Press — 2026-06-19

BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More Just because it’s normal, doesn’t mean it’s not incredibly annoying. I am a staff writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team who focuses primarily on practical and problem-solving…

Norway MP’s join viral World Cup ‘Viking Row’ trend Norwegian lawmakers paused a parliamentary session on Thursday to perform the team’s trademark “Viking Row” celebration. The gesture has become a symbol of support for #Norway at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with fans recreating the rowing chant across…

Ukraine urges EU to pressure Russia to end war before winter Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told the European Council that if the war with Russia continues into the winter, his country will need urgent energy assistance. The plea comes after Ukraine launched one of its largest drone swa…

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon in sudden clash surge with Hezbollah Witnesses say Lebanese citizens have been killed and Israeli soldiers wounded amid a new Israeli offensive in southern Lebanon. Social media video shows rockets and helicopters in the skies above Kfar Tebnit and Ali al-Taher. Save …

The Scottish Conservatives have won a Westminster by-election for the first time in more than 50 years, taking Aberdeen South from the SNP. The seat, vacated by the SNP's Stephen Flynn, was won by Tory MSP Douglas Lumsden. Shortly afterwards the SNP claimed a victory in the Arbroath and Broughty Fer…

BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More Chic swimsuits guaranteed to make a splash. I'm a contributing writer that has made my passion for online shopping into a profession. Unless otherwise specified, all sizes i…

I don’t have the bandwidth to workshop this right now, so let’s circle back. Note: The original comment was removed by a moderator.  "It's thirty times worse if you are disagreeing with someone, for good reason, but they can't accept it, so instead they say, 'Ok, I see that we aren't aligned, no wor…

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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More I’m glad I caught you before you missed out on these toilet-cleaning jelly stamps. I'm a resident writer on the Buzzfeed Shopping team, where my love for shopping (and dooms…

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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More If just the thought of summer makes you break out into a sweat and itch all over, then you’ll want to check out this list ASAP. I'm a resident writer on the Buzzfeed Shoppin…

Beth Kraemer leads in College Consulting (iCC), where she and her team advise students and families navigating college admissions. Writing about the college admissions process and its real-world impact brings her back to her undergraduate days at Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism. Her work …

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Greater Manchester mayor’s victory in Makerfield clears path for bid to unseat Starmer as prime minister. Save Share Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has cruised to victory in a high-stakes by-election in northern England, paving the way for him to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the …

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The US has dropped its naval blockade of Iran after the two countries signed a deal to end the war in the Middle East. US Central Command confirmed the end of the blockade on X "in accordance with the President's direction", and said some US vessels would remain "in the general area". Soon afterward…

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Ayoub Baghdad has only just arrived in the US to follow his home team in the World Cup. But already he's been stunned by one big thing - and it's not at all related to football - the sheer size of basically everything in the States. "Everything is big, even the Coke is big," Baghdad says, referring …

BC Place Vancouver was a battlefield as Kone was stretchered off, Qatar got 2 red cards, and both teams brawled after full time. Save Share Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to clinch their first-ever World Cup victory in a Group B match, marred by a horrific injury to the home team’s midfielder Is…

Obama opens presidential centre with call for unity Former US President Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago, using the occasion to call for unity, urging Americans to reject division and invest in the next generation. Save Share

A British actress, who appeared in an Eastenders spin-off and a Jason Statham movie, has been charged with allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth into Australia from West Africa. Emaa Hussen, 34, appeared in a Sydney court on Thursday after she was charged with attempting to import a commercial q…

Paint peeling after $14 million memorial pool renovation Paint is peeling and algae is blooming less than two weeks after the $14 million renovation of DC’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. US President Donald Trump promised to ‘fix’ the landmark, but it’s been plagued with problems despite the mul…

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EU won't lift key Iran sanctions until formal nuclear deal reached Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane explains that the EU won’t lift crucial sanctions on Iran until a formal nuclear agreement is reached. The bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas also clarified that human rights-related sanctions will cont…

BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More A few less “I’m bored” comments would be a win. I am a contributor and former BuzzFeed Shopping editor who loves finding new problem-solving products, zero-waste swaps, and …

Supporters call the bill a governance reform, while opponents see a turning point for Zimbabwe's political future. Save Share Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwean lawmakers have approved a bill that would replace direct presidential elections with a vote by parliament, a proposal that supporters say would …

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It's hot, everyone's grumbling and nobody in your house can sleep - which means summer has officially arrived. Temperatures are set to soar above 30C (86F) in parts of the UK over the next few days. Whether you are staying at home or planning a holiday abroad, battling the heat can be hard - especia…

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US vice president says 60-day negotiating period between Washington and Tehran has begun after deal to end war signed. Save Share

Dan Dakich reacts to 7X NBA champion Robert Horry’s bold advice urging Caitlin Clark to finally fight back and retaliate the next time she takes a flagrant foul. The biggest rivalry in the WNBA delivered. Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream squad rolled into Indy and handed Caitlin Clark a brutal 108-…

Women's basketball legend Nancy Lieberman credited Caitlin Clark for the WNBA's new CBA, and revealed her passion for prostate cancer awareness. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark turned the pregame tunnel into a reveal moment Thursday, arriving at Gainbridge Fieldhouse all smiles while carrying her f…

U.S. Southern Command said a strike targeting a vessel linked to designated terrorist organizations in the Eastern Pacific killed three alleged narco-terrorists (Credit: X@Southcom).  The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike Thursday on a vessel it said was involved in drug trafficking in the E…

Former USMNT Head Coach Bob Bradley joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Christian Pulisic’s calf injury to determine if he’ll be ready vs. Australia, as well as USMNT’s 4-1 win over Paraguay. As the U.S. men's national soccer team looks to build on its emphatic 4-1 victory over Paraguay when it faces Aus…

WWE NXT champion Tony D'Angelo talks about his upcoming title defense at The Great American Bash with Fox News Digital. Tony D’Angelo has held the WWE NXT Championship for a few months and his upcoming title defense at The Great American Bash may prove to be his biggest test yet. Naraku burst onto t…

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House Homeland Security Committee Democrats hold an unsanctioned field hearing in Newark, NJ, to investigate an ICE detention facility amid recent riots. Congressional correspondent Bill Melugin details how Democrats, unable to call sanctioned hearings, are hosting their own "shadow hearing" led by …

Country star, Jelly Roll, walked the red carpet at the 2024 ACM Awards with his wife, Bunnie Xo. Bunnie XO is setting the record straight about her divorce from Jelly Roll. In a recent episode of her podcast, "Dumb Blonde," the 46-year-old podcaster spoke out about her divorce from the country music…

Bobby Jones was born on March 17, 1902, in Atlanta, Georgia, and became one of the greatest amateur golfers in history. As a teenager, he reached the third round of the U.S. Amateur at age 14, showing early promise. He went on to win 13 major championships, all as an amateur, a record that still sta…

Dan Dakich analyzes the U.S. men's national soccer team's impressive 4-1 World Cup victory against Paraguay. He emphasizes the team's speed and confidence, attributing it to many players' experience at higher levels. This strong start positions the USA team well for their upcoming FIFA World Cup 202…

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed three former US presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and the public to the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday - an opening in the works in the decade since the 44th president left the Oval Office. The Chicago campus funct…

Ray Steir tells Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., how, while deployed, he was called to resign for ‘disservice’ amid clashing perspectives with board. (Credit: Office of Rep. Lisa McClain) House GOP Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, R-Mich., rebuked a school board in Richmond, Michigan, after some of it…

Townhall.com columnist Dustin Grage discusses how Minneapolis is considering legalizing bathhouses after a 38-year ban on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ The Minneapolis City Council received widespread support for repealing the longstanding ban on venues, such as bathhouses, ahead of an upcoming vote on Wedn…

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Amber heat health alerts are in place across southern England, with a potential heatwave set to develop this weekend. Temperatures are set to climb above 30C (86F) during Friday. The Met Office said it could reach 32C in the south of England on Sunday, and potentially 34C or higher on Monday. The UK…

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