Sunday, the 14th of June
Good morning,
At the top of the news, 49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36.
Also in the digest... David Hockney, Indiana, and Lestat De Lioncourt Reid Lestat.
Read fast, and carry a big stick.
- The inkl team
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Sport
Uruguay face flight chaos day before opening World Cup 2026 match
Denny Hamlin
Denny Hamlin wins third consecutive NASCAR Cup race, beating Reddick at Pocono
National
12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say
Missouri
Plane carrying passengers hoping to skydive crashes in Missouri, killing 12
Curacao
Germany aim for winning start against "dangerous" Curacao in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener
World
Iranian hardliners in vociferous push to reject proposed peace deal with US
Donald Trump
Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Senate runoff. It's his latest 'MAGA' pick in Republican primaries
World
‘Straight out of Trumpland’: LGBTQ+ members fight for Pride after Essex library ban
World
‘It’s going to be extremely hot’: workers imperiled as sweltering World Cup temperatures are forecast
National
49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36
Donald Trump
Trump expects to sign a deal with Iran on Sunday, but Tehran may want to avoid giving him a gift on his birthday
Sport
Tornado hits Kansas City hours after England arrive at World Cup base with players told to shelter
Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark Didn’t Hold Back on the ‘Ridiculous’ Call Against Her in Fever’s Win Over Sun
Anthony Odiong
Louisiana church backtracks after asking parishioners to pray for disgraced priest convicted of SA
World
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center arts venue
World
Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit
Sport
Three Key Takeaways From Brazil’s Battle With Morocco in World Cup Opener
World
US-Venezuela operation kills leader of Tren de Aragua gang
World
Blaze at 1m-sq-ft California warehouse rages into third day: ‘We’re struggling’
Corey Day
Pocono NASCAR race starts with title contenders in the wall
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