Sky owner announces £1.6bn takeover of ITV’s broadcasting arm

US telecom giant Comcast to snap up free-to-air TV channels and streaming platform to create UK’s biggest commercial broadcasterSky has announced a long awaited £1.6bn deal to buy ITV’s broadcasting and streaming arm to create the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster.Sky, which is owned by the US telecoms company Comcast, will pay £1.2bn in cash initially for ITV’s media and entertainment business, which include its free-to-air TV channels in the UK and ITVX streaming platform. It has agreed to pay a further up to £200m in the second half of 2028, depending on 2027 advertising revenues. Continu

Володин: список оснований для выдворения мигрантов вырастет более чем в два раза

SC to hear on Jul 7 plea alleging active influencing of witnesses in Karur stampede case

Petition alleges interference with witnesses

Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope amid post-war struggles

Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope and safe deliveries to mothers navigating post-war economic hardships.

Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope amid war struggles

Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope and safe deliveries to mothers navigating post-war economic hardships.

«Группа Астра» ускорила рост отгрузок во II квартале 2026 года до 41%

Путін придумав план, як обдурити Трампа щодо Косянтинівки, – ISW

Путін хотів використати розмову з Трампом, щоб переконати його в перемозі Росії на полі бою.

Путін придумав план, як обдурити Трампа щодо Костянтинівки, – ISW

Путін хотів використати розмову з Трампом, щоб переконати його в перемозі Росії на полі бою.

Развожаев: электричество вернулось в большинство домов Севастополя

Turkey blocks cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and a ‘furious’ Patti LuPone, citing ‘moral values’

Broadway star, who is performing on the vessel, expresses shock after authorities ban Scarlet Lady from docking in Kuşadası A cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and the Broadway performer Patti LuPone has been blocked from entering Turkey after local authorities said their behaviour didn’t “align with the structure of our society and our moral values”.Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady set sail from Athens, Greece, on 5 July for what was billed as “an epic all-gay voyage” over 10 days run by Atlantis, a US company that puts on cruises and vacations for LGBTQ+ people. Continue reading...

Meta bosses grilled over decision to cut ‘censorship’ that has potentially unleashed more antisemitic content

‘Over-enforcement poses significant risk to the communities that we try to protect,’ royal commission told A decision aimed at reducing “censorship” on major social media sites including Facebook and Instagram potentially led to greater levels of hate speech, the royal commission into antisemitism has heard.Meta announced in January 2025, after the re-election of Donald Trump in the US, that it would “reduce censorship”, get rid of factcheckers and only tackle illegal and very serious violations proactively, relying on users to report less serious breaches. Its platforms include Facebook, Inst

Є влучання на 34 локаціях: Повітряні сили розкрили, скільки ворожих ракет і дронів збито

Усього росіяни використали 419 засобів повітряного нападу.

China Test Fires Missile in the Pacific for the First Time Since 2024

China’s firing of a submarine-launched missile came as Australia secured more defense deals with Pacific Island nations. Countries expressed concern about the test.

Millions join funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei

Crowds grew as they moved through Tehran as mourners wore black and carried flags with the slogan ‘we will rise’A millions strong crowd assembled on Monday to take part in the funeral procession of Iran’s assassinated supreme leader.The scale, and depth of the march, however engineered, is an extraordinary turn around for a country that only seven months ago was gripped by street protests that saw thousands killed by government security forces. Many will say that the assembly was a monument to a misconceived war launched on Iran by Donald Trump in February. Continue reading...

China tests long-range missile in Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’

Australian government confirms it was informed by China of its intent to conduct the test on Monday China has conducted a long-range missile test in the Pacific, in a move the Australian government has condemned as “destabilising to the region”.A ⁠test missile topped with ‌a ‌dummy warhead landed ‌in “designated waters” of the Pacific, China’s state news agency Xinhua ‌reported on Monday. The missile test was a “routine arrangement” of China’s annual ⁠military training, with prior notification to relevant countries, Xinhua said. Continue reading...

Силы ПВО сбили 56 украинских беспилотников над Ленинградской областью

Bank of Maharashtra logs 27% rise in loan growth, total business crosses ₹6.5 lakh cr in Q1

The lender reported a 13 per cent rise in total deposits to ₹3.44 lakh crore in the reporting quarter against ₹3.05 lakh crore at the end of the first quarter of the previous financial year

Guardian: Киев хочет до конца года заключить сделки по БПЛА с 7 странами НАТО

At least 10 killed in second Russian strikes on Kyiv in a week

The capital's top military administrator said 46 people have been injured in the attack, including five children.

Crimea residents describe 'catastrophic' situation after Ukrainian strikes

Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.

Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin

Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.

Half of affordable new homes in rural England could be at risk if planning rules relaxed, analysis shows

Exclusive: National Housing Federation says ending quotas for developers could cost 32,000 homes over 10 yearsHalf of all affordable housing supply in rural England could be under threat under plans being considered by ministers to relax regulations for private housing developers, according to analysis.The government has proposed ending affordable housing quotas – known as section 106 agreements – for new developments of between 10 and 49 houses in an effort to jumpstart sluggish housebuilding rates. Ministers are due to make a final decision within weeks on whether developers should be allowe

Glenmark launches generic Olanzapine injection in US

Захарова напомнила Варшаве о сущности получателей польского оружия

Is the US really preparing to drop Israel?

With relations between Israel and the US fraught, some are speculating whether the special relationship may be at an end

La Chine annonce avoir tiré un missile intercontinental dans le Pacifique depuis un sous-marin

Pékin confirme avoir prévenu ses voisins avant de tester un ICBM depuis un sous-marin nucléaire, renforçant la démonstration de sa puissance militaire dans la région Pacifique.

La Chine annonce avoir tiré un missile intercontinental dans le Pacifique avec un sous-marin

Pékin confirme avoir prévenu ses voisins avant de tester un ICBM avec un sous-marin nucléaire, renforçant la démonstration de sa puissance militaire dans la région Pacifique.

Al menos 11 muertos y más de 40 heridos en un ataque ruso de madrugada contra Kiev

Los servicios de emergencias siguen buscando víctimas entre los escombros de los edificios alcanzados por el bombardeo

« J’y croyais vraiment cette année ! » : à Rio, la déception des supporteurs de la Seleçao après l’élimination de la Coupe du monde 2026

L’équipe du Brésil a été battue par la Norvège, dimanche, en 8es de finale du Mondial de football. Neymar a annoncé sa retraite internationale. Les supporteurs disent ne pas le regretter, au contraire.

« J’y croyais vraiment cette année ! » : à Rio, la déception des supporteurs du Brésil après l’élimination de la Coupe du monde 2026

La Seleçao a été battue par la Norvège, dimanche, en huitièmes de finale du Mondial de football. Neymar a annoncé sa retraite internationale. Les supporteurs disent ne pas le regretter, au contraire.

« J’y croyais vraiment cette année ! » : à Rio, la déception des supporteurs du Brésil après l’élimination de la Coupe du monde 2026

La Seleçao a été battue par la Norvège, dimanche, en huitièmes de finale du Mondial de football. Neymar a annoncé sa retraite internationale. Les supporteurs disent ne pas le regretter.

Australia news live: China conducts long-range missile test in the Pacific as Wong calls it ‘destabilising to region’

Follow today’s news liveMy colleague Josh Butler has a full report into today’s controversy surrounding Anthony Albanese’s podcast appearance. You can read the full debrief here:Meta executives to speak at royal commission on antisemitism today Continue reading...

Логічна задача із сірниками, де правильну відповідь бачать не всі одразу

Головоломка на логіку, яку потрібно розв'язати менш ніж за 20 секунд.

У Харкові синоптики оголосили І рівень небезпеки

По Харківській області також запроваджено підвищений рівень небезпечності.

Близкие родственники россиян с 1 сентября смогут получать медсправки за них

Bellingham e Kane trascinano l’Inghilterra contro tutto: battono il Messico 3-2 e conquistano i quarti

Partita spettacolare e complicata all’Azteca, ma nonostante l’inferiorità numerica la squadra di Tuchel batte i padroni di casa

Inghilterra batte il Messico 3-2, ma il goffo infortunio di Henderson per esultare rovina la festa

Partita spettacolare e complicata all’Azteca, ma nonostante l’inferiorità numerica la squadra di Tuchel batte i padroni di casa

MCX natural gas futures: Range-bound and unclear. Stay out

A breakout on either side of ₹295-₹320 will determine the next leg of move

Australia news live: China conducts long-range missile test in the Pacific as Marles says Canberra was informed of plans

Follow today’s news liveMy colleague Josh Butler has a full report into today’s controversy surrounding Anthony Albanese’s podcast appearance. You can read the full debrief here:Meta executives to speak at royal commission on antisemitism today Continue reading...

Haaland inspired Norway stun Brazil in historic World Cup knockout win

Norway fans celebrate with viking rows from outside the stadium in New Jersey to Oslo as the team stuns Brazil.

Aastha Spintex debuts below IPO price, remains under offer level

Aastha Spintex’s muted listing does not overshadow the company’s strong financial turnaround, an analyst said

Gold eases from two-week high as firmer US dollar weighs

JP Morgan sees gold averaging $4,300/oz in Q3 2026

Магнітні бурі на початку тижня: прогноз на 6 липня

Минулого тижня вчені зафіксували на Землі магнітні бурі рівнів G1–G3.

Laser Power & Infra sets IPO price band at ₹203-214/share; issue opens July 9

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹542 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of shares aggregating ₹200 crore by promoters

Al menos nueve muertos y más de 40 heridos en un ataque ruso de madrugada contra Kiev

Los servicios de emergencias siguen buscando víctimas entre los escombros de los edificios alcanzados por el bombardeo

Одесу вночі атакували дрони: пошкоджені житлові будинки та гуртожиток, є поранений

В одному з районів міста в результаті атаки зайнялися гаражі.

Auto industry retail sales rise 22% at 25,57,234 units in June

While passenger vehicle sales grew 29% year-on-year at 4,10,853 units, two-wheeler sales were at 18,28,458 units, up 21% on year

Безпілотники вдарили по НПЗ в російському Ярославлі, - ЗМІ

Місцева влада підтвердила атаку на регіон.

В Госдуме предложили ввести выплату в 20 000 рублей за 50 лет брака

Coupe du monde 2026 : l’Angleterre de Jude Bellingham met fin au rêve du Mexique

En infériorité numérique, les « Three Lions » se sont imposés (3-2), lundi, au stade Azteca de Mexico, face au pays coorganisateur du tournoi. Ils affronteront les Norvégiens en quarts de finale.

Чому "повісити люстру за 500 грн" майже завжди обходиться дорожче: пояснення електрика

Зазвичай середня вартість встановлення одного світильника становить близько 500 грн.

Івана Купала 2026: головні традиції, обряди та заборони наймістичнішої ночі

Розповідаємо, якого числа Івана Купала слід відзначати насправді та що означають головні обряди.

Haaland rewrites history by carrying Norway into World Cup quarterfinals

Haaland has emerged from the shadows of Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo to rewrite World Cup history for Norway.

Тиждень у Києві розпочнеться без спеки, але погоду зіпсує вітер

У столиці сьогодні також може пройти короткочасний дощ.

Likely origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ found on Queensland beaches revealed by Australian Space Agency

Organisation says objects consistent with ‘debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered the atmosphere’ The Australian Space Agency has said the six so-called “space balls” found in north Queensland were likely from a “foreign rocket body” that had recently re-entered the atmosphere after being in orbit.The six mysterious objects were found by the public washed ashore in the Forrest Beach area, north of Townsville, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and were suspected of containing hazardous chemicals. Continue reading...