Australia won the first Test by 159 runs but were bowled out for 180 on day one and the top order struggled again in the second innings. They slipped to 65-4 before Travis Head, Webster and Carey bailed them out.
In Grenada teenage opener Sam Konstas and veteran partner Usman Khawaja put on 47 before both were dismissed without another run added.
Smith top-edged a pull shot to fine leg, trying to take the attack to fast bowler Joseph, as Australia lost three wickets for three runs.
Smith, who has replaced Josh Inglis, missed the first Test after dislocating his right little finger during defeat by South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s last month.
Cameron Green fell to Jayden Seales off the final ball before lunch to leave the tourists in trouble at 93-4.
Following a brief delay for rain, Head was dismissed for 29, caught behind off Shamar Joseph, with the third umpire ruling wicketkeeper Shai Hope’s take low to his left was clean.
All-rounder Webster and wicketkeeper Carey responded brilliantly to steer Australia to 209-5 at tea.
Carey was more scratchy and was dropped on 46 by Hope but also hit 10 fours and one six in his 63 off 81 balls, before he tamely picked out mid-wicket off Justin Greaves.
Webster was firm in defence in making 60 off 115 but misjudged a risky second run to deep point and was run out by Keacy Carty as Australia’s lower order subsided.
“For some, genocide is profitable.” UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has issued a blistering report accusing major companies of profiting from Israel’s genocide in Gaza and its occupation of Palestinian land.
Russian president says future talks need to be between Kyiv and Moscow amid signs latter does not want US involvement.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his United States counterpart, Donald Trump, that Moscow will not give up on its goal of eliminating the “root causes” of the war in Ukraine.
“Russia will not back down,” Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters although he added that Putin had also expressed a “readiness” to “seek a political and negotiated solution to the conflict” during his one-hour phone conversation with Trump on Thursday.
The phrase “root causes” is shorthand for the Kremlin’s argument that it was compelled to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 to prevent the country from joining NATO and being used by the Western alliance as a launchpad to attack Russia – arguments rejected by Kyiv and its allies but supported in part by Trump.
Trump said after the call that he had made “no progress” with Putin on moving towards a ceasefire, adding that he was “not happy” about the war in Ukraine.
The phone call, their sixth since Trump started his second term in January, came the day after the Pentagon confirmed it was halting some weapons deliveries to Kyiv, including air defence missiles and precision-guided artillery. They were promised under President Joe Biden’s administration. The announcement was made as Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine
Trump and Putin did not broach the subject of the paused weapons deliveries, according to the Kremlin aide, who said the US president had raised the issue of bringing about a swift end to the war.
While the prospect of a face-to-face meeting was not discussed, the two leaders agreed to keep talking.
Although Trump has tried to mediate in the Ukraine war, he has little progress to show for it. Putin has thus far rejected Washington’s proposal for an unconditional ceasefire, and there was nothing in the Kremlin readout to suggest any shift in his position. Ukraine supported the proposal.
Ushakov said that while Russia was open to continuing to speak with the US, any peace negotiations needed to occur between Moscow and Kyiv.
He made the comment amid some indications that Moscow is trying to avoid a trilateral format for any peace negotiations. Ukrainian officials have said Russian negotiators asked US diplomats to leave the room during a meeting in Istanbul in early June.
Putin and Trump last talked in mid-June when Putin offered to mediate in the recent 12-day Iran-Israel war. Trump responded to Putin’s offer by switching the focus back to Ukraine, saying: “No, I don’t need help with Iran. I need help with you.”
Ushakov said that during Thursday’s call, Putin emphasised the need to resolve all “disputes, disagreements and conflict situations” regarding Iran through diplomatic means.
The US waded into the Israel-Iran conflict last month, bombing three of Iran’s nuclear sites, a move condemned by Moscow as unprovoked and illegal.
Earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met European Union leaders in Denmark, saying doubts over US military aid to Ukraine reinforced the need to “strengthen our cooperation and coordination through the EU, NATO and also in our direct relations”.
Trump has in effect nixed Ukraine’s attempts to join the NATO military alliance.
Zelenskyy told reporters he hopes to speak to Trump as soon as Friday about the pause in weapons shipments.
The quaint market town of Wetherby, in West Yorkshire, has been named one of the best towns across the country – and it’s no wonder why people love it so much
An aerial view of Wetherby in West Yorkshire(Image: mikeuk via Getty Images)
Nestled in the West Yorkshire countryside, a charming market town has been recognised as one of the top towns nationwide. Located equidistant from the cities of Leeds and York, Wetherby is just a short distance away from two of the UK’s most picturesque urban areas.
Perched on the banks of the River Wharfe, this medieval town offers a blend of rich history and contemporary conveniences. The distinctive allure of the town’s Georgian architecture coupled with its vibrant community spirit has earned it a place among the country’s most sought-after towns.
Wetherby’s town centre is home to an array of traditional pubs, chic boutiques, independent coffee shops, and a selection of local grocers and butchers.
A weekly farmer’s market takes place around the Grade II listed town hall, while an artisan market showcasing locally crafted ceramics, jewellery and other items occurs twice monthly.
Beyond the bustling town centre, Wetherby Racecourse hosts National Hunt and Flat Fixtures from October through June. The racecourse also serves as a venue for regular car boot sales and antique fairs, among other events.
Throughout Wetherby, a network of marked walks, trails and parks offer tranquil scenic routes for exploring the town, including a stunning riverside path that passes by the Brass Band performing on Sundays during the summer months.
On a practical note, Wetherby boasts five schools, including two primary schools rated outstanding by Ofsted, reports the Express.
With a population of approximately 11,000, which has seen a slight decrease in recent years, and an average house price just shy of £400,000, Wetherby truly is a gem in the Yorkshire countryside.
Thanks to its prime position, Wetherby boasts the benefits of easy city commuting coupled with the serene lifestyle of riverside living.
Wetherby is situated 12 miles from both Leeds and York, and a mere eight miles from the town of Harrogate.
Harrison and Toni seemed to rekindle things in tonight’s episode, but some fans aren’t convinced as they suspect they’ve worked out the ‘real reason’ they got back together
Love Island fans ‘work out real reason’ Harrison got back with Toni (Image: ITV)
After last night’s dramatic Love Island dumping, the Islanders realised their time in the villa was limited, as they expressed their true feelings.
In a shock villa U-Turn, Harrison, who was getting to know Helena, told Toni he wanted to give things another go, despite them breaking up just yesterday. Harrison’s reunion with Toni came just as Harry expressed he still had feelings for Helena.
Early on in the episode, Harrison informed Toni that he wanted to give things another go and wasn’t ready to throw away what they had. Helena later spotted them kissing on the Terrace, as Harrison told Helena he wanted to shift his focus back to Toni.
Harrison and Toni rekindled – but some fans weren’t convinced (Image: ITV/Shutterstock)
It didn’t seem like Helena was too bothered, however, as she informed Meg that Harry told her they’d be getting back together.
However, fans weren’t convinced with Harrison’s speech to Toni, as they suspect he only did it because he suspected Helena and Harry would be getting back together sometime soon.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “Harrison has clocked that Helena will always pick Harry. He is just securing his spot. I hope Toni is doing the same until someone she likes moves in.”
Another penned: “The sudden SWITCH UP from Harrison is crazy like for the past few days you were saying how you wanted Helena and now all of a sudden it’s Toni??”
Harrison and Toni got together on his first day in the villa (Image: ITV/Shutterstock)
“Harrison has obviously gone back to Toni cuz he knows Helena is obsessed with Harry & knew there’s no competition where Harry is concerned cuz he’d ‘win,'” said a third.
Despite this, the next morning, Harrison and Harry were seen preparing breakfast for Toni and Shakira – but will Harry and Helena find their way back together? Dejon thinks so…
Earlier, Dejon and Harry were seen having a heart-to-heart by the fire pit as they reflected on the shocking events. Harry is currently coupled up with Shakira, but it seems neither he or Helena can get rid of their spark.
“The way you are with Helena, that’s the H I know, but when you two [with Shakira] are together…” Dejon said, as Harry revealed it wasn’t the same.
It looks like the feelings are mutual with Helena, as she later told Meg and Dejon that she wanted to go to the Hideaway with Harry, as they later went to speak alone in the Snug.
Speaking about his connection with Shakira to Helena, Harry said: “I do like her, but obviously there’s always going to be you at the back of my mind. I know I’m going to have to make a decision at some point, but it isn’t today… just give me like a day.”
Love Island 2025 airs every night at 9PM on ITV2 and ITVX.
Spouses experiencing health emergencies alone, because their loved ones are serving on the streets of Los Angeles. Troops fatigued by a mission they weren’t prepared for. Children of active-duty troops left without their parents, who were deployed on U.S. soil.
Such incidents are happening because of the Trump administration’s decision to send troops to Los Angeles, said Brandi Jones, organizing director for the Secure Families Initiative, a nonprofit that advocates for military spouses, children and veterans.
“We’ve heard from families who have a concern that what their loved ones have sacrificed and served in protection of the Constitution, and all the rights it guarantees, are really under siege right now in a way they could never have expected,” Jones said Thursday during a virtual news conference.
California National Guard troops stand outside a federal building in downtown Los Angeles during a June 14 protest.
(Zurie Pope / Los Angeles Times)
On the eve of Independence Day, veterans, legal scholars and advocates for active-duty troops warned that sending troops to quell protests in California’s largest city threatens democratic norms. Under a 147-year-old law, federal troops are barred from being used for civilian law enforcement.
Dan Maurer, a retired lieutenant colonel who is now a law professor at Ohio Northern University, described this state of affairs during the news conference as “exactly the situation we fought for independence from,” adding that President Trump is “making America militarized again.”
Though 150 National Guard troops were released from protest duty on Tuesday, according to a news release from U.S Northern Command, around 3,950 remain in Los Angeles alongside 700 Marines, who are protecting federal property from protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
Trump has defended the deployment of troops in Los Angeles, saying on his social media platform that the city “would be burning to the ground right now” if they were not sent. He has suggested doing the same in other U.S. cities, calling the L.A. deployment “the first, perhaps of many,” during an Oval Office news conference.
“The administration has unnecessarily and provocatively deployed the military in a way that reflects the very fears that our founding fathers had,” Maurer said. “Using the military as a police force in all but name.”
“The closer they [the military] act to providing security around a perimeter … the closer they act to detaining individuals, the closer they act to questioning individuals that are suspected of being illegal immigrants, the closer the military is pushed to that Posse Comitatus line,” Maurer said, referring to the law that prohibits use of troops in a law enforcement capacity on American soil. “That is a very dangerous place to be.”
Other speakers argued that the use of troops in Los Angeles jeopardizes service members, placing them in a environment they were never trained for, and pitting them against American citizens.
“Our Marines are our nation’s shock troops, and it’s entirely inappropriate that they’re deployed in the streets of Los Angeles,” said Joe Plenzler, a Marine combat veteran who served as platoon commander, weapons platoon commander and company executive officer for the 2nd Batallion 7th Marines, which is now deployed in downtown L.A.
Plenzler recalled that more than half of the men he served with in 2nd Batallion came from Spanish-speaking families, and some were in this country as legal permanent residents with green cards and had yet to enjoy all the benefits of citizenship.
Members of the California National Guard are deployed at a June 14 protest in downtown L.A.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
“Think about what might be going through their heads right now, as they’re being ordered to help ICE arrest and deport hardworking people who look a lot like people they would see at their own family reunions,” Plenzler said.
Plenzler also contrasted the training Marines receive with those of civilian law enforcement.
“We are not cops,” Plenzler said. “Marines aren’t trained in de-escalatory tactics required in community policing. We don’t deploy troops in civilian settings, typically because it increases the risk of excessive force, wrongful deaths and erosion of public trust.”
During the 1992 L.A. riots, Marines responded with the LAPD to a domestic dispute. One officer asked the Marines to cover him, and they, mistakenly believing he was asking them to open fire, fired 200 rounds into the home.
“Our troops are under-prepared, overstretched and overwhelmed,” said Christopher Purdy, founder of the nonprofit veteran advocacy group The Chamberlain Network and a veteran of the Army National Guard.
“Guard units doing these missions are often doing them with minimal preparation,” Purdy said, stating that many units are given a single civil unrest training block a year.
“When I deployed to Iraq, we spent weeks of intense training on cultural competency, local laws and customs, how we should operate in a blend of civil and combat operations,” Purdy said. “If we wouldn’t accept that kind of shortcut for a combat deployment, why are we accepting it now when troops are being put out on the front line in American streets?”
Each speaker reflected on the importance of holding the federal government accountable, not only for its treatment of active-duty troops, but also for how these men and women are being used on American soil.
“I reflect this Fourth of July on both the promise and the responsibility of freedom. Military family readiness is force readiness,” Jones said. “At Secure Families Initiative, we’re hearing from active-duty families: You can’t keep the force if families are stretched thin — or if troops are used against civilians.”
Added Maurer: “The rule of law means absolutely nothing if those that we democratically entrust to enforce it faithfully ignore it at will. And I think that’s where we are.”
The Lakers and free-agent center Jaxson Hayes have agreed up on a one-year contract for him to return to the team, according to people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
With Hayes, the Lakers now have a backup center after they agreed to a two-year deal with Deandre Ayton.
Hayes became the Lakers’ starting center when Anthony Davis was part of a trade that sent him to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic.
Despite shooting a career-high 72.2% from the field as a lob threat for the Lakers during the regular season, he struggled in the playoffs. He started the first four games against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first-round series but was so ineffective that he didn’t play more than 10 minutes in any game as the Lakers lost 4-1. He did not play at all in Game 5.
In 56 games during the regular season, Hayes averaged 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds.
July 3 (UPI) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested former middleweight world champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Wednesday in Studio City, Calif., due to alleged cartel ties.
Chavez “has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for his involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition and explosives,” the Department of Homeland Security said in a news release on Thursday.
“It is shocking the previous administration flagged this criminal illegal alien as a public safety threat, but chose not to prioritize his removal and let him leave and come back into our country,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
“Under President Trump, no one is above the law — including world-famous athletes.”
DHS accuses Chavez of being a “criminal illegal alien” and said the Biden administration determined he was not an immigration enforcement priority despite knowing he had been “flagged as a public safety threat.”
Chavez legally entered the country on a tourist visa in August 2023 and is “believed to be an affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel,” which is a designated foreign terrorist organization, according to the DHS.
The tourist visa expired in February 2025, and Chavez on April 2, 2024, filed an application to become a lawful permanent resident.
His application is based on being married to a U.S. citizen, who DHS says is connected to the Sinaloa Cartel through the now-dead son of cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.
DHS officials said Chavez made “multiple fraudulent statements” on the application, determined he illegally was in the United States and was removable as of Friday.
Officials with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in December had notified ICE that Chavez “is an egregious public threat.”
Despite the notice, the Biden administration on Jan. 3 allowed Chavez to re-enter and paroled him into the country at the San Ysidro, Calif., port of entry.
While in the United States, Chavez was arrested, charged and convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and driving without a license in 2012.
A district judge in 2023 issued an arrest warrant for Chavez for alleged organized criminal activities involving firearms, ammunition and explosives, according to DHS.
He also was arrested on Jan. 7, 2024, by Los Angeles Police and charged with illegal possession of an assault weapon and manufacture of a short-barreled rifle.
China insists it should have a say in the process to select Tibetan spiritual leader.
The Dalai Lama has announced that there will be another spiritual leader for Tibetan Buddhists.
As the Nobel Peace Prize laureate approaches the age of 90, attention has turned to the sensitive issue of his successor.
Each Dalai Lama is considered a “Living Buddha”. The current one fled to India in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese communists in Tibet and says his next reincarnation could be born among his followers there.
But Beijing considers the Dalai Lama a separatist and insists it has a veto over the choice, while the United States supports the Dalai Lama’s right to determine his own reincarnation.
So how will the selection process balance religion and regional politics?
And if it fails, what is the likelihood of having two Dalai Lamas?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Guests:
Robbie Barnett – Writer and researcher on modern Tibetan-Chinese history and politics, and a professor at SOAS University of London
Andy Mok – Geopolitical analyst and senior research fellow at the Center for China and Globalization
Dibyesh Anand – Political analyst and professor of international relations at the University of Westminster
The street is built in a giant overhanging cave, giving it its name of “shelters beneath the rocks” in the whitewashed town of Setenil de las Bodegas in Andalusia, Spain
The main street Calle Cuevas del Sol is built under a massive slab of overhanging rock(Image: Chiara Salvadori via Getty Images)
Nestled directly between Seville and Málaga, the breathtaking Spanish town of Setenil de las Bodegas boasts one of the globe’s most enchanting streets. Here, whitewashed houses are hewn straight from the rockface, known locally as “abrigos bajo las rocas”, or shelters beneath the rocks in English.
Located about 98 miles northeast of Cádiz, Setenil de las Bodegas earned its moniker for two distinct reasons. The first stems from the era of Reconquista, where it’s believed that Christians took 15 days to conquer the castle and made over seven attempts to reclaim the village.
This historical feat inspired the name “Setenil”, derived from the Latin “Septem Nihil”, which translates to “seven times no”. The second part of its name, Bodegas, meaning “wineries”, from its once thriving wine trade, reports the Express.
Today, the town is most known for its delicious almonds and olives, picked from the surrounding fields of olive trees. Home to roughly 3,000 people, Setenil de las Bodegas’ distinctive setting is along a narrow river gorge, extending along the course of Rio Trejo river.
The town itself has been described as one of the most picturesque towns in Andalusia. The canyon was formed naturally by water from the creek below.
There are several key sites that any visitor must see. Nazari Castle, which dates from at least the Almohad period in the 12th-century, once had about 40 towers. Today, only one remains, but it is possible to climb to the top for a couple of pounds, for which you are rewarded with beautiful views across the village and valley. The nearby Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación is a rare example of a Moorish and a Gothic church.
Setenil de las Bodegas is set along a narrow river gorge(Image: Gatsi via Getty Images)
Plaza de Andalucía is a perfect spot to stop for lunch, with the square offering a selection of bars and restaurants serving tapas and other dishes, and giving you the first glimpse of the rocky buildings.
In prehistoric times, it is believed that Troglodytes (cave dwellers) lived within the caves in this village, according to Salt in our Hair.
The modern town evolved from a fortified Moorish town that occupied a bluff overlooking a sharp bend in the Rio Trejo. Today, the houses built by villagers in the spaces between the rocks remain, preventing them from getting too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.
There are several streets which must be experienced. The main street – Calle Cuevas del Sol (“caves of the sun”) – is built under a massive slab of overhanging rock. It is home to many cave restaurants sandwiched between mammoth boulders and the charming river. One particular recommendation is wild asparagus soup, a delicacy in the village, according to Salt in our Hair.
Calle Cuevas de la Sombra (“caves of the shade”) is the narrowest street, while Calle Herrería is the oldest, known as the most romantic spot in Setenil. Couples often get a photo together under the plaque “Besame en este Rincon”, translating to “kiss me in this place”.
The whitewashed houses are built directly into the rocky cliffs surrounding the region (Image: Getty)
The best time to visit is usually in the morning and evening, as tour buses tend to arrive in the middle of the day. This makes the streets particularly busy in the summer, when temperatures can reach up to 40.
Spanish lunchtime is generally between 2 and 4pm. After this, locals will typically go for a siesta, and restaurants will not reopen again until around 8pm.
While Jerez is the closest airport, it is very small and mainly runs domestic flights. Most, therefore, travel from Málaga. From here, you can hire a car to give more flexibility, and enjoy the added benefit of the beautiful drive to the town, particularly between Setenil and Olvera (another white village in Andalusia) through olive groves and sunflower fields.
The town is about 20 to 30 minutes from Ronda and about an hour and a half from Málaga. It is also possible to book day tours from Málaga, but as previously mentioned these tend to arrive when the town is at its busiest and hottest.
On Tripadvisor, Calle Cuevas De La Sombra was described as “extremely cool to see” and being “great for photo opportunities”. Calle Cueva Del Sol too was highly recommended: “The buildings are filled with tourist shops, local wares boutiques and numerous restaurants and is packed with tourists, who create an amazing atmosphere.”
An unnamed woman this week sued prominent British soccer agent Jonathan Barnett, accusing him of raping her and keeping her as a “sex slave.”
The woman alleged in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles that Barnett coerced her into becoming his “sex slave” and used his company’s resources to aid in his control over her.
The woman, who was referred to in the lawsuit as “Jane Doe,” also sued Hollywood talent firm Creative Artists Agency and sports agency CAA Stellar, where Barnett served as executive chairman.
Barnett denied the allegations.
“The claims made in today’s complaint against me have no basis in reality and are untrue,” Barnett said in a statement. “We will vigorously defend this lawsuit through the appropriate legal process. I am looking forward to being entirely vindicated and exonerated.”
CAA said it first learned of the woman’s allegations through a press inquiry in 2024 and settlement demands from the woman’s attorney.
“While the complaint attempts to connect these allegations to CAA’s business, Ms. Doe has never been an employee, consultant, or contractor of CAA, ICM, or Stellar, nor has she ever had any business connection to CAA, ICM, or Stellar,” CAA said in its statement. “CAA takes any allegations of this nature seriously.”
Barnett exited Stellar in February 2024.
The woman, who currently resides in Australia, said Barnett had initially promised her employment at CAA Stellar and paid for her to move her children from Australia to the United Kingdom as part of the employment package, according to the lawsuit. But after she moved to the U.K., she alleged she was “trafficked, threatened, tortured, and held” in bondage in different locations throughout the world, including L.A., from 2017 to 2023, the lawsuit said.
The woman was introduced to Barnett by a friend in the mid-1990s and then reconnected with Barnett in 2017 after he sent her a message on LinkedIn, the lawsuit said. After the two met for lunch in London in 2017, Barnett offered her an employment package that included payment for moving expenses, sponsorship of her and her two children’s visas, school tuition for her children, housing and a starting salary of 4,000 pounds and a summer bonus, the lawsuit said.
After she moved to London, Barnett asked to meet the woman at a hotel room, where Barnett allegedly told her that he “owned” her and to call him “my Master,” the lawsuit said. Then he ordered her to remove her clothes and later struck her down and raped her, according to the lawsuit.
“Realizing she was powerless against a dangerous predator, Ms. Doe submitted to Barnett in order to avoid being severely beaten or even killed,” the lawsuit said.
The complaint alleged that Barnett referred to the woman as “slave” as well as other demeaning words like “dog” or “whore,” and demanded she send videos of herself doing degrading acts, including drinking her own urine, licking the toilet with her mouth, eating her own feces and whipping herself as “punishment.” The woman said Barnett punched, kicked, stomped on her fingers and whipped her, insisting she send him videos and photos of the wounds he inflicted to his company phone, the lawsuit said.
“To this day, Ms. Doe still has urinary tract infections, skin rashes, mouth ulcers, and bleeds from her vagina in an abnormal way as a result of Barnett’s horrific and barbaric torture and abuse,” the lawsuit said.
Barnett has been a leading figure in the sports representation business. In 2019, he ranked as No. 1 on Forbes’ most powerful sports agent list. A year later, the magazine named him the world’s top soccer agent, negotiating $1.42 billion in active contracts and transfer fees.
He negotiated deals for boxers — clients have included the former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis — before launching Stellar Sports with co-founder David Manasseh in 1992. The two men represented cricket players and later signed prominent soccer athletes such as Glen Johnson and Peter Crouch.
Stellar eventually became the world’s largest soccer agency, with a roster of more than 800 athletes when it sold to talent agency ICM Partners in 2020. Now owned by CAA, the firm helped make CAA the most valuable sports agency on Forbes’ 2022 list.
Barnett had served as CAA Stellar’s executive chairman until last year.
The lawsuit alleged that CAA, which acquired ICM in June 2022 and other defendants “turned a blind eye” to emails and other communications on company-owned devices and company-monitored accounts where he referred to her as “slave” and told her to “get back to work.”
CAA Stellar’s accounting firm BSG Valentine had guaranteed the apartment leases where he kept the woman and a Stellar assistant assisted Barnett in dropping off payments to the woman, the lawsuit said. During the workday, Stellar drivers would bring Barnett to where the woman was staying and wait for him while he beat and raped her, the lawsuit alleged.
In 2020, Stellar was negotiating its sale to ICM Partners. In January, July and September of that year, Stellar wired payments to the woman worth 20,400 pounds, the lawsuit said.
After Stellar was acquired, the company posted on its website a modern slavery statement that said ICM Stellar Sports is committed “to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place anywhere within either our business,” the lawsuit said.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the deportation of several immigrants who were put on a flight in May bound for South Sudan, a war-ravaged country where they have no ties.
The decision comes after the court’s conservative majority found that immigration officials can quickly deport people to third countries. The majority halted an order that had allowed immigrants to challenge any removals to countries outside their homeland where they could be in danger.
The court’s latest order makes clear that the South Sudan flight detoured to a naval base in Djibouti weeks ago can now complete the trip. It reverses findings from federal Judge Brian Murphy in Massachusetts, who said his order on those migrants still stands even after the high court lifted his broader decision.
The majority wrote that their decision on June 23 completely halted Murphy’s ruling and also rendered his decision on the South Sudan flight “unenforceable.” The court did not fully detail its legal reasoning on the underlying case, as is common on its emergency docket.
Two liberal justices, Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson, dissented, saying the ruling gives the government special treatment. “Other litigants must follow the rules, but the administration has the Supreme Court on speed dial,” Sotomayor wrote.
Attorneys for the eight migrants have said they could face “imprisonment, torture and even death” if sent to South Sudan, where escalating political tensions have threatened to devolve into another civil war.
“We know they’ll face perilous conditions, and potentially immediate detention, upon arrival,” Trina Realmuto, executive director of the National Immigration Litigation Alliance, said Thursday.
The push comes amid a sweeping immigration crackdown by Trump’s Republican administration, which has pledged to deport millions of people who are living in the United States illegally. The Trump administration has called Murphy’s finding “a lawless act of defiance.”
The White House and Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Authorities have reached agreements with other countries to house immigrants if authorities can’t quickly send them back to their homelands. The eight men sent to South Sudan in May had been convicted of serious crimes in the U.S.
Murphy, who was nominated by Democratic President Biden, didn’t prohibit deportations to third countries. But he found migrants must have a real chance to argue they could be in danger of torture if sent to another country.
The men have been held in a converted shipping container on the naval base in Djibouti since Murphy found the administration had violated his order by failing to allow them a chance to challenge the removal to South Sudan. They have since expressed a fear of being sent there, Realmuto said.
“Of course, if we had the possibility to change everything, we would change everything for sure. But this is a hard day for us.”
Portugal boss Francisco Neto joined in the tributes to Diogo Jota as thousands of fans also paid their respects during the team’s Euro 2025 opener against Spain.
Liverpool forward Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, both died early on Thursday morning when the Lamborghini car they were travelling in crashed in the Spanish province of Zamora.
On an emotional evening, a heartfelt rendition of Portugal’s national anthem was followed by an impeccably observed minute’s silence before kick-off, during which a black-and-white image of Jota was displayed on the big stadium screens in Bern.
“It was a really tough day to play football, because this life is much more than a game, much more than football,” said Portugal forward Jessica Silva.
“Of course everyone is sad. It’s heavy, my heart is heavy – much more important things than playing a game.”
Portugal fans held up placards with messages paying tribute to the player who is also being mourned in Liverpool, while both sets of players wore black armbands.
Despite having relentless support from their fans throughout the 90 minutes, Portugal fell to a 5-0 defeat in Bern as world champions and tournament favourites Spain began their pursuit for a first European crown.
Speaking in his post-match news conference, coach Neto, who appeared to hold back tears during the minute’s silence, described Jota as a devoted supporter of the women’s side.
“Diogo followed our team because he loved the county,” said Neto, who explained he first met Jota while coaching at under-19 level.
“Diogo always, when I talked to him, always knew the result. He followed the team, some players and this is the culture we have in Portugal.
“Today is a really, really sad day because two of us lost our lives. So young. It is not a good day.”
Donald Trump says his sweeping tax cuts will grow the economy. But, critics say the bill will increase national debt.
Dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, President Donald Trump’s signature policy bill would slash taxes, largely benefitting the wealthiest Americans.
To pay for it, federal spending would be reduced, including on Medicaid, food stamps and student loans. Supporters say the bill could jumpstart economic growth and create jobs.
Critics, including some Republicans, say millions of Americans would pay the price. And the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill would actually add an estimated $3.3 trillion to debt over a decade.
Why did Canada scrap its digital tax on US tech companies?
The mineral-rich Arctic island is open for tourism. Whale-watching tours, excursions to the iconic puffin island and guided charters through remote settlements are just the beginning of what Greenland has to offer visitors.
Upernavik is in the centre of Greenland’s tourist trail (Image: Christophe Boisvieux via Getty Images)
One of the world’s most striking and least visited countries is bucking the anti-tourism trend.
Greenland is extending an open invitation to globetrotters and sharing a warm message with eager adventurers across the globe: We’re all set for your arrival.
“Come visit Greenland,” invites Nukartaa Andreassen, an employee at a water taxi service in Nuuk. “Learn about it, learn about us. We love to have you. We love to tell our stories and our culture.”
This island, rich in minerals and nestled in the Arctic, is embracing tourism with open arms. From whale-spotting odysseys to treks to the famed puffin island and guided tours of distant hamlets, Greenland is eager to exhibit its charms, hoping to shift focus away from past political squabbles, notably with Donald Trump.
Greenland is replete with natural wonders (Image: Juan Maria Coy Vergara via Getty Images)
“Our goal and mission is to present and be the ambassadors of Greenland,” declares Casper Frank Møller, CEO of Raw Arctic, a Nuuk-based tour operation. “and to show what beauty you can experience while you’re here.”
Following the initiation of a newfangled flight path between Nuuk and Newark, New Jersey, expectations are high for a surge in tourist interest this year. The first-ever direct link from the United States to Greenland via an American carrier launched with fanfare on June 14.
Previously, U.S. voyagers had to stopover in Iceland or Denmark before continuing their journey to Greenland. This development has simplified travel significantly, much to the delight of travellers like Doug Jenzen, who was among the inaugural passengers on the United Airlines flight departing from New Jersey.
“I arrived with the intention of exploring some of the natural wonders on the world’s largest island, aiming to promote ecotourism and sustainable travel while bolstering the local economy,” stated Jenzen.
Cruise ships are already able to dock on the island, but they contribute less to businesses catering to tourists as passengers typically eat and sleep onboard.
In 2024, Greenland welcomed around 150,000 tourists, according to Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s business minister.
“We’re keen to expand the tourism sector. It’s a great fit for many in Greenland,” added Nathanielsen. “Tourism is about good vibes. It’s about sharing culture, history. It’s about storytelling. And as Inuit, that’s very much part of our heritage.”
Earlier this year, Greenland found itself in the global spotlight when Trump announced his desire to gain control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory, either through purchase or potentially by force.
Denmark, a NATO ally, along with Greenland, have firmly stated that the island is not for sale and have condemned reports of the U.S. gathering intelligence there.
Despite the diplomatic strain, Frank Møller of Raw Arctic sees a silver lining.
It is looking to expand its tourism industry(Image: Christine Zenino Travel Photography via Getty Images)
“It has kind of put Greenland on the world map. And it’s definitely a situation that Raw Arctic has used to our advantage,” he said.
However, he emphasised that any expansion of the tourism industry should occur at a pace that respects the voices and comfort levels of the approximately 56,000 residents on the island.
Andreassen, from Nuuk Water Taxi, agreed. “It’s very important for me to tell my own story. Because I always feel like when I meet new people, I always introduce a whole Greenland,” she remarked. “It’s important for me to show our own culture, our own nature. Not by television, not by other people from other countries.”
During a boat trip in June, Pinar Saatci, a 59-year-old holidaymaker from Turkey, was thrilled to observe several whales leaping out of the sea.
“It’s very exciting to be here, at the other part of the world, so far away from home,” she exclaimed. “It’s a very exciting and unforgettable moment.”
Risskov Rejser has been organising jaunts to Greenland for Danish globetrotters via her travel agency. Nevertheless, she harbours concerns over the effects of a deluge of tourists.
“For me, the worst thing would be if mass tourism starts and people come here, and sort of look upon the Greenland people as if they were a living museum,” she stated. “It has to be done in a respectful way and you have to consider what the consequences are.”
Love Island fans may be in for a huge treat, as host Maya Jama gave away a ‘huge clue’ that a major twist may be coming to the ITV2 dating show very soon…
Maya Jama drops ‘huge clue’ that something huge is coming to Love Island very soon(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)
Yesterday, fans were left in shock when Alima and Ryan were brutally dumped from the villa. However, their dumping was done via text, as host Maya was nowhere to be seen.
It’s not unusual for Islanders to be dumped without Maya in the villa, but when she does rock up, Love Island fans know something huge is coming. The 30-year-old host was last seen in the sleepover villa, as she informed the Islanders that their actions had consequences.
In scenes last week, Helena chose to recouple with Giorgio, and bring him to the main villa, when Maya later informed her that it meant her current partner, Shea, had been dumped from the villa. As the Islanders returned to the main villa, Maya disappeared from screens, but from her Instagram stories – it looks like she’ll be back very soon.
Maya revealed she was back in Mallorca this evening(Image: @mayajama/Instagram)
On Thursday evening, the host took to her Instagram story to inform fans she was back in Mallorca, with some stunning sunset views. Seeing as she has to get back to London by Sunday to host the After Sun show, it’s safe to say she’ll be heading into the villa in the coming days, if she hasn’t already.
Should that be the case, it means the scenes will be playing out on our screens sometime soon – but what could the huge twist be?
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “Maya is going back to the villa soon as she’s back in Mallorca from what i saw on her IG.”
Love Island fans are convinced Casa Amor is round the corner (Image: ITV/Shutterstock)
What she’ll be entering the villa for is currently unknown, but many predict the iconic Casa Amor will be starting soon…
“I smell Casa Amor coming very soon,” wrote one fan, while another said: “Casa Amor is soon and there’s no strong couples… There will genuinely be 30 people in that villa.”
Despite Casa Amor being a fan favourite segment in the show, this year, fans don’t think it will bring the same level of drama. In previous years, the new villa has been known to break up some of the strongest couples.
Fans now predict that due to there not being many solid couples in the villa, more Islanders than ever before will chose to couple up.
This series promises more twists and turns than ever, so is Maya heading into the villa for Casa Amor? Or could it be something else?
Love Island 2025 airs every night at 9PM on ITV2 and ITVX.
AARHUS, Denmark — In the windswept gardens of a Danish chateau, President Volodymyr Zelensky and some of Ukraine’s main European backers weighed options Thursday for filling the gap after the Trump administration paused weapons shipments to his country.
The U.S. move affects high-demand munitions, including Patriot missiles, the AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missile and shorter-range Stinger missiles. They are needed to counter incoming missiles, bring down Russian aircraft or counter drone attacks.
But they are in short supply, none are cheap, and some simply can’t be sourced elsewhere.
“We count on the continuation of American support because there are some items which Europe … doesn’t have for today,” Zelensky told reporters in Aarhus, Denmark, as a military helicopter hovered above and security personnel watched nearby woods.
Chief among them: Patriot missile systems and interceptors. “This is crucial,” he said.
Russia’s new push to capture more territory has put Ukraine’s defenses under severe strain, with the war now in its fourth year. Russian missiles and drones are battering Ukrainian cities. U.S.-led efforts to find a peace settlement have stalled.
It’s still unclear even to Zelensky what the White House intends for the weapons shipments. “I hope that maybe tomorrow, or close days, these days, I will speak about it with President Trump,” he said.
Europe’s reason to act
Many in the European Union are keen to step up. They see Russia’s invasion as a threat to their own security. Officials have warned that President Vladimir Putin could try to test Europe’s defenses in three to five years.
“All of us hope that the U.S. will continue the support for Ukraine,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, flanking Zelensky. “But if there are any gaps, then I personally believe that we should be willing to fill in.”
Denmark — a key Ukraine backer — has just taken over the EU presidency for six months.
“The war in Ukraine has never only been about Ukraine. This is a war about the future of Europe,” she said. Most EU countries are members of NATO, which has just agreed that allies should invest 5% of the gross domestic product in defense.
Russia is the chief threat that warrants such spending, although Trump did cajole the Europeans and Canada into agreeing on the figure, which will require them to spend tens of billions of dollars more over the next decade.
Sourcing defense funds
Since the Trump administration warned that its security priorities lie elsewhere and that Europe must fend for itself, the European Commission’s priority has been to find extra money.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen launched the EU’s big funding gun with $176 billion that countries, including Ukraine, can use to make joint purchases of priority weapons.
The EU’s executive branch also has loosened the rules on countries running up debt if they use the money for defense purposes. It hopes that hundreds of billions of extra euros could be made available, if members use the opportunity to spend more.
Then there are sanctions against Russia. EU nations are working on yet another raft of measures, but they are getting harder to agree on. It now falls to Denmark to try to chaperone the latest sanctions through.
“Russia is on the brink of recession,” noted von der Leyen, standing next to Zelensky. “Russia’s overheated war economy is coming to its limits. So for us, it is important to increase the pressure so that [Putin] comes to the negotiation table.”
Investing in Ukraine, the Danish way
Frederiksen’s government has led the way in investing in Ukraine’s defense industry, which can produce arms and ammunition more quickly and cheaply than elsewhere in Europe. She believes it’s the most effective way to help.
She also recently invited Ukrainian companies to set up shop on safer ground in Denmark, and the first companies could start production there in September. Danish officials are urging their European partners to follow suit.
Ukraine estimates that about 40% of its defense industrial capacity could be capitalized on if more European money were spent there.
Security and EU membership
Frederiksen said that helping Ukraine to join the EU is a security priority, but Hungary stands in the way. Prime Minister Viktor Orban insists that Ukraine should remain a buffer zone between Russia and NATO countries.
EU membership is meant to be a merit-based process, and Denmark has said that “all political and practical means” will be used to persuade Hungary — a small EU country and the only one standing in Ukraine’s way — to lift its veto.
Zelensky said Thursday that Ukraine has made significant progress in aligning with the EU’s rules despite the war, and called for the first phase of membership negotiations to begin as soon as possible.
“Sometimes it’s just difficult to be together in one building, all the government [and] the parliamentarians because of the attacks,” he explained.
Less palatable options
Calls are mounting for the Europeans to use Russian assets that they froze after the full-scale invasion in 2022 to help Ukraine. At the end of March, about $320 billion worth — the bulk of the assets — was being held by Belgian clearing house Euroclear.
The interest earned on those assets is being used to fund a $50-billion scheme set up by the Group of Seven powers to keep Ukraine’s economy afloat.
Some European leaders worry that confiscating Russia’s assets would deprive Ukraine of those profits — estimated at more than $3.5 billion a year. They fear it would also be fraught with legal obstacles and could harm the reputation of the euro single currency on international markets.
Another possibility might be for the Europeans to buy weapons directly from the United States but asked Thursday about that possibility — as well as the confiscation of Russian assets — neither Frederiksen nor von der Leyen would comment.
The Angels placed rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb on Thursday.
Moore left the Angels’ 8-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night with the injury. Moore suffered the injury when he dove for Ozzie Albies’ ground ball in the sixth inning. Moore’s hand bent awkwardly when he hit the ground.
Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery said he was grateful Moore would not require surgery, though he wouldn’t put a timetable on how much time the rookie might miss.
“Anytime you see somebody like him have an injury like that, you fear the worst,” Montgomery said, adding the hope Moore could miss two weeks might be “looking at the best-case scenario.”
Moore, a 2024 first-round draft pick from Tennessee, was hitting .189 in 53 at-bats following his promotion to the Angels on June 13.
Infielder Chad Stevens, whose contract was selected from triple-A Salt Lake, moved into the starting lineup at second base on Thursday night in his major league debut.
“He’s been playing really well,” Montgomery said of Stevens. “He’s done everything he can do to earn this opportunity.”
The 26-year-old Stevens was hitting .307 with 14 homers at Salt Lake.
The Angels released right-hander Héctor Neris, who had a 7.80 ERA in 23 games.
July 3 (UPI) — The Environmental Protection Agency suspended 144 employees on Thursday and began investigating their participation in signing a recent dissent letter accusing the Trump administration of politicizing the agency.
EPA officials justified the suspensions because the workers included their official titles in the letter signed by current and former 278 EPA employees.
The agency “has a zero-tolerance policy for career bureaucrats unlawfully undermining, sabotaging and undercutting the administration’s agenda as voted for by the great people of this country last November,” EPA press secretary Brigit Hirsch said in a written statement shared with The New York Times.
An official with the American Federation of Government Employees Council 238 local denounced the EPA worker suspensions.
The suspensions are “clearly an act of retaliation,” and the union will “protect our members to the full extent of the law,” AFGE Council 238 Vice President Justin Chen told The New York Times.
Among the letter’s signatories, 173 signed their names and 105 signed anonymously.
The declaration of dissent accuses the EPA’s leadership of engaging in “harmful deregulation” and was sent to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on Monday.
The letter also accuses the agency of promoting a culture of fear, undermining public trust and ignoring scientific consensus while benefiting what it calls “polluters.”
It says the EPA has politicized the agency and endangers public health “around the world.”
EPA officials notified the 144 suspended workers in emails that were circulated on Thursday.
The emails said each recipient was suspended with pay until July 17 while an administrative investigation into the matter proceeded, CNN reported.
The dissent letter was organized by the non-profit Stand Up for Science, which was founded in February.
Its founding was done in response to federal reductions in research funding, censorship of scientific work and “targeted attacks” on diversity, equity and inclusion.
The non-profit acknowledged the suspension of EPA workers for signing the dissent declaration.
“We’re honored to be chosen by the brave heroes at the EPA to host their public Declaration of Dissent here,” SUFS said in a statement posted on its website.
“We are also aware that some signatories have received emails placing them on administrative leave.”
