but that has since settled into a holding pattern. It's been nearly a week since U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a …

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A flesh-eating parasite that feeds on warm-blooded animals has been detected in the US for the first time since 1966. New World Screwworm (NWS) has been advancing across Mexico for the past year and has now been found in a calf in Texas, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Wednesday even…

“He killed a woman an hour before we saw him...” Note: This post contains mentions of violent behavior and suicide.  "I was shocked. How the heck was that possible? I ran to hug her. Her passing away was a dream. The most realistic, vivid dream. I swear I lived two full days in this reality where sh…

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David Letterman and Stephen Colbert hurled furniture, watermelons and a cake off the roof of "The Late Show" building Thursday, targeting CBS. Scott Pelley went down swinging. For that, he is being widely praised as a journalistic hero by the media-industrial complex. And also widely mocked as a sel…

UK far right accused of exploiting killing of Henry Nowak UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain, after they argued his treatment by police was evidence of so-called ‘two-tier policing’. Save Share

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Texas-based rocket company announces plans to sell shares at $135 apiece, aiming to raise approximately $75bn.  Save Share Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX is targeting a valuation of nearly $1.77 trillion in its blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), paving the way for the largest stock market…

From the early ’30s to 2026, here’s a giant list of horror movies you may or may not have seen. 🧟Don't forget to let us know how many you checked off in the comments below!🧟  Want to get your very own quizzes and posts featured on BuzzFeed’s homepage and app?

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By Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, June 4 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for an "exponential" expansion of the country's atomic arsenal during a visit to a newly operational nuclear material production factory, state media agency ‌KCNA said on Thursday. Kim said production capacity for weap…

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Elon Musk's SpaceX has said it is even more valuable than anticipated as it approaches a public stock listing set for next week. In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission detailing its plans for an initial public offering (IPO), SpaceX said its shares should go for $135 (£100) each,…

Fox News host Jesse Watters gives an update on the House passing a war powers resolution, noting a predicted presidential veto, while President Donald Trump signals openness to meeting Iran's ayatollah, on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.' A buffalo with a distinctive hairstyle is going viral for its resem…

Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu’s Gaza plan House Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump’s 20 point Gaza plan, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order to seize 70 percent of territory. Save Share

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The US Senate has voted to advance a stalled immigration spending bill after Republicans removed $1bn (£745m) in funding for President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom. The $1bn was intended for US Secret Service security upgrades as part of the construction, a request following April's shoot…

Women in northern Nigeria return to school after years out but must balance childcare, duties, and costs. Save Share Sokoto, Nigeria – Each time her curious seven-year-old child returned home from school with homework, 28-year-old Habiba Abubakar knew it was time to take him to her neighbour, whom t…

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Germany's foreign minister says support for Ukraine and Israel may have cost votes after Berlin failed to secure a rotating spot on the UN Security Council. Johann Wadephul described losing out to Portugal and Austria as a "bitter defeat" after a vote on which countries would become one of the five …

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Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley discusses President Donald Trump's decision to fire Pam Bondi and name Todd Blanche as interim attorney general. President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that he plans to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Jus…

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire, the US State Department has announced in a statement. The agreement is "contingent on a complete cessation" of attacks from the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, among other conditions. It comes after Israeli strikes killed at lea…

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Dozens of anti-immigration enforcement protesters who face federal criminal charges after they interrupted a Minnesota church service in January, accompanied by former CNN journalist Don Lemon, will not additionally face state charges, a prosecutor said Wednesday. St. Paul Cit…

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Colin Cowherd lists the top 10 best players in the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, including Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama. The New York Knicks began their pursuit of their first title since 1973 on Wednesday night in a matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the Sa…

Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports that 3,516 people have now been killed by Israeli attacks on the country since March. Al Jazeera Live Save Share

The alleged Rihanna shooter has her day in court, but is she mentally competent to stand trial? Ivanna Lisette Ortiz faces attempted murder charges and more than a dozen other felonies after shooting at least 20 bullets into and near Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's home. On June 3, her case was brought to …

Dan Dakich reacts to AJ Brown's comments about his dissolved relationship with former QB Jalen Hurts Game 1 lived up to the billing thanks to a dynamite performance from its biggest star, Jalen Brunson. The San Antonio Spurs couldn't hang with the Knicks in Game 1, as New York took a 1-0 series lead…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal lawyer who has aggressively pursued the Republican president’s agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role. Trump said at a dinner at…

The US House of Representatives passed a measure that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran. The 215-208 vote was successful after four Republicans joined Democrats in a rare public show of disapproval of the war, which began in February. This is the fourth…

Former Chicago White Sox catcher AJ Pierzynski discussed Freddie Freeman during an appearance on OutKick's "Don't @ Me With Dan Dakich." (Rick Scuteri/USA TODAY Sports) The New York Giants have officially hopped into the DeLorean. Odell Beckham Jr. is back in Big Blue, and the stakes are seemingly h…

On June 3, 2026, US Southern Command conducted a lethal strike on a vessel transiting along a known narco-trafficking corridor in the Eastern Pacific. (@Southcom via X) The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike Wednesday on a vessel it said was involved in drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific…

MS NOW reporter Jacob Soboroff hit on a striking comparison between the rhetoric of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt and that of President Donald Trump. Soboroff told host Rachel Maddow that Pratt’s motivation to run for office was primarily the loss of his home in the devastating 2025 Pa…

Legendary Patriots coach Bill Belichick addresses the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s decision to exclude him on ‘Hang Out with Sean Hannity.’ Mike Leach, the larger-than-life coach credited with popularizing the Air Raid offense and transforming modern college football, has been nominated for the 2027 …

Fox News senior foreign policy correspondent Gillian Turner reports on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s heated House hearing on ‘America Reports.’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Wednesday's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing "a circus" after Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., questioned him abo…

Dan Dakich reacts to AJ Brown's comments about his dissolved relationship with former QB Jalen Hurts New York Knicks owner James Dolan is refusing to let go of his grudge against Charles Oakley, even with the franchise back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. And apparently not even Mi…

After previously banning watch parties due to fan rowdiness, the NYPD reversed course for New York Knicks fans ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks held their collective breath during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night after All-Star guard Jalen Brunso…

Manhattan Institute fellow Daniel Di Martino discusses New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s $22 billion housing plan and anti-ICE protests at the Delaney Hall detention facility on ‘Sunday Night in America.’ New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE on Wednesday of denying her access to Delaney Hal…

State Sen. Paul Bettencourt told Fox News Digital that a guaranteed income program should be unconstitutional and wants Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in. Albuquerque city leaders are touting the results of a controversial taxpayer-funded guaranteed basic income (GBI) pilot program, asserting …

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison on federal prostitution charges and ordered to pay a $500,000 fine by Judge Arun Subramanian. (Courtesy of Dario Alequin for Fox News Digital) Cassie Ventura fled the states after testifying in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial last summer, according t…

New York Yankees President Randy Levine, Vice Chair of 'Saving College Sports' Board, joins Brian Kilmeade to break down the 'Wild West' of college sports. Levine highlights the escalating issues of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, the chaotic transfer portal, and athlete eligibility impacting…

Rapper Vanilla Ice explains why he'll perform at 'Freedom 250' concert despite others pulling out on ‘The Story.’ Vanilla Ice is once again defending his decision to perform at the Great American State Fair's Freedom 250 concerts in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. During an appearance on…

DUBAI, June 3 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Tehran, which had conditioned any deal with the U.S. in part on an end to fighting …

Scott Bessent reminds Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., about unanswered questions surrounding Adam Wyden. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., suddenly found himself on the defensive at a budget hearing on Wednesday when, amid levying accusations of the Trump administration’s "corrupt" dealings, Treasury Secretary Scott …

Fox News investigates the alarming decline in U.S. student math and reading scores, with experts revealing a "learning recession" began in 2013, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Stanford's Sean Reardon and AEI's Nat Malkus discuss factors like excessive social media use and high absenteeism rates contr…

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Synonym Sprint #24! Let’s find out if you’re actually a wordsmith. I'm a Staff Writer for BuzzFeed, often covering topics like love and relationships; vintage and historical content; food; and anything else the internet is buzzing about. The scoring looks at each pair of words next to each other, an…

Synonym Sprint #23! Are you a word genius? I'm a Staff Writer for BuzzFeed, often covering topics like love and relationships; vintage and historical content; food; and anything else the internet is buzzing about. The scoring looks at each pair of words next to each other, and checks how close that …