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63% Super El Niño Risk Throws Food Systems on Trial
NOAA says El Niño has begun, and models warn a very strong event could raise heat, flood, drought, and food risks.

30% Ad Surge Turns ITV World Cup Into Super Bowl Bet
ITV says 2026 World Cup ad revenue is 30% above Euro 2024, making 51 matches its biggest sports ad payday.

Death Sentences Pull Erawan Shrine Bombing Into China Row
Two Uyghur men were sentenced to death over the 2015 Bangkok bombing, closing a decade-long case still loaded with China tensions.

Child Deaths Rip Open England’s Measles Vaccine Gap
England reported two child measles deaths and 106 new cases, exposing the cost of falling vaccine coverage.

Racist Fury Engulfs Belfast Riots as 12 Officers Hurt
Belfast riots left 12 officers injured as Hilary Benn called the unrest racist thuggery and warned minorities are living in fear.

£8 Ryanair Family Seat Fee Sparks UK Watchdog Probe
UK regulators are probing whether Ryanair forced parents to pay for seats it may already need to provide under safety rules.

Azteca Stadium Risks Its Soul in 2026 World Cup Reboot
Azteca Stadium's World Cup reboot tests whether football history can survive FIFA's modern event machine.

Before 10am, Water Gardens or Summer Plants Wilt Fast
Water before 10am in summer so roots absorb moisture before heat, sun, and wind strip the soil dry.

US Iran Strikes Pull Gulf Allies Into Trump’s Ultimatum
US strikes on Iran triggered retaliation against Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, widening the crisis as Trump pressures Tehran over talks.

Peter Weir Takes AFTRS’ First Lifetime Honor at 81
AFTRS made Peter Weir its first lifetime honoree, turning a tribute into a benchmark for Australian screen legacy.

Iran Missiles Pull US Gulf Hosts Into the Crossfire
Iran's missile and drone attacks have pushed Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain into active defense around US-linked bases.

Iran's Strait of Hormuz Ship Claims Rattle Oil Markets
Iran's Hormuz ship-strike claim turns the US clash into a direct threat to oil flows and the fragile April ceasefire.