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Released 5 June 2026. Vince Staples swaps hip-hop for blistering rock-punk on his first independent album — a politically charged, genre-bending statement about systemic failure and survival. Standout track: "The Running Man." Not one for the faint of heart.
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The two brightest planets appear just 1.6° apart tonight — less than a thumb's width at arm's length. Look west-northwest after sunset. Mercury joins the party low on the horizon for a rare three-planet parade. [BST]
At 4pm BST, NASA will announce the four astronauts assigned to the Artemis III mission from Johnson Space Center. It'll be the first crewed test flight of Orion since Artemis II in April, paving the way for a return to the lunar surface.
Concluding a four-day visit to Seoul, Huang declared robotics "South Korea's next major sector" and pledged to nurture the local AI ecosystem alongside Samsung, SK hynix, Hyundai and Naver. Korea's science minister called for a "strategic cooperation" spanning semiconductors, manufacturing, and robotics.
Google has pushed its June batch of system updates for Android devices, bringing new privacy controls and AI-powered features to the Play Services layer. The update rolls out globally over the coming week.
A new ring-fenced fund will provide £10m per year from 2026 to 2029, with 36 of England's 44 protected landscapes set to take part in the first year. Farmers will work with National Parks and National Landscapes to restore wildlife-rich habitats.
The June edition of FarmingUK Magazine highlights a "perfect storm" for Welsh dairy farmers, who are battling inflated input costs alongside depressed milk prices amid a challenging market.
William Hill now offers 8/13 (62% chance) that Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister this year, with end of June seen as the most likely date. Wes Streeting leads the race to succeed him at 7/2, followed by Angela Rayner (9/2) and Nigel Farage (5/1).
Angela Rayner's departure has triggered a significant shake-up, with David Lammy stepping up as Deputy Prime Minister. The reshuffle is seen as Starmer's attempt to reset after a difficult period in office.
Italian-seasoned chicken, grilled or baked, topped with melted mozzarella and marinated burst cherry tomatoes. Summer on a plate — fresh basil, balsamic, and all that glorious tomato juice. Perfect for warm evenings when you can't face another salad.
"I told my doctor I was having trouble sleeping. He said 'Have you tried counting sheep?' I said 'That's the problem — every time I reach 47, I step on one and it wakes me up.'"
A devastating quake hit Sarangani province in the southern Philippines on Monday morning as millions of children returned to school. At least 32 people are dead, with rescue operations ongoing. A tsunami warning was issued for some coastal areas. [BST: ~midnight Mon]
Israel and Lebanon have provisionally agreed to a full ceasefire requiring a "complete cessation" of fire by Hezbollah and withdrawal of operatives from the border. Hezbollah has rejected the deal, leaving the fragile truce in doubt.
Trooping the Colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade this Saturday, marking the Sovereign's official birthday. The King's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards will troop their colour in the presence of His Majesty.
A reminder to mark the calendar: Father's Day in the UK falls on Sunday 21 June. Plan accordingly.