Switzerland break Colombian hearts with first shoot-out success
Switzerland held their nerve to edge a tight and cagey contest with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out success over unfortunate Colombia and seal a quarter-final meeting with World Cup holders Argentina on Sa...
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Switzerland face Argentina in World Cup quarterfinal after beating Colombia
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties in World Cup last 16 to set up quarterfinal meeting with Argentina.
aljazeera.com
Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".
co.uk
Fulham appoint Arbeloa as Silva's successor
Fulham appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract, succeeding Marco Silva who left for Benfica.
co.uk
U.S. Strikes Iran and Reimposes Sanctions After Tanker Attacks
Negotiations between Iran and the United States have been paused until after multiday funeral ceremonies in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader who was killed on the first day of...
nytimes.com
Djokovic wins marathon battle to set up Wimbledon semi-final vs Sinner
Novak Djokovic won a gruelling five-set battle with Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up a semi-final with reigning Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner.
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Egypt buoyed by praise for World Cup heroics despite controversial exit
From fans in Gaza to world leaders and supporters on social media, Egypt won hearts, even if they lost to Argentina.
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'Atrocious' - India captain Shreyas left seething by record T20 defeat
India captain Shreyas Iyer branded his side's 125-run defeat as "atrocious" after England inflicted a record T20 loss on the reigning world champions.
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Meta rolls out Muse, a new AI image generator
The new image-generating model has numerous use cases, including advertising, decorating and creator-based opportunities.
techcrunch.com
Littler out to win back-to-back titles as World Matchplay field confirmed
Luke Littler will be out to defend his Betfred World Matchplay title later this month as the world champion headlines a star-studded field heading to the Winter Gardens in Blackpool for this year's...
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Egypt were ‘cheated’ in World Cup loss to Argentina, coach Hassan says
'Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition,' Hassan said after his team was knocked out.
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Meta Now Lets Anyone Use Your Instagram Photos in AI Images—Unless You Opt Out
As part of Meta’s Muse Image model rollout, Instagram users with public accounts need to opt out to block AI generations of their content.
wired.com
US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran.
co.uk
Zimbabwe’s President Signs Law Extending His Term
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe at the United Nations headquarters in New York City in 2022.
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Penelope Keith, Effortlessly Posh Star of British Sitcoms, Dies at 86
Penelope Keith in 1977 in a scene from the sitcom “The Good Life.”
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The fury and heartbreak of Egypt's stunning World Cup collapse
BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.
co.uk
OpenAI’s Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company
Joshua Achiam spent nearly nine years at OpenAI researching AI safety and made a memorable appearance in the Musk v. Altman trial.
wired.com
Egypt boss slams 'unfair' officiating and claims World Cup 'directed towards Argentina'
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan said the referee was "unfair" and claimed the World Cup was "directed towards Argentina" following their dramatic 3-2 defeat in the last 16.
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England enjoy stunning victory as India fall to record T20 defeat
England take an unassailable 2-0 lead in their five match series after stunning India in the third T20 at Trent Bridge, bowling them for just 76 in 11.4 overs, to secure a 125-run win, which is Ind...
co.uk
Nasdaq vs Dow: How are the key indices different as SpaceX joins one?
SpaceX joins Nasdaq-100 after IPO, bypassing traditional three-month trading rule for inclusion in the tech-heavy index.
aljazeera.com
Marine Le Pen’s Court Battle Is Latest Clash Between Populists and Watchdogs
Marine Le Pen leaving court in Paris on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
GB's Patten reaches Wimbledon doubles semi-finals
Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finland's Harri Heliovaara complete another comeback victory to reach the Wimbledon men's doubles semi-finals.
co.uk
Venezuela buries earthquake victims as death toll reaches 3,535
Mass burials have begun at La Esperanza Cemetery in Venezuela's La Guaira
aljazeera.com
Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career
Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
co.uk
Pro-Palestine MEP Rima Hassan arrives at trial for ‘glorifying terrorism’
‘No one is safe anymore.’ This is what French MEP Rima Hassan told a crowd as she arrived at her trial in Paris.
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New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting
The footage shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking garage and running across a roof.
co.uk
'They've been hammered' - Rashid wicket inflicts record loss on India
Adil Rashid picks up the final wicket of Varun Chakravarthy at Trent Bridge as England inflict India's heaviest T20 defeat, with the tourists bowled out for 76 to lose by 125 runs.
co.uk
Trump lashes out at NATO as first day of summit wraps in Turkiye
Leaders have gathered in Ankara for a two-day summit slated to cover defence spending and the Russia-Ukraine war.
aljazeera.com
Why the rise of open source AI isn’t hurting Anthropic … yet
Open-source models’ success isn’t coming at the expense of frontier labs. Instead, they each seem to capture two phases of the same life-cycle.
techcrunch.com
New footage shown at Kirk hearing shows man on rooftop near shooting scene
The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial.
co.uk
Microsoft joins AI cost-cutting trend by relying more on its own models
Microsoft is the latest Silicon Valley giant to cut back on its AI spending.
techcrunch.com
Deadly landslide buries tunnel construction site in India
At least five people were killed after a massive landslide buried a tunnel construction site in Kerala
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Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India
England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.
co.uk
England hand abject India their biggest T20I defeat to take 2-0 series lead
England handed an abject India their record defeat in T20 internationals as they won the third T20I at Trent Bridge by 125 runs to storm into a 2-0 series lead.
skysports.com
Discord admits AI moderation bug wrongfully banned users over harmless images
Discord has acknowledged that a bug in its AI moderation system mistakenly banned more than 8,000 users over the past two months, after harmless images—including spreadsheets, chessboards, game tex...
techcrunch.com
Argentina come from two down to beat Egypt in World Cup classic
Argentina produced an astonishing comeback to keep their World Cup alive as they recovered from two down to beat Egypt 3-2 in stoppage-time.
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Argentina make incredible late comeback to beat Egypt
Argentina survive an almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
co.uk
‘My friends are very anti him’: Clacton weary at prospect of Farage byelection
The Reform leader’s constituents weren’t very enthusiastic about their MP, or Westminster politics in generalIt was one of the most-watched contests of the 2024 general election, where Nigel Farage...
theguardian.com
The Symbols We Saw at Khamenei’s Funeral
Abdi Latif Dahir, a Middle East correspondent for The Times, explains the messages behind recurring symbols at the dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
nytimes.com
Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court
The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year.
co.uk
I.O.C. Lifts Russia’s Olympic Suspension, Clearing the Way for 2028
The Russian Olympic Committee building in Moscow on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Villa and Belgium midfielder Onana ruptures ACL on World Cup duty
Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana ruptures an anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Belgium at the World Cup.
co.uk
Springboks will provide rising Scots with true yardstick
Scotland have risen to fifth in the world rankings after beating Argentina, but Saturday's visit to South Africa will be a true test of their perceived improvement, writes Andy Burke.
co.uk
Clemens survives Woodhouse comeback to win first PDC title
Gabriel Clemens survived an incredible comeback from Luke Woodhouse to win his first PDC event, after securing an 8-6 win over the Englishman in the final of Players Championship 24.
skysports.com
‘They brought me here to kill me’ says Gaza doctor in Israeli prison
‘They brought me here to kill me’ says Gaza doctor in Israeli prison
aljazeera.com
France’s Marine Le Pen must wear ankle tag after appeal ruling
A French appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing European Parliament funds.
aljazeera.com
Google’s Pixel event is set for August 12
Google's upcoming event in August will introduce new Pixel devices.
techcrunch.com
Revealed: Farage’s £5m gift reported to UK crime agency over money laundering concerns
Exclusive: Latest Guardian revelation about gift from cryptocurrency tycoon comes as Reform UK leader forces byelectionThe £5m gift to Nigel Farage by a cryptocurrency billionaire was reported to t...
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Argentina stage stunning late comeback to beat Egypt in World Cup last 16
Holders Argentina survive huge scare to earn a 3-2 win over Egypt and reach the World Cup quarterfinals.
aljazeera.com
How Messi defied time and his own struggles to conjure epic comeback
Lionel Messi's career has been intertwined with that of Cristiano Ronaldo for what must seem like forever for the pair. For much of the game against Egypt, Argentina's captain had looked set to fol...
skysports.com
Nigel Farage rejects scrutiny from UK parliament and calls a ‘people v establishment’ byelection
Reform UK leader says he has ‘never been angrier’ – but opposition leaders accuse him of a ‘desperate stunt’UK politics live – latest updatesFlanked by union jack flags, with a spectacular view of...
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SpaceX shares slide as it joins the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100
Musk-led company joined the index on Tuesday, less than a month after its stock market debut on June 12.
aljazeera.com
Meta releases first image model since Zuckerberg’s AI overhaul
Muse Spark Image will be integrated into tech giant’s AI chatbot and its Instagram photo app
ft.com
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will run for president
Politician sets up unprecedented election campaign next year by a convicted candidate
ft.com
Fernandez header seals dramatic Argentina comeback
Enzo Fernandez scores late to give Argentina the lead against Egypt in their last 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.
co.uk
French far-right leader Le Pen says will run in 2027 presidential election
Her announcement followed a court ruling that reduced the length of time she was banned from holding public office.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on Nigel Farage’s byelection stunt: spectacle is not scrutiny | Editorial
The Reform UK leader wants voters to overrule parliamentary accountability. Labour should expose the trick, then offer a politics that worksNigel Farage, Brexit’s snake-oil salesman, is at it again...
theguardian.com
IOC provisionally lifts ban on Russian athletes
Russian athletes could be allowed to compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it will provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian O...
skysports.com
Did VAR correctly rule out this Egypt goal?
Mostafa Zico has his goal for Egypt ruled out following a VAR review, for a foul on Lisandro Martinez in the build up, during their World Cup last 16 match in Atlanta.
co.uk
NASA Transfers ‘Hundred Acre Wood’ to Patuxent Research Refuge
NASA ceremonially transferred ownership of about 105 acres of wooded land at its Goddard Space Flight Center’s Greenbelt, Maryland, campus Tuesday to the adjoining Patuxent Research Refuge, managed...
nasa.gov
Tornadoes kill 17 in central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore
Severe rain and winds lash southern Guangxi and central Hubei provinces, with President Xi urging an 'all out' response.
aljazeera.com
A quick guide to Nigel Farage’s gamble
Reform UK leader has responded to scrutiny of his finances by calling a by-election that may yet fall flat
ft.com
NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft Wakes from Hibernation in Good Health
Following its longest hibernation period ever of nearly a year, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has emerged in good health and is ready to begin transmitting science data gathered in the distant Kui...
nasa.gov
Arsenal set to sign Meslier on free transfer after Leeds exit
Arsenal are set to seal the signing of goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer
co.uk
Tories and Labour try to call Nigel Farage’s bluff
Mainstream parties denounce Reform UK leader’s by-election ‘gimmick’ and decide not to stand against him
ft.com
Scorecard: England vs India, third T20 international
Latest score from the third T20 international of the five-match series between England and India at Trent Bridge. Watch on Sky Sports Cricket.
skysports.com
Netflix dabbles in shorter video content with its new set of publisher deals with Variety, others
Netflix is bringing 2- to 20-minute videos to its platform through new partnerships with digital publishers, including Rolling Stone and Variety.
techcrunch.com
How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions
The US has imposed sanctions on Rwandan companies it says helped finance armed groups through the illicit minerals trade
aljazeera.com
Repression Turns to Rage After Quakes in Venezuela
People look for their relatives in the rubble of a public housing complex in La Guaira, Venezuela on Friday, after twin earthquakes destroyed it.
nytimes.com
Nordic Combined dropped from 2030 Winter Olympics
The 2030 Winter Olympics will be the first edition not to feature Nordic Combined after the sport was removed from the schedule due lack of competitions and public interest.
co.uk
IOC lifts suspension, paves way for Russians to compete at LA 2028 Olympics
No decision yet on whether Russia may display its flag, colours or have its anthem played at the Games.
aljazeera.com
How AI is changing the world of retail investment
Excessive regulation could hamper innovation and harm savers
ft.com
Why do we see empty seats at Wimbledon's show courts?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why there are often empty seats in the crowd at Wimbledon, despite high ticket sales
co.uk
What happened in the first half of the Argentina vs Egypt World Cup match?
Egypt score a goal and then save a Messi penalty to keep the reigning champions at bay in Atlanta.
aljazeera.com
LIVE: Switzerland vs Colombia – FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16
Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Switzerland play Colombia in round of 16 knockout stage.
aljazeera.com
England's Best Since 1966 - Tuchel's Biggest Statement Yet?
Is this what World Cup winners look like?
co.uk
I’m rich – defend me, be happy for me, says Farage to poor voters in Clacton. They are just his collateral damage | John Harris
The Reform UK leader’s ruse to head off scrutiny by forcing a byelection may work, but it’s all about him: no one else gains anything from itMost people who closely follow British politics probably...
theguardian.com
Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: The worst breaches of 2026 so far
From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026.
techcrunch.com
Why Farage is quitting as an MP amid scrutiny over gifts – but will stand again
Reform UK leader is to force a byelection in his Clacton seat as he reveals he faces a second parliamentary inquiryNigel Farage has said he will resign as the MP for Clacton, and fight the resultin...
theguardian.com
US trade deficit surges amid artificial intelligence spending boom
Imbalance soars to $77.6bn in May as imports outpaced exports, driven by pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
aljazeera.com
Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda after finance row
His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".
co.uk
Watch: Clacton's mixed views on Farage's resignation
Nigel Farage announced he is resigning as an MP, triggering a by-election he will stand in.
co.uk
Ghana delays visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests
Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.
co.uk
Nige throws the world’s biggest temper tantrum before grand byelection reveal
The Reform leader was determined to fight for the right to receive gifts from Thai crypto billionaires and convicted fraudstersIt’s the heavyweight contest of the year. The Establishment v the Esta...
theguardian.com
Artemis II Crew and Apollo 14 Moon Tree
In this photograph, the Artemis II crew participates in the dedication of the Apollo 14 Moon tree at the Lunar Receiving Park at NASA’s Johnson Space Center on June 25, 2026. This tree is a s...
nasa.gov
A Supreme Leader’s Final Crowds
What you could see when Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin was being driven to a public space in Tehran.
nytimes.com
Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway?
Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from across the North Sea?
co.uk
Nigel Farage resigns to stand in ‘people vs establishment’ byelection – The Latest
Nigel Farage has announced his resignation as the MP for Clacton, triggering a byelection in which he intends to stand as a candidate. The Reform UK leader is under scrutiny over his finances, with...
theguardian.com
Balogun decision could lead to football 'cesspit'
Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister says there is a risk of "an absolute cesspit" of political interference in football after USA striker Folarin Balogun avoided a ban at the World Cup.
co.uk
Inside Liverpool's pre-season plans as Iraola starts work
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has arrived at the club's training ground and is preparing to start work with his new squad ahead of the Premier League season.
co.uk
'Am I a veteran now?' - Gauff through to first Wimbledon semi-final
Coco Gauff is through to her first Wimbledon semi-final after battling to a comeback victory over fellow American Jessica Pegula.
co.uk
Sinner beats Struff to reach Wimbledon semi-finals
Jannik Sinner moves a step closer to defending his Wimbledon title with victory over Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the semi-finals.
co.uk
Nigel Farage resigns as MP, will run in UK by-election
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election and stand again.
aljazeera.com
X adds a video editor to encourage creators to post original content, not stolen reposts
X is rolling out a new video editor and recorder for iOS with multilingual captions, green screen effects, and other editing tools.
techcrunch.com
How much does playing in the World Cup pay?
How much does playing in the World Cup pay?
aljazeera.com
Russian athletes could compete at LA 2028 Olympics
Russian athletes could be allowed to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles as the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifts their suspension.
co.uk
Dolly Parton musical set for Broadway this winter: ‘a dream come true’
After a run in Nashville, Dolly: A True Original Musical is set to open in New York in DecemberDolly Parton will celebrate turning 81 with the opening of a musical about her life on Broadway later...
theguardian.com
Sunshine: Danny Boyle’s space slasher plays out like an atheist’s worst nightmare
This 2007 science-fiction thriller is a who’s-who of brilliant actors right before they made it big, and is basically Project Hail Mary’s older, emo cousinIf you enjoyed Project Hail Mary but could...
theguardian.com
Farage bids to be ringmaster of his own circus
In forcing a by-election, the Reform UK leader is making the only smart move available to him
ft.com
Reform UK’s Farage resigns as MP amid funding scandal, forcing by-election
Nigel Farage says he's 'done nothing wrong' as parliament investigates undeclared benefits he accepted from a fraudster.
aljazeera.com
From James Van Der Beek to Carrie Fisher: TV’s greatest posthumous performances
New Legally Blonde prequel Elle features a lovely appearance from the late Dawson’s Creek actor. Here are some of television’s other fantastic post-death appearancesThose watching Amazon’s Legally...
theguardian.com
Nigel Farage resigns to trigger by-election in which he will stand
Following parliamentary standards investigations, the Reform UK politician announced his resignation and intention to stand in a by-election in Clacton.
co.uk
AI law startup Norm raises $120M, hits unicorn valuation
AI law startup Norm has raised a $120 million Series C round led by Kholsa Ventures, valuing the startup at $1.2 billion.
techcrunch.com
Watch: Farage resigns to trigger by-election he will stand in
In a statement filmed by Reform UK Nigel Farage announced he will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election which he will stand in.
co.uk
Next PM needs to wake UK up to threat of war, ex-Nato chief warns
Lord Robertson urges the next prime minister to look again at the UK's level of spending on defence.
co.uk
Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag
The National Rally leader now has to decide whether she will run with an electronic tag and will speak on TV later.
co.uk
Burnham urged to ditch ‘dangerous’ UK-US NHS drug deal
Exclusive: health groups call on expected next prime minister to rip up agreement, which analysis suggests could lead to 229,000 excess deaths by 2036UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham i...
theguardian.com
The World Cup is exposing the contradictions of national identity
Teams shaped by migration and diaspora are challenging exclusionary ideas of who belongs.
aljazeera.com
U.K. Live Updates: Farage Says He Will Resign as Lawmaker, Forcing Special Election
Nigel Farage speaks to the news media at the Havering Town Hall after the results of the local elections in the London Borough of Havering, Britain, in May.
nytimes.com
Mbappe slams racism by Paraguay’s Amarilla at World Cup: What we know
Footballers of African descent are often subjected to racist abuse on and off the pitch.
aljazeera.com
Farage Says He Will Resign From UK’s Parliament, Setting Off a By-Election
Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing party Reform U.K., has come under increasing pressure after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts and donations.
nytimes.com
Farage Says He Will Resign From UK’s Parliament to Trigger a By-Election
Nigel Farage speaks to the news media at the Havering Town Hall after the results of the local elections in the London Borough of Havering, Britain, in May.
nytimes.com
Can Fery keeping winning at Wimbledon? Brit plays 'proper' grass-court tennis
Former doubles specialist Jamie Murray and coach Jamie Delgado are not surprised by the rise of British tennis star Arthur Fery – but can the 'awkward' 5ft 9in player overcome a persistent no...
skysports.com
YouTube golfer included in Last-Chance Qualifier for The Open
A YouTube golf star, a former Amateur Champion and multiple DP World Tour winners have been confirmed in the line-up for the Last-Chance Qualifier ahead of The Open.
skysports.com
Shahrnush Parsipur, Iranian author of Women Without Men, dies at 80
The revered writer and political exile’s publisher says her ‘legacy in literary history can’t be compared to anyone else’s’Shahrnush Parsipur, the celebrated Iranian writer whose subversive works o...
theguardian.com
Prince Harry Loses Privacy Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Publisher
Prince Harry arriving at a court in London, in January. He and other celebrities had accused Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail, of intruding into their private lives.
nytimes.com
Ushida Findlay review: the mighty culture clash that gave us the dazzling Soft and Hairy House
V&A DundeeWhen Kathryn Findlay and Eisaku Ushida joined forces, a sensual kind of architecture was born – resulting in a hairy blue pod in Tokyo and a starfish beach palace in Qatar‘The future...
theguardian.com
At least nine police officers killed in southwestern Pakistan attack
Shahid Rind, a spokesman for the Balochistan government, says 15 assailants killed in 'clearance operations'.
aljazeera.com
These New Smart Glasses From Solos Come With a Privacy Shield for the Cameras
You can clip a cover over the cameras, which could be a double-edged sword.
wired.com
Act soon to change ‘unsustainable’ direction of UK debt, OBR warns
Forecaster says curtailing rising costs such as health and pensions ‘are today’s challenge, not just tomorrow’s’Business live – latest updatesPolicymakers must act to prevent public debt rising uns...
theguardian.com
‘It still haunts me’: the puppet show Dracula that’s definitely not for small children
The dreaded bloodsucker will be getting his fangs into the Edinburgh fringe this year – in a deeply creepy, liberty-taking show with a sisterly twist. We meet its directorWho is your Dracula? Max S...
theguardian.com
Argentina vs Egypt LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates as Argentina play Egypt in the round of 16 knockout stage.
aljazeera.com
French far-right leader Le Pen cleared to run for president
Appeals court shortens sentence for embezzlement but electronic monitoring could hinder her ability to campaign
ft.com
France appeals court opens door for Le Pen presidential run, with ankle tag
Paris appeals court rules Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds but reduces the ban on her holding public office.
aljazeera.com
Ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz: What that means for ongoing talks
While marine traffic in Hormuz has steadily risen, vague provisions on the strait remain contentious in peace talks.
aljazeera.com
Watch World Cup Day 26: Co-hosts USA and Ronaldo’s Portugal eliminated
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
aljazeera.com
Rise of non-compete clauses blamed for harming productivity
Increase recorded by OECD, with restrictions extending to lower-paid roles despite moves to curb clauses in some countries
ft.com
Savi’s app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom
The company just raised $7 million in seed funding, and is launching its app for iPhone and Android on Tuesday.
techcrunch.com
9.1m watch England's epic win over Mexico
A peak audience of 9.1 million tuned in overnight to watch England beat Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
co.uk
Arsenal vs Chelsea and Manchester derby among Sky PL games in opening weeks
Premier League champions Arsenal against London rivals Chelsea, the Manchester derby at Old Trafford and Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola's return to Bournemouth will all be shown live on Sky Spo...
skysports.com
Estonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse.
Long before fentanyl swept American streets, Estonia battled the drug — and won.
nytimes.com
Ex-Nato chief behind defence review says Starmer’s military spending plan is too little, too late
George Robertson warns prime minister’s defence investment plan fails to meet scale of challenge facing the UKThe former Nato chief who led the government’s defence review has criticised the prime...
theguardian.com
The space bit of SpaceX is worth $8 a share, says Morgan Stanley
You miss all the moonshots you don’t take
ft.com
‘I presumed kids’ books were written by people who were white and dead’: new children’s laureate Patrice Lawrence
The author of Orangeboy, Indigo Donut and Is That Your Mama? plans to use her two-year term to ensure children isolated from reading get involvedWhen Patrice Lawrence got the call asking her to bec...
theguardian.com
Former Afghanistan fast bowler Zadran dies aged 38
Former Afghanistan fast bowler and "foundation-laying figure" Shapoor Zadran dies at the age of 38.
co.uk
The superstar double act that became England's Wonderwall
With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is.
co.uk
‘An absolute triumph’: first reactions to Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey are ectastic
Following the film’s premiere, critics are already calling the historical epic a best picture Oscar contender. Here’s what they had to sayThe Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s three-hour version of Home...
theguardian.com
Belgium’s World Cup Win Over U.S. Fuels Triumph and Snark in Europe
Belgium fans celebrating their team’s 4-1 World Cup win against the United States in Seattle on Monday.
nytimes.com
Egypt coach makes impassioned plea for Palestine in pre-match conference
Egypt coach makes impassioned plea for Palestine in pre-match conference
aljazeera.com
‘It affected my confidence in my pussy’: gen X punk legends rage at menopause festival
At Menopunkapalooza, riot grrrls sang and rallied around a topic still taboo today: women’s health during midlifeThe music festival Menopunkapalooza began with the ceremonial application of an estr...
theguardian.com
Amundi Evian Championship: Guide to women's fourth major of 2026
The women's major season continues this week at the Amundi Evian Championship, with extended coverage from Evian Resort Golf Club in France live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
The Responsibility to Protect doctrine can be resurrected
The legal norm has been manipulated and forgotten. But today it is needed more than ever
aljazeera.com
BTS review – pure joy and astonishing versatility at K-pop titans’ first UK show in seven years
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, LondonFans and cynics are putty in the boyband’s hands as the lads lark their way through a catalogue of tracks that ricochet from hard rap to buttery popThe 2001 film Jo...
theguardian.com
What is the new Gaza administration as Hamas dissolves government?
The NCAG will oversee civilian affairs such as health and education, as well as security.
aljazeera.com
UK High Court to rule in Prince Harry’s Daily Mail privacy case
UK High Court to rule on a privacy case brought by Prince Harry against Daily Mail publisher.
aljazeera.com
Murley injury compounds England's back-three selection headache
England have called up Emmanuel Iyogun and Chandler Cunningham-South to replace Cadan Murley and Beno Obano, both of whom suffered injuries in the 45-21 defeat to South Africa in Johannesburg.
skysports.com
New lawsuit alleges US shared asylum application details with Iran
A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is divulging details of Iranian asylum seekers to the government of Iran.
npr.org
The Last One for the Road review – ageing-boozer tragicomedy offers drunken antics on the road to Venice
Two optimistic drinkers bumble around with a lovelorn student in tow in a depressing yet funny, faintly baffling tragicomedyFrancesco Sossai’s new film is not one that recognises the spoilsport cli...
theguardian.com
Erling Haaland Is Everywhere at the World Cup. Most of It Is AI
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland isn’t just a footballer anymore. He’s become an internet character perpetuated by fans and AI.
wired.com
People Used to Control Machines. They Don’t Anymore
In a world regulated by devices, humanity has become disconnected from the physical world—from stick-shift cars to postcards.
wired.com
Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons
Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi will meet in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday with their nations' hopes resting firmly on their shoulders.
co.uk
British Space Startup Launches Longevity Lab Into Orbit
The lab will beam back data to train AI models to predict how proteins behind age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and certain cancers behave.
wired.com
Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific
Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United States.
nytimes.com
‘Serious consequences’: Farage attacks Sky News after question about George Cottrell
Reform UK leader confronts journalist after question about gifts from friend and convicted fraudsterUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has said Sky News bosses face “serious consequences...
theguardian.com
USA crashes out after 4–1 defeat to Belgium
Belgium thrashed the USA 4–1 to knock the host nation out of the World Cup, leaving home fans stunned.
aljazeera.com
SpaceX wins bullish recommendations from Wall Street banks
Morgan Stanley gives Musk’s AI and rocket stock $300 price target as quiet period ends following record IPO
ft.com
‘You never truly quit’: how RuneScape survived to 25 – and beyond
The massively multiplayer online role-playing game has grown into a virtual social space and part of daily life for thousands of playersIn a small stone chapel, on the edgelands of a medieval wilde...
theguardian.com
FIFA World Cup: Argentina vs Egypt, Ronaldo exit and Mbappe condemns racism
Argentina continue their knockout journey against Egypt as Switzerland and Colombia also fight for progression.
aljazeera.com
Estonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse.
Long before fentanyl swept American streets, Estonia battled the drug — and won.
nytimes.com
Rachel Aviv: ‘There’s a way of writing about motherhood that can be very sentimental and boring’
As one of today’s greatest essayists, the Pulitzer-nominated writer’s new book investigates why the mother-daughter relationship is the most complex bond of allInterviewing Rachel Aviv is a great w...
theguardian.com
Low-cost loans for solar panels could save households hundreds on bills – thinktanks
New Economics Foundation and Finance Innovation Lab suggest loan scheme backed by Bank of England could benefit up to 8m homesMillions of UK households could save hundreds of pounds a year on their...
theguardian.com
‘I’ve always used my voice online’: the rapid rise of photographer Misan Harriman – and what happened next
After a career as a City headhunter, Harriman took up photography eight years ago and became well known for his protest images. He was soon shooting the cover of Vogue and made chair of the Southba...
theguardian.com
As Messi Dominates the World Cup, a War Is Waged Over Maradona’s Image
Portraits of Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona at a match in Dallas last month.
nytimes.com
'Overturn this' - Belgium mock Trump and FIFA after USA World Cup exit
Belgium players appeared to mock US President Donald Trump and FIFA after eliminating co-hosts USA from the World Cup.
skysports.com
Cut the Alien Jokes, These Mysterious Spheres Are Likely Space Debris
The discovery bemused residents of a small town in northeastern Australia. The objects appear to be junk from a space launch, the country’s space agency said.
nytimes.com
Former Chelsea boss Rosenior named Paris FC manager
Liam Rosenior is back in football management with Ligue 1 club Paris FC after being sacked by Chelsea in April.
co.uk
What are Pickford's best attributes? Mary Earps gives her take...
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps picks out Jordan Pickford's top three attributes as the he prepares to face Erling Haaland in the World Cup.
skysports.com
Switzerland vs Colombia: World Cup last 16: Prediction, start time and news
Colombia, the World Cup's dangerous outsiders, take on Switzerland in Vancouver for a place in the quarterfinals.
aljazeera.com
After Iran war upheaval, global shipping eyes return to status quo
Industry known for its resilience is likely to emerge from war relatively unchanged, analysts say.
aljazeera.com
Labour asks Electoral Commission to investigate claims Farage broke electoral law by not disclosing gifts – UK politics live
Parliamentary authorities are already looking into a £5m donation to the Reform Uk leader from the crypto billionaire Christopher HarborneThe latest episode of the Guardian’s Politics Weekly UK pod...
theguardian.com
Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine
As Russia faces challenges on the frontlines and at home, President Putin's backers decry Kyiv's Western allies.
aljazeera.com
Life Support review – quietly devastating medics’ eye view of the war in Gaza
In the absence of foreign media, doctors are valuable witnesses to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Daniele Rugo’s documentaryDying children and grieving parents are a fact of her work says Canadian pa...
theguardian.com
We Are Not Machines by Sarah O’Connor review – can dignity at work survive the tech revolution?
A Financial Times journalist ponders the future of labour in world increasingly dominated by AI and automationIt’s never been easy to land and keep a decent job. But it feels like it’s getting hard...
theguardian.com
The best to never win the World Cup, Ronaldo and Portugal must find new paths
Cristiano Ronaldo's contribution to the game cannot be questioned. One of the greatest ever to do it on the pitch.
skysports.com
Madonna was always anti-nostalgia. But looking back on Confessions II has revitalised her music
The veteran pop diva has pressed rewind to move forward on her new record – and beneath the bangers fizz a host of emotionally charged memories• Confessions II review – nostalgic dancefloor trip sp...
theguardian.com
NATO’s Turkiye summit live: Trump, leaders to meet in Ankara
Defence spending and support for Ukraine's military needs are expected to top the agenda of summit in Turkish capital.
aljazeera.com
Why would we show an optical illusion to a monkey or a sparrow? To learn how they experience time, of course | Ishan Singhal
Animals may inhabit the same world as us, but new research shows how their perceptions of what is around them differsImagine standing in your garden. A bumblebee whizzes overhead too quickly to fol...
theguardian.com
Edinburgh festival 2026: 10 terrific shows we’ve already reviewed
From returning comedy award winner Sam Nicoresti to Flo & Joan’s cheeky One Man Musical, these are surefire standouts at the fringeEdinburgh festival 2026 reviewsIt may contain a brief moment o...
theguardian.com
England trying to fast track James' recovery ahead of Norway
England’s medics are working hard on Reece James in the hope that he may be able to help England’s right-back crisis and play some part in the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on...
skysports.com
Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.
npr.org
The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka
Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago.
co.uk
New Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
Vessels anchored near Muscat, Oman, last month.
nytimes.com
Meet 'Project 2029' — and its war on the annoyance economy
Remember Project 2025? Democrats are building their own governing blueprint, and one proposal takes aim at the "annoyance economy": robocalls, endless hold times, hidden fees and other everyday fru...
npr.org
France’s Court of Appeal to rule on Le Pen conviction – what it’s all about
The far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.
aljazeera.com
NATO summit begins: Who is attending and what is at stake?
Trump warns NATO members ahead of summit, as European nations prepare to announce record defence spending.
aljazeera.com
China sentences former local official to death in $324m corruption case
Yang Youlin, an ex-official in the eastern city Nanjing, accepted bribes in exchange for business favours, court says.
aljazeera.com
Sun stoppers: seven ways to keep your home cool this summer
You can keep temperatures down without the cost – or environmental price – of air conditioning. Here’s some tips and tricksThe best fans to keep you cool in 2026 – tried and testedIn the UK we are...
theguardian.com
Call of My Life review – bright and breezy Nigerian call-centre romcom is just right for summer
Uzoamaka Power’s broken-hearted, lovable worker falls for a charming customer in this delightful, deftly written taleHere is a delightful Nigerian romcom, in which Soluchi, or “Sol” (played by Uzoa...
theguardian.com
Fuel on the fire: why oil companies are profiting as the world gets dangerously hot
The scientific consensus is that burning fossil fuels drives the climate crisis, yet the world’s biggest oil companies are planning to increase productionAs the world swelters in ever more dangerou...
theguardian.com
Country People by Daniel Mason review – a joyful follow-up to North Woods
This fantastical journey through family, folktales and a world beneath our feet is witty, uplifting and gorgeously writtenDaniel Mason’s latest novel sees him return to the verdant New England land...
theguardian.com
Palestine weekly: One thousand days of genocide in Gaza
Gaza marks 1,000 days of Israel's genocidal war, with at least 1,072 killed since October 'ceasefire'.
aljazeera.com
Sorry USA riled for World Cup thrashing by Belgium despite Balogun reprieve
Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said his side’s win felt like a measure of justice after FIFA’s decision on Balogun.
aljazeera.com
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 30
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
co.uk
TV tonight: six people join an Amish community for this new reality series
How will the group cope when they leave behind the trappings of modern society? Plus: a double bill of a cracking gay dating show. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, TLCTapping into the cultur...
theguardian.com
‘Limited damage’: Upcoming Bollywood film angers Kashmir pellet gun victims
Makers of Chauhaan accused of mocking more than 1,000 Kashmiris partially or completely blinded by pellet shotguns.
aljazeera.com
Egyptians dream of toppling Argentina in historic World Cup match
Streets lined with flags, conversations centred on one match, and hopes pinned on the team ahead of Egypt vs Argentina.
aljazeera.com
A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part?
Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US' World Cup exit was dominated by talk of Folarin Balogun's avai...
co.uk
Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off July 2026
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in July 2026.
wired.com
Heirs of 'odious' 167-year-old Supreme Court ruling see modern parallels
Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney spoke about reconciliation at a church in the shadow of the Supreme Court last week as the high court wrestled with race and who can be an Am...
npr.org
Trump's NATO pressure campaign continues as summit begins
President Trump's arrival in Ankara kicks off another potentially tense meeting for NATO.
npr.org
Gov. Sherrill ran on freezing electricity rates. Can she bring relief to New Jersey?
Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, campaigned on freezing electricity rates in New Jersey. Six months into her term, can her campaign promises bring relief to the high cost of power in the Garden State?
npr.org
US budget slashing risks losing global scientific edge to China
Experts warn that cuts to US research funding is weakening the country’s scientific and technological capacity.
aljazeera.com
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career ends as Spain defeat Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch for the last time at a World Cup, after Spain beat Portugal 1-0.
aljazeera.com
In NATO’s Next Act, Can Europe Play the Leading Role?
NATO leaders at last year’s summit in The Hague, where member states committed to increase spending on defense sharply by 2035.
nytimes.com
‘I can sense Sinatra enter my body and exit my lungs’: aboard the celebrity impersonators’ cruise
I joined Marilyn Monroe, Walter White, Ozzy Osbourne and other tribute artists on a cruise where imitation is its own art formINT. DECK 7, LE CABARET ROUGE, 11.37pmFrank Sinatra, palming a can of S...
theguardian.com
Labour and the Tories need to outflank the extremists
Kemi Badenoch and Andy Burnham must remember that elections are not fought and won on issues of culture alone
ft.com
Andy Burnham rules out splitting Treasury to avoid disruption
Likely next prime minister has been rethinking Britain’s economic levers to promote regional growth
ft.com
‘Bored? You’re never good enough to get bored!’ Oscar-winner Helen Hunt on great roles, unruly audiences and her RSC debut
The formidable actor talks about the challenge of finding meaty characters, tough times in the US – and co-starring with her dad’s hero Kenneth Branagh in The Cherry OrchardIt’s lunchtime in Stratf...
theguardian.com
How to stop AI becoming the enemy of younger workers
‘Seniority-biased’ hiring patterns in South Korea carry a lesson for the rest of the world
ft.com
Retailers warn over potential scale of Burnham’s proposed warehouse tax
Prospective UK premier wants to fund business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues by placing higher levies on warehouses and other large commercial sites
ft.com
The World Cup From 250 Miles Up
Over the years, astronauts aboard the International Space Station have photographed several of the cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
nasa.gov
China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.
co.uk
Anyone who doesn’t feel for Palestinians is not human: Egypt coach Hassan
Hossam Hassan uses his FIFA World Cup news conference to raise awareness about the plight of Palestinians in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Balogun reprieve ends in anti-climax as US dumped out by Belgium
Folarin Balogun's red card reprieve appeared to hinder rather than help his country as an out-of-sorts USA side were thrashed 4-1 by Belgium to end the co-hosts' World Cup dreams.
skysports.com
Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.
co.uk
US crashes out of World Cup after Trump red card controversy
Reinstated striker Balogun makes little impact as Belgium’s decisive 4-1 win ends host country participation in tournament
ft.com
Cuba sees nationwide power blackout for third time in six months
People in Cuba already faced an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, largely due to a US blockade.
aljazeera.com
Russia sends weapons to help Mali’s government hold off rebel siege
The Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold off a rebel advance.
aljazeera.com
Venezuela earthquakes death toll jumps to more than 3,500
Experts warn of an impending health crisis, with thousands sleeping in crowded temporary shelters.
aljazeera.com
AI just supercharged the race to find room temperature superconductors
Scientists have combined machine learning with quantum physics to discover two new superconductors and create a much faster way to search for many more. The technique could bring researchers signif...
sciencedaily.com
Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China
The reservoir wall in Heng County, Nanning, broke as rivers swelled from the passage of Typhoon Maysak.
co.uk
Netflix invented binge-watching. Now it may have outgrown it.
A new report suggests Netflix viewers aren’t sticking around for Season 2. The bigger issue may be that binge-watching itself is no longer the advantage it once was.
techcrunch.com
Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei
Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.
co.uk
What does China’s long-range missile test in the South Pacific mean for Australia? | David Vallance
The timing – on the day the Ocean of Peace Alliance treaty was signed with Fiji – reads as provocation at best, coercion at worstChinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test...
theguardian.com
Why el-Obeid matters as Sudan’s war enters a new phase
How fighting for el-Obeid could shape both Sudan's war and its humanitarian crisis.
aljazeera.com
Gambian mothers fear for their daughters as court weighs FGM ban
As The Gambia's Supreme Court prepares to rule on the FGM ban, mothers fear the law could be weakened.
aljazeera.com
Trevor Noah mocks Trump-FIFA World Cup red card controversy
Comedian Trevor Noah joked that Trump’s intervention in Folarin Balogun’s red card saga was “government interference."
aljazeera.com
Stones pranks Tuchel with fake injury in dressing room celebration! 🕺
Watch the hilarious moment John Stones pranked England boss Thomas Tuchel with a fake shoulder injury during the dressing room celebrations after beating Mexico. X credit: @England.
skysports.com
Iran war live: Khamenei’s body arrives in Qom; Hamas cedes Gaza governance
Hamas dissolves its governing body in Gaza, paving the way for a technocratic committee to take over.
aljazeera.com
Build a Palestinian State
Save the two-state solution and stabilize the Middle East.
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