BBC signs boxing broadcast deal with Boxxer
World-class professional boxing will return to prime-time television after the BBC signs a broadcast deal with Boxxer.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-08-07
International student levy could cost English universities £600m a year
The proposed 6% surcharge has prompted warnings from vice-chancellors over its impact on budgets and global competitivenessThe government’s proposed levy on international student fees could cost un...
theguardian.com
Late Fleetwood charge lights up FedEx play-offs
Tommy Fleetwood hits four birdies in the final four holes at the St Jude Championship to finish one shot off the lead on day one.
bbc.com
Tesla shuts down Dojo, the AI training supercomputer that Musk said would be key to full self-driving
The disbanding of Tesla’s Dojo efforts follows the departure of around 20 workers, who left the automaker to start their own AI company dubbed DensityAI focused on data center services for industries.
techcrunch.com
Trump to nominate ‘loyalist’ Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve board
Miran, who currently sits on the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, would fill the seat through January.
aljazeera.com
Nicholas Clapp, 89, Dies; ‘Real-Life Indiana Jones’ Pursued a Lost City
A documentary filmmaker and amateur archaeologist, he was consumed by the desire to find an ancient city in the Arabian desert known as Atlantis of the Sands.
nytimes.com
Big-Game Hunter Is Killed by Buffalo During Safari
Asher Watkins was pursuing a Cape buffalo in South Africa when it attacked and killed him.
nytimes.com
Famine kills nearly 200 in Gaza amid ‘apocalyptic’ battle for survival
Two children died of starvation on Thursday, as WHO warns 12,000 children aged under five suffering acute malnutrition.
aljazeera.com
Rocket Lab eyes big defense opportunities with new acquisition
Rocket Lab is taking the concept of an 'end-to-end' space company to new heights with a forthcoming acquisition.
techcrunch.com
The East maintain Racing League advantage after competitive night at Chepstow
The East maintained their spot at the summit of the Racing League after a competitive night of racing at Chepstow.
skysports.com
Palestinian football icon Suleiman al-Obeid killed seeking aid in Gaza
Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obaid was killed in an Israeli air strike on Wednesday while waiting for aid in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
The high costs and thin margins threatening AI coding startups
Coding assistant startups are highly unprofitable, says a source familiar with Windsurf financials.
techcrunch.com
Rees-Zammit in mix for Wales autumn return - Tandy
New Wales head coach Steve Tandy is excited to have Louis Rees-Zammit back in rugby and could call on the winger in the autumn.
bbc.com
Friday Briefing: Netanyahu Plans to Fully Control Gaza
Plus, the global response to Trump’s tariffs.
nytimes.com
Michael Lydon, Writer Who Rocked With the 1960s, Dies at 82
A founding editor of Rolling Stone and a seasoned music journalist, he spent time with the Beatles and toured with the Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones.
nytimes.com
From Italy to Brazil, Trump’s new tariffs stir uncertainty
President Trump’s sweeping tariffs are spreading economic anxiety.
aljazeera.com
Chelsea confirm Colwill surgery after ACL injury
Chelsea have confirmed defender Levi Colwill has undergone successful surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
skysports.com
India’s Modi, Brazil’s Lula speak amid Trump tariff blitz
India is signaling it may seek to rebalance its global partnerships after Trump's salvo of tariffs on Indian goods.
aljazeera.com
US hits one-kilo gold bars with tariffs in blow to refining hub Switzerland
Decision could upend the global bullion market, analysts say
ft.com
Bayern show interest in Jackson - Friday's gossip
Bayern Munich show interest in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, AC Milan are keen on Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund, Tottenham have a bid for Como's Nico Paz rejected, plus more.
bbc.com
At least six killed, 10 wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
The strikes on Lebanon's east came as its government endorsed a US-backed proposal for Hezbollah's disarmament.
aljazeera.com
Trump says undocumented immigrants will not be counted in new US Census
US president says he directed the Commerce Department to immediately work on a 'new and highly accurate' survey.
aljazeera.com
WHO says US ending mRNA vaccine contracts a ‘significant blow’
Trump's administration halts mRNA vaccine development, sparking WHO fears for emerging pandemic preparedness.
aljazeera.com
Health experts urge ban on school materials backed by food, drink and gambling firms
Exclusive: Education secretary told sponsored resources misrepresent evidence about diets, alcohol and bettingHealth experts have urged Bridget Phillipson to stop schools using educational material...
theguardian.com
£201m of new forwards - now Man Utd look to solve midfield issue
Manchester United look set to complete a third major forward signing in a bid to solve their goalscoring problems - now attention is turning to the midfield.
bbc.com
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye move for PSG star Bradley Barcola
Liverpool could make another blockbuster move to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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'Massive addition!' Rees-Zammit available for Wales selection
New Wales head coach Steve Tandy has welcomed Louis Rees-Zammit's return to rugby and says the winger will be a "massive" addition to his squad.
skysports.com
At least six killed, two injured in medical plane crash in Kenya
The plane had taken off from the capital Nairobi's Wilson Airport and was destined for Somaliland.
aljazeera.com
How a Carbon Tax Plan in Europe Survived (Mostly)
The goal of the climate tax was to prod Austrians to change their habits, like deciding to walk or take a bus rather than driving.
nytimes.com
Linda Hodes, Dancer Who Championed Martha Graham’s Vision, Dies at 94
Linda Hodes in 1962, performing in “Embattled Garden” with the Martha Graham Dance Company.
nytimes.com
US-French SWOT Satellite Measures Tsunami After Massive Quake
Data provided by the water satellite, a joint effort between NASA and the French space agency, is helping to improve tsunami forecast models, benefitting coastal communities. The SWOT (Surface Wate...
nasa.gov
Spanish Officials Condemn City’s Ban on Religious Events as ‘Racist’
Protests against migrants last month in Torre-Pacheco, in southeastern Spain.
nytimes.com
I spoke to the AI avatar of a Leeds MP. How did it cope with my own Yorkshire accent?
Mark Sewards has launched a digital assistant but the results of my chat show the real deal have got nowt to worry aboutAs anyone with even a trace of a regional dialect who has had to pay a parkin...
theguardian.com
Cambodia nominates Trump for Nobel Prize after Thai border truce
Cambodia credits Trump for brokering Thai border truce, nominates him for Nobel Peace Prize for 'visionary diplomacy'.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on gambling: a public reckoning with the dark side of this highly profitable industry is overdue | Editorial
Gordon Brown says gambling is undertaxed, Andy Burnham wants the power to block new gaming centres – and ministers should pay attentionNo one should be surprised that the highly profitable UK gambl...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on the SNP’s future: cracks are beginning to show | Editorial
Scotland’s ruling party has lost two charismatic women in Kate Forbes and Mhairi Black. The future offers both rewards and dangersIn July, Scotland’s first minister, John Swinney, set out a three-s...
theguardian.com
Tight BoE vote reflects rising concerns about UK inflation
Central bank warns of ‘genuine uncertainty’ over scope for further rate cuts
ft.com
Trump orders colleges to share admissions data, with an eye on affirmative action
Thursday's move would compel colleges to report more data about the students they enroll and those who apply, including applicants' race and standardized test scores.
npr.org
NASA Uses Wind Tunnel to Test Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing
The advanced air mobility industry is currently working to produce novel aircraft ranging from air taxis to autonomous cargo drones, and all of those designs will require extensive testing – which...
nasa.gov
SpaceX is building a water pipeline to Starbase – but access comes with some conditions
The newest piece of infrastructure coming to Starbase, Texas isn’t a launch mount or a booster. It’s a water pipeline, and who can hook up a tap (and on what terms) will shape the definition of “co...
techcrunch.com
Six dead in Kenya medical small plane crash, official says
The plane lost signal just three minutes after take off according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
bbc.com
No. 5 recruit in '27 class commits to Texas Tech
Texas Tech's talent acquisition spree continued with a commitment from OLB LaDamion Guyton, ESPN's No. 5 overall prospect in the 2027 recruiting class.
espn.com
Chelsea's Colwill suffers ACL injury in training
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill faces a long spell out of action after undergoing surgery on an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
espn.com
Toyota expects to lose billions as Trump tariffs weigh on auto sector
The world’s top-selling carmaker joins a growing list of companies reporting profit hits because of US tariffs.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI’s GPT-5 is here
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says GPT-5 is the "best model in the world," and aims to make ChatGPT more intuitive to use.
techcrunch.com
Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico residency is a rare example of fame used for good | Adrian Horton
The megastar’s unprecedented 21-date residency is estimated to bring $200m into the local economy with early tickets exclusively reserved for localsEarlier this month, a wave of tourists from the c...
theguardian.com
Sallie Bingham, Author at the Center of a Newspaper Drama, Dies at 88
A novelist and memoirist, she famously clashed with a brother, leading to the fall of a Kentucky publishing dynasty that her paternal grandfather established in 1918.
nytimes.com
Edinburgh art festival review – regal lusting, sofa-surfing and the perfect painting for our times
King James’s lusty entourage, a glass-puppet kick up the Crusades and sublime recliners from Philadelphia … this year’s thrilling festival has splendour, passion and plenty of strangenessScotland’s...
theguardian.com
Why the US Is Racing to Build a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon
NASA has set a 2030 deadline to build a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon. It’s an ambitious but potentially achievable goal that could transform space exploration, experts tell WIRED.
wired.com
Age Verification Is Sweeping Gaming. Is It Ready for the Age of AI Fakes?
Discord users are already using video game characters to bypass the UK’s age-check laws. AI deepfakes could make things even more complicated.
wired.com
Bank of England cuts rates to 4% in tight vote
Split decision prompts investors to rein in expectations for further loosening in blow to consumers and businesses
ft.com
Chainsaw economics, organ sales and governing by dog: Argentina under Milei
Mehdi Hasan debates ex-FM Diana Mondino on Milei’s fitness to lead and his radical 'chainsaw' economics.
aljazeera.com
Trump calls on CEO of tech firm Intel to resign over China investments
The Republican president criticised CEO Lip-Bu Tan for being 'conflicted' due to his ties to Chinese technology firms.
aljazeera.com
Is Trump winning the trade war and at what cost to the economy?
Donald Trump's tariff policy is taking shape and the president is already touting benefits to the US economy.
aljazeera.com
Sudan military destroyed UAE plane carrying Colombian mercenaries: State TV
President Gustavo Petro says his government is trying to find out how many Colombians died in the attack.
aljazeera.com
Helen Grime: Chamber Music review – clarity and colour from one of Britain’s most exciting young composers
Hebrides Ensemble(Delphian)Informed by Ted Hughes, TS Eliot and the natural world, Grime’s smaller-scale chamber pieces are alive with instrumental textureIt has been mostly through her succession...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Trains in Orion
The Artemis II crew (from left to right) CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman don their Orion Crew Surv...
nasa.gov
Who will vote for McTominay in the Ballon d'Or?
BBC Sport's chief football news reporter Simon Stone discusses which nations are likely to vote for Scott McTominay after he was nominated for the 2025 men's Ballon d'Or award. The Napoli and Scotl...
bbc.com
More than 200 lobbyists at UN’s plastic treaty talks will limit progress, campaigners warn
Environmental group says industry figures will be obstructive and aim to reduce overall ambition of meetingMore than 200 industry lobbyists are attending the UN’s meeting to hammer out a global pla...
theguardian.com
Met Police warns of ‘criminal consequences’ ahead of Palestine Action protest
Comments come as prisons in London brace for influx of arrested demonstrators
ft.com
AI agents aren’t the ‘new Google,’ says Airbnb CEO
"I think we're still kind of feeling out the space," CEO Brian Chesky told investors on the Q2 earnings call.
techcrunch.com
The backlash against Duolingo going ‘AI-first’ didn’t even matter
Duolingo faced significant backlash for announcing that it would become an "AI-first" company -- and yet, the app posted strong financials this quarter.
techcrunch.com
Trump Is Undermining Trust in Official Economic Statistics. China Shows Where That Path Can Lead
China demonstrates how manipulating economic data can ultimately erode government credibility.
wired.com
Busta Rhymes calls assault lawsuit by ex-assistant ‘an attempted shake-down’
Rapper’s former assistant has alleged an abusive work environment which climaxed in being punched in faceBusta Rhymes has been accused of physical assault and an abusive work environment by his for...
theguardian.com
Ninajirachi: I Love My Computer review – a surprisingly moving tribute to 2010s EDM
The Australian producer’s debut album pays homage to the blustering, bombastic genre of her adolescence. The BPM soars and so do the feelingsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn case the t...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Webb Finds New Evidence for Planet Around Closest Solar Twin
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth,...
nasa.gov
Zambia dismisses US health warning after toxic spill in copper mining area
Zambia's government says the water is safe to drink after the US embassy ordered its staff to withdraw.
bbc.com
Chargers star LT Slater carted off with leg injury
Chargers Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater left Thursday's practice on a medical cart with an apparent left leg injury.
espn.com
‘The Welsh language has been aggressively oppressed’: Tristwch y Fenywod, the gothic trio communing with a mystical Wales
Inspired by the ‘enchanted, sapphic feeling’ of the coast and with bat sounds for drums, this Wales-obsessed band sound like no one else. They explain how queerness, neurodivergence and anti-coloni...
theguardian.com
No 'magic wand' for new Wales boss Tandy
New Wales head coach Steve Tandy says there are no quick fixes to turn around the country's fortunes.
bbc.com
Three NASA Langley Employees Win Prestigious Silver Snoopy Awards
Three employees from NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia recently earned the Silver Snoopy award, a prestigious honor given to NASA employees and contractors across the agency for e...
nasa.gov
ROH’s director of opera defends attempt to take Palestinian flag from protesting dancer
Oliver Mears asks Royal Opera House members for understanding after open letter accuses him of ‘extremely poor judgment’The Royal Opera House’s director of opera has pleaded with members to “unders...
theguardian.com
Man Utd discussing 'final details' in Sesko deal
High-ranking officials from Manchester United and RB Leipzig are in Germany discussing the final details of a deal for Benjamin Sesko.
skysports.com
Truth Social’s AI search is powered by Perplexity, but the platform can set limits on sources
The search engine, dubbed Truth Search AI, is already available on the web version of Truth Social, with public Beta testing on the iOS and Android apps planned for “the near future.”
techcrunch.com
Why are Israelis ‘not at all troubled’ by starvation in Gaza?
Recent poll shows more than half of Jewish Israelis feel this way, despite growing global outrage.
aljazeera.com
Shared prayers and tears: how Lammy wooed JD Vance and the White House
Analysts say foreign secretary’s empathy and pragmatism make relationship-forming easy despite political differencesIt was famously something that Tony Blair did not do with George W Bush, or at le...
theguardian.com
The Names by Florence Knapp audiobook review – a Sliding Doors-style debut
What happens to a boy called Gordon, Julian or Bear? Irish actor Dervla Kirwan narrates this smart tale about a how a boy’s name influences his lifeHow influential is a name? This is the question u...
theguardian.com
As NASA Missions Study Interstellar Comet, Hubble Makes Size Estimate
A team of astronomers has taken the sharpest-ever picture of the unexpected interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS using the crisp vision of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble is one of many missions acros...
nasa.gov
Elad Gil — one of tech’s sharpest minds — on early bets, breakout growth, and what’s coming next at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Elad Gil isn’t just ahead of the curve — he practically lives there. Before most of the world had even asked ChatGPT its first question, Gil was writing early checks into companies like Perplexity,...
techcrunch.com
No. 1 hoops recruit Oladotun reclassifying to '26
Babatunde Oladotun, the No. 1 high school basketball player in the ESPN class of 2027, is reclassifying to the class of 2026 and will graduate in the spring from Blake High School in Maryland.
espn.com
Data breach at French telecom giant Bouygues affects millions of customers
This is the latest cyberattack to hit a French cellular carrier in recent weeks, following an attack on Orange Telecom in July.
techcrunch.com
‘Working with Kanye? That’s definitely in the past’: rap legends Clipse on beef, Bono and Mr Bean
Amid their triumphant reunion, the brothers Pusha T and Malice answer your questions on the wisdom of the apostles, the catharsis of writing about their late parents and the greatness of Billy Joel...
theguardian.com
Clarke sisters make World Cup history with Scotland
Bristol Bears' Elliann and Rhea Clarke become the first set of Scottish sisters to be selected for the same Women's Rugby World Cup.
bbc.com
'So many unknowns' - Championship club-by-club preview
BBC Sport correspondents take a closer look at the 24 teams taking part in the 2025-26 Championship season.
bbc.com
Ex-England prop Perry has 'earned' Ireland chance
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says former England prop Ellena Perry has "more than earned" her place in his matchday squad for the team's final World Cup warm-up game.
bbc.com
Hot Mess review – blazing musical about Earth and humanity’s toxic love affair
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghWith brilliant one-liners, dazzling music and two formidable performers, this fringe highlight sees a cute newcomer end Earth’s 750m-year stint of singledomDoes a musi...
theguardian.com
Microsoft cloud used in Israeli mass surveillance of Palestinians: Report
Leaked documents reveal Israel's spy agency used Microsoft's cloud to store Palestinians' phone calls and target them.
aljazeera.com
I lost my link to the outside world as Israel continues to bomb us in Gaza
Ahmed Al-Najjar writes about the day his phone stopped working, and why that means so much more than it seems.
aljazeera.com
Why Trump-Putin talks unlikely to bring rapid end to Ukraine war
Even with Trump's direct involvement, Moscow's preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.
bbc.com
'He's PERFECT for them!' | Will Spurs turn to Grealish for Maddison injury cover?
Following confirmation of James Maddison's ACL injury, will Spurs turn to Manchester City's Jack Grealish, with the England midfielder being linked away from The Etihad.
skysports.com
Mystics trade Edwards to Sun, acquire Sheldon
The Mystics have traded Aaliyah Edwards to the Sun in exchange for Jacy Sheldon and the right to a first-round pick swap in 2026.
espn.com
Drink it up! Daniel Day-Lewis films – ranked
The triple Oscar winner has retired from the profession twice – and returned twice. Ahead of Anemone, directed by his son Ronan, we gorge on Day-Lewis’s back catalogueThe movie of the Broadway musi...
theguardian.com
Wade Sisler: Aficionado of Wonder Serving the Cosmos
Across 42 years at NASA, Wade Sisler — executive producer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland—watched the edge of human knowledge progress. During that time, the tools for...
nasa.gov
'Second best unacceptable' for 'standout' Crichton
Rangers' new women's head coach Leanne Crichton says being second best in Scotland is "ultimately unacceptable" as she looks to deliver a maiden SWPL title to Ibrox.
bbc.com
U Myint Swe, Acting President of Myanmar Installed by Military, Dies at 74
In a photo released by the Myanmar military, U Myint Swe attends a defense and security council meeting in Naypyidaw in 2023.
nytimes.com
South Africa ‘fear’ nothing as Australia seek WTC revenge
Australia begin white-ball tour of South Africa on Sunday with hosts brimming from World Test Championship final win.
aljazeera.com
Captive negotiator says he received written ceasefire proposal from Hamas
Greshon Baskin says Hamas submitted a written ceasefire deal to end the war and release all Israeli captives
aljazeera.com
Ceretone Core One Pro Hearing Aids Review: A Blunt Instrument
The budget hearing aid company revamps its product with a new look but few new features.
wired.com
West Ham release Antonio eight months after crash
West Ham confirmed Michail Antonio will not be signing a new deal as a first-team player for the club.
bbc.com
James Cameron warns of ‘Terminator-style apocalypse’ if AI weaponised
Humans face three existential threats, from super-intelligence, nuclear weapons and the climate crisis, says blockbuster director as he announces new Hiroshima projectThe director James Cameron has...
theguardian.com
Federal judge rules cuts to humanities grants were 'unlawful'
The ruling deems the government's termination of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities "unlawful" and allows a lawsuit brought by humanities groups to move forward.
npr.org
Price to begin defence of Australian Darts Masters with Littler, Humphries in action
Gerwyn Price will begin his defence of the KenoGO Australian Darts Masters against Joe Comito on Friday, with the draw and schedule of play confirmed for the World Series of Darts event.
skysports.com
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4% in tight vote
Monetary Policy Committee forced into unprecedented second vote after initially failing to reach majority
ft.com
Budapest Festival Orchestra / Fischer review – palpable joy in a vivid Prom pairing of Beethoven and Bluebeard
Royal Albert Hall, London Conductor Iván Fischer and his players teased out the tiny details in a stirring Seventh Symphony, while Bartók’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle was full of grisly Hungarian inte...
theguardian.com
Rahm says Donald has been texting as he eyes Ryder Cup pick
Jon Rahm says European captain Luke Donald has been texting ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup in September, but the former world No 1 added "there's nothing I can confirm nor deny" as to whether he...
skysports.com
Hubble just exposed a rare and violent star collision
Hubble has helped uncover a white dwarf that’s likely the result of two stars crashing together. Carbon traces in its atmosphere tell a story of a cosmic merger, a rare phenomenon previously invisi...
sciencedaily.com
Hubble Network plans massive satellite upgrade to create global Bluetooth layer
Hubble Network's satellite-enabled Bluetooth network is getting a boost from Muon's new XL satellite bus.
techcrunch.com
Judge tosses 1983 NC State team's suit vs. NCAA
A North Carolina judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the 1983 NC State men's basketball team, shutting down the national championship winner's request for NIL compensation.
espn.com
From puppy murder to racist podcasts: South Park’s anti-deportation episode is utterly ruthless TV
Rightwing media mouthpieces and ICE get both barrels in South Park’s latest zeitgeist-capturing satire. You can feel Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s disdain in every frameTwo weeks ago, South Park kic...
theguardian.com
MPs issue plea over Gaza student visa delay
The MPs say students cannot meet the requirements as there is no visa application centre in Gaza.
bbc.com
Italy greenlights plan to build world’s longest suspension bridge
Italy has approved a $15.5bn suspension bridge which will connect the mainland to the island of Sicily.
aljazeera.com
Kildunne returns from injury as England face France in final World Cup warm-up
Ellie Kildunne will make her return from a leg injury for England against France on Saturday, the Red Roses' final warm-up game before the home Women's Rugby World Cup.
skysports.com
Egg yolks, horse sex and necrophile nuns: Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights confirmed as ‘unconventional’
An early test screening of the forthcoming Brontë film starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi reportedly met with a ‘mixed’ receptionEqual parts intrigue and scepticism had already dogged the fort...
theguardian.com
Eli Lilly’s Obesity Pill Shows Promising Weight Loss in New Results
In an 18-month clinical trial of the experimental GLP-1 pill orforglipron, about 60 percent of people lost at least 10 percent of their body weight.
wired.com
For Putin, Trump Summit Is Key to Securing Ukraine Goals
In a photo released by state media, President Vladimir V. Putin attends a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Maresca refuses to rule out Jackson leaving Chelsea
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca refuses to rule out the possibility of Nicolas Jackson leaving Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window.
bbc.com
Wrexham - fantasy football or playing with fire?
After three successive promotions, Wrexham are splashing the cash and breaking club records with the Premier League in sight - but can they afford it and should they worry about PSR?
bbc.com
Solitude Without Loneliness review – bad dates, frenzied flyering and the spirit of the fringe
Dance Base, EdinburghMalcolm Sutherland’s meta production about isolation and the search for intimacy knowingly ties its themes to the experience of the fringeThe dry title belies a show with spark...
theguardian.com
Rivalries renewed! Championship derbies to look out for in 25/26
The start of the 2025/26 Sky Bet Championship season is just around the corner where rivalries will be renewed...
skysports.com
Three people charged with supporting Palestine Action
The charges come before a planned protest in support of the group on Saturday in London.
bbc.com
New Cardiff skipper welcomes shift to youth
Former Arsenal defender Callum Chambers has backed Brian Barry-Murphy's move to give Bluebirds' youngsters a chance.
bbc.com
BSB organisers say Irwin must be tested before return
British Superbike Championship organisers say Glenn Irwin must be assessed before the round at Thruxton, despite the rider's declaration he had already been passed fit to return from injury.
bbc.com
USMNT 2026 World Cup Big Board 1.0: Early picks for Pochettino's team
With players focusing on the looming European club season, nine months remain before World Cup squads are announced. Who will be on the U.S.'s?
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Explosive and experimental, Eddie Palmieri was a revolutionary figure in postwar American music
The Puerto Rican New Yorker pianist, who has died aged 88, radiated pure joy as he played – never resting on his laurels as he went from jazz to salsa to house and beyond• Eddie Palmieri, pioneerin...
theguardian.com
Kildunne to face France in final World Cup warm-up
World player of the year Ellie Kildunne plays her first competitive game in four months as England take on France in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up.
bbc.com
Someone Like Me review – moving through the unspeakable toll of war in Ukraine
Assembly George Square Studios, EdinburghNina Khyzhna performs a collage of poetic dance-theatre that embodies the everyday trauma of life in KharkivIn Pokémon lore, the distortion world is an evil...
theguardian.com
Measles Spreads Quickly in Rural Alberta Areas That Resisted Vaccines
Bow Island, Alberta is home to a large Menonite Community.
nytimes.com
Jones leads much-changed Ireland against Canada
Ireland make 10 changes for Saturday's final World Cup warm-up match with Canada in Belfast.
bbc.com
How a Pro-Palestinian Group Got Banned in Britain
Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group known for its direct action, was banned as a terrorism group under British law. The decision followed a break-in by the group at Britain’s largest air base...
nytimes.com
How a Pro-Palestinian Group Fell Foul of a Long Unused U.K. Terrorism Law
A demonstration in London in July. The British government has put Palestine Action, a protest group, on the same legal footing as groups like Al Qaeda in response to actions related to property dam...
nytimes.com
This summer brought an abundance of butterflies and birds. Nature is ready to spring back – if we let it | Patrick Barkham
The recent hopeful surge of some wildlife isn’t down to us. But in an era of climatic decline, it shows the resilience of our fellow speciesButterflies flit across my vision wherever I go this summ...
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Bernband’s alien landscape is the perfect place for digital wandering – just don’t expect a map
With distinct, discrete areas that you can visit at any time, this is not a traditional open world adventure, and it resists gamification with the mantra ‘there’s no goal but to stroll’Here is poet...
theguardian.com
Can Wrexham's Hollywood story have a Premier League ending?
The final episode of Disney+'s latest season of Welcome to Wrexham is titled 'Do a Wrexham'. Not so long ago, that phrase would not amount to much. In fact, to 'do a Wrexham' meant to teeter on the...
skysports.com
The Will Still philosophy: Entertainment, proactivity & the seven-minute rule
Will Still is gearing up for his first game in England, and his first game in charge of Southampton, as they make their 2025/26 Championship bow against Wrexham on Saturday.
skysports.com
Raducanu 'excited' by new coach as she looks to improve shot quality
Emma Raducanu hopes her new coaching set up, adding Rafael Nadal's former coach Francis Roig to her team, will help her improve "against the very top" in the game.
skysports.com
Why a Teen Bullying Case in China Set Off Protests and a Crackdown
Residents in a city in southwestern China protested what they saw as official indifference in the attack on a girl. Police repression and censorship fueled the outrage.
nytimes.com
Trump calls for U.S. census to exclude for the first time people with no legal status
Trump is calling for a "new" census that excludes people in the U.S. without legal status. The 14th Amendment requires the "whole number of persons in each state" in a key set of census results.
npr.org
Philippine Senate Shelves Impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte
A protest to demand the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte of the Philippines outside the Senate in Manila on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
United Airlines passengers in US delayed after tech glitch halts flights
The company said late on Wednesday that its flights were no longer grounded, but that disruption was ongoing.
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UK politics live: Gordon Brown calls for extra defence spending to be exempt from fiscal rules
Former PM says ‘exceptional’ aim to spend 5% of GDP should be a joint Nato and European initiative financed via bonds or a defence fundGood morning. In every era in politics there are claims that t...
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Crumbling shells, melting ice – and a wildlife boom: what recreating Scott’s Antarctic trip reveals about our seas today
A new polar expedition compared samples with those collected more than a century ago by by Scott, along with voyages led by Shackleton and BorchgrevinkThree glass specimen jars full of satsuma-size...
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Peaty hopes to 'put name back in hat' at Glasgow 2026
British swimmer Adam Peaty targets the Glasgow Commonwealth Games as a stepping stone to his fourth Olympic Games.
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Figurehead president of military-ruled Myanmar dies aged 74
Myint Swe headed Myanmar as president from 2021 to 2024 following the military's power grab.
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Nailing preseason is key to any club's Premier League ambitions
A new season means new ambition for various Premier League teams, which all begins in preseason. So what exactly goes on?
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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye move for PSG star Bradley Barcola
Liverpool could make another blockbuster move to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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PLL Power Rankings entering Week 11: The final weekend
Three teams have clinched playoff bids. Who else will qualify? Here's how the teams line up heading into Boston.
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Big Ten football preview: Power rankings, top players, key games
Will Ohio State or Penn State come out on top? Breaking down the conference ahead of the season.
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NASA Rewrites the Rules for Developers of Private Space Stations
In the face of budget cuts, NASA has issued a new directive on how it will procure replacements for the International Space Station.
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Ireland coach Steenson coy on post-World Cup future
Gareth Steenson says he is unsure of his future with the Ireland women's team beyond the World Cup.
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Payout for mother wrongfully jailed over babies' deaths 'inadequate' - lawyer
Kathleen Folbigg was freed in 2023 after a review found there was reasonable doubt she killed her babies.
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The next big star? Mboko reaches home final after stunning comeback!
Highlights of the National Bank Open semi-final between Victoria Mboko and Elena Rybakina.
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'Raw end of the stick': Taurasi opens up on being benched for Olympic gold-medal game in new documentary
A new docuseries sheds light on key parts of the retired star's WNBA, Olympic and overseas basketball career.
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When do top European leagues start - and who will star?
The Club World Cup in the United States only finished on 13 July, but it is not long before Europe's top leagues start up again.
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What’s the best thing world leaders could do now? 'Let go' and 'embrace uncertainty' | Fran Boait
Self-help homilies seem out out of place in this era of Starmer and Trump. In fact, applied to government, they can offer new solutions for global problemsIf there is one thing that has marked the...
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‘We’ve got a lot less competitive’: Stanley Donwood on creating Radiohead’s iconic artwork
The artist has been collaborating with the rock group’s frontman Thom Yorke on their distinctive visuals since the mid-90s. As a retrospective opens in Oxford, he looks back on three decades with t...
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Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Borrowing costs are forecast to fall to 4%, the lowest since early 2023, despite higher inflation.
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Mboko sets up Osaka final after stunning comeback
Teenager Victoria Mboko continues her fairytale run at the Canadian Open by booking a final date with Naomi Osaka.
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Canadian teen Mboko claims thrilling comeback win to set up Osaka final
Canadian teenage sensation Victoria Mboko clinched a stunning comeback win over ninth seed Elena Rybakina to reach the final of the National Bank Open in Montreal, where she will face four-time Gra...
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The Browser Company launches a $20 monthly subscription for its AI-powered browser
The Browser Company has its first paid plan in form of $20 per month Dia Pro.
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'I needed a new chapter' | Son unveiled at LAFC
Heung-Min Son said he is excited to join Los Angeles FC and needed a new challenge after his time at Tottenham Hotspur.
skysports.com
Police commissioner wants new guidance after 'cover-up' claims
Warwickshire Police has been accused of withholding details of two men charged over an alleged rape.
bbc.com
The Rise and Fall of the Clash Redux review – screen encore for punk’s raging heroes
Danny Garcia’s second take on the band’s story looks past their riotous ascent to the gloomier and rather less watchable years that followedHere’s a downbeat, slightly miserable documentary about t...
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Myanmar's figurehead president dies after long illness
The South East Asian nation's military leaders named Myint Swe acting president after a 2021 coup.
bbc.com
Ghana’s waste pickers brave mountains of plastic – and big industry
Accra has been picked by a World Bank bond to end the waste crisis. But for informal recyclers, it is a false solution.
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Plastic credits: A ‘false solution’ or the answer to global plastic waste?
As UN meets to negotiate an international treaty to curb plastic pollution, many favour carbon credit-like offsetting.
aljazeera.com
When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match?
Former England cricketers relive 2005's second Ashes Test at Edgbaston, regarded as one of the greatest matches of all time.
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Edwards relives his triple jump world record 30 years on
Jonathan Edwards speaks to BBC Sport's Daniel Ogunshakin about his 30-year-old triple jump world record of 18.29m that he set on 7 August 1995.
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My 30-year-old world record 'not a good sign for athletics' - Edwards
Jonathan Edwards' triple jump world record has been standing for 30 years - why hasn't it been broken?
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Former Superman actor Dean Cain reveals he’s becoming an Ice agent to support Trump’s mass deportation agenda
The actor will be sworn in ‘ASAP’ amid the federal agency’s recruitment drive and unprecedented immigration raids that have sparked protest across the USFormer Superman actor Dean Cain has announce...
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Lynx could thrive in Northumberland with most in area supporting return, study finds
Release of 20 lynx over several years into Kielder Forest area would create population of about 50 animals Releasing just 20 lynx in Northumberland would be enough to create a healthy wild populati...
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The biggest problem for Starmer and co: the machinery of government is broken and they can’t fix it | Martin Kettle
The prisons crisis is symptomatic of a dysfunctional system that is defeating these ministers as badly as those before themIn one of my favourite Seinfeld episodes, George Costanza is sitting in a...
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As temperatures soar, it’s time to close the green space gap
While urban greening can help mitigate extreme heat, such spaces are not distributed equitablyIt has been a summer of heatwaves in western Europe, with record highs of 46C (115F) in Spain and Portu...
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‘It’s about justice’: the couple pushing for legal aid for Windrush scandal claims
Home Office behaviour has convinced Hetticia and Vanderbilt McIntosh that only experts lawyers can change systemThe Home Office’s refusal to renew the UK passports of a Black British former service...
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Nebraska's Mike Flood got an earful from voters. He's still standing by Trump's agenda
After his town hall this week wrapping with chants of "Vote him out!" Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood told Morning Edition he understands it is "cathartic" for constituents to voice their opinions.
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Baby star fires a jet, then gets blasted by the fallout
Astronomers have stumbled upon an incredible cosmic chain reaction: a young star launched a high-speed jet that ignited an explosion, creating a massive bubble in space that is now slamming back in...
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Country diary: A flash of tomato-red among the green | Sara Hudston
Bridport, Dorset: The brilliantly coloured Jersey tiger moths have started to appear – and they’re making their way north, helped in part by a few unkept gardensThis has been a better year for inse...
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Trump’s new tariff regime deepens global trade war
US president’s latest ‘reciprocal’ levies hit many countries that had struck deals with Washington
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Trump's new tariffs take effect in trade war escalation
On Wednesday, the president also threatened a 100% import tax on foreign-made semiconductors.
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Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War
The duties, which the president announced last week, took effect for about 90 countries just after midnight.
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‘They slaughtered us like animals’: the inside story of how one of the biggest atrocities of the Sudan war unfolded in Zamzam
As the UK prepared to host a global summit on bringing peace to Sudan, the RSF paramilitary began a ‘genocidal’ massacre in Zamzam refugee camp. But when reports emerged of the killings, London hel...
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‘Sometimes I overshare’: Adam Buxton on fear, fun, finance – and falling out with friends
The comedian has just released his debut album. He discusses songwriting, his recent memoirs, the problems with modern politics and why we all need to open upOn a muggy summer day, Adam Buxton is t...
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Maglev train researchers may have solved ‘tunnel boom’ shock waves
Soundproofing buffers at tunnel mouths to be rolled out on China’s latest magnetic levitation train prototypeResearchers hope they may have solved the “tunnel boom” problem as they prepare to roll...
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Assault on Sudan’s Zamzam refugee camp may have killed more than 1,500 civilians
Guardian investigation finds number killed in April attack by Rapid Support Forces far greater than current estimatesMore than 1,500 civilians may have been massacred during an attack on Sudan’s la...
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Suspect in murder of Israel embassy staffers in US indicted for hate crime
Authorities charged the defendant with carrying out a hate crime, with the murders described as calculated and planned.
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Locals pray for peace as Thailand, Cambodia tensions continue despite talks
Border tensions continue as talks between officials from Thailand and Cambodia scheduled to conclude in Malaysia.
aljazeera.com
US-India relations at their ‘worst’ as Trump slaps 50 percent tariff
India is part of a small group of major economies without a deal. And it now faces the highest tariff rate globally.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,260
Here are the key events on day 1,260 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Eddie Palmieri, Latin Music’s Dynamic Innovator, Dies at 88
Eddie Palmieri in the early 1960s.
nytimes.com
Two teens charged in attack on former DOGE official Edward “Big Balls” Coristine
Two 15-year-olds have been charged with unarmed carjacking after allegedly attacking Edward "Big Balls" Coristine, the teenage software engineer and former Neuralink intern who became a prominent f...
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The End of Mutual Assured Destruction?
What AI will mean for nuclear deterrence.
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The End of Mutual Assured Destruction?
What AI will mean for nuclear deterrence.