The American Express Times
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Venetian Sun set for Commonwealth gains
Venetian Sun has confirmed her sprinting prowess with a strong win at Haydock Park, positioning her as a leading contender for the six-furlong Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. This shift back to sprint distances highlights her optimal performance range and raises expectations for a standout showing in this high-profile race.
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Britain could rejoin EU on special terms, says ex-Brexit negotiator
Michel Barnier, the EU’s former Brexit negotiator, suggested that the UK could rejoin the EU with special opt-outs similar to those it previously held, such…
Attorney general tells staff to not use X in wake of far-right riots
The UK attorney general’s office has stopped using the social media platform X due to concerns over its role in spreading far-right violence and racist…
Trump signs worst deal in US history
Former U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, officially ending four months of conflict between the two countries. The agreement,…
Barbados PM reveals new manifesto for reparations
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley presented an updated reparations manifesto from Caribbean leaders at a conference in Ghana, expanding demands to include compensation for gender-based…
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Weather outweighs World Cup for impact on sales, says Tesco
Tesco's CEO, Ken Murphy, stated that recent UK grocery sales fluctuations were more affected by seasonal weather changes, particularly rainy conditions, than by the World…
Last-gasp goal by Yirenkyi grabs victory for Ghana
Ghana overcame Panama with a stoppage-time goal from Caleb Yirenkyi to secure a 1-0 victory in their Group L match, moving level on points with…
Root falls on torrid day for England
England’s interim captain Joe Root was dismissed lbw by New Zealand bowler Matt Henry during a difficult batting session in the second Test, as England…
Aardman marks 50 cracking years with Bristol show
Aardman Animations is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new exhibition at Bristol’s M Shed museum that displays iconic characters, sets, and artwork highlighting the…
Rainforest activist, 90, to pedal 104 miles down Thames on water-bike
At age 90, Robin Hanbury-Tenison is cycling 104 miles down the River Thames on a pedal-powered water-bike to raise £100,000 for building Europe's first temperate…
BBC says vetting ‘clearly failed’ after it pulled Ashley Cain documentary
The BBC has pulled the documentary series *Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone* after discovering past abusive comments made by presenter Ashley Cain and concerns…
Unprecedented control over Pentagon procurement raises conflicts concerns
The Department of Defense under the Trump administration is reportedly forming a procurement unit staffed largely by employees from Cerberus Capital Management, a private equity…
Sivo treble stuns Wolves to send Leeds clear at top
Leeds Rhinos secured a 34-6 victory over Warrington Wolves, moving two points clear atop the Super League standings with Maika Sivo scoring a hat-trick to…
Manzambi at the double to earn Swiss precious victory
Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-0 in a Group B match, with substitute Johan Manzambi scoring two goals to secure the win. This victory boosts…
Family pays tribute to Diana’s designer
Paul Costelloe, known for designing for Princess Diana and shaping London Fashion Week, died last November at age 80 due to an accidental fall, with…
Naomi Campbell unfit to run a charity, watchdog tells tribunal
The Charity Commission has banned Naomi Campbell from running a charity for five years, citing her significant failure to oversee the management and finances of…
Adding VAT to private school fees ‘has not triggered pupil exodus’
The introduction of a 20% VAT on private school fees in England has not caused a significant shift of pupils into state schools, with overall…
Construction of runway at Heathrow likely to harm local people, report warns
A government report forecasts that building a third runway at Heathrow Airport could negatively affect the health and wellbeing of up to three million nearby…
‘The beauty of the useless’ Book celebrates Spain’s notoriously ineffective napkins
Photographer Felipe Hernández has collected and documented over 1,000 traditional thin paper napkins, or servilletas, from Spanish bars and cafés, highlighting their cultural significance despite…
New Zealand take control after Phillips makes England suffer
Joe Root stepped in as England’s captain on the second day of the Test against New Zealand, but the visitors extended their lead thanks to…
Broos hits out at stadium and Czech giants after crucial draw
South Africa earned a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia in their World Cup group stage match, with Teboho Mokoena scoring a late penalty to salvage…
Partner ‘so grateful’ for Clarkson support
Jeremy Clarkson revealed he has been diagnosed with an aggressive but early-stage prostate cancer, and his partner Lisa Hogan expressed gratitude for the widespread support…
Grid capacity hits heat pumps
Thousands of social housing tenants face multi-year delays in installing heat pumps due to limited electricity grid capacity, hindering efforts by social landlords to replace…
More than half of commuters unhappy with train fares, survey reveals
A survey by Transport Focus found that fewer than half of train commuters in Great Britain feel their fares offer good value, with significant differences…
Bending a lot at work may raise risk of miscarriage, study finds
A study of nearly 800,000 pregnancies in Denmark found that spending additional hours bending forward or walking at work during early pregnancy was linked to…
Young men less rightwing than other age groups, study reveals
A new study from the Institute for Public Policy Research finds that young men in the UK remain more progressive than older men and show…
City & Guilds abandons plans for mass job losses and offshoring
City & Guilds has cancelled its plan to make around 400 UK jobs redundant and offshore roles to Greece following negotiations with the Unite union,…
Lyonnes are a massive club. I want to challenge myself
Caroline Weir scored seven goals to help Scotland reach the Women’s World Cup playoffs and secured a transfer from Real Madrid to OL Lyonnes, signing…
All played out? Tired Rice leaves midfield problem
England midfielder Declan Rice showed signs of fatigue and was substituted due to discomfort in the 4-2 World Cup opener against Croatia, raising concerns about…
Horizon claims must be settled, MPs insist
The Business and Trade Select Committee has urged that all remaining claims under the Horizon Shortfall Scheme be settled by the end of 2026 to…
Aid to countries at risk of humanitarian crisis to be cut by up to 44%
The UK government will cut aid to several crisis-hit countries, including Ethiopia, South Sudan, and the DRC, by up to 44 percent following a reduction…
Zack Polanski ethics inquiry clears Green party leader over council tax payments
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, was cleared of ethics violations after an investigation found he did not breach the…
Black teenager wins Met discrimination case over arrest for attempted murder
A London teenager, Daryl McLune, won a discrimination claim against the Metropolitan Police after being wrongfully arrested on suspicion of attempted murder despite no evidence…
Heroic driver rescues three tourists from Louisiana rip current
Louisiana shuttle driver Jordan Matthew rescued three tourists caught in a rip current off Elmer’s Island by wading into dangerous waters and bringing them safely…
Drax cleared of misleading shareholders over biomass
The Financial Conduct Authority has ended its investigation into Drax Group, finding no evidence that the company misled shareholders about the sourcing of its wood…
Messi’s family ask for ‘humanity’ for ill father
Lionel Messi’s family has asked the media for privacy as his father, Jorge Messi, undergoes medical treatment for an undisclosed illness and is reportedly improving.…
Inquest opens into open water death
An inquest into the drowning death of 13-year-old Palvasha Akbar in the River Wharfe was opened but adjourned at Northallerton Coroner's Court. Palvasha's case is…
Moscow burning after Ukrainian drone attack
Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, causing significant disruptions and unusual black rain to fall across several districts. The strike marks a…
Oil begins to flow but Israeli strikes threaten peace
Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resumed after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding ending a four-month blockade that disrupted 20…
UN warns that a dozen countries at risk of famine
The United Nations warns that over a dozen countries, including Sudan, Yemen, and the Gaza Strip, are at high risk of famine this year amid…
Liz Truss is back to entertain us, with her super-strength stupidity and absolute self-belief
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has returned to political commentary with a YouTube video arguing that Labour is struggling against a surge in support for…
New London Museum will host monthly late-night DJ sets among artefacts
The London Museum will reopen on November 28 in renovated Victorian market halls at Smithfield, transforming itself into an interactive social venue that blends historical…