Australia’s ‘Space Gandalf’ astronomer dies aged 62 from the BBC
Greg Quicke was one of Australia’s most famous astronomers and appeared on the BBC’s Stargazing Live.Read More
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EU elections start with tight Dutch race – exit poll from the BBC
As 27 EU countries vote over four days, exit polls suggest a narrow defeat for the Dutch far right.Read More
Morning news brief from NPR Steve Inskeep
Alex Jones agrees to liquidate his assets to pay Sandy Hook families. The new Washington Post publisher has tried to kill stories about him. There is more carbon dioxide than ever in the atmosphere. Read More
Why the Sweden-based company IKEA has cut prices 3 times in a year from NPR Steve Inskeep
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with IKEA Retail U.S. President Javier Quiñones about the furniture store chain’s decision to reduce its prices. Read More
EU parliamentary election: There will be 16-year-old voters in Germany and Belgium from NPR A Martínez
Voting is underway in the European parliamentary elections — where a new block of voters is heading to the polls in two countries. Germany and Belgium have lowered the voting age from 18 to 16. Read More
First responders in Phoenix are using a new treatment during heat emergencies from NPR Katie Davis-Young
As the West braces for excessive heat, the Phoenix Fire Department is rolling out a new protocol to treat heat stroke patients — putting them in a bag filled with ice. Read More
Biden’s asylum restrictions come as many voters disagree with his immigration record from NPR A Martínez
Will President Biden’s new executive order restricting asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border change voters’ minds this election year? Read More
Zelensky and D-Day veteran call each other ‘hero’ from the BBC
Ukraine’s president hugged the World War Two soldier at a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.Read More
Cricket World Cup: U.S. men’s team pulls of a major upset by beating Pakistan from NPR Steve Inskeep
The U.S. men’s team scored a big win in the cricket World Cup when it beat powerhouse Pakistan. The U.S. is co-hosting the tournament for the first time, along with the West Indies. Read More
The U.S. defeats Pakistan in a dramatic upset at the cricket World Cup from NPR Ayana Archie
Cricket is one of the world’s most popular sports, with about 2.5 billion fans. Several of the U.S. team’s starting players are from other countries, including India, Pakistan and New Zealand. (Image credit: Tony Gutierrez) Read More