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When the European Union issued its latest tranche of sanctions against Israeli settler groups and their leaders, Regavim, founded in part by the country’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, these groups welcomed the measures as a “badge of honour.”Another sanctioned figure, Daniella Weiss, whose movement, Nachala, has held conferences on the Gaza border to discuss plans for settlement expansion into the occupied Palestinian territory, likewise dismissed the European penalties as “ridiculous” and “banal”.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listIn total, the EU sanctioned four entities and three individuals associated with the settler movement, which includes high-profile characters such as Weiss,…
Inside H block, staff at Sweden’s largest jail are preparing for the arrival of the first child prisoners in the institution’s 60-year history. New furniture has been ordered, extra beds have been removed from what were previously double-occupancy adult cells and classrooms are under construction. There are plans to repaint the walls from red to a shade of light green.In a matter of weeks, Kumla, a high-security prison on the edge of a small town in central Sweden, is expected to start receiving boys as young as 13. The Swedish parliament has already voted through plans for 15- to 17-year-olds…
The man was fishing when he was bitten by a shark, police say.Published On 6 Jun 20266 Jun 2026A man has died after he was bitten by a shark off the south coast of Michaelmas Island in Western Australia.The 35-year-old was attacked while spearfishing with his family close to the town of Albany, police said.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe man was treated by paramedics but died of his wounds.Police said a 4.5metre (15ft) shark of an unknown species was spotted by a witness near Michaelmas Island, which does not receive many visitors.The state’s Department of Primary Industries…
US Central Command said seven ballistic missiles were fired at Kuwait and Bahrain, hours after it downed four drones launched towards the Strait of Hormuz.Published On 6 Jun 20266 Jun 2026The United States has announced that it has intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones that were launched towards the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf as negotiations between the two sides stall.According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), seven ballistic missiles were fired towards Kuwait and Bahrain on Friday night, hours after CENTCOM shot down four Iranian attack drones that were launched towards the Strait of Hormuz.Recommended Stories list…
100by Anthony PowellWilliam Wood, Alberta, Canada, 68, retired art historian: “A series of novels that concerns several specific tiers of English society in the first three-quarters of the 20th century – upper class, bohemian, military, political – with comic brio, melancholy and knowing social analyses.”=93by Hanya YanagiharaHeather, Sydney, Australia, 40, engineer: “Devastating. I never want to read this again, yet I will never forget it.”by Anthony DoerrRoger Paine, Boulder, Colorado, US, 84, retired: “History is brought fully to life in the lives of Marie-Laure and Werner, the storytelling is vivid, the tears are real.”by George OrwellJenny Lundy, London, UK, 47:…
In many ways, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be one of a kind.From the biggest participation pool in the competition’s history to three host countries, the 39-day tournament hopes to be the grandest version of football’s showpiece event.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listAnd to improve the match-viewing experience for fans and make the sport more advanced for players, the 2026 edition will also merge technology with the game.Al Jazeera Sport breaks down what’s new at the upcoming World Cup:1. Sensor-equipped match balls‘Trionda’ – Spanish for ‘three waves’ – is the official match ball for the 2026 World…
Kim Jong Un has been visiting military sites before a visit by China’s Xi Jinping next weekPublished On 6 Jun 20266 Jun 2026North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has ordered his navy to build a 10,000-tonne destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, before a visit by China’s Xi Jinping.According to the official Rodong Sinmun newspaper on Saturday, Kim supervised a naval test on Thursday, boarding the 5,000-tonne destroyer Kang Kon and observing another 5,000-tonne warship, the Choe Hyon, as he continues to visit military and weapons sites before Xi’s visit. The Kang Won had partially capsized during a launch ceremony last…
This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June.The planMarcelo Bielsa has left his indelible mark on this Uruguay team. His 4-3-3 system is built for direct football, allowing his side to press their opponents high up the field and chase the ball at all times. There is no letup in attacking when Uruguay have possession.It has been a rollercoaster ride in…
Published On 6 Jun 20266 Jun 2026Jalen Brunson drilled the go-ahead free throw as the New York Knicks held off a furious San Antonio rally to beat the Spurs 105-104 and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.San Antonio player Victor Wembanyama had a crucial late turnover and missed a potential game-winner with two seconds remaining on Friday, leaving the Spurs in need of an unprecedented comeback when the best-of-seven series shifts to New York for games three and four.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listNo team has lifted the trophy after dropping the first two games…
The career trajectories of French Open finalists Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinska could not be more contrasting.Russian eighth seed Andreeva is a teenage sensation who earned her first WTA Tour win as a 15-year-old in 2023, reaching the Wimbledon fourth round just two months later.Becoming a Grand Slam champion has felt like a question of when, and not if, ever since.”I’m getting closer – I’m getting a little bit more mature with every match I play,” said 19-year-old Andreeva.Qualifier Chwalinska’s path to Saturday’s showpiece at Roland Garros has been less predictable.The 24-year-old from Poland has never received direct entry into…