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Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with an Iran deal and a UFC cage fight at the White House
Before the fights began, the president said an agreement to end the conflict "is now complete."

A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the U.S. naval blockade
Details of the deal were not immediately available. Key mediator Pakistan said the signing will be Friday in Switzerland.

Cooler and quiet overnight
Low temperatures will fall into the 40s and 50s.

In Focus: How Juneteenth has evolved in the Madison area
Annie Weatherby-Flowers is co-founder of Madison’s Juneteenth events.

In Focus: Here’s what’s planned for Juneteenth celebrations in Milwaukee
Nicole Goins, co-chair of the Milwaukee Juneteenth Parade, talks about the positive impact they have on the community. 

In Focus: Milwaukee alderwoman shares the importance of Juneteenth
Milwaukee Ald. Sharlen Moore joined Spectrum News to talk about the impact it has on her and for her constituents. 

Celebrating Juneteenth in Wisconsin
Ryan Burk talks with local leaders about this year's Juneteenth celebrations across the state.

Misiorowski throws first professional complete game on another night of record velocity
Jacob Misiorowski keeps setting records for velocity by a starting pitcher.

Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs
Legislation in two of the nation's most populous states could force 3D printers to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns

Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' U.S.
The order comes in response to a lawsuit by conservation and historical organizations over National Park Service policies.

Waukesha County man fights aggressive brain tumor diagnosis
Nearly two years ago, Doug Erickson was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain tumor.

Misiorowski strikes out 15 in complete-game 1-hitter as Brewers beat Phillies 6-0
Misiorowski (8-2) didn’t walk a batter in facing the minimum number of batters, throwing 95 pitches, 74 for strikes.

Kenosha County cleaning up after Thursday's severe storm
Residents in Kenosha County have been busying cleaning up after Thursday night’s severe storms.

Businesses around Milwaukee embrace the World Cup
Restaurants and bars are hosting watch parties and decorating everything soccer.

Milwaukee police shoot, kill suspect near 8500 block of West Kaul Avenue
The suspect, a 22-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 12:50 p.m.

SSM Health St. Mary's hospital nurses vote to unionize
This marks the largest private-sector union election in recent Wisconsin history.

Tremaine Jones sentenced to life in prison for killing MPD Officer Kendall Corder
A jury found Tremaine Jones guilty on all charges in the murder of Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder on April 3.

Man convicted of killing 6 deer hunters in 2004 dies
The State Department of Corrections confirmed Chai Vang died at a hospital Wednesday.

‘Water for Elephants’ brings the circus to Madison for its Wisconsin premiere
The show, based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from June 16-21.

Family of son left inside car in tow lot after crash sues City of Milwaukee
The lawsuit says following the crash on June 1, 2023, Milwaukee police failed to check if there was a body in the car before impounding it.

World News

Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.

OnlyFans 'agents' control and threaten creators while taking half their earnings, BBC finds
Dozens of women on OnlyFans describe being exploited by managers who promised to help maximise profits.

Assisted dying returns to Parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.

Russian strikes kill nine in Ukraine and damage historic cathedral, officials say
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people and wounded three others.

Brighton's Yasin Ayari scores at World Cup but refuses to celebrate
Yasin Ayari scores a stunner for Sweden against Tunisia but refuses to celebrate. The Brighton midfielder could have represented the opposition as his father is Tunisian.

Arrest made after seizure of Russian oil tanker in Channel
National Crime Agency officers detain an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences.

Trump hosts UFC cage fight on the White House lawn
Thousands were expected to attend the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday.

Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement".

Oil prices slide after US-Iran deal announced
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.

11 skydivers and pilot killed in US plane crash
The plane had just taken off in the US state of Missouri, but failed to gain altitude, according to local emergency responders.

Jude Bellingham criticism 'hard to read' says Jordan Henderson
England's Jordan Henderson says he finds it "hard to read" what is written about Jude Bellingham but believes the midfielder can be the team's "X-factor" at the World Cup.

Wirtz, Isak & Diomande shine at World Cup as Iraola plots Liverpool revival
Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Yan Diomande all shine as the World Cup provides a perfect scouting opportunity for new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, says Phil McNulty.

Ex-England boss Gareth Southgate not a TV pundit as he thinks it is 'best to keep out of the way'
Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a pundit at the World Cup because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the side's chances.

The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return
Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti.

Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanon
Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.

Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps
Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.

The Papers: 'Australia plus' social media ban and 'Russian incursion'
A number of the papers preview the announcement of a ban on social media for under-16s on Monday.

Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation
Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist.

Jurors, lawyers and social workers face 'resilience test' in inaccessible courts
Access issues faced by wheelchair users in courts include broken lifts, “unsafe” ramps and unsuitable toilets.

As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff
Some six million bosses of American firms will be entering retirement between now and 2035.

Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.

Our newborn baby died four years ago and we still don't know why
Kianty and Conor Simpson have yet to scatter son Jacob's ashes as no inquest has been held for him.

Surge in scams as fraudsters use AI to target people
On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.

Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how
Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.

Summer warmth to return this week but rain will linger for some
A warmer week is ahead, though rain remains in the forecast for some.

Mark Carney visits ancestral village in Mayo
Mark Carney will meet his cousins on Sunday in Aughagower - the village his grandparents, Robert and Nora Moran, left when they emigrated to Canada in 1925.

Hamilton's first Ferrari win a statement to himself and rest of F1
Lewis Hamilton's win in Barcelona was a moment of redemption after a first season at Ferrari that left him questioning himself, and others questioning him.

UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

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Royal Marines Take Control Of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.

The battle in rural America against AI data centres
Utah approves the world’s largest data centre (62sq miles) but opposition is growing

Wirtz, Isak & Diomande shine at World Cup as Iraola plots Liverpool revival
Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Yan Diomande all shine as the World Cup provides a perfect scouting opportunity for new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, says Phil McNulty.