Donald Trump set for trade talks with Europe as he arrives in Scotland
US president says chances of reaching a trade deal with the EU are '50-50' ahead of his August 1 tariff deadline.
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Ex-Sun editor David Dinsmore to take up new government communications role
Editor of tabloid from 2013 to 2015 appointed to new senior civil service position of permanent secretary for communicationA former editor of the Sun will take up a senior communications role at th...
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Littler 'finds rhythm' to set up Rock semi-final at Matchplay
World champion Luke Littler survives a fightback from Andrew Gilding to set up a World Matchplay semi-final against Josh Rock.
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'I witnessed war crimes' in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC
A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs.
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Taiwan holds controversial vote targeting 'pro-China' lawmakers
The vote could alter the balance of power in Taiwan, which has seen months of political deadlock.
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Index Ventures’ Jahanvi Sardana shares the truth about TAM and what founders should focus on instead
Early-stage founders just can’t get away from TAM — the concept of having a total addressable market for their startup to disrupt and conquer. But Index Ventures partner Jahanvi Sardana has a remin...
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England or Spain? Brown-Finnis' Euro 2025 final prediction
Former England goalkeeper and BBC pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis makes her prediction for England against Spain in the final of Euro 2025 - and you can make yours too.
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FA set to deliver Paqueta verdict
The Football Association is set to formally deliver its verdict in West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta's long-running spot-fixing case.
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Clark breaks record again - with a rookie card
Signed by the Indiana Fever basketball phenomenon, it doubled the previous selling price for a women's sports card.
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Why Zelensky Backtracked on His Controversial Law
Facing growing pressure amid nationwide protests, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine backtracked on controversial legislation that would have weakened the country’s independent anticorruption...
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Rex White, 1960 NASCAR Champion Driver, Dies at 95
The NASCAR driver Rex White in 1960. He won 28 Grand National races in his career and finished in the top five 110 times and in the top 10 163 times.
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France’s decision to recognise Palestine ups pressure on UK’s Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he'll recognise Palestine only as part of a wider peace deal.
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‘We are dying’: Palestinians slam world’s inaction as hunger ravages Gaza
Gaza hospitals report nine more deaths from starvation as Israel's blockade plunges enclave into worsening crisis.
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Littler edges Gilding thriller to book Blackpool semi-final spot
Luke Littler is through to the semi-finals of the Betfred World Matchplay after holding off Andrew Gilding to claim a narrow 16-14 victory at the Winter Gardens.
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Meta names Shengjia Zhao as chief scientist of AI superintelligence unit
Shengjia Zhao, a former OpenAI researcher, will round out the leadership team at Meta's new AI lab.
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Scotland beaten by Italy in World Cup warm-up
Scotland's difficult preparations for the Women's Rugby World Cup continues with a warm-up defeat by Italy in Parma.
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Hundreds bang pots, pans in London in Gaza hunger crisis protest
Protesters banged pots and pans on Downing Street in London to denounce Gaza’s urgent hunger crisis.
aljazeera.com
AI referrals to top websites were up 357% year-over-year in June, reaching 1.13B
AI platforms in June 2025 generated over 1.13 billion referrals to the top 1,000 websites globally, up 357% year-over-year.
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Milei tames inflation, but Argentines still struggle to afford basics
In 1.5 years, Milei has radically cut inflation, but Argentina is one of the most expensive countries in Latin America.
aljazeera.com
Celebrating 25 Years of Continuous Human Presence Aboard the International Space Station
NASA and its partners have supported humans continuously living and working in space since November 2000. A truly global endeavor, the International Space Station has been visited by more than 280...
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Root up to second on record Test list as England dominate India
Joe Root becomes the second highest scorer in Test cricket as England takes control against India in fourth Test.
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Raducanu reaches semi-finals in Washington with win over Sakkari
Emma Raducanu continued her return to form as she reached the semi-finals of the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington with a straight-sets victory over Maria Sakkari on Friday.&#...
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Raducanu reaches semi-finals at Washington Open
Britain's Emma Raducanu qualifies for the semi-finals of the Washington Open after beating wildcard Maria Sakkari in straight sets.
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Thailand declares martial law in border areas amid fighting with Cambodia
Thailand has declared martial law in eight districts after deadly cross-border clashes with Cambodia.
aljazeera.com
How have RFK Jr.'s vaccine policies impacted America's public health?
Before he entered politics, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a career out of stoking doubt about vaccines, promoting theories contradicted by mountains of scientific evidence on common vaccines which hav...
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UK’s Starmer faces mounting pressure to recognise Palestinian state
As starvation grips Gaza, more than 200 UK lawmakers urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian state.
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Join Our Next Livestream: Inside Katie Drummond’s Viral Interview With Bryan Johnson
On July 31, WIRED’s global editorial director discusses the world of wellness—and beyond—with WIRED reporters.
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Amorim: Wantaway players have Man Utd future if transfer value isn't met
Ruben Amorim says Manchester United's wantaway players could have a future at the club if their transfer asking price is not met.
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Cabinet ministers and third of MPs call on Starmer to recognise state of Palestine
More than 220 MPs sign letter to prime minister and foreign secretary calling for British recognition of statehood• Middle East live – latest updatesKeir Starmer is under intense pressure from his...
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Fewer resident doctors thought to have gone on strike than in last year’s NHS stoppage
Picket-line turnout on first day of industrial action believed to be lower with hope of less disruption to NHS servicesThousands fewer resident doctors are thought to have joined picket lines on Fr...
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England not using World Cup final defeat as motivation v Spain - Wiegman
Sarina Wiegman says England's 2023 World Cup final defeat against Spain doesn't come into the Lionesses' thinking as they prepare to face the same opponents in Sunday's Euro 2025 final
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Players fear consequences of speaking out - Fifpro
Overworked footballers feel unable to speak out despite Fifa ignoring their "basic needs", according to world players union Fifpro.
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Macron plan to recognise Palestine puts pressure on Starmer to choose a course
Prime minister risks either provoking mutiny in his cabinet and party over Gaza or alienating White HouseFrance’s decision to recognise Palestine at the next UN general assembly is an attempt to bu...
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Sam Altman warns there’s no legal confidentiality when using ChatGPT as a therapist
In response to a question about how AI works with today's legal system, Altman said one of the problems of not yet having a legal or policy framework for AI is that there's no legal confidentiality...
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Gary Smith, Master Producer of TV Entertainment, Dies at 90
Gary Smith at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles in 2001. His collaborations with Dwight Hemion, which began in the 1960s, “helped define the best of American variety television entertainment,” one exp...
nytimes.com
Players hits back at FIFA and Infantino after Club World Cup
FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino have been criticised for the expanded Club World Cup in the domestic off season.
aljazeera.com
NASA Invites Media to SpaceX’s 33rd Resupply Launch to Space Station
Media accreditation is open for the next launch to deliver NASA science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. This launch is the 33rd SpaceX commercial resuppl...
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Home Office to penalise asylum seekers who refuse to move out of hotels
Government concerned about risk of unrest spreading ahead of new protests at the Bell hotel in EssexAsylum seekers who refuse to move out of hotels to new accommodation will have their support with...
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The Guardian view on standards in politics: a golden reform opportunity squandered | Editorial
Labour’s changes are too feeble and too late. These new bodies should have been launched long agoA year ago, following Labour’s election win and the Conservative rout, the new government’s standing...
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Asylum seekers refusing to leave hotels risk homelessness
The Home Office says new guidance will establish "clear consequences for those who game the system".
bbc.com
NASA Rehearses How to Measure X-59’s Noise Levels
In a stretch of California’s Mojave Desert, NASA conducted a full-scale “dress rehearsal” to prepare how it will measure the noise generated by the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft. The team...
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Palestinian journalist Adam Abu Harbid killed in Israeli strike
An Israeli strike on a tent killed several people overnight, including journalist Adam Abu Harbid.
aljazeera.com
Fenway concession workers strike for Sox series
Hundreds of concession workers at Fenway Park are on strike and planning to stay out for all of a homestand between the Red Sox and Dodgers starting Friday night.
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NASA Invites Virtual Guests to SpaceX Crew-11 Mission Launch
NASA invites the public to participate as virtual guests in the launch of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA...
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Robert W. Fuller, Who Championed Dignity Over ‘Rankism,’ Dies at 88
Robert W. Fuller at his home in Berkeley, Calif., in 2004. He mounted what some people dismissed as a quixotic campaign: He sought to bestow dignity on everybody.
nytimes.com
Piastri storms to Belgian Sprint pole with spinning Hamilton left in 18th
F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri stormed to a dominant pole position for Saturday's Sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix, with chief title rival Lando Norris behind Max Verstappen in third.
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NFLPA doc: Financial actions 'may be criminal'
A criminal investigation into finances of the NFL Players Association includes potential misuse of funds and self-enrichment by union officials, according to a confidential document obtained by ESPN.
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Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba avoid sanctions over MLS All-Star snub
Former Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba could have been banned for one match after sitting out All-Star match.
aljazeera.com
Is Trump using Africa as a ‘dumping ground’ for criminals?
Activists and rights groups have criticised Trump's 'third country' scheme to deport criminals.
aljazeera.com
Reform voters could be lured to Labour with extra focus on NHS and cost of living – poll
More than half of 1,000 Reform voters polled would be more likely to vote Labour if hospital waiting lists come downReform voters could be tempted to back Labour at the next election if there was m...
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‘Exactly what a union should be doing’: doctors in Manchester defend strike action
BMA members on Manchester Royal Infirmary picket line had hoped Labour government would end pay disputeOutside Manchester Royal Infirmary, car horns beep as striking medics wave orange placards dem...
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James faces fight to be fit for Euro 2025 final
Manager Sarina Wiegman says she "does not know yet" whether England forward Lauren James will be available for Sunday's Euro 2025 final.
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Ahmed for The Ashes? Spinner takes 13 wickets and hits hundred
Rehan Ahmed continued to press his England claims ahead of the Ashes winter after taking 13 wickets and scoring a century in the same County Championship match.
skysports.com
Trump signals positive meeting with Powell on US interest rates
Trump shifts tone on Powell, calling him 'a very good man' after their meeting on interest rates.
aljazeera.com
England are in good hands with Wiegman - Toone
England midfielder Ella Toone says Sarina Wiegman's record of reaching the final in five consecutive major tournaments is "unbelievable" and they know they "are in good hands".
bbc.com
Ex-UFC star McCann to make boxing debut in Belfast
Former UFC star Molly McCann is to make her boxing debut on the undercard of Paddy Donovan and Lewis Crocker's world title contest at Windsor Park.
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Watch the moment Joe Root became the second-highest Test run scorer!
Joe Root hit 120 runs on day three of the fourth test against India to become the second-highest Test run scorer.
skysports.com
Can Barack Obama be prosecuted over ‘Russian interference’ intelligence?
Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard claims former president 'conspired' to discredit Trump's 2016 election win.
aljazeera.com
To end the starvation in Gaza, Trump must lean on Netanyahu – so Starmer must lean on Trump | Jonathan Freedland
Britain’s PM will see his US counterpart on Monday. He should urge Trump to force an end to the Palestinians’ agonySo great is the despair, so intense the desperation, that the hopes of the Palesti...
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Could Jeremy Corbyn's new party shake up politics?
Labour and the Greens appear to have the most to fear from a new left-wing party but UK politics is very volatile.
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‘I call it a nihilist western’: director Athina Rachel Tsangari on her trippy folk horror Harvest
The genre-hopping director’s new work is a haunting pastoral feature about the destruction of a village. She talks ‘traumatic’ reviews, the film’s spectacular Romanian rock-inspired soundscape, and...
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Health professionals failed Thorpe - inquest
The ex-cricketer's wife said his mental health declined after losing his job as a batting coach.
bbc.com
Macron Recognizes a Palestinian State. But to What End?
President Emmanuel Macron departs the White House earlier this year. His recognition of Palestinian statehood reflects the swelling global outrage horror at the death and destruction in Gaza.
nytimes.com
Bateteba left what once felt like ‘the safest place in the world’ to build a life in Australia. Thousands hope to follow
With more than 80% of Tuvalu’s population applying for ‘climate visas’, the tiny South Pacific island nation’s Australian diaspora is only set to growGet our breaking news email, free app or daily...
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‘We’re watching it get worse all the time’: as fish vanish in SA’s algal bloom, livelihoods are also at stake
For fishing communities along South Australia’s coast where an algal bloom has devastated marine life, the impact of the disaster is emotional as well as financialSign up for climate and environmen...
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Trump’s Anti-Bias AI Order Is Just More Bias
The Trump administration says it wants AI models free from ideological bias, as it pressures their developers to reflect the president’s worldview.
wired.com
Bears' OC unconcerned with struggles 'right now'
New Bears OC Declan Doyle says he's not concerned with the offense's early struggles "right now"
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Happy Gilmore 2 review – Adam Sandler’s Netflix sequel is strictly for the fans
Belated sequel to the 1996 comedy is unlikely to convert newcomers but there’s more than enough to entertain its cult fanbaseHappy Gilmore 2, the much-anticipated follow-up to the canonical sports...
theguardian.com
Tory peer apologises for helping set up ministerial meeting for firm he advises
Deputy speaker Ian Duncan found to have breached rules by providing parliamentary service for Terrestrial EnergyA Conservative peer has apologised for breaking the House of Lords rules by helping t...
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Rebel's Romance tipped for King George glory at Ascot
The Weekend Winners trio return in search of winners across a stellar Saturday card at Ascot.
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US military says it has killed senior ISIL (ISIS) leader in Syria’s Aleppo
Dhiya’ Zawba Muslih al-Hardani and two of his sons affiliated to the group were killed in a raid, the US military says
aljazeera.com
Russia Again Cuts Interest Rates as Its Economy Slows
An upsurge in wartime spending since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sharply increased the country’s inflation rate.
nytimes.com
Red Bull focused on retaining Verstappen - Mekies
New Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says his priority is to improve the car's performance to remove any doubts Max Verstappen has about staying with the team.
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Venezuelan baseball teens denied visas into U.S.
A Venezuelan baseball team has been denied visas into the United States and will miss the Senior Baseball World Series for players ages 13-16.
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Zack Polanski says he could potentially work with Corbyn and Sultana’s new party
Green leadership candidate says any decision would be one for party membersUK politics live – latest updatesZack Polanski, the Green party leadership candidate, has said he would be potentially wil...
theguardian.com
Cricket matches, New York parties and dazzling stagecraft: jazz star Cleo Laine’s life in pictures
A look back at the 10-decade life of the Grammy-winning singer celebrated for her versatility and rangeCleo Laine, Britain’s most successful jazz singer, dies aged 97 Continue reading...
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Watch: Protesters pack Tel Aviv square to demand Gaza ceasefire
Demonstrators urged Isreal's leaders to end the war and bring back the hostages.
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UK ban on Palestine Action at odds with international law, says UN rights chief
Volker Türk says the Home Office proscription restricts right to freedom of expression and peaceful assemblyThe UK government’s ban on Palestine Action limits the rights and freedoms of people in t...
theguardian.com
Spain's chance to shine: Euro 2025 offers opportunity to move past controversy
Despite all their success, Spain have never won the Euros and their 2023 World Cup win was overshadowed by controversy. On Sunday, they hope that the focus will be firmly on them.
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Joe Vigil, Running Coach Who Shaped Champions, Dies at 95
Joe Vigil in 1988. He helped revive America’s once moribund presence in distance running in the Olympic Games.
nytimes.com
Piastri tops Spa practice as Norris left off the pace
World championship leader Oscar Piastri topped the sole practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix as his McLaren team-mate and title rival Lando Norris was off the pace in third.
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Samaritans closures show brutal reality of financial crisis for UK charities
Household names are having to take drastic action as they lack resources to meet rising demand for their services A week ago the voluntary sector was being love-bombed by ministers at launch of the...
theguardian.com
Borrowing assessments should be cut to one a year, IMF suggests
The global economic watchdog suggests the change would reduce pressure for "overly-frequent changes to policy".
bbc.com
Somnee Smart Sleep Headband Review: High-Tech Help
This wearable tech maps your brain using EEG sensors and algorithms, delivering therapeutic stimulation to improve sleep. And it succeeds, sort of.
wired.com
‘I would be terrible at this!’: inside the fiendish TV guessing game whose players have no idea where they are
Breathtaking landscapes! Machiavellian mind tricks! A whole month living on a coach! Rob Brydon takes us inside BBC travel game Destination X, where viewers – and contestants – try to find themse...
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Campaigners targeting dozens of UK councils in push for four-day week
Move comes as South Cambridgeshire becomes first UK local authority to vote to make work pattern permanentDozens of councils have been targeted by campaigners calling for a four-day week after it t...
theguardian.com
Deadly typhoon causes flooding across Philippines
A powerful typhoon has caused extreme flooding across the Philippines, affecting millions of people.
aljazeera.com
Fleabag and Baby Reindeer superproducer Francesca Moody: ‘The next best play can come from anywhere’
She is the Olivier-winning producer behind two of the most successful TV shows in recent memory. Now she has a slate of upcoming projects, including a bold new venture at the fringe. Will one of th...
theguardian.com
Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic Review: The Squircle
Samsung introduces a ton of new health-tracking features, some of which are a little strange.
wired.com
How Epstein case is tearing apart Maga's online conspiracy wing
In conspiratorial pro-Trump spaces online, arguments rage over the US president's approach to the long-running saga.
bbc.com
Reeves risks missing fiscal targets and should consider tax rises, says IMF
Chancellor’s plans could be knocked off course by global crisis, poor growth or interest rate shocks, report saysBusiness live – latest updatesThe International Monetary Fund has said the UK govern...
theguardian.com
Pastoral play, AI portraits and a radical utopia for kids – the week in art
A countryside conceptualist takes root in Edinburgh, digital artists explore beauty in the age of AI and Monster Chetwynd takes on this summer’s Tate Play installation – all in your weekly dispatch...
theguardian.com
Former DR Congo president on trial for treason
Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east.
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Shunsaku Tamiya, Who Brought Perfection to Plastic Replica Models, Dies at 90
Shunsaku Tamiya, who turned his family’s plastic model business into a global brand, held a scale replica of a German World War II Tiger tank at the hobby show in Shizuoka, Japan, in 2003.
nytimes.com
Council passes abusive language crackdown order
People could be fined for persistently using harassing, alarming or distressing language in public.
bbc.com
A first for Morocco or 10th for Nigeria - who will win Wafcon final?
Hosts Morocco face Nigeria in the final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, with both teams looking to make history.
bbc.com
Google is testing a vibe-coding app called Opal
Google is testing a new vibe-coding tool called Opal, available in the U.S. through Google Labs, that lets users quickly spin up web apps with just a few prompts.
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Why is India’s Dharmasthala temple at the centre of a mass murder case?
A former temple cleaner in India claims supervisors forced him to bury the bodies of hundreds of murdered women.
aljazeera.com
Press shift: how the right-wing media are pivoting to Reform
Regardless of whether a major paper backs Nigel Farage at the next election, the Tories could by then already be badly damagedAs the 2015 election hove into view, one of Nigel Farage’s team was fru...
theguardian.com
‘They all looked the same, they all dressed the same’: the betrayal of the Smurfs’ communist roots
In Chris Miller’s new film, a Smurf is told to ‘believe you were born great’. But does this approach distort the socialist roots of Peyo’s blue cosmos?Smurfs, a new Paramount Pictures CGI-spectacle...
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‘Intrinsically connected’: how human neurodiversity could help save nature
Biodiversity is linked to people’s diversity, and nature lends itself to people who are different, says author Joe HarknessWhen Joe Harkness received a message from a friend about macerating moth a...
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Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
A picture of patience; first days at school; a cruise ship detective; a terrible storm; time travellers; rebels in love and morePut Your Shoes On by Polly Dunbar, Walker, £12.99Late for a party, Mu...
theguardian.com
Westside Cowboy’s ramshackle Americana – plus the week’s best new tracks
The Manchester band have coined the ungainly term ‘Britainicana’ for their sound – but their mix of punky vigour and country classicism rattles along at high speedFrom ManchesterRecommended if you...
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From punk rock to gardening classes: the cemeteries getting a new lease on life
‘Instead of just a choral group in a chapel, now it’s a rock group in a mausoleum,’ says one unspooked supporterRodney Anonymous, lead singer of the punk rock band The Dead Milkmen, has performed i...
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Raducanu faces Sakkari in Washington quarter-final - live on Sky Sports
The North American hard-court swing is under way with Emma Raducanu in quarter-final action against Maria Sakkari at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington - live on Sky Sports Tennis.
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Hubble Spies Swirling Spiral
The swirling spiral galaxy in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is NGC 3285B, which resides 137 million light-years away in the constellation Hydra (the Water Snake).
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Anime Girl VTubers Are Selling Out Concerts, but Are They ‘Real?’ Depends on Who You Ask
Virtual anime streamers are selling out live venues, singing at pro sports games, and launching record labels, with fans showering them with presents and suspending disbelief in service of the bit.
wired.com
Top highlights: Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea was a pioneer in the world of professional wrestling
Hulk Hogan is arguably the most well-known professional wrestler of all time. Check out his top career accolades now.
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Thailand urges bilateral talks with Cambodia, open to regional mediation
Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman tells Al Jazeera direct talks with Cambodia are priority as deadly clashes continue.
aljazeera.com
Cleo Laine, Britain's most successful jazz singer, dies aged 97
Versatile vocalist straddled jazz, classical, pop and musical theatre with four-octave range, and collaborated for decades with husband, John DankworthDame Cleo Laine, the UK’s most successful and...
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Loneliness is a global health threat and a political failure
Social disconnection is as deadly as smoking and heart disease. The WHO now has a plan to help countries fight back.
aljazeera.com
Reactions to MLB trade deadline deals
Track the fantasy fallout from all the key deals as we head towards the MLB trade deadline on Thursday, July 31.
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Gurnaik Johal: ‘I had no idea Zadie Smith was such a big deal!’
The author on a brilliant biography of Buster Keaton, coming round to Joseph Conrad, and marathon training with Karl Ove KnausgårdMy earliest reading memory I used to regularly reread my brig...
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His Last Report review – dynamic celebration of chocolatier’s son who invented ‘the poverty line’
York Theatre RoyalWith an 80-strong cast, this moving play about social reformer Seebohm Rowntree finds a universal message in the most local of storiesThere are myriad reasons why this parochial p...
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Hamilton hit with 'season-long transfer embargo'
Hamilton Academical are issued with a "season-long transfer embargo" by the SPFL over "failing to settle its tax obligations".
bbc.com
Wade sends warning to Matchplay rivals: 'I’m one of the greatest ever!'
James Wade’s claim that he is ‘one of the greatest darts players ever’ has been backed by Jonny Clayton ahead of their semi-final showdown on Saturday at the Betfred World Matchplay.
skysports.com
I Signed the Petition
I Signed the Petition captures a filmmaker’s call with a friend after publicly backing the cultural boycott of Israel.
aljazeera.com
Spat Between Thai and Cambodian Leaders Fuels Deadly Border War
A Thai military mobile unit fired toward Cambodia’s side after the two sides exchanged heavy artillery in Surin, Thailand, on Friday.
nytimes.com
Israel is trying to hijack the Baloch struggle
A new Israeli-linked initiative exposes how liberation movements are being co-opted for colonial aims.
aljazeera.com
Russian rocket launches Iran satellite into space: Iranian media
The satellite was designed and manufactured by Iranian engineers, according to reports.
aljazeera.com
Weather tracker: heatwave triggers deadly wildfires in Turkey
At least 10 killed and dozens hospitalised in north of country, while intense heat grips parts of ScandinaviaTurkey and other parts of the Balkan peninsula have been gripped by a heatwave this week...
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Clark rookie card nearly doubles auction record
A 1-of-1 numbered, autographed Caitlin Clark rookie card went straight to auction and sold for a record $660,000.
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Impeachment probe of Philippine VP Sara Duterte voided by Supreme Court
Duterte is a strong contender for the 2028 presidency, which President Marcos cannot contest due to a single-term limit.
aljazeera.com
Philippines top court blocks impeachment bid against Sara Duterte
Duterte faced impeachment over accusations of misusing public funds and threatening to kill the President.
bbc.com
GB's Thorpe & Tomblin win world synchronised bronze
Izzy Thorpe and Ranjuo Tomblin have won Great Britain's first medal of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore with a bronze in the synchronised mixed duet free event.
bbc.com
Boeing Emerges as a Winner in Trump’s Trade Wars
Boeing’s assembly plant in North Charleston, S.C. The company employs tens of thousands of Americans and is one of the country’s top exporters.
nytimes.com
War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course
Anatoly Melnychenko, left, and Oleksandr Batalov playing a round of golf at the Kozyn golf club, this month.
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England's blueprint for how to beat 'incredible' Spain in Euros final
Spain are into their first Women's Euros final. Their first? That cannot be right, can it?
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Key stats and numbers for Zayas-Garcia and 'Shu Shu'-Heita
Xander Zayas fights for his first world title, and Bruce Carrington for an interim belt. Here's a look at both fights through the numbers.
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Rumours to Fallen Leaves: the seven best film to watch on TV this week
A wild zombie plot set in a G7 summit, and a unique romantic comedy packed with deadpan humour Continue reading...
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Editrix: The Big E review – experimental trio speak their own ferocious musical language
(Joyful Noise)Led by Wendy Eisenberg, the Massachusetts band’s third album explores communication challenges in an articulate and exhilarating rock fusionWhat would an alien satellite tell us if it...
theguardian.com
Parker urges Usyk to 'honour' mandatory title defence
Joseph Parker hopes Oleksandr Usyk will "honour" a request for a WBO mandatory title defence against the New Zealander.
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Resident doctors in England go on strike over pay restoration
Up to 50,000 doctors stage five days of action from 7am on 25 July to 7am on 30 July after pay talks break downResident doctors in England have begun strike action after the British Medical Associa...
theguardian.com
Harvard’s ultra-thin chip could revolutionize quantum computing
Researchers at Harvard have created a groundbreaking metasurface that can replace bulky and complex optical components used in quantum computing with a single, ultra-thin, nanostructured layer. Thi...
sciencedaily.com
How England can beat Spain in Euro 2025 final
Anita Asante breaks down the key things England need to beat Spain in the Euro 2025 final.
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Tournament record round gives Svensson two shot lead at 3M Open
Adam Svensson made a monster eagle putt on the 18th to complete a 3M Open record opening round of 60 and secure a two-shot lead over Sam Stevens and Thorbjorn Olesen.
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'Emotional' Hunt delighted about World Cup return
Natasha Hunt says her selection in England's 32-player squad for next month's home Women's Rugby World Cup made her "quite emotional".
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Anthony Braxton: Quartet (England) 1985 review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month
(Burning Ambulance)The free-collective energy of one of Braxton’s most intuitive groups jostles and enchants as a mirror of life’s rhythmsSometime in the 1980s, Anthony Braxton left this 3am announ...
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Thailand-Cambodian clashes force 100,000 into shelters on Thai border
Families huddle in makeshift shelters, carrying few belongings, as artillery echoes prompt fears of an uncertain future.
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The protesters targeting US lawmakers as Israel starves Gaza
US protest group Code Pink is targeting key politicians they say are involved in Israel’s starvation campaign in Gaza.
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Millipedes make ants dizzy — and might soon treat human pain
Millipedes, often dismissed as creepy crawlies, may hold the secret to future painkillers and neurological drugs. Researchers at Virginia Tech discovered unique alkaloid compounds in the defensive...
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French court to decide if al-Assad can be tried for Syrian chemical attacks
The ruling might set a precedent to allow prosecution of other government leaders linked to atrocities.
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Desperate Zimbabweans get in debt to pay for lifesaving blood transfusions
Blood may be free in public hospitals, but low supplies leave Zimbabweans borrowing money to pay for private stocks.
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What we're hearing in the transfer window: Man United consider Kolo Muani in striker search
The summer transfer window is open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done? Get the latest every Friday.
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Will Yankees trade Spencer Jones? Why slugging prospect's rise is a deadline dilemma
The biggest drama of this year's trade deadline for the Yankees is playing out 350 miles northwest of the Bronx.
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Resident doctors begin five days of strikes in England over pay – UK politics live
Up to 50,000 people went on strike at 7am, with the action intended to last until 7am on Wednesday 30 JulyThe BMA argues that resident doctors have seen their pay fall by a much greater amount in r...
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Fair by Jen Calleja review – on the magic of translation
A highly original book from the author of Goblinhood explores the art and work of translating fictionJen Calleja is used to making things happen for herself, by herself, despite the fact that colla...
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Week in wildlife: a rescued monkey, squabbling jays and an amputee camel
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Chief of War to Hurricane Katrina: the seven best shows to stream this week
Jason Momoa takes the lead role in this epic, violent dramatised story of Hawaiian history. Plus, a gripping five-part documentary series to mark 20 years since the horrific Gulf of Mexico stormAn...
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Rock ready to 'give it large' in World Matchplay quarter-final showdown with Price
Josh Rock knows there will be plenty of roars and celebrations when he takes on Gerwyn Price in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay on Friday, live on Sky Sports.
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The Age-Checked Internet Has Arrived
Starting today, UK adults will have to prove their age to access porn online. Experts warn that a global wave of age-check laws threatens to chill speech and ultimately harm children and adults alike.
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Welsh government should sell Cardiff HQ, insider says
The comments come after new figures show low attendance rates at the Welsh government's offices.
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Streeting vows to keep disruption to a minimum as doctor strike begins
Hospitals are told to cancel non-urgent work only in exceptional circumstances as a five-day resident doctors' strike starts.
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'Fantastic progress' in trade deal talks with US - India minister
Federal minister Piyush Goyal seems optimistic about India finalising a trade deal with US before the 1 August deadline.
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Australian politician Gareth Ward found guilty of rape
Ward, a sitting member of New South Wales parliament, assaulted two young men, a jury found.
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Australia and UK sign 50-year defence treaty despite US wavering on Aukus submarine deal
While details of the treaty are yet to be announced, it’s expected to cover cooperation in shipbuilding and other areas Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news e...
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The plant virus that trains your immune system to kill cancer
A virus from humble black-eyed peas is showing extraordinary promise in the fight against cancer. Unlike other plant viruses, the cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) can awaken the human immune system and t...
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The BMA is selling a fantasy. Strikes will harm patients and erode trust | The secret consultant
Consultants were supportive of previous strikes, but these feel futile. The goodwill has gone and we fear for patient safetyIt is hard to believe that, yet again, we are going into industrial actio...
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Closing classroom windows does not cut air pollution, study finds
Tests conducted at 500 sites show particle pollution exceeded health guidelines on 6% of school daysKeeping the classroom window closed is not the answer to reduce the amount of pollution coming in...
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Making a living as a poker player is hard. The 'Big Beautiful Bill' makes it harder
A new law includes a provision that could mean bettors pay more during tax season. Major poker players are calling on Congress to royally flush the measure down the drain.
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Trump voters wanted lower medical bills. But for millions, bills are about to go up
Moves by the Trump administration to pare back Medicaid, rescind medical debt rules and loosen vaccine requirements threaten to increase medical bills for millions of Americans.
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Thailand warns clashes with Cambodia could 'move towards war'
Intense fighting at the disputed border has killed at least 16 people and displaced tens of thousands.
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Death toll in Thai-Cambodia clashes rises to 16 as 120,000 flee border area
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting to discuss the latest border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.
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Amid increased momentum for defense, the NATO Innovation Fund refreshes its investment team
The NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) is entering a new chapter, marked by the arrival of two new partners and the departure of its penultimate founding team partner.
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Country diary: A remarkable story of a remarkable plant | Tim Earl
Stoney Mountain, Isle of Man: The lesser twayblade orchid has been giving the island’s botanists the runaround for nearly 150 years. Now, suddenly, we have hundredsExcitement ran high when lesser t...
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Why is Taiwan holding a ‘Great Recall’ vote?
Voters in Taiwan get to decide the fate of 31 KMT legislators in two recall votes with global implications.
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The Assassin review – Keeley Hawes’s menopausal hitwoman drama is perfectly crafted TV
Stylish, witty, tightly written: this tale of a retired killer going on the run with her adult son is massively entertaining. Hawes just gets better and betterA menopausal assassin has been a long...
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‘He spoke up for me when I was in prison’: Anthrax, Lamb of God, Rick Wakeman and more share memories of Ozzy Osbourne
After Osbourne’s death at 76, the heavy metal greats he inspired remember his pranks, generosity and quadruple brandies – and relive the tears at his farewell showBrann Dailor, drums/vocals, Mastod...
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‘It’s all a game’ to some politicians, says Labour MP suspended for rebellion over planning bill
Chris Hinchliff says language used is indicative of ‘private schoolboy drinking club’ culture within governmentChris Hinchliff was surprised when he was called into the whip’s office at short notic...
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Iran Starts New Talks Today Over Its Nuclear Program. Here’s What to Know.
Tehran in May during the fourth round of U.S.-Iran talks. Iran had halted fledgling talks with the United States after Israel launched a 12-day war last month.
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US, Israel condemn France’s move to recognise Palestinian state
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised France's 'reckless decision' that he said 'only serves Hamas propaganda'.
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Israel and US leave Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar
US special envoy Steve Witkoff accuses Hamas of showing "a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza".
bbc.com
Starmer urged by MPs to recognise Palestinian state
A majority of MPs on the foreign affairs committee urge ministers to make the move immediately.
bbc.com
Kelly Osbourne lost 'best friend' after Ozzy's death
She has made her first comments since her father's death at the age of 76 on Tuesday, posting lyrics from the song Changes.
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‘We were heard’: the Pacific students who took their climate fight to the ICJ – and won
In a packed court thousands of kilometres from home, Cynthia Houniuhi saw years of work come to fruition with the landmark ICJ opinion on climate harm“I’m so nervous about today … it’s going to be...
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US State Department approves $4.7bn surface-to-air missile package to Egypt
The package includes radar systems, hundreds of missiles, and logistical and engineering support from US personnel.
aljazeera.com
Elon Musk ‘sorry’ after Starlink satellite internet suffers global outage
Company says 2.5-hour disruption of high-speed internet service was due to 'failure' of internal software services.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,247
Here are the key events on day 1,247 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Hubble caught a star exploding — and it’s helping map the cosmos
In the sprawling Hydra constellation, 137 million light-years away, lies NGC 3285B—a dazzling spiral galaxy recently spotlighted by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. This cosmic beauty orbits the edge...
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China’s Overlooked AI Strategy
Beijing is using soft power to gain global dominance.