June 2025 Highlights – What You Missed This Month

June was a whirlwind of music, sport and world events. From surprise guests at Glastonbury to big moves in the Premier League, here’s a straight‑to‑the‑point recap of everything that mattered.

Music & Festival Buzz

Glastonbury stole the headlines. Rod Stewart, at 80, rocked the Pyramid Stage with duets featuring Ronnie Wood and Lulu, drawing record crowds and a few political shout‑outs. Charli XCX lit up the Other Stage with her BRAT tour, pulling out remix‑filled setlists and a flaming flag that stole the show.

If you missed the full line‑up, the festival announced Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Neil Young alongside the legends. Secret sets were hinted at, keeping fans guessing all week.

Outside the festival scene, Beabadoobee dropped a sneak peek of her upcoming album *This Is How Tomorrow Moves* during an intimate YouTube Music Nights gig in London. The stripped‑back performance gave fans a taste of new strings‑filled tracks before the August release.

Sports, Tech & Global Headlines

On the football front, Brentford snapped up Antoni Milambo from Feyenoord for a reported £21 million, marking a fresh start under manager Keith Andrews. Meanwhile, Newcastle’s £45 million bid for Anthony Elanga was turned down by Nottingham Forest, who demand at least £60 million.

Real Madrid cruised past RB Salzburg 3‑0 in a pre‑season friendly, with Vinícius Júnior scoring and assisting. Later, the same clubs met in the FIFA Club World Cup group stage, with experts tipping Real to advance.

Club World Cup drama kept fans glued. Chelsea beat ES Tunis 3‑0 to reach the knock‑outs, while Botafogo shocked PSG with a 1‑0 upset, showing South American clubs can still stun Europe’s giants.

In cricket, West Indies and Australia announced their line‑ups for a crucial first Test in Barbados, kicking off the new World Test Championship cycle. Over in England, Adam Lallana hung up his boots after a decorated Liverpool career and stepped into a coaching role at Brighton.

Tech news hit hard when a massive data leak exposed 16 billion login credentials across major platforms. Security experts warned of a wave of account takeovers and urged immediate password changes.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov made headlines by planning to divide his $13.9 billion fortune among more than 100 children, delaying inheritance for 30 years to avoid family rifts.

Geopolitics stayed tense: Israel’s Operation Rising Lion targeted Iranian nuclear sites, prompting a massive Iranian missile barrage that sent oil prices soaring 8 percent. The conflict sparked market turmoil and raised concerns over global energy supplies.

Travel got a scare when an easyJet flight diverted to Frankfurt after a bomb threat, leaving passengers stranded for hours. And a hot‑air‑balloon crash in Turkey left one dead and 31 injured, reminding us how quickly adventure can turn tragic.

All this and more packed June into a busy month. Whether you’re into music, sport, tech or world news, the stories above give you the essential takeaways without the fluff. Stay tuned for July’s next round of excitement!