Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show
Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-07-10
Ten Killed in Plane Crash on the Bahamas’ Largest Island
The crash occurred as the country celebrated its independence from Britain.
nytimes.com
Microsoft Reports a Massive 25 Percent Jump in Emissions
Data centers are driving up the company’s use of electricity—and carbon pollution.
wired.com
Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation
Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
co.uk
Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote
They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.
co.uk
Colombia’s Jaminton Campaz receives death threats after World Cup exit
Campaz was threatened after failing to score in the last-16 match against Switzerland, which Colombia lost on penalties.
aljazeera.com
Under Lula, Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade
The figures come months before Brazil’s presidential election, with Lula promising to end illegal deforestation by 2030.
aljazeera.com
Charlie Cunningham, Mountain Bike Innovator, Dies at 77
In the late 1970s, he built what is considered the first off-road bicycle with a frame that was aluminum rather than steel, one of his many inventions.
nytimes.com
Canada’s Bill C-36 tackles AI privacy. Is it enough?
Canada’s new privacy bill promises stronger protections for children, but experts say it still misses risks in the AI world.
aljazeera.com
Rice and Guehi give England injury boost ahead of Norway quarter-final
Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James gave England a triple injury boost ahead of their World Cup quarter-final with Norway.
skysports.com
Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner
Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.
co.uk
Merino: From mobility scooter to World Cup hero in six months
Mikel Merino might have hoped to appear earlier than the 85th minute against Belgium following his match-winning impact from the bench against Portugal. Instead, he had to wait until the 86th. No m...
skysports.com
'Influential' Lamine Yamal has 'more to give' to Spain
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Cesar Azpilicueta and Wayne Rooney look at how Lamine Yamal performed against Belgium and feel there is "more to come" from the Spain forward.
co.uk
Difficult for goalkeeper to come into game so late - analysis of Spain winner
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney analyse substitute Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens' mistake which lead to Spain's winner in their World Cup quarter-final in Los Angeles.
co.uk
New dinosaur species with neck as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand
The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.
co.uk
Merino pounces on Lammens' mistake to score late winner for Spain
Mikel Merino pounces on a mistake by substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens to score an 88th-minute winning goal for Spain in their World Cup quarter final win over Belgium.
co.uk
Wanyonyi breaks 1,000m world record on debut in Monaco
Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks the 27-year-old men's 1,000m world record on his debut in the event at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco.
co.uk
'Good but not good enough' for 'blessed and cursed' Djokovic
Most players would be satisfied with reaching a Wimbledon semi-final and the Australian Open final in the space of six months. Not Novak Djokovic.
co.uk
Lebanon historic sites destroyed by Israeli strikes
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have caused catastrophic destruction and damaged historic landmarks.
aljazeera.com
Donald Trump removes final members of independent US election commission
The dismissals leave the federal election body vacant as Trump presses for broader changes to US voting rules.
aljazeera.com
England favourites to reach semis, says Norway boss
England are favourites to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, Norway boss Stale Solbakken has told BBC Sport.
co.uk
Mexico to File Criminal Complaints in U.S. Over Immigrant Deaths
A candlelight vigil on Wednesday in Houston, at the spot where Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed a day earlier.
nytimes.com
Bezos-backed fusion start-up to become first to go public
General Fusion’s ‘steampunk’ approach to the technology is under scrutiny ahead of Nasdaq debut
ft.com
Ecclestone breaks record - in front of those who paved the way
Sophie Ecclestone is a fitting player to take the headlines after a momentous opening day at Lord's, where past England players were honoured for paving the way.
co.uk
Egypt World Cup team return home to hero’s welcome after historic run
Egypt’s squad has returned home to a hero’s welcome following their controversial exit from the World Cup.
aljazeera.com
New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha
A new species of sea snail has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.
co.uk
Why are politicians and sanctioned states embracing crypto?
Bitcoin is falling, yet cryptocurrency is spreading beyond investing into politics, sanctions and global finance.
aljazeera.com
Sinner too strong for record-chasing Djokovic in Wimbledon semi-final
Novak Djokovic's pursuit for a record 25th Grand Slam title is put to an end by defending champion Jannik Sinner, whose straight-set win sets up a meeting with Alexander Zverev in the final of Wimb...
co.uk
What happened at France v Morocco
France faced Morocco in a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final.
aljazeera.com
NASA Volunteers Help Zooniverse Reach 1 Billion Classifications
The Zooniverse, a NASA grantee that runs the world’s largest platform for online people-powered research, has reached an extraordinary milestone: 1 billion classifications contributed by volunteers...
nasa.gov
Women's Test Cricket
England v India, Day 1. World Cup stars feature in the historic women’s test at Lord’s
co.uk
Eliminated Morocco turn attention to cohosting 2030 World Cup
Morocco were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup by a 2-0 defeat by France in the quarterfinals, but host next edition.
aljazeera.com
GB's Hewett into fifth straight Wimbledon final
Britain's Alfie Hewett reaches his fifth successive wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon after fighting from a set down to beat Gustavo Fernandez.
co.uk
Record-breaking Ecclestone helps England dismiss India for 285 at Lord's
Sophie Ecclestone became England Women's leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts dismissed India for 285 on a see-saw opening day of the historic first women's Test at Lord's.
skysports.com
The Blaze and Durham complete Finals Day line-up
The Blaze beat Somerset by seven wickets in the T20 Blast, a result that guarantees a semi-final spot for them and Durham.
co.uk
UK police arrest man suspected of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe
Reform UK politician Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home on Thursday with serious injuries.
aljazeera.com
Woad leads Evian Championship heading into weekend
England's Lottie Woad shoots a seven-under 64 to take the second round lead at the Evian Championship as world number one Nelly Korda misses the cut.
co.uk
Watch: What links a bomb in Monaco and a shooting in Ukraine?
A Ukrainian intelligence agent who confessed to killing the woman suspected of trying to assassinate a multimillionaire in Monaco, has now claimed he did not pull the trigger.
co.uk
Ann Widdecombe: uncompromising politician who embraced TV fame
Former Conservative minister, who later joined Reform UK and became an unlikely celebrity, was found dead at her Devon home on ThursdayOn Wednesday, shortly after Nigel Farage announced he would st...
theguardian.com
Hospital workers wounded in Israeli drone attack on Gaza’s Kamal Adwan
Palestinian Health Ministry denounces attack as part of Israel's 'systematic targeting of health facilities'.
aljazeera.com
England on brink of dethroning India to reach world T20 summit
Harry Brook has led England to the brink of becoming the world's No 1 T20 side, but one final step to the summit remains.
skysports.com
Sexual Assault and Killing of Girl Set Off Days of Protest in West Bengal
Protesting the sexual assault and killing of a young girl in Baruipur, India.
nytimes.com
Ronaldo still has Portugal future if he wants it, says new coach Jesus
The 2026 World Cup exit for Portugal was believed to be the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's international career.
aljazeera.com
Can King Arthur conquer America? Fery eyes the US Open after Wimbledon heroics
Will we see a fairytale of New York as new British No 1 Arthur Fery sails across the pond to New York for the US Open - live on Sky Sports from August 30 - September 13?
skysports.com
FIFA has nearly 1,200 tickets still on sale for World Cup final at $7,380
Several tickets remain for lower decks ranging from $19,995 to $32,970, as well as Trophy Lounge section at $34,500.
aljazeera.com
Burnley appoint Hayen as new head coach
Burnley appoint Genk boss Nicky Hayen as their new head coach on a three-year deal.
co.uk
George and Fiona Cottrell understood to have been interviewed under caution by Met police
Interviews of Farage aide and his mother believed to be part of investigation into donations to Reform UK before 2024 electionNigel Farage’s aide George Cottrell and his mother, Fiona Cottrell, hav...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on disability benefits: Pip must not become another route for cuts | Editorial
Stronger European welfare states expose a Tory myth. Benefits can enable independence, work and growthSir Stephen Timms, Labour’s minister for social security and disability, is widely acknowledge...
theguardian.com
England's Woad storms into Evian Championship lead as Korda misses cut
England's Lottie Woad shot a seven-under-par 64 to claim the halfway lead at the Amundi Evian Championship as she seeks her first major victory.
skysports.com
Hacking worry for Argentine FA over World Cup emails
Argentina's football association signals it may have suffered a cyber attack after emails from its accounts reportedly criticised refereeing in the dramatic win against Egypt at the World Cup.
co.uk
How do political donations work… and why are there growing calls for a cap?
Mega-donors are coming under scrutiny after a crypto billionaire based in Thailand gave a £5m gift to Nigel FarageThe question of who funds politicians and political parties – and why they want to...
theguardian.com
Russian attacks kill four as Ukraine continues to target oil infrastructure
Ukrainian official says Russia's attack on Kramatorsk kills four, including a teenager, and injures nine.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Police confirm 26 year-old suspect in custody
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say.
co.uk
Clinical Sinner outclasses Djokovic as he books Wimbledon final place
Novak Djokovic's dreams of a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title at the age of 39 were firmly snuffed out by defending champion Jannik Sinner at the semi-final stage on Friday, as the Italian w...
skysports.com
SK Hynix raises $26.5B in the biggest foreign IPO in US history, is urged to build new US fabs
The AI chip boom just produced its biggest Wall Street moment yet. Now SK Hynix and Samsung are being asked to build US factories.
techcrunch.com
A new app, HyperTexting, turns the open web into a scrollable social media-like feed
HyperTexting's new app aims to make the open web feel more like social media by turning websites, blogs, newsletters, and podcasts into a scrollable feed, while also making it easier to post to you...
techcrunch.com
Hundreds give hero’s welcome to Egypt after best World Cup run
Supporters waved Egyptian and Palestinian flags in support of Gaza as the Pharaohs boarded an open-top bus for a parade.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Ann Widdecombe's last public appearance
The politician was found dead on Thursday, after her last public appearance on TalkTV the day before.
co.uk
‘Take that, Marti Pellow!’ Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In beats Wet Wet Wet’s UK chart record
Duetting pair spend 16th week at No 1, a record for a British artist – but they’ll need 19 weeks to beat Frankie Laine’s all-time record from 1953Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have broken Wet Wet Wet’...
theguardian.com
China is catching up to Elon Musk’s reusable rockets
China's state-owned space company recovered its first orbital rocket booster after launch.
techcrunch.com
Burnham will have to master something Starmer couldn’t: the art of dealing with Donald Trump | Gaby Hinsliff
The new PM will need a superb foreign secretary and the ability to get like-minded countries on board. Early signs suggest he may have the right skillsIt’s all starting to feel very real now. Or so...
theguardian.com
Watch: 'Shocked' Starmer and Badenoch react to murder investigation
The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.
co.uk
Woad takes Evian Championship lead following final-hole birdie
Lottie Woad birdies her final hole of the second round of the Evian Championship to take the lead, as she shoots a seven-under-par 64.
skysports.com
Man arrested after Wigan's Nsemba racially abused
A man is arrested after Wigan Warriors forward Junior Nsemba is subjected to racist abuse following his side's 16-14 victory over St Helens at Super League's Magic Weekend.
co.uk
Trump dismisses election commissioners, his latest step to shape voting
President Trump has removed the remaining three members of the bipartisan U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Here's what it means.
npr.org
Museum Spreads 800 Pounds of Peanut Butter in Tribute to Dutch Artist
Workers at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, recreated “Peanut Butter Floor,” an art installation by Wim T. Schippers, last week.
nytimes.com
NASA Photographer Captures Images from F-18 Over Washington
NASA flight photographers capture history from a perspective few ever experience, getting a rare bird’s-eye view of the agency’s missions in action. Their photos document key NASA research and give...
nasa.gov
Trump hints at further Iran negotiations after exchange of fire over Hormuz
Iran has not responded to Trump's latest claim, which comes as new attacks threaten the full resumption of war.
aljazeera.com
Investors sell longer-dated AI debt amid Big Tech borrowing spree
Waning demand highlights scepticism over sector’s long-term profitability
ft.com
Ruthless Zverev spoils Fery’s Wimbledon dream to power into final
Alexander Zverev will face reigning Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner or seven-time winner Novak Djokovic in the final.
aljazeera.com
World Economic Forum trustees clash over leadership reforms
Group including co-chair Larry Fink wants to concentrate decision-making power in fewer hands
ft.com
Burnham plans summer tour of UK to win over voters in Labour ‘danger zones’
Exclusive: Prospective PM wants to give the country a hopeful message, in contrast with Starmer’s early misstepsUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham will undertake a summer tour as prime m...
theguardian.com
Wimbledon women's final build-up: Muchova vs Noskova in all-Czech final on Saturday
skysports.com
Fery's fairytale Wimbledon run ended by Zverev in semi-finals
Britain's Arthur Fery lost in straight sets to Germany's Alexander Zverev as his fairytale Wimbledon run ended in the semi-finals.
skysports.com
Nolan Wells' family demands answers about US teen's death after boating trip
Wells' body was found in the water near Mississippi's Horn Island days after he went on a boating trip there with friends.
co.uk
Ann Widdecombe murder probe: what we know so far
Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor.
co.uk
Nato’s carnival of Trumpian caprice
Alliance summits have become an exercise in managing an erratic US president
ft.com
Jesus reunites with Ronaldo as new Portugal head coach
Jorge Jesus is named Portugal's new head coach on a four-year contract to run through to the 2030 World Cup.
co.uk
What Watching a Soccer Final Does to Your Body, According to Science
A recent study tracked hundreds of soccer fans until their favorite team reached the final of a tournament. Their stress levels skyrocketed, and their heart rates jumped too.
wired.com
U.K. Police Open Murder Investigation Into Death of Politician Ann Widdecombe
Ann Widdecombe speaking at a council meeting in Southend-on-Sea, England, in 2022.
nytimes.com
Spain vs Belgium LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal
Live coverage and text updates as Lamine Yamal's Spain face Belgium for the right to meet France in the semifinals.
aljazeera.com
Arles photography festival review: who needs big names when you’ve got cute animals and alien abductions?
It’s the world’s most prestigious photography show, but Les Rencontres de la Photographie really flies thanks to the jaw-dropping work of eccentrics, amateurs and complete unknowns• The best of Arl...
theguardian.com
Trump says US has agreed to continue talks with Iran
President declares that ceasefire is ‘over’ despite ongoing negotiations
ft.com
Trump refuses to sign US housing bill over voting act standoff
The housing legislation will become US law at midnight with or without President Donald Trump's signature.
aljazeera.com
Fery beaten in straight sets as Zverev reaches Wimbledon final
Alexander Zverev wraps up a straight sets win over British wildcard Arthur Fery to reach the final of Wimbledon for the first time in his career.
co.uk
Two Days of U.S. Strikes in Iran Signal a Sharp Escalation
The funeral procession in Tehran on Thursday for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former leader, who was killed in February during U.S. and Israeli military strikes on his country.
nytimes.com
Fery's Wimbledon run ended by Zverev in semi-finals
Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the final.
co.uk
Waxing Gibbous Moon
The waxing gibbous moon is nestled in the darkness of space in this June 26, 2026, image from the International Space Station. The space station was 264 miles above the Indian Ocean southeast of Ma...
nasa.gov
Family mourns baby after Israeli forces blocked journey to hospital
Three-month-old Ahmad Zaid’s family received his birth certificate and death certificate on the same day.
aljazeera.com
Murder inquiry launched into death of former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe
Devon and Cornwall Police say Widdecombe, 78, sustained ‘serious injuries’
ft.com
Oratomic raises $300M to build a viable quantum computer that needs only 20K qubits
The new startup raised $300 million co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures.
techcrunch.com
Murder investigation launched into death of Ann Widdecombe
There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.
co.uk
Debjani Banerjee review: is that a Henry hoover – or a Hindu deity?
Bluecoat, LiverpoolBanerjee’s blend of British suburbia and ancient Bengali traditions is an imaginative portrayal of the artist’s dual heritage – and questions how we preserve culture todayThe sto...
theguardian.com
Police launch murder investigation into death of Ann Widdecombe
Death of 78-year-old former MP and TV personality was announced on Friday by her managementA murder investigation has been launched after the suspicious death of the former MP Ann Widdecombe at her...
theguardian.com
Israeli drones strike Lebanon despite US-brokered framework deal
The latest strikes reportedly injure two, as Amnesty urges probe into earlier Israeli attacks which killed 24 civilians.
aljazeera.com
Stunned Scheffler misses first cut in four years
World number one Scottie Scheffler misses a cut for the first time since 2022 as he slumps to an early exit at the Scottish Open.
co.uk
Edwards leaves FSG and Liverpool ahead of new season
Michael Edwards has left his role as chief executive officer (CEO) of football for Fenway Sports Group (FSG), who own Liverpool, leaving the club ahead of the 2026/27 season.
skysports.com
EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram
The tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the highly personalized recommendation algorithms, the Europe...
techcrunch.com
Scheffler misses cut at Scottish Open
World number one Scottie Scheffler misses the cut for the first time in 79 tournaments as he bogeys the final hole of his second round of the Scottish Open.
co.uk
Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies
A third ransomware negotiator has been jailed for helping a notorious ransomware group to extort American victim companies into paying the hackers.
techcrunch.com
Passenger Is Partly Sucked Through Plane Window but Survives, Reports Say
A Ryanair plane at Thessaloniki Airport in Greece.
nytimes.com
Super typhoon as wide as France heads to East Asia
As Super Typhoon Bavi approaches, residents in Taiwan, Japan and China have been stockpiling supplies.
aljazeera.com
Ukrainian court detains alleged killers of Monaco bomb attack suspect
Motives for the killing of Anastasiia Berezovska remain unclear as the unfolding saga grips both countries.
aljazeera.com
Lear review – this matriarchal monarch’s tragedy is personal not political
Pitlochry Festival theatreMaureen Beattie leads a modern-dress version, which focuses on family dynamics rather than the decline of Shakespeare’s mighty rulerYou know when you walk into a room then...
theguardian.com
Hershel Parker, Melville Scholar of Ahab-Like Obsessiveness, Dies at 90
The author of an exhaustive two-volume biography, he was “fanatical about his approach to scholarship and infatuated with Melville,” a colleague said.
nytimes.com
England set new guidelines for player behaviour
England have revealed new behavioural guidelines for their players.
skysports.com
Hugging Face’s CEO on why companies are done renting their AI
Open source AI is booming, according to Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue. The company has grown into something like a GitHub for AI in recent years, where AI builders can share and dow...
techcrunch.com
Scheffler set to miss cut at Scottish Open
Scottie Scheffler is set to miss the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open, ending a 78-tournament streak where the world No 1 has made it through to the weekend.
skysports.com
Scheffler misses short putt as record cut streak set to end!
Scottie Scheffler misses a 6ft par putt on his final hole of the second round of the Genesis Scottish Open, as his streak of 78 money events is set to come to an end.
skysports.com
‘I had an incredible escape’: British woman tells of close encounter with Spanish wildfire
Jeanne Henny, 74, put her friend, a wheelchair and two dogs into the car and drove away, only to meet fire surging on to the roadThe speed, scale and ferocity of the wildfire in and around the Béda...
theguardian.com
Police Investigating Donations to Reform U.K., Reports Say
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform U.K., during a rally days before the 2024 British general election. He announced his candidacy only weeks earlier.
nytimes.com
Death, silence, and survival inside New Jersey State Prison
A firsthand account shows how isolation and neglect can make incarceration a slow form of death in U.S. prisons.
aljazeera.com
Andy Burnham apology for Labour stance on Gaza: Is UK’s position shifting?
Likely incoming UK PM hints at policy shifts towards Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. But analysts are wary.
aljazeera.com
Police probe donations to Britain’s far-right Reform party
Reform UK's finances draw police scrutiny as Farage fights to reclaim his seat in a by-election.
aljazeera.com
No big talk from Scotland in South Africa, just quiet confidence
Captain Sione Tuipulotu believes Scotland have "evolved into the team they wanted to become" but has learned not to make any bold claims about an upset against world champions South Africa.
co.uk
The Batman Part II rumours hint he’s flying into even darker and weirder territory
Introducing a new sadistic psychopath and a corrupt secret society of Gotham grandees would mean Harvey Dent takes a backseat to Victor Zsasz and the Court of OwlsMatt Reeves’ The Batman was a stra...
theguardian.com
One thought on the Clacton contenders: the ‘establishment’ looks a bit different these days, doesn’t it? | Marina Hyde
Nigel Farage has billed his byelection as a clash with the powers that be. To wit: Laurence Fox, a naked celebrity and a man with a bin on his headQuick look at the Clacton byelection field as it s...
theguardian.com
The bulging in-tray of challenges Andy Burnham faces upon entering No 10
From welfare and defence spending to cost of living and geopolitics, we the look at issues leftover from Keir StarmerUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is expected to become prime minist...
theguardian.com
Norway vs England: World Cup quarterfinal – Haaland, Kane, prediction, news
Erling Haaland's Norway will be out to chase more FIFA World Cup history when they face Harry Kane's England in Miami.
aljazeera.com
Philippines landslides kill 15 as Typhoon Bavi threatens region
Typhoon Bavi is intensifying seasonal monsoon rains across the region as it moves towards Taiwan and China.
aljazeera.com
Ann Widdecombe: strictly, politics and performance
Former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78.
co.uk
How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
As England prepare to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday how do Thomas Tuchel's side prepare for their main threat - star striker Erling Haaland?
co.uk
First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced
First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced
aljazeera.com
GMB warns Labour MPs that cap on political donations could endanger party funding
Exclusive: Sources say Labour whips are calling MPs urging them to heed union’s warning and not vote for capOne of Britain’s biggest trade unions has told Labour MPs not to vote for a cap on politi...
theguardian.com
Mahmood’s cutting of protections to enable ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal with France ruled unlawful
Asylum seekers win ruling against home secretary’s reduction of safeguards for potential victims of traffickingUK politics live – latest updatesThe British home secretary’s decision to reduce prote...
theguardian.com
Bruno, Manzambi and a new transfer policy - inside Newcastle's summer of change
This is a transformative summer for Newcastle in terms of transfers ahead of a big season for the club - with lots of new faces.
skysports.com
‘We didn’t develop heads until we’d evolved an arse. I like that’: Chris Packham’s epic ode to evolution
His superpower has always been speaking his mind – and his majestic new BBC show aims to shatter our ideas about life itself. The presenter talks mass extinction, spiders who dream and why people g...
theguardian.com
MPs call on UK government to host televised emergency briefing on climate emergency
As UK swelters in another heatwave, 50-minute Chris Packham film outlines threats to security, economy and healthMPs are calling on the UK government to host a televised national climate emergency...
theguardian.com
‘It’s a national reclamation’: the 12-year festival bringing Samuel Beckett back to Ireland
The playwright has long been considered one of the country’s most famous exports, but not an ‘Irish writer’. An ambitious new season of plays explores his complex relationship with his homeland – a...
theguardian.com
Reform Greater Manchester candidate criticised over ‘migrant rapists’ comments
Sian Astley doubles down on stance that people who advocate open borders should have to house ‘criminals and rapists’ who enter UKUK politics live – latest updatesThe Reform UK candidate in the Gre...
theguardian.com
Hull moves within two of Evian Championship lead
Charley Hull trimmed Aki Iwai's lead to two shots with an encouraging second round at the Amundi Evian Championship.
skysports.com
US-Iran escalation threatens oil supply recovery, warns IEA
Sources suggest that the ceasefire can be revived amid a lull in fighting and backroom diplomacy.
aljazeera.com
US-Iran war: Will peace talks resume, and when?
While Trump said the MoU with Iran is 'over', US officials have reaffirmed Washington's commitment to continue talks.
aljazeera.com
Condemned ex-PM Hasina plans December return to Bangladesh
Despite facing a death sentence, exiled Sheikh Hasina pledges to return, setting up a legal clash with Dhaka’s leaders.
aljazeera.com
'What old timers can do' - the evolution of Belgium's golden generation
BBC Sport explores what is behind Belgium's progress to the last eight of the World Cup, and whether they were too easily discounted among the contenders.
co.uk
Zuffa sign four-weight world champion Stevenson
Four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson has signed a deal with Zuffa Boxing, the promotion's president Dana White has confirmed.
co.uk
Coroner rules inquest needed into Nobby Stiles' death
An inquest into his death will be held after a corner finds injury consistent with repeated head traumas.
co.uk
FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 29
FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 29
aljazeera.com
Arsenal sign Spain defender Batlle on free transfer
Arsenal sign Spain international Ona Batlle on a free transfer following her exit from Barcelona.
co.uk
We know how to mourn other humans – but what about ecological grief?
In Iceland, people commemorated its first glacier formally declared lost to climate change. Western culture needs more of these ritualsI remember interviewing a North Atlantic right whale expert ye...
theguardian.com
Feathered frolics, webcam landscapes and The Hay Wain – the week in art
Tate Modern hosts a major exhibition of Ana Mendieta, Constable turns 250 and the accidental beauty captured by unattended online cameras – all in your weekly dispatchAna Mendieta Neolithic monumen...
theguardian.com
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
Sublimation by Isabel J Kim; Last Day of a Prior Life by Andrés Barba; Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay; The Carrier by Ruth Newton; Time to Burn by Ellery LloydSublimation by I...
theguardian.com
Add to playlist: the fluid club deconstructions of Stolen Velour, Floco and Aria SL and the week’s best new tracks
Housesharing brought the south London trio’s sounds – classical vocals, violin, clubby production – together as they bled through the walls, to shapeshifting effectFrom South LondonRecommended if y...
theguardian.com
Once again Trump brought his wrecking ball to the Nato summit, and once again the alliance survived. But for how long? | Paul Taylor
As the US president swung between threats to take Greenland and promises of help for Ukraine, pledges of a ‘stronger Nato’ were lost in the windNato leaders survived another nerve-racking summit wi...
theguardian.com
A-Z World Cup quiz: Name the best performing team for every letter
When it comes to the World Cup it's not all about the numbers - the letters are important too!
co.uk
Pride despite defeat as Morocco’s World Cup run ends
Pride despite defeat as Morocco's World Cup run ends
aljazeera.com
East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Headed for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.
co.uk
Ex-Man Utd executive Nolan appointed RFL chief
Ex-Manchester United executive Ian Nolan is appointed as the Rugby Football League's new chief executive.
co.uk
A New Experiential Gallery Just Might Change Your Mind About AI Art
Billed as the “world’s first museum of AI arts,” Dataland uses wearables and troves of material from the Amazon to merge nature, biometrics, and art.
wired.com
Pokémon Go fans gather in Times Square to celebrate 10 years of game – video
Pokémon Go celebrated its 10th anniversary with a Times Square takeover in New York featuring a special event to defeat the Pokémon species Mewtwo. Nearly 2,000 people played the game together simu...
theguardian.com
How an Egypt-Argentina World Cup game became a referendum on Palestine
Contested calls and rival flags showed how Palestine now shapes debates over power and fairness in sport.
aljazeera.com
Clacton by-election to be held 13 August
The by-election was triggered after Nigel Farage MP stood down, but intends to stand again.
co.uk
UK Treasury must change disciplinary process after worker’s suicide, mother says
Chloe Moffat, 26, killed herself day after meeting about anonymous complaint in which she was not allowed to bring a colleagueThe mother of a young woman who took her own life after facing discipli...
theguardian.com
England advised to avoid alcohol around matches after off-field incidents
England men's players are advised to avoid drinking alcohol on the day before and the day after matches, under new behaviour guidelines.
co.uk
How Hamas Governed Gaza
Hamas is dissolving its government and handing power over to a new technocratic administration.
aljazeera.com
India is becoming a shaping power
Modi’s tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand reveals a broader Asia Pacific strategy.
aljazeera.com
Count Binface alone can‘t clean up British politics. MPs now have that chance, and they must seize it | Stella Creasy
Amid the allegations about dark money and funding, I have a solution: limit all single donations in a year – from any source – to £100,000It is sobering that Count Binface’s potential victory in th...
theguardian.com
EU warns Meta over Facebook and Instagram’s addictive feeds
Brussels says tech group has failed to adequately assess and mitigate risks that could have a negative impact on users
ft.com
Forestieri, Williams, Keane among free agents using PFA pre-season to find a new club
The PFA's pre-season training camp for free agents has returned this summer.
skysports.com
The unpredictable final: How Wimbledon keeps delivering surprises
The last time two women from the same nation contested the singles final at Wimbledon was back in 2009.
skysports.com
Nolan appointed new RFL chief executive
Ian Nolan will become the Rugby Football League's new chief executive.
skysports.com
UK police confront Morocco fans over unrest after World Cup loss
UK police confront Morocco fans over unrest after World Cup loss
aljazeera.com
Sunshine and Saharan Dust Make Miami’s World Cup Quarter-Final a Dangerous Game for England Norway
English and Norwegian players will face off under extreme and dangerous levels of heat stress, scientists say, thanks to a Wet Bulb Index over over 90°F.
wired.com
Trump grants Kyiv Patriots licences: What’s next in the Russia-Ukraine war?
Kyiv will rush to produce the systems domestically as Russia struggles to defend itself against some Ukrainian attacks.
aljazeera.com
Moscow Still Has Art and Culture. Just Don’t Say ‘Ukraine.’
An art exhibition on a Moscow rooftop, in May.
nytimes.com
Overlooked No More: Garrincha, Brazil’s Brilliant and Broken World Cup Hero
He helped lead Brazil to two championships alongside Pelé, but his on-field brilliance was eclipsed by a tragic personal life.
nytimes.com
Watch World Cup: France ends Morocco’s run, cruises into semifinals
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
aljazeera.com
Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister
Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.
co.uk
Inside a Theater Sheltering Families in Lebanon
Our reporter Christina Goldbaum visits the Lebanese National Theater in Beirut to meet displaced families who have been sheltering there during the war.
nytimes.com
Jenni Fagan: ‘Maya Angelou taught me that I owed myself hope’
The Scottish author on loving The Hobbit, fairytales, Frankenstein and the shock of A Clockwork OrangeMy earliest reading memory Fairytales. I was obsessed. I took fairytales very seriously&n...
theguardian.com
Indigenous rebels, migrant bravery and joyful dance: New York’s Latin American Foto Festival – in pictures
This month Bronx Documentary Center is hosting the ninth edition of the Latin American Foto Festival, on view in New York from 11 to 26 July. The show brings together the work of photographers expl...
theguardian.com
Iran’s Supreme Leader Remains Absent, a Void at the Top of the Regime
A pro-government demonstration in Tehran in May, with a banner showing Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.
nytimes.com
Celtic make first new summer signing as Duran joins from Qarabag
Celtic have made striker Camilo Duran their first new summer signing in a deal worth around £6m.
skysports.com
Norway vs England tactical dossier: England must impose themselves - not just stop Haaland
What tactical nuances could decide Norway vs England in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final in Miami? Our tactical dossier breaks down the key head-to-head clashes, threats and advantages faci...
skysports.com
Norway vs England tactical dossier: England must impose themselves - not just stop Haaland
What tactical nuances could decide Norway vs England in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final in Miami? Our tactical dossier breaks down the key head-to-head clashes, threats and advantages faci...
skysports.com
Degree but no job: The battle against unemployment in Gaza
Gaza's young graduates face sky-high unemployment as Israel's war devastates job market.
aljazeera.com
Burnham urged to ditch Mahmood’s migrant settlement plans to stop Labour being ‘imitation’ of Reform – UK politics live
Burnham set to be next PM with strong support from all wings of the party as 322 Labour MPs back him Good morning. Even the BBC has (almost) given up describing Andy Burnham as the person who is li...
theguardian.com
12 People Die in Southern Spain Wildfire
The blaze in Andalusia prompted a major containment operation. Heat waves across Europe this summer have raised the risk of such fires, forecasters say.
nytimes.com
Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12
Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12
aljazeera.com
This common pesticide may be quietly wiping out future bumblebees
A next-generation pesticide designed to kill crop pests may also be interfering with the reproductive health of bumblebees. Researchers discovered that low-dose exposure to sulfoxaflor changed gene...
sciencedaily.com
England vs Norway: All to know ahead of FIFA World Cup quarterfinal
Haaland vs Kane and other key factors before World Cup 2026 showdown between England and Norway in Miami.
aljazeera.com
Wild Gods: The Glorious Abysmal review – truly fascinating songs born of tweed-beating and psychedelic trips
(Wren Cathedral)Inspired by communal Hebridean Gaelic song and ceremonial music, these reels and ballads reveal the fascinating proximity of post-rock and folk rockA thick, distant rumble, the meta...
theguardian.com
The US is building a new pressure architecture against Iran
Trump’s NATO diplomacy is part of a wider effort to weaken Tehran by reshaping the region around it.
aljazeera.com
Guehi a serious doubt for quarter-final clash with Norway
Marc Guehi is a serious doubt for England’s World Cup quarter-final on Saturday against Norway as he battles a hamstring strain picked up in the win over Mexico.
skysports.com
Europe's most active volcano may have a secret origin
Mount Etna has long puzzled geologists because it doesn't fit any of the three classic ways volcanoes are thought to form. A new study suggests it may instead be fueled by ancient pockets of magma...
sciencedaily.com
‘Unstoppable force’: Mbappe’s France crush Morocco’s World Cup dreams
Morocco came to the quarterfinal with high hopes and revenge on their minds, only to be met with the in-form team.
aljazeera.com
Beggan breaks down where semi-finals will be won and lost
Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan gives BBC Sport NI his predictions for this weekend's All-Ireland SFC semi-finals.
co.uk
South Korea’s SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in record-breaking US IPO
South Korean chip giant makes largest-ever debut by a foreign firm in the US, eclipsing Alibaba's 2014 IPO.
aljazeera.com
Week in wildlife: a froggy lunch, a surf-loving penguin and an ambitious treehopper
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
theguardian.com
‘Being a billionaire is so tacky!’ Musical firebrand Lido Pimienta on exploitation, class struggle – and going ‘Enya mode’
After beating Leonard Cohen to Canada’s biggest music prize and splicing dembow with classical, the cross-cultural artist is now confronting Colombia’s new presidentWhen I speak to the Colombian Ca...
theguardian.com
World Cup bracket: Who will join France in semi-finals?
The World Cup has entered the quarter-final stages - so how is the route to the final on July 19 now shaping up?
skysports.com
The boxing charity using Wimbledon to change young people's lives
Carney’s Community works in a different world to the Wimbledon Championships.
skysports.com
Culture, consistency and Lamine Yamal - inside De la Fuente's Spain
Before Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium, Guillem Balague talks to Spain boss Luis de la Fuente about their identity and Lamine Yamal.
co.uk
Mexico boss' explicit heckle a bit of fun - Gordon
England winger Anthony Gordon says being sworn at by Mexico boss Javier Aguirre in a viral moment of their World Cup match was "just a bit of fun".
co.uk
Mahler: Songs of Youth and Awakening album review – exuberance and intensity from fine cast of singers
Rennert/Konradi/Peter/Keenlyside/Middleton(Signum)This collection of songs that the composer wrote as a young man is full of interest and emotion. Pianist Joseph Middleton brings sensitive support...
theguardian.com
Sinner again stands between Djokovic and shot at history
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will once again meet in the Wimbledon semi-finals after contrasting tournaments so far.
co.uk
Spain vs Belgium: World Cup quarterfinal – prediction, start time, lineups
Spain, aiming to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2010, face Belgium in Friday's contest in Los Angeles.
aljazeera.com
Beatles mentor Lord Woodbine to feature in new BBC drama
Six-part series will explore the band’s years in Hamburg, including the overlooked influence of Harold PhillipsIn 1960, the Beatles arrived in the German port city of Hamburg. Inexperienced, keen a...
theguardian.com
Lucky and The Hawk: the seven best shows to stream this week
Anya Taylor-Joy is looking to break away from her criminal past with one last career-crowning heist, while Will Ferrell stars in a fun new comedy as a washed-up golferA suitcase full of money in a...
theguardian.com
Transcendent by Laverne Cox review – success against the odds
The actor and activist tells the story of her brutal childhood in the deep south with eloquence and defianceWhen Laverne Cox was eight years old and growing up in Mobile, Alabama, she saved up her...
theguardian.com
Robot Dogs, Teslas, and Rescue Helicopters: The UN AI Summit Was a Lot
Amid live coding sessions and Silicon Valley optimism, the UN’s AI for Good summit wrestled with an increasingly urgent question: Can global governance catch up before the technology races beyond i...
wired.com
Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78
Ann Widdecombe became a dominant pro-Brexit voice later in her career.
co.uk
Ann Widdecombe, former Tory MP and Reform UK member, dies aged 78
Widdecombe was a prominent Eurosceptic and known for her socially conservative viewsAnn Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP has died aged 78.A statement from her management said: “It is with great sa...
theguardian.com
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 33
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
co.uk
Reeves to launch City ‘skills compact’ committing firms to retrain staff in AI
Exclusive: Plan to improve skills of thousands of financial sector workers to keep pace with tech revolutionChancellor Rachel Reeves is to announce a new City “skills compact” that will commit firm...
theguardian.com
Pollutionwatch: How harmful ozone builds up near ground in heatwaves
Concentrations of gas were continuously raised in Europe during June hot spell, with potentially deadly effectsWidespread air pollution was a feature of June’s record-breaking heat across western E...
theguardian.com
Heatwave across western Europe – in pictures
Western Europe has been scorched by its hottest June on record, scientists have said, as the UK enters its third heatwave of the year and wildfires ravage France and SpainWestern Europe records hot...
theguardian.com
Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│July 2026
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
wired.com
Trump leans on 'communist' messaging as economic angst drives Democrats
During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on "Comrade Kamala."
npr.org
The Iranians Who Prefer War
Top Iranian officials in Tehran last week.
nytimes.com
Tense standoff at an anti-migrant protest in a South African town
Locals at an anti-migrant protest wielded sticks in an attempt to evict suspected undocumented residents of Alexandra.
aljazeera.com
Trump leans on 'communist' messaging as economic angst drives Democrats
During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on "Comrade Kamala."
npr.org
Venezuela’s turn to Israel is about survival, not conviction
Delcy Rodriguez is courting Israel only to secure Washington’s support and undercut her main rival.
aljazeera.com
After Apple, India’s smartphone manufacturing boom enters new phase with Vivo JV
Vivo's joint venture could become a template for Chinese smartphone makers in India.
techcrunch.com
Norway change World Cup team hotel in Miami days before England showdown
The team spent just one night at their hotel before deciding to leave due to excessive construction noise.
aljazeera.com
Which records has France’s Kylian Mbappe broken at FIFA World Cup 2026?
From individual milestones to national numbers, several records have tumbled in Mbappe's historic World Cup run.
aljazeera.com
Paris celebrates as France secures World Cup semi-final spot
Reporting from Paris, Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler captures the electric atmosphere after France beat Morocco.
aljazeera.com
A bin, two foxes and a mystic: the candidates fighting Clacton
The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election.
co.uk
Meet Neil, Australia’s Celebrity Seal
The young elephant seal has gained fans around the world. But the authorities warn he could be in danger of being loved to death.
nytimes.com
The secret of Spain’s impenetrable World Cup defence
‘La Roja’ have not conceded a goal in the tournament despite aiming to have every outfield player in the other team’s half
ft.com
Pro-Palantir data has litany of errors, English hospitals admit
Four trusts confirm there were errors in underlying hospital data on discharge delays after FT probe
ft.com
OpenAI and Google sell AI models to blacklisted China groups
US groups have been supplying AI services to Singapore-based subsidiaries of Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent
ft.com
Why AI could be a financial ‘sludge’ buster
Regulators want to use the technology in their bid to cut red tape
ft.com
All you never wanted to know about corporate bond market issuance
How the debt capital markets sausage gets made
ft.com
‘It would be weird not to show the sex’: Kit Connor and Joe Locke on Heartstopper’s queer teen curtain call
As Netflix’s quietly radical coming-of-age drama wraps up with a feature-length film, its stars discuss queer escapism, awkward love scenes and letting go of the characters that made themIn a house...
theguardian.com
Robota review – machines on the march in next-gen version of sci-fi classic
Schwarzman Centre, OxfordHeadlong’s take on Karel Čapek’s 1920 tale of romance and robots is rife with timely debates about tech’s threat but at times the philosophical discussions drag onIf our wo...
theguardian.com
Todd Blanche: the ‘underdog’ lawyer turned Trump’s enforcer
The attorney-general nominee’s journey from a white-collar New York law firm to the centre of the administration
ft.com
Where Venezuela’s Earthquakes Shifted the Ground
Radar data from the NISAR satellite show that La Guaira and nearby areas experienced significant ground displacement from the June 2026 temblors.
nasa.gov
Iran says strikes hit southern areas, but US denies it carried attacks
Iranian state media reported that military headquarters were hit by strikes in Bushehr province and the city of Konarak.
aljazeera.com
Tencent leads deal to unwind Meta’s $2bn Manus acquisition
Chinese tech giant set to become largest shareholder in AI agent start-up after Beijing ordered reversal of US takeover
ft.com
Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe
Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of Almería.
co.uk
Muchova beats Gauff in tie-break thriller to reach first Wimbledon final
Muchova sets up final against compatriot Noskova, who overcame Kostyuk in the other women's semifinal.
aljazeera.com
The galaxy’s coldest “stars” may actually be alien megastructures
Scientists have identified new clues that could help astronomers spot one of the most famous hypothetical alien megastructures: a Dyson sphere. The study finds that red dwarfs and white dwarfs are...
sciencedaily.com
Gaza mourns aid worker killed by Israel who helped them see the World Cup
Israeli strike killed Mohammed al-Wahidi and three others on the eve of the Egypt vs Argentina match on Tuesday.
aljazeera.com
Can the US Supreme Court stay independent?
Kim Wehle says rising threats against judges are eroding the rule of law.
aljazeera.com
How World Bank and IMF loans are reshaping policymaking in Africa
As debt pressures grow, African governments are reassessing the trade-offs of concessional financing.
aljazeera.com
Ominous France show potential to be Les Bleus' greatest
World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
co.uk
Classical pianist Jayson Gillham loses discrimination case against MSO over Gaza comments – video
A classical pianist who sued the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has lost his case after he alleged he was unlawfully discriminated against because of his views on Israeli forces killing Palestinian j...
theguardian.com
OpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the ‘preferred model’ for Microsoft Copilot amid breakup chatter
OpenAI's new family of models will continue to power Microsoft's suite of workplace and productivity apps.
techcrunch.com
Don’t want to invest in Elon Musk? Two new ETFs explicitly exclude him
The new exchanged-traded funds exclude companies that are founded, controlled, or led by Elon Musk. That means no SpaceX or Tesla.
techcrunch.com
Mbappe mirrors Messi magic as World Cup's greatest storyline rolls on
This summer's World Cup has been one of the most fascinating on the pitch in recent memory. Not because of the teams. Because of two men.
skysports.com
Iran war live: New attacks on Iran as US says talks still on
Washington official says US not behind the latest strikes and that technical talks with Iran continue.