'A phenomenal goal!' Isidor hits incredible second for Haiti
Wilson Isidor gives Haiti a lead against Morocco with an "extraordinary" World Cup goal at the Atlanta Stadium.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-24
Former Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world
Backed by Mayfield and Aramco Ventures, Vishal Sikka’s new venture brings together veterans from SAP, Infosys, and VianAI.
techcrunch.com
England 'trending in right direction' after reaching T20 World Cup semis
England are trending in the right direction at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, according to Tash Farrant.
skysports.com
Venezuela Hit by 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake
Police officers next to the remains of a collapsed structure after an earthquake in Caracas on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Trump demands ‘loyalty’ from Nato allies and slams lack of support in Iran war
US president singles out alliance members, including the UK, after meeting secretary-general Mark Rutte
ft.com
Second Brazil goal ruled out for Vinicius Jr foul
Brazil's Vinicius Junior has a goal ruled out against Scotland for a foul in the build up after the referee is sent to watch it again by VAR.
co.uk
England complete victory despite dropped catches galore
England eased into the semi‑finals with a 38‑run win over West Indies, overcoming six dropped catches - their most since facing the same side in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
co.uk
Sciver-Brunt targets semi-final return after positive scan
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is feeling "positive" and believes her calf injury is going in the right "direction", says her wife Katherine.
co.uk
Cerebras stock plunges after earnings as CEO says margin outlook was misunderstood
In its first earnings report since going public, the AI chipmaker forecast a narrower gross margin in its core business, scaring investors.
techcrunch.com
Vinicius Jr pounces on Scotland mistake to give Brazil early lead
Brazil forward Vinicius Junior pounces on a mistake by the Scotland defence to give his side an early lead in their World Cup Group C match in Miami.
co.uk
How to Opt Out of Google Search’s New AI Data Training Feature
Google’s Search history update stores media uploads from your interactions, like images used in reverse image searches, for training its AI models.
wired.com
European heatwave, scorching weather triggers UK ‘red’ warning
Britain is facing its hottest June weather on record as a blistering heatwave spreads across Europe.
aljazeera.com
Bosnia keep hopes of maiden knockouts appearance alive with win over Qatar
Bosnia-Herzegovina kept their hopes of progressing into the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their history as one of the best third-place finishers alive after beating Qatar 3-1 in Washing...
skysports.com
Switzerland beat Canada but both through to last 32
Switzerland seal their place in the first knockout round of the World Cup by beating co-hosts Canada to top Group B.
co.uk
AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient
While AI dominates the layoff narrative, engineers as a share of total new hires have actually increased, according to SignalFire data.
techcrunch.com
England reach T20 World Cup semi-finals after easing past West Indies
England romped into the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup with a 38-run win over West Indies as Danni Wyatt-Hodge's innings of 65 from 42 balls preceded a...
skysports.com
Bosnia boost last-32 hopes after win over Qatar
Bosnia-Herzegovina boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stages in the World Cup for a first ever time defeating Qatar in their final Group B fixture.
co.uk
Bosnia win 3-2, knock out Qatar to keep alive hopes of World Cup round of 32
Bosnia are in a strong position to be one of the best eight third-placed teams to progress to the last 32.
aljazeera.com
AI researchers continue to leave Google for its rivals
Top AI researchers Jonas Adler and Alexander Pritzel are leaving Google for Anthropic, following departures from top scientists Noam Shazeer and John Jumper.
techcrunch.com
Anthropic accuses Alibaba of obtaining ‘illicit’ access to Claude
AI company says the Chinese ecommerce giant used fake accounts to ‘extract’ chatbot’s capabilities
ft.com
Fury fight only goes to US if Joshua agrees new terms - Hearn
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are contractually committed to staging their fight in the UK, says Eddie Hearn - and any attempt to move it to the United States would need Joshua's team to agree new...
co.uk
Scotland fans take over Miami ahead of Brazil World Cup clash
Scotland fans have gathered in their thousands ahead of a blockbuster World Cup clash with Brazil.
aljazeera.com
NASA at the Ion: Orion Lessons from Artemis II Shape NASA’s Moon to Mars Path
Seven weeks after the Orion spacecraft returned four astronauts from humanity’s first crewed journey around the Moon since Apollo, Artemis II Orion...
nasa.gov
England ease into semi-finals with win over Windies
England eased into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a game to spare by comfortably beating West Indies by 38 runs at Lord's.
co.uk
Qualcomm reveals Meta as first Big Tech customer for data centre chips
Announcement of deal along with higher revenue outlook boost shares as much as 15%
ft.com
Bain Capital set to buy controlling stake in VW’s marine engine unit
Carmaker moved to sell the Everllence division after pressure to cut costs and debt
ft.com
La NASA compartirá los últimos avances del programa Base Lunar
Lea esta nota de prensa en inglés aquí. El administrador de la NASA, Jared Isaacman, ofrecerá una conversación virtual el martes 30 de junio a las 2:30 p.m. EDT (hora del este) para compartir las n...
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NASA to Share Latest Moon Base Mission Progress
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host a virtual conversation at 2:30 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 30, to share updates to NASA’s plans to build a Moon Base on the lunar surface. Administrator Isaa...
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England beat West Indies to secure semi-final place
England ease into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a game to spare by comprehensively beating West Indies by 38 runs at Lord's.
co.uk
A24 Knows You’re Mad About the Google AI Collab
Indie movie fans are upset about Google DeepMind’s $75 million investment in the studio, which comes as AI companies are deepening their influence in Hollywood.
wired.com
New website names and shames companies that still don’t offer passkeys to users
According to a new site, 24% of the most popular websites in the world don't offer support for passkeys, which are considered the most secure way to log in to apps and services.
techcrunch.com
'What a moment!' Alajbegovic scores stunning opener for Bosnia
18-year-old winger Kerim Alajbegovic scores a superb opening goal for Bosnia in their World Cup Group B match against Qatar in Seattle.
co.uk
Players will continue prize fund protests at Wimbledon
The All England Club say are "surprised and disappointed" after the world's leading players announced they will continue to protest the allocation of Grand Slam prize funds at the upcoming Wimbledo...
skysports.com
Family sues Tesla for wrongful death in Autopilot crash in Texas, US
Lawsuit claims Tesla's Autopilot shortcomings led to fatal crash; family seeks $1m in damages and punitive measures.
aljazeera.com
Spurs want West Ham's Fernandes after Tonali bid rejected
West Ham value Mateus Fernandes at £80m amid interest from Tottenham, who want a central midfielder this summer and have had a bid rejected for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali.
co.uk
Micron profits soar nearly 1,400% amid global memory chip shortage
Shares surge in after-hours trading after chipmaker reports strong third-quarter earnings on AI boost
ft.com
US public health agency concludes hantavirus response as outbreak eases
The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced the end of the monitoring period for the virus.
aljazeera.com
Top European leaders vow ‘strong’ support for Ukraine ahead of NATO summit
E5 talks in Berlin took place between heads of state of Britain, France, Italy, Poland and Germany ahead of July summit.
aljazeera.com
A Climate Chaos Maker
Outside the Louvre museum in Paris, yesterday.
nytimes.com
US judge blocks Trump subpoenas into transgender care at New York hospitals
The Trump administration has called for a probe into transgender healthcare, leading it to subpoena medical records.
aljazeera.com
Companies are scrambling to stop employees from maxing out AI budgets with small tasks
The tokenmaxxing era was brief. We now appear to be entering the era of token rationing.
techcrunch.com
At least three killed in drone strikes in Russian controlled Horlivka
A multi-storey apartment has been hit with what Russian-installed authorities called a Ukrainian drone strike.
aljazeera.com
Tuchel: England cannot rely on Saka for goals - but we need him desperately
Thomas Tuchel says England cannot rely on the returning Bukayo Saka to solve their World Cup goalscoring issues, but he does admit: “We need him desperately.”
skysports.com
Rubio: US ‘completely aligned’ with Gulf allies on Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will be “completely aligned” with Gulf allies in Iran peace talks.
aljazeera.com
Roman Telescope Comes to Kennedy
In this June 21, 2026, photo, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard NASA’s Pegasus barge. After offloading and transportation to th...
nasa.gov
Bitcoin hits 20-month low as market sentiment sours
Price of world’s most actively traded digital asset falls below $60,000 amid shift by retail investors to AI-related stock bets
ft.com
Wins by Mamdani-backed candidates deal blow to pro-Israel camp in US
Palestinian rights advocates hail 'political earthquake' in New York as progressives beat several pro-Israel candidates.
aljazeera.com
Every Time Norway Scores at the World Cup the City of Bergen Trembles
This curious phenomenon was documented by the seismometer at the University of Bergen, which recorded slight vibrations whenever the national team scored a goal.
wired.com
Draper advances to Eastbourne Open quarter-finals
Jack Draper handled the Eastbourne heat to beat fellow Briton Jack Pinnington Jones and maintain his encouraging start under new coach Andy Murray.
skysports.com
Draper into Eastbourne last eight to continue injury comeback
Britain's Jack Draper says his recent injury problems left his confidence levels "below the floor" before he reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne.
co.uk
NASA’s HiRISE Captures Perseverance Marking a Milestone on Mars
Description NASA’s Perseverance rover appears as a green speck on the Martian surface on June 13, 2026, a day before the robotic explorer marked a distance milestone, having traveled a full maratho...
nasa.gov
I Met With China’s Top AI Experts. They’re Freaking Out, Too
The AI arms race between China and the US has researchers on both sides worried about a “Chernobyl moment.”
wired.com
Senior No 10 aides to lobby Andy Burnham to invest more than £13.5bn defence spend
Downing Street figures plan to convince Burnham to revive ‘war bonds’ when he becomes prime ministerDowning Street aides are planning to lobby Andy Burnham during access talks to revive the idea of...
theguardian.com
Wyatt-Hodge half-century powers England against Windies
Watch how Danni Wyatt-Hodge reached a half century for England while playing against West Indies in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
co.uk
Belgium going out? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - final group games
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the final set of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
co.uk
Euclid View of Milky Way Heart Previews Core Survey by NASA’s Roman
A new look at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy by Euclid, an ESA (European Space Agency) mission with NASA contributions, overlaps with a region scientists will observe with NASA’s Nancy Grace Rom...
nasa.gov
Back on the pitch: how Burnham’s chief of staff pick reunites late-90s Labour football team
Some worry choosing James Purnell, former Demon Eyes teammate, would show Labour struggling for new talentThe most powerful football team in the country is getting back together.Andy Burnham’s deci...
theguardian.com
ICC Judges Hit Back Against Trump Sanctions
Kimberly Prost, a Canadian judge at the International Criminal Court, along with two others, is suing President Trump and his administration, claiming the penalties exceeded his authority.
nytimes.com
Our life stops’: West Bank childhood shattered by Israeli military raids
A new UN report documents killings, detentions and lasting psychological harm to Palestinian children.
aljazeera.com
Ivan Cepeda concedes defeat in Colombia election, sealing right-wing win
Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda accepted the victory of his opponent Abelardo de la Espriella.
aljazeera.com
Wimbledon tennis stars plan protest despite 20% rise in prize money
Campaign that kicked off at Roland-Garros has won support of top players including Jannik Sinner
ft.com
Palestinian boy amongst dead in Israeli strike on displaced tent in Gaza
An Israeli drone strike on a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis killed two people, including a child.
aljazeera.com
Scotland vs Brazil LIVE: World Cup 2026
Updates of Scotland vs Brazil, who have Neymar back from injury, via our buildup and text commentary stream coverage.
aljazeera.com
Flash floods hit India’s Arunachal Pradesh
Torrential rain has triggered flash floods and landslides in India's northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.
aljazeera.com
Why Is Europe the Fastest-Warming Continent
Morning commuters on the London Bridge on Wednesday, where temperatures reached 96 degrees Fahrenheit, the hottest recorded June day in the United Kingdom.
nytimes.com
England looking to clinch spot in T20 World Cup semis as they face West Indies LIVE!
skysports.com
The Guardian view on priorities for a new prime minister: foreign policy cannot be an afterthought | Editorial
Keir Starmer came to power without a strategic concept of post-Brexit Britain’s place in the world. His successor must not repeat that mistakeSir Keir Starmer had years in opposition to prepare for...
theguardian.com
No hiding place as England again drink in last chance saloon
There no excuses now England have their captain back and their best XI available for series decider against New Zealand, writes Stephan Shemilt.
co.uk
Did Brexit actually work?
A vote that changed Britain forever. Ten years after Brexit, the UK is still grappling with its consequences.
aljazeera.com
Iran’s president awarded honorary doctorate in Pakistan
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian was awarded an honorary medical fellowship in cardiac surgery.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on Islamophobia: political rhetoric is fuelling hate crime | Editorial
Muslims in the UK, Europe and the US are increasingly fearful and frustrated as targeted attacks rise. Others must speak outThe chilling attacks that injured five men in Edinburgh at the weekend, i...
theguardian.com
The children Gaza lost
What does a new UN report documenting the killing and suffering of Palestinian children in Gaza reveal?
aljazeera.com
Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators
The new app, which is currently being tested with select creators, will have Facebook's recently-launched AI creator assistant built into it.
techcrunch.com
Deezer says its new feature lets fans remix songs with artist consent
Global music streaming service Deezer is taking a contrarian approach to AI, even as it adds a feature that lets fans remix songs.
techcrunch.com
Players to expand prize money protest at Wimbledon
Leading tennis players will expand their prize money protest at Wimbledon - despite a 20% increase in this year's pot.
co.uk
Greta Thunberg pleads not guilty in trespassing case over 2024 pro-Palestin
Greta Thunberg pleads not guilty in trespassing case over 2024 pro-Palestine protest
aljazeera.com
Mayor Mamdani endorsed three House candidates. They all won
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, the day after all three Congressional candidates he endorsed won their Democratic primary elections.
npr.org
Credible deterrence requires a new Nato bank
Capital rules prevent the defence ecosystem from getting financing at the volume it needs from commercial lenders
ft.com
Top Andy Burnham adviser lobbied for Thames Water
James Purnell’s previous role running consultancy Flint Global has raised concerns about conflicts of interest
ft.com
IOC announces new grant for all future Olympians
Every future Olympian will be able to apply for a grant of $10,000 (£7,600) for each Games they compete in, says the International Olympic Committee.
co.uk
Figma adds code layers, support for animations, more AI features in new update
Figma's update adds a new code layer, support for motion and shaders, and the ability to create custom plugins for various tasks using AI.
techcrunch.com
UK banks defeat watchdog in legal battle over historic loan complaints
High Court rules that Financial Ombudsman Service unlawfully allowed consumers to challenge terms beyond 6-year limit
ft.com
England's James and Rice to have fitness assessed
England will assess the fitness of Reece James and Declan Rice before their final World Cup group game against Panama.
co.uk
Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat
Senator Iván Cepeda was beaten by right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by less than a percentage point.
co.uk
Norma Yaeger, Barrier-Breaking Stockbroker, Dies at 96
Over her husband’s objections, she became a Wall Street broker in the 1960s. She later started two securities firms in the overwhelmingly male financial world.
nytimes.com
Commons tale of lion, nurse and bottle of champagne
New Forest West MP, Sir Desmond Swayne uses a poem from 1907 to tease Labour MPs.
co.uk
Graceless Kemi concedes not a croak of kindness for newly liberated Keir | John Crace
It’s customary to say something complimentary about a departing PM but the Tory leader couldn’t meet the momentYou learn a lot about a person at a time like this. Not so much about the prime minist...
theguardian.com
Do World Cup winners need to win every group stage match?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains why it is not essential to win every group stage match at a World Cup
co.uk
McInnes: I belong at Rangers
Derek McInnes says he “belongs” at Rangers after being unveiled as the club’s new manager and laid out his intention to win the Scottish Premiership as quickly as possible.
skysports.com
Spurs sign Dubravka on free transfer amid doubts over Vicario future
Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer when his contract with Burnley expires on 1 July.
co.uk
Israeli attacks on Gaza and occupied West Bank kill two, including child
Health officials at Nasser Medical Complex tell Al Jazeera a 12-year-old child was killed in al-Mawasi, Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Burnham’s pick for chief of staff led firm that advised BP, Apple and Amazon
Appointment of James Purnell, former chief executive of Flint Global, described by one Labour MP as ‘very bad sign’The advisory firm led by Andy Burnham’s incoming chief of staff counted BP, Amazon...
theguardian.com
Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service
The new Zoox robotaxi has more cushioning, lighter colors, and a better microphone and speaker for communicating with Zoox Support.
techcrunch.com
Bahrain Restricts Shiite Holy Day Amid Iran War Crackdown
Observing Ashura in the village of Sanabis, west of Manama, Bahrain, in 2015.
nytimes.com
This new tracking label could help solve cargo theft
The Samsara Tracking Label hides a BLE system that can offer real-time location in a disposable package.
techcrunch.com
OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom
Named Jalapeño, the new processor was designed specifically for the unique needs of OpenAI's inference systems.
techcrunch.com
Why is getting to a World Cup game so hard?
Fans travelling to the stadium in New Jersey are having to contend with high train fares, limited bus seats and a ban on walking or cycling
ft.com
Train in fatal UK crash passed red signal, investigators say
Brakes were applied nine seconds before the impact but it slowed only from 75mph to 49mph
ft.com
As Messi turns 39, how he and Ronaldo keep breaking records
Lionel Messi, 39, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, keep delivering on the world's biggest stage.
co.uk
Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in Hormuz: What we know
Tehran says the strait 'will never return' to its prewar conditions and claims it can charge fees for services.
aljazeera.com
‘It’s giving me carnival vibes’: how Fête de la Musique became a must-visit event for the Black diaspora
Begun in 1982, the festival is now a magnet for Black Britons, who spill across Paris enjoying genres from amapiano to zouk. But can it resist commercialisation – and is it getting too big?At 4.45p...
theguardian.com
Israel Says It Has Trapped Hezbollah Fighters Underground in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says thousands of troops have surrounded a large tunnel network in southern Lebanon. The standoff is at the center of intense clashes in the area recently.
nytimes.com
The history of brilliantly terrible World Cup video games
As football fans revel in the real world tournament, its digital counterparts continue to stumble in capturing the hyped up atmosphereDon’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up he...
theguardian.com
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Valor Equity Partners looks to raise a $2.5B Fund VII, per Bloomberg
New details have emerged about Valor's latest fund, which last year announced it was raising an unspecified amount of capital.
techcrunch.com
Crocker loses world title and unbeaten record to Paro in Australia
Lewis Crocker lost his world title and his unbeaten record as he succumbed to Liam Paro in Australia.
skysports.com
Air conditioning creates political divide as France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
co.uk
Career Spotlight: Electrician (Ages 14-18)
What does an electrician do? Electricity powers the world, and electricians are the ones who get it where it needs to go. An electrician is an expert who is trained to make sure electrical systems...
nasa.gov
Making earwax melt and teeth rattle: the project returning music to our bodies
Listeners in the 17th and 18th centuries experienced music in a startlingly vivid – and physical – way. A fascinating academic project is wondering if we should let ourselves be much more moved, an...
theguardian.com
German war hero Annika at her farm for struggling veterans: Jan Kraus’s best photograph
‘She was in Germany’s biggest battle since the second world war, but the army took years to recognise her PTSD. Annika now runs a farm with pigs and geese where struggling veterans come to stay’Ann...
theguardian.com
When Paris is hotter than Mecca: How Europe’s heatwave compares globally
Paris and other European cities are seeing temperatures above 40C (104F), levels normally seen across the Middle East.
aljazeera.com
Health Secretary James Murray backs Burnham as PM
Newly-appointed health secretary James Murray says he will back Andy Burnham as candidate for Labour leader and PM.
co.uk
Deaths, disruptions across Europe: What you should know about the heatwave
Experts say the climate crisis is making Europe's heatwaves more frequent and more intense.
aljazeera.com
The Warriors come out to Broadway with Lin-Manuel Miranda musical
Miranda and Eisa Davis’s concept album based on the 1979 film is to be realised for the stage, co-directed by Jenny Koons and Hamilton’s Andy BlankenbuehlerLin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’s conce...
theguardian.com
Google Home Speaker Review: Leading the Pack, Again
Google’s first new smart speaker in six years is here and once again leads its competitors—now with paywalled features.
wired.com
Venus & Adonis review – Simon Russell Beale narrates cheeky tale of puppet passion
The Pit, Barbican, LondonGreg Doran directs Shakespeare’s timeless poem of seduction, told with Lyndie Wright’s gorgeous, masterfully manoeuvred miniaturesLove comes with strings attached in Greg D...
theguardian.com
Paro dethrones Crocker to land welterweight title
Australia's Liam Paro is the new IBF welterweight champion with a points win over Belfast's Lewis Crocker at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, Australia on Wednesday.
co.uk
Qualcomm Buys Buzzy Chip Startup Modular for Nearly $4 Billion
Modular, one of the most promising chip software startups of the AI era, heads for a multibillion-dollar exit.
wired.com
World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top third-round matches to watch
Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best third-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.
aljazeera.com
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the global nuclear watchdog is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
co.uk
Bahraini award to UK envoy shows ‘our diplomats are up for grabs’, says peer
Rights activists call UK ambassador ‘morally compromised’ for accepting honour from Bahraini king in apparent breach of Foreign Office rulesThe British ambassador to Bahrain has been accused of bre...
theguardian.com
Nato chief reveals Italy allowed US planes to use bases in Iran war
Mark Rutte puts Giorgia Meloni under pressure by disclosing Rome let 500 aircraft take off in Operation Epic Fury
ft.com
Game of stones: how paintings of marble reveal a world of magical medieval mysticism
From trippy swirls to blood-soaked slabs, a new book mines gothic and renaissance art for the supernatural significance of the precious rockWhen we think of marble, we think of it as a desirable co...
theguardian.com
World Cup 2026: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland contest best ever Golden Boot race?
Lionel Messi leads the way with five goals with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland second with four goals each.
aljazeera.com
Mamdani-backed candidates defeat pro-Israel lawmakers in primaries
Candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani have scored major wins in primaries, unseating Democrats backed by pro-Israel groups
aljazeera.com
Did you consider stepping down? Stokes quizzed on breaking curfew
England captain Ben Stokes is asked about breaking the midnight curfew following the first Test against new Zealand and whether he considered stepping down from his position.
skysports.com
France Identifies First Case of Ebola
Health workers last month in Mongbwalu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the center of the current Ebola outbreak.
nytimes.com
Turandot review – Opera Holland Park celebrate 30 years with Puccini’s grand guignol
Opera Holland Park, LondonA concert performance in an orchestral reduction of Puccini’s colossal final opera was stylishly led by conductor Naomi Woo with José de Eça’s Calaf heading a strong castI...
theguardian.com
Pass the sick bag! Why I published a book on the art of the airline essential
One evoked a hellish trip from Delhi after passengers had drunk unsanitary water. Another conjoured up an era when planes were thick with cigarette smoke. And one man collected them all …If, a few...
theguardian.com
Will Texas' new top voting official be a 'disruptor'? Locals are preparing for it
Just ahead of closely contested midterms, Texas is about to get a new top voting official. Many locals there fear the frontrunner is a state lawmaker and pastor with no election experience.
npr.org
Stokes apologises to team-mates before Test return
England captain Ben Stokes has apologised to his team-mates before his return for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
co.uk
US Senate approves Iran war powers resolution: What that means for Trump
Four Republicans cross party lines to vote in favour of the measure.
aljazeera.com
Tuchel's England are opposite to Southgate's - and built to beat top teams
BBC Sport's football tactics writer Umir Irfan explains why Thomas Tuchel's England system is built to prosper against the world's top nations.
co.uk
Brazil vs Scotland World Cup 2026: Preview, prediction, team news, lineups
Neymar could make his first appearance at this World Cup as Scotland aim to escape the group stage for the first time.
aljazeera.com
Form Smart Swim 2 LT Goggles Include Innovative Form Correction
These goggles have an excellent display, solid metric tracking, and an open-water “SwimStraight” feature. But the real smart tech requires a subscription.
wired.com
‘No one believed it’: how a YouTube video accidentally proved Libya’s sand cat really does exist
Wildlife photographer Mohammed Almuntasir had no idea what he had found until scientists started to get in touchWhen wildlife photographer Mohammed Almuntasir uploaded 18 seconds of footage to YouT...
theguardian.com
England 'incredibly happy' to rest Itoje for Boks
England assistant Richard Wigglesworth says leaving Maro Itoje out of next month's game with world champions South Africa is the right decision.
co.uk
Kenya braces for return of Gen Z protests – how did they begin?
Two years since Gen Z protests rocked President Ruto's government, thousands gear up to take to the streets again.
aljazeera.com
Sting review – historical crimes against women spill back into the present
Young Vic theatre, London Sophie Swithinbank’s urgent drama shimmers with spark and danger as an archive researcher finds herself trapped in modern-day misogynyOn the ho...
theguardian.com
Best Prime Day Action Cameras Deals I've Found (2026): GoPro, Insta360
Action cameras are perfect for capturing travel adventures, recording social media vlogs, and more. Make use of these great Prime Day deals.
wired.com
Cars in Europe have grown average 1.2cm longer every year since 2000
Analysis of new vehicles shows steady ‘car bloat’ that researchers say could cause extra 2,600 crash deaths a year by 2040Cars have grown 1.2cm longer, 0.5cm taller and 0.5cm wider each year on ave...
theguardian.com
London Climate Action Week Foiled By Climate Change
As record-breaking heat crushes Europe, organizers are moving events online to avoid exposing people to dangerously high temperatures.
wired.com
Swansea great and ex-Wales player Williams dies
Swansea City great and former Wales international Herbie Williams dies aged 85.
co.uk
Messi turns 39: Is Argentina great somehow better than ever?
Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday on Wednesday having made an astonishing start to the World Cup. After the hat-trick against Algeria that took him level with Miroslav Klose's goal record,...
skysports.com
France confirms first Ebola case
More than 260 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are known to have died during the current outbreak.
co.uk
The Ukraine War Amputees Embracing Wake Boarding and Jujitsu
Ukrainian war veteran Volodymyr Kuzmenko tries wakeboarding for the first time in Kyiv, in May.
nytimes.com
World Cup quiz: Name Scotland and Brazil's teams in 1998
Test your knowledge of the Scotland and Brazil sides that faced each other at the 1998 World Cup
co.uk
Why Austria may prefer to lose their final World Cup group game
Austria may prefer to lose their final World Cup group game in a potentially controversial finish to Group J.
skysports.com
Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
co.uk
Four Gaza aid flotilla activists released from Libya detention
Global Sumud Flotilla group says six others remain in detention and are expected to be released within 24 hours.
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‘A mermaid brushed her hair while people put objects under her boobs’: discover the tiny secret festivals rivalling Glasto for vibes
Fed up with expensive tickets and omnipresent branding, some festival fans are creating their own anarchic, ticketless events full of glitter and silliness. They explain how it’s donePicture the sc...
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England to face Scotland? World Cup knockout stage as it stands
Use BBC Sport's predictor tool with in-game updates to plot your country's route through the World Cup knockouts.
co.uk
World Cup 2026: Key takeaways from the second round of group stage matches
Here's a look at the viral moments, on-field controversies, the biggest players, best performances, goals and more.
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South Africa’s crises will not be solved by blaming migrants
The solution is real socio-economic change in the country, and the labour movement is best positioned to push for it.
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Best Prime Day Tech Deals Offer Up to $280 Off (2026): Phones, Watches, and More
Don't pay full price—snag one of these tasty Prime Day tech deals on some of our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets.
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Scientists discover hidden “footprints of death” that may help viruses spread
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new twist in what happens when cells die. As dying cells break apart, they leave behind tiny “footprints of death” packed with newly discovered particles that...
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Could Brazil’s Next Big Soccer Star Be Scouted By AI?
Recruitment apps powered by artificial intelligence are gaining ground in Brazil, promising to even the playing field and find more soccer talent.
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Nearly a quarter of voters in Europe now back far-right parties
Analysis by more than 150 political scientists finds proportion who back such parties has increased nearly fivefold since 1995Almost one in four voters in Europe now cast their ballot for far-right...
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‘The American experiment is clearly ongoing’: Netflix series examines how the US was founded
In a new docuseries, names including Kamala Harris, Al Gore, Mike Pence and Hillary Clinton reflect on America’s originsThe first episode of The American Experiment ends with the song Devil’s Spoke...
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Darren Jones says bond markets should be ‘content’ with Burnham’s economic plans – UK politics live
Chief secretary to PM rules out leadership bid as he says he has received reassurances from BurnhamGood morning. There are very few upsides for Keir Starmer for his current situation, but one of th...
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France braces for another day of sweltering heat as Europe heatwave spreads
The heatwave is expected to spread to other parts of western Europe on Wednesday, before extending eastwards over the weekend.
co.uk
Euro sinks to one-year low as falling oil prices ease pressure on ECB
Traders back away from bets on further interest rate rises as economy slows
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Ukraine strikes strategic Russian bridge in Crimea
Ukraine strikes strategic Russian bridge in Crimea
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French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan
Yasmina alleges she was held along with her five children, and they were all cut off from the outside world.
co.uk
Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire
Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.
co.uk
‘That’s crazy!' | Norris meets himself at Madame Tussauds
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has come face-to-face with his waxwork likeness at Madame Tussauds in London.
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Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York City Democratic primaries
Democratic socialist candidates backed by New York City mayor win key primaries, ousting two sitting congressmen.
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The best American LGBTQ+ books, chosen by authors
From 20th-century classics to little-known treasures, Michael Cunningham, Hilton Als, Eileen Myles and others share their favorite books about LGBTQ+ life‘Sheer outrageousness’: writers on their fa...
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Kin by Tayari Jones review – a haunting tale of motherlessness
Two friends, united by their missing mothers, come of age in segregation-era America, in a cautionary tale about the limits of loveAnnie and Vernice (or Niecy, as Annie calls her) are “cradle...
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Power outage in France as Europe bakes in record heat
Italy's Ministry of Health declares red heatwave alert in 16 cities, including Milan and Rome, as schools close in UK.
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Injury scare for England? Rice seen limping with heavy strapping
Is there an injury scare for England? Declan Rice was seen leaving the mix zone with strapping around his calf.
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UFC icon Poirier accepts he needs help after arrest
Dustin Poirier has said he is "at the point where I need some help" after being arrested for alleged public drunkenness.
co.uk
I’ve seen Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard 20 times – and it blossoms when tended by the British | Michael Billington
Helen Hunt and Kristin Scott Thomas are leading revivals of the Russian classic whose blend of comedy and tragedy is baked into our own dramatic heritageWhat kind of play is The Cherry Orchard? As...
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Europe heatwave live: UK braces for record-breaking temperatures; Italy issues red alert for 16 cities
Temperatures expected to hit 40C in parts of the UK, as extreme heatwave spreads slowly eastwards, sparking warnings in Italy and the NetherlandsFrance records hottest day ever as 40 people drown a...
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Iran war day 117: Nuclear inspections dispute as US Senate curbs war powers
Iran and the US clash over nuclear inspections and Hormuz as negotiators push for a final deal within 60 days.
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Congress passes major housing bill. And, Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC primaries
Congress has passed the largest housing affordability bill in decades. And all three candidates endorsed by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani have won their primaries.
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Paris in ‘heatwave mode’ has banned alcohol at some public events. Can other cities follow its lead? | Helen Massy-Beresford
Following a devastating heatwave in 2003 that killed 15,000, France has adopted four alert levels to help people cope with extreme temperaturesHelen Massy-Beresford is a British journalist and edit...
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Shirley Lord, Beauty Editor, Novelist and Society Fixture, Dies at 93
Shirley Lord in 2016. Her stints at Vogue made her one of the most consequential figures in the beauty industry.
nytimes.com
World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.
co.uk
Trump to meet with Senate Republican as frustrations rise within the party
Divides over what GOP priorities should be ahead of this fall's midterm elections are testing the relationship between President Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
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Political consultant on Trump is losing his party's support after war powers vote
NPR's A Martínez asks Republican political consultant Doug Heye about whether Trump is losing support among congressional Republicans after the Senate voted to limit his war powers on Iran.
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Political consultant on whether Trump is losing GOP support after war powers vote
NPR's A Martínez asks Republican political consultant Doug Heye about whether Trump is losing support among congressional Republicans after the Senate voted to limit his war powers on Iran.
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Trump touts past economic achievements, instead of future plans, in speech
President Trump visited a Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania Tuesday, where his speech focused on past economic accomplishments, instead of future plans.
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Darren Jones rules out bid for Labour leadership
Former Treasury minister says Andy Burnham has reassured him over economic plans
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What are Scotland's chances of progressing as third-place finishers?
With 32 of 48 teams advancing to the knockout rounds of the World Cup it is more difficult to be eliminated than to qualify.
co.uk
How to invest when everything is moving too fast
TechCrunch's StrictlyVC evening in Los Angeles late last week brought together two of the more straight-talking investors working in AI right now. They were as entertaining as they were illuminating.
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England's razor-sharp attack missing in lacklustre draw against Ghana | The Verdict
Rob Dorsett gives his verdict on England's 0-0 draw with Ghana in their tricky second match in Group L at the World Cup.
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Darren Jones says he will not challenge Andy Burnham for Labour leadership
Chief secretary to PM says he had been ‘reassured’ about Burnham’s economic plans after conversation with himDarren Jones has ruled himself out of running for the Labour leadership after a conversa...
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Big players must step up as Scotland pursue history against Brazil
Scotland don't know what they need against Brazil to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time, but will know they need to improve on their previous two outings, writes Tom English.
co.uk
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 17
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
co.uk
Diabetes patients in Gaza face survival battle amid war shortages
Insulin and equipment shortages in Gaza pose fatal risks, leading to critical health complications.
aljazeera.com
McKenna eyes Canelo and Eubank Jr after world championship fight
Aaron McKenna gets his dream world title fight against Etinosa Oliha in Dublin on August 8, live on Sky Sports.
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Watch World Cup Day 13: Portugal’s Ronaldo breaks record while England draw
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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The Family Man by James Lasdun review – the killings that shocked America
Alex Murdaugh’s conviction for the murder of his wife and son was recently overturned. Where does the truth lie?In March 2023, 54-year-old Alex Murdaugh received two life sentences for murdering hi...
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Hold the Fort review – gory goings-on at the neighbours association get-together
A couple move from the city to a seemingly clean-cut suburb in this enjoyable comedy-horror that breezes through the grisly deaths of characters you won’t care aboutIn this short, sharp, comedy-hor...
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Which 16th-century artist painted on an upside down shopping list? Find out in the Art Fund museum of the year quiz
In the fourth of five quizzes, curators at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge set 10 fiendish questions to test your knowledge of their collections Continue reading...
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Deja viewing: the return of the cheapo compilation film
While movie mixtapes served a purpose in the pre-video era, Jackass, Demon Slayer, Peppa Pig and other theatrically released assemblages of old material risk looking like cynical cash grabs todayJo...
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Deadly heatwave grips Europe as temperatures soar across continent
A blistering heatwave has swept across Europe triggering the highest-level red heat warnings in Britain and France.
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Early humans were bringing fire into caves 1.8 million years ago
A new study suggests early humans were using fire in South Africa’s Wonderwerk Cave as far back as 1.79 million years ago. Researchers found burned bones deep inside the cave, where natural wildfir...
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Kenyan Health Minister orders halt of construction of US Ebola facility
Kenya’s Health Minister has stopped the construction of a US Ebola facility in Kenya.
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Keir Starmer couldn’t beat the curse of Brexit – a politics poisoned by nationalism | Rafael Behr
The outgoing prime minister’s efforts to mobilise a healthier kind of patriotism fell flat. Andy Burnham may stand a better chanceBritain is not ungovernable, but the chalice of high office has bee...
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Could mountains be key to unlocking hydrogen’s potential?
Researchers assessed likelihood gas was produced during creation of Alps, Pyrenees and Baetic mountainsHydrogen gas is anticipated to play a central role in phasing out fossil fuels, particularly i...
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Documenting Ireland’s vanishing boglands: ‘They hold millennia in their layers’
Photographer Shane Hynan explores the tension between the central role peat bogs play in Irish life and their wider environmental impact“You can read Ireland’s history in the boglands. They hold mi...
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Why are crisis pregnancy centers saying they can 'rule out' ectopic pregnancy?
Under President Trump, more federal attention and support has gone towards anti-abortion Christian centers. A watchdog group says many of them mislead patients with promises to "rule out" ectopic p...
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New York primary could forecast future for Democrats. Here's what you need to know
New York's primary election highlighted a question the Democratic Party is facing: just how progressive does it want to be? In safe seats, progressives win but in competitive seats, moderates prevail.
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Ghana celebrates after holding nervous England to 0-0 draw
Ghanaians took to the streets in celebration after the Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup.
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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan
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Colombia qualify for last 32 with win over DR Congo
Daniel Munoz's deflected strike is enough for Colombia to beat DR Congo and secure their place in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
co.uk
Kilts and bagpipes flood Miami streets as Scotland prepare to face Brazil
Kilts and bagpipes flood Miami streets as Scotland prepare to face Brazil.
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Morning news brief
Trump to meet with Senate Republicans Wednesday, Congress passes largest housing affordability bill in decades, Democrats face questions about the party's future after New York primary results.
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Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades
The most expansive affordable housing legislation in decades has passed both chambers of Congress and is now headed for a presidential signature.
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Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., on Congress passing housing affordability bill
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York, co-sponsor of the bi-partisan housing legislation that passed Congress Tuesday night.
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California election officials look for ways to speed up state's vote counting
After President Trump and his allies seized on vote counting delays to make voter fraud claims, California election officials are considering ideas to speed up counting.
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Democrats faces questions over party's future direction after New York primary wins
The Democratic Party is facing questions about its future after democratic socialist candidates prevailed in New York primaries and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani demonstrated his political clout.
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Munoz sends Colombia into World Cup knockouts with 1-0 win over DR Congo
Daniel Munoz's 76th-minute goal guided Colombia to a Group K win over DR Congo, sending them to the round of 32.
aljazeera.com
China takes US crown on ranking of world’s fastest supercomputers
China’s LineShine overtakes US-based El Capitan as most powerful supercomputer, according to the TOP500 list.
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With a Turkish ‘Abrazo,’ Istanbul Ascends as a Tango Capital
Istanbul’s many tango schools, clubs and skilled dancers have won the city recognition, even among Argentine maestros, as a global tango destination.
nytimes.com
Myanmar’s Civil War Has Become an Apocalypse
On a forgotten frontline, the rebels fight deep in the jungle.
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What to Know About Myanmar’s Chaotic War
A rebel soldier at a frontline position in the Anyar region of Myanmar.
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Britain is still stuck on its ex – but after 10 long, lonely years, does the EU feel the same way? | Katy Lee
As a podcast host, I speak daily to people on both sides of the breakup. A decade after the referendum, it’s clear who’s moved onLet’s imagine you’ve been dumped by someone you were expecting to st...
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UK’s museums and galleries left vulnerable to cyber-attack and theft, MPs warn
Report by Commons committee says government has failed to make concrete changes after recent security failuresBritain’s museums and galleries are being left vulnerable to thefts and cyber-attacks t...
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‘I carry the pain of the world’: Oscar-winning singer Camille on her tumultuous triple album about motherhood
She has won acclaim and countless awards for her body-tapping, raspberry-blowing music. Now she has spent 15 years making her boldest work yet – an epic about birth, infancy and adolescenceIt took...
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From The West Wing to Blackadder: the best fictional prime ministers on TV
The UK sure loves speculation about prime ministers. So here’s some more! But who makes the finest – Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Jane Horrocks or Alan B’Stard?As the UK gets ready to have its seven...
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Heatwave shows we are marinating in a crisis of our own making
Political inaction in the battle against climate change is costly and getting costlier
ft.com
Venezuela to reveal $240bn debt pile in world’s largest restructuring
Caracas to disclose it has much more borrowing than expected after overthrow of Maduro
ft.com
The rise and fall of US hegemony
On the eve of its 250th birthday, America and the world order it created are in crisis
ft.com
To cool or not to cool: French politicians draw battle lines over aircon
As heatwave intensifies, far-right champions air conditioning while the left calls for renovations and green spaces
ft.com
On the Front Lines of Myanmar’s Forgotten War
Our Times correspondent, Hannah Beech, travels to the center of the armed resistance movement in Myanmar and meets rebel fighters who are outgunned and undermanned after years of fighting in a civi...
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Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran
The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.
co.uk
Trump claims US recouped Venezuela war costs 28 times over
US President Donald Trump claimed the United States has recovered its costs 28 times over through oil extraction.
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Artist accused of winning prize with ‘imitation’ won Australian award with piece ‘influenced’ by Basquiat
Jane Allan’s winning Darling portrait prize painting has raised eyebrows after her Doyles art award piece was compared to artist Nicholas HardingAn Australian painter was “clearly influenced” by Ne...
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Ancelotti's quest to end Brazil's 24-year wait for World Cup glory
BBC Scotland's Andy Burke looks at Carlo Ancelotti and his mission at Brazil before their final Group C game against Scotland.
co.uk
Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
aljazeera.com
Prada plays a part in designing NASA’s lunar mission spacesuits
NASA astronauts plan to return to the moon in 2028 wearing spacesuits made with more safety features and mobility.
aljazeera.com
Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary
Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.
co.uk
Munoz strike ends DR Congo resistance and sends Colombia into last 32
Daniel Munoz's second-half strike was enough to see a dominant Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 as the South Americans secured their place in the World Cup last 32.
skysports.com
No extra revenue for Fifa from hydration breaks - Infantino
Hydration breaks at the World Cup are "purely a sporting matter" and bring "no additional revenue for Fifa", says president Gianni Infantino.
co.uk
Quiz: How well do you know birthday boy Messi at World Cups?
Argentina great Lionel Messi turns 39 today and has been lighting up the World Cup this summer, but how well do you know his journey so far?
co.uk
Croatia earn narrow win to knock out Panama
Croatia remain in contention for a last-32 spot at the World Cup after earning their first points in Group L with a win over Panama, who are knocked out of the World Cup following the loss.
co.uk
Appeals court allows Trump administration expanded use of speedy deportations
A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border.
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Britain, Brexit, Burnham: how was it for EU? – podcast
A decade after Brexit, the UK simply can’t shake the legacy of the referendum. But with shifting public opinion and the rise of Andy Burnham, could Britain be plotting a path back to the EU?It’s be...
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Croatia bounce back as Budimir strike eliminates Panama
Ante Budimir came off the bench to ignite Croatia's World Cup and eliminate Panama as the 2018 finalists won 1-0 in Toronto.
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Budimir gives Croatia a 1-0 win to eliminate Panama from the World Cup
Croatia are third in Group L, with England and Ghana on four points each, heading into the final round of matches.
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US Senate votes to pause Iran war in rare rebuke to Trump
US Senate votes to pause Iran war in rare rebuke to Trump
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Nvidia’s banned AI chips double in price on China’s black market
US crackdown on illicit exports has made it riskier, harder and more expensive to buy tech giant’s processors
ft.com
Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot
An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by "Antifa Cell operatives", prosecutors said.
co.uk
Iran war live: Trump, Tehran at odds over nuclear inspections, Hormuz
US and Iran offer conflicting statements as negotiators push towards reaching a final, comprehensive deal.
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New Prime Minister, Same Problem
Why the consequences of Brexit can no longer be avoided.