Web archive - June 1, 2026

Entertainment

Erika Kirk becomes unexpected punchline as social media trolls joke she can rescue ‘Freedom 250’ after artist exits

Online critics have seized on an AI generated clip as performer withdrawals continue to hit the high profile event

Entertainment

BTS unlocks vinyl exclusive track ‘Come Over’ for global digital release on 13th anniversary

Fans who missed the hidden vinyl song will finally be able to stream it worldwide from June 12 this year

Entertainment

Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from UK ahead of SXSW London talks

Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur have been barred from entering the UK ahead of scheduled SXSW London talks

Life & Style

Annie Zaidi discusses husband's death, mental health and comeback in drama industry

Veteran actor reflects on personal loss, raising children alone and returning to TV after years away from spotlight

Entertainment

Mackenzie Shirilla breaks years of silence in first prison interview after deadly 2022 case

The convicted Ohio teen says she thinks about the victims daily while her family continues fighting her case

World

WHO chief to meet Congo president, as group warns Ebola likely spread undetected for months

WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases in Congo; confirmed cases rise to 282 with 42 deaths

Life & Style

Amir Khan, Faryal Makhdoom appear in London court over defamation case tied to harassment allegations

Former boxer, wife deny claims raised by activist Faryal Hussain, who says multiple women shared complaints with her

Life & Style

Fahad Mustafa says social media has changed how stars connect with audiences

Actor reflects on fame, industry dynamics and his latest film Zombeid in interview with BBC Urdu

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz directs swift conversion of MoUs signed during China visit into agreements

Premier decides to personally chair monthly review meetings to monitor progress on outcomes of B2B conference

Life & Style

Taapsee Pannu opens up about body image struggles

Indian actor recalls pushing herself to achieve a flat stomach by 'overworking out'