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Sunak "extremely, extremely angry" over betting scandal

The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he is "extremely, extremely angry". The anger concerns the suspicions that high-ranking representatives of his own party, the Conservative Party (Tories), have engaged in unauthorised betting on the date of the British election before he himself announced it.
Sunak "extremely, extremely angry" over betting scandal

Scandal Continues – Campaign Chief Investigated

Suspicions that individuals close to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak bet on when the British election would be held continue to shake up British politics. Now, the campaign chief for the ruling Conservative Party has stepped down after he too is being investigated for criminal offences.
Scandal Continues – Campaign Chief Investigated

Sunak's Bodyguard Arrested for Betting on Election Date

A police officer working to protect the UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been arrested on suspicion of betting on when the country's election would be held, reports [BBC](https://www. bbc.
Sunak's Bodyguard Arrested for Betting on Election Date

Activists Spray Paint Stonehenge

Climate activists have sprayed orange paint on the prehistoric megalithic stone circle Stonehenge in south-west England. The vandalism occurred around lunchtime on Wednesday – a day before the summer solstice when thousands of people are expected to visit the mythical stone circle.
Activists Spray Paint Stonehenge

Eurovision Star Coming to Sweden – Next Year

Baby Lasagna is coming to Sweden for two gigs next year. .
Eurovision Star Coming to Sweden – Next Year

UK Back on Inflation Target Again

The UK's inflation pressure continues to ease. In May, the inflation rate on an annual basis was 2.
UK Back on Inflation Target Again

Mysterious monolith discovered in the Nevada desert

A shimmering, rectangular prism has been found near the cliffs in a remote mountain range near Las Vegas in the USA. The monolith, which reflects the desert surroundings it is surrounded by, is being investigated by American authorities since news of its existence spread on social media.
Mysterious monolith discovered in the Nevada desert

Billionaire family in court for human trafficking

Four people from Britain's richest family are being prosecuted in Switzerland, accused of human trafficking. The case concerns how the family treated employees who, among other things, were supposed to take care of the children.
Billionaire family in court for human trafficking

Taylor Swift may also halt British interest rate cut

American world star Taylor Swift's sold-out tour has reached Britain. Now, investment bank TD Securities warns in an analysis that the higher price pressure following the artist may threaten a British rate cut later in the summer, reports [CNBC](https://www.
Taylor Swift may also halt British interest rate cut

More nuclear weapons being deployed worldwide

The number of nuclear arsenals is increasing in the world, just like the number of new nuclear weapon types under development. Geopolitical tensions have led to nuclear weapons as a deterrent method gaining increased significance, according to the peace research institute Sipri.
More nuclear weapons being deployed worldwide

Rod Stewart Booed in Germany for Ukraine Support

The British pop star Rod Stewart was booed at a concert in Leipzig, Germany when he showed his support for Ukraine. .
Rod Stewart Booed in Germany for Ukraine Support

Princess Kate makes first appearance of the year

Kate, the Princess of Wales, has made her first public appearance this year. The Princess arrived on Saturday morning by car at Buckingham Palace with her husband and children ahead of the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony.
Princess Kate makes first appearance of the year

Farage demands duel with Starmer

Nigel Farage sees himself as Britain's real opposition leader. Now the far-right's big profile demands to participate in the next party leader debate ahead of the British election.
Farage demands duel with Starmer

Princess Kate returns to public life

Kate, the Princess of Wales, says that her cancer treatment is progressing and that she will be participating in Saturday's royal Trooping the Colour ceremony in London. .
Princess Kate returns to public life

"Abortion rights dropped from G7 statement"

Both the Pope and India's Narendra Modi have turned up at the G7 meeting in Italy. The joint statement from the countries is expected to urge China to stop selling arms to Russia – but nothing about abortion.
"Abortion rights dropped from G7 statement"

Difficult-to-Treat Fungus Can Be Transmitted Through Sex

A difficult-to-treat sexually transmitted fungal infection is worrying researchers. The fungus has previously existed in Europe and now the first case has been detected in the USA.
Difficult-to-Treat Fungus Can Be Transmitted Through Sex

They Receive the Denniz Pop Award

Starlet Shadi G is one of three promising artists awarded the Denniz Pop prize at a ceremony at the Musikaliska quarter in Stockholm. "With a unique sound and undisputed talent, the sky's the limit for this artist," writes the jury in its motivation.
They Receive the Denniz Pop Award

Frozen assets burning issue at G7 meeting

The situation in war-torn Ukraine is one of the main topics at the G7 summit in Italian Apulia, which is now underway. The US President Joe Biden is expected to meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky for the second time in a short period.
Frozen assets burning issue at G7 meeting

The Weather Affects Politicians' Rhetoric

If you're going to say something important in front of a crowd, you're best off avoiding a warm day. At least if you're a politician.
The Weather Affects Politicians' Rhetoric

Cool response to British TV duel

Rishi Sunak went up in Wednesday's TV duel against Keir Starmer, pressed to win votes. But the audience remained cool towards both party leaders.
Cool response to British TV duel

Overwhelming Ingebrigtsen – Historic European Championship Gold

Overleg victory on 1,500 metres. And, in addition, a historic European Championship gold on the Olympic Stadium in Rome.
Overwhelming Ingebrigtsen – Historic European Championship Gold

The TikTok book trend: "Everyone's talking about it"

Love on holiday, murder mystery and romance - that constitutes the summer's book trends on Tiktok. Sweet football romances are about to get a boost now, says book influencer Jasmine Darban.
The TikTok book trend: "Everyone's talking about it"

Ørsted makes a major investment in battery storage in England

Ørsted is to invest in an energy storage system using Tesla batteries in the UK, writes the Danish energy company in a press release. The aim is to stabilise the energy supply to the UK and reduce the risk of soaring electricity prices.
Ørsted makes a major investment in battery storage in England

Hong Kong revokes passports of activist exiles

Hong Kong's Beijing-backed government has revoked the passports of six democracy activists who have fled and continue to protest in exile. .
Hong Kong revokes passports of activist exiles

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