Ireland votes in a close-run election where incumbents hope to cling on to power

King Charles’ cancer is reportedly incurable, leading to speculation about his health, with the monarch likely to live "with" cancer rather than "of" it. Despite royal aides asserting he is responding well to treatment, the palace is concerned about rumors regarding his fragile condition, especially after Prince Harry's comments on his father's longevity. Changes to royal events, such as the Trooping the Colour, reflect his health status, while plans for his 80th birthday and a...

SummaryDelhi's temperature reached 42.1°C on Sunday, surpassing 40°C for the first time in 17 days, leading to a 'yellow' heatwave alert for the following Monday and Tuesday, with expected highs of 45°C. Similar extreme temperatures are affecting Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, where several areas are experiencing temperatures above 45°C. Relief is anticipated starting June 13, with forecasts of rain and thunderstorms providing a break from the heat. Full Article

SummaryThe Trump administration's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes substantial cuts to higher education funding, notably reducing the maximum federal Pell Grant from $7,395 to $5,710, along with scaling back the federal work-study program. These cuts, aimed at funding a tax and spending bill, could affect millions of low-income students, potentially increasing average student debt by $6,500 and limiting access to college. Critics argue that such measures disproportionately harm those who rely on financial aid,...

Two people have died after a car plunged off a cliff into the sea at Alum Bay on the Isle of Wight on Friday evening. The vehicle was driving along Alum Bay New Road when it veered off the road and fell over the cliff. Emergency services recovered a man from the water, but Hampshire Police later confirmed the deaths of both individuals, whose identities have not been released, and a yacht race in the...

The Israeli military has confirmed the identification of Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas's military leader, whose body was found in a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis. Sinwar, killed in a May airstrike, was located alongside Mohammad Sabaneh, another Hamas commander, with various items linked to them discovered. This finding underscores ongoing accusations against Hamas of using civilian infrastructure for military purposes, amid significant casualties in Gaza resulting from Israel's military campaign launched after the...

Ruben Neves scores winning penalty kick as Portugal defeat Spain 5-3 in a shootout to win the Nations League title.Portugal claimed their second Nations League title by defeating Spain 5-3 on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw in the final. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 138th international goal to equalize, while Spain initially led through Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Oyarzabal. After neither team found a winner in extra time, Ruben Neves converted the decisive penalty, leading...