As Ebola Outbreak Widens, Trump Has Yet to Outline a Plan
Health workers wearing protective equipment walk through the isolation ward of a newly established Ebola treatment center in Ituri Province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-03
Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.
bbc.com
Trump seeks to split Lebanon talks from war on Iran negotiations
Trump says he wants to keep talks on the conflict in Lebanon separate from negotiations over the war with Iran.
aljazeera.com
Kuwait releases CCTV footage of deadly Iranian strike on airport
Kuwait has released surveillance footage of what it says shows an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport.
aljazeera.com
Papers: Carrick wants FIVE new signings this summer
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
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Republican-led House deals blow to Trump over Iran war
Lawmakers vote to block president from carrying out more strikes in Middle East without congressional approval
ft.com
Lovable signs multi-year deal with Google Cloud to up usage 5x, source says
Lovable and Google signed an expanded multi-year deal athat involves a 5x expansion of Lovable's footprint on Google Cloud, and expanded access to Anthropic Claude.
techcrunch.com
Berrettini tired of retiring as injury strikes again to end French Open hopes
Matteo Berrettini says he is "tired of retiring" from matches as another injury ends his hopes of a first major title at the French Open.
bbc.com
US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump
In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.
bbc.com
Real Madrid will bring Mourinho back if Perez is re-elected
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says he will bring Jose Mourinho back as manager if he wins Sunday's election.
aljazeera.com
US House of Representatives passes war powers resolution in rebuke to Trump
Four Republicans allied with Democrats to pass bill to rein in Trump, though it is likely to face a presidential veto.
aljazeera.com
Why we could see less of Kane for England at the 2026 World Cup...
England have three strikers at this World Cup, and Harry Kane's replacements have never had such an important role.
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Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea
After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.
bbc.com
Who is Adam Hamawy? Doctor who served in Gaza is on the path to US Congress
Hamawy's victory in New Jersey likely to make him a rare US Congress member with firsthand experience in besieged Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota & father
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate opens up on how the deaths of team-mate Diogo Jota and his father left him battling depression during his final season at the club.
bbc.com
Trump’s pick of Pulte as spy chief threatens foreign surveillance bill
Republican and Democratic lawmakers say choice imperils extension of expiring Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
ft.com
SpaceX wins tax exemption for $55bn AI chip plant despite local backlash
Elon Musk’s Terafab plant sparks fierce opposition and threat of legal action from residents of Texas county
ft.com
Iraola set to sign Liverpool contract on Thursday
Andoni Iraola is expected to arrive on Merseyside on Thursday to sign his contract and become Liverpool's new head coach.
skysports.com
Deadly fire rips through New Delhi hotel
A fire has ripped through a hotel in New Delhi, killing at least 21 people including 18 foreign nationals.
aljazeera.com
Japan’s football team sports cowboy hats ahead of World Cup
Japan's national football team wore cowboy hats as fans welcomed them to Monterrey, Mexico.
aljazeera.com
SpaceX pitches investors $1.8tn valuation in historic IPO
Rocket and AI group is seeking to raise up to $86bn in biggest Wall Street debut of all time
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Defense tech is flooded with money, but who’s built to last?
Defense tech is red hot right now. Anduril and Mach Industries just doubled and quadrupled their valuations, respectively, and the U.S. government is proposing a&...
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Does Israel have nukes? ‘Most of the world assesses they do,’ says Rubio
US secretary of state dodges question at congressional hearing on Washington's position on Israel's nuclear programme.
aljazeera.com
Four Immigrant Workers Burned to Death in Italy
Surveillance footage showed two people dousing a van with fuel and blocking the doors as the vehicle and its passengers burned in Calabria, Italy, on Monday.
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Ten years on, world remembers Muhammad Ali ‘the Greatest’
Ten years on, world remembers Muhammad Ali 'the Greatest'
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Uber to put 500 data-collection vehicles on the road this year
The modified Ioniq 5 will be loaded with sensors to capture data for Uber's new AV Labs division.
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Iranian Drone and Missile Barrage Against Kuwait Inflames Regional Tensions
A photograph released by Kuwaiti state media showed officials inspecting damage in a terminal at Kuwait International Airport after an attack on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Saudi wealth fund replaces foreign CEOs with locals
Public Investment Fund focuses on domestic investments ahead of country hosting 2034 World Cup
ft.com
Alphabet’s record-breaking $85B raise for Google’s AI business is a helluva good signal
If Alphabet's record-breaking, $85 billion stock sale signals investor appetite for AI-related offerings, we can see that investors are ready to chow.
techcrunch.com
Israeli strikes near Tyre hospital put youngest patient at risk
Jabal Aamel Hospital in Tyre was heavily damaged after an Israeli strike levelled nearby buildings, leaving key medical
aljazeera.com
Dalai Lama receives Grammy award for spoken-word album
Tibetan spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso received his first Grammy award for his spoken-word album.
aljazeera.com
Meta mercifully spun out VR fitness game Supernatural instead of just killing it
Meta appears to have listened to the Supernatural users who protested the app's sad fate after sweeping layoffs.
techcrunch.com
Substack’s new ‘Reply Rules’ feature lets creators control how people respond
Substack's new Reply Rules feature is currently available for all English-language publications and is designed to give creators greater control over how their audiences respond.
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Google’s Dreambeans, its weirdest-named AI tool to date, will turn your life into a cartoon
Dreambeans is a curated list of AI-illustrated "stories" culled from the personal data in your Google account.
techcrunch.com
Cobolli sets up all-Italian French Open semi-final
Flavio Cobolli battles past Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach his first major semi-final and ensure an Italian will play in Sunday's French Open showpiece.
bbc.com
Smith secures 10th career title with Players Championship 20 win over O'Connor
Ross Smith secured his 10th PDC ranking title with victory in Players Championship 20 in Milton Keynes on Wednesday.
skysports.com
xAI Asks Court to Strip Alleged Grok Deepfake Nudes Victims of Anonymity
Four people suing Elon Musk's AI firm under pseudonyms due to the risks of being identified may face a difficult choice: Reveal your real names, or drop the lawsuit.
wired.com
Gunfire erupts in Mogadishu before protests against Somali president’s rule
Ex-Somali PM Khaire accuses government forces of attacking him before planned antigovernment protests in Mogadishu.
aljazeera.com
Unusual Greenpeace Lawsuit May Proceed, Dutch Court Says
Demonstrators against the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota in 2016. The lawsuits are centered on Greenpeace’s involvement in the protests.
nytimes.com
Alex Younger, Former Head of Britain’s MI6, Dies at 62
Alex Younger in 2018. He sought to demystify the work of MI6 and to broaden recruitment by an organization associated with fictional spies like James Bond.
nytimes.com
Elon Musk and America’s Far Right Stoke Anger Over Murder of UK Teen
Influential figures, including Nick Fuentes, have been accused of “hijacking” the murder of Henry Nowak to push a racist agenda.
wired.com
Iran faces a new energy imbalance, but its options are limited
Iran’s government weighs limited energy control options in a strained economy, with the war impacting production.
aljazeera.com
Trump’s Iran war drains US oil supplies to lowest level since 2004
Industry warns prices could soon jump as inventories reach ‘critically low’ threshold
ft.com
Amazon Employees Show Up to City Council Meeting to Demand Limits on Data Centers
Activists say it’s the first time big tech employees have publicly called for regulations governing data center projects.
wired.com
McIlory to continue to 'pick and choose' PGA Tour schedule
Rory McIlroy joked that he feels like a "part-timer these days" as he gets set to play in only his sixth regular PGA Tour event of the year, the world No 2 adding that he will continue to "pick and...
skysports.com
Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets over border
The incidents strain a partial ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Lebanese armed group on Monday.
bbc.com
NASA Finds New Way Earth May Have Received Elements Needed for Life
NASA-supported scientists have provided new information about how the early Earth may have acquired some elements necessary for the planet to become habitable. They also suggest a new role for Jupi...
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Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers
BBC Sport look at all of the World Cup 2026 squads and answer some of the key questions.
bbc.com
The Humanoid Robot of the Future Is a 6-Foot-Tall Beefcake With a Chinese Body and an American Brain
Spencer Huang, Nvidia’s robotics lead, tells WIRED that the new bot combines the best of both worlds.
wired.com
Israeli attacks kill nine in Lebanon, reach Beirut outskirts
The attacks test a US-mediated deal to curb Israel-Hezbollah attacks, and new Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington.
aljazeera.com
House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran
The vote marked a rare bipartisan rebuke of the war, but is mostly symbolic. Democrats have been unable to pass a war powers resolution in the Senate, and even if they could it would likely be vetoed.
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Labour MP sues Elon Musk’s AI company over fake sexualised images
Jess Asato was portrayed by AI tool as wearing a bikini after she criticised the creation of such non-consensual picturesA Labour MP has taken legal action against Elon Musk’s AI company after sayi...
theguardian.com
England will not enforce World Cup social media ban
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says they will not be replicating the social media ban that was in place for the 2017 World Cup for this year's T20 version.
bbc.com
Senate Republicans start debate on ICE funding package
The Senate voted along party lines to start debate on a Republican bill to fund immigration enforcement through the end of President Trump's term.
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Lula says Brazil cannot ‘accept treatment’ after new US tariffs proposed
Brazil's president says he was surprised by the proposed 25 percent tariffs, which came amid signs relations improving.
aljazeera.com
As Badenoch saw sense, it was just Farage playing politics over a young man’s death | John Crace
Everything is material for Nige, who made rare appearance at PMQs to ask question about Henry Nowak caseThere was a rare sighting in Westminster on Wednesday. The lesser-spotted Farage. A species s...
theguardian.com
International Sea Level Satellite Observes El Niño Precursor
Description Sea level height data from the international Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite collected from March to May 2026 show higher, warmer water moving from the western Pacific Ocean to ju...
nasa.gov
Carvana ties up with Bezos-backed Slate Auto as it plans new car sales
Carvana was granted a warrant to buy shares in Slate last year, according to documents obtained by TechCrunch. Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter is heavily invested in both companies.
techcrunch.com
Elon Musk shifts social media focus from SpaceX to UK far-right politics
Tech billionaire writes 110 posts, retweets and replies about British affairs in space of week
ft.com
US cites forced labour concerns as grounds for new tariffs
USTR's proposal comes from a Section 301 unfair trade practices investigation designed to help rebuild Trump's tariffs.
aljazeera.com
Trump Administration Turns to a New Rationale to Justify Old Tariffs
On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced a tariff of 10 percent to 12.5 percent on 59 countries and the 27-member European Union.
nytimes.com
What does Andy Burnham mean by more ‘public control’ of water and energy? He is too vague
The Manchester mayor is tapping into deep public frustration over the water industry but at some stage he needs to say what he meansThere ought to be a rule to oblige politicians advocating “strong...
theguardian.com
FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Asian champions Qatar reach the knockouts?
Al Jazeera speaks to Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of the World Cup, with a shot at knockouts within their grasp.
aljazeera.com
Sabalenka says she wants to 'quit tennis' after shock defeat
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she wants to quit tennis after losing 6-3 5-7 0-6 to Diana Shnaider in the quarter-finals of the French Open.
skysports.com
Starmer says Farage ‘dodging questions’ about £5m gift from crypto billionaire
Prime minister says ‘£5m question still remains’, as pressure grows on Reform UK leader over Christopher Harborne giftUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has pressed Nigel Farage to stop...
theguardian.com
Scheffler looks to make history with third-straight Memorial title
Scottie Scheffler is hoping to match Tiger Woods in securing a third-successive Memorial Tournament title this week as the world No 1 looks to join the list of golfing greats to three-peat on the P...
skysports.com
Keir Starmer pushes ‘bucket list’ policies as fatalistic mood descends on Downing Street
UK prime minister could be ousted within weeks if Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election
ft.com
Hewett & Reid into wheelchair doubles semi-finals
British duo Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid start their bid for a seventh consecutive men's wheelchair doubles title at the French Open with a comfortable quarter-final win.
bbc.com
Bangladesh’s top diplomat elected UN General Assembly leader in tight race
Khalilur Rahman elected as the president of the UNGA's 81st session, garnering 99 votes in secret ballot.
aljazeera.com
'Part-timer' McIlroy will continue to pick and choose events
Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".
bbc.com
John McClain, Who Helped Keep Michael Jackson’s Profits Flowing, Dies at 72
John McClain in 1998. He was a producer of the Jackson biopic “Michael,” released in April, which has earned about $850 million worldwide.
nytimes.com
London braces for second day of Tube strike disruption
TfL says 60% of drivers worked on first day of stoppage as RMT confirms second day of action will go aheadA London Underground drivers’ strike will bring another day of transport disruption to the...
theguardian.com
What is the St Petersburg forum, Putin’s economic outreach to the world?
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted energy facilities near St Petersburg hours before the forum began.
aljazeera.com
Is Kemi Badenoch improving at being Conservative leader?
Badenoch differentiated herself from Farage in her response to Henry Nowak’s murder and supporters say her ratings are risingKemi Badenoch has a hard-earned reputation for combativeness, especially...
theguardian.com
MP sues Musk’s xAI in UK test case over fake sexual images
Legal claim by Jess Asato challenges whether AI model-makers are liable for what their systems produce
ft.com
Bessent says US inflation jump will be ‘short-term blip’
Treasury secretary defends Donald Trump’s economic record amid mounting frustration over Iran war
ft.com
Instagram is alerting users who were targeted by hackers during AI chatbot attacks
Hackers appeared to take over victims’ accounts even after Meta said it fixed its AI-powered support chatbot, which granted hackers access to victims’ accounts.
techcrunch.com
Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
bbc.com
The Ebola outbreak the world isn’t paying attention to
A deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC is spreading across borders, with no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain.
aljazeera.com
Trump strips job protections from 8,000 federal workers
HFR President Trump has stripped job protections from xx,xxx federal workers, turning them into at-will employees. Lawsuits allege it's an unlawful attempt to dismantle the nonpartisan civil service.
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Trump strips job protections from 8,000 federal workers
President Trump issued an executive order that puts some 8,000 high-ranking civil servants into a new category of employees who can be fired for any reason.
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Amazon will show AI product images when you search for some reason
Amazon will use visual search and AI to show AI generated product images that match your search queries. The retailer says it will help guide users to products.
techcrunch.com
This Is How Trump Finally Signed the AI Executive Order
After shelving the original executive order last month, Donald Trump finally got on board Monday night.
wired.com
World Cup of Darts 2026 schedule: Wales kick group-stage off as NI defend crown
Wales will begin their bid for a third BetVictor World Cup of Darts title on the tournament's opening night, with hosts Germany and former champions Australia also in action as the 40-nation event...
skysports.com
Former world champion Doherty announces retirement
Former world champion Ken Doherty announces his retirement from professional snooker to end his 36-year career.
bbc.com
Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count
Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.
bbc.com
Which World Cup 2026 stadiums will host matches in US, Canada and Mexico?
A quick look at the 16 venues across 16 cities in three countries, which will host the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Still facing copyright lawsuits, AI music generator Suno raises another $400M
The prominent AI music generation startup is now valued at over $5.4 billion -- about seven months ago, it raised at a $2.45 billion valuation.
techcrunch.com
UK minister condemns violent protests against student’s murder
Henry Nowak's death has spurred right-wing claims ‘two-tier’ policing disadvantages white people
aljazeera.com
Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene
Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker "didn't protect me".
bbc.com
Henry Nowak was failed in the last moments of his life – and then again by Britain’s disgraceful political class | Jason Okundaye
There are vital lessons to be learned from Nowak’s death. Instead, it has been used to refuel a pervasive lie about ethnic minorities and ‘two-tier’ policingNine times. As Henry Nowak lay dying in...
theguardian.com
Australia’s GDP figures are meaningless when the boom in datacentres means destroying jobs and the climate | Greg Jericho
In the March quarter Australia’s economy grew 0.3%. But the real issue is what drove that growthGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe March GDP figures, not for the first t...
theguardian.com
These two founders left Goldman and Meta to build voice AI for markets everyone else overlooked
The startup's own stack for Africa and Middle East is now handling more than 17,000 calls per day.
techcrunch.com
Pro-Palestine US army veteran Adam Hamawy wins New Jersey primary
A former US Army combat surgeon who volunteered at Gaza hospital has a Democratic primary in New Jersey.
aljazeera.com
GitLab cuts 14% of staff as it scales its platform to serve AI workloads
The company is reducing its workforce as it exits 22 countries, reduces management layers, and invests in its infrastructure to scale its platform.
techcrunch.com
Publishers will be able to opt out of AI Search, thanks to new regulation
U.K. regulators are requiring Google offer a tool allowing website publishers to opt-out of generative AI search features. The option will be tested in the UK then rolled out globally.
techcrunch.com
Sabalenka suffers shock French Open loss to Shnaider
Watch highlights as world number one Aryna Sabalenka crumbled against Diana Shnaider, losing 3-6 7-5 6-0 in another French Open shock result.
bbc.com
Briton Patten into French Open semi-finals with Heliovaara
Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara reach the French Open men's doubles semi-finals as they continue their bid for a third Grand Slam title together.
bbc.com
Ruth Shack, Early Champion of Gay Rights in Miami, Dies at 94
Ruth Shack in 2016. As a young political leader in Miami, she sponsored an amendment to add “sexual preference” to the list of characteristics protected against discrimination in housing, education...
nytimes.com
Why is Europe still not ready for extreme heat?
The first heatwaves of the season reveal how ill-prepared governments across the continent are to protect people from increasingly dangerous temperatures• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to yo...
theguardian.com
People with cancer or HIV could lose Medicaid under new work rules, advocates say
Adults on Medicaid will be required to work 80 hours per month. The Trump administration says people who are sick will have to prove they are too sick to work to be exempt from the new work rules.
npr.org
Bricking it! How a ‘crinkle crankle’ wall reinvented the Serpentine Pavilion
Lanza Atelier’s simple, powerful pavilion features an actual serpentine brought to life in a wave of rust-coloured brick – a material never used for the structure beforeServing looks all summer on...
theguardian.com
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams set to be fit for Spain’s World Cup opener
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Athletic's Nico Williams are expected to shake injuries in time to face Cape Verde.
aljazeera.com
SNL UK’s Larry Dean: ‘That heckle was so harsh it left my heart pounding!’
The Glaswegian standup on joining the ego-less Saturday Night Live, smiling at himself in the mirror and why he’s not slept in his new houseBehind the scenes, is SNL UK a tightly controlled machine...
theguardian.com
Google parent Alphabet upsizes record-breaking equity raise to $85bn
Tech giant launches first stock offering in more than two decades in effort to fund AI spending
ft.com
Sabalenka crumbles in quarter-finals in yet another French Open shock
World number one Aryna Sabalenka sees her French Open title hopes vanish as she unravels in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider.
bbc.com
Is there a pianist in the house? How audience members – and fellow musicians – have saved the show
A Sydney screening of La La Land with live orchestra was rescued by a brave (and skilled) amateur pianist. What happens when classical performers, or their instruments, suddenly collapse? Plus, Tav...
theguardian.com
TikTok launches TikTok Pro Events, an app for cultural moments like the FIFA World Cup
The app allows users to engage with other fans, explore trending videos, and access curated creator feeds.
techcrunch.com
How many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which of this summer's 2026 World Cups shirts may not be worn in matches
bbc.com
The worst hacks and breaches of 2026 (so far)
From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026.
techcrunch.com
‘It’s a relief … I’m irrelevant!’: Rufus Norris on life after the National Theatre
He stood down as boss of the NT – and threw himself into kayaking, writing and DIY. The veteran director talks about his new start aged 60, mourning his mother – and directing Death of a Salesman i...
theguardian.com
A Death at the Epicenter of Ebola
Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, reports from the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak on how families, medical workers and local volunteers are grappling with losses of life.
nytimes.com
The Population Bust
A revealing global journey into declining birth rates, ageing societies, and their far-reaching impact.
aljazeera.com
NASA Drains 66-Million-Gallon Reservoir to Upgrade Critical Water System
A powerful but mostly unseen water system at work during rocket engine tests at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, underwent an upgrade in May. Crews brought the High Pres...
nasa.gov
Martin Scorsese accused of ‘throwing artists under bus’ with AI storyboards
The director defends investment in and use of AI-generated storyboards, saying the immediacy of communicating his vision to cast and crew is ‘creatively freeing’Martin Scorsese’s announcement that...
theguardian.com
Meta bets on AI agents to unlock WhatsApp revenues
Mark Zuckerberg expands group’s AI push as it seeks to turn messaging app into bigger business
ft.com
Meta’s AI agent for WhatsApp Business is now available globally
WhatsApp will charge businesses for using its AI agent based on token usage
techcrunch.com
Warsh needs to separate his roles at the Fed
This is how the new chair should approach his first rate-setting meeting
ft.com
Iran’s World Cup squad to depart for Mexico on June 6 despite US visa delay
Squad's visas for the US haven't been issued, with Marco Rubio saying IRGC-linked members won't be allowed to 'embed'.
aljazeera.com
Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary
Randy Feenstra's defeat could prove to be a case of the president's political instincts being off.
bbc.com
Twins in a spin at the great British seaside: Sophie Green’s best photograph
‘In a really simple way, this photo captures that intense colour and joy of being at the seaside with your loved ones’Our British seaside has such a distinctive look; the bingo halls, the buckets a...
theguardian.com
Nordic combined and parallel giant slalom face Olympic verdict
Nordic combined and parallel giant slalom face a decision on whether they will be part of the 2030 Winter Olympics.
bbc.com
DRC suggests behind-closed-doors World Cup warm-up to offset Ebola threat
Mayor of Spain's La Linea de la Concepcion bans friendly between DR Congo and Chile due to health concerns.
aljazeera.com
NASA Says Farewell to MAVEN Mars Mission, Hosts Media Call Today
The first mission devoted to observing the Martian atmosphere and its evolution, NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution), has ended after more than 11 years in orbit at Mars and a dec...
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Benvenuto Cellini leads four-strong O'Brien team for Derby
Benvenuto Cellini heads the 14 declarations for the Betfred Derby as Aidan O’Brien launches a four-strong assault in search of a record-extending 12th success in the Epsom Classic.
skysports.com
Coralogix raises $200M on bet that someone needs to watch the AI agents
The Series F round values Coralogix at $1.6 billion and comes less than a year after its previous raise.
techcrunch.com
Plex adds new social features ahead of a major price hike for its lifetime pass
Plex has come a long way from being just a personal media server. Over the past few years, it has transformed into a streaming hub, today featuring ad-supported content and movie rental options. No...
techcrunch.com
Kuwait and Bahrain attacked as Iran launches missile and drone barrage
Kuwait and Bahrain attacked as Iran launches missile and drone barrage
aljazeera.com
Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears
Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears.
bbc.com
Cave paintings, a galleon and a wild Frenchman: London Gallery Weekend’s 10 must-see shows
From modern art giants such as Helen Marten to the most exciting up-and-comers, this weekend’s art party showcases the best and brightest the capital has to offer – free of chargeWith hundreds of w...
theguardian.com
MPs who backed assisted dying bill don’t expect it to return via act that bypasses Lords
Prominent backers including Louise Haigh say they would not support using Parliament Acts to pass billProminent backers of assisted dying, including the former cabinet ministers Louise Haigh, Ian M...
theguardian.com
Is Asia facing a new currency crisis?
A stronger dollar, higher energy costs and market uncertainty are putting pressure on currencies across Asia.
aljazeera.com
Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain Add Further Strain to U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
Damage at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, in a still image obtained from a social media video that was verified by The New York Times.
nytimes.com
Does UK’s new far-right party, Restore, pose a threat to Farage’s Reform?
Restore Britain’s manifesto has pledged to implement the 'most ambitious programme of mass deportations'.
aljazeera.com
Video: Teachers in northern Nigeria protest abduction of school children
Teachers in north-eastern Nigeria held protests, demanding stronger protection for learning institutions.
aljazeera.com
Ferrari sign Leclerc on new long-term contract before home F1 Monaco GP
Charles Leclerc has extended his contract with Ferrari for an undisclosed length, having joined the F1 team in 2019.
aljazeera.com
Qualifier Chwalinska reaches semi-finals to continue dream French Open run
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her dream French Open run as she beats Anna Kalinskaya to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.
bbc.com
Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain hit: Is the war in the Gulf escalating again?
Secretary of State Rubio tells US lawmakers the war on Iran is over, amid recent attacks on Iran and Gulf countries.
aljazeera.com
Wemby’s coronation? Knicks’ drought over? – NBA Finals: All you need to know
The 2026 NBA Finals are upon us, and here's all you need to know as the San Antonio Spurs face the New York Knicks in a seven-game series to be crowned kings of basketball.
skysports.com
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
bbc.com
From God of War to Until Dawn – seven reveals from last night’s PlayStation event
The PS5 era has been in some ways disappointing for Sony – on Tuesday, the company revealed a slate of games they hope will change that• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up h...
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Scottish Secretary did not declare meeting with Mandelson's firm
Newly-released files confirm Douglas Alexander met with Global Counsel in summer 2024 but it was not publicly declared until earlier this year.
bbc.com
Martin Scorsese gets backlash after endorsing 'creatively freeing' AI
AI can help directors "move faster without sacrificing quality or craft" in pre-production, he says.
bbc.com
Protests in UK Over Henry Nowak Murder Case Turn Violent, as Leaders Urge Calm
Protesters and riot police officers in Southampton, a city in southern England, on Tuesday night.
nytimes.com
Nvidia’s RTX Spark Laptops Look Hell-Bent on Disruption
The company’s RTX Spark chips might finally turn the “AI PC” into reality.
wired.com
Cost of living and high street among top priorities for Makerfield voters, poll shows
Exclusive: Research showing Andy Burnham holding slim lead finds honesty in politicians and immigration also rank as importantVoters in Makerfield rank the cost of living, declining high streets an...
theguardian.com
Morocco World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group and squad list
The Atlas Lions aim to better their historic 2022 semifinal appearance but have had a chaotic run-in.
aljazeera.com
Leftwing US pair refused entry to UK will address Oxford Union remotely
Home Office barred Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker on grounds their visit was ‘not conducive to the public good’Two leftwing US political commentators who were banned from entering the UK will still spe...
theguardian.com
Ukraine strikes St Petersburg as Putin’s forum gets under way
Kyiv hits oil terminal after deadly Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities
ft.com
Scott poised to make England debut in World Cup friendlies
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is poised to make his England debut in the forthcoming World Cup warm-up games in the United States.
bbc.com
Sabalenka knocked out of French Open quarters in huge shock
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is out of the French Open after suffering a shock defeat to Diana Shnaider from a position of a set and two breaks up.
skysports.com
Ex-David Cameron adviser Steve Hilton leads California governor primary
Former Fox News host and Republican candidate expected to face Democrat Xavier Becerra in November
ft.com
Antibiotics use in livestock could rise by a third in next 15 years, UN report warns
Governments urged to act to prevent potentially disastrous impacts on human resistance to medicinesThe use of antibiotics on livestock will rise by nearly a third in the next 15 years without gover...
theguardian.com
Deprivation, resilience and a giant bunny: Polly Braden on capturing the ‘beauty and bleakness’ of young lives on the coast
In the Guardian’s Against the tide series, the documentary photographer got to know some ‘amazing’ 16- to 25-year-olds living on the fringes of England and Wales, and now her work is the centre of...
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The Misfits review – Marilyn Monroe is fascinatingly sad in John Huston’s desolate western
The bleak Arthur Miller-written 1961 American pastoral is rereleased to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Monroe, who plays a naive divorcee who meets three new suitors in her most serious...
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‘A kind of reconnecting with the past’: the Met celebrates the art of the portrait
In a new exhibition, work from artists including Pablo Picasso and Wifredo Lam offer different ways to see what a portrait can representWhat exactly is a portrait? At its simplest, it might be an a...
theguardian.com
Big games keep coming as Hughes eyes World Cup
Laura Hughes hopes to make a mark with Wales in Women's World Cup qualifying after a memorable season at club level.
bbc.com
Cape Verde football team arrives in the US for the World Cup
Cape Verde’s national football team has arrived in the US ahead to take part in their first ever FIFA World Cup.
aljazeera.com
The world’s largest privately owned laser just turned on
Fusion startup Xcimer fired up the world's largest privately owned laser.
techcrunch.com
What’s Worth More Than Cash in San Francisco Real Estate? Anthropic Stock
Several real estate listings in the San Francisco Bay Area are offering to exchange a home for a piece of the AI startup.
wired.com
US artist sues FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural for World Cup
Wyland's mural stood for nearly three decades before workers began painting over it last month to promote the World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Stokes defends Archer absence after criticism of IPL stay
England Test captain Ben Stokes has defended Jofra Archer's absence from England's side to face New Zealand at Lord's, saying that the "landscape of cricket has changed".
skysports.com
Hilton, Becerra lead California governor race: Key primary election results
California, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota held key primaries on Tuesday.
aljazeera.com
She watched a wildfire destroy her town, so she's building fire-proof bunkers
From goats to hydraulic homes, US businesses are coming up with ways to mitigate the damage of wildfires.
bbc.com
Fire at New Delhi hotel kills at least 21 people
It took eight fire engines to extinguish the blaze, as more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals.
aljazeera.com
‘The story of Hong Kong is the sound of it’: the cross-cultural joy of the city’s Cantopop music
Emma-Lee Moss, AKA singer-songwriter Emmy the Great, has written a memoir rooted in her love of Hong Kong’s east-meets-west pop. She picks her favourite tracksEmma-Lee Moss, a singer-songwriter who...
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What the Hellenic! Why is Christopher Nolan’s new Greek epic entirely devoid of Greeks?
Set to be this year’s biggest blockbuster, The Odyssey’s cast has been selected to ‘represent the world’. Fair enough – except that one key country seems to have gone completely unrepresented …Ther...
theguardian.com
Remembering Muhammad Ali’s message of peace
Ten years after his passing, Ali’s words remind us of what we must do amid today’s conflicts and divisions.
aljazeera.com
How social media changes the way we see war
We see war now as we see everything else - through a screen.
aljazeera.com
This new diabetes pill burns fat without the downsides of Ozempic
Scientists have developed an experimental diabetes and obesity pill that works in a completely different way from drugs like Ozempic. Rather than reducing hunger, it activates metabolism in skeleta...
sciencedaily.com
Hezbollah video shows attack on Israeli troops at Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle
Hezbollah has released drone video showing attacks targeting Israeli forces occupying Beaufort Castle
aljazeera.com
UK-China ‘ice age’ thaws: Why the West needs Beijing
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper hails ‘candour and respect’ in new ties with Beijing, despite differences.
aljazeera.com
Fire at a New Delhi Hotel Kills at Least 21
Firefighters douse a fire in a hotel in New Delhi on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Iran War Live Updates: Kuwait Says Iranian Attack Has Damaged Its Main Airport
The United States and Iran both reported strikes overnight, accusing each other of being the aggressor. It was unclear where diplomatic efforts stand to end the war.
nytimes.com
Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event
Smoke rising from the port of St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday. Ukraine has been expanding a campaign of long-range strikes aimed at inflicting economic damage on Russia.
nytimes.com
David Cameron offered Boris Johnson senior Cabinet role if he agreed not to push for Brexit
Johnson tells BBC documentary he played tennis in early 2016 with then prime minister to discuss EU referendumUK politics live – latest updatesDavid Cameron offered Boris Johnson a senior Cabinet p...
theguardian.com
Ukraine’s Daily Moment of Silence
Every day at 9a.m., Ukrainians observe a minute of silence to honor people killed during the Russia-Ukraine war. Our reporter, Maria Varenikova, who has covered the hostilities since 2014, takes us...
nytimes.com
James Ellroy: ‘It’s satanic to me, the dependency people have on computers’
The outspoken crime novelist talks his provocative new book, his hatred of technology and why the film adaptation of LA Confidential is a ‘turkey’James Ellroy does not own a computer, his publicist...
theguardian.com
Diana Ross & 'GOAT' Ronaldo - Richards watches World Cup moments
Former England defender and current pundit Micah Richards looks at some of the most memorable World Cup moments.
bbc.com
Redditors Are Using AI to Beat Obscene World Cup Ticket Prices
Soccer fans on r/WorldCup2026Tickets are using Claude to build DIY ticketing software, exchanging on back channels, and leaving scalpers scrambling.
wired.com
Foreign nationals among 21 dead in New Delhi building fire
Firefighters rescue more than 40 people trapped inside as thick smoke fills the burning New Delhi building.
aljazeera.com
Iranian drone hits Kuwait’s main airport after US strikes Qeshm Island
Clashes continue as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran shows little progress.
aljazeera.com
Celine Dion 'heartbroken' by death of Beauty and the Beast singer Peabo Bryson
Bryson was best known as the voice behind Disney songs like A Whole New World and Beauty and the Beast.
bbc.com
US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns
It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.
bbc.com
Minister criticises anti-discrimination guidance to police amid Southampton protests
Sarah Jones says guidance that black and white suspects should be treated differently gives ‘wrong impression’Anti-discrimination guidance to police that black and white suspects should be treated...
theguardian.com
Can a US president promote stock they’ve invested in
Can a US president promote stock they’ve invested in
aljazeera.com
Scientists reverse anxiety by fixing a tiny brain circuit
A newly identified group of amygdala neurons appears to play a central role in anxiety and social behavior. Restoring normal activity in this tiny brain circuit reversed anxiety and social deficits...
sciencedaily.com
Ambivalence by Brian Dillon review – an odd man out
The critic’s memoir’s is a portrait in determination to go against the grain and ‘pursue a life in words and ideas’Brian Dillon lost his parents early, his mother when he was 16, his father at 21....
theguardian.com
Takeaways from Iowa's primaries. And, DOJ nixes Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
Polls have now closed in six states that held primary elections yesterday. Here are the key takeaways. And, the Justice Department has scrapped plans for Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund.
npr.org
New discovery upends an 80-year-old theory of turbulence
Researchers discovered a way to reverse the direction of energy flow in turbulence, challenging a theory that has stood for more than 80 years. The finding could open new possibilities for controll...
sciencedaily.com
World Cup latest: England can '100 per cent' win tournament, says Mainoo
skysports.com
‘Service is the rent we pay’: Muhammad Ali remembered 10 years on
Ten years after the boxing legend’s death, widow Lonnie Ali urges a 'day of compassion' as US divisions deepen.
aljazeera.com
Minister condemns riot but urges review of police anti-racism guidance following Henry Nowak death – UK politics live
Sarah Jones appeals for calm after rioting over the death of Nowak, who was handcuffed while dying from stab woundLast night Abimbola Johnson, a barrister who chairs the independent scrutiny and ov...
theguardian.com
Who needs what in World Cup qualifying?
England will seal a place at next summer's World Cup if they avoid defeat against Spain on Friday, but who else can secure a spot in Brazil?
bbc.com
What's at stake for NI in their World Cup qualifiers?
BBC Sport NI looks at the possible outcomes heading into the final round of fixtures.
bbc.com
World Cup quiz: Do you remember these mascots?
An eagle, a moose and a jaguar are mascots at the FIFA 2026 World Cup - how well do you remember previous World Cup mascots?
bbc.com
Leclerc agrees to new long-term deal with Ferrari
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc agrees a new long-term deal ahead of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.
bbc.com
Unfancied Brazil will stay sharp at the World Cup, Casemiro says
Brazil are aiming for a record-extending sixth world title at the 2026 tournament in North America.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine drone attack kills 7 in Russian-held territory in new escalation
The Russian-installed head of Donetsk, Denis Pushilin, says a drone hit a bus travelling between Moscow and Simferopol.
aljazeera.com
Britain is in a doom loop: people mistrust democracy and politicians. I say a hope loop is possible too | Polly Curtis
There are ways to address the lack of faith. And unless Starmer, Burnham or Streeting do that, the issue of who is PM is mootWhat happens next? Will Andy Burnham win the Makerfield byelection? Will...
theguardian.com
OECD warns of ‘dark scenario’ if Gulf energy crisis drags on
Growth rates would tumble to levels rarely seen outside of major global events such as the Covid-19 pandemic
ft.com
Outrage over UK police arrest video of dying student
Footage of police arresting a dying student has set off heated protests in the UK.
aljazeera.com
VOTE for best-ever French Super League player as Catalans face Wigan in Paris
Super League has another landmark moment this weekend when Catalans Dragons take on Wigan Warriors in Paris in what marks a celebration of the French outfit's 20 years in the competition.
skysports.com
Messi trains alone as Argentina hold first World Cup practice session
Messi worked on 'specific exercises' as he recovers from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring ahead of the World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Affection review – memory loss thriller that keeps you guessing benefits from winning performances
Terrific acting, especially an intriguingly ambiguous turn by child actor Julianna Layne, ground this twisty little horror debutWhen Ellie (Jessica Rothe) wakes up in bed in a house she doesn’t rec...
theguardian.com
Pot shot takes top spot in World Food Photography awards 2026 – in pictures
A selection of winning images from this year’s World Food Photography awards. The photographs offer insights into the lives of people around the world through the lens of food, from growing, farmin...
theguardian.com
Can Hamilton beat Leclerc if Ferrari live up to Monaco 'favourites' tag?
Mercedes head into this weekend's showpiece Monaco Grand Prix aiming to extend their winning run at the start of F1's new era to six races, but could the sport's most-famous event provide the first...
skysports.com
US proposes tariffs of at least 10% over forced labour practices
First significant effort by the White House to resurrect sweeping tariffs since its defeat at the US Supreme Court
ft.com
Japan’s stock market hits new record as AI boom gathers steam
Benchmark Nikkei 225 tops 68,000 for first time as AI-driven buying frenzy shows no signs of slowing down.
aljazeera.com
We now know how Peter Murrell embezzled from the SNP - but not why
Details revealed in court show the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the former chief executive.
bbc.com
What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks
Rubio says the US will lift sanctions on Iran only if it gives up enriched uranium, rejecting a Hormuz-linked deal.
aljazeera.com
The anatomy of a Golden Boot winner - and who could win it in 2026?
A look at the common attributes of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the claims of the leading 2026 candidates examined.
bbc.com
Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
bbc.com
Thousands more UK black men to be invited for prostate cancer screening
Health secretary announces expansion of Transform trial but does not back population-wide testingThousands more black men will be invited to take part in a prostate cancer screening trial as the he...
theguardian.com
Mandelson messages could form a manual in the dark arts of wielding power and keeping it
Files shed light on how the Labour grandee juggled patrons and supplicants using flattery, fury and contempt for three decadesPolitical analysts have been frustrated by the mass redactions in the M...
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Andy Burnham offers Labour a refreshing new voice to reach lost voters – but with what message? | Rafael Behr
It will take more than blokeish affability to reach across the Brexit faultline that scars British politicsAndy Burnham’s stint as health secretary in the final year of Gordon Brown’s government wa...
theguardian.com
Specieswatch: Scientists trace haunting sea thrums to humpback whales
Understanding whale sounds could help prevent strikes from ships and even aid in search for extraterrestrial lifeIf you stand on certain shorelines and listen carefully you might just hear deep rum...
theguardian.com
The White House's new site about 'aliens' has nothing to do with UFOs
The site compares undocumented immigrants to extraterrestrials, refers to people as "it," and says "they do not belong here"
npr.org
Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces questions about Iran war on Capitol Hill
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is making the rounds on Capitol Hill for budget hearings, facing questions about how the war in Iran will end and when gas prices for Americans might return to normal.
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Accident on Kuwait motorway as Iranian missiles fly overhead
Video shows a car accident occurring on a road in Kuwait City as missiles flew overhead.
aljazeera.com
Country diary: My family has lived near here for 300 years – no wonder it feels like home | Andrea Meanwell
Tebay, Cumbria: Some of my ancestors were fell pony hauliers and our farmhouse used to be a coaching inn. Might they have called in for a drink?There is always some waiting around at lambing and ca...
theguardian.com
California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two
Republicans and Democrats all compete together in the unusual primary to set the one-on-one race in November. Two Democrats and one Republican were in close contention.
npr.org
For Dubai’s Migrants, War Is One More Worry in Super Stressed Lives
Laxmi Parekh has been running mental health workshops for Dubai’s migrant workers the past two years. Recently, she has incorporated the regional conflict into her lessons.
nytimes.com
‘The CGI would have cost millions. I spent $2,000.’ Is Dreams of Violets AI slop – or the future of film-making?
It should have taken years, but Ash Koosha made a drama about Iran’s anti-government protests in weeks – and now it’s the first AI-made movie to screen at a major film festival. It could transform...
theguardian.com
Clarkson’s Farm review – you might as well call him Jeremy Kardashian
From his multi-million pound beer brand to souvenir emporium flogging cufflinks, there’s such a cult of personality around the bumbling berk now that he’s basically morphing into Kim, Khloé et al....
theguardian.com
Can the rush for vaccines slow the latest Ebola outbreak?
The Bundibugyo strain is a reminder that serious health threats can escalate from under-the-radar pathogens
ft.com
Florentino Pérez: Real Madrid offers investors prestige not profits
Club president says illustrious brand will lure outside capital at €10bn-plus valuation as he fights for re-election
ft.com
Inside Alexandr Wang’s bid to revive Meta’s AI edge
Muse Spark model has brought momentum, but doubts linger over whether billionaire prodigy can close the gap with rivals
ft.com
A guide for the perplexed on AI
Should we think of this technology as boon, bane or bubble?
ft.com
Warsh set to revamp Federal Reserve’s signalling to Wall Street
Former top officials say central bank chair is keen to roll back forward guidance on rates
ft.com
The UK is stuck in a rollercoaster queue
British theme parks are a fitting symbol of the country’s supply-side economic woes
ft.com
Typhoon Jangmi
The sprawling storm promised to deliver torrential rain across a wide swath of southern Japan.
nasa.gov
Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary, to face Trump ally Kean
Democrats pick former Navy commander to challenge Republican Tom Kean in New Jersey's 7th District.
aljazeera.com
Trump Endorses Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Presidential Candidate in Colombia
Abelardo De La Espriella at his closing rally in Medellín, Colombia. He gave campaign speeches from a bulletproof booth.
nytimes.com
Tunisian court sentences Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi to life in prison
Opposition leader and dozens of other defendants handed lengthy prison terms for 'forming a terrorist alliance'.
aljazeera.com
Scientists discovered something surprising about french fries and diabetes
French fries may be the real potato problem. A large study tracking more than 205,000 people for nearly 40 years found that eating three servings of fries per week was linked to a 20% higher risk o...
sciencedaily.com
Nicola Sturgeon’s ex and his £400,000 shopping spree
Fast cars, luxury watches – and, of course, that motorhome: the list of what former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought with embezzled funds is dizzying. Severin Carrell reports.As chief execu...
theguardian.com
Mexico and Canada push to extend USMCA trade pact
Mexico and Canada have backed extending the USMCA trade agreement for another 16 years.
aljazeera.com
Scientists confirm a deep earthquake that shouldn't exist
Scientists have confirmed that a mysterious Utah earthquake first detected in 1979 really did occur nearly 90 kilometers underground—far deeper than anyone thought earthquakes could happen beneath...
sciencedaily.com
Zimbabwe’s e-tricycle crackdown puts rural women’s livelihoods at risk
Zimbabwe’s e-tricycle scheme for rural women is being squeezed by high fees, licensing rules and police enforcement.
aljazeera.com
Peabo Bryson, R&B singer behind classic Disney duets, dies aged 75
Two-time Grammy winner was best known for songs from Beauty and the Beast and AladdinPeabo Bryson, the R&B singer best known as the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney film duets Beauty and t...
theguardian.com
US and Iran exchange renewed fire as tensions rise over stalled peace talks
Iranian state-affiliated media has said Tehran is suspending negotiations in response to Israeli bombardment of Lebanon
ft.com
Why women go to war
The untold story of women on the battlefield.
aljazeera.com
Thailand cracks down on foreign companies using fig leaf of local ownership
Thai authorities are ramping up enforcement of local ownership rules, stoking anxiety among foreign businesses.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: US strikes Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain
US President Trump reported to lash out at Israeli PM Netanyahu over Israel’s threat to strike Beirut suburbs.
aljazeera.com
Iran’s New Grand Strategy
How a remade Islamic Republic will reshape the Middle East.
foreignaffairs.com
The Inertia of Russia’s War
Why Putin can’t end the conflict.