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.
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World
Sydney shark attack victim named as 35-year-old mother Leah Stewart
World
Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team's World Cup opener
World
In Pictures: Trump marks 80th birthday with White House UFC spectacle
World
What do we know about the US-Iran peace deal – and what questions remain?
Sport
Iran’s footballers arrive in US amid peace deal but admit tension ‘undermines joy’
Sport
Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
World
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticises Fifa over impact of USA war at World Cup 2026
National
After 12 die, focus turns to safety failures uncovered in past skydiving crash investigations
Sport
UFC Freedom 250: White House hosts MMA card for Trump’s 80th birthday amid dismal Canada and Obama jibes – as it happened
World
‘Reeks of corruption’: protesters rally as Trump hosts UFC event on his birthday
NASCAR
Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Pocono 2026
World
JD Vance says he will discuss 2028 presidential run after midterm elections
World
American musician Oliver Tree killed in mid-air helicopter collision in Brazil
Sport
Fifa releases statement over Uruguay travel chaos before 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
Anger among Iranian hardliners at terms of deal agreed with US
Donald Trump
Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Senate runoff. It's his latest 'MAGA' pick in Republican primaries
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