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LA stadium workers threaten strike ahead of FIFA World Cup

Sports June 6, 2026

Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have overwhelmingly voted to authorise a potential strike during the World Cup, just days before football’s global showpiece begins. The Unite Here Local 11 un...

Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title at French Open

News June 6, 2026

Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the French Open final. The 19-year-old Russian beat Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to bec...

'I thought I would perish': Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Everest recounts ordeal

News June 6, 2026

A Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he “chewed ice” to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a miraculous rescue that stunned the climbing community. Da...

'I thought I would perish': Everest survivor recounts ordeal

News June 6, 2026

A Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he “chewed ice” to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a miraculous rescue that stunned the climbing community. Da...

US, Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest flare-up

Sports June 6, 2026

New attacks in the Middle East on Friday threatened to unravel an already fragile US-Iran ceasefire. Weeks of complex talks marked by threats and flare-ups of violence have failed to secure a deal to ...

Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew arrested in custody dispute

News June 5, 2026

The ex-wife of a nephew of Dubai’s ruler has been arrested following a long-running custody battle, prosecutors in the UAE said on Friday. Zeynab Javadli was detained after her former husband, Sheik...

Everest Sherpa, who was presumed dead, found alive after 6 days; family demands probe into rescue delays

News June 5, 2026

The family of a Nepali climber who dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned called for an investigation into rescue efforts, as doctors said on Friday he is in a stable conditi...

Everest Sherpa presumed dead found alive after 6 days; family demands probe into rescue delays

News June 5, 2026

The family of a Nepali climber who dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned called for an investigation into rescue efforts, as doctors said on Friday he is in a stable conditi...

India's 'Cockroach Party' chief flies to New Delhi for protest

News June 5, 2026

The founder of India’s satirical online “Cockroach People’s Party” said he was flying back to New Delhi on Friday, to take the viral social media campaign to the streets. Abhijeet Dipke, the 3...

'Embryonic spines': Trump faces growing Republican pushback

News June 5, 2026

United States President Donald Trump is used to getting his own way with Republican lawmakers— but there are signs of dissent as his party nervously eyes the looming midterm elections. From a vote a...