Williams edged by Joint in epic three‑setter on singles return
Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter to Maya Joint 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 at Wimbledon 2026
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-30
The Trump Administration Is Lifting Its Export Controls on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable AI Models
The White House is easing restrictions on Anthropic’s most advanced AI models weeks after ordering the company to suspend access for foreign nationals.
wired.com
Tuchel: We're facing a very compact, physical and well-drilled team
England boss Thomas Tuchel answers questions at a press conference ahead of the side's World Cup Round of 32 clash with DR Congo.
skysports.com
Venezuelans the US deported hours before earthquakes still missing
The US deported at least 146 people to Venezuela, just hours before two deadly earthquakes struck last Wednesday.
aljazeera.com
France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart
Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola net, while Michael Olise wows, as France beat Sweden 3-0 to reach last 16.
aljazeera.com
Northern Rail Project risks repeating costly HS2 failures, MPs warn
The £45bn scheme to link cities across north of England with new or upgraded lines has no convincing or properly costed plan, committee saysBuilding Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) risks repeating t...
theguardian.com
Enola Holmes 3 review: Netflix mystery franchise is starting to lose steam
Millie Bobby Brown returns, along with the creative team behind Adolescence, for an often thoughtful yet ultimately lesser threequelDespite the ever-increasing size and dominance of Netflix, the st...
theguardian.com
Mbappe scores twice as France beat Sweden
Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France cruise to a comfortable win over Sweden in their World Cup round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
co.uk
Barcola 'emphatically' doubles France's lead over Sweden
Bradley Barcola "empahatically" fires home France's second goal in their World Cup round of 32 match against Sweden at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
co.uk
US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power
The birthright ruling brings to an end a Supreme Court term that has delivered the president some key victories.
co.uk
'Tuchel is starting to run out of options' | Will injuries hamper England's WC ambitions?
Sky Sports' chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol discusses England's injury woes ahead of their World Cup match against DR Congo.
skysports.com
Mexico fans blast horns outside Ecuador hotel the night before World Cup clash
Ecuadorian football federation says it has filed a formal complaint with organisers after the incident in Mexico City.
aljazeera.com
John Loring, Longtime Design Director at Tiffany & Company, Dies at 86
John Loring in 2008. In 1979, he became the design director at Tiffany, a position he held for the next 30 years.
nytimes.com
Why India’s viral youth party is still protesting
India's viral Cockroach Janta Party spends nearly two weeks protesting, demanding the education minister resign.
aljazeera.com
Rosenior nears management return at Paris FC
Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is set to return to football at French club Paris FC on a two-year contract, with the option of a further season.
co.uk
Aid Workers in Venezuela Fear Disease Outbreaks After Twin Quakes
Collapsed buildings in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Monday. The death toll is above 1,900.
nytimes.com
'I've been dreaming of this moment' - Joint stunned to beat 'legend' Williams
Maya Joint, 20, says she has been "dreaming" of playing on Centre Court since she was little, after overcoming "legend" Serena Williams to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026.
co.uk
Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse
Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.
co.uk
What is birthright citizenship, and what does the Supreme Court ruling say?
Nation's highest court strikes down executive order that would have restricted right established in US Constitution.
aljazeera.com
Defying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals
Erling Haaland delivers on the biggest stage yet for Norway - but just how many goals could he end up with in international football?
co.uk
Trump Officials Sideline Machado, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Over Earthquake Response
A group of civilian volunteers search for earthquake survivors in Caribe, Venezuela on Saturday.
nytimes.com
Emergency crews search rubble after Athens building collapse
Rescue teams in Greece are combing through the rubble for survivors after a four-story apartment building in Athens.
aljazeera.com
Garcia rues lasagne after missing out at Final Qualifying - who progressed?
Former Masters champions Sergio Garcia and Danny Willett both failed to earn a spot at The 154th Open through Final Qualifying, as YouTube sensation Wesley Bryan also narrowly missed out.
skysports.com
Rescuers find more bodies under rubble as Venezuela death toll rises
International and local emergency teams are continuing to recover the bodies of victims under the rubble
aljazeera.com
World Bank to phase out China lending
Decision from global development institution follows years of pressure from the Trump administration
ft.com
More than half of asylum seekers rejected under tightened laws will remain in UK
Home Office assessment shows new limits on human rights route based on family ties could result in another 11,700 claims turned downMore than half of the people whose asylum and visa claims will be...
theguardian.com
Venezuela’s Maduro Accused in Lawsuit of Authorizing Police Killings
A plaintiff photographed to disguise her identity. The lawsuit was filed using alias to protect the families.
nytimes.com
The DeepMind trio who built a poker AI, are now making money for quant hedge funds
EquiLibre Technologies, a Prague-based AI lab founded by three ex-DeepMind researchers is now valued at more than $500 million.
techcrunch.com
US stocks chalk up biggest quarterly gain in six years
Investors navigate Iran war fallout, chip stock volatility and blockbuster SpaceX IPO
ft.com
Norway edge Ivory Coast 2–1 to enter World Cup Round of 16
Haaland scores his fifth goal of the World Cup to set up a knockout match against Brazil in New York on Sunday.
aljazeera.com
England fans' behaviour 'excellent' at World Cup
England supporters in the United States are praised for their "excellent" behaviour during the group stage of the World Cup, but domestic incidents are up on recent tournaments.
co.uk
Evolution under fire: Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’ in a post-war era
Has Iran's regional deterrence been permanently degraded, or is its proxy network mutating into a resilient force?
aljazeera.com
Europe’s rearmament drive is sustaining 195,000 US defence jobs, Nato chief says
Mark Rutte makes economic case for Donald Trump to remain committed to the alliance in FT interview
ft.com
Haaland scores late winner to set up Norway vs Brazil
Erling Haaland scored an 86th-minute winner to send Norway to a dramatic 2-1 win over Ivory Coast - and set up a mouth-watering World Cup last-16 clash with Brazil.
skysports.com
Cuba’s foreign minister observes ‘no progress’ in US negotiations
A top Cuban official has accused the US of issuing 'constant threats' and attempting to scuttle a UN debate.
aljazeera.com
Burnham left with £4.7bn bill for Starmer’s new defence investment plan
Ally of PM-in-waiting says four-year boost for the armed forces is an ‘unexploded bomb’Britain has finally grasped the nettle on defence, but tough choices lie aheadAndy Burnham will have to find a...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Chandra Reveals ‘Red, White, Blue’ Universe for US 250th
In celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States, NASA has unveiled four cosmic images from its Chandra X-ray Observatory rendered in red, white, and blue that represent the wonders of the...
nasa.gov
How much of your life do you spend on social media?
On world social media day, Al Jazeera breaks down the numbers.
aljazeera.com
Haaland the late hero as Norway knock out resilient Ivory Coast
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scores a late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to book their place in the last 16 in the 2026 World Cup.
co.uk
Americans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship
The BBC asked Americans how they felt after the Supreme Court's ruling on citizenship for babies born in the US.
co.uk
What happened on South Africa’s anti-migrant ‘deadline day’
Protests in South Africa after campaign groups set June 30 as a deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country.
aljazeera.com
Russia’s fuel crisis deepens following Ukrainian drone strikes
Russia's fuel crisis deepens as Ukrainian drone strikes intensify
aljazeera.com
A Day of Flight Testing at NASA Armstrong
Flight testing is a team sport. For nearly 80 years, teams at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, have used flight testing to push the limits of aerodynamics and advance...
nasa.gov
Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire: 3 months later
This video also looks at what happened during the three months of the fragile ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
Britain has finally grasped the nettle on defence, but tough choices lie ahead
The new PM must balance the security budget and other urgent spending priorities, with little room for manoeuvreKeir Starmer’s defence investment plan leaves behind spending problems that his succe...
theguardian.com
World Cup penalty misses - is this the end of the stutter?
The stutter. Like it or loathe it, it's a technique that has been increasingly adopted by penalty takers since the time of Pele in the 1960s. But after some faltering spot-kicks at this World Cup -...
skysports.com
Realta Fusion generates electricity directly from a fusion reaction, an apparent first
Realta Fusion showed it could generate electricity from a fusion reaction, no steam turbine required.
techcrunch.com
Williams 'takes it all in' on Centre Court return
Serena Williams receives a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she walks out to play at Wimbledon for the first time in four years.
co.uk
La NASA adjudica nuevas misiones científicas para Base Lunar y adelanta nuevas oportunidades
Read this news release in English here. La NASA anunció el martes la selección de tres empresas para llevar a cabo cuatro nuevas misiones a la Luna a finales de 2028 como parte del programa Base Lu...
nasa.gov
Google introduces a faster, cheaper image generator with Nano Banana 2 Lite
Google is updating its image generator to make it faster and cheaper, making it a more useful tool for creators looking to make AI content.
techcrunch.com
Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz review – body and soul comedy from superb SNL UK star
Soho theatre, LondonThe co-host of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update delivers an expertly constructed set of jokes about her quest to live a more embodied lifeAfter serving an eye-catching appre...
theguardian.com
'Goal of the tournament' - Diallo's brilliant equaliser for Ivory Coast
Amad Diallo comes up with a 'goal of the tournament' contender as he equalises for Ivory Coast to make it 1-1 in their last-32 match against Norway.
co.uk
England vs DR Congo: World Cup Round of 32: Kane, match prediction, lineups
Title contenders England, led by Harry Kane, face Yoane Wissa's DR Congo, as the teams fight for a place in the last-16.
aljazeera.com
England right-backs Quansah and James miss training
Jarell Quansah and Reece James miss training as England's right-back issues mount before their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday.
co.uk
NextSTEP-3 B: Moon Base Demonstrations
Notice ID: Coming Soon NASA’s Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate is seeking innovative ideas from industry partners through a new solicitation appendix under the NextSTEP-3 Omnibus Broad A...
nasa.gov
NASA Awards More Moon Base Science, Previews New Opportunities
NASA announced Tuesday the selection of three companies to land four new missions on the Moon in late 2028 as part of the agency’s Moon Base Program. Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Ma...
nasa.gov
England playing their best cricket in years - Hartley
Former spinner Alex Hartley says England are playing their best cricket "for years" and she is "very confident" about their chances in Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final.
co.uk
Lampard signs new Coventry deal after summer interest
Frank Lampard has signed a new contract as Coventry City head coach until 2029.
skysports.com
What are US and Japanese soldiers doing in the middle of the Australian bush?
The BBC's Katy Watson explains why troops are training in remote Australia - a country not at war, thousands of kilometres from today's major conflicts.
co.uk
Clicks shows off its BlackBerry-inspired phone in a new hands-on video
A new video shows the final production version of the upcoming Clicks Communicator, a BlackBerry-like smartphone that runs modern apps.
techcrunch.com
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.
co.uk
Bigger than Rumble in the Jungle? DR Congo bid for World Cup history
DR Congo's run at the 2026 World Cup comes 52 years on from both their disastrous debut at the finals and one of sport's greatest occasions held in Kinshasa.
co.uk
Welsh budget facing cuts because of Starmer defence plans, says first minister
Money for new buildings to be cut as a result of defence plans, Rhun ap Iorwerth says.
co.uk
'A moment of real quality' - Nusa's sensational strike puts Norway ahead
Norway take the lead in their round of 32 tie against Ivory Coast after a brilliant strike from forward Antonio Nusa.
co.uk
LeBron to compete in 24th NBA season elsewhere with Lakers return ruled out
LeBron James will play a record-extending 24th NBA season with a new team after it was confirmed he would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers.
skysports.com
Nvidia competitor Etched hits $5B valuation, $1B in sales for AI chip
Nvidia AI chip competitor Etched says it has already booked $1 billion under contract for the inference systems powered by its chip.
techcrunch.com
Supreme Court strikes down US campaign spending limits in landmark ruling
The High Court strikes down campaign spending limits, citing First Amendment protections in a 6-3 decision
aljazeera.com
Battling Serena suffers Wimbledon defeat on much-anticipated return
Serena Williams suffered defeat to Maya Joint in her much-anticipated return to Wimbledon following a four-year absence after an epic battle on Centre Court.
skysports.com
US heatwave to test power grid amid soaring AI-driven energy demand
Grid operators warn the US heatwave could send electricity demand near record levels before Fourth of July weekend.
aljazeera.com
UN warns Ebola could cost Africa $3.6bn and jobs
The latest Ebola outbreak in DRC has infected 1,307 people and claimed 377 lives since May.
aljazeera.com
Acti puts AI agents directly into your smartphone keyboard
Startup Acti is betting the smartphone keyboard is the next home for AI assistants. Its new keyboard for iOS and Android works across apps and lets users create custom AI-powered shortcuts using na...
techcrunch.com
The Guardian view on the defence investment plan: the UK needs security, not dependency on a wayward US | Editorial
Sir Keir Starmer cuts civilian investment while deepening reliance on American power. That doesn’t feel like national renewalSince Brexit, Daphne du Maurier’s final novel, Rule Britannia, has been...
theguardian.com
Ella Baron on Keir Starmer and new funding for drones – cartoon
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theguardian.com
LeBron James not returning to Lakers, will choose new NBA team: Report
NBA's all-time leading scorer told Los Angeles Lakers he would not return for a ninth season with the storied franchise.
aljazeera.com
US Supreme Court upholds transgender sports ban
The court decided 9-0 that the state laws do not violate the Title IX civil rights statute.
aljazeera.com
France vs Sweden LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
All our updates, live build-up, team news coverage and full text commentary stream as Mbappe's France eye last-16.
aljazeera.com
Australia thrash West Indies to race into Women's T20 World Cup final
Australia breezed into the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final with a convincing eight-wicket win over the West Indies at The Oval.
skysports.com
Australia ease into World Cup final after thrashing West Indies
Beth Mooney finishes unbeaten on 61 to help six-time winners Australia ease past West Indies by eight wickets at The Oval, to reach their eighth ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, where they'll face...
co.uk
Starmer and Reeves launch delayed defence plan with a sense of resigned relief
New defence secretary goes along with £1.5bn addition to spending plan that led to his predecessor’s resignation and Starmer’s in turnStarmer warns Burnham not to borrow to fund defence as he revea...
theguardian.com
Judah Gribetz, Key Negotiator in New York City’s Fiscal Crisis, Dies at 97
Judah Gribetz, center, huddled with Gov. Hugh L. Carey, left, and Mayor Abraham D. Beame, right, during a meeting of New York’s Emergency Financial Control Board in 1977.
nytimes.com
Coventry boss Lampard signs new contract to 2029
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard signs a new contract until 2029.
co.uk
Toddler pulled from debris six days after Venezuelan earthquakes
A Jordanian rescue team used thermal imaging to rescue a toddler who had been trapped under rubble for six days.
aljazeera.com
Missing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absence
New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr, told fellow lawmakers that depression was the reason he had been away since March.
co.uk
Anthropic launches Claude Science in push for pharma revenue
New AI product has use cases in rendering 3D protein structures and drug discovery
ft.com
Citizen Vigilante review – Armie Hammer returns to obliterate the imaginary woke piñata of Europe-stan
Low-budget film-maker Uwe Boll sets Hammer up for a further fall from grace by cannibalising all manner of tired tropes in this incoherent schlockerOh, Armie Hammer! Has it come to this? It doesn’t...
theguardian.com
Threads adds new features to Live Chats as it expands access
The updates include translations, new tools for hosts, and more.
techcrunch.com
Anthropic’s Claude Science bets on workflow, not a new model, to win over scientists
Anthropic's Claude Science is a workbench that gives scientists one environment to do computational research, saving them from the need to bounce between databases, pipelines, and tools.
techcrunch.com
Supreme Court reminds America (and Trump) what citizenship is
The United States has always been based on the notion of welcoming newcomers from every country
ft.com
World Cup Loss Dominates German News, Displacing Even a Mass Shooting
Forensic police officers on Tuesday at the site of a shooting in Stade, Germany.
nytimes.com
Perry gives Australia injury scare in semi-final win
Ellyse Perry gives Australia an injury scare before Sunday's T20 World Cup final by retiring hurt during her side's semi-final win over West Indies.
co.uk
The path from Gaza to Trump’s return
How the Biden administration’s response to October 7 reshaped US politics and influenced the 2024 presidential election.
aljazeera.com
Lib Dem MP pushes defence secretary on funding
'Is this genuinely new investment or simply moving money from one overstretched budget to another?' Liberal Democrat MP asks.
co.uk
Britain should put up more of a fight on the high cost of defence kit
A new mindset for procurement is needed as otherwise the big spending plan numbers amount to less than they promise
ft.com
How severe is Russia’s energy shortage because of Ukrainian strikes?
Analysts say Russia's fuel crisis may affect its domestic economy, but the war in Ukraine will remain the priority.
aljazeera.com
Blue Origin still doesn’t know why its New Glenn rocket blew up last month
But the company is still claiming that New Glenn will return to flight this year.
techcrunch.com
What will happen to Usyk's heavyweight world titles?
Oleksandr Usyk has dominated the heavyweight scene in recent years. He established himself as the pre-eminent boxer in the division with victories over Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.
skysports.com
Ivory Coast vs Norway LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Follow live updates as Erling Haaland's Norway and Yan Diomande's Ivory Coast meet in last 32 match in Dallas.
aljazeera.com
Is the new defence plan enough to keep us safe? – The Latest
The prime minister has unveiled his long-delayed defence investment plan, promising an extra £15bn in defence spending over the next four years. The funding, which will be spent on drones, nuclear...
theguardian.com
Blake Lively files to receive $8m in legal fees from Justin Baldoni and his studio
Attorneys slam ‘scorched-earth tactics’ from Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios over $400m countersuit against the actorBlake Lively has filed for $8m in fees and costs that she says resulted from her ba...
theguardian.com
AC Milan sign PSG's Portugal striker Ramos for £60m
AC Milan sign Paris St-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos for a reported club record transfer fee of about £60m.
co.uk
Tearful Swiatek overcomes scare on Wimbledon return
A relieved Iga Swiatek cries on court after she begins her Wimbledon title defence with a stuttering three-set victory over Taylor Townsend.
co.uk
Shortages of Rescue Equipment Hampered Venezuela’s Earthquake Response
A collapsed building in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, Venezuela.
nytimes.com
Shortages of Rescue Equipment Hampered Venezuela’s Earthquake Response
A collapsed building in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, Venezuela.
nytimes.com
SCOTUS rules against Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship.
aljazeera.com
New York Is About to Feel Hotter Than Phoenix
Extreme heat coupled with humidity will make it feel like 109 degrees Fahrenheit as the holiday weekend approaches.
wired.com
Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM
The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader.
co.uk
X now offers an MCP server to make its platform easier for AI tools to use
X has launched a hosted MCP server, making it easier for developers to connect AI applications with the company’s API.
techcrunch.com
‘I’m not a quitter!’ Rubén Blades, the salsa supremo who acted with Jack Nicholson, inspired Bad Bunny – and served as Panama’s tourism minister
As he prepares to play the UK, the 25-Grammy-winning musician (and Harvard law graduate) looks back on his astonishing journey from the barrios of Panama City to global stardom“Well, I’ve been arou...
theguardian.com
Tottenham goalkeeper Kinsky signs new deal
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky signs a new, improved contract with the Premier League club.
co.uk
Courtney Sale Ross, Founder and Funder of a Quirky School, Dies at 78
Courtney Sale Ross in 2006. She didn’t like the “money-oriented values” that her daughter was being taught at a private school in Manhattan and founded the Ross School as an open-minded alternative.
nytimes.com
Arcturus could halve the grid’s electrical losses using its nano-infused copper
Stealthy startup Arcturus uses lasers to infuse carbon nanomaterials into copper, dramatically improving its ability to conduct electricity.
techcrunch.com
Who starts at RB and how to beat low block? England vs DR Congo talking points
England face DR Congo in the last 32 of the World Cup with several key issues for Thomas Tuchel ahead of his first knockout game as boss.
skysports.com
Podcasting platform Riverside enters the newsletter publishing game
Users will be able use AI to create newsletters based on their recordings.
techcrunch.com
Amazon launches new $1 billion FDE org, following OpenAI and Anthropic
Engineers on the new team will embed within companies to deploy purpose-built agents, focusing on fast deployments and customer self-sufficiency.
techcrunch.com
Shetland councillors back plans to build tunnels to link some of largest islands
Financing options to be investigated for first two subsea projects that would link Mainland with Yell and Unst Councillors on Shetland have backed plans to build up to four tunnels to link some of...
theguardian.com
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship
Ruling is major blow to president’s immigration agenda
ft.com
Waldmüller: Landscapes review – the rule-breaking radical whose ‘delicate fingers’ drove bourgeois Austria wild
National Gallery, London He painted leaves, grass and even bark with the precision of a chef applying a micro-garnish with tweezers. The result? Looking at his work feels a lot like eating your gre...
theguardian.com
Andy Burnham says he will end culture of briefing against female ministers
PM hopeful tells meeting of women’s parliamentary Labour party that any staff who undermine female members of his team will be sackedUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he will e...
theguardian.com
US Supreme Court rules against Trump order to end birthright citizenship
This is a breaking news story.
aljazeera.com
Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.
co.uk
Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.
co.uk
Cusack's Sheff Utd coach called her a 'psycho', inquest hears
Former Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack's coach had called her a "psycho" and was playing mind games with her before her death, an inquest has heard.
skysports.com
World Cup 2026: What are the extra-time and penalty shootout rules?
Both Morocco vs Netherlands and Paraguay vs Germany ended in dramatic penalty shootouts.
aljazeera.com
US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sports
It rules that states can ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports.
co.uk
Nigel Farage received £270,000 from gold marketer he promotes
Reform UK leader’s Direct Bullion payment is double his fee from 2025UK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage received £270,000 from a gold marketer for which he is a brand ambassador, his sin...
theguardian.com
Lumo, Proton’s privacy-focused AI chatbot, gets an upgrade
Proton's Lumo 2.0 is dropping this week, giving users a broader variety of capabilities.
techcrunch.com
US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
co.uk
Australia take on West Indies in Women's T20 World Cup semi-final LIVE!
skysports.com
Why the new Scotland head coach has a tricky task
Steve Clarke successor as Scotland head coach may have a tricky task to sustain the national side's success over the long term.
co.uk
What privacy settings has WhatsApp changed?
The app said it will be rolling out usernames gradually, in a move meant to improve privacy.
aljazeera.com
Hospitality VAT cut: can it help the sector and at what cost to UK taxpayer?
Drop to 10% for pubs and eateries would be in line with most of Europe, but critics say it favours multinationalsBusiness live – latest updatesNearly a quarter of hospitality businesses are losing...
theguardian.com
After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
A cargo vessel anchored off the coast of Oman near Muscat last week.
nytimes.com
Labour MPs tell Burnham to ignore ‘deluded’ calls for more North Sea drilling
Critics debunk economic claims as research finds Rosebank development would produce estimated 250m tonnes of CO2UK politics live – latest updatesScores of Labour MPs have urged the prospective prim...
theguardian.com
Supergirl: doggy distress, frontier justice and a new direction for superhero movies – discuss with spoilers
Craig Gillespie’s far-out adventure is something of a quirky oddity compared to bigger blockbuster outings – so why is it failing to fly at the box office?James Gunn’s Superman was the major make-o...
theguardian.com
Apple iPhone 18 Pro secrets leaked in Tata Electronics hack: What we know
Documents and photos are stolen from Apple’s Indian supplier. How does this impact the US tech giant?
aljazeera.com
UK ‘minded to’ intervene in Paramount’s $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery
Lisa Nandy to ask regulators to assess mega-merger involving Channel 5, CNN and TNT Sports on grounds of media plurality and competitionThe UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, intends to ask the Brit...
theguardian.com
France vs Sweden: World Cup Round of 32 – Mbappe, prediction, team lineups
Kylian Mbappe's France, the title favourites for the 2026 World Cup, take on Alexander Isak's Sweden in the last 32.
aljazeera.com
Germany were once World Cup kings - but now they're simply not that good
For those of you who are relatively new to this World Cup stuff, what we witnessed (near) Boston on Monday used to be very, very unusual. Almost unheard of, in fact.
skysports.com
Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says depression is why he went missing for months
The New Jersey Republican was missing for months with no explanation for his constituents. He explained in a House floor speech that after his diagnosis, there was no timeline for recovery.
npr.org
Springwood review – timely tale of British monarch’s mission to the US
Hampstead theatre, LondonRobert Lindsay excels as Franklin D Roosevelt in Richard Nelson’s fascinating retelling of King George VI’s diplomatic visit in 1939The 2012 film Hyde Park on Hudson – fict...
theguardian.com
Coach played mind games with Cusack before death, inquest told
A team-mate tells an inquest Maddy Cusack was "anxious" about Jonathan Morgan joining Sheffield United.
co.uk
Islamic centre brings joy through World Cup watch parties
At an Islamic centre in US, World Cup watch parties are giving many a place to cheer on teams chasing football history.
aljazeera.com
Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave
Anti-migrant rally in South Africa demands undocumented foreigners leave.
aljazeera.com
South Africa deploys police as anti-immigrant protests prompt fears
Anti-migrant groups have demanded undocumented foreigners leave the country by Tuesday.
aljazeera.com
Wales lose Exeter lock Jenkins for summer Tests
Wales trim their squad for the Nations Championship after losing Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins to injury.
co.uk
Williams Wimbledon legacy - in her own words
A look back on Serena Williams' historic Wimbledon legacy including her seven singles titles and remarkable comeback from retirement ahead of her return to Centre Court.
co.uk
I’ve worked closely with both Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer. A single quality separates them | Nazir Afzal
Personable warmth is something that mistrustful voters sorely need, and Burnham has it. But he’ll also need a little of what Starmer has to succeed in No 10Keir Starmer has stepped down and Andy Bu...
theguardian.com
Elon Musk promotes ‘anti-migrant’ Armie Hammer film with free download on X
Citizen Vigilante, which follows a businessman taking bloody revenge on immigrant criminals, was posted by the tech trillionaire in the wake of damning reviewsA German film starring Armie Hammer th...
theguardian.com
Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms
As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.
co.uk
The 2 Best Slushie Machines of 2026: Now With Soft Serve
The original Ninja Slushi has been replaced! The new best slushie machines chill faster and make soft serve.
wired.com
The Paraguay hero who sold his kit when his son was born
Orlando Gill has become Paraguay's World Cup hero but was in football obscurity 18 months ago and had to sell his kit to support his family after the premature birth of his son.
co.uk
Opera Holland Park at 30 – gallery
The London summer opera company in leafy Holland Park has always punched well above its weight. As it celebrates its 30th birthday, its director of opera James Clutton picks some of his favourite m...
theguardian.com
Gold heads for worst quarter in more than a decade as retail frenzy fades
Expectations of higher interest rates fuelled by Iran war help end bullion’s record rally
ft.com
Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim sentenced to 10 years for corruption
Indonesia court finds former education minister guilty of abuse of authority and of causing state losses.
aljazeera.com
France superstars thriving thanks to brave changes by Deschamps
How Didier Deschamps is finding balance in a superstar squad as 2022 runners-up France seek to go one better at this World Cup.
co.uk
More Than 1 Million Migrants Apply for Legal Status in Spain
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain presenting the country’s citizenship and integration plan in Madrid on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Reform MP chair of Welsh environment committee may ‘undermine scrutiny’, says thinktank
Climate campaigners question choice of James Evans for role given past criticism of green energy projectsUK politics live – latest updatesThe appointment of a Reform UK MP as the chair of a key Wel...
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Bitdefender VPN Review: Fast and Affordable Privacy
Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.
wired.com
FIFA World Cup: Tuesday schedule, predictions and eliminated teams
World Cup Day 20 sees France, Norway and Mexico chase Round of 16 places as the knockout stage continues.
aljazeera.com
Grand Theft Auto workers seek union recognition after mass firings
Exclusive: Staff at Rockstar Games hope move can be completed before release of GTA VI scheduled for NovemberThe makers of Grand Theft Auto are attempting to gain official union recognition after m...
theguardian.com
'We must do what it takes to meet this new world head on'
The prime minister speaks as the UK government unveils its defence spending plans.
co.uk
Bernie Sanders Saw This Coming
For decades, the senator has argued that concentrated wealth threatened American democracy. Now he’s betting that frustration with Big Tech, billionaires, and unchecked AI is reaching a tipping point.
wired.com
Supreme Court Strikes Down Limits on Political Party Spending
At issue in the case was a post-Watergate law that Congress passed to limit the amount of money individuals can give to political parties.
npr.org
History-making Russian ice-skater dies aged 58
Russian Artur Dmitriev, the first figure skater to win Olympic gold with two different partners, dies aged 58.
co.uk
The original Moana: did a 1926 documentary give birth to a 21st century Disney blockbuster?
Long before the 2016 hit animation and its forthcoming live-action remake came a pioneering silent film that established a whole new genreNext week sees the release of Moana, the live-action remake...
theguardian.com
US Supreme Court hands Trump 3-1 defeat in key rulings: What we know
The justices deliver consequential rulings on mail-in ballots, the E Jean Carroll case and the firing of Lisa Cook.
aljazeera.com
'It's been a difficult period’ – Newey speaks on health issues
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey has said he is doing “ok now” after going through a “difficult period” with health issues.
skysports.com
Reeves: 'National security is economic security'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks as the government announces its defence spending plans.
co.uk
North v South - the battle for global supremacy is tighter than ever
The new Nations Championship pits the northern hemisphere against the south. Traditionally there would only be one winner in such a contest. Perhaps things are different now...
co.uk
Man in Gaza survives double tap Israeli strike on vehicle
Man in Gaza survives double tap Israeli strike on vehicle
aljazeera.com
Chris Martin’s lost James Bond theme goes on auction with unheard Coldplay tapes
Acoustic recording of a song titled The World Is Not Enough included in wide-ranging auction featuring formative Coldplay recordingsA lost demo recording of a song Coldplay’s Chris Martin reportedl...
theguardian.com
It’s a love story – or is it? The surprising conflict and chaos in Taylor Swift’s songs about commitment
A pop superstar widely perceived as a romantic has in fact mostly written love songs troubled by strife, ghosts and delusion. Ahead of her wedding, we strip away the gossip to see what Swift-as-son...
theguardian.com
Koeman parts ways with Netherlands after World Cup exit
Ronald Koeman has left his role as head coach of the Netherlands.
skysports.com
Venezuela Earthquake Destruction Revealed in New Satellite Images
The maps and images show the extent of destruction and give rescue operations a tool to find any remaining survivors.
wired.com
Paraguay’s shock win against Germany headlines all-time World Cup upsets
Paraguay's longshot win against Germany in the Round of 32 is the latest in a long line of World Cup knockout boilovers.
aljazeera.com
Wilder next for Usyk? 'Fury chapter is closed'
Oleksandr Usyk has chosen to end his world title reign, but will fight once more before his expected retirement from the sport.
skysports.com
Ames Science Stars of the Month July 2026
NASA Ames Science Stars of the Month: July 2026 The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Sungshin Choi, Yi-Chun Chen, Emma Yates, Eduar...
nasa.gov
China Increases Military and Economic Pressure on Japan
A Chinese coast guard ship departing from the dock in Yantai for a patrol in April.
nytimes.com
Video: At least two killed and hundreds displaced in Israeli attack on Gaza
An Israeli attack on the al-Mawasi camp in Khan Younis has killed several people, including a mother and her child.
aljazeera.com
Why the True Death Toll of Venezuela’s Quakes Is So Hard to Know
The authorities have started an improvised morgue, so that relatives can look for the bodies of loved ones among the earthquake’s victims at La Guaira’s port in Venezuela.
nytimes.com
Why the True Death Toll of Venezuela’s Quakes Is So Hard to Know
The authorities have started an improvised morgue, so that relatives can look for the bodies of loved ones among the earthquake’s victims at La Guaira’s port in Venezuela.
nytimes.com
What Italy’s Failure to Make the Soccer World Cup Says About Its Wider Woes
At Campo de’ Fiori Square in Rome, restaurants and cafes set up televisions showing a World Cup match on June 17.
nytimes.com
Local government is a mess. Here is what Andy Burnham must decide
Prospective PM’s challenge will be getting his devolution proposals functioning by the next election
ft.com
The Prom Went On in Kyiv, but Masha’s Date Danced Alone
Yehor Holodryha, center, and classmates of Masha Polska dancing the waltz at their prom in Kyiv, Ukraine, in June.
nytimes.com
From card game to a tool of divination: the artistic history of tarot
A new exhibition follows the unlikely route of tarot cards all the way from 15th century Italy to its association with the occult nowOnce the territory of bohemians such as Pamela Colman Smith – an...
theguardian.com
Heatwave scorches east Europe as Slovakia, Czechia see record temperatures
Some 130 million people in Central and Eastern Europe endure temperatures above 35C (95F) as heat records set.
aljazeera.com
Crypto exchange OKX wants AI agents to hire and pay each other
OKX is bringing together payments, identity and reputation into a marketplace for AI agents.
techcrunch.com
Australian Man Charged With Homicide After Thai Teen’s Body Found in Suitcase
Rescue workers, police officers and forensic technicians searched an area near railway tracks on Saturday, before finding a teenager’s body, in Pattaya, Thailand.
nytimes.com
Share your views on Andy Burnham’s plans for a new No 10 North
Burnham announced that as UK prime minister he would set up a ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester to oversee a devolution of power and resources across the UKAndy Burnham’s tenure as mayor of Manchester ha...
theguardian.com
Watch World Cup Day 19: Morocco beats Netherlands; Germany crashes out
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
aljazeera.com
EU gets tough on China as trade imbalance stokes deindustrialisation fears
Talks between EU trade commissioner and Chinese commerce minister come as bloc seeks to limit influx of Chinese imports.
aljazeera.com
‘I felt like Orpheus’: how the designer of Gears of War bounced back from studio closure by producing Hadestown
After suffering the schadenfreude of gamers online, the Tony-winning Broadway musical offered redemption to Cliff Bleszinski‘It was utterly heartbreaking, to be honest, and it certainly didn’t help...
theguardian.com
What to know about the Colorado primary elections in the US
The western state is the latest to see fierce contests between the Democratic Party's progressive and centrist wings.
aljazeera.com
Ivory Coast vs Norway: FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Prediction, how to watch
Erling Haaland's Norway face Yan Diomande-powered Ivory Coast, as the pair clash for a place in the round of 16.
aljazeera.com
Why are South Korean fans so angry at their football coach?
Hong Myung-bo has resigned after South Korea failed to advance to the World Cup knockout stages.
co.uk
Millions in India’s Bengal risk losing welfare benefits after vote deletion
Controversial revision of electoral rolls removed millions. Now, the BJP says they are not eligible for government aid.
aljazeera.com
Pick Mainoo over Anderson against DR Congo - Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo.
co.uk
Not a Pretty Picture review – Martha Coolidge’s recreation of her rape remains shockingly powerful
Fifty years after its release, Coolidge’s dramatisation of the key moments before and after her rape is still absolutely essentialMartha Coolidge’s overwhelmingly candid and courageous personal doc...
theguardian.com
International Freak by M Syd Rosen review – the British Timothy Leary
Robin Farquharson was a prize-winning game theorist, anti-apartheid activist and countercultural chaos merchantEven as an undergraduate, Robin Farquharson was famous for being erratic. He provoked...
theguardian.com
Founder of Asian super-app Gojek sentenced to 10 years in jail for corruption
The case against Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim stemmed from a laptop deal during his term as Indonesia's education minister.
co.uk
At the World Cup, the media has set up a moral checkpoint
While US and European players just get to play football, Global South footballers are questioned about politics.
aljazeera.com
US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit
The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed.
co.uk
Sunderland and Palace hunting Real and PSG in WC goal charts!
Which teams’ players have scored the most goals at the World Cup so far?
skysports.com
Defence investment plan criticised as ‘too little, too late’ ahead of launch – UK politics live
Defence investment plan, which was originally due in the autumn, criticised by Tories and Lib DemsGood morning. After Keir Starmer agreed to stand down next month to let Andy Burnham replace him, h...
theguardian.com
DR Congo says 1,307 Ebola cases confirmed, including 377 deaths
Outbreak spreads to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, bordering South Sudan and the CAR, according to a media report.
aljazeera.com
From developing photos in a toilet to a viral Messi shot: 40 years shooting the World Cup – video
From taking the photo that became the most-liked post on Instagram as of recording, to developing film in the stadium toilets, legendary World Cup photographer Shaun Botterill speaks with Guardian...
theguardian.com
Louis CK: Ridiculous review – the troubled comedian returns … with a whimper
The fallen star, who was accused of sexual misconduct in 2017, is back in a Netflix special which has its moments but not enough of themLouis CK is back, again. It’s been nearly a decade since the...
theguardian.com
Nearly 25% of UK pubs and restaurants lose money, research shows
Hospitality trade bodies’ data published as celebrity chefs and restaurateurs launch campaign for VAT cutNearly a quarter of UK pubs, bars and restaurants are losing money, according to new survey...
theguardian.com
WhatsApp to let users go by usernames, not phone numbers
WhatsApp says the feature is designed to give its three billion users a new layer of control over who can contact them.
aljazeera.com
Son apologises for South Korea's World Cup exit
Son Heung-min apologises for South Korea's early World Cup exit and says he will "run to death" for the nation's football fans.
co.uk
Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., on the Trump administration's Iran briefing
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, about the Trump administration's Iran briefing to lawmakers.
npr.org
'It's nothing new and yet at the same time everything new'
For Serena Williams, everything and nothing has changed on her return to Wimbledon.
co.uk
In pictures: Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 1,700
Rescuers race to find survivors in Venezuela's quake-hit areas as families cling to hope amid widespread devastation.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: tense times with biscuits in the Bake Off tent
The humble digestive is elevated to ancient wonder status in the competition. Plus: the US version of Doc Martin. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, Channel 4With a place in the final six at sta...
theguardian.com
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Energy system operator says sum needed to deliver clean power targets while meeting rising demand is up by 50%The cost of rewiring Great Britain’s electricity networks through the 2030s is now 50%...
theguardian.com
Queenie Is Working On It by Candice Carty-Williams review – a smart sequel to a breakout bestseller
Queenie’s ticking biological clock drives her chaotic misadventures in this sage and funny follow-upA gynaecological examination is a good analogy for the kind of painful self-inspection at wh...
theguardian.com
Executioner review – sleazy MP hams it up with sex worker in darkly comic blackmail thriller
Based on actor-director Peter Benedict’s own play this tiny-budget thriller has the feel of a stagey recording as the double-crosses pile up higher than an MP’s promisesThe fictional shadow cabinet...
theguardian.com
England vs NZ player ratings: Archer impresses in Stokes' farewell Test
England suffered a 160-run defeat to New Zealand in the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, Ben Stokes' last match as an international cricketer following his shock reti...
skysports.com
Explained: What can England expect from DR Congo?
William Bitibiri takes a look at what England can expect from DR Congo ahead of their last 32 clash at the World Cup.
skysports.com
Paraguay declares holiday after beating Germany in World Cup upset
Paraguay has declared a national holiday after its national team stunned four-time champions Germany
aljazeera.com
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 23
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
co.uk
Scottish Power calls on regulator to securitise bad UK energy debts
Household energy debts hit £4.8bn in the UK, adding more than £50 a year to the average bill
ft.com
Morocco beat Netherlands in dramatic penalty shootout to set up Canada clash
Morocco secured their spot in the World Cup last 16 after beating Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in Monterrey.
skysports.com
Netherlands crumble in penalty shootout as Morocco reach last 16
Netherlands miss three spot kicks as Morocco come from behind to beat the Dutch on penalties in Monterrey to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
co.uk
Want to know what Andy Burnham would do in government? Take a look at his past | Frances Ryan
His plan for the country is still vague, but there are clues to what he thinks, on topics from inheritance tax to welfare and social careOne week on from Keir Starmer’s resignation, Britain finds i...
theguardian.com
‘Commanding heights of the economy’: the postwar blueprint that inspires Burnham
In the second of a series on nationalisation, we look at the lessons from Clement Attlee’s administrationWill Andy Burnham ‘go big’ in expanding the role of the state?A prime minister with ambitiou...
theguardian.com
Inside the coordinated strategy to radically reshape U.S. immigration
As the Supreme Court today weighs the Trump administration's effort to revoke birthright citizenship, NPR looks at what else the White House has done to curb illegal and legal migration.
npr.org
Here are Colorado's 2026 primary election results
Live election results: Get the latest on Colorado's U.S. Senate, U.S. House and gubernatorial primary races.
npr.org
Heartbroken Iran exit World Cup amid silver lining of Mexican hospitality
In their three weeks in Tijuana, Iran's players established a reciprocal relationship of love and respect with Mexicans.
aljazeera.com
Country diary: This is as wild and remote as Britain gets – a trip to St Kilda | Nigel Brown
Outer Hebrides: It’s nearly 100 years since anyone lived on this hostile archipelago, though their ‘village’ remains – as does an astonishing wealth of wildlife Dawn on a deep-rolling ocean, and I...
theguardian.com
Pakistan-administered Kashmir returns to daily life after deadly protests
Shops reopened and public transport services partially resumed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests.
aljazeera.com
Nerves and tears as Germany exits World Cup on penalties
Germany fans watched from Berlin’s Sony Centre as Paraguay stunned the four-time world champion 4-3 on penalties.
aljazeera.com
Norway’s ‘Viking Row’ Is a Fan Phenomenon at the World Cup
Norway fans at a World Cup group stage match against Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., on June 22.
nytimes.com
The AI jobs debate just got messier
A new report finds "high-intensity AI adopters” saw headcount increase 10.2%. Among those companies, entry-level headcount rose by 12%, countering the rhetoric that AI kills junior jobs.
techcrunch.com
Never mind the Bayeux! Here’s some other great medieval art – and it’s free
Want to see some old wonders but don’t fancy forking out £33 for 40 minutes with a tapestry? Our critic celebrates the British treasures you can see all year round – from monstrous crypt carvings t...
theguardian.com
Putin ties himself to ruling party as war fatigue bites
United Russia is campaigning with the president for the first time in nearly 20 years
ft.com
Is AI an exoskeleton for the mind?
Technology that helps people do things they couldn’t otherwise achieve can also lead to atrophy
ft.com
Magnificent Seven stocks shed $2.3tn in Wall Street tech rotation
Investors switch to soaring chipmakers benefiting from hyperscalers’ vast AI spending
ft.com
Heavy corporate AI spenders add staff faster than peers
Study of 22,000 US companies challenges fears that generative AI will trigger broad job losses
ft.com
Elliott’s acolytes: how Paul Singer’s hedge fund became a spinout factory
The vaunted investor has spawned a small army of new firms mirroring Julian Robertson’s ‘Tiger cubs’
ft.com
Morocco through to World Cup round of 16 with shootout win over Netherlands
Morocco came from behind to knock the Netherlands out in the round of 32, beating them 3-2 on penalties.
aljazeera.com
Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.
co.uk
How Germany were handed a World Cup humbling and what it means to Paraguay
As well as Gill's heroics, Paraguay's unlikely victory was founded on coach Alfaro's unshakeable faith in his defenders.
aljazeera.com
US education faces ‘a crisis for low-wealth students’
Andre Perry tells This is America that going to college still pays, but low-wealth students carry most of the debt.
aljazeera.com
Businesses face up to budget-busting AI bills
A shift to usage-based pricing and new models is making companies rethink spending
ft.com
Scientists may have finally found how Alzheimer's spreads through the brain
A common brain protein may be giving Alzheimer’s disease an unexpected way to spread, carrying toxic Tau proteins from damaged neurons into healthy ones. By blocking these harmful protein packages...
sciencedaily.com
Inside Paraguay's tears of joy over their seismic World Cup shock
How Paraguay marked one of the biggest wins in their footballing history with euphoric celebrations.
co.uk
'Germany play one way - and it doesn't work anymore'
The team in the studio talk about what went wrong for Germany as they go out of the World Cup to Paraguay
co.uk
UN ordering 10,000 body bags for Venezuela as death toll expected to rise
The UN says it is procuring 10,000 body bags for Venezuela, warning the death toll will rise.
aljazeera.com
The end for Nagelsmann? Germany suffer their 'next football nightmare'
Germany make a shock last-32 exit against Paraguay, losing a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time to pile pressure on boss Julian Nagelsmann.
co.uk
Fears for people deported from US to Venezuela hours before earthquakes hit
Search for deportees from US continues in the rubble of the hotel they were taken to in Venezuela's La Guaira city.
aljazeera.com
Fear grows in Johannesburg market as anti-migrant ‘deadline’ looms
An unofficial June 30 deadline was set by anti-immigration groups for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.
aljazeera.com
Scientists say creatine may help fight depression
Creatine is best known as a muscle-building supplement, but scientists are now investigating whether it could also help treat depression by boosting the brain's energy supply. A new review examined...
sciencedaily.com
Vibe coding platform Base44 launches own model as AI startups seek defensibility
Wix-owned vibe coding platform Base44 has started rolling out its own AI model — with hopes that it will eventually outperform frontier models.
techcrunch.com
Paraguay coach salutes ‘extraordinary’ World Cup win over Germany
Paraguay produced arguably the greatest World Cup upset as Germany was defeated 4-3 on penalties in the last 32.
aljazeera.com
Australia’s next summer isn’t guaranteed to be the hottest yet – but it’s looking likely | Milton Speer and Lance M Leslie
A warm start to winter is part of a global trend of extreme and unseasonable temperatures caused by global heatingMany parts of Australia have already broken early winter maximum and minimum temper...
theguardian.com
Families hold out hope for survivors five days after Venezuela earthquakes
Search and rescue operations continue in Caracas, Venezuela nearly five days after the devastating double earthquakes.
aljazeera.com
Germany beaten on penalties as Paraguay reach last 16
Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
co.uk
Relive thrilling penalty shootout between Germany and Paraguay
Watch every penalty from Germany's last 32 match against Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup.
co.uk
Keiko Fujimori leads in Peruvian presidential race as vote count concludes
Daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori says the country is closer to 'order and hope' after prolonged vote count.
aljazeera.com
Canale scores winning penalty after Tah blazes over as Germany knocked out
Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup on penalties as Jonathan Tah blazes over in sudden death before Jose Canale scores the winning penalty.
co.uk
Iran war live: Tehran denies Trump’s claims of meeting in Doha
Trump says meeting with Iran will take place in Doha today but Tehran says there are no plans for talks in coming days.
aljazeera.com
Extreme Weather Will Upend U.S.-China Competition
The cost of falling behind on climate adaptation.