Wilson misses out on history after no-look black
Showboating Kyren Wilson spurns the chance to make history when he attempted a no-look shot on the black in his 6-5 victory over Si Jiahui at the Shanghai Masters.
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What is the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?
Thailand and Cambodia agree to a ceasefire after border clashes, but deep tensions and politics threaten it.
aljazeera.com
Peaty targets four gold medals at 2028 Olympics
British swimmer Adam Peaty is targeting four gold medals at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
bbc.com
Nvidia AI chip challenger Groq said to be nearing new fundraising at $6B valuation
Should this new fundraising deal close, it will double Groq's valuation in about nine months.
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Ziad Rahbani, Composer Who Defined a Tragic Era in Lebanon, Dies at 69
Ziad Rahbani performing at a concert entitled “For Gaza” in the southern Lebanese port-city of Sidon in 2014.
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New Brazil development law risks Amazon deforestation, UN expert warns
A new environmental licensing law has been criticised by environmentalists as Brazil prepares for COP30.
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Polish star Bialecki defies Menzies and Van Veen to win Players Championship 22
Polish star Sebastian Bialecki defied Cameron Menzies, Gian van Veen and Danny Noppert en route to winning Players Championship 22 in Hildesheim.
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Dwight Muhammad Qawi, 72, Dies; Boxing Champ Got His Start in Prison
Dwight Muhammad Qawi, right, squared off against Evander Holyfield in December 1987 in a rematch that Holyfield won with a fourth-round knockout.
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Trump says Israel will ‘preside over’ US aid distribution in Gaza
US president says Israel would do a 'good job' of aid delivery in Gaza despite the mounting death toll at GHF sites.
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Israeli settler arrested in fatal shooting was ‘glad about it’
The Israeli settler arrested in the fatal shooting of Palestinian activist Odeh Hadalin said he was “glad about it.”
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NASA Selects Firefly for New Artemis Science, Tech Delivery to Moon
NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace of Cedar Park, Texas, $176.7 million to deliver two rovers and three scientific instruments to the lunar surface as part of the agency’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Pa...
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Google says UK government has not demanded an encryption backdoor for its users’ data
Google refused to tell a U.S. senator whether the company had received a secret U.K. surveillance order demanding access to encrypted data, similar to an order served on Apple earlier this year.
techcrunch.com
Can Starmer's Palestine pledge be more than symbolic gesture?
Unless new demands are met, the prime minister says the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September.
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IMF nudges up 2025 growth forecast but says tariff risks still dog outlook
Future tariff increases are not reflected in the IMF numbers, and could raise effective tariff rates further, it warned.
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Israeli cruise ship protest sparks violent police clashes on Greek island
Greek riot police clashed with demonstrators in Rhodes who were protesting the docking of an Israeli cruise ship.
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Olympic star 'seriously' hurt in climbing accident
Germany's double Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier is "seriously injured" in a severe mountaineering accident in Pakistan.
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Authorities say shooter in New York City blamed NFL for brain injuries
The US football league has previously faced legal challenges over its failure to address players' concussions.
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The 38 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (August 2025)
Chief of War, Murderbot, and Foundation are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.
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Anthropic reportedly nears $170B valuation with potential $5B round
The new round is being led by Iconiq Capital, with the possibility of a co-lead investor joining.
techcrunch.com
Bowen: Plan to recognise Palestinian state a big change for British foreign policy
PM Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes "substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza".
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From safety first to Palestine first, Keir Starmer shows some leadership | John Crace
The PM is to lead recognition of a Palestinian state – a good day for him, the UK and the starving people of GazaWhat a difference a week makes. Last Tuesday, Keir Starmer batted away all invitatio...
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England Netball to host New Zealand in three-match Test series in November
England Netball will host New Zealand in a three-match Vitality International Test series in November - live on Sky Sports.
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NFL headquarters was mass shooter’s target, NYC mayor says
The headquarters of the National Football League was the intended target of a mass shooter, according to the NYC mayor.
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Why is UK preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood?
Announcement marks significant shift in UK’s position but why has it happened now and what effect will it have? Keir Starmer is preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood as soon as September unl...
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UNICEF Employees Held Hostage For 3 Weeks in Haiti
People waiting at a mobile health clinic organized by UNICEF and Medecins du Monde last year in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
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U.S. and China Fail to Reach Immediate Deal to Prolong Trade Truce
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, in Stockholm on Monday.
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Pogacar to skip Vuelta to focus on Worlds defence
Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar will not race in next month's Vuelta a Espana as he looks to rest before the World Championships.
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Trump administration moves to nix key finding on greenhouse gas emissions
EPA head Lee Zeldin has framed the rollback as necessary to axe regulations and ensure the US's continued prosperity.
aljazeera.com
Motherwell boss accepts 'high probability' Miller will leave this summer
Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou has told Sky Sports News there is a "high probability" Lennon Miller will leave this summer as the club considers bids for the teenager.
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Cash App users can now pool money for group payments — even with non-users
Cash App's new feature lets users pool money with a group to pay for expenses like vacations and gifts.
techcrunch.com
Dimitrov to miss US Open with pectoral injury suffered at Wimbledon
Grigor Dimitrov will miss the US Open due to the pectoral injury he suffered in devastating fashion against world No 1 Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon.
skysports.com
The Guardian view on Nigel Farage and ‘lawless Britain’: dangerous hyperbole has real-life consequences | Editorial
The Reform leader’s summer campaign is a cynical exercise that will exacerbate social tensions and fuel insecurityDuring last year’s general election campaign, Reform UK settled on “Britain is...
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Sources: Vegas to host World Cup draw on Dec. 5
Las Vegas will host the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, multiple sources have told ESPN Mexico's Omar Flores Aldana and Ricardo Cariño.
espn.com
Procter and Gamble to raise prices to offset tariff costs
The world’s largest consumer goods maker said it will have to raise prices on a quarter of its products starting August.
aljazeera.com
Morton Mintz, Muckraking Crusader for Consumers, Dies at 103
As a longtime Washington Post reporter and an author of 10 books, he held corporate America accountable for safe pharmaceuticals and cars.
nytimes.com
Google’s NotebookLM rolls out Video Overviews
With this new capability, NotebookLM is taking a more visual approach to helping users understand different topics and ideas.
techcrunch.com
UK to recognise Palestine unless Israel agrees to ceasefire
PM Keir Starmer said the UK will recognise Palestine unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire.
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Starmer says UK will soon recognise Palestine unless Israel halts Gaza war
PM says Israel must take major steps in coming weeks or the UK will make its move ahead of UNGA in September.
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'That is unbelievable!' | Yorkshire cricketer takes OUTRAGEOUS catch!
Yorkshire cricketer James Wharton took an incredible catch to dismiss Sussex's Daniel Hughes in the County Championship match at Scarborough.
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‘A succession of bad paintings’: Stanley Donwood and Radiohead’s Thom Yorke – review
Ashmolean Museum, OxfordThis Is What You Get explores the intense creative partnership behind countless album sleeves from OK Computer to In Rainbows. But is it good art? Absolutely notFor decades,...
theguardian.com
ChatGPT’s Study Mode Is Here. It Won’t Fix Education’s AI Problems
OpenAI’s new study mode for ChatGPT throws questions back at students, but the learning feature doesn’t address generative AI’s underlying disruption of education.
wired.com
Tom Lehrer obituary
Singer, songwriter and satirist who eschewed the limelight to return to teaching mathematicsNo one ever fought off the trappings of fame and success so fiercely as the singer, songwriter, and mathe...
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Spotify hints at a more chatty voice AI interface in the future
Spotify says AI will allow for "much more interactive" consumer experiences in its app.
techcrunch.com
The Pandemic Appears to Have Accelerated Brain Aging, Even in People Who Never Got Covid
Stress, isolation, and uncertainty appear to have caused the brain to age quicker for those who lived through the crisis.
wired.com
Browns' Emerson carted off with Achilles injury
Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. was carted off the field during Tuesday's practice after suffering an Achilles injury.
espn.com
Gary Karr, Virtuoso Who Elevated the Double-Bass, Dies at 83
Gary Karr, circa 1965. Mr. Karr was the “the virtuoso who has almost single-handedly given the double bass widespread credibility as a solo instrument,” the music critic Robert Sherman wrote in The...
nytimes.com
Adam and Hirsa Present Research on the Ring-Sheared Drop
Researchers across Space Biology and Physical Sciences come together for a special presentation at the May PSI Users Group. The Ring-Sheared Drop (RSD) is a Microgravity Science Glovebox experiment...
nasa.gov
Big Tech Asked for Looser Clean Water Act Permitting. Trump Wants to Give It to Them
New AI regulations suggested by the White House mirror changes to environmental permitting suggested by Meta and a lobbying group representing firms like Google and Amazon Web Services.
wired.com
UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions
The PM says he will take the action in September, unless Israel takes steps including agreeing a ceasefire.
bbc.com
Gunman who killed four was trying to target NFL but took wrong lift, says mayor
A gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League (NFL) but took the wrong lift, according to New York City mayor...
skysports.com
Human dignity must be protected from rise of AI, Pope says
The pontiff warns about emerging technologies during the Vatican's first Mass for social media influencers.
bbc.com
Tea app’s second data breach exposed over a million private messages
Dating safety app Tea experienced a second data breach in as many weeks, exposing over a million sensitive messages between users.
techcrunch.com
Labour focused on appeasing Reform, not beating them, says Jeremy Corbyn
Former Labour leader says his new party will inspire hope, not fear, and promises to reset ‘broken’ political systemJeremy Corbyn: This Labour government has failed. People want real transformative...
theguardian.com
PM: UK will recognise Palestinian state unless conditions met
PM: UK will recognise Palestinian state unless conditions met
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This Labour government has failed. People want real transformative politics – we will give it to them | Jeremy Corbyn
More than 500,000 people have signed up to our new party to help build a genuine alternative to poverty, inequality and war“Make no mistake: this is just the beginning.” That is what we said after...
theguardian.com
Meta’s AI Recruiting Campaign Finds a New Target
Meta approached more than a dozen staffers at Mira Murati’s AI startup to discuss joining its new superintelligence lab. One received an offer for more than $1 billion.
wired.com
'New lease of life for me' | McCann reveals why finished with MMA and returned to boxing
Molly McCann tells her reasons for leaving her MMA career behind to return to her roots of boxing and reveals her aims for the future as she embarks on a come back to the ring.
skysports.com
UK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel holds to ceasefire
Cabinet agrees to support Middle East roadmap at emergency meetingUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine this September as a result of the “increasin...
theguardian.com
YouTube rolls out age estimation tech to identify US teens and apply additional protections
YouTube is introducing age detection technology to identify teens on the platform in the U.S. and apply prtections.
techcrunch.com
Google’s AI Mode gets new ‘Canvas’ feature, real-time help with Search Live, and more
The tech giant is rolling out a new Canvas feature, the ability to get real-time help with Search Live, and the option to search what you see while browsing.
techcrunch.com
US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery descendants law
Benin in West Africa is trying to forge ties with the African diaspora and boost tourism.
bbc.com
Trueshan death overshadows Scandinavia Goodwood Cup win
A fatal injury to former winner Trueshan overshadows the opening day of Glorious Goodwood as Scandinavia gets the better of stablemate Illinois to win the Goodwood Cup.
bbc.com
The Verdict: Lionesses 2025 Euros parade was 'on another level'
Sky Sports' Anton Toloui and Ron Walker react to all of the action from the Lionesses' 2025 Euro parade in London and unpacked their performance at the tournament as they recorded their second Euro...
skysports.com
Scandinavia's Goodwood Cup success marred by fatal injury to Trueshan
Scandinavia got the better of stablemate Illinois in a thrilling finish to the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes, in a race overshadowed by a fatal injury suffered by veteran stayer Trueshan.
skysports.com
NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs
As the aviation industry works to design air taxis and other new electric aircraft, there’s a growing need to understand how the materials behave. That’s why NASA is investigating potenti...
nasa.gov
Four killed, hundreds arrested in Angola protests against fuel price hike
Police say four people were killed and 500 others arrested at protests in the capital, Luanda.
aljazeera.com
Jon Stewart on Trump’s Epstein scandal: ‘How do you expect the media to move on, when Trump has such a hard time doing so?’
Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s fixation with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal even as he attempts to distract from itLate-night hosts followed Donald Trump and his Jeffrey Epstein scandal to Scotland,...
theguardian.com
Maiden Voyage review – women’s round-the-world sailing musical runs aground
Southwark Playhouse Elephant, LondonHollering songs, cartoonish characters and dire dialogue mar this well-intentioned true story of the first all-female crew to attempt the Whitbread ocean raceThi...
theguardian.com
By the 30s, Katharine Hepburn was box office poison. Then she made The Philadelphia Story
As a stuck-up socialite tangled in a love triangle, Hepburn delivers one of the most memorable screwball heroines – and we can’t help but love herThese days, Katharine Hepburn is revered as a progr...
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Telecom giant Orange warns of disruption amid ongoing cyberattack
The telecom giant, one of the largest in the world with customers in Europe and Africa, said customers are experiencing ongoing disruption to its services due to an unspecified hack.
techcrunch.com
Who is Yu Zidi? Meet China's swimming sensation, 12
Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, 12, is making her debut at the World Aquatics Championships.
bbc.com
‘He wrote five songs about washing dishes!’ The lost Woody Guthrie gems rescued by AI
He sang about love, injustice, Einstein – and his landlord Fred Trump, father of Donald, ending up in hell. As a trove of Guthrie tracks resurfaces, his daughter Nora remembers the penner of ‘hard-...
theguardian.com
How are England placed for next Women's World Cup?
The World Cup is the next challenge on the horizon for England, so what might the team look like in two years and what are their chances of winning it?
bbc.com
Unsung hero behind hula hoop invention dies aged 101
Anderson claimed she came up with the name 'hula hoop' and played a crucial role in introducing the toy to the US.
bbc.com
Microsoft in talks to maintain access to OpenAI’s tech beyond AGI milestone
Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks with OpenAI for a new agreement that would give it ongoing access to the startup’s technology even if OpenAI achieves what it defines as AGI, or advanced g...
techcrunch.com
Get inside Disrupt: Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
We’re looking for curious, driven volunteers to join our team at Moscone West from October 27–29, and help power one of the most iconic startup events in the world.
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Fed up with brands that use corn syrup and skim milk, this mother developed her own ‘clean’ baby formula
Nara Organics is a new organic, whole milk baby formula brand that's free from palm oil, soy, corn syrup, maltodextrin, and GMOs.
techcrunch.com
A Secretive US Space Plane Will Soon Test Quantum Navigation Technology
The space plane’s test flight will advance development of a new navigation technology based on electromagnetic wave interference.
wired.com
The shocking hit film about overworked nurses that’s causing alarm across Europe
A Swiss film about a nurse pushed to her limits one night is being praised for the picture it paints of treacherously underfunded healthcare. The director talks about the ‘heart-pounding’ story tha...
theguardian.com
NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins, First to Sequence DNA in Space, Retires
NASA astronaut and microbiologist Kate Rubins retired Monday after 16 years with the agency. During her time with NASA, Rubins completed two long-duration missions aboard the International Space St...
nasa.gov
'Not easy to play in Athens', Rangers warned
The heat and atmosphere at the Olympic Stadium will give Panathinaikos the edge against Rangers as the hosts bid to overturn a 2-0 deficit, says hosts' head coach Rui Vitoria.
bbc.com
CatVideoFest: how clips of cute kitties spawned a million-dollar movie franchise
Every year since 2016, Will Braden has devoted himself to assembling a feature-length film from snippets of moggies doing the darndest things – and it has started to bring in serious moneyName: Cat...
theguardian.com
TV’s best (and worst) historical epics: from Wolf Hall to I, Claudius:
Sweeping dramas set in days of yore are everywhere. But which are some of the finest television ever created? And which are little more than an excuse to show naked backsides?Inflate thy balloons a...
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We face daunting global challenges. But here are eight reasons to be hopeful | John D Boswell
Although the trends can be hard to perceive, we are making incredible progress on global poverty, health, longevity and climate change Don’t fret the future.A lot of people do, and for powerful rea...
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Israeli TV personality jokes ‘obese’ mother ate starving Gaza baby
Israeli TV personalities are mocking children dying of starvation in Gaza, with one even joking a mother ate her baby.
aljazeera.com
‘I’m hoping to be the world’s youngest dirty old man’: the wit of Tom Lehrer, by those who knew him
The musical satirist, who has died aged 97, was famously sharp and funny – but his contemporaries also remember his generosity and humilityTom Lehrer, acclaimed musical satirist of cold war era, di...
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New York gunman was targeting NFL but went to wrong office, mayor says
Four people were killed when a gunman stormed a skyscraper on Monday evening and opened fire.
bbc.com
Newcastle transfer latest: Magpies eyeing Ramsdale - but is Isak heading for exit?
Sky Sports' Mark McAdam gives the latest on Newcastle's transfer news as star man Alexander Isak continues to be linked with a move away to Liverpool, while Eddie Howe looks to bolster his goalkeep...
skysports.com
Apple MacOS Tahoe 26: Top New Features to Try
MacOS 26 brings a slew of new features, and you can now try them out for yourself.
wired.com
Video: Funerals held for victims of DRC Catholic church attack
Families in the Democratic Republic of Congo have held funerals for 38 people killed in an attack.
aljazeera.com
They (finally) meet again: Three keys to Liberty-Lynx WNBA Finals rematch
Injuries and new matchups will determine Wednesday's showdown, nine months after New York beat Minnesota for the title.
espn.com
Will the Kennedy Center become the Donald J. Trump Center for the Performing Arts?
The GOP bill is called the "Make Entertainment Great Again Act," but it focuses on one particular venue: the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Significant obstacles stand in the way.
npr.org
Most global Booker prize longlist in a decade features Kiran Desai and Tash Aw
Chair of judges Roddy Doyle says the 13 ‘gripping’ titles in contention for the £50,000 award all ‘examine identity, individual or national’• Comment: This year’s Booker prize longlist looks in new...
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This year’s Booker prize longlist looks in new directions
Former winner Kiran Desai leads a varied field, while Alan Hollinghurst misses out• Most global Booker prize longlist in a decade features Kiran Desai and Tash AwThis year’s Booker judges had a cro...
theguardian.com
Faster than Rory, further than Bryson - life on golf's 'party' side
Northern Ireland's Aaron Lennie takes BBC Sport into the world of Long Drive, the party version of golf where big hitting is all that counts.
bbc.com
Adobe adds new AI-powered image editing features to Photoshop
Adobe is adding an improved background removal tool to Photoshop using AI, so the app doesn't leave weird artifacts in your images.
techcrunch.com
TikTok adds YouTube Music as an option to save songs playing in videos
You can now save tracks playing in TikTok videos directly to a playlist on YouTube Music.
techcrunch.com
Meta Is Going to Let Job Candidates Use AI During Coding Tests
Mark Zuckerberg has said vibecoding will be a major part of Meta’s engineering work in the near future.
wired.com
Wolf Memory Foam Hybrid Premium Firm Mattress Review: A New Alpha
This made-to-order, nine-layer mattress provides impressive support for stomach, side, and back sleepers alike.
wired.com
Death toll in Israel’s war on Gaza surpasses 60,000
The grim milestone reaches as Israel continues to target aid seekers amid famine conditions in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Reliever stock watch: Guardians look to Cade Smith
As the MLB trade deadline approaches this week, here are the relief pitchers and closers to keep an eye on in fantasy baseball.
espn.com
‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’: how Trump is fumbling geothermal energy
Former energy officials raise alarm about tariffs, cuts and other policies creating uncertainty in geothermal industryGeothermal is one of the most promising clean energy sources in the US, providi...
theguardian.com
Hillsborough bereaved urge Starmer not to appoint ex-Sun editor to senior role
Labour figures also have concerns about appointing David Dinsmore as permanent secretary for communicationsUK politics live – latest updatesSome Hillsborough survivors and families of those killed...
theguardian.com
'The story's not done yet': England celebrate Euro 2025 win with London parade
England partied with 65,000 fans (and Burna Boy) outside Buckingham Palace after winning Euro 2025. But they already have one eye on the World Cup.
espn.com
Dogspiracy review – sincerity of activists is palpable in film that takes aim at puppy farming
TV vet and animal welfare campaigner Marc Abraham travels to the US to take on Big Pet Store’s conspiracy to maintain a cruel status quoWith the multiplexes awash in action franchises for the summe...
theguardian.com
‘I knew it would happen for Bruce’: David Sancious on walking away from Springsteen’s E Street Band
He inspired their band name and played on Born to Run but left before it turned his bandmates into superstars. As the album turns 50, does the musician – who went on to tour with Sting and Eric Cla...
theguardian.com
Wiffen feels 'really weak' before Worlds final
Olympic gold medallist Daniel Wiffen feels "something's going wrong" with his performances at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
bbc.com
Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral procession to pass through Birmingham city centre
The Black Sabbath singer’s hearse will travel along Broad Street to Black Sabbath Bridge in his home city on WednesdayOzzy Osbourne’s funeral cortege is to pass through his home city of Birmingham...
theguardian.com
Hundreds of arrests during deadly Angola fuel protests
"People are fed up, hunger is rife," activists tell the BBC as thousands join protests in Luanda.
bbc.com
I’m obsessed with snorkelling in Scotland: starfish below, sea eagles overhead – and it really isn’t that cold
Developing snorkelling trails is part of my job, but I never tire of the teeming underwater life and seeing some of the least crowded parts of Britain’s coastPeople always ask me: isn’t it too cold...
theguardian.com
This Smart Basketball Tracks Data About Every Shot. It Could Be Headed to the NBA
The league is considering adopting the tech for in-game use. Since the sensor is in the valve stem, the ball dribbles, shoots, and rebounds nearly the same as always.
wired.com
I Lived With Alexa+ for a Week. Here’s How It Went (2025)
I tried the new Alexa+ across three Echo Show devices in my house. The experience was pretty solid for early-access software.
wired.com
Aeva strikes lidar chip-making deal with LG subsidiary
LG Innotek, the components and materials subsidiary of South Korea’s LG Group, has struck a manufacturing partnership with Aeva Technologies, a developer of 4D LiDAR sensing systems.
techcrunch.com
How Ichiro's HOF induction helps tell the story of Japanese baseball
On Ichiro Suzuki's induction weekend, a new exhibit in Cooperstown shares his place in the international baseball landscape.
espn.com
Sue Gray appointed to university's governing body
Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff is one of four new members of the senate at Queen's University Belfast.
bbc.com
India claims to have killed all suspects of Kashmir’s Pahalgam attack
Three armed men killed on Monday were involved in deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Indian minister says.
aljazeera.com
Why did thousands of adult titles just disappear from the biggest PC gaming marketplaces?
Digital distribution platforms Steam and itch.io have tightened their rules about adult content – under pressure from payment processors. Why has this happened and where will it lead?In the last tw...
theguardian.com
Israeli settler kills West Bank activist involved in Oscar-winning film
Odeh Hadalin, an activist, footballer and participant in Oscar-winning film No Other Land has been shot and killed.
aljazeera.com
Russian Strike on Prison Kills 16, Ukraine Says
Workers clearing the streets in Kamianske, Ukraine, on Tuesday, after a hospital was hit in a Russian strike.
nytimes.com
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
bbc.com
NYC Shooting: What we know about the victims, suspect Shane Tamura
At least four killed, including an NYPD officer, and another critically wounded in the latest mass shooting in the US.
aljazeera.com
GB's Harper and Mew Jensen win diving silver at Worlds
Great Britain's Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claimed silver in the women's 3m synchronised diving final at the World Aquatics Championships.
bbc.com
Colombia ex-President Alvaro Uribe found guilty in landmark bribery trial
The ruling, which Uribe's legal team said he will appeal, is the latest in a long-running, hugely politicised case.
aljazeera.com
Europe Made Major Trade Concessions to Trump. How Did That Happen?
President Trump and the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announcing a trade deal on Sunday in Turnberry, Scotland.
nytimes.com
North Korea Says Kim’s Relations With Trump ‘Not Bad,’ but Stands Firm on Nukes
President Trump met Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, in Vietnam in 2019. But their second summit ended without an agreement.
nytimes.com
The Real Demon Inside ChatGPT
AI chatbots strip language of its historical and cultural context. Sometimes what looks like a satanic bloodletting ritual may actually be lifted from Warhammer 40,000.
wired.com
Beijing floods kill 30 as China sees summer of extreme weather
President Xi Jinping called for "all-out" rescue efforts and preparation for "worst-case" scenarios.
bbc.com
Clockwork from scratch: How scientists made timekeeping cells
Scientists at UC Merced have engineered artificial cells that can keep perfect time—mimicking the 24-hour biological clocks found in living organisms. By reconstructing circadian machinery inside t...
sciencedaily.com
Deadly rain, landslides force mass evacuations in northern China
At least 30 dead and tens of thousands evacuated as heavy rain and landslides hit northern China.
aljazeera.com
‘A warning signal’: is this the beginning of the end for late-night comedy?
The Late Show’s cancellation might have arrived at a suspicious time politically but speaks to an ongoing problem for late-night TV“I acknowledge we’re losing money,” comedian Jon Stewart told view...
theguardian.com
Building electronics that don’t die: Columbia's breakthrough at CERN
Deep beneath the Swiss-French border, the Large Hadron Collider unleashes staggering amounts of energy and radiation—enough to fry most electronics. Enter a team of Columbia engineers, who built ul...
sciencedaily.com
Inmates, pregnant woman among 22 killed in Russia’s attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian drone attacks kill at least one person in Russia's southern Rostov region.
aljazeera.com
‘This truck is our home!’ How Bobby Bolton found love and purpose on a 42,000-mile road trip
No money, no flat, no fiancee: in 2022 Bolton lost almost everything that underpinned his life. Three years and 53 countries later, he has more than rebuilt itOn the eve of his 30th birthday, Bobby...
theguardian.com
World Rugby boss rejects Schmidt's clearout claim
World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin rejects Australia coach Joe Schmidt's claim that the decision around Jac Morgan's clearout at the end of the second Test against the British and Irish Lions contravened...
bbc.com
World Rugby rejects Schmidt's claim over Lions' series-clinching try
World Rugby rejects Joe Schmidt's claim that the decision not to punish Jac Morgan's clearout in Australia's defeat by the British and Irish Lions on Saturday contravenes the game's player safety p...
skysports.com
Ringrose ruled out of third Lions Test
Centre Garry Ringrose is ruled out of the British and Irish Lions' third Test against Australia on Saturday as he continues to recover from a head injury.
bbc.com
Kamikaze: An Untold History review – a bewilderingly brutal act of collective desperation recalled
Japan’s deployment of kamikaze pilots to bomb US ships in the Pacific during the second world war killed almost 4,000 Japanese and 7,000 American soldiers. This powerful documentary tells the story...
theguardian.com
Eugenio Suarez to where?! The one trade our experts would make before the deadline
A late-arriving trade season? No problem -- we asked our MLB experts for the one fun, outside-the-box deal they'd make to get things moving along.
espn.com
Late Shift review – pressure is on in badly understaffed hospital as compassion shines through
Leonie Benesch brings a credible presence as Floria, a nurse crushed under an intolerable workload in frantic medical dramaConsidering her film The Teachers’ Lounge gained a best international feat...
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Labour says Farage’s plan to repeal Online Safety Act shows he is siding with ‘extreme pornographers’ over children – UK politics live
Technology secretary Peter Kyle says Reform UK leader’s latest comments demonstrate he is ‘not on the side of children’Good morning. Yesterday Reform UK said that it would repeal the Online Safety...
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Way-Too-Early men's Bracketology: Houston is No. 1, and we'll have a new WAC champ
Grand Canyon moved up its timeline to switch from the WAC to the Mountain West, which significantly shifts the bracket dynamics.
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Why Zelenskyy tried to curb autonomy of Ukraine’s anticorruption agencies?
The Ukrainian president's move to strip the autonomy of anticorruption watchdogs prompts protests, forcing U-turn.
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Digital twins are reinventing clean energy — but there’s a catch
Researchers are exploring AI-powered digital twins as a game-changing tool to accelerate the clean energy transition. These digital models simulate and optimize real-world energy systems like wind,...
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Devon campaigners call for ‘right to riverbank’ after finding Dart has 108 owners
Research shows difficulties ahead for ministers if they are to keep manifesto pledge to extend riverside public accessCampaigners in Devon are calling for a right to the riverbank after finding the...
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Rachel Reeves’ ‘save less to invest’ policy could be brilliant for ordinary Britons – or a disaster | Hilary Osborne
People know about savings. But investing in stocks and shares? Not so much. Ministers have a duty to be clear about the benefits and risksHilary Osborne is the Guardian’s money and consumer editorW...
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Australia seal 5-0 win in West Indies T20 series
Australia complete a comprehensive 5-0 clean sweep against West Indies in their T20 series by winning the final match of their tour by three wickets.
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US stopover by Taiwan’s president cancelled; Trump mulls China trip: Report
US President Donald Trump reportedly opposed a stopover in New York by Taiwan's president, says considers China trip.
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Trump denies seeking summit with Xi, says he ‘may’ visit China
US president says he will visit China only at the invitation of Chinese leader.
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After the Spike by Dean Spears and Michael Geruso review – the truth about population
We shouldn’t celebrate a falling population, according to this persuasive debunking of demographic mythsAs a member of the 8.23 billion-strong human community, you probably have an opinion on the f...
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The Banished review – cultish terrors lurk in the Australian outback
The folk-horror wave opens an Aussie branch in this shrewdly splintered tale of a city girl returning to her roots where chthonic menace awaitsWeirdos in animal masks, summary executions, rituals t...
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Porn sets, wild dogs and knitting: 30 years of Yancey Richardson gallery – in pictures
From Mitch Epstein’s early colour experiments to Ori Gersht smashing glass prints of iconic paintings, these images celebrate three decades of the New York gallery Continue reading...
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'I'm getting that true balance': Dak Prescott's perspective as a dad and longest-tenured Cowboy
The quarterback enters Year 10 with the Cowboys, and he is focused on health, family and winning a Super Bowl.
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Jarvis aims for world title glory live on Sky: 'Eersel should worry!'
It has literally been George Jarvis' childhood dream to fight long-reigning champion Regian Eersel for the world title.
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On huge river island in India’s Assam, annual floods threaten tribal arts
Women making clay pots using their feet, men-only performances past midnight - some unique art forms being washed away.
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Lakers’ Luka Doncic shows offseason fitness gains in Men’s Health
The Lakers All-Star guard discussed his summer body transformation with Men's Health Magazine before a new NBA season.
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How personal tragedy motivates India seamer Deep
From Bihar to Birmingham, Akash Deep has come from humble beginnings and overcome family tragedy to make his mark in the India Test side.
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Tens of thousands at risk of poverty despite Labour’s benefit U-turn, MPs warn
Changes to welfare reforms not enough to protect newly sick and disabled people from financial hardshipAbout 50,000 people who become disabled or chronically ill will be pushed into poverty by the...
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DHS is urging DACA recipients to self-deport
"DACA does not confer any form of legal status in this country," said DHS assistant press secretary Tricia McLaughlin, who then encouraged "every person here illegally" to self-deport.
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Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating hours-old ceasefire
Cambodia says there have been "no armed clashes" between the two sides since the midnight ceasefire.
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Police officer among four dead in shooting at New York City office building
Authorities say Shane Devon Tamura travelled across the country from Las Vegas to open fire inside the skyscraper.
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Tuesday Briefing: Trump Said There’s ‘Real Starvation’ in Gaza
At least 56 Palestinians died of starvation in Gaza this month, Gaza’s health ministry said.
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Country diary: I prefer my farm gates to tell a story | Sarah Laughton
Long Dean, Cotswolds: A solid metal 10ft frame certainly does a job, but there’s nothing like being able to see nicks and dents and the blacksmith’s bracketsAs reward for waiting while I fed and mu...
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Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle eye Jackson to replace Liverpool-linked Isak
Newcastle's interest in Nicolas Jackson could open the way for Alexander Isak to join Liverpool. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Gorilla habitats and pristine forest at risk as DRC opens half of country to oil and gas drilling bids
Government launches licensing round for 52 fossil fuel blocks, potentially undermining a flagship conservation initiative and affecting an estimated 39 million peopleThe Democratic Republic of the...
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Starmer Is Edging Closer to Recognizing a Palestinian State, UK Officials Say
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain at President Trump’s golf club in Turnberry, Scotland, on Monday. Mr. Starmer, the officials said, resisted Palestinian state recognition in the past because...
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Starmer Is Edging Closer to Recognizing a Palestinian State, UK Officials Say
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain at President Trump’s golf club in Turnberry, Scotland, on Monday. Mr. Starmer, the officials said, resisted Palestinian state recognition in the past because...
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Starmer v Starmer: why is the former human rights lawyer so cautious about defending human rights?
Many of his supporters hoped the Prime Minister would restore the UK’s commitment to international law. Yet Labour’s record over the past year has been curiously mixed The international human right...
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S10, Ep4: Irvine Welsh, writer
Scottish writer Irvine Welsh joins Grace to share his ultimate comfort food. Irvine has been a towering figure in our cultural galaxy for 30 years. His bestselling novels include Porno, The Acid Ho...
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‘You’ll never save the world with art, but it will help you survive’: artist calls on Ukraine to promote its culture
Living in Kharkiv, where Russian bombs fall every night, Pavlo Makov says his country needs its artistic mettle as well as military strengthUnlike younger men, who must stay in Ukraine in case they...
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Watch: Nursing home residents rescued from China floods
At least 30 people have been killed in floods that have inundated large parts of northeastern China.
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Four killed in New York shooting, including police officer, suspect: Report
The attacker was armed with an AR-style rifle when he opened fire inside a skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue, Manhattan.
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Thai army accuses Cambodia of ceasefire violations
Thai troops have retaliated 'appropriately' and in 'self-defence', Major-General Winthai Suvaree said in a statement.
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Israeli settler kills West Bank activist who worked on Oscar-winning film
Palestinian Odeh Hadalin was from Masafer Yatta, a community whose resistance to settlers was featured in No Other Land.
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Ryne Sandberg, Hall of Fame Second Baseman for the Cubs, Dies at 65
Ryne Sandberg in 1992. Over 16 major league seasons, all but one with the Chicago Cubs, he became one of baseball’s most prominent infielders.
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Did humans learn to walk in trees?
In the quest to understand how and why early humans started walking on two legs, scientists are now looking to chimpanzees living in dry, open savannah-like environments for clues. A new study reve...
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Watch: Four killed in Manhattan shooting
A New York City police officer is among the four people killed in a shooting inside a Midtown Manhattan high-rise building.
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Heavy Rainfall in China Kills at Least 30, Officials Say
A flood-damaged road in the Miyun district of northeastern Beijing on Monday. Chinese state media said on Tuesday that 28 people had died in Miyun.
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AI data analyst startup Julius nabs $10M seed round
The seed round for Julius AI was led by Bessemer Venture Partners.
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Alvaro Uribe, Ex-President of Colombia, Is Convicted of Bribery
The former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe.
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4611-4613: Scenic Overlook
Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Earth planning date: Friday, July 25, 2025 A 23-meter drive (about 75 feet) brought Curiosity to today’s planned “look...
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Netanyahu Is Spoiling Trump’s Chance for Peace
America can still use its leverage to end the war in Gaza.