Web archive - June 26, 2026

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Ashura observed nationwide amid tight security, calls for unity and tolerance

Snipers, drones, CNIC scanning app, mobile service suspension among security measures in place

Entertainment

Lionel Richie postpones two tour dates after hospitalisation following on-stage health scare

Richie was forced to cut short his concert on June 24 after telling fans he was feeling 'dizzy'

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Alison Wonderland calls FIFA World Cup honour ‘one of the top moments’ of her life

Wonderland lead the official match ball onto the pitch ahead of Australia's Group D clash against Paraguay

World

Europe's heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change, scientists say

Scientists assess global warming's contribution to the ongoing heatwave

Entertainment

Danielle Olivera shares first photo of newborn son Aidan as he remains in NICU after premature birth

Olivera has welcomed Aidan with boyfriend Eoin Heavey on June 21 after going into labour 10 weeks early

World

Rescuers comb Venezuelan quake rubble as deaths hit 235, thousands reported missing

Missing list at nearly 50,000; emergency operation goes through night

Entertainment

Drake to host exclusive Toronto party for people named 'Janice' after success of 'Janice STFU'

The rapper reportedly wanted to make amends for the song's confrontational title by organising the celebration

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Steam phenomenon 'Mecha Chameleon' sells 10 million copies in record time

'Mecha Chameleon' reaches 10 million Steam sales in 16 days, becoming one of 2026's biggest indie gaming successes

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Bunnie Xo jokes divorce from Jelly Roll feels like getting out of a ‘10-year bid in prison’

The joke comes after Jelly Roll filed for divorce on May 18, 2026, citing irreconcilable differences

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Ariana Grande leaves breakup behind with biggest career year yet

Ariana Grande moves forward after Ethan Slater split with new music, tour, films and major acting projects ahead