Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation
The company is raising at least $75 million, led by Robot, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors.
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The Best Movies to Stream This Month (July 2026)
Project Hail Mary, They Will Kill You, and The Long Walk are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
wired.com
UK children will be one of unhealthiest generations in decades, doctors say
Analysis of 12 indicators including asthma, obesity and vaccination finds child health is ‘national embarrassment’Children in the UK will grow up to be one of the unhealthiest generations in decade...
theguardian.com
Andy Burnham backs controversial asylum bill amid Labour dissent
Prime minister-in-waiting votes for plans to tighten appeals system as 14 Labour MPs oppose measuresAndy Burnham has backed the government’s controversial asylum changes, voting for legislation tha...
theguardian.com
Nine deaths tied to Trump’s immigration enforcement operations in US
Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, is latest in at least nine deaths linked to US president's immigration crackdown.
aljazeera.com
Sam Neill Inspired a Generation of Scientists
The actor, who died at age 78 on Monday, embodied a passionate approach to research and positive masculinity in his role as paleontologist Alan Grant in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park.
wired.com
NASA Study Points to Smoother Air Taxi Rides
No one wants to get into an uncomfortable aircraft. NASA research could help the emerging industry of air taxis —small, vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft meant for short trips — understand the...
nasa.gov
Siri AI Is Becoming Apple’s Everything Tool
Apple’s revamped Siri is more than a voice assistant; it’s now the backbone of the iPhone user experience. You can try it now through the iOS 27 public beta.
wired.com
Haaland’s Norway receive heroes’ welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit
A crowd of more than 100,000, an open-top bus parade and a royal reception welcomed back the Norwegian World Cup squad.
aljazeera.com
England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final
England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
co.uk
Police in South Africa open probe into post-World Cup death of Jayden Adams
The country's football players' union confirmed Adams's death on Saturday, but the cause has not been revealed.
aljazeera.com
Lindsey Graham’s legacy: Israel advocate, Trump ally, Iran war supporter
Late US senator backed invasion of Iraq, war on Iran and approach of 'more for Israel' as he became a Trump confidant.
aljazeera.com
How is the US tech industry regulated?
Apple files a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets.
aljazeera.com
England vs India ratings: Ecclestone makes history as Beaumont, Knight exit
England suffered a 270-run defeat to India in the first women's Test match to be played at Lord's - here's how the players rated...
skysports.com
Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI
In a surprising blog post on Monday, Microsoft CEO is warning enterprises of the dangers of using proprietary models like Anthropic's and OpenAI's.
techcrunch.com
Argentina vs England World Cup tickets more expensive than France vs Spain
Prices for the Argentina vs England semifinal have seen a 34 percent increase over the past three days.
aljazeera.com
US strikes Iranian ship with drone boats in first-of-its-kind attack
US CENTCOM has published a video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking an Iranian ship facility
aljazeera.com
Hamas Forces Interfered With Aid Distribution, U.N. Says
Israel’s war against Hamas has left homes largely destroyed in Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
nytimes.com
Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.
co.uk
Artist sews names of Gaza children killed by Israel into gown
Welsh artist Diana Williams stitched the names of 300 babies killed by Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza into a gown.
aljazeera.com
Chance to face Messi once in a lifetime - O'Reilly
England left-back Nico O'Reilly is relishing the "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to face Lionel Messi in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
co.uk
Ed King, 89, Scarred Veteran of Mississippi’s Civil Rights Struggle, Dies
Ed King in 1970 speaking at a memorial service for James Earl Green, one of the two students killed during a shooting at Jackson State College that May.
nytimes.com
Gaza man builds roadside library from books buried in rubble
Bookseller Mohammad Saad lost his son, his home, and his bookstore in the aftermath of Israel’s war on Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death
The South Carolina governor chose the senator's little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham's death on Saturday.
co.uk
World pays tribute to Qatar’s Father Emir
From Gaza to India, this is how the world paid tribute to Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
aljazeera.com
Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk
Operator brings in independent legal firm to look into whistleblower allegations relating to June heatwaveGreat Britain’s grid operator has brought in independent investigators to look into accusat...
theguardian.com
I interviewed Sam Neill in 2024. He was even more charming than I’d expected
The actor, who has died aged 78, was refreshingly candid about Hollywood, filmmaking, his cancer treatment – and why he preferred life on his New Zealand farm to the movie businessSam Neill’s 20 be...
theguardian.com
Twelve US states sue Paramount to block Warner Bros merger
The states claim the $110bn acquisition would limit competition in the TV and film industries.
aljazeera.com
The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It
The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why.
wired.com
UK arrests 12 over extreme right-wing ‘terror’ threat to Muslim event
Arrests come against a backdrop of rising racial tensions and hate crimes across Britain.
aljazeera.com
Hungary’s Parliament Removes Orban Loyalist From Presidential Post
The Hungarian Parliament passed an amendment to the Constitution that would remove President Tamas Sulyok from office as president, a largely ceremonial role. People gathered to protest against the...
nytimes.com
Spanish PM visits site of deadly wildfire
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez met with firefighters and emergency crews who battled a wildfire in Almeria.
aljazeera.com
US judge voids Trump’s IRS settlement, alleges self-dealing
Judge rules that US president, Department of Justice misused courts in settlement that led to 'anti-weaponization' fund.
aljazeera.com
Andy Burnham secures Labour leadership with landslide support of MPs
Huge number of nominations mean it is impossible for any other candidate to launch leadership challenge Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the next Labour party leader after receiving an extra 27...
theguardian.com
UK designates IRGC as terrorist organisation
The UK government has designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation under new powers.
aljazeera.com
In a First, U.S. Forces Used Naval Drones in Combat Operations
The use of unmanned vessels to attack Iranian naval installations offers new evidence of how drones are taking over modern warfare.
nytimes.com
Tice finally gauges the mood on the death of Ann Widdecombe | John Crace
After a wild attack on the media, Reform’s deputy leader joins other MPs in the Commons offering tributes rather than speculationThis is the third murder of either a sitting or former MP that I’ve...
theguardian.com
‘Coalition of the willing’ to build shared European anti-ballistic programme
Ukraine and nine other countries including UK issue joint statement as leaders meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in ParisUkraine and nine other countries including the UK, Germany and France are to build a...
theguardian.com
Tony Rayns, Who Helped Bring Asian Film to the World, Dies at 77
In reviews and at festivals, he played a key role in introducing English-speaking audiences to directors like Wong Kar-wai, Jia Zhangke and Bong Joon Ho.
nytimes.com
FIFA World Cup: Five biggest controversies of the 2026 tournament
Football's 2026 World Cup has been full of controversies - Al Jazeera breaks down the five most significant.
aljazeera.com
Trump administration vows to ‘disable’ International Criminal Court
US State Department ups pressure campaign on international tribunal, threatening allies who support investigations.
aljazeera.com
The wildest allegations in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI contains allegations that range from employees joking about unauthorized access to Apple’s systems to claims that job candidates were asked to bring App...
techcrunch.com
Mahmood offers Farage security meeting after Ann Widdecombe’s death
Home secretary insists all MPs treated equally but that security of former MPs and non-Westminster politicians is a concernShabana Mahmood has offered Nigel Farage a personal meeting with the Home...
theguardian.com
UK to list Iran’s IRGC as ‘terror’ threat
London debuts new powers targeting state proxies after accusing Iranian outfit of engineering anti-Semitic attacks.
aljazeera.com
Wi-Fi 8 Explained: Features, Release Date, and More
Chipset makers and router manufacturers are talking about Wi-Fi 8, but what is the new standard, and when will it arrive?
wired.com
How Lyhanna’s murder case is shedding light on child abuse in France
The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna exposed years of alleged police and judicial failures in France.
aljazeera.com
Staff at DR Congo Ebola centre strike as virus continues spreading
Walkout over late payments comes as public health officials confirm that the virus has reached two more provinces.
aljazeera.com
Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety
Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.
co.uk
How Spain can knock France off their 'World Cup favourites' perch
And so there were four. As it happens, the four still standing at this World Cup are the same quartet who sit atop FIFA's international food chain. A semi-final line-up for the ages. Aren't we lucky?
skysports.com
Sam Altman’s space data center trash talk is what most experts already believe
"homeboy you're the one sellling [sic] public market investors on short-term space datacenters."
techcrunch.com
Top Fed official warns ‘hot’ inflation could trigger rate rise
Christopher Waller says a further elevated reading may prompt central bank to tighten policy
ft.com
Conflict Over Iranian Planes Imperils Yemen’s Fragile Peace
Smoke billowed from the area of the main airport in Sana, Yemen, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Ireland genuinely believe they can beat us - Rennie
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie says his side is "well aware of Ireland's ability" as the two unbeaten teams prepare to meet in Saturday's Nations Championship match in Auckland (8:10 BST).
co.uk
Investors send General Fusion soaring in debut as first publicly traded fusion company
General Fusion started trading on the Nasdaq following a reverse merger that saw high redemptions.
techcrunch.com
12 states sue to block Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros. deal
The states allege that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.
techcrunch.com
Tom Cruise unveils remarkable transformation in Digger trailer: ‘I’ve never had something that could challenge me in this way’
The new Alejandro González Iñárritu film sees Cruise playing an eccentric oil baron on a mission to save the worldThe first full length trailer for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s hotly anticipated c...
theguardian.com
Should AI help you get away with killing your spouse?
What does a world of total user-aligned AI actually look like?
techcrunch.com
I welcome this £250m to protect Jewish communities. But what good is it if the hatred persists? | David Davidi-Brown
Success against antisemitism in the UK will be achieved when schools and synagogues don’t need police protection. Let’s build bridges between communitiesWhen arsonists attacked Finchley Reform Syna...
theguardian.com
EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery
The scheme falls critically short of the $71bn reportedly needed for Gaza's recovery over the next 10 years.
aljazeera.com
Graham Platner's voters figure out what's next as candidates vie for their support
Maine voters are still grappling with Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's dramatic departure from the race.
npr.org
Person killed in shooting involving ICE agents in US state of Maine
State lawmaker says one person was killed by immigration agents in Biddeford, days after another ICE shooting in Texas.
aljazeera.com
US imposes new sanctions on Cuba tourism ministry, state-owned companies
The US Treasury Department posted the new directive on its website on Monday.
aljazeera.com
On foreign policy, Graham's influence may have been felt the most
Over the course of his three decades in Congress, Lindsey Graham was a major influence on Capitol Hill and throughout the world as one of the most vocal advocates for U.S. military might.
npr.org
UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
co.uk
Anti-terror police take over probe into death of UK politician Widdecombe
A 28-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
aljazeera.com
Wales captain Lake set to miss South Africa Test
Dewi Lake is set to miss his first game under Steve Tandy when Wales face the world champions in the Nations Championship on Saturday.
co.uk
There Are Endless Conspiracy Theories About Lindsay Graham's Death
Despite a complete lack of evidence, everyone from Russia to Israel and Iran is being blamed for Lindsey Graham’s death.
wired.com
There Are Endless Conspiracy Theories About Lindsey Graham’s Death
Despite a complete lack of evidence, everyone from Russia to Israel and Iran is being blamed for Lindsey Graham’s death.
wired.com
As TV-tracking app TV Time shuts down, its founder builds Bingers, a new home for fans
The creator of TV Time is building a successor app that will let users import their watch histories and preserve the community that formed around discussing their favorite shows.
techcrunch.com
India thrash England in historic first women’s cricket Test match at Lord’s
England, set a record-breaking target of 457 for victory, were dismissed for 186 shortly before lunch on the final day.
aljazeera.com
Dutch referee dies weeks after being dropped from World Cup
Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink dies aged 38, weeks after he was dropped from officiating at the World Cup because of a police investigation in the UK.
co.uk
‘I just knew it would sound incredible!’: why the Globe is giving Shakespeare some flamenco fire
Love’s Labour’s Lost offers a heady mix of passion and death – which makes the Spanish art form a perfect match, says director Indiana Lown-Collins. Our writer joins the theatre’s flamenco bootcamp...
theguardian.com
NASA Astronaut Anil Menon
NASA astronaut Anil Menon poses in a spacesuit for a portrait at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on Jan. 8, 2026. Menon will launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft t...
nasa.gov
Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.
co.uk
Iraq seizes 375kg of gold in sweeping anti-corruption crackdown
In a massive corruption crackdown, Iraqi authorities have uncovered 375kg of gold linked to a high-profile case.
aljazeera.com
Hello from the outside: heat domes impeding radio and other signals in US midwest
Higher temperatures can cause radio, TV and microwave signals to travel hundreds of miles farther, upsetting communicationsIt was 3am in north-east Indiana’s Huntington county when the outdoor emer...
theguardian.com
Shahrnush Parsipur, Iranian Writer Imprisoned for Her Novels, Dies at 80
Shahrnush Parsipur in 2009. Her novels and stories about women in Iran before and after the Islamic Revolution made her one of the country’s most acclaimed writers of her generation.
nytimes.com
FIFA World Cup: Key players to watch as France play Spain in semifinal
Spain-France clash is filled with superstars like Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal, among others.
aljazeera.com
The Open Championship tee-times: Rounds one and two
The tee-times for the first two rounds of the 154th Open Championship, held at Royal Birkdale in Southport.
co.uk
Trump says US will become ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls
Iran rejects any US control of strait as both sides trade attacks in major threat to negotiations to end war.
aljazeera.com
JP Morgan boss pressed by US senator about contact with Jeffrey Epstein
Elizabeth Warren asks Jamie Dimon if he was advised to ‘mildly threaten’ UK chancellor over tax on bankers’ bonusesA leading Democratic senator has written to the boss of JP Morgan to request clari...
theguardian.com
UK Links Iran to Antisemitic Attacks and Calls IRGC Terrorist Group
Cadets from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps during a military parade commemorating the 44th anniversary of Iran-Iraq war in Tehran in 2024.
nytimes.com
Waze adds new AI-powered features and customization updates
Some of the new features are powered by Google's Gemini AI assistant, which reflects the the tech giant's broader push to integrate Gemini across its products while also better positioning Waze to...
techcrunch.com
LAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire, citing ‘serious concerns’ over civil liberties and privacy
The LAPD, one of Flock's biggest government customers, is ending its contract with the company citing civil liberties concerns.
techcrunch.com
Yemeni government forces strike Sanaa airport
Yemeni government forces strike Sanaa airport
aljazeera.com
McCullum promises 'robust conversations' with new England Test head coach
Brendon McCullum has apologised to England fans for the poor string of Test results that led to his dismissal and said he will work alongside his replacement to ensure all three formats are priorit...
skysports.com
‘As if a hurricane had passed’: Puerto Ricans at breaking point after weeks without water
Shortages triggered by pipeline rupture drive up costs and deepen frustrations, as pressure grows on water utilityJonathan Collazo owns two restaurants in a bustling section of San Juan, which has...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Hubble Discovers First of Star Cluster’s Missing Black Holes
Astronomers using archival data from Hubble and supportive observations from Webb have located their first stellar-mass black hole in the star cluster Omega Centauri.
nasa.gov
EU sanctions nine people over alleged Russian cyber-spying campaign
EU announces sanctions on nine individuals and four entities over alleged years-long cyber-espionage campaign.
aljazeera.com
Agyarko to face Kelly for title on Joshua undercard
Belfast's Caoimhin Agyarko's world title bid against IBF light-middleweight champion Josh Kelly is confirmed to take place on 25 July in Saudi Arabia.
co.uk
Fire in Bangkok Bar Was a Death Trap With Inaccessible Exits and Flammable Foam
Emergency workers moved the body of a victim into an ambulance on Monday after a fire at a bar in Bangkok.
nytimes.com
U.K. links Iran to antisemitic attacks, calls IRGC terrorist group
Cadets from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps during a military parade commemorating the 44th anniversary of Iran-Iraq war in Tehran in 2024.
nytimes.com
Injured Whitlock withdraws from Commonwealth Games
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock withdraws from this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after injuring his hand in training.
co.uk
Scarlets sign WRU deal but peace is temporary
All four regions have now signed but uncertainty remains with the deal expiring in June 2028.
co.uk
Burnham expected to vote in favour of Mahmood’s asylum system changes
Home secretary also set to outline plans to enable deportation of grooming gang ringleader Shabir AhmedUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is expected to vote for the immigration bill on...
theguardian.com
Dubai plans new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Project to build capacity on UAE’s east coast represents a major shift after US-Iran war
ft.com
US will ‘run’ Strait of Hormuz after strikes with Iran, Trump says
Week of escalating military tensions over the waterway risks reigniting full-scale war
ft.com
Counterterrorism Police Take Over Investigation Into U.K. Lawmaker’s Death
Police officers on Saturday investigating an area near the Devon home of Ann Widdecombe, 78, a former government minister, after she was found dead.
nytimes.com
How western Europe became a formidable football factory
National teams from the region have dominated the top three placings in the World Cup since 2006
ft.com
Which Premier League clubs have been hit hardest by World Cup?
Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?
co.uk
A Brazilian Biopic About Jair Bolsonaro Is Threatening His Son’s Presidential Campaign
Flávio Bolsonaro in São Paulo in June.
nytimes.com
FIFA World Cup England vs Argentina: What to know ahead of second semifinal
Argentina and England meet at the World Cup for the sixth time, facing off in Wednesday's semifinal in Atlanta.
aljazeera.com
Knight 'really content' after ending England career
Former England captain and World Cup winner Heather Knight says she is "really content" after calling time on her international career.
co.uk
What is Japan’s new intelligence agency, and why is Tokyo building it?
Japan plans to launch its first centralised intelligence body with help from Western allies.
aljazeera.com
First came the dead fish, then invasive plants. A year later and Lake Suchitlán’s pollution remains a mystery
Fishers on El Salvador’s largest lake are still looking for answers after the die-off, with no explanation provided by the governmentFrom the village of Copapayo, Noel Avalos recalls the morning th...
theguardian.com
A journey down one of the last wild rivers in the American west: ‘The bullseye will always be on its back’
As US water wars rage, a tributary of the Colorado River faces unprecedented pressure. Visitors worry how long this aquatic ‘relict’ will lastOn an early morning in mid-May, a group of near strange...
theguardian.com
Gracie Abrams: Daughter from Hell review – bloodless anthems hit like a faceful of icing sugar
(Interscope)Despite their goth-coded attempts at emotional turbulence, the saccharine songs of Abrams’ third album feel adolescent in their melodramaGracie Abrams’ third album is a full-blown crime...
theguardian.com
Man Utd not ruling out signing Ederson at renegotiated price
Manchester United are not ruling out signing Ederson this summer despite a breakdown in the deal over a medical issue.
skysports.com
Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
While the full toll will take months to calculate, death statistics already look substantial compared with historical averages.
nytimes.com
What will happen to Trump’s agenda after Lindsey Graham’s death?
Graham, an ex-Trump critic, had turned into staunch supporter of the US president’s domestic and international policies.
aljazeera.com
Ladies First has been panned. It’s still an essential watch | Anna Smith
The Netflix gender-flip comedy film, in which Sacha Baron Cohen wakes to a world run by female chauvinists, is a valuable testimony to the enduring destructive force of gender bias‘This Movie Is: A...
theguardian.com
Street in Illinois named after murdered Palestinian boy
A street in the US state of Illinois has been named after a six year old Palestinian American boy who was killed.
aljazeera.com
Kerr's world record attempt confirmed for London meet
Josh Kerr's world record mile attempt is confirmed as the Scot is named as part of a strong international field at the Diamond League Series event at London Stadium on Saturday.
co.uk
England to wear all-white kit against Argentina
England will wear their all-white home kit and Argentina their navy blue away strip when the two sides face each other in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday.
co.uk
March to July: What’s different as US-Iran fighting escalates again?
With ceasefire in shambles and both sides exchanging tit-for-tat attacks, is the region again plunging into all-out war?
aljazeera.com
A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park - Sam Neill dies aged 78
The actor, who has died aged 78, built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.
co.uk
Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
The former official was fired in April over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be the UK's ambassador to the US.
co.uk
Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.
co.uk
Intel to invest €5bn in Irish plant as AI chip demand surges
Move strengthens Dublin’s role in Europe’s bid to secure advanced semiconductor manufacturing
ft.com
Counter-terror police take lead in Ann Widdecombe murder probe
Former Conservative minister was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday
ft.com
UK proscribes Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on British soil.
co.uk
'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78
Friends, politicians and fellow film stars remember Neill following his "sudden and unexpected" death.
co.uk
'Argentina will win 2-1!' | Pulcini predicts semi-final ahead of The Open
Mateo Pulcini spoke to Sky Sports' Jamie Weir and gave his prediction on the World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina.
skysports.com
UK to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation
Home Office announces ban on support for Iranian military group in escalation of diplomatic tensions with TehranThe UK will list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation...
theguardian.com
German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls
The pair, named only as Twana H.S. and Asia R. A., left Germany for Iraq in 2015 and became members of the Islamic State group.
co.uk
Will the 2030 World Cup expand to 64 teams? What FIFA’s Infantino says
FIFA president says during the first World Cup to feature 48 teams that it's under consideration.
aljazeera.com
Plan to restore nature in England by 2030 criticised as ‘completely insufficient’
Critics accuse ministers of failing to take control of nature crisis and leaving it to private landowners to act voluntarilyThe government’s plan to protect and restore nature in England by 2030 ha...
theguardian.com
Iraola: Liverpool need more players
Liverpool’s new head coach Andoni Iraola has said that the club needs to sign more players as he addressed the challenge facing him in his new job.
skysports.com
Sam Neill’s final interview: ‘I’ve had to overcome the ordinariness of my appearance’
The actor, who has died aged 78, recently answered Guardian readers’ questions about missing out on James Bond, the true terrors of Jurassic Park and why he called his most fecund cow Helena Bonham...
theguardian.com
iGarden Swim Jet X Pro 10 Review: Endless Pool
Swimming against the iGarden Swim Jet X Pro 10’s artificial current is a real workout, even if it doesn’t quite replace a full-size lap pool.
wired.com
Most clinical? Least creative? Best in the air? Comparing the last four
BBC Sport compares statistics for France, Spain, Argentina and England in the World Cup so far as the semi-finalists prepare to meet.
co.uk
Chatsworth House pilots free entry scheme to improve access amid cost of living crisis
Initiative in conjunction with Derbyshire Libraries aims to help struggling families access cultural experiencesWhen Kate, a 47-year-old contract worker came face to face with Charlotte Brontë’s ha...
theguardian.com
Python Is So Slow. Can Julia Solve the Two-Language Problem?
By some benchmarks, Julia code can run 10X to 1,000X faster than Python—but there’s a reason it’s not a very popular programming language.
wired.com
Sam Neill, New Zealand Actor Known for ‘Jurassic Park,’ Dies at 78
Sam Neill in Los Angeles in 2024.
nytimes.com
Weather tracker: Unusually warm rivers affect French nuclear power plants
High temperatures and below average rainfall put pressure on waterways used to cool reactorsAbove average temperatures combined with below average rainfall across much of western and central Europe...
theguardian.com
White Supremacists Love Armie Hammer’s New Movie
Described as the “feel-good movie of white-boy summer” by one extremist, the movie Citizen Vigilante has been hailed by the far-right as a way to convert moderates to their cause.
wired.com
Ana Mendieta review – were she still alive she’d be at the forefront of art in this century
Tate Modern, LondonThis exhibition makes nothing of the Cuban-American artist’s controversial death – instead it focuses on the astounding way she left an imprint of herself on the earth using bloo...
theguardian.com
People flee Bangkok bar as huge flames shoot out from doorway
At least 27 people have died and 25 are critically injured after a fire tore through a bar in a popular Bangkok district.
co.uk
Senator Lindsey Graham died of aortic tear, examiner says
Graham, a close Republican ally of Donald Trump, died at the age of 71 on Saturday evening.
co.uk
Olly Robbins launches legal challenge to dismissal as Foreign Office chief by Keir Starmer
Former top civil servant at FCDO says he was given ‘irrational’ reasons for his firing amid Peter Mandelson vetting scandalOlly Robbins, the former Foreign Office chief sacked by Keir Starmer over...
theguardian.com
A Leak of San Francisco Police Drone Footage Exposes the New Reality of Urban Surveillance
The SFPD’s exposure of hours of videos from drone platform Skydio reveals how broadly it’s watching the city from above—and how the results can spill online.
wired.com
Chris Sutton's World Cup semi-final predictions
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the semi-final ties at the 2026 World Cup.
co.uk
France vs Spain: World Cup semifinal – Mbappe, Yamal, predictions, kickoff
Kylian Mbappe's France continue their quest for the world title, facing Lamine Yamal's Spain in a blockbuster semifinal.
aljazeera.com
MP arrives at court for sexual assault trial
He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual assault and is on trial.
co.uk
Wildfires near Paris force evacuations, disrupt train lines and motorway
Wildfires spread over 800 hectares near Fontainebleau, as authorities sent two waterbombing planes to tackle blazes.
aljazeera.com
Bellingham leads England's World Cup stats after knockout heroics
Jude Bellingham fever grips the nation after the Real Madrid midfielder scored two goals - for the second game running - in England's 2-1 win over Norway.
skysports.com
Andy Burnham has body of work that speaks volumes about how he gets football | Rob Draper
Prime-minister-in-waiting has been a key figure in overhauls behind the scenes of the game, as well helping to create the Hillsborough Independent PanelPicking up the country when it is in a slump...
theguardian.com
Live Updates: Iran Insists It Controls Strait of Hormuz as It Launches New Strikes
The Iranian military said it had fired at U.S. targets across the Persian Gulf as the two sides engaged in another day of hostilities. President Trump on Sunday denied Iran’s claim to have closed t...
nytimes.com
Hollywood blockbusters and arthouse films: Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures
The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.
co.uk
New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know
Iran targets its Gulf neighbours in third round of tit-for-tat attacks with US in a week.
aljazeera.com
In Wales, an artist sews names of Gaza’s infant victims on christening gown
Diana Williams embroiders names of 300 babies killed by Israel on gown, an evocative work she hopes will reach New York.
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The Next Phase in Ukraine’s War With Russia: The Battle for Minds
Maria Berlinska, who is revered in Ukraine as a main driver behind the use of drones in the war there, in Kyiv, the capital, in November.
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A Robot Army Remakes Ground Warfare in Ukraine
Training with an unmanned vehicle, in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, in 2025. Battalions of ground robots now conduct thousands of missions every month.
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Typhoon Bavi pummels China’s eastern coast
Dramatic video captured the moment waves caused by Typhoon Bavi slammed into a house in China’s Zhejiang province.
aljazeera.com
Minister suggests Shabana Mahmood will use visa threats to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader to Pakistan – UK politics live
Cather Atkinson hinted that the Home Office may threaten to stop issuing visas to Pakistan unless it agrees to accept Shabir AhmedGood morning. Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, will be in the C...
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Watch World Cup: Preview ahead of Spain-France semifinal 1
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
aljazeera.com
Scientists discovered the brain doesn't make decisions the way we thought
A new study suggests the brain begins making decisions much earlier than scientists previously thought. Researchers found that even primary sensory regions are influenced by higher brain areas thro...
sciencedaily.com
More than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May, June heatwaves
The UK has experienced two record heatwaves this year, with temperatures reaching 35.1C in May and 37.7C in June.
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The Brexit Effect, 2016-2026 edited by Anthony Seldon review – life without EU
Essays by the great and the good address the legacy of Brexit, but ignore the nationalist elephant in the roomThis massive collection of essays by 43 different authors, including seven lords, four...
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Our Hero, Balthazar review – a darkly comic satire of incel culture and gun violence
A poser activist and an online troll strike up a homoerotic friendship in Safdie brothers collaborator Oscar Boyson’s scabrous story‘I think it’s nice to be part of a community” is how Manhattan ri...
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Sam Neill – a life in pictures
The New Zealand actor who appeared in more than 150 roles including memorable turns in Jurassic Park films, Peaky Blinders and The Piano, has died aged 78Sam Neill’s 20 best roles‘A true gentleman’...
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Sam Neill tributes: actors, directors and leaders remember ‘a true gentleman’
The star of more than 100 films is remembered as a champion of New Zealand’s arts, culture and environment, and a generous collaborator and friend Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park films and The Pia...
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England top air miles among semi-finalists - does it matter?
England have travelled far more than rivals France and Argentina as World Cup 2026 tests teams across North America.
co.uk
Meet Team NI athletes heading to the Commonwealth Games
BBC Sport NI looks at all 65 athletes who will be part of Team NI at the Commonwealth Games this summer.
co.uk
Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer
Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28.
co.uk
Stephen Hawking's black hole laws just got a major upgrade
Scientists have developed a new framework that could finally apply the laws of thermodynamics to real, ever-changing black holes instead of only perfectly stable ones. The advance may improve our u...
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Sam Neill’s 20 best roles
The New Zealand actor, who has died at the age of 78, delivered stellar performances for more than 40 years. Here’s our pick of his best roles Scientists, farmers, spies, cops, priests, the devil i...
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FIFA World Cup: Which semifinal team has best chance to win the trophy?
Form guide on the final four teams as they battle it out for the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy in the United States.
aljazeera.com
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
Neill was one of a host of actors who achieved international fame after an explosion of Australian films in the 1970s.
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Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead
Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides have hit large parts of the country.
co.uk
The Anniversary by Andrea Bajani review – meet the wearily predictable parents
Therapy brings childhood trauma to light in this ambitious tale of family rupture – a smash hit in Italy that fails to live up to its hypeA son leaves home for university and goes on to pay fortnig...
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A Year in London review – fashion student hits it off with her professor in frothy lesbian romcom
An Italian on an exchange to the glamorous UK capital gets involved with a sophisticated older woman in a tale of soap opera sillinessA year is about how long this very quaint film feels, although...
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Sam Neill, New Zealand Screen Actor and Leading Man, Dies at 78
Sam Neill in Los Angeles in 2024.
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Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park films, Peaky Blinders and The Piano, dies aged 78
New Zealand actor built career as dashing romantic leads and charismatic villains across film and televisionSam Neill’s 20 best performancesSam Neill, the versatile New Zealand actor whose career s...
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 36
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
co.uk
'Out of this world!' - Best shots of Wimbledon 2026
Enjoy the best shots of Wimbledon 2026, featuring Great Britain's Arthur Fery, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and more.
co.uk
These are unprecedented times for England - enjoy them
A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England belong.
co.uk
TV tonight: Chris Packham’s wondrous series about evolution
His epic exploration starts with the mystery of the African elephant. Plus: top prankster Oobah Butler takes on the housing crisis. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC TwoChris Packham begins...
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Global stocks fall as US-Iran hostilities escalate
New clashes over Strait of Hormuz control put investors in ‘risk-off’ mode
ft.com
Elderly Palestinian describes being beaten up by Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers assaulted 79-year-old Ibrahim al-Jabour and his family in Masafer Yatta in the Occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
The SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there?
A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
co.uk
June heatwave killed up to 440 people a day in England and Wales, data suggests
Extreme temperatures in May and June led to about 2,700 lost lives in total with climate crisis adding 3C to 4C The heatwave that affected England and Wales in June killed about 440 people a day du...
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He was having a mental health crisis. Memphis task force agents came and shot him
Jonah Neal, 25, was struck by a Homeland Security Investigations agent in May. There have been at least four deadly shootings related to the task force.
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Are Messi, Mbappe, Yamal and Kane in the best World Cup semifinals yet?
France, Spain, England and Argentina have the stars for the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?
aljazeera.com
Maine Democrats scramble to select replacement for Platner in Senate race
Maine Democrats now have a process for choosing a replacement for Senate candidate Graham Platner. But voters are still reeling from his fall.
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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on her bid to replace Platner in Senate race
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows about her run to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race.
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Former member of federal Election Assistance Commission speaks out after dismissal
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Benjamin Hovland, one of three members of the Election Assistance Commission fired last week by President Trump.
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Japan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the Group of 7 summit in France last month. Ms. Takaichi wants Japan to do more to protect state secrets and vital technologies and more aggressively guard against...
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Country diary: Phacelia is the most useful plant – I always have a packet for my garden | Susie White
Allendale, Northumberland: Farmers use it as cover crop, and I sow it into bare soil – but not before I’ve had a close look at its stunning detailsCupped by bristly sepals, the five-petalled flower...
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US launches new attacks on Iran, killing one person, state media reports
Within hours of the fresh US strikes, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain, as escalating attacks cast strain interim deal.
co.uk
Japan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the Group of 7 summit in France last month. Ms. Takaichi wants Japan to do more to protect state secrets and vital technologies and more aggressively guard against...
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‘No matter how bad, it is always fixable’: how Bea Elton cleans up the houses – and lives – of desperate people
She has built an unlikely career in mould, maggots and excrement, cleaning for those who most need it. It can take months building trust with a stranger, before she and her boyfriend go in and tran...
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Mastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’
Alleged thieves in October 2025 robbery damaged a gem-encrusted crown worn in the 19th century by Empress EugénieTwo men suspected of making off with €88m (£75m) worth of crown jewels from the Louv...
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Eat, sleep, rave ... make peace! DJ Yousuke Yukimatsu’s mission to change the world with topless raves
He beat brain cancer. Now your favourite DJ’s favourite DJ is on a UK tour, armed with experimental techno, Beastie Boys and Taylor SwiftTen years ago this month, Japanese DJ Yousuke Yukimatsu had...
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Wall Street feasts on fees from SpaceX IPO and mega-mergers
Top US banks benefit from revival of large deals as AI optimism and strong consumer fuel market rally
ft.com
AI is not enough to arrest China’s decline
There are other, more powerful forces weighing on the country’s economy
ft.com
Jane Fraser’s ruthless remake of Citigroup
The bank has sold assets, cut jobs and made controversial new hires while cultivating a closer relationship with Trump. Is it enough to get back into the big time?
ft.com
Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.
co.uk
Physicists say quantum mechanics may not need imaginary numbers after all
Physicists from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) have examined a fundamental property of quantum mechanics in collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR). In the scientific journ...
sciencedaily.com
Firefighting planes scrambled from south of France to tackle huge wildfire near Paris
Officials say blaze in Fontainebleau forest is of ‘exceptional scale’, with 900 homes evacuated and road and rail links hitEurope live – latest updatesFirefighters are battling a blaze of unprecede...
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McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.
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Christopher Nolan says people ‘disdain’ AI and the idea it will replace humans is ‘nonsense’
Odyssey director addresses industry fears over artificial intelligence and says rightwing criticism of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy is ‘irrelevant’The Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan be...
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British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire
At least 13 people, including five believed to be Britons, were killed by Thursday's wildfire in Spain's Almeria province.
co.uk
US launches more strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran targeting Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the strait.
aljazeera.com
How Indian scientists are mapping the brain's last frontier
India's new brainstem atlas offers scientists an unprecedented map of one of the brain's least known regions.
co.uk
Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies
Iranian state media report explosions in port cities pof Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask, as well as Qeshm Island.
aljazeera.com
Senegal Is on the Brink
The IMF, the World Bank, and the debt crisis that imperils West Africa.
foreignaffairs.com
America and Iran’s Strange Moment of Opportunity
How a deadlocked conflict can pave the way for peace.