Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-26

Film Critics Are Thrilled Universal Is Skipping Influencer Screenings for ‘The Odyssey’

With discourse about Christopher Nolan’s epic already raging, first viewer reactions will come from mainstream press, not content creators. Some critics are gloating over this break from the norm.

wired.com

US judge holds prosecutor in contempt in Charlie Kirk murder case

Judge says comments to the media by prosecutors about defendant violate rules of what can be said outside of court.

aljazeera.com

Venezuela shaken by 4.9-magnitude tremor days after major earthquakes

The country is still reeling from devastating pair of earthquakes that killed hundreds of people earlier this week.

aljazeera.com

Tuchel: Saka pain free and ready to start against Panama

England boss Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka is "free of pain" and "ready to go" for the Three Lions' final group game with Panama - amid an injury blow to defender Reece James.

skysports.com

Egypt vs Iran LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026

Live updates, score and commentary stream as Mohamed Salah's Egypt play Iran in the final group match in Seattle.

aljazeera.com

Scheffler fires 60 to take Travelers Championship lead

Scottie Scheffler fires a 10-under-par 60 to take the lead after two rounds of the PGA Tour Travelers Championship.

co.uk

Sri Lanka keep Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals hopes alive with Scotland win

Sri Lanka kept alive their slim hopes of making the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals for the first time after a dramatic last-over win over Scotland at Old Trafford.

skysports.com

Scenes of Collapse: The Emergency at Venezuela’s Hospitals

Many of the hospitals and clinics left standing after Venezuela’s back-to-back earthquakes have been overwhelmed.

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Scenes of Collapse: The Emergency at Venezuela’s Hospitals

Many of the hospitals and clinics left standing after Venezuela’s back-to-back earthquakes have been overwhelmed.

nytimes.com

Why did Africa boycott the 1966 World Cup?

Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson looks at why Africa boycotted the 1966 World Cup.

aljazeera.com

Om Malik, Whose Blog Shaped How Silicon Valley Saw Itself, Dies at 59

Om Malik in 2012. His blog, Gigaom, covered Silicon Valley with a mixture of hot scoops and sharp opinions.

nytimes.com

Heavyweight champion Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts

Usyk, who had held the WBA, WBC and IBF belts, has been the world undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight champion.

aljazeera.com

Connor shines as leaders Leeds produce statement victory against Hull KR

Leeds strengthened their position at the Betfred Super League summit after delivering another crushing win over defending champions Hull KR at Headingley.

skysports.com

Olympian Simpson leaves hospital after cardiac arrest

Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is released from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while running at an event in the United States last week.

co.uk

17 passes, all 11 players - Dembele scores 'magic' goal for France

Every member of France's starting XI gets involved as a 17-pass move is put away by Ousmane Dembele to seal his hat-trick in France's 4-1 win over Norway in their final FIFA World Cup Group I match...

co.uk

Senegal score 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq, keep World Cup knockout hopes alive

Senegal currently hold the fifth-best record of third-place teams based on their plus-2 goal differential.

aljazeera.com

Corgi, the buzzy Y Combinator-backed insurance tech startup, says it didn’t steal an open source product

Corgi became embroiled in controversy when Papermark accused it of stealing its software. Corgi says it did not, raising new questions about vibe coding.

techcrunch.com

Senegal thrash Iraq to close on WC knockout stages - and potential meeting with England

Senegal gave themselves the best chance of finishing as one of the World Cup's top eight third-placed teams as they thumped five past 10-man Iraq.

skysports.com

‘Tit-for-tat’ trade warfare threatens global economy, says IMF chief economist

Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, who is leaving the fund, warns attempts to gain small advantages will be ‘self-defeating’

ft.com

Scotland's T20 World Cup ends with Sri Lanka defeat

Scotland's T20 World Cup campaign ends in a thrilling final-over defeat by Sri Lanka at Old Trafford. Sarah Bryce's unbeaten 47 runs helps Scotland to 151-6, but Sri Lanka win by three wickets.

co.uk

Senegal thrash ten-man Iraq to boost hopes of reaching last 32

Ilimand Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr produce a goal and an assist each as Senegal dismantle ten-man Iraq 5-0 in their final FIFA World Cup Group I match at Toronto Stadium, to put themselves in contenti...

co.uk

Watch: BBC reports from La Guaira, one of Venezuela's worst-hit areas

Vanessa Silva visited the coastal state, where rescuers are still working to find survivors under the rubble after twin earthquakes rocked the country.

co.uk

Brilliant Dembele hat-trick helps France see off Norway to top group

Ousmane Dembele's first-half hat-trick sees France soundly defeat a Norway side without Erling Haaland 4-1 to top Group I at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

co.uk

US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship

US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.

co.uk

Dembele scores hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 at World Cup 2026

Dembele's ⁠first-half hat-trick helps France to a 4-1 win over second-string Norway ⁠to finish top of Group I.

aljazeera.com

As Foreign Aid Arrived, Many Venezuelans Asked: ‘Where is Our Military?’

Members of the Bolivarian National Guard of Venezuela searching for survivors in Pinto Salinas, Venezuela, on Wednesday after two earthquakes hit the country earlier that afternoon.

nytimes.com

Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests

Thousands of migrants flee South Africa ahead of anti-immigrant protests

aljazeera.com

Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news

Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as international rescue teams start to arrive.

co.uk

A floating convenience store appears in Toronto

“Global Convenience,” an art installation honoring the city’s role as a World Cup host, is a near-perfect replica of a corner shop. Someone got stranded after swimming out to it last week.

nytimes.com

US strikes Iran in response to drone strike on commercial ship

The new strikes come in response to an Iranian drone attack on the Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz.

aljazeera.com

Sri Lanka beat Scotland to keep semi-final hopes alive

Sri Lanka keep their slim hopes of reaching a first Women's T20 World Cup semi-final alive with a nail-biting three-wicket win over Scotland at Old Trafford.

co.uk

Capsey urges England to continue winning momentum at T20 World Cup

All-rounder Alice Capsey has urged England to continue their winning momentum against New Zealand at The Oval ahead of semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

skysports.com

How People in China Keep Outsmarting Anthropic’s Geolocation Restrictions

As Anthropic tightens restrictions on access to Claude in China, users keep finding new workarounds, from proxy services to fake identities sourced on Telegram.

wired.com

Dembele's 'magic' first-half hat-trick

France forward Ousmane Dembele stuns Norway with an incredible hat-trick in the opening 32 minutes of their Group I World Cup clash in Boston.

co.uk

UN rights chief calls for probe into migrant deaths in US detention centres

Deaths of immigrants held in US detention centres have surged during Donald Trump's second term.

aljazeera.com

Mistrial declared in federal arson case related to California wildfires

New trial set to take place in October after jury fails to reach decision in closely-watched case on Palisades Fire.

aljazeera.com

SpaceX bonds sell off days after AI and rocket group’s $25bn debt deal

Yields move towards levels commonly associated with junk-rated companies

ft.com

India-born Moondra realises dream in Ireland win over world champions

India-born bowler Jai Moondra says helping Ireland claim a historic T20 win over the world champions is a "dream come true".

co.uk

Uruguay vs Spain LIVE: World Cup 2026

All the updates, with team news coverage and our text commentary stream, as Lamine Yamal's Spain face Uruguay.

aljazeera.com

Why Lebanon Is Celebrating Brazil’s Win

Our correspondent Abdi Latif Dahir visits a Brazil national team World Cup watch party in Tripoli, Lebanon. Brazil is especially popular here as it’s home to the world’s largest Lebanese diaspora.

nytimes.com

US federal judge questions DOJ decision to drop Adani charges

Judge says DOJ's reasoning for dropping Adani charges lacks clarity; orders detailed explanation from prosecutors.

aljazeera.com

How fitter Duckett got back to his best

Ben Duckett has lost "five or six" kilograms since the Ashes - this is how he reaped the rewards with a century for England in the third Test against New Zealand.

co.uk

Earthquake Tests Growing Ties Between U.S. and Venezuela

Rescue workers and civilians looking for people trapped under debris in La Guaira, Venezuela, after two large earthquakes.

nytimes.com

Israeli attack on car in central Gaza kills three Palestinians

Palestinian Interior Ministry says those killed in attack on Maghazi refugee camp were police officers.

aljazeera.com

NASA Announces Winners for 2026 Human Lander Challenge

NASA has announced the top student-developed solutions for environmental control and life support systems in future crewed lunar landers from participants in the 2026 Human Lander Challenge. The an...

nasa.gov

How much disaster aid will the US provide to Venezuela?

Powerful back-to-back earthquakes leave behind destruction.

aljazeera.com

Trump threatens tariffs for countries that levy digital tax on US firms

The Republican leader has taken an aggressive stance against countries that weigh taxes or regulations on US tech firms.

aljazeera.com

England seeing benefits of fitness drive - Capsey

England are starting to see the benefits of their improvement in fitness and fielding at the T20 World Cup, having not lived up to standards previously, says all-rounder Alice Capsey.

co.uk

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks

Previous ceasefires between Israel and Hezbollah have still seen near-daily cross-border strikes

co.uk

Richard Scolyer, Cancer Expert Who ‘Became His Own Subject,’ Dies at 59

Dr. Richard Scolyer in 2023. He became a high-profile public figure in Australia as he wrote and spoke about his experimental treatments for his own aggressive cancer.

nytimes.com

Yves Lacoste, Who Exposed U.S. Bombing of Vietnam’s Waterways, Dies at 96

Yves Lacoste in 1992. The month after he had published his findings, the U.S. halted Operation Linebacker, a massive bombing campaign on the Red River Delta in North Vietnam.

nytimes.com

Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK

Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.

co.uk

Trump blames Iran for ‘foolish’ strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

Fragile US-Iran ceasefire tested as drone strike off Oman draws stern warning from the US president.

aljazeera.com

Draper’s Eastbourne run ends in semi-final at hands of Humbert

Jack Draper's daunting Wimbledon draw was followed by disappointment at the Lexus Eastbourne Open as he suffered a semi-final exit at the hands of Ugo Humbert.

skysports.com

Novak Djokovic has a new job — advisor to private equity firm General Atlantic

General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor.

techcrunch.com

Draper denied place in Eastbourne final by Humbert

Jack Draper misses out on a place in the Eastbourne Open final after Frenchman Ugo Humbert ends the Briton's encouraging return to action following injury.

co.uk

Trump and the GOP let ACA prices skyrocket. 5 million have dropped health insurance

The number of people who signed up for a health plan and then didn't pay their premium fell much more sharply than it has in years past. Trump officials blame fraud. Health policy experts blame costs.

npr.org

Stokes and Duckett star as England fight back against New Zealand

Ben Stokes takes three early wickets before Ben Duckett hits 113 with the bat as England fight back on day two of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

co.uk

How to See the Giant Asteroid That Will Pass by Earth This Weekend

The asteroid will be visible for several nights from different parts of the world. We’ll tell you when and where to look, and what equipment you’ll need to spot it.

wired.com

NASA Tests New Refuel Device for Future In-Space Refueling Missions

For NASA’s next generation of deep space exploration missions, spacecraft may need to refuel in Earth orbit before pushing farther into the solar system. Similar to how a gas pump needs a nozzle to...

nasa.gov

Advocates warn of wide-ranging implications of US Supreme Court TPS ruling

Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haiti and Syria, threatening family separation say advocates.

aljazeera.com

OpenAI limits GPT-5.6 rollout after government request, says restrictions shouldn’t be the norm

“We don’t believe this kind of government access process should become the long-term default,” says OpenAI. “It keeps the best tools from users, developers, enterprises, cyber defenders, and global...

techcrunch.com

Mahmood outlines safe immigration routes plan to win over Labour left

Home secretary speeds up major part of bill governing asylum and refugees as new prime minister set to take overShabana Mahmood will seek to shore up support for her controversial immigration bill...

theguardian.com

Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events

Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.

co.uk

Rescuers race to find survivors of Venezuelan earthquakes

Rescue teams in Venezuela are racing to find earthquake survivors as the critical 72-hour "golden window" nears.

aljazeera.com

Ann Blyth, Oscar-Nominated ‘Mildred Pierce’ Actress, Dies at 98

She was just 17 when she played Joan Crawford’s ungrateful daughter in the classic 1945 melodrama. It was the high point of a robust but short film career.

nytimes.com

Israeli prosecutors charge six settlers after West Bank mosque attack

Israeli attacks on Palestinian villages have increased in the occupied West Bank, even as settlers charged.

aljazeera.com

Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?

A viral World Cup campaign tapped into a familiar conversation among Egyptian football fans, prompting debate.

aljazeera.com

Duckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test

Ben Duckett’s scintillating century builds on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes to haul England back into the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

co.uk

Why everyone from OpenAI to SpaceX is building their own chips (and turning up the heat on Nvidia)

Nvidia has dominated the AI chip market for years, but the era of total dependence might be ending.   OpenAI just shared its plans to spice things up with Jalapeño, its custom infere...

techcrunch.com

OpenAI releases GPT-5.6 to select users vetted by US government

San Francisco-based company announces ‘limited preview’ of new models with powerful cyber security capabilities

ft.com

Duckett and Stokes wrestle Trent Bridge Test back England's way

Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes were at the heart of a stirring England fightback on day two of the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

skysports.com

New York City freezes rents for one million regulated apartments

New York City's rent freeze fulfillls a key campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani

aljazeera.com

Usyk vacates world titles but says 'last dance' still to come

Oleksandr Usyk said he has vacated his WBC, WBA, IBF & Ring Magazine world heavyweight titles - but revealed he has not retired.

skysports.com

'It will mean so much to him' - Duckett delights as England fight back

Ben Duckett makes a "very entertaining" 113 from 99 balls on his home ground of Trent Bridge for his seventh Test century, giving England the perfect start to their first innings, responding to New...

co.uk

Partners, NASA Ready for June Launch of Swift Boost Mission

A mission to raise the orbit of NASA’s Swift observatory is poised for launch June 30.

nasa.gov

Andy Burnham says he will give 15% of his MP’s pay to local causes

New member for Makerfield and expected next prime minister joins other MPs who donate some or all of their payAndy Burnham has said he will be donating 15% of his MP’s salary to local causes in his...

theguardian.com

OpenAI Has New AI Models. Here’s Why You Can’t Use Them

The White House asked OpenAI to delay the rollout of its GPT-5.6 AI models two weeks after Anthropic had to take its most advanced AI models offline.

wired.com

DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict

Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

co.uk

Antonelli completes Austria Friday double as Russell struggles

World championship leader Kimi Antonelli completed a Friday practice double at the Austrian Grand Prix with a dominant showing in the second session at the Red Bull Ring.

skysports.com

The Venezuela Earthquakes Hit a Health System Already in Crisis

A woman injured in Wednesday’s earthquakes was loaded into a van to be transported from a hospital in La Guaira, Venezuela, to a hospital in Caracas, the capital, on Thursday.

nytimes.com

Speed suits & altitude rooms - how Kerr plans to beat mile world record

On July 18 at the London Diamond League meeting, Josh Kerr intends to beat Hicham El Guerrouj's world record for the mile. But how will he do it?

co.uk

DR Congo files case against Rwanda at ICJ over decades of alleged ‘abuses’

Kinshasa takes Kigali to UN's top court over 30 years of alleged massacres, sexual violence, and forced displacement.

aljazeera.com

Usyk vacates belts but is not retiring

Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk says he will vacate all his belts but is not retiring.

co.uk

How did Colombia’s election split a nation in two?

Colombia elected its first right-wing president in years by a razor-thin margin.

aljazeera.com

Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.

co.uk

The Netherlands Records Its First Assisted Death of a Child Between 1 and 12

Sophie Hermans, the minister of health, welfare and sport in the Netherlands, in 2025.

nytimes.com

The Netherlands Records Its First Assisted Death of a Child Between 1 and 12

Sophie Hermans, the minister of health, welfare and sport in the Netherlands, in 2025.

nytimes.com

Martin Rowson on the UK’s record-breaking June temperatures – cartoon

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Tesla settles FSD crash lawsuit as federal investigations continue

The lawsuit was connected to a fatal 2023 crash involving a vehicle using the company's advanced driver assistance system known as Full Self-Driving.

techcrunch.com

‘This time’: The World Cup commercials capturing Egypt’s soaring hopes

The advertisements play on Egypt's poor World Cup record — and the belief that 2026 is different. So far, they ring true

aljazeera.com

Senior Trump official’s claims about UK free speech arrests rejected by No 10

Sarah B Rogers speech at conference in London included far-right memes and conspiracy theories about ‘Da Yookay’ Claims by a senior official in the Trump administration that British police were mak...

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Climate sceptics cheering as they melt in record temperatures? This heatwave is where satire has come to die | Jonathan Freedland

Delegates at an ‘anti-woke’ conference disparaged Ed Miliband’s net zero policies. But even they could not ignore the sweat on their foreheadsIt was hardly a perfect film, but I keep thinking of Do...

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The Pentagon Is Looking Into the Dialog Data Exposure for Unmasking National Security Officials

Exposed records from the private group included the personal information of a senior White House intelligence official and an active-duty special operations officer.

wired.com

The king, his billions, and the first public royal tax bill – The Latest

King Charles has become the first monarch in modern times to reveal how much tax he pays on his private income: £24.6m over the last two years. The move comes after years of calls for the monarch t...

theguardian.com

It’s not about Anthropic vs. OpenAI anymore

AI models have progressed to the point where their capabilities have real political consequences. Dealing with those consequences will require collective action.

techcrunch.com

The Moment One Venezuelan Survivor Was Pulled From a Flattened Building

Graciela Mora was with a friend when earthquakes hit northern Venezuela. Video captured the moment she was rescued.

nytimes.com

State Department spokesman on Venezuela response, Iran negotiations

A conversation with Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, spokesperson for the U.S. State Department.

npr.org

Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?

Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?

aljazeera.com

Ireland stun world champions India for historic T20 win

Ireland pull off a massive shock as they beat world champions India for the first time in Friday's opening T20 international in Belfast.

co.uk

Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes

Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 589 people.

co.uk

The downsides of making $13tn of profit

Betting on US equity has been staggeringly lucrative for the rest of the world, but it is now far more exposed to a market crash

ft.com

Norway vs France LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026

Follow live updates from the blockbuster clash in Group I - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.

aljazeera.com

Colossus review – masses of dancers, masses of fun in a show that goes whoosh!

Queen Elizabeth Hall, LondonFull of surprises, Stephanie Lake’s 2018 piece is a feat of logistics as 60 performers display split-second timingMass movement can have a walloping impact. Whether in m...

theguardian.com

Prime Day’s Best Handheld Fan Deals, Up to 20% Off, Are About to Disappear (2026)

These are the best last-minute Prime Day discounts on handheld fans, from $10 budget buys to Shark’s high-tech ChillPill.

wired.com

Afternoon session: Duckett flies to 50 after NZ lose quick wickets

Highlights of the afternoon session on day two between England and New Zealand.

skysports.com

John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified material

Plea by former US national security adviser marks first victory in Donald Trump’s legal campaign against his political foes

ft.com

Former Ireland Women head coach Doyle dies aged 61

Philip Doyle, who led Ireland to the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam as head coach in 2013, has died aged 61.

co.uk

Paris Diamond League format reduced because of heatwave

The Diamond League athletics meeting in Paris will go ahead in a reduced format because of extreme heat in France.

co.uk

Xprize founder says ‘humans behave better when they’re being watched’

Peter Diamandis is the latest tech executive to argue that global surveillance will make the world a better place, following Larry Ellison's comments in 2024.

techcrunch.com

The US Is About to Deport an Immigrant to the Center of the Ebola Crisis

Edward Nalwamba is a 78-year-old retired pastor whose health has rapidly declined while in detention, his attorney says.

wired.com

Green Party returns inadmissible donation from Polanski

Under UK electoral law parties can only accept money from people on the UK electoral register.

co.uk

NASA Identifies More Than 40 Space Technologies for Collaboration

NASA selected 41 proposals from 37 companies to advance technologies in support of the agency’s goals to establish a long-term presence on the Moon and enable human exploration of Mars. These Ameri...

nasa.gov

McErlean fourth in Rally Greece as Armstrong retires

Josh McErlean ends Friday's running at Rally Greece in a battle for the podium in fourth place, while Jon Armstrong retires.

co.uk

Andy Burnham’s long coup: the chaotic year-long project to return him to Westminster

Efforts of campaign groups, supporters and party figures coalesced after May elections as MPs’ views began to change The third coming of Andy Burnham began in earnest on the dancefloor of the Minis...

theguardian.com

Mekies admits uncertainty over Red Bull keeping Verstappen

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has admitted there remains uncertainty over whether four-time world champion Max Verstappen will remain with the team next season.

skysports.com

Euclid Sees Heart of Milky Way

Euclid, an ESA (European Space Agency) mission with NASA contributions, took a new look at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy, seen in this image released on June 24, 2026. This observation overlaps...

nasa.gov

22 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) Up to $250 Off

I've compiled a list of the best fitness tech deals this Amazon Prime Day, including smartwatches, walking pads, and recovery gear. You can thank me later.

wired.com

‘We feel like the peasants’: women and low-income families bear brunt of heatwave

As temperatures soar across Europe, cities are struggling to adapt, further exacerbating socioeconomic divisions The heatwave afflicting western Europe is the worst ever, with the combination of he...

theguardian.com

Europe Is Fed Up and Wants Its Own AI

It's a stretch to think that the continent can build a top-tier model, but it has an advantage: Donald Trump.

wired.com

Four men held over child-marriage in Sierra Leone set to appear in landmark court case

It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.

co.uk

Morocco jails 29, including politicians and sports figures, in drug trial

Casablanca court delivers landmark verdict in 'Escobar of the Sahara' case: up to 12 years for top figures.

aljazeera.com

Butter and margarine look similar but their chemistry changes everything

The battle between butter and margarine comes down to chemistry. Butter’s naturally occurring fats create rich flavors, golden browning, and flaky baked goods, while margarine’s modified plant oils...

sciencedaily.com

Grab your Stetsons! How country music is taking over the UK

With country music festival attendances soaring and US artists selling out tours, are British and Irish audiences ready for “the full Southern experience”? “There’s a certain magic with country mus...

theguardian.com

Adapting to the heat: four ideas from European cities

From checking on older neighbours to greening spaces, some cities are stepping up efforts to keep people safeEurope live – latest updatesExtreme heat has seared Europe this week, alarming doctors a...

theguardian.com

Why has Trump stayed away from the World Cup?

Why has Donald Trump stayed away from the World Cup? And will he appear before the final?

co.uk

Where has it gone wrong for Bielsa's struggling Uruguay?

With Uruguay possibly on the brink of elimination from the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport looks at what has gone wrong for them under colourful coach Marcelo Bielsa.

co.uk

Hollywood Thrives on ‘Rabid’ Fans. For Publicists, They’re a Nightmare

A scuffle between stan account Club Chalamet and another Heated Rivalry die-hard shines a light on how parasocial fans are a publicist’s greatest asset—and liability.

wired.com

Survivors in quake-hit La Guaira tell of loss and rescue.

Juan David Arsia, 17, on a stretcher outside the emergency entrance of a small hospital in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Thursday.

nytimes.com

South Korean court jails former first lady for seven years in bribery case

Kim Keon Hee was sentenced for taking bribes including luxury items in return for political favours.

aljazeera.com

NASA’s PACE Mission Studies Smoke, Fires

With the North American fire season underway, and a record number of acres already burned nationwide, NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, and ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite’s three instruments are o...

nasa.gov

From pet to pest, goldfish can wreck entire ecosystems

A new study reveals that goldfish can do far more than survive in the wild—they can fundamentally reshape freshwater ecosystems. Researchers found they cloud water, damage food webs, and hurt nativ...

sciencedaily.com

Hubble Spies Starry Chandelier

The subject of today’s NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is an ancient inhabitant of our galaxy. This sparkling scene features a globular cluster: a collection of tens of thousands to millions...

nasa.gov

Iraq’s new PM launches anticorruption campaign, but is it enough?

Al-Zaidi campaign to combat corruption seizes $86m, properties, vehicles and gold. But analysts say he needs to do more.

aljazeera.com

New York’s primaries signal a new force in US politics

Progressive, Muslim and Arab American candidates are challenging old limits on debate over Israel and Palestine.

aljazeera.com

O what a tangled web: unweaving the weirdest fan rumours surrounding Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Will X-Men’s Jean Grey be in the fourth Marvel Spidey film? What about Spider-Girl? Which Hulk will we see? Who is the real villain? And is Marvel fuelling the internet’s frenzied rumour machine on...

theguardian.com

Brentford in talks to hold Shakhtar's Champions League matches

Brentford could play host to Champions League matches next season, despite not qualifying for the competition

co.uk

Jonathan Baldock: Held review – lick me, trap me, pull me in

Arnolfini, Bristol The English artist has created a tense world of folkloric psychedelia and pagan aesthetics that is weird, threatening – and utterly compellingArms are spread, hands are grasping,...

theguardian.com

Psychiatrist Who Killed Six at German Christmas Market Is Jailed for Life

The defendant, whom the court identified only as Taleb A. to comply with privacy law, during his hearing in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday.

nytimes.com

Pattinson signs new deal with London City Lionesses

London City Lionesses has announced England defender Poppy Pattinson has extended her contract until summer 2029.

co.uk

Robotaxis drives miles just to get cleaned and charged; this new startup wants to fix that

Aseon Labs, which came out of Y Combinator's 2026 spring cohort, has raised $10 million from Crane Venture Partners and others.

techcrunch.com

Early Bird pricing ends tonight for TechCrunch Founder Summit

Save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. Early Bird pricing ends today, at 11:59 p.m. PT, after which rates increase. Register now.

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US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's minerals

The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.

co.uk

Everything we know so far about the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela

Everything we know so far about the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela

aljazeera.com

Deignan to take sporting director role at GB cycling

Former world champion Lizzie Deignan returns to Great Britain's cycling team in a sporting director role which "will play a pivotal role in supporting the road squad at major events through to the...

co.uk

The knock-on effect Anderson deal could have on midfielder market this summer

Elliot Anderson's imminent £116m transfer to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest is expected to have a knock-on effect for other deals for midfielders in the transfer window.

skysports.com

Which countries have pledged aid to Venezuela after powerful earthquakes?

Countries in the Americas and beyond are sending aid, medical supplies and paramedics to Venezuela.

aljazeera.com

PGA Tour boss likens new promotion and relegation system to Premier League

Incumbent PGA Tour commissioner Brian Rolapp has likened the circuit's new two-tier promotion and relegation system to the structure in place in the English Premier League.

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'We'll see who's right' - Stokes and Santner clash over dismissal

Controversy on the second morning of the third Test between England and New Zealand after Mitchell Santner is given out after the ball appeared to hit his glove, but the batter was convinced that t...

co.uk

Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup?

After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.

co.uk

What is it like being a tennis parent?

Pushy parents are nothing new in a sport offering the potential of millions of pounds in prize money at the very top - but why does tennis create an environment that makes parents behave this way,...

co.uk

UK government urged to act on ‘devastating’ impact of heatwaves

MPs hear current plans fall ‘far short of what is needed’ with many deaths expected and children baking in classroomsUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK government is facing increasingly urgent...

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Spain's military firefighters battle wildfire in Huesca province – video

Spain's military firefighters battled a wildfire on Friday near Tamarite de Litera in Huesca province, where flames have scorched at least 1,000 hectares (2471 acres). Firefighters from the militar...

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Nick Clegg’s wife Miriam González registers new political party in Spain

‘Democracia 21’ would campaign from the centre against governing Socialists and rightwing opposition

ft.com

‘Make people dream’: how to build an economy for the common good

Economist Prof Mariana Mazzucato says governments must ‘get back their mojo’ and believe they can change the world Good governments have a vision. They know what they want to achieve, can articulat...

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Rotisserie chickens in the trash: I worked in a supermarket and saw shocking food waste every day | Ann Larson

Stores over-stock their shelves, then toss out what they don’t sell. Meanwhile, workers struggle to make ends meetTo most grocery shoppers, rotisserie chickens look like a mouth-watering and easy o...

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‘Have more joy! Believe in yourself!’ Legally Blonde is back – as a life-affirming TV prequel

Reese Witherspoon’s 00s movie is a beloved cult classic – and now she’s using a spinoff to battle these dark times. The creators of Elle talk miniskirts, car phones and why people need to take teen...

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Initiation stones, buried recordings, and Ringo Starr’s drumkit: inside the visionary world of reggae master Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry

The late production genius’s chaotic reputation has always preceded him. But could two new books, a posthumous album and a flurry of classic reissues change all that – and put the focus back on his...

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In pictures: a San Antonio land bridge designed for wildlife and people

Spanning a six-lane highway and located in a public park, this crossing is part of a larger restoration of endangered Texas prairie landThe Guardian receives support for visual climate coverage fro...

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New synthetic drugs, cocaine and meth booming, warns UN

A spike in potent synthetic drugs comes as manufacturers respond to geopolitical changes and look to increase profits.

aljazeera.com

Start Rashford? Bring O'Reilly back? Pick your England XI to face Panama

Who should start for England against Panama in their final World Cup group game? It's time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel's shoes.

co.uk

Climate change the culprit for Europe’s ‘most severe’ heatwave: Report

The extreme June temperatures would have been 'virtually impossible' 50 years ago, says World Weather Attribution group.

aljazeera.com

Relics review – toxic heirloom cues hugely entertaining family clash

Lyric Hammersmith, London Four siblings squabble over an art treasure possibly stolen by their grandfather in this riotous play by Ben OckrentBen Ockrent’s black comedy about a family in mourning h...

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Venezuela earthquakes: What happens in the first 72 hours?

Experts say the first three days following a serious quake often determine how many lives can still be saved.

aljazeera.com

Blackwater founder Erik Prince: Trump was ‘badly advised’ on Iran

The mercenary-in-chief on facing public anger — and the role that private contractors will play in the future of war

ft.com

Europe’s Scorching Heat Is Gradually Moving East

Parts of Spain, France and other countries are seeing slight relief, but the record-breaking heat wave is far from over.

nytimes.com

Egypt vs Iran at World Cup 2026 – Salah, prediction, lineups, how to watch

Mohamed Salah's Egypt and Mehdi Taremi's Iran are both in the hunt for the FIFA World Cup knockouts in Group G.

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Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward World Cup Pride Match

Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.

co.uk

Can Europe’s historic cities survive a warming climate?

Heatwaves are forcing the continent to choose between preserving the past and adapting for the future.

aljazeera.com

‘Chock full of incredible animals’: marine expedition uncovers 31 new species in two weeks

Experts worked in ocean midwater off Brazil at near-record speeds thanks to cutting-edge techA marine biology expedition in international waters off the coast of Brazil has discovered 31 new specie...

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Hart explains how goalkeepers are struggling with World Cup ball

Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart answers your questions about the Trionda World Cup ball and how it might be affecting goalkeepers at the tournament.

co.uk

Add to playlist: the doomy predictions of incendiary metallers Burner and the week’s best new tracks

For anyone furious about the state of the world, the London band offer a welcome – and unsparing – blast of catharsisFrom South LondonRecommended if you like Converge, Trap Them, Misery IndexUp nex...

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Ai Weiwei pushes Manchester’s buttons, a ceramicist makes it personal and frames get reframed – the week in art

The Chinese artist goes large on colonialism, a group show tackles a fun theme and Xanthe Somers’ stoneware fools the eye – all in your weekly dispatchAi Weiwei: Button Up!If any artist can fill th...

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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's Island Resort Could Bring Down Albania’s Prime Minister

What began as a “flamingo revolution” to protest the $1.4 billion development on Sazan Island has spiraled into mass protests against a ruling party that thousands now want out.

wired.com

Christmas market attacker jailed for life for murdering six in Germany

A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.

co.uk

What do numbers tell us about Scotland's World Cup attacking intent?

BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind Steve Clarke's blunt attack and looks at the potential deeper issues.

co.uk

Digested week: Another PM bites the dust and it’s surprisingly moving | John Crace

Plus, World Cup fever, EU referendum 10th anniversary, feeling the heat in Westminster and cancerHard to believe, but in my 12 and a half years as the Guardian’s political sketch writer, I am about...

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IAEA demands verification of Iran nuclear ambitions amid ‘statement war’

Watchdog's call for 'strong system' comes as US and Iran issue conflicting claims over ceasefire negotiations.

aljazeera.com

The Gooner Music Video Boom Is Here

Porn music videos have circulated on the fringes of the internet for years. Featuring everything from narrative-driven stories to hypnosis, they are proliferating across X as “bate fuel” for gooners.

wired.com

Researchers discover why fructose doesn't satisfy hunger like glucose

A new study found that fructose and glucose may look the same on a nutrition label, but the brain treats them very differently. In mice, glucose strongly reduced activity in hunger-promoting brain...

sciencedaily.com

How quickly should a battered Venezuela restructure its debt?

After two devastating earthquakes, the country is trying to seal a quick deal with bondholders but some are concerned

ft.com

Who has profited most from the war on Iran?

Defence contractors, energy companies and investment banks saw profits soar as war and uncertainty upended markets.

aljazeera.com

Baby pulled alive from rubble after Venezuela earthquake

Baby pulled alive from rubble after Venezuela earthquake

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Russia reports downing 660 Ukrainian drones, denies seeking Belarus war aid

The drone attack is one of Kyiv's biggest of the war, sustaining pressure on Russia as it struggles with fuel shortages.

aljazeera.com

Europe’s Heat Wave: A Jolt for Climate Action, or Just for A.C.?

Carrying a floor fan during the heat in Paris on Thursday.

nytimes.com

FIFA World Cup: Friday schedule, predictions, standings, knockout race

World Cup knockout places are on the line as Groups G, H and I conclude, with fixtures, predictions, and standings.

aljazeera.com

Moment woman pulled from rubble alive after Venezuela earthquake

First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira.

co.uk

England seek wickets to contain dominant New Zealand on day two LIVE!

skysports.com

The World Cup 'Pride Match' - concern, complaints and the hope of 'unity'

When Seattle announced it would host a Pride Match during the 2026 World Cup, it was long before the draw had even been made.

skysports.com

How Qatar Became FIFA’s Technology Test Lab

Qatar has become the place where FIFA experiments with the next generation of football technology. The results are already visible across this year’s World Cup.

wired.com

Mother gives birth amid Venezuela earthquake devastation

Mother gives birth amid Venezuela earthquake devastation

aljazeera.com

Tough Wimbledon draws for Raducanu and Draper, Serena learns opponent

Emma Raducanu could face world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Wimbledon third round after the draw for the Grand Slam was made on Friday.

skysports.com

Heat Wave Prompts Paris to Suspend Sports Events and Public Alcohol Consumption

Paris is temporarily barring alcohol consumption in streets and parks.

nytimes.com

Housing board votes to freeze New York rents in victory for Mamdani

The decision was welcomed by many tenants - but landlords fear it will worsen housing conditions.

co.uk

Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Caracas so vulnerable?

Inadequate infrastructure in Caracas due to underfunding intensified destruction from the tremors.

aljazeera.com

The Surge review – a wild and haunting wake for Sinéad O’Connor

Aviva Studios, Manchester The late singer gets a thrilling tribute from a cast of 10 dancers in Sonya Taleh’s heartfelt show‘I’m just a troubled soul who needs to scream into a mic now and then,” s...

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Williams to begin Wimbledon comeback against Joint

American superstar Serena Williams will make her highly-anticipated singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australia's Maya Joint in the first round.

co.uk

First hydropower projects in Great Britain in 40 years given go-ahead

Three pumped storage hydroelectric power station sites in Scotland on list of 16 long-duration electricity storage plansBusiness live – latest updatesThe energy regulator has given the provisional...

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Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?

Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?

co.uk

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.

wired.com

Minister says he ‘won’t be intimidated’ by home secretary as public row escalates

Shabana Mahmood has demanded Mike Tapp be sacked over call for care worker exemption to migration rulesAn extraordinary public row between the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, and one of her junior...

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Venezuela Live Updates: More Rescuers Join Urgent Search for Quake Survivors

Emergency workers and volunteers trying to rescue two sisters trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Thursday.

nytimes.com

Muir to run 5,000m at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Scotland's Laura Muir will run the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as she aims to be "as strong as possible" for the major events up to the 2028 Olympics.

co.uk

Iran’s Long World Cup Journey Defined by War and Political Tension

A win or draw against Egypt on Friday, and the team’s unusual journey will continue.

nytimes.com

How Three Months of War Changed the Gulf Forever

Omanis around Qaboos Port in Muscat, where oil tankers, carriers, vessels and Omani fishing boats were sitting anchored this month.

nytimes.com

How a Jet Fuel Refinery Is Scrambling After the Iran War Oil Shock

For a mega-refinery in Ulsan, South Korea, a top exporter of jet fuel to the West Coast of the United States and other places, weaning off Middle Eastern oil is no small feat.

nytimes.com

Claire Fuller: ‘Dylan Thomas showed me that writing could make me feel everything’

The novelist on being inspired by Shirley Jackson, discovering the brilliance of Denis Johnson, and finding comfort in Elizabeth StroutMy earliest reading memory When I was five and starting schoo...

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‘A beauty pageant in athletic form’: how cheerleading show America’s Sweethearts became a Netflix megahit

The film-makers and stars of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders docu-series explain the sisterhood and fights for fair pay behind the pompomsIt’s been 30 years since the Dallas Cowboys – who have long...

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‘I’m a soldier. I don’t have a gun, but I have a pen and a camera’: Mahnaz Mohammadi on fighting the Iranian regime

The director and activist on her fictional drama Roya, drawing on her experience of imprisonment and torture, and why even in Europe she feels unsafeMahnaz Mohammadi is a survivor. The Iranian film...

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Ignore the miserabilists: Andy Burnham as PM is a moment when things really can get better | Polly Toynbee

He’s the only person who can keep Nigel Farage out of Downing Street, so let’s embrace his unique blend of optimism and realismAs Keir Starmer bid a brief and emotional farewell at that pillory of...

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US interested in hosting 2038 World Cup - Giuliani

The United States could consider making a bid to host the men's 2038 World Cup, with Fifa considering expanding the tournament to 64 teams.

co.uk

Red warning for south-east England after record June heat; 150 million Europeans to experience temperatures above 35C today – Europe heatwave live

Paris to ban drinking alcohol in public as police ask organisers to cancel city’s Pride march; First time red warnings issued in UK for three consecutive daysEuropean heatwave is worst ever and imp...

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‘Affordability crisis’: How the Western housing crisis spiralled

Rising rents and prices outpacing wages provoke global debate: Is housing a basic right or an investment asset?

aljazeera.com

Watch World Cup Day 15: Netherlands, Australia advance; Curacao eliminated

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

aljazeera.com

Candomblé: Sacred Rhythms in Brazil review | Ammar Kalia's global album of the month

(Flee)A treasure trove of field recordings are reshaped into pulsating floor-fillers and sparse baile funk by a range of producersThe Brazilian religious and musical tradition of candomblé is a rhy...

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Driver plows through Mexico World Cup crowd

Driver plows through Mexico World Cup crowd

aljazeera.com

Neighbours aid rescue effort as Venezuela quake death toll hits 235

Rescuers and humanitarian aid are flooding in from across the Americas as hospitals fill up with patients.

aljazeera.com

Glastonbury the Movie review – thirty years on, the sunset of a hippy dream in all its glory

Coinciding with a fallow year for the festival, these scenes filmed in 1993 record a youth culture innocent of camera phones and low on corporate hypeWith Glastonbury in a fallow year, anyone missi...

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Mbappe vs Haaland - new Messi-Ronaldo rivalry graces World Cup

It is a World Cup where the big stars have shone so far. On Friday night, two of those big hitters are set to do battle in the first 'clash of the titans' meeting.

skysports.com

Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump

Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.

co.uk

Downtown Boys: Public Luxury review – a joyful blast of bilingual political punk

(Sub Pop)The Rhode Island five-piece return with a ferocious rallying call to fight for your beliefs, with bouncing basslines, muted house chords and stomping drumsOptimism might feel outdated, but...

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Mbappe v Haaland: Who is more important for their country?

Two of the greatest forwards in world football will go head-to-head at Boston Stadium on Friday, as France and Kylian Mbappe take on Norway and Erling Haaland.

co.uk

Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts

As Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision, writes Thomas Duncan.

co.uk

Iran war day 119: Israel hits Lebanon as IAEA says it will return to Iran

Israeli and Lebanese delegations will continue their talks on Friday.

aljazeera.com

Rain stopped play? Biggest worry now in British sport is extreme heat | Emma John

Climate crisis is on show every day when sportspeople do their thing and the rest of us sweat on the sofaNothing sharpens the distinction between professional athletes and the rest of us like a wee...

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Wanted: a new PM, a new James Bond, a new Doctor – and a UK that can agree on its leading characters | Nadia Khomami

Britain has found itself looking for all three protagonists at once. Who gets to stand at the centre of the national story?It’s been the refrain of the week. Why can’t the country hold on to a prim...

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‘I can out-dance Bowie and Jagger!’ Martha Reeves on Motown, Dancing in the Street and smashing crockery with Dusty Springfield

Now 84, the voice of Heat Wave and Jimmy Mack is releasing a new album. She answers your questions on Marvin Gaye, popularising the roundabout and why she hates cover versions of her songsYou were...

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Week in wildlife: paddling deer, a spring-loaded penguin and a rare sand cat

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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Strung review – far-fetched thriller awkwardly mixes Blumhouse and Tyler Perry

There are flashes of low-rent fun to be had here but a busy script makes it feel like a limited series inelegantly cut down to movie lengthStrung is a cautionary tale about following your gut. Dire...

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A little bird told her: scientist wins $100,000 prize for decoding birdsong

Julie Elie worked out how zebra finches announce who they are, what they are doing and use individual signaturesA scientist who decoded the dictionary that a bird uses to communicate has won a $100...

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Yoon opens Women's PGA Championship with record 63 as Hull, Woad sit well back

Ina Yoon matched the best score in the history of the Women's PGA Championship with a nine-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead over Karis Davidson on Thursday in the third major of the season. 

skysports.com

After Starmer’s ‘purge’, could Andy Burnham lure back Labour’s bruised leftwingers?

Socialists marginalised under current PM are anxious about whether his replacement will again disappoint themOn 10 September 2024, Jon Trickett, a veteran leftwing MP, was preparing to vote against...

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Shark bites are down globally – so why are they going up in Australia? It’s complicated

In this week’s newsletter: Opinions are divided on how to mitigate risk, and whether it’s sharks or humans themselves who are the problem. Plus, Europe breaks heat records• Don’t get Down to Earth...

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The Mission review – a surgeon saves lives in war-torn Gaza in a visceral portrait of human endurance

Mohammad Tahir and his colleagues operate through bombing and blackouts in barely functional hospitals – but there are moments of relief amid the documentary’s tragedy and goreWhat this documentary...

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Jonathan Kuo: Java Dreams album review – young pianist brings unflashy exuberance to complex works

(Rubicon)The Indonesian musician impresses in his debut solo recording of Godowsky’s Java Suite and Stravinsky’s piano arrangement of Petrushka“Who is not at heart a globetrotter?” asked the Lithua...

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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 19

Will you get today's World Cup player in as few attempts as possible?

co.uk

The leadership change in US stocks

A market seeking direction

ft.com

US ends deportation protections (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians

The US Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in its bid to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

aljazeera.com

Aerial footage reveals destruction in coastal Venezuela

Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.

co.uk

Turkey end World Cup on high with last-gasp win over USA

Turkey come out on top in the last minute of an end-to-end 3-2 win over a second string USA side, in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

co.uk

Migrating swifts loyally return every year to nests in buildings, study finds

Conservationists emphasise importance of protecting nesting sites used by ‘strongly faithful’ red-listed speciesMigratory swifts loyally return every year to their nests in buildings, according to...

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Fossil fuel price surges can lead to worse air quality, study finds

Researchers find increases in toxic chemical in the air in some areas as people switch to cheaper wood burningNew research shows that the unreliability of fossil fuel supply chains and consequentia...

theguardian.com

Too hot for work: why extreme heat is a threat to Europe’s productivity

High temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growthMonique Mosley is used to sweltering conditions at the food factory in Yorkshire where she works...

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USA beaten as Turkey restore pride with late winner

Eliminated Turkey scored a 98th-minute winner to clinch a 3-2 victory over World Cup co-hosts USA in Group D.

skysports.com

Australia progress with bore draw which looks set to also suit Paraguay

Australia are into the last-32 of the World Cup and Paraguay are well placed to join them after a 0-0 draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.

skysports.com

Ex-NOAA employees re-create a valuable climate data site shut down by Trump

Former NOAA staffers have launched a new website that provides climate information. It replaces a government site that was shut down when the Trump administration took office.

npr.org

Organizers say the Great American State Fair is for everyone. Some disagree

The 16-day state fair on the National Mall kicked off with a Trump rally, and not all 50 states are taking part. Organizers say there's nothing partisan about celebrating America's 250th birthday.

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World Cup 2026: Turkiye beat US 3-2 with stoppage-time goal in dead rubber

Kaan Ayhan scored the winner late in stoppage time as Turkiye handed the US their first defeat of 2026 FIFA World Cup.

aljazeera.com

Global markets fall as investors fret about AI demand

Apple’s price rises and fears over delay to OpenAI’s IPO send Asian bourses sharply lower

ft.com

Country diary: Even in a heatwave, haymaking is a race against time | Nicola Chester

Inkpen, Berkshire: Mow, tedder, rake and bale – it all has to be done before the next rainfall, which is increasingly hard to predictWith the weather set fair and a heatwave under way, all around a...

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Apple, Microsoft hike prices over surging chip costs

Tech giants roll out steep price increases amid shortage of memory chips used to power AI.

aljazeera.com

Australia reach 2026 World Cup knockouts after 0-0 draw with Paraguay

The Socceroos finish second in Group D with four points and are through to the FIFA World Cup round of 32.

aljazeera.com

In London, You Can Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday From the British Side

Inside Middle Temple Hall, a 16th-century, wood-paneled hall where legal scholars have long gathered.

nytimes.com

Egypt coach offers support for Iranian team before crucial World Cup match

Hossam Hassan invokes FIFA's 'respect and fair play' rules amid US restrictions on Iran, whom Egypt face in Seattle.

aljazeera.com

Kevin Warsh eases investors’ doubts that he will be an inflation fighter

New Fed chair’s hawkish words and the fall in oil drive down long-term expectations for price rises

ft.com

Brutal nights and humidity mark Europe’s record June temperatures

Daytime peaks on the continent rising three times as fast as the wider rate of global warming, scientists say

ft.com

Is Britain’s AI revolution hitting its limits?

The tech sector is buzzing in Britain. But can it ever be more than a US outpost?

ft.com

Moscow gets a taste of Putin’s war

Ukrainian drones force residents in Russian capital to seek shelter for first time

ft.com

World Cups Fans in Myanmar Boycott Junta-Linked Broadcasts

An informal boycott of official World Cup broadcasts has spread across Myanmar.

nytimes.com

The shrinking arguments for degrowth

Economic growth isn’t everything for everyone, but it turns out it’s pretty close

ft.com

Brexit: An Oral History – podcast

This week marked 10 years since the UK chose to leave the EU. In a series of interviews with key players from both sides, Kiran Stacey looks back on the Brexit vote that changed the country forever...

theguardian.com

European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say

Study also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring their worst ever heat stressThe heatwave scorching western Europe is the most severe and widespread ever and is only p...

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‘Elon Musk is dangerous and crazy. And I kind of used to like him’: Interpol on their political awakening – and making their masterpiece

They were a big 00s buzz band – but looked in danger of fading out. Empowered by fatherhood and anger at war and AI, the New Yorkers explain why they ‘really showed up’ againSuits. Gnomic poetry. M...

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Satellite images show Venezuela’s La Guaira before and after twin quakes

Satellite images compare Venezuela's coastal city of La Guaira before and after twin earthquakes struck.

aljazeera.com

Brobbey scores again as Netherlands beat Tunisia to win group

Brian Brobbey scores for the second game in a row as Netherlands defeat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, setting up a match against Morocco in the last 32 at the World Cup.

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

Forever wars: Israel’s cycle of conflict shows no finish line

Despite ceasefires and shifting military fronts, Israel’s wars continue, with no clear end or lasting security gains.

aljazeera.com

A “ghost” great white shark just reignited a 160-year Mediterranean mystery

The capture of a juvenile great white shark in Spain has provided fresh evidence that the Mediterranean's elusive "ghost" population of great whites still survives. Researchers reviewing 160 years...

sciencedaily.com

The Aftermath of Venezuela’s Earthquakes

Adriana Loureiro Fernandez, a photographer for The New York Times, describes the scene on the ground after the Venezuelan earthquakes.

nytimes.com

Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points; Tempo rout Sparks

Toronto's Mabrey matches A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the league's scoring record in 125-97 win for her team.

aljazeera.com

Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1, enter World Cup knockouts as group winners

Netherlands top Group F with seven points and will face Morocco in the round of 32 in Monterrey on Monday.

aljazeera.com

Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes

Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.

aljazeera.com

Devastating Earthquakes Will Test Venezuela’s Newfound Alliance With U.S.

A person searches the ruins of an apartment building in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, on Thursday.

nytimes.com

Elanga earns Sweden spot in World Cup knockouts with Japan draw

Anthony Elanga's stunning equaliser booked Sweden's spot in the World Cup knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Japan, who also go through as the second-placed team in Group F.

skysports.com

Rescues and prayers a day after Venezuelan earthquakes

The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports from Caracas as the city faces the aftermath of back-to-back tremors.

co.uk

Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden at World Cup to finish second in Group F

Goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga were enough to see both teams through to the Round of 32.

aljazeera.com

Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32

Daizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight back in a 1-1 draw that takes both sides through to the World Cup knockout st...

co.uk

France seizes fifth Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker linked to Ukraine war

France seizes fifth Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker linked to funding Ukraine war.

aljazeera.com

Who will control Africa’s AI infrastructure, and at what cost?

Data centres and AI systems are expanding across Africa, bringing new pressure on energy and resources.

aljazeera.com

Anthropic Thinks Its Own Success Is Key to Making AI Safe

Anthropic's critics argue it's rapidly accumulating power. The company says that's what responsible AI development looks like.

wired.com

'Oh my word!' - Elanga 'stunner' draws Sweden level

Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium.

co.uk

Plan Intl: ‘Mental health impact of Venezuelan quakes can last for years’

Plan International said children and young people must be at the centre of Venezuela's earthquake response.

aljazeera.com

Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador

Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.

co.uk

What do Scotland need now to qualify as a third-placed team?

Scotland are on the brink of elimination from the World Cup - but there is still a glimmer of hope for Steve Clarke's side.

skysports.com

Iran war live: Israel attacks Lebanon as Netanyahu says troops to stay

Israeli leader says military to stay in occupied areas of southern Lebanon 'as long as necessary', despite US-Iran deal.

aljazeera.com

Who Is Winning Africa’s Drone Wars?

Ukraine isn’t the only battlefield shaping autonomous warfare.

foreignaffairs.com