The Guardian Culture

UFC 6 review: a bloody, brilliant MMA fighting game

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S; EA Vancouver/Electronic ArtsMicromanaging your fighter is a little tedious, but the action is thrilling in this authentically detailed sporting simulationBecoming a professional fighter takes years of repetition, drilling techniques and training footwork until everything is instinctual. Your body needs an automatic answer for every limb, from every angle. In MMA, which encompasses every martial art, it’s even harder.EA Sports’ UFC 6 realistically captures the grin

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

The Guardian

Seven-year-old Abdiqadir was hit in a US airstrike. Without a $750 operation, he may lose his ability to walk

Abdiqadir Salah was pierced by shrapnel in a bombing that killed 12 in Somalia. But as the US denies civilians were hurt they face no hope of compensationRead more: Killed walking home from school: why did Somali children become targets of US drone strikes?A seven-year-old boy who was riddled with shrapnel during a deadly US airstrike in Somalia faces losing his ability to walk unless he has a £750 emergency operation.But Abdiqadir Salah’s family cannot afford the surgery and the US – which refu

general  Jun 17, 2026

NY Times Business

The Cloud Has Sound: The Unrelenting and Unseen Cost of the A.I. Boom

As tech giants rush to build big data centers, some residents who live near them say a constant low-frequency vibration is ruining their health and homes.

business  Jun 17, 2026

Science Daily

A daily probiotic may help relieve depression and anxiety

A small clinical trial suggests that probiotics may offer a surprising mental health boost for older adults with depression. Seniors who took a daily probiotic alongside their regular antidepressant treatment experienced slightly greater improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms than those who received a placebo.

science  Jun 17, 2026

NY Times Business

A New Era of Super-Hybrids to Ease Range Anxiety

Extended-range electric vehicles promise to reduce costs and appeal to America’s appetite for adventure. And they’re coming to showrooms soon.

business  Jun 17, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Wall Street Wants to Cryptofy Your Stocks

Putting stocks and other assets on the blockchain can make trading faster, smoother and available 24/7, say the technology’s boosters.

business  Jun 17, 2026

NY Times World

How Ecuador’s Andes Created a Language of Its Own

In Ecuador’s highlands, a seamless mix of Kichwa and Spanish creates a language that bends grammar, adds melody and goes unnoticed by many who speak it every day.

general  Jun 17, 2026

BBC Sport

Tottenham sign Scotland forward Hanson from Villa

Tottenham have signed Scotland international Kirsty Hanson from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.

sports  Jun 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

I'm 70 With a $1 Million IRA. What's the Best Way to Make It Last?

business  Jun 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

No premium credit card? No problem — here’s how to access airport lounges without paying hefty annual credit card fees

business  Jun 17, 2026

Variety

‘Thelma & Louise’ Musical Reveals Full Cast for Young Vic World Premiere

London’s Young Vic has unveiled the complete cast for its upcoming world premiere of “Thelma & Louise,” filling out the ensemble around previously announced leads Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker. Among the new additions are Trevor Dion Nicholas, Jordan Luke Gage, Samuel Edwards, Alex Gibson-Giorgio, Letita Hector, Tamlyn Henderson and Jack Butterworth. Nicholas (“Hercules,” “Hadestown”) […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

The Guardian

Trump backs G7 leaders’ call for wider talks on Iranian missile programme

Joint statement welcomes Trump’s deal with Iran to end war and calls for further talks involving European leadersEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump has backed a joint G7 leaders’ statement that welcomes the deal he has struck with Iran but says a follow-on agreement is necessary to rein in Iran’s ballistic missile programme, an issue not directly addressed in the memorandum of understanding that is due to be signed on Friday by Iran and the US.The statement says future negotiations with Ir

general  Jun 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Mountain Express trustee fails to reach settlement with former co-CEOs

business  Jun 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Is Intel the Comeback Stock of the Decade?

business  Jun 17, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

JPMorgan’s Gimber Sees Value in European Stocks After Oil Shock

European equities offer value opportunities following the recent decline in oil prices, particularly consumer-facing stocks and energy-sensitive cyclicals, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Hugh Gimber.

business  Jun 17, 2026

Variety

Prime Video Pushes Beyond Streaming to Build APAC Entertainment Hub, Top Executives Reveal at APOS

Prime Video is doubling down on its ambition to become a unified entertainment destination across Asia-Pacific, with executives highlighting the company’s expanding ecosystem strategy during the APOS conference session “The APAC Playbook: How Prime Video Is Shaping Streaming’s Future.” Gaurav Gandhi, VP of APAC and ANZ at Prime Video, described the region as a powerful […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Binance Set to Lose EU Operating License as Greece Poised to Reject MiCA Application

business  Jun 17, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Japan’s Humble 10-Yen Coin Now Worth 10.4 Yen On AI Copper Rally

Japan’s 10-yen coin, predominantly composed of copper, is now worth more in metal than its face value as AI-fueled demand boosts prices for the highly conductive material.

business  Jun 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

3 Quantum Computing Stocks Down Sharply -- but 1 Offers Exceptional Value

business  Jun 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Thinking About Buying SpaceX Stock? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions First.

business  Jun 17, 2026