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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

When will social media ban start and what platforms are included?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.

The US and Iran have agreed a deal. How soon could things go back to normal?
Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

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.

Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in jail.

Award-winning investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83
The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.

US musician Oliver Tree dies as two helicopters crash mid-air
The singer-songwriter is among six people presumed dead in air crash over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Trump and thousands of others watch UFC fight on White House lawn
Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.

New attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales
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 and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.

Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran striker
Iran's striker Mehdi Taremi said the country's political predicament "undermines the joy of the World Cup".

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" player at the World Cup.

Brighton's Yasin Ayari scores 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.

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola's fascinating day of scouting
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.

Graham Potter's journey from last-chance saloon to World Cup redemption
For a manager who was dismissed by West Ham in September after failing at Chelsea before that, few would have expected Graham Potter to be steering a nation to a winning start in the World Cup this summer.

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.

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.

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.

Is the convertible heading into the sunset?
UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?

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.

Why I sold my business to my staff
As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

Canadian lynx one of big cat sightings in Welsh countryside
Fifteen "big cats" were reported to authorities in Wales between January 2020 and July 2025.

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

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.

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

China detains two leaders of influential underground church
More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.

Barman raises a glass after £3.5m Omaze house win
Darren Summers thought he was being pranked when a caller rang to tell him.

Summer warmth to return this week with highs of up to 30C
A warmer week is ahead, though rain remains in the forecast for some.

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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

World Cup hydration breaks - who are the winners and losers?
They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks?