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Scotland Edge Haiti 1-0 in World Cup Opener, McGinn Scores Historic Goal
Scotland secured their first World Cup win since 1990 with a 1-0 victory over Haiti in Boston. The victory ended a 22-year goal drought for the Scots, who now sit top of their group with three points. The game was played in front of a passionate crowd and marked Scotland's first win in the tournament since 1990. Despite the win, Scotland's performance was lacking, with goalkeeper Craig Gordon and defender Grant Hanley providing crucial defensive performances. Scotland will face Haiti in a crucial World Cup 2026 Group C opener, with both teams knowing a win could be crucial for their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.
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Taiwan starts AI-powered campaign to recruit Chinese informants and whistleblowers
Taiwan's government has launched a website to encourage Chinese nationals to report intelligence tips, offering a secure channel to those who are frustrated with the current system and want change. The move comes as tensions between Taiwan and China, which has long spied on each other, have escalated and Taiwan has reported increased number of Chinese espionage cases. The National Security Bureau highlighted the difficulties faced by China's economy and political control as factors fuelling public discontent. The website is blocked in China, but many Chinese use VPNs to access other blocked sites like Western social media and search engines. The new tactic follows similar tactics used by countries such as the US, Britain, and Israel.
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Astros rally past Royals 8-7 after Altuve ties it and a ninth-inning miscue
The Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 8-7 in a game that was delayed for 91 minutes due to tornado warnings. Jose Altuve hit a home run in the eighth inning, and Joey Loperfido scored the go-ahead run when the Royals botched a potential double play in the ninth. The Astros have now hit multiple home runs in three consecutive games. The Royals took the lead in the second inning, with Vinnie Pasquantino leaving the game with a hand injury.
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Scottish Mortgage’s SpaceX Bonanza: A $2tn Valuation, a 5% Drop and a Contentious Vote Ahead
The largest US initial public offering ever, SpaceX, has made history with a $2tn valuation and a 5% drop in shares for the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust. Despite the company's significant boost to its portfolio, shares fell 5.29% to €16.12. The company's shares were attributed to a lock-up period preventing any sale for up to 180 days, which Scottish Mortgage warned could double or halve in the coming days. The trust's stake in SpaceX is now worth over $4 billion, after years as an illiquid private holding. The next test will be a vote on a proposal to allow the board to invest an additional £250 million in private companies, which will determine the portfolio's risk profile for years.
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Judge Approves Trump UFC Event on White House Lawn
A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit by the plaintiffs, an activist and a Vietnam War veteran represented by the nonprofit Public Integrity Project, seeking to block a UFC mixed martial arts event planned for the White House South Lawn. The ruling allows organizers to proceed with "UFC Freedom 250," which includes the construction of a 92-foot-tall steel structure known as The Claw on White House grounds. The White House called the lawsuit "baseless" and compared the event to other gatherings at public forums. The lawsuit was filed at the eleventh hour and argued that the administration cannot legally issue permits for sporting events on the South Lawn or at the Lincoln Memorial. The judge dismissed the plaintiffs' concerns about making The Claw permanent.
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Brunson's 45 pts. lead Knicks over Spurs for 1st NBA title in 53 years
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years, scoring 45 points in a record-breaking 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Brunson scored 29 points in the second half, including 15 in the fourth quarter of the victory. His 45 points set a Knicks franchise record for an NBA Finals game. The Knicks overcame a 16-point deficit to win the best-of-seven game series 4-1 and claim their first crown since 1973. The win marks the first time the Knicks have won nine consecutive road games in a single postseason.
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Tuberville faces renewed residency challenge in run for Alabama governor
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is being challenged by his former primary opponent, Ken McFeeters, who argues that he does not meet the seven-year residency requirement for the position he holds in the state. A closed-door hearing is set to take place to determine if Tubervilles has lived long enough to lead the Alabama Republican Party. Property tax records show that Tuerville and his wife own a beach home in Florida, valued at $5.6 million. Tuberoville has called the challenge a joke and insists he meets the requirement to serve. The residency requirement in the Alabama Constitution is ambiguous and could potentially muddy any legal dispute.
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Bharat Innovates 2026 in France to feature Indian innovators, higher education Institutions, investors
Bharat Innovates 2026 in France will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron. The initiative of the Education Ministry will feature about 120 Indian innovators, nearly 15 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and over 500 investors, including leading corporates and venture capital firms, along with global CEOs and industry leaders. The event is set to cover 13 key sectors including advanced computing, semiconductors, space technology, biotechnology, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing. Prime Minister Modi's visit to France will also include engagements in Evian and Paris aimed at deepening India's bilateral and multilateral partnerships.
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Aces beat the Lynx 100-97 to take the West lead in the Commissioner’s Cup
Las Vegas Aces defeated Minnesota Lynx 100-97 to take the West lead in the Commissioner’s Cup. A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray each made two free throws in the final 20.5 seconds to secure Las Vegas's sixth consecutive win. The top team in the East will play against the best in the West for the Cup championship. Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles scored a career-high 29 points for the Lynx, which had won eight consecutive games. Sophie Cunningham scored the final 11 points for Indiana against Connecticut, helping the Fever move to 4-1 in Commissioner's Cup play. Bridget Carleton and Emily Engstler scored 20 points for Portland, ending their four-game losing streak.
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Marble bust believed to depict Roman goddess of love found during excavations at Alicante beach
A marble bust believed to depict Roman goddess Venus was discovered during excavations at Alicante beach in Spain. The discovery was part of a larger project involving the La Almadraba beach and the foundations of a Roman villa used between the 3rd century BCE and the 4th century CE. The bust aligns with the classical depiction of Venus, who is often considered the "mother" of Rome. It is described as one of the "most important finds" of an ancient Roman sculpture in the history of Alicante and its province. Egypt's Tourism and Antiquities Ministry also announced that it had unearthed a similar marble head belonging to a statue of Aphrodite during excavation in Ihnasya Al Madinah.
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2 Texas men charged after England team gear stolen en route to Kansas City for World Cup base
Two Texas men, Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal, have been charged with one felony count each of receiving stolen property in Jackson County, Missouri, after some of England's national team's equipment was stolen while they were en route to Kansas City for the World Cup. The stolen property, estimated at about $18,000 in value, was not essential to England's preparations. The men were charged with the class D felony, which carries a sentence of up to seven years in prison. The items found in their possession included nine pairs of cleats, goalkeeper gloves, a World Cup soccer ball, several sets of shirts and shorts, electronics, stuffed animals, several signed national team jerseys and a Lego set of Nike Air shoes. The theft occurred before England's charter jet arrived in Kansas City on Saturday.
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Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti
Scotland secured their first World Cup win in 36 years with a 1-0 victory over Haiti, thanks to a first-half strike by John McGinn. The win puts Scotland top of Group C ahead of Brazil and Morocco, which will face tougher opposition in the other Group C games. Despite Haiti's attempts to equalize, Scotland held on to their win. Under FIFA's expanded tournament format, Scotland has a good chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the competition. The team's last win at the World Cup was a 2-1 victory in 1990.
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US campaigner warns Scotland to 'run like the plague' amid AI data centre boom
Developers are planning to build a number of AI data centres across Scotland, with at least 18 projects seeking planning permission and another six in the pipeline. Concerns have been raised about the impact on electricity prices, the high use of water and environmental toll on communities and the environment. Elena Schlossberg, an anti-AI data centre campaigner in Virginia, has warned that if Scotland does not take the industry's impacts seriously, it will be 'run like a plague' from this industry. She also highlighted the high cost of the industry and the potential impact on public infrastructure and the environmental impact of the AI data centre industry. Despite acknowledging that the industry provides some economic benefit, Schlossburg warned that while it also brings benefits, she believes the UK and Scottish Governments should not allow private property to be absorbed by this infrastructure.
