Trump’s allies pin hopes on Xi to defuse Strait of Hormuz crisis
Summit comes as oil supply shock has triggered a worsening energy crisis and threatens Republicans’ midterm prospects
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'Dangerous' Bolton come full circle for play-off final
Bolton Wanderers' final game of 2025-26 is a repeat of their first match of the season as they take on Stockport County for a place in the Championship.
bbc.com
What the jury will actually decide in the case of Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman
Here's what the biggest tech court case of the year is all about.
techcrunch.com
PGA Championship: R2 groupings and full tee times
Groupings and tee times from the second round of the 108th PGA Championship, held at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
skysports.com
Andy Burnham to make bid to return to Commons as pressure mounts on Starmer
Wes Streeting also resigns as health secretary, saying he has lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
bbc.com
G. Robert Blakey Dies at 90; Drafted the RICO Anti-Racketeering Statute
G. Robert Blakey in 1985. With RICO, he helped create “a new form of jurisprudence,” said Ronald Goldstock, a former director of the Organized Crime Task Force in New York. “It was such a dramatic...
nytimes.com
Closing arguments begin in Elon Musk’s landmark lawsuit against OpenAI
Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of breaching charitable trust and prioritising profit over AI safety and nonprofit values.
aljazeera.com
Bolton hit Bradford with sucker-punch to reach L1 play-off final
Bolton reached the Sky Bet League One play-off final after clinching 1-0 semi-final second leg win at Bradford.
skysports.com
Starmer braces for leadership challenge by Burnham
Greater Manchester mayor says he wants to contest a by-election and return to Westminster
ft.com
Frank Stack, Painter Who Secretly Drew ‘The Adventures of Jesus,’ Dies at 88
For 20 years, he hid his identity behind the nom de plume Foolbert Sturgeon as he chronicled Christ’s encounters with modern-day hypocrites in comic-book form.
nytimes.com
UK ministers accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims seeking asylum
Council of Europe members plan to change interpretation of rights laws to make it easier to deport peopleKeir Starmer’s government has been accused of trying to water down legal protections for tor...
theguardian.com
Glitz and Boycotts at Eurovision
The song contest has camp, glitter and pyrotechnics. And, this year, protests over Israel’s participation.
nytimes.com
We Now Know How Many People the CDC Is Monitoring for Hantavirus
There are no confirmed cases in the US, but 41 people who were potentially exposed to the Andes virus are in quarantine or being monitored for symptoms.
wired.com
‘China is gaining from what the US is doing in Iran’
Geopolitical analyst Steve Okun says says China is benefiting from the war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
The Green Party leader previously told Hackney mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett "you have my vote".
bbc.com
NASA Draws on Industry for Mars Telecommunications Network
On Thursday, NASA issued a Request for Proposal (RFP), seeking industry collaboration for the Mars Telecommunications Network. Reliable, high bandwidth communications is necessary to relay science...
nasa.gov
Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives
Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body.
bbc.com
Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up
Political turmoil continued in Westminster on Thursday after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Starmer's government saying he had "lost confidence" in his leadership.
bbc.com
AI chipmaker jumps to almost $70bn valuation in IPO
Jump in share price of Cerebras underscores strong demand for shares in companies linked to AI boom
ft.com
Mbappe and Dembele lead France World Cup squad
Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele will lead a star-studded France attack after Didier Deschamps announced his 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
bbc.com
An Engineer’s Post Protesting Laptop Surveillance Is Going Viral Inside Meta
Meta employees in the US and UK are organizing against corporate software that tracks workers’ keystrokes and mouse activity.
wired.com
Cautious optimism in Lebanon as direct talks with Israel progress
Lebanese officials are hoping that two-day ambassador-level negotiations in the US will yield a new ceasefire deal.
aljazeera.com
'****!' | McIlroy's blunt response to opening round at PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy gave a sweary response to a question about his opening round at the PGA Championship.
skysports.com
Iran’s FM urges BRICS states to condemn US-Israeli aggression
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, spoke at a gathering of foreign ministers in New Delhi on Thursday.
aljazeera.com
'I'm massively fired up' - Whitlock explains retirement U-turn as he targets LA 2028
Three-time Olympic champion Max Whitlock says he's "massively fired up" and did not need to persuade his family to come out of retirement.
skysports.com
Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown
A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.
bbc.com
Is Andy Burnham about to return to Westminster? - podcast
Andy Burnham has announced he will attempt to return to Westminster after the Labour MP Josh Simons said he will vacate his Makerfield seat in order for Burnham to run in a byelection. It follows a...
theguardian.com
Palestinian President Abbas pledges elections, reform at Fatah conference
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has been unanimously re-elected leader of the Fatah movement.
aljazeera.com
What happens when AI starts building itself?
Richard Socher's new $650 million startup wants to build an AI that can research and improve itself indefinitely — and he insists it will actually ship products.
techcrunch.com
The Body Language of the Trump-Xi Summit Spoke Volumes
Although at odds over issues like trade and Taiwan, the U.S. and Chinese leaders met in Beijing with a show of friendly gestures.
nytimes.com
A Top U.S. Commander Dismisses Reports of Civilian Deaths in Iran
Admiral Cooper told the lawmakers that his staff had been proactive in trying to prevent civilian deaths. “Our staff specifically warned the Iranian people more than 100 times about the threat of t...
nytimes.com
Mbappe and Dembele head up star-studded France World Cup squad
Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup as national team coach Didier Deschamps announces his 26-man squad.
aljazeera.com
Iran, Taiwan, and trade: Trump’s high‑stakes return to Beijing
As Trump meets Xi in Beijing for the first time in nine years, can trade war, Taiwan and Iran tensions be contained?
aljazeera.com
'A devastating day!' McIlroy suffers nightmare end to opening round
Rory McIlroy carded four consecutive bogeys in his final four holes to post a three-over-par opening round at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
skysports.com
US Air Force rescues 11 after plane crashes into waters off Florida coast
US Air Force footage showed the rescue of 11 people after a private plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean
aljazeera.com
OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn’t be the first partner to feel burned
According to Bloomberg, OpenAI has enlisted an outside law firm to work through its options.
techcrunch.com
Clawdmeter turns your Claude Code usage stats into a tiny desktop dashboard
A new open source gadget called Clawdmeter turns Claude Code usage stats into a tiny desktop dashboard for AI coding power users.
techcrunch.com
Trump’s Tech Posse in China, Who’s Winning in Musk v. Altman, and Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories
Today on Uncanny Valley, we discuss how Donald Trump’s visit to China could influence conversations between world leaders at a moment when the economic and foreign policy stakes couldn’t be higher.
wired.com
Iran expands tiered internet access amid continued online blackout
Iranians have had limited internet access during the war, with the government now looking at tiered services.
aljazeera.com
Peterborough artist Rene Matić wins Deutsche Börse photography prize
Photographer recognised for Berlin exhibition that documented queer love, nationalism and subculturesRene Matić, whose work unpicks modern British identity and has been described as “the Wolfgang T...
theguardian.com
Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil review – a daughter waits to fulfil her football fan father’s final wish
Royal Lyceum, EdinburghDawn Steele stars in Ron Ferguson’s warm-hearted tale of a town whose fortunes are tied to those of its coal mine and local teamBlack diamonds are what they used to dig up fr...
theguardian.com
Early Memorial Day Tech Deals: Sony, Apple, Beats (2026)
Lots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.
wired.com
OpenAI considering legal action against Apple over iPhone AI deal
ChatGPT maker believes tech giant has failed to invest sufficiently in their partnership
ft.com
Israeli ultranationalists chant racist slogans during Jerusalem Day march
Annual Jerusalem Day march fuels tensions with shouted slogans and violence against Palestinian residents.
aljazeera.com
FIFA warned ‘gruelling heat’ could impact a quarter of World Cup games
Scientists warn football's governing body that global warming has increased extreme heat risk since 1994 US World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Israel’s Ben Gvir storms Al-Aqsa during Jerusalem Day march
Itamar Ben Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa compound under heavy military protection during Jerusalem Day.
aljazeera.com
'We didn't die': Pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic with 10 aboard
The 11 survivors spent roughly five hours on a life raft, before being rescued by the US Air Force off Florida coast.
bbc.com
American poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney wins Dylan Thomas prize for ‘blistering’ debut poetry collection
The £20,000 award for writers aged 39 or under goes to Joy Is My Middle Name, a collection about navigating race, addiction and womanhoodA debut poetry collection with themes including race, addict...
theguardian.com
Ancelotti extends Brazil contract until 2030
Carlo Ancelotti extends his contract as Brazil manager until the 2030 World Cup.
bbc.com
Jerome Powell: Steering the US Fed through COVID-19 and political pressures
Trump’s aggressive push for interest rate cuts shaped Powell’s Fed legacy during his tumultuous leadership.
aljazeera.com
Acute hunger grips nearly 20 million people in war-battered Sudan, says IPC
A lack of access to food and health facilities will lead to death for many, warns the Norwegian Refugee Council.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on a cabinet resignation: Labour’s leadership crisis is really an identity crisis | Editorial
The prospect of a contest exposes a deeper truth: the party’s problems go far beyond Keir StarmerIn politics, opportunities for supreme power are rare and fleeting. Yet rather than making challenge...
theguardian.com
‘May your village burn’: Israeli Flag March returns to East Jerusalem
Far-right Israelis attack Palestinians during the Flag March, intensifying violence and racism in Jerusalem's Old City.
aljazeera.com
War criminal Ratko Mladić's jail release request denied
A UN judge admits the 84-year-old is "in the final stages of his life", but says prison conditions in The Hague ensure his maximum comfort.
bbc.com
Clarence Carter, Singer of Lust-Filled Soul Hits, Dies at 90
Clarence Carter in 1975. Blind from youth, he had a deep, declamatory baritone and lecherous, full-throated laugh.
nytimes.com
OpenAI trial hinges on Sam Altman’s credibility, says Elon Musk lawyer
Lawyers for world’s richest man try to paint AI founder as untrustworthy in closing arguments in court case
ft.com
Frank Cottrell-Boyce calls for children’s reading to be treated as a ‘right’, in final laureate lecture
Speaking at the Royal Institution, the author and screenwriter linked falling shared reading rates to poverty, housing insecurity and social mediaFrank Cottrell-Boyce has urged policymakers to trea...
theguardian.com
Item firmly on the agenda for Derby challenge
Item advertised his Betfred Derby credentials in maintaining his unbeaten record in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York.
skysports.com
Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn US-Israeli war aggression
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also accused the UAE of direct involvement in military operations against Iran.
aljazeera.com
Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand
The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.
bbc.com
Fatherland review – Sandra Hüller brings a bayonet of intelligence to Paweł Pawlikowski’s taut return
Cannes film festival: Hanns Zischler stars as Thomas Mann on his 1949 tour of Germany, contending with political barbs, personal tragedy and his daughter, played by an extraordinary HüllerHere is a...
theguardian.com
What would potential Labour leadership candidates do differently to Starmer?
We look at Wes Streeting, Ed Miliband, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham’s stances on key issuesUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting’s resignation as health secretary, and the resignation of...
theguardian.com
Four key excerpts from Streeting's resignation letter
He quits as health secretary after days of speculation that he is preparing to launch a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.
bbc.com
Iraq’s parliament approves new Ali al-Zaidi government
PM sworn in and 14 ministers approved in new government though parliament fails to reach consensus on several posts.
aljazeera.com
Ulster's Henderson suspended for Challenge Cup final
Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss the Challenge Cup final against Montpellier after he is handed a three-match suspension by the United Rugby Championship.
bbc.com
The Supreme Court keeps abortion pill mifepristone available by telehealth
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the abortion pill mifepristone can continue to be prescribed online or over the phone and sent through the mail.
npr.org
Rahm back to level par at PGA Championship with sensational hole-out!
Jon Rahm holed out for eagle at the second hole during the first round of the PGA Championship to get back to level par for the tournament.
skysports.com
Wes Streeting vowed to fix ‘broken’ NHS but critics say he failed to deliver
NHS experts and MPs say he ‘told a good story’ as health secretary while kicking the difficult cans down the roadUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting’s 22 months in office was characteris...
theguardian.com
Nigel Farage now says £5m from crypto billionaire was ‘reward’ for Brexit push
Reform UK leader offers new explanation for gift, which is under investigation, having first said it was for his securityUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has provided a new explanation...
theguardian.com
Wes walks, Starmer stays, but has Burnham got the momentum? – The Latest
Wes Streeting has quit his cabinet role as health secretary and called on Keir Starmer to resign as prime minister after days of speculation. But Streeting did not launch his own challenge to trigg...
theguardian.com
‘Absolutely no fuel’: Cuba hit by blackouts, protests amid power outages
Large parts of eastern Cuba were plunged into darkness in the latest round of nationwide electricity shutdowns.
aljazeera.com
Can Labour’s charismatic chameleon reinvent himself again?
Greater Manchester mayor has earned public respect by going from insider to outsider, but economic doubts could undermine his bid for Downing Street
ft.com
NASA, Industry Prepare Cryogenic Fuel Technology Demo
NASA is collaborating with Eta Space of Rockledge, Florida, on an in‑orbit technology demonstration to advance a key capability for future deep space missions. The Liquid Oxygen Flight Demonstratio...
nasa.gov
Hurzeler unsure if Japan's Mitoma will make World Cup
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says he "is not sure yet" if Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma will be fit to play in the 2026 World Cup.
bbc.com
OpenAI says hackers stole some data after latest code security issue
OpenAI said the damage was limited to the employees’ devices, and did not affect user data nor its production systems, and none of its intellectual property was stolen.
techcrunch.com
Let’s not deny the good work Labour has done. But Starmer is too timid for the radical remedies needed now | Polly Toynbee
Rejoining the EU, massive tax reform, scrapping the pension triple lock – a new leader must summon a sense of emergency and deal with the big issuesLabour is in the deepest trouble. A juicy leaders...
theguardian.com
Israel’s Netanyahu says suing New York Times over Palestinian rape article
Israel launches 'defamation' suit after Nicholas Kristof article detailing alleged sexual violence by Israeli forces.
aljazeera.com
Tulsa Ballet: Made in America review – fantastically flexible Oklahoman squad are A-OK!
Linbury theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonThe first UK visit for the company showcases the dancers’ elegance and versatility across three pieces of varying impactThis small Oklahoman dance company,...
theguardian.com
Pro golfer handed time penalty before starting PGA Championship
Garrick Higgo was left starting the PGA Championship with a two-shot penalty after being late to his tee time at Aronimink Golf Club.
skysports.com
Labour winds are blowing towards Burnham – and Streeting knows it
Now former health secretary and Manchester mayor could be about to make an unlikely deal to oust Keir StarmerWho said the Labour party needs “a battle of ideas, not of personalities or petty factio...
theguardian.com
'Wait until after we've hit!' | McIlroy warns fans about noise at PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy warned fans about making noise during his swing when spectators distracted him during the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink.
skysports.com
EFL reveal 'Spygate' hearing timescale
The independent hearing to determine Southampton's Championship play-off final fate will take place on or before Tuesday May 19.
skysports.com
Spotify to adopt Apple’s new video podcast tech, offering creators easier cross-platform distribution
Spotify will let creators distribute and monetize video podcasts on Apple Podcasts using Apple’s HLS streaming technology, without changing their existing workflows.
techcrunch.com
Warning of record global temperatures
Warning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows
bbc.com
Khosla Ventures is betting $10M on Ian Crosby, whose last startup, Bench, imploded
Crosby is building Synthetic, a fully autonomous AI bookkeeping service for other startups.
techcrunch.com
Play-off final may be delayed by Spygate hearing
The Championship play-off final may not go ahead on Saturday 23 May as the EFL investigates the Spygate scandal surrounding finalists Southampton.
bbc.com
‘The world is sounding an alarm’: Why big tech is the new colonist
Power is no longer exercised through military force alone, but via technology, finance and control over information.
aljazeera.com
'Iran still waiting on World Cup visas'
Iranian FA president Medhi Taj says players have not been issued with visas for the World Cup, which starts in less than a month.
bbc.com
How to turn off Instagram’s new Instants feature and retract photos you accidentally shared
While the Meta-owned social network billed Instants as a new format to share real-life moments as they’re happening, many users are looking for a way to turn off the feature, especially those who...
techcrunch.com
Hargreaves Lansdown to cut jobs in bid to fight off digital rivals
UK’s biggest DIY investment platform plans to spend £100mn to improve products and digital services
ft.com
Fresh Food Delivery for Space Station
NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway (bottom left), Jessica Meir (middle left), and Chris Williams (bottom right), and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot (top right) have some fun with fo...
nasa.gov
What to expect from the 48-team format at the World Cup 2026
Al Jazeera examines key talking points related to the introduction of an expanded 48-nation tournament.
aljazeera.com
Could you recognise Wales' new first minister?
BBC Wales asked people in Cardiff if they could identify First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth.
bbc.com
Springboks' Ntlabakanye set to miss World Cup after doping ban
South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is banned for 18 months for breaking anti-doping rules - ruling him out of the 2027 World Cup.
bbc.com
Judith Barnard, of Best-Selling ‘Judith Michael’ Fame, Dies at 94
Judith Barnard in 1999 with her husband and collaborator, Michael Fain. The couple published 11 novels, starting with “Deceptions,” an out-of-nowhere hit, in 1982.
nytimes.com
Saudi investment fund seals FIFA deal as official World Cup 2026 supporter
PIF deal covers the 2026 World Cup being cohosted by US, Canada and Mexico, while Saudi Arabia is hosting 2034 edition.
aljazeera.com
Waiting times for hospital treatment in England hit key target, figures show
Outgoing health secretary declares Labour’s ‘plan for the NHS is working’, though experts question how goal was reachedHospitals in England have hit a key target for improving the time it takes pa...
theguardian.com
Sinner breaks Djokovic's record with 32nd straight Masters win
World No 1 Jannik Sinner has broken Novak Djokovic's record by winning his 32nd straight match at ATP Masters 1000 level, beating Andrey Rublev to advance to the Italian Open semi-finals.
skysports.com
Cisco cuts nearly 4,000 jobs to spend more on AI, reports ‘record quarterly revenue’
This is Cisco's latest layoff in recent years, while the company's chief executive touts record revenue and growth.
techcrunch.com
Martinů: The Symphonies 1-6 album review – Hrůša is a very persuasive guide to this distinctive and likable cycle
Bamberg Symphony/Hrůša(Deutsche Grammophon)The first appearance of these distinctive works on the Deutsche Grammophon label is a red-letter dayWritten in exile between 1942 and 1953, all but one of...
theguardian.com
‘AI isn’t going to have any beneficial influence on humans’: Beth Orton on creativity, craft and the inspirational power of David Bowie
Ahead of her new album, the singer-songwriter answers your questions on big 90s nights out, financial survival and the time a whole tube carriage serenaded herI’m curious how you found out you coul...
theguardian.com
Wirestock raises $23M to supply creative multi-modal data to AI labs
Wirestock has over 700,000 creators on its platform, which supplies photos, videos and 3D content to AI labs.
techcrunch.com
Two weeks left: Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27
Your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K equity-free funding is running out. Deadline to apply is May 27. Apply now.
techcrunch.com
Samson et Dalila review – their two voices combine as if made to measure
Royal Opera House, LondonAs the central couple, SeokJong Baek and Aigul Akhmetshina are dramatically persuasive and expressive in this revival of Richard Jones’s staging that works hard to make Sai...
theguardian.com
Warning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows
As El Niño develops this year, scientists are increasingly confident it could be one of the strongest on record with global consequences, as Simon King explains.
bbc.com
‘We can all coexist’: artist Es Devlin uses selfies to unite UK in portrait of a nation
A National Portrait for the National Portrait Gallery aims to bring people together in increasingly atomised countryCan a collective portrait of Britain hold together a country that feels as if it...
theguardian.com
‘The cinema is romanticised on TikTok’: Gen Z on why they love going to the movies
Filmgoers born after 1997 are reviving cinemas’ hopes of survival. They tell us about the social experience where ‘there’s absolutely no commitment to chat’People born between 1997 and 2012 are now...
theguardian.com
BRICS meeting overshadowed by war on Iran
BRICS meeting overshadowed by war on Iran
aljazeera.com
Who Attended the U.S.-China State Dinner in Beijing?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the state dinner at the Great Hall of the People.
nytimes.com
Uber to open 2 campuses in India to support product development, operations
Uber plans to open two new engineering campuses with a capacity of nearly 10,000 people in India by the end of 2027.
techcrunch.com
Unstoppable Sinner breaks Djokovic record in Rome
Jannik Sinner breaks Novak Djokovic's record of successive match wins at ATP Masters 1000 tournaments as he reaches the Italian Open semi-finals.
bbc.com
Walsall name ex-Huddersfield boss Grant head coach
League Two side Walsall appoint Lee Grant as their new head coach, replacing Darren Byfield who was given the job until the end of the season.
bbc.com
Watch: Streeting's resigned - what now?
Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, amid speculation that he could launch a Labour leadership bid.
bbc.com
Iran still waiting for US visas less than a month before World Cup
Farewell ceremony for Iran's football team in Tehran on Wednesday, but US visas yet to be issued reports media.
aljazeera.com
Q&A: Was Celtic penalty 'worst VAR decision in history' or 'clear cut'?
It is the decision that has got the footballing world talking. Celtic’s match-winning penalty at Fir Park.
skysports.com
Wes Streeting’s resignation letter – what he said and what he meant
The key points in the health secretary’s long letter to Keir Starmer decodedUK politics live – latest updatesAs resignation letters go it is long – two pages and nearly 1,000 words – and relatively...
theguardian.com
What is on the table during Lebanon-Israel direct negotiations?
Israel and Lebanon will meet for the third time this year to discuss a ceasefire and disarming Hezbollah.
aljazeera.com
Serie A finish in chaos, worsened by clash with Italian Open tennis final
Serie A hit by final weekend chaos multiplied by Italian Open men’s tennis final booked in same venue as Rome derby.
aljazeera.com
Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain
The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.
bbc.com
Who Owns These Artworks? Musée d’Orsay Hopes Visitors Can Help Find Out.
A new room in the Musée d’Orsay’s permanent display includes 13 pieces that were recovered from Germany and Austria after World War II and whose provenance is unknown.
nytimes.com
AI Promised the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Wristwatch. China Will Deliver It
Watch fans spent a week falling in love with colorful Royal Oak wristwatches that didn’t exist—then the real thing arrived. Now, fantasy is becoming a manufacturing opportunity.
wired.com
‘Is he getting rid of Starmer?’ Profile boost for Streeting in Ilford North seat
Despite slim majority of 528, many constituents of potential Labour leadership candidate seem rather fond of himWes Streeting’s potential leadership bid has been the subject of mockery from figures...
theguardian.com
Over 100 People Killed in India’s Uttar Pradesh as Storms Wreak Destruction
Storm damage in Prayagraj, a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
China’s Xi warns Trump about Taiwan at Beijing summit
The Chinese leader cautions the US president that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path.
aljazeera.com
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns from government
In a statement, Streeting said that he no longer had 'confidence' in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership.
aljazeera.com
Carrick up for PL Manager of Season award - after just 15 games in charge
Man Utd head coach Michael Carrick is among the contenders for the Premier League Manager of the Season award - after just 15 league matches in charge.
skysports.com
Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary - his letter in full
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced his resignation from government.
bbc.com
Wes Streeting quits cabinet and calls on Starmer to resign
Streeting, who is on the party’s right, had long been rumoured to be gathering support for tilt at leadership Wes Streeting has quit the cabinet as health secretary and called on Keir Starmer to re...
theguardian.com
‘It smells like my ranch!’ Diva of dirt Delcy Morelos and her amazing 30-tonne earthworks
It sustains all life. It is where we all end up. Yet we treat it appallingly. As her latest enormous mud sculpture looks set to cause a sensation in Britain, the Colombian artist explains why she w...
theguardian.com
Top Gun review – now impossible to view Tom Cruise’s testosterone-swamped film without affection
This gave a young Cruise entry into the A-list, as the brilliant, courageous rule-breaking pilot, frenemy of Val Kilmer and in love with Kelly McGillis‘This gives me a hard-on”; “Don’t tease me”; “...
theguardian.com
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano Netflix MMA fight: Card, start, how to watch
Trailblazing mixed martial arts fighters end lengthy retirements for highly-anticipated bout to be shown on Netflix.
aljazeera.com
Post your questions for Tom Hanks and the cast of Toy Story 5
Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and Greta Lee join Hanks to answer your enquiries about the forthcoming animation and its previous instalmentsIs there a more eagerly anticipated movie this year than Toy Sto...
theguardian.com
China’s State Dinner Menu for Trump Includes Beef Ribs, Roast Duck and Tiramisu
President Trump during the State Banquet on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Sherlock Holmes review – the game is afoot, a stone’s throw from Baker Street
Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, LondonThe detective and his sidekick return for a new case by Joel Horwood in an alfresco setting that playfully refers to nearby attractionsOutdoor drama is a pleas...
theguardian.com
Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict
Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.
bbc.com
Spit, vomit and a banned baby: Cannes controversies – ranked!
For every standing ovation there’s a riotous backlash – the film festival’s history is littered with boos, protests, furious rows and career-defining disastersPart of the appeal of Cannes is its se...
theguardian.com
Red Roses on brink of eighth consecutive Six Nations title
The Red Roses are one game away from winning a 38th consecutive game, securing their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title, and completing their fourth consecutive Grand Slam. That is a reco...
skysports.com
Zimbabweans lured into Russia’s war as families plead for their return
Families call on governments in Moscow and Harare to secure the return of loved ones from Ukrainian front lines.
aljazeera.com
Who are the US CEOs in China with Trump, and what’s in it for them?
Top executives hope to expand their businesses in China as Trump aims for win ahead of midterm vote.
aljazeera.com
Halfpenny gets final chance to say goodbye
Leigh Halfpenny is set to make one final appearance in Wales after being named in the Cardiff squad for the crucial URC match against Stormers on Friday.
bbc.com
Streeting in standoff with No 10 as allies claim ‘things are shifting’
Source claims Streeting has enough support to challenge Keir Starmer but he is still hoping PM will resignUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting is locked in a standoff with Number 10 as al...
theguardian.com
Kevin Morby: Little Wide Open review – midwestern elegist mulls over the mystery of life’s big questions
(Dead Oceans)With help from Aaron Dessner, Bon Iver and Lucinda Williams, the Americana artist shares his uncertainties around his roots and relationships in unhurried, subtly melancholic songsThe...
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Gen Z Is Pioneering a New Understanding of Truth
The first generation to truly grow up online, Generation Z and their cohort live in a social media ecosystem that blends facts and feelings. It’s significantly shifting how they understand what’s t...
wired.com
Reform loses control of county council
Green councillor Matt Jenkins is the new council leader of Worcestershire County Council.
bbc.com
Gotta catch an MP! Players ‘debate’ UK politicians in Pokémon-style game
Creator of Politidex hopes free online app will help humanise politics and act as a way of ‘flipping the narrative’The year is 2016 and Pokémon Go has taken over the world. People are wandering for...
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Go big or go home: how The Lost Giants revived the ancient art of goliath-making
Every fancied creating your own enormous effigy? One Cornish art collective has reinvigorated the practice – and now they want to draw on the public’s skills, tooThis New Year’s Eve, environmentali...
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Leadership rules should ‘not be tweaked’ to let Burnham run for PM, Labour NEC member says
Burnham’s backers understood to be lobbying Labour’s NEC who warn against Wes Streeting ‘coronation’UK politics live – latest updatesThe rules governing Labour party leadership contests should “not...
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Klipsch the Fives II Speakers Review for Music, Movies, More (2026)
These bookshelf speakers are excellent for music playback, but you'll want to stick with a soundbar for theater-shaking surround sound.
wired.com
Prolific scorers & famous sons - ones to watch in Youth Cup final on BBC
Manchester City take on Manchester United in an eagerly awaited FA Youth Cup final at Joie Stadium.
bbc.com
HelloFresh Meal Kit Review (2026): Vast Options, Good Execution
The HelloFresh meal kit has harnessed AI and modern logistics to field the most impressively gigantic menu I have ever seen. Recipe times are still lies, though.
wired.com
Space Jam review – Michael Jordan’s 90s merch-hocking basketball blockbuster rises again
The Jordan-fronted live-action/cartoon hybrid is 30 years old – and with its R Kelly soundtrack, it feels it. Cue Seinfeld’s Wayne Knight to rescue it for a second timeThis 30th anniversary rerelea...
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After 100 years, scientists finally uncover hidden rule behind cosmic rays
Scientists studying mysterious ultra-powerful cosmic rays have uncovered a surprising hidden pattern that could finally help explain where these particles come from. Using the DAMPE space telescope...
sciencedaily.com
Giant “stealth” magma surge triggered thousands of earthquakes beneath Atlantic island
Deep beneath Portugal’s São Jorge Island, a massive surge of magma silently pushed upward from more than 20 kilometers underground in 2022, triggering thousands of earthquakes and briefly raising f...
sciencedaily.com
In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit
President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.
bbc.com
World Cup train and shuttle bus ticket prices cut in New York, New Jersey
Round-trip train tickets brought down to $98 from $150, and bus fares to cost $20 instead of $80, state officials say.
aljazeera.com
Braintree's Smith in New Zealand World Cup squad
Defender Tommy Smith, whose club Braintree Town were relegated from the National League this season, is named in New Zealand's World Cup squad.
bbc.com
Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?
The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.
aljazeera.com
Slot has 'every reason to believe' he will be in charge of Liverpool next season
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes he will still be in charge next season.
skysports.com
Hall, 18, becomes youngest to score MLS hat-trick
Forward Julian Hall makes MLS history by becoming the youngest player to score a hat-trick in Red Bull New York's win over Columbus Crew.
bbc.com
Can Some Very Tiny Particles Cool the Planet? One Tech Company Says Yes.
Stardust Solutions says its tiny spheres can reflect the sun’s rays without harming people or the environment. Critics say private companies have no business altering Earth’s atmosphere.
nytimes.com
Paleontology rocked by discovery of organic molecules in 66-million-year-old dinosaur bones
Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence that dinosaur fossils may still contain traces of their original proteins, overturning a long-standing belief that fossilization destroys all organic m...
sciencedaily.com
In the UK, Muslim votes are treated as a problem to be managed
The UK's local elections exposed the suspicion that meets Muslim political participation.
aljazeera.com
No one should get a free pass on antisemitism – so why does the right?
There is legitimate scrutiny of antisemitism on the left, but at the same time, rightwing media outlets offend with impunity. That makes no senseThe media’s message appears to have cut through. At...
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‘I never thought people might feel threatened by us’: YouTuber Curry Barker on his big horror ascent
The 26-year-old has received rave reviews for his micro-budget horror Obsession, support from Ari Aster and control of a Texas Chain Saw Massacre remakeThings have been going scarily well for 26-ye...
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Meta’s New Reality: Record High Profits. Record Low Morale
Next week, Meta is cutting about 10 percent of its staff. WIRED spoke with more than a dozen current and former employees about what it's like inside a company where "everyone is unhappy."
wired.com
The Global Story
The song contest faces the biggest boycott in its 70 year history
co.uk
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma review – Gillian Anderson superb in queer slasher spectacular
Cannes film festival: Young indie film-maker Kris tracks down Anderson’s Final Girl for a remake of a beloved horror, to find fantasy and reality collapsedJane Schoenbrun unveils a very enjoyable d...
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Reeves says ‘if economy ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ - as fight to keep her job goes on
Whoever wins the Labour leadership tussle, the chancellor’s prospects for staying inpost have risen given the surprise GDP boostBusiness live – latest updatesUK economy records surprise 0.3% growth...
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Japanese snacks go black-and-white: Why Iran war is driving up ink prices
Calbee says it would temporarily use only black and white colours on 14 of its products due to a lack of printing ink.
aljazeera.com
Giant squid discovery uncovers a hidden deep-sea world off Australia
Scientists exploring deep underwater canyons off the coast of Western Australia uncovered a hidden world packed with bizarre and elusive marine life — including signs of the legendary giant squid....
sciencedaily.com
Live Updates: China’s Xi Warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing Summit
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, told President Trump that Taiwan, if handled poorly, could lead to a clash with the United States. The two leaders are also expected to discuss trade and the Iran war at...
nytimes.com
Russia Pummels Kyiv After Putin Hints That War Could End Soon
A residential building hit by Russian strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Nepal in a bind as US-China drone war reaches Everest
Superpowers compete for technological foothold on world’s highest peak, pushing Nepal towards a geopolitical chessboard.
aljazeera.com
California questions FIFA’s possible violations in World Cup ticket sales
California attorney general asks FIFA to explain why the categories of some tickets were changed after being sold.
aljazeera.com
How China changed Rubio name to let him join Trump summit despite sanctions
The state secretary, who is under Chinese sanctions, is on a state visit to Beijing under the name 'Marco Lu'.
aljazeera.com
The Christophers review – Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel are the double act of the year
Steven Soderbergh and Ed Solomons provide a vision of haughty Englishness up there with Gosford Park and Phantom ThreadSteven Soderbergh has a certain superpower, not always bestowed on even the mo...
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Angela Rayner says Starmer should ‘reflect on’ stepping aside after HMRC clears her over tax affairs - UK politics live
The former deputy prime minister said she should be keen to ‘play my part’ in the event of a leadership contestFull report: Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs paving the way for potenti...
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Italian Open match delayed by cup final fireworks
A match at the Italian Open is halted for almost 20 minutes by smoke from fireworks after the Coppa Italia final at the neighbouring Stadio Olimpico.
bbc.com
Why are World Cup tickets so expensive?
The 2026 World Cup is not only the biggest World Cup in history. It’s the most expensive.
aljazeera.com
Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.
bbc.com
Xi referenced ‘great changes unseen in a century.’ Here’s what that means.
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, said on Thursday that the world was undergoing a “once-in-a-century transformation.”
nytimes.com
‘Do you want all the scenes to be penetrative?’: how working with an intimacy coordinator made my film better
Largely shunned in France, the work of these consultants is now being recognised at Cannes. Film-maker Anubha Momin describes how they make for more confident movies – and directorsThe light is wro...
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UN members prepare for pivotal vote on landmark ICJ climate justice ruling
If resolution is passed governments will have legal responsibility to cut greenhouse gas emissionsThe UN’s willingness to tackle the climate crisis in a fair and legal way will be tested next week...
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Stuffed possums and sunken gold coins: the podcast that explains America in 100 unlikely items
Roman Mars’s pod 99% Invisible is a worldwide hit. Now he has teamed up with the BBC for new series A History of the United States in 100 Objects, an insight into the secret significance of everyda...
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Nemesis review – a ridiculously entertaining cop show packed with stars of The Wire
This Netflix drama about a maverick cop crime-busting high-stakes heists might seem cliched at first – but it gets better and better by the minute. Hi Herc!Detective Isaiah Stiles (Matthew Law) is...
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Iran war day 76: Vance says progress made in talks; Israel pounds Lebanon
US Vice President Vance says progress is being made in talks with Iran as President Trump begins his trip to China.
aljazeera.com
Trump in China for talks with Xi Jinping
Trump visits Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi as Iran, trade and Taiwan strain US-China ties.
aljazeera.com
Burnham pulls out of BBC phone-in amid speculation
Burnham's spokesman says he has to "prioritise discussions arising from last week's elections".
bbc.com
Iran’s US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran
Thousands of people cheered Team Melli as Iran's World Cup kit was unveiled before the team's training camp in Turkiye.
aljazeera.com
Inside Trump’s Summit Tour in Beijing: From Temple of Heaven to the Great Hall
President Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s leader, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Russia pummels Ukraine with missiles and drones as ceasefire collapses
A 24-hour bombardment centring on Kyiv included 56 missiles and more than 1,000 explosive suicide drones
ft.com
2am finish! Coppa Italia final fireworks cause chaos at Italian Open
Italy’s Luciano Darderi had to deal with a smoke delay resulting from fireworks at the Coppa Italia final at the neighbouring Stadio Olimpico before eventually beating teenager Rafael Jodar t...
skysports.com
Who decides what AI tells you? Campbell Brown, once Meta’s news chief, has thoughts
"The conversation is sort of happening in Silicon Valley around one thing, and a totally different conversation is happening among consumers."
techcrunch.com
UK economy records surprise 0.3% growth in first month of the Iran war
GDP reading ties in with some surveys suggesting UK plc has kept up momentum despite rising fuel costsThe UK economy unexpectedly grew during the first full month of the Iran war, according to offi...
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Farage criticised for backing preacher who says homosexuality is ‘abomination’
Reform UK leader records video with Essex pastor to support his battle against council banning orderNigel Farage has been criticised for giving his full support to a Christian church leader who pre...
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‘There’s a risk of another Liz Truss moment’: City raises spectre of bond market meltdown again
As Keir Starmer’s leadership totters, investors warn a Labour leadership contest ignoring public finances and market realpolitik could be disastrousA rise in borrowing costs and warnings to avoid a...
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Weimar by Katja Hoyer review – the town that changed Germany
It was the birthplace of the liberal tradition, but also the incubator for Nazism – what can this historic city tell us about democracy?‘Weimar is Germany in a nutshell,” 1990s president Roman Herz...
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LifeHack review – old-school heist updated for the meme age
Ronan Corrigan levels up a thoroughly beta-tested narrative in this efficiently executed hacker-turned-thief split-screen thrillerThis debut feature from Irish web-and-zeitgeist-surfer Ronan Corrig...
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Naked jetskiers, giant bells and a celebrity seagull! Venice Biennale’s wildest moments – in pictures
The Guardian’s David Levene braved two-headed worms, Pussy Riot protests and a tank of urine to bring you this photographic extravaganza from the celebrated arts festival Continue reading...
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Harrison: Wardley needs more time for Dubois rematch
Fabio Wardley needs more time for a rematch with Daniel Dubois, says Olympic super-heavyweight gold medallist Audley Harrison.
skysports.com
Trump’s 2017 visit to Beijing offers clues for this year’s summit.
President Trump, Xi Jinping and their wives at a Chinese opera in Beijing’s Forbidden City in 2017.
nytimes.com
What Xi and Trump want from their Beijing summit
Chinese and US leaders to discuss trade, technology, Iran and Taiwan
ft.com
Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate the show during the July 19 final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA says.
aljazeera.com
Weekly sports quiz: Who took two wickets on England debut?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
bbc.com
Clio’s $500M milestone arrives just as Anthropic ups the ante
Legal tech startups, including Clio, which just hit $500 million in ARR, are seeing massive customer adoption.
techcrunch.com
TV tonight: rags-to-riches Yorkshire period drama The Hardacres
Channel 5’s likeable version of Downton Abbey returns for a second season. Plus: a lost episode of Marecambe and Wise. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 5This attempt to create a class-...
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'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
bbc.com
Fifa 'risking player safety' over heat at World Cup - scientists
A group of world-leading scientists warn Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men's 2026 World Cup are "inadequate" and could put players at risk of serious harm.
bbc.com
Farage’s Clacton-on-Sea constituency worst ‘tree desert’ in England, research shows
Woodland Trust also finds significant north-south divide in tree cover, leaving many people at risk of poor health Nigel Farage’s constituency of Clacton-on-Sea is a “tree desert”, leaving people m...
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Most famous image of JMW Turner not a self-portrait, says expert
Painting that inspired depiction on £20 note more likely the work of John Opie, says Romantic artist’s biographerIn 2020, Tate Britain hosted the launch of a new £20 banknote bearing representation...
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As the right moves in on antisemitism, where does that leave the Jewish left?
After Reform politicians were cheered and progressive rabbis booed at rally against antisemitism, some fear longstanding alliances are fracturingRabbi Charley Baginsky, the co-leader of Progressive...
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Why the weather was on no one’s side in general strike of 1926
A warm spell mitigated some of the effects of the strike but colder weather would have taken their own tollMay 1926 is remembered in Britain for the general strike, when the TUC called out millions...
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Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This May
Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.
wired.com
Voters are caught in the middle as the redistricting battle intensifies
Much of the focus of the ongoing redistricting war has been on which political party will come out on top. But it's voters who will pay a cost, say voting experts and voting rights advocates.
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Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs paving the way for potential leadership bid
Exclusive: former deputy prime minister says investigation ‘clipped my wings’ as she settles £40,000 in unpaid stamp dutyAngela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC of deliberate wrongdoing or carelessn...
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Country diary: This weary traveller has escaped the hunter’s gun | Sarah Lambert
Maxey Cut, Cambridgeshire: There’s so much precious wildlife around this old flood-relief channel including sea trout and eels. But I’ve come to hear the purr of the turtle doveThe morning air is m...
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Private equity backers slam ‘runaway’ legal costs from top law firms
Body for pension and sovereign wealth funds wants costs shared between investors and buyout groups
ft.com
‘Oh my God, did my dad and I fight’: Olivia Colman on the regrets triggered by new film Jimpa
John Lithgow plays the gay and often nude septuagenarian father of Colman’s character in this bombshell-laden story of intergenerational queerness. She explains why her own dad would have ‘sat and...
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Choughs reappear at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall after decades of absence
King Arthur is said to have transformed into a chough when he died, its red feet and beak representing his bloody endDecades after disappearing from the jagged cliffs around Tintagel Castle on the...
theguardian.com
Wes Streeting: the confident performer with a mixed record of reform
The health secretary’s ambition to succeed Keir Starmer is well known, but his time overseeing the NHS has proved trickier than expected
ft.com
Self-report fraud and walk free, New York prosecutors tell Wall Street
SDNY attorneys that took on Drexel and SAC Capital adopt more lenient stance on corporate wrongdoing
ft.com
Activists, Lawmakers Urge Trump to Call for Release of Jimmy Lai and Dong Yuyu
Jimmy Lai at his home in Hong Kong in 2020. He was sentenced in February to 20 years in prison after Beijing blamed the Hong Kong publisher for leading the city’s major protests nearly seven years...
nytimes.com
Students in Caracas to demand release of political prisoners
Students from Venezuela’s leading universities blocked the main highway in Caracas to demand the immediate release of po
aljazeera.com
Scientists discover the strange way CO2 cools part of Earth’s atmosphere
Scientists have finally cracked the mystery behind one of climate change’s strangest fingerprints: while Earth’s surface heats up, the upper atmosphere is rapidly cooling. Researchers at Columbia U...
sciencedaily.com
Xi Jinping welcomes Donald Trump with ceremony ahead of high-stakes meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks. Tariffs, competitio
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Iran war: Why the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in India matters
The foreign ministers meeting is taking place before the 2026 BRICS summit in India in September.
aljazeera.com
Trump and Xi meet for summit overshadowed by Iran war
US and Chinese leaders to discuss Hormuz blockade, Taiwan and rare earths
ft.com
Deadly “red sky” solar storm from 800 years ago discovered in ancient trees
Researchers in Japan traced a hidden medieval solar storm using ancient tree rings and centuries-old sky observations. The team linked reports of eerie red auroras with spikes of carbon-14 trapped...
sciencedaily.com
Who are the Japanese? Huge DNA discovery rewrites history
Scientists analyzing the genomes of thousands of people across Japan discovered evidence for a previously overlooked third ancestral group, challenging the long-accepted “dual origins” theory. The...
sciencedaily.com
Trump Says He Will Raise Jimmy Lai’s Case to Xi, as Lawmakers Press for His Release
Jimmy Lai at his home in Hong Kong in 2020. Mr. Lai was sentenced in February to 20 years in prison after Beijing blamed the Hong Kong publisher for leading the city’s major protests nearly seven y...
nytimes.com
US drops $15,000 visa deposit for foreign fans with World Cup tickets
Fifty countries, including five that have qualified for the World Cup, are subject to the bond requirement as part of Trump's crackdown on visa overstays.
bbc.com
A look at Trump's goals for his summit in China
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, about President Trump's goals for his summit in Beijing.
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Trump-Xi summit live: US, China leaders to hold talks on trade, tech, Iran
Trump and Xi's summit comes at a crucial moment for the global economy, as the war on Iran continues to disrupt trade.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Tehran slams ‘collusion’ as Netanyahu ‘secretly’ visits UAE
Iranian first vice president said Tehran's 'right' to the Strait of Hormuz is 'established and the matter is closed'.