Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-07-14

Spain show teamwork may win out in 'World Cup of superstars'

France's attacking firepower was the focus of the build-up to their World Cup semi-final against Spain. If it wasn't Kylian Mbappe who did the damage, it would surely be Ousmane Dembele. Or Michael...

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'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants

Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.

co.uk

Lorde says AI glasses are “not sexy”

"Increasingly in our world, it gets harder and harder to know what is real," Lorde said on stage.

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City leaders chew over Reeves’ successor at Mansion House banquet

Conversations at annual gathering focus on who will take key job of chancellor in new Burnham government

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OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move

OpenAI's first hardware device is reported to be a screenless, AI-guided smart speaker that can move. Weird enough for you?

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From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers

The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?

co.uk

Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca

Activists say Moroccan authorities are intensifying repression of critical voices and the Gen Z protest movement.

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OpenAI pushes back on Apple trade secret lawsuit

OpenAI has issued another statement on the lawsuit, this time suggesting it lacks merit.

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World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes

The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.

co.uk

Spain book World Cup final place by beating lacklustre France

European champions Spain are into the World Cup final after beating lacklustre France 2-0 in Dallas.

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OpenAI’s new flagship model deletes files on its own, people keep warning

A number of social media posts claim that GPT-5.6 Sol deleted files and data without warning. OpenAI had basically disclosed the problem in June.

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Spain deliver masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach World Cup final

European champions Spain beat France with controlled display to book final against Argentina or England.

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Spain into World Cup final after victory over France

Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.

co.uk

Are countries prepared to cope with extreme weather?

Severe weather conditions are likely to get worse due to climate change.

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Who 'came alive' in the semi-final? France v Spain player ratings

Spain produce a masterclass to see off France and reach their first World Cup final since 2010 - but who were the stars?

co.uk

World Cup semifinal: Key players to watch in England vs Argentina clash

Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane will be among the stars on show during Wednesday's match in Atlanta.

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Why the England shirt feels complicated for some fans this World Cup

The World Cup has ignited debate in the UK over wearing or displaying the England flag.

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NASA Invites Media to Serbia Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony

The Republic of Serbia will sign the Artemis Accords at 5 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 16, during a ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson will host Serbia’...

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Porro doubles Spain's lead over France

Pedro Porro plays a one-two with Dani Olmo and doubles Spain's lead against France in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

co.uk

Broad: Time is now for England to trial extra seamer

Stuart Broad says England are crying out for an extra seamer, and the time to blood them is now, with over a year to go until the Cricket World Cup.

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US-Russian crew launches on mission to space station

A US-Russian crew blasted off onboard a Soyuz spacecraft for an eight-month mission to the International Space Station.

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Wife describes moment husband nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane

A man was nearly sucked head-first out of a cabin window mid-air on a Ryanair plane.

co.uk

Why Yemen’s long ‘no war, no peace’ deadlock may be ending

Mobilisation of fighters and attacks signal the collapse of Yemen's fragile peace, with regional implications looming.

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Mahmoud Khalil alleges conspiracy in lawsuit against Trump officials

Lawsuit claims conspiracy between top administrative officials and private groups to target the pro-Palestine advocate.

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Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina

Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to be the only players unavailable for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

co.uk

New York imposes landmark one-year ban on large data centres

Data centre moratorium pushes have gained steam around the US, with bans proposed in at least a dozen states.

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Senate Democrats block defence bill over Iran war, Israel provisions

The Senate voted 50-46 to block debate on the annual defence bill over war funding and defence cooperation with Israel.

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Hillsborough law symbolises new era as power passes from Starmer to Burnham

Bill marks a full-circle moment for the PM-in-waiting and encapsulates what he says his government will be aboutAndy Burnham has always said he took his first steps out of Westminster in 2009, when...

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What is in next England Test coach's in-tray?

As England work out who they want as their new Test coach following Brendon McCullum’s sacking, we look at the jobs on the next red-ball supremo's to-do list…

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US strikes new targets in Iran as Tehran hits Gulf states, Hormuz shipping

Iran's deputy foreign minister accuses US of destroying the interim peace deal.

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Barca won't give up on Arsenal target Alvarez

Barcelona are not giving up on signing Arsenal target Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid and could raise their offer after the World Cup.

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Apple opens its new Siri AI to everyone with the iOS 27 public beta

If you’ve been waiting to try Apple’s revamped Siri without installing a developer beta, you now can. The company on Tuesday released the iOS 27 public beta, giving iPhone owners early access to it...

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Anthropic’s newest ad is creeping people out

Anthropic's latest advert is stirring up high emotions — which is undoubtedly what it was designed to do.

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The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone

Overtone describes itself as "a voice- and audio-forward service, enabled by AI, that provides highly curated introductions."

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Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says

The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.

co.uk

Strait of Hormuz remains a fault line as Iran and US drift back into war

Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.

co.uk

Burnham hails Hillsborough law as ‘rewiring of the state’ as MPs approve bill

PM-in-waiting says bill is major step towards securing accountability families had fought for, in rare moment of Labour unity Andy Burnham has hailed a power shift from the state to the people as M...

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Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs

Policy to create youth clubs and health centres aims to tackle surplus of school spaces created by falling pupil numbersClassrooms left empty by falling numbers of pupils could soon be converted in...

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Foreign Office appoints first special envoy for Britons detained overseas

Alistair Burt will bring diplomatic clout to complex cases involving human rights violations and arbitrary detentionThe Foreign Office has appointed a special envoy for British citizens detained ov...

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Lucid Motors denies report it’s considering bankruptcy

The company said the "rumors are completely false" after its stock sank more than 50% on a report that it was weighing the option.

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Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal

Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.

co.uk

Google faces another AI training lawsuit from major publishers

Hachette, Cengage, Elsevier, and other publishers allege that Google trained its AI on copyrighted works without the necessary permissions.

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US risks falling into ‘escalation trap’ if it deploys troops in Iran

Analyst Alex Alfirraz Scheers says the US risks falling into an escalation trap if it launches a ground assault in Iran.

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Trump pivots from 20 percent Strait of Hormuz fee amid Iran war escalation

Donald Trump backs away from fee, says regional countries will instead invest in US in return for transit protection.

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NASA Astronaut Anil Menon, Crewmates Arrive at Space Station

NASA astronaut Anil Menon, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, arrived safely at the International Space Station Tuesday, bringing the orbiting laboratory’s crew to 10 for...

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MPs say death threats a daily reality in ‘increasing climate of abuse’

As Ann Widdecombe’s death raises concerns over security, politicians reveal extent of problemJess Phillips has received so many death threats she has to remind herself not to be blase. One night sh...

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Book publishers sue Google for copyright infringement over Gemini AI training

Group of major publishers accuses the tech giant of ‘one of the most prolific infringements of copyrighted materials in history’A group of major publishers have filed a lawsuit against Google, accu...

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Hubble Sees Crimson Cloud and Stars

Blue and white stars shine brilliantly against a crimson background of glowing gas in this July 3, 2026, image of stellar nursery LH 95 from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. LH 95 is a region in...

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Britons urged to take ‘small steps’ to prepare for potential national crises

Government to launch campaign to help people cope with events such as weather emergencies or cyber-attacksThe British public should begin taking “small but important steps” to secure and protect wa...

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Tom Cruise among names set to take part in World Cup closing ceremony

Mission: Impossible star to appear in a pre-game show that will also feature Robbie Williams and Jennifer HudsonA wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help c...

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US, Russian astronauts launch into orbit for joint space mission

NASA chief Jared Isaacman made a rare visit to the Russia-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness the launch.

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DeepMind CEO calls for an independent standards body to regulate frontier AI

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is proposing an AI "standards body" modeled after FINRA, to test frontier models and develop best practices for their release.

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Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea

Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.

co.uk

The Guardian view on Covid and Hillsborough: families forced the state to face the truth | Editorial

Lady Hallett exposed waste and secrecy. Hillsborough campaigners showed why public bodies must be honest before and after catastrophe strikesThe Covid-19 inquiry’s procurement report and the Hillsb...

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Trump meets with Iraq Prime Minister at White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’

Iraqi prime minister says relations with US shifting from militaristic to economic, vows disarmament of factions.

aljazeera.com

Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies

The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen".

co.uk

Sudan faces escalating hunger crisis due to war and Hormuz disruption – WFP

Renewed conflict and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments, worsening hunger in Sudan.

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NASA Jets Turn Red, White, and Blue

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, two of NASA’s most iconic aircraft got a fresh coat of red, white, and blue paint ahead of a flyover in Washington on July 4, 2026, with other NASA aircraft. &...

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Andrew Lloyd Webber says Broadway in ‘dire danger’ as Cats musical announces early closing

The legendary composer warned theaters could soon meet the same fate as Hollywood’s ‘empty soundstages’Andrew Lloyd Webber has spoken out about the precarious state of Broadway in the wake of the e...

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How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals: France vs Spain

The end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.

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Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived

United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring "a lot of controversy" and said it brought "nerves" on his team-mates.

co.uk

US consumer prices drop in June as energy costs tumble

Inflation eased due to cheaper energy, but experts warn price increases may return after renewed US-Iran tensions.

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Andy Burnham must act fast on the climate – or risk getting stuck in a ‘derailment’ doom loop | Laurie Laybourn

Around the world, climate-sceptic parties are exploiting floods and fires to make political capital. Without urgent changes, this deadly spiral will continueRecent unprecedented heatwaves in the UK...

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DeepSeek reportedly in talks to raise $1.5B, then IPO

DeepSeek, the Chinese large language model developer, is said to be preparing for a 2027 IPO debut as it also looks to raise around $1.5 billion in new funds at a $71 billion valuation.

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Leonard Abramson, Health Care Innovator and Philanthropist, Dies at 93

He created U.S. Healthcare, one of the first H.M.O.s, and used his great wealth from the sale of the company for causes like advancing cancer research.

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Kemi Badenoch zeros in on Tory MPs who believe in climate crisis – and those who don’t

Despite the party polling at 19%, Conservative leader only wants ideologically sound on board – or rather, those who think the same as herYou have to hand it to Kemi Badenoch. She doesn’t take any...

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World leaders travel to Qatar to honour Father Emir

Leaders from around the world have been in Qatar to offer condolences to Emir Sheikh Tamim.

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Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham

The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics.

co.uk

Mexico: Football Without Fear

As Mexico cohosts the World Cup, a mother confronts gender violence and seeks safety for her daughter through football.

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Gov. Hochul orders a pause on data centers in New York for up to a year

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an order pausing construction of large data centers — the first statewide pause in the country.

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Wall Street banks smash records on stock trading boom

Earnings at JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and BofA benefit from AI frenzy and SpaceX IPO

ft.com

Meta’s Adam Mosseri says AI token budgets could soon be capped per engineer

Instagram head Adam Mosseri believes companies will eventually need to manage AI token spending the same way they manage payroll or other operating expenses, predicting that engineers could soon fa...

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Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation

The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement.

co.uk

New York becomes first US state to suspend data centre development

Governor Kathy Hochul signs one-year moratorium on new construction amid backlash over infrastructure needs

ft.com

World Cup quiz: Name every team to have reached semi-finals

You smashed our quarter-finalists quiz, now it's time to name every nation that's reached a World Cup semi-final!

co.uk

Big banks and Big Tech are surfing the same wave

Wall Street is no longer the only industry reaching into every corner of the economy

ft.com

YouTube and X Have Become ‘Gateways’ to Nudify Apps

A new study found that social media platforms are referring people to sites where they can create nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfakes for as little as $1 an image.

wired.com

Mexico begins legal action in US over deaths of its citizens in ICE custody

Mexico files complaints and sends cease-and-desist letters over the deaths of 17 nationals in ICE custody or raids.

aljazeera.com

Antonio Rattín, Whose World Cup Expulsion Led to Penalty-Card System, Dies at 89

The ejection of the Argentine soccer star during a 1966 match against England led to the introduction of yellow and red cards.

nytimes.com

Israeli attack on north Gaza police station kills eight

Gaza's interior ministry denounces 'horrific massacre' that killed station chief, other police personnel and a civilian.

aljazeera.com

Balogun: I knew Trump intervention 'would cause a lot of controversy'

USA striker Folarin Balogun predicted President Trump's involvement in overturning his World Cup suspension would "cause a lot of controversy". 

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Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, counterterror police say

Ex-Conservative minister and Reform spokesperson was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday

ft.com

‘The crowd are there for the crashes’: how a play performed on a racetrack became a smash with banger racers

The Kneebone Cadillac is about a sport in which community is fostered yet collisions are encouraged. Actors, audiences and drivers explain the rushLexi Crosbie was five days old when she went to he...

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Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold

The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.

co.uk

France vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal

Live coverage and text updates as France play Spain in a semifinal clash between the two tournament favourites.

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Jude Bellingham Station unveiled ahead of World Cup semi-final

A station in southeast London has been temporarily renamed Jude Bellingham Station before the World Cup semi-finals.

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Premier League rules World Cup defences - but not attacks

Do the World Cup semi-final line-ups show the world’s best attacking talent plays outside the Premier League?

co.uk

New York State halts construction of all new data centers

New York has become the first state to temporarily halt approval of large data centers, as Gov. Kathy Hochul argues the AI-driven building boom shouldn’t come at the expense of higher electricity c...

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Iran abused mobile networks’ vulnerabilities to locate U.S. military in the Middle East, report says

The Iranian government exploited well-known flaws in cellphone networks to locate and then strike U.S. military personnel in the build-up and beginning of the war.

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Kevin Warsh vows Federal Reserve will be ‘resolute’ in inflation fight

Central bank chief says he would have ‘no tolerance’ for persistently elevated price growth

ft.com

Israel and Lebanon Meet to Advance Peace Talks, as Broader Truce Unravels

The U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy, as U.S.-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon resumed on Tuesday.

nytimes.com

Confessions of a Shopaholic: a charming Isla Fisher romcom worth taking to the checkout

The PJ Hogan-directed film may not have the polish of The Devil Wears Prada but it has new relevance in the buy now, pay later eraThe year was 2009. The global economy was enduring the final throes...

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Even if the Iran war ends, the next fossil fuel shock is already on its way

To prepare, the world needs to focus on building energy independence through renewables and decentralisation.

aljazeera.com

New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium

“We have no choice but to address the challenges created by these massive facilities,” New York governor Kathy Hochul said. The executive order will pause construction for one year.

wired.com

FIFA World Cup: Meet Ismail Elfath, referee for England-Argentina semifinal

American-Moroccan referee Elfath will take charge of England against Argentina, his fourth game at the 2026 World Cup.

aljazeera.com

Ukraine targets Russian shipping in ‘unprecedented’ drone assault

Over the past week, Kyiv has struck vessels in the Sea of Azov at a faster pace than during the 1980s Iran-Iraq tanker wars

ft.com

Reflection inks $1B compute deal with Nebius

Reflection AI has signed a $1 billion deal to access Nebius's compute. Reflection was founded in 2024 and is developing open source AI technology.

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Olympic funding questioned by nine EU nations over Russia readmission

Nine EU nations urge funding cuts for sports bodies including International Olympic Committee over readmitting Russians.

aljazeera.com

The real AI race may no longer be at the frontier

Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue says enterprises increasingly want open models, due to cost, accessibility, and ownership. Do frontier models still matter if most production AI ends up running on op...

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‘It wasn’t a dream, it was a threat’: the film festival celebrating pan-Africanism’s rich and complex history

Project a Black Planet: Film, a new season of screenings at the Barbican in London exemplifies how the movement was an act of solidarity, resistance and fierce creativityAlgiers, 1969. What had, fo...

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‘Piracy’: Will Trump’s 20 percent Hormuz toll find takers?

Trump says the US will start charging a cargo fee for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

aljazeera.com

Spotify expands its AI push with a ChatGPT-like music assistant

Spotify is rolling out a new AI-powered conversational feature that lets Premium subscribers chat with the app to discover music, podcasts, and audiobooks, and more.

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Russia-Ukraine war: What is Europe’s new ballistic missile shield plan?

Nine European countries and Ukraine have launched a coalition to build Europe's own defence against ballistic missiles.

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California faces highest shark numbers in years as great whites head north

El Niño climate phenomenon heating waters off Mexico but incidents with humans remain a rarityCalifornia is set to see one of its sharkiest summers in a decade, with large numbers of juvenile great...

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Superhuman’s new auto-draft feature almost makes me like AI replies

Superhuman’s latest AI email drafting feature is its most convincing yet, generating replies that often required little to no editing in our testing.

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NASA’s Roman Telescope Will Spot Distant Black Holes That Shred Stars

Lee esta nota de prensa en español aquí. How do black holes at the center of galaxies form and grow over time? To answer this question, scientists need to detect and study supermassive black holes...

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Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials say

A senior officer in the Hamas-run police force was among those killed in the strike, which Israel's military says targeted "terrorists".

co.uk

Indian activist Wangchuk urged to end hunger strike over exam paper leaks

Sonam Wangchuk has been​ fasting in New Delhi since June 28 in solidarity with Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party.

aljazeera.com

Mexico files criminal complaints over migrant deaths during ICE operations

Mexico files criminal complaints over migrant deaths during ICE operations

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‘Fun, propulsive, full of queer joy’: readers’ favourite albums of 2026 so far, from Muna to Raye and J Cole

After the Guardian’s music critics chose their best of the half-year, we asked you for your picks – from Brian Jackson and Arlo Parks to Maya Hawke, Flea and more• The best albums of 2026 so far• ‘...

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Which world leaders are visiting Qatar to pay their condolences?

Sheikh Hamad, who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013 and revolutionised modern-day Qatar, died on Thursday aged 74.

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Iran lawmakers present Hormuz management bill as US war heats up

Hardline MPs table plan that aims to formalise control over the strait and undermine any negotiations.

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Englannd World Cup Semi-Final and Final? A reminder of where and when!

A reminder of where and when England's semi-final against Argentina takes place and, if they get that far, when to make a note in your diary for the final.

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U.S. and Iran Reignite War Over Strait of Hormuz

The two countries slid back to open war over the waterway, as the U.S. planned to reinstate a blockade on Iranian ports on Tuesday. Iran said it had attacked two tankers and fired at U.S. military...

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WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak may be double the official tally

UN health agency says cases are underreported while doctors at outbreak epicentre threaten to go on strike.

aljazeera.com

UK to continue sending potential trafficking victims to France despite court ruling

Court ruled last week against policy to reduce protections for asylum seekers facing removal under one in, one out schemeThe Home Office is set to ignore a high court ruling and continue sending as...

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D-topia review – cosy sci-fi mystery takes aim at AI

PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2; Marimittu GamesA soft puzzle game makes a sharp point about the over-optimised future aheadIn the far future, on a planet that is not E...

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MP was 'bit of a pest', sexual assault trial hears

The Suffolk MP is on trial in London after being accused of two counts of sexual assault.

co.uk

Israel launches new illegal settlement expansion plan

Israel launches new illegal settlement expansion plan

aljazeera.com

American Elfath to referee England v Argentina

Fifa announce American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

co.uk

Could England cause the Open final round to move?

The Open Championship could bring forward Sunday's last round tee times to avoid a clash with the World Cup final, if England make it.

co.uk

US inflation fell more than expected to 3.5% in June as oil prices tumbled

Easing energy costs helped tame price surges spurred by Middle East war

ft.com

Carra: England must 'exploit' Messi in World Cup semi-final

Jamie Carragher believes England can exploit Lionel Messi in their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

skysports.com

Russia readies to reroute exports from Sea of Azov after Ukrainian attacks

Ukraine says drones hit 11 Russian vessels in the Azov Sea, targeting tankers, dry cargo ships, and a tugboat overnight.

aljazeera.com

World Cup semifinals delay Barcelona’s, Real Madrid’s La Liga starts

From Lamine Yamal to Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, many Barca and Madrid stars feature in the World Cup semifinals.

aljazeera.com

World Cup: France, Spain unbeaten before semis, but only one can make final

Heading into semifinal, neither side has trailed in a match at FIFA World Cup, but only one can reach the 2026 final.

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Sudan sentences RSF chief Hemedti to death: Who’s he, what’s he accused of?

Port Sudan trial of paramilitary leaders centres on atrocities in West Darfur.

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System of a Down review – perverted pop and anti-war anger mixed into a metal melee

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, LondonThe veteran band may not have much new material to show for the past decade or so but this brutal, melodious mayhem still inspires catharsisSince re-forming in 2010...

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The Jonathan Larson Project review – Rent composer’s lost songs find a glorious new home

Southwark Playhouse Borough, LondonA lesser-known selection from the composer and lyricist’s archive is full of heart and humour, swinging between cabaret blues and pop bangersHow do you measure a...

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David Beckham’s health drink startup IM8 takes $1B from General Catalyst’s unusual CVF fund

General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund doesn't make equity investments. It's providing $1 billion for IM8, known for its longevity vitamin drink.

techcrunch.com

IBM shares plunge 23% on profit warning

Company blames sluggish customer spending on AI infrastructure as tech group signals it will miss market expectations

ft.com

Investigative journalist reports on the abuse inside ICE's largest detention facility

The New Yorker writer Jonathan Blitzer says thousands of people are being held in tents in the El Paso desert, where inhumane conditions have become a tool to pressure people to accept deportation.

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What we know about UK politician Ann Widdecombe’s murder

The former politician was found dead in her home last week after sustaining 'serious injuries', according to police.

aljazeera.com

Barry's journey from Accrington Stanley to World Cup semi-final

His playing career peaked at Accrington Stanley - now Anthony Barry is Thomas Tuchel's right-hand man in England's bid for World Cup glory.

co.uk

Man City interested in Morocco wonderkid Bouaddi

Manchester City are showing interest in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. 

skysports.com

Enid Marx: the maverick textile artist who changed tube commutes for ever

Her fabric designs jazzed up the London Underground and though Queen Elizabeth II rejected her idea for a stamp, her work made a permanent cultural imprint, as a new exhibition revealsLast time you...

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Best RGB TVs (2026): My Picks After Testing the Hottest TVs

RGB TVs are the latest hotness in the world of televisions, and I’ve tested many of the latest models to see which you should buy.

wired.com

Bloomberg Loses Landmark Libel Case in Singapore

John Fraher, left, a senior executive editor for Bloomberg, and Low De Wei, a Bloomberg journalist, leave court in Singapore in April.

nytimes.com

How new Yemen tensions could complicate the global energy crisis

If the fighting in Yemen expands, and the Houthis try to block the Bab al-Mandeb, the world economy faces a new shock.

aljazeera.com

Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case

The ministers claimed the piece, which cited their luxury bungalow deals, had tarnished their reputation.

co.uk

Inside the secret Laos shops selling pangolin scales, bear bile and tiger bones to tourists

Covert footage obtained by the Guardian shows how crime networks are using front souvenir shops to hide a booming wildlife trade targeted at a new influx of Chinese touristsThe shop is dark and des...

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UK ‘wasted’ nearly £10bn on PPE during pandemic, inquiry says

‘Vast’ sums squandered in health crisis, report finds, as it criticises so-called VIP lane for procurement

ft.com

Walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi

Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats.

co.uk

Johnson government wasted ‘vast’ sums on PPE, Covid inquiry finds

Chair criticises use of ‘VIP lane’ to prioritise PPE contracts for companies with Tory connections in damning reportBoris Johnson’s Conservative government wasted public money on a “vast” scale wit...

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Undercover in Laos: how Chinese tourism fuels animal trafficking – video

Chinese tourism is booming in Laos and the illegal wildlife trade is booming with it. Pangolin scales, rhino horn and elephant ivory are all being sold at secret shops and restaurants as a new high...

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Dozens of healthcare workers in DRC strike amid Ebola outbreak

Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have gone on strike.

aljazeera.com

Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick

It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security.

co.uk

Baloucoune and Loughman fit to face New Zealand

Ireland assistant Andrew Goodman confirms that Rob Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman are fit ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship match against New Zealand at Eden Park.

co.uk

ICC considers World Cup cuts & WTC semis in overhaul

The ICC is considering changes to the structure of World Cups, semi-finals in the World Test Championship and a World Club T20 competition.

co.uk

David Lammy’s proposed cohabitation law would be bad for couples – and worse for some women | Ruth Deech

The government’s worthy attempt to give cohabiting partners marriage-like rights fails to protect women who have chosen financial independenceAndy Burnham will walk into No 10 on 20 July to a bulgi...

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Jane Campion remembers Sam Neill: ‘He was radiating peace, beaming love’

The Piano director shares her memories of the actor on set – and the last time she saw him in hospitalSam Neill’s final interview and his life in pictures ‘A true gentleman’: actors, directors and...

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Schumer slams Trump over Iran war

Schumer slams Trump over Iran war

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This Luddite Puppet Hopes You’re Not Reading This on Your Smartphone

On this week’s episode of The Big Interview podcast, WIRED’s senior culture editor Manisha Krishnan talks to Gowanus about eschewing Big Tech, going outside, and rejection in the age of dating apps.

wired.com

England Under-20 sent off for semi-final headbutt

England Under-20 flanker Seb Kelly is sent off for a headbutt as his team's hopes of regaining the age-grade world title ended in semi-final defeat.

co.uk

China Purges Top Official Over Corruption and Sex Charges

Ma Xingrui at a meeting in Beijing last year. He had been the Communist Party leader of the far western region of Xinjiang before his downfall.

nytimes.com

Brighton complete club-record deal for Spurs' Vuskovic

Brighton have completed the club-record signing of Luka Vuskovic from Spurs.

skysports.com

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander stretchered off court in NBA Summer League

Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with the Jazz last week. was injured in game against Chicago Bulls.

aljazeera.com

Brighton sign Vuskovic from Spurs for club record £46m

Brighton sign Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for a club record fee of £46m on a five-year contract, with an option for a further year.

co.uk

Synthetic Sincerity review – Marc Isaacs’ AI interrogation grapples with identity and existence

A combination of fact and fiction leaves the celebrated documentarian’s puzzling project about software training wanting for depthMarc Isaacs’ new film is a curious, intriguing, semi-sincere affair...

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It’s the hope that kills you – so fingers crossed for Andy Burnham | Zoe Williams

World Cup victory for England next week could raise expectations the likely new prime minister can’t live up toAndy Burnham yesterday got himself clear of the magic number – the 323 Labour MPs who...

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England vs Argentina tactical dossier: How Tuchel’s side can stop Messi and Co

Here we go. England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - a fixture loaded with history, jeopardy and one final obstacle between Thomas Tuchel’s side and the World Cup fi...

skysports.com

The Chatbot That Foretold Why People Share Secrets With ChatGPT

In the 1960s an MIT professor named Joseph Weizenbaum created a chatbot called ELIZA. The conversations people had with it set precedents for the chatbots to come.

wired.com

Argentina war vets urge focus on football for England World Cup semifinal

One of sport's great rivalries sees Argentina face England in an ever feisty encounter in the 2026 edition's semifinal.

aljazeera.com

In Bangkok Bar Blaze, Signs of Fatal Lapses Repeated Across the World

Flowers and offerings outside Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao on Tuesday. About 30 people died after a fire broke out at the bar on Sunday night.

nytimes.com

'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal

Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".

co.uk

‘We met and two minutes later we were kissing’ – how Gavin and Stacey became Britain’s most bang tidy TV couple

To kick off Making Love, our new series in which the stars behind TV’s hottest relationships relive their romances, Mathew Horne and Joanna Page talk about meeting the one, snogs with strangers – a...

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ICE kills 26-year-old in Maine: What happened, and who else has ICE killed?

More than 60 people have died in ICE shootings or while in detention since Donald Trump returned to power.

aljazeera.com

Emir of Qatar receives condolences on the death of the Father Emir

Condolences from several government leaders, who expressed their sincere sympathy to Qatar, its leadership and people.

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FIFA World Cup brackets: Semifinal schedule, France vs Spain prediction

France face Spain in the first World Cup semifinal, as Argentina prepare to renew their rivalry with England.

aljazeera.com

Are there aliens on exoplanet K2-18b? Scientists just scanned it for signals

K2-18b is one of the most promising worlds for the search for extraterrestrial life, so astronomers conducted an unusually powerful radio survey using both the VLA and MeerKAT telescopes. Advanced...

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Trump Will Let Ukraine Build Patriots. Ukraine Wants to Make Homegrown Missiles Too.

Missiles manufactured by the Ukrainian defense firm Fire Point and video footage of a burning Russian refinery at the company’s exhibition stand at a defense industry conference in Kyiv last month.

nytimes.com

They Fight review – boxing drama is an emotional gutpunch

Anchored by an indelible André Holland performance, the film finds tenderness and warmth amid its gritty Washington DC backdropIn the lineage of Creed and Million Dollar Baby, They Fight makes yet...

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New faces in England Women squad as World Cup preparations ramp up vs France

skysports.com

Pinwheel launches a retro-inspired landline phone for kids

Kid-friendly tech company Pinwheel announced the launch of a new landline phone designed to let children stay connected without the distractions of a smartphone.

techcrunch.com

DOGE Used AI for Housing Policy. The Government Won’t Say How

In response to a public records request, HUD has withheld documents about DOGE’s use of AI—in part by citing a privilege that doesn’t exist.

wired.com

Robert Jenrick criticises government for not offering Nigel Farage earlier security meeting

Reform’s Treasury spokesperson said talks over party leader’s protection only happening ‘as a result’ of Ann Widdecombe’s deathUK politics live – latest updatesRobert Jenrick has criticised the gov...

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Photos: Wildfires ravage historic forest near Paris

Wildfires near Paris scorch 1,300 hectares as France endures its third heatwave in three months.

aljazeera.com

EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war

The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.

co.uk

‘Country grows, we grow too’: 1 million migrants seek legal status in Spain

The government expected half a million people to apply, but nearly double that number came forward.

aljazeera.com

Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister

Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the new Labour leader after 349 of its MPs nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

co.uk

Watch FIFA World Cup: Mbappe vs Yamal headlines Spain-France semifinal

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

aljazeera.com

Goodbye Chinatown by Kit Fan review – a chef’s elegy to London

Skipping between London, Shanghai and Hong Kong, this tale of family migration, politics and food has plenty of flavour and fireAmber Fan, the 22-year-old protagonist of Kit Fan’s heartfelt and ele...

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Deep Water review – plane-crash survivors play existential roulette with bitey fish

Renny Harlin’s disaster movie brings aquatic mayhem along with suspense and schadenfreude as aircraft passengers battle to survive hungry sharks If done right, a disaster movie can scratch a cinema...

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'A little lost' - Why has Mainoo become England's forgotten man?

Kobbie Mainoo has cut a pretty forlorn-looking figure at this World Cup. 

skysports.com

Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here’s what AI predicts

Al Jazeera put nine leading AI models to the test to predict the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup champion.

aljazeera.com

Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as police probe possible negligence

Thailand authorities say that 24 people remain in critical condition in hospital after the blaze at a pub.

aljazeera.com

Increased security for England and Argentina tie

Authorities say there will be increased security measures in place for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta.

co.uk

Rice fit and available to start for England vs Argentina

Declan Rice is fit and available to start England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, Sky Sports News understands.

skysports.com

World Matchplay 2026: All you need to know as Littler defends his title

The 2026 Matchplay is just around the corner so here is everything you need to know about the men's and women's tournaments, live on Sky Sports...

skysports.com

'The Trojan Teddy Bear': The promise and peril of childhood in the age of AI

AI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says the technology offers real promise — but also risks crowding out th...

npr.org

‘We are dying little by little here’: asylum seekers at mercy of Home Office hotel closures

Legal challenges launched over accommodation ‘adequacy’ as UK government closes more asylum hotelsHuda and her two children aged 10 and 12 had been living in two rooms in a London hotel for six mon...

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Giving nature a say: why Scottish marine scientists appointed the ocean to their board

As the rights of nature are increasingly being recognised, the Scottish Association for Marine Science is the latest organisation to make the ocean a trusteeIn a boardroom in an office building in...

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The Last First Time review – queer coming-of-age drama gives itself up to pleasure

A Mexican student’s post-exams night out becomes a heady voyage of self-discovery in this slight but joyful coming-of-age dramaThis queer coming-of-age drama from Mexico feels a little familiar, wi...

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Can you spot the poacher’s handprint? Earth Photo award winners – in pictures

From scientific tricks to stop turtle traffickers to stranded seals and displaced workers, these images all scooped prizes at this year’s Earth Photo awards Continue reading...

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The Art of Opposition by Courttia Newland review – piercing essays on culture and creativity

The novelist issues a inspiring call for artists to exercise their autonomy in a world of gatekeepersIn 1988, the late Ghanaian writer and filmmaker Kwesi Owusu edited Storms of the Heart: An Antho...

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Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists

BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.

co.uk

Why is India blocking film on a man who counted Punjab insurgency killings?

Satluj, based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is still finding its audience despite the ban.

aljazeera.com

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 37

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

co.uk

‘Just a local’: rural New Zealand fondly remembers Sam Neill, its everyday star

Sam Neill raised money for the community cinema and traded banter in the local cafe, so to residents of the small towns near where he lived, the actor fitted right inHe may have been New Zealand’s...

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TV tonight: regrets and flashbacks in sizzling Swedish affair drama

Faithless is an erotic series based on Ingmar Bergman’s 2000 film. Plus: the final chilling part of the Pike County Murders. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky AtlanticThe Swedish drama abou...

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Time for Lamine Yamal to ignite? Or another Mbappe World Cup masterclass?

France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?

co.uk

Spain's road to semi-final - every goal so far

Relive every goal Spain have scored on their way to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, where a thrilling meeting with France at Dallas Stadium awaits.

co.uk

All the goals from France's run to semi-finals

Watch every goal scored by France on their way to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals and a mouth-watering tie against Spain.

co.uk

Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians

Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

co.uk

‘Beijing is laughing’ at US-Mexico-Canada stalled trade talks

A US trade expert says the US, Mexico, and Canada need to hold trilateral talks to get a cross-border trade deal signed.

aljazeera.com

South Carolina's governor appoints Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says he is appointing Darline Graham to finish the term of her late brother, former Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died in office Saturday at age 71.

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Burnham has a chance to overhaul Pip. Here's what a truly progressive system could look like | Frances Ryan

Last week’s Timms report shows how disability is still vilified. But some pragmatic fixes would help both claimants and the economy“Broken Britain” has become the favourite narrative of the right i...

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Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis

Exclusive: Analysis of nearly 2,500 articles finds almost three-quarters made no reference to global heatingMost of the UK media stories about the record-breaking heatwave that struck in June faile...

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North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters

Lobby appeals to prospective PM’s reindustrialisation agenda as it pushes for Rosebank and Jackdaw approvalThe UK’s North Sea oil industry has made a last-ditch attempt to curry favour with the Lab...

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Some states will ask voters to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments

Several states have ballot measures this year that could raise the thresholds needed to pass state constitutional amendments. Many advocates are critical of such limits on direct democracy.

npr.org

China’s growth: five things to watch as economic pressure mounts

Monthly indicators show weakness in retail sales and investment ahead of second-quarter figure

ft.com

Birthday present for Spain’s Yamal? World Cup semifinal win over France

Yamal wants to celebrate his 19th birthday by taking Spain to the World Cup final in New York.

aljazeera.com

Mexico’s Sheinbaum announces criminal charges request in US over ICE deaths

Mexico to formally ask prosecutors to file cases in US courts over its citizens' deaths in immigration operations.

aljazeera.com

Houthis: Saudi airport targeted in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport

Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa’s international airport

aljazeera.com

Brazil court bars Bolsonaro’s son from visiting ex-president for 90 days

Top court bars former President Jair Bolsonaro's son from visiting his father under house arrest over social media post.

aljazeera.com

Deportations by India Cause Tension Along Border with Bangladesh

An Indian border guard patrols the border near Hakimpur in West Bengal last month.

nytimes.com

US military targeted in Iran war phone-tracking campaign

Roaming systems and ad tech were used to try to locate American personnel as Tehran attacked forces in the region

ft.com

RIP the US state department

America’s diplomats used to have global sway. Now they are besieged by their own president

ft.com

Why the world should copy Trump for once

The US is offering $1,000 to fund investment accounts for children born during the president’s second term

ft.com

‘Kylian is fine’: France ready, full-strength for Spain World Cup semifinal

French coach Deschamps says his team will be fully prepared for a midfield battle against the European champions.

aljazeera.com

Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses

Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits.

co.uk

Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90

The political cartoonist Pat Oliphant at work in his studio in Washington in 1998.

nytimes.com

China’s monthly car exports surge past 1mn as overall trade soars

World’s leading exporter now also second-largest importer, Beijing says

ft.com

This dinosaur fossil captures the final moments of a T. rex attack

A fossilized Edmontosaurus skull with a Tyrannosaurus tooth still embedded in its face has given scientists rare evidence of a dramatic predator-prey encounter. The discovery suggests the giant car...

sciencedaily.com

Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again

They're rolling up their sleeves again, seemingly out of fear of missing AI's defining moment and, presumably, the irresistible allure of making even more money -- potentially a lot more.

techcrunch.com

Sam Neill’s final films tell us a lot about who he was as an actor – and why we’ll miss him | Luke Buckmaster

A character actor in a leading man’s body, he gave balls-to-the-wall performances in a subversively varied career‘I’d like to think that, in life, I’m a goodie’: Sam Neill’s final interviewHis 20 b...

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Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder

Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.

co.uk

Hungary’s parliament votes to oust president in latest anti-Orban move

Hungarian parliament passes amendment that would remove President Sulyok, appointed under ex-Prime Minister Orban.

aljazeera.com

NASA's Perseverance just completed a marathon on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has reached an impressive new milestone on Mars, completing the equivalent of a full marathon by driving 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) across the Red Planet. It accomplis...

sciencedaily.com

Record El Niño threatens to unleash floods across East Africa and Asia

Aid groups warn a record-strength El Niño could unleash flooding and hunger from Somalia to Pakistan.

aljazeera.com

Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone”

Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal walks TechCrunch through the company's financial-services ambitions, its increasingly complicated relationship with Waymo, its new AV Labs data operation, a...

techcrunch.com

NASA selects four new Moon missions to build a permanent lunar base

NASA is ramping up its lunar ambitions by awarding nearly $600 million for four commercial Moon landings planned for late 2028. Each mission will carry the same trio of science instruments to impro...

sciencedaily.com

How Kenyan volunteers hunt polio’s hidden trail

Community health volunteers travel across remote northern Kenya to detect poliovirus before it can spread.

aljazeera.com

Deschamps predicts 'spectacular' France v Spain semi-final

France boss Didier Deschamps is predicting a "spectacular" semi-final when his exciting side take on Spain in a heavyweight World Cup showdown in Dallas.

co.uk

Iran war live: US launches more attacks, UAE says 1 killed in tanker strike

US carried out more attacks on Iran, with Iranian media reporting explosions in Kish, Qeshm and Bandar Abbas.

aljazeera.com

Putin Will Turn a Cease-Fire Into a Weapon

A new use for Russia’s old playbook in Ukraine.

foreignaffairs.com

How China Is Winning Friends and Influencing People

Private companies are making Beijing look good in the developing world.

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