Kane: Holding on was not enough against Argentina
England captain Harry Kane admitted trying to hold on to a 1-0 lead backfired as their World Cup hopes were ended by Argentina's late show in a 2-1 semi-final defeat.
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How Argentina took advantage as England 'lost concentration'
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards look at how Argentina took advantage as England took their "eye off the ball" in their World Cup semi final in Atlanta.
co.uk
England gave Argentina & Messi 'too much respect'
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards believe England showed too much respect to Argentine and Lionel Messi which lead in their World Cup semi-final 2-1 defeat.
co.uk
For England, the World Cup Final Remains Elusive
England’s loss prolongs a World Cup drought that has been a national pain point.
nytimes.com
US Justice Department refuses New Mexico’s request for Epstein files
New Mexico says the withheld records are critical to its criminal investigation into alleged abuse at Epstein’s ranch.
aljazeera.com
The Northeast Is Being Blanketed in Canadian Wildfire Smoke
Roughly 100 wildfires are raging out of control in Ontario, sending smoke streaming more than 1,000 miles from their origin.
wired.com
'The decisions Tuchel made cost England'
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards believe England head coach Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions cost the team in their 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.
co.uk
‘Really big news’: What to know about Trump’s primetime speech on Thursday
The address comes as the White House revives scrutiny of the 2020 election and pushes new voting restrictions.
aljazeera.com
New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
co.uk
Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster
A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below.
co.uk
US military to start testosterone testing, Hegseth says
"We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world, and this program delivers on that obligation," Hegseth said in a video.
co.uk
'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat by Argentina
England manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team "got too passive" after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium.
co.uk
Argentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final win
Argentina face the prospect of a Fifa fine after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
co.uk
US hits tanker heading for Kharg Island under renewed Iran blockade
Military clashes over control of Strait of Hormuz threaten global oil supplies
ft.com
'Gutted!' - Kane disappointed over World Cup exit
England captain Harry Kane gives his analysis on their defeat against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium.
co.uk
85, 90+2! Argentina's late show breaks England hearts to end World Cup dream
England missed out on their first World Cup final since 1966 after a stunning late turnaround from rivals Argentina saw the holders earn a 2-1 victory thanks to Lautaro Martinez’s stoppage-ti...
skysports.com
England suffer World Cup heartbreak with loss to Argentina
Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel's side, in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta.
co.uk
NASA Uses Subscale Aircraft to Accelerate Flight Innovation
Testing new aerospace concepts in flight remains one of NASA’s most effective ways to advance knowledge and reduce risk. The Dale Reed Subscale Flight Research Laboratory at NASA’s Armstrong Flight...
nasa.gov
Argentina celebrate progressing to World Cup final
Defending champions Argentina celebrate at full time, after beating England 2-1 to make it through to their second successive World Cup final.
co.uk
Iran says peace deal voided, fighting ‘existential war’ after US attacks
The US announced a new wave of attacks Wednesday night, amid reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Ahvaz.
aljazeera.com
Argentina stun England in 2-1 comeback win to reach 2026 World Cup final
Holders Argentina will face Spain in the final after snatching victory from England in a highly charged encounter.
aljazeera.com
Baloucoune starts as Ireland recall key men to face All Blacks
Fit-again wing Robert Baloucoune returns to the Ireland line-up for Saturday's much-anticipated Nations Championship game against New Zealand in Auckland.
co.uk
xAI sues user for exploiting AI tool to sexualise minors
Lawsuit accuses Terry Harwood of misusing xAI to bypass safeguards and produce explicit deepfakes involving minors.
aljazeera.com
Argentina break English hearts with late World Cup semi-final comeback
Lionel Messi assists twice as reigning champions secure 2-1 win to reach back-to-back finals
ft.com
Authors, publishers sue Google over alleged AI copyright infringement
Hachette and Elsevier lead US legal action against Google, alleging misuse of books for Gemini AI model training.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, a Proponent of Drone War, Steps Down
Mykhailo Fedorov in Kyiv last March.
nytimes.com
Fernandez fires in equaliser for Argentina
Enzo Fernandez equalises for Argentina against England in the 2026 World Cup semi final at the Atlanta Stadium.
co.uk
Late Martinez header sends Argentina to World Cup final
Substitute Lautaro Martinez is in the right place at the right time to head home Lionel Messi's 92nd-minute cross to send Argentina to the World Cup final at the expense of England.
co.uk
Final two World Cup matches to be shown live on BBC
Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off between England and France and Sunday's World Cup final will both be live on BBC TV.
co.uk
Guy Scott, Who Caused a Stir as White Leader of Zambia, Dies at 82
Guy Scott in 2013, while serving as the vice president of Zambia. Earlier, as agriculture minister, he was credited with rescuing his country from potential famine after a severe drought.
nytimes.com
Will Iran Be a Forever War?
President Trump may have fallen into the same trap that his predecessors did in Iraq and Afghanistan.
nytimes.com
Intel Officials Predict the Pentagon’s Bill for the Iran War Will Exceed $100 Billion
The Trump administration has not disclosed its cost estimates for the Iran war.
wired.com
Here’s the Truth About Whether Meta’s NameTag Face Recognition Tech ‘Exists’
Since WIRED reported on Meta’s NameTag face recognition system, company executives have made confusing and conflicting remarks about its very existence.
wired.com
What are the obstacles to peace between Israel and Lebanon?
Another round of talks is under way between Israel and Lebanon to try to advance the ceasefire agreement.
aljazeera.com
10 years on from Turkiye’s failed coup attempt on Erdogan
10 years on from Turkiye’s coup attempt to overthrow President Erdogan, the country remains divided over its legacy.
aljazeera.com
Gordon puts England ahead against Argentina
Anthony Gordon puts England 1-0 up against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium.
co.uk
Russia pounds Ukraine with missile, drone strikes
Footage shows firefighters extinguishing a massive fire after Russia launched air strikes on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
French Parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill
Parliament adopted the text by 291 votes to 241, though it still needs approval from the Constitutional Council.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine strikes 20 Russian vessels
Ukraine released video of strikes on 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, including 17 oil tankers.
aljazeera.com
The history of the US and Iraq’s complicated relationship
As Iraq’s prime minister visits Washington seeking deeper economic ties.
aljazeera.com
England and Argentina national anthems drowned out
Both England and Argentina's national anthems are drowned out by crowd noise, before the teams kick off their 2026 World Cup semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium.
co.uk
Rate the players as England face Argentina
Rate the England and Argentina players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
co.uk
Protests in Paris, Gaza for release of Hussam Abu Safia
Protests were held in Paris and Gaza demanding the release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia.
aljazeera.com
Daniel Ek’s body-scanning startup Neko Health raises another $700M
Neko Health has developed proprietary body-scanning technology, which it couples with bloodwork, to assess a person's health.
techcrunch.com
Amid hardware legal battle, OpenAI releases a $230 keyboard for Codex
OpenAI, which is in the middle of a legal battle with Apple over hardware trade theft allegations, just released a light-up keyboard designed to be paired with its agentic coding app.
techcrunch.com
NASA Study of Pristine Meteorite Adds to Story of Ancient Asteroids
A meteorite recovered immediately upon its fall to Earth on July 16, 2024, is helping NASA scientists uncover new clues about ancient water, the chemical evolution of primitive asteroids, and the i...
nasa.gov
Fourteen-year-old boy charged over alleged plot targeting London mosques
Suspect is charged with 'preparation of terrorist acts - linked to extreme right-wing terrorism', say British police.
aljazeera.com
Argentina fans flood Atlanta ahead of England World Cup match
Thousands of Argentina fans held a banderazo in the streets of Atlanta ahead of their World Cup semi-final.
aljazeera.com
Vote on US aid to Israel set to lay bare divide in Democratic Party
Amendment to an annual defence spending bill would eliminate all $3.3bn the US provides to Israel
ft.com
Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines draws from Chinese rivals in debut AI model
Former OpenAI CTO’s start-up raised $2bn last year at $12bn valuation
ft.com
Shabana Mahmood expected to be named Andy Burnham’s chancellor
The home secretary is the frontrunner for the role ahead of ‘risky’ Ed Miliband, according to senior Labour figuresShabana Mahmood has emerged as the frontrunner to become Andy Burnham’s chancellor...
theguardian.com
European Athletics moves to curb on-screen sexualisation of female athletes
The guidelines are based on feedback from athletes who said certain camera shots can cause discomfort and distractions.
aljazeera.com
How NASA’s Artemis III Lander Test Will Pave Way for Moon Landings
Before Artemis astronauts land on the Moon’s surface in 2028, NASA will conduct the Artemis III demonstration mission in 2027, allowing teams on Earth and in orbit to practice rendezvous and dockin...
nasa.gov
Anil Menon Launches to Space Station
NASA astronaut candidate Anna Menon and her children watch as a Soyuz rocket launches to the International Space Station with NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Ann...
nasa.gov
Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws
The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.
co.uk
AI Isn’t Smarter Than a Baby—Yet
Babies are tremendous learning machines, and key advances for AI may soon be found in the architecture of their little brains.
wired.com
Shabana Mahmood: the migration hardliner who refused to serve under Corbyn
Andy Burnham’s expected appointment as chancellor is seen as a tough operator, but has said little about economic policy
ft.com
Apple quietly reveals how its Maps ads will differ from Google’s
Apple has published the policies governing its upcoming Maps advertising business, revealing a strategy that differs from Google’s. The new rules prohibit home services businesses like plumbers, el...
techcrunch.com
Andy Burnham signals a wealth tax is off the agenda for now
Incoming prime minister says he doesn’t want to ‘create new divisions’ as Mahmood is tipped to be chancellorAndy Burnham has signalled that he will not increase wealth taxes immediately after becom...
theguardian.com
What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages?
Five episodes of the award-winning children’s cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.
co.uk
SpaceX slips below its $135 IPO price ahead of Starship launch
The stock has steadily fallen from the euphoric post-IPO high, showing that markets may be sobering up to the promises CEO Elon Musk made before and after SpaceX went public.
techcrunch.com
SpaceX falls to $135 IPO price ahead of Starship launch
The stock has steadily fallen from the euphoric post-IPO high, showing that markets may be sobering up to the promises CEO Elon Musk made before and after SpaceX went public.
techcrunch.com
Thinking Machines Lab Drops Its First Model
Inkling, a 975-billion-parameter open source model, was trained to understand video and audio. It could help Thinking Machines establish itself among competitors like Anthropic and OpenAI.
wired.com
Thinking Machines amps up its bet against one-size-fits-all AI with its first open model, Inkling
It's the company's first public proof point after a year and a half spent building AI infrastructure largely out of public view.
techcrunch.com
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Provides Sweeping View of Broom Point
Description This view looking back up at the outside lip of the 490-foot-tall (150-meter-tall) rim of Jezero Crater was taken by the Mastcam-Z instrument aboard NASA’s Perseverance on May 15, 2025,...
nasa.gov
Scott Bryce, ‘As the World Turns’ Actor, Dies at 68
Scott Bryce in 2007. He originated the role of Craig Montgomery on “As the World Turns” in 1982 and played him off and on until 2008.
nytimes.com
Referee Barrett-Theron stands down after cancer diagnosis
One of the world's leading female referees, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has stood down from officiating after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
co.uk
French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
co.uk
Ella Baron on Nigel Farage and the World Cup – cartoon
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theguardian.com
'They don't have that fear' | England have practised penalties in every training session
Rob Dorsett speaks on England's preparation for a penalty shootout, if it comes to one, against Argentina as they have been practising penalties in every session since the World Cup had started.
skysports.com
The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s farewell: a dignified departure and a necessary one | Editorial
The outgoing prime minister was on good form during his sometimes emotional last PMQs. But Labour MPs were right that change was neededMercifully for a prime minister whose defenestration was swift...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on obesity: put public health before food industry pressure | Editorial
Obesity reflects prices, advertising and access, not simply weak willpower. Ministers must now actBritain has spent the last three decades asking individuals to make healthier choices inside a mark...
theguardian.com
At his final PMQs, Starmer soaked up the love from all sides – and even some tenderness from Kemi
It wasn’t his performances on Wednesday lunchtimes that did for the ultimate mid-table PM – it was all the other stuffWho would have thought it? Most of us would have put money on Kemi Badenoch fai...
theguardian.com
More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.
co.uk
Hack suggests AI music generator Suno scraped YouTube for training data
The hacker used an employee's credentials to access source code, which revealed how Suno scraped decades of audio.
techcrunch.com
Why are right-wing parties gaining ground in Latin America?
Several recent elections have strengthened conservative forces across parts of Latin America.
aljazeera.com
Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations
Livestream shopping platform Whatnot has acquired AI startup Shaped, a machine learning company focused on real-time recommendations and search. The deal will bolster Whatnot’s personalization and...
techcrunch.com
Argentine VP calls England ‘pirates’ ahead of World Cup semifinal clash
Argentina vice president's remarks made ahead of the World Cup semifinal against England and amid sovereignty dispute.
aljazeera.com
Zelenskyy backs state energy company chief Koretskyi for new Ukraine PM
Ukraine's parliament is expected to vote for the next prime minister on Thursday.
aljazeera.com
Lionel Messi’s Final World Cup—and the Death of Early Retirement
Argentina’s Lionel Messi was supposed to be done years ago. Now, sports science is helping soccer’s biggest stars rewrite the rules of aging.
wired.com
Father, mother, daughter killed in Israeli attack on Gaza home
Palestinians held a funeral for a father, a mother and their six-year-old daughter killed in an Israeli air attack.
aljazeera.com
World Cup: Spain and Barcelona star Yamal’s home hit by attempted burglary
Lamine Yamal's targeted home was formerly owned by Barca great Gerard Pique and Colombian music star Shakira.
aljazeera.com
Microsoft patches record number of security vulnerabilities, citing its use of AI
Microsoft's monthly release of security fixes, dubbed Patch Tuesday, resolved a record 570 security vulnerabilities across the company's product line, thanks to discoveries with AI.
techcrunch.com
SpaceX shares slide below IPO price
Stock trades below $135 for first time since AI and rocket group’s Wall Street debut in June
ft.com
Headers caused Stiles' brain disease, coroner finds
England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a condition caused by heading footballs, his inquest concludes.
co.uk
Revamped Cricket World Cup format could see an additional India-Pakistan match
The 14-team 2027 ODI tournament in Africa will have a Super Seven stage but no quarterfinals.
aljazeera.com
Atlanta police gear up for trouble at England vs Argentina World Cup match
The host city will have advanced security in place as a proactive measure against any potential crowd trouble between fans.
aljazeera.com
World Cup-winner Stiles' death linked to heading footballs, coroner rules
England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, a coroner has ruled.
skysports.com
In Wales, I've seen what happens when devolution isn't done right. Here's what Andy Burnham must know | Will Hayward
In my country, devolution has been the equivalent of giving someone a new electric car without the capacity to charge it. That can’t be the model for the whole UKAs a journalist, I have specialised...
theguardian.com
Pro-government militia seizes boat with ‘Houthi weapons materials’ in Yemen
A pro-government militia said it intercepted a boat carrying ‘weapon-making equipment for the Houthis’ in Yemen.
aljazeera.com
Hit Machine review – slick music biz drama strikes too many false notes
Soho theatre, LondonJosh Radnor is a music executive whose life is upended by his wayward brother, in a play about masculinity, creativity, appropriation and traumaOn paper, writer Jonathan Caren’s...
theguardian.com
The Odyssey review – Nolan goes god-tier with breathtaking epic of men, monsters and moral metamorphosis
Doing full justice to the Homeric legend, Christopher Nolan amasses an epic cast to convey the true cost of war with film-making of thrilling ambitionChristopher Nolan reinvents the Homeric legend...
theguardian.com
New camera guidelines for female athletics coverage
New guidelines have been released advising broadcasters on how to use more respectful camera angles when covering live female athletics events.
co.uk
Phil Regan, Dodgers’ Closer Known as the Vulture, Dies at 89
Phil Regan in 1966 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team on which he distinguished himself as a closer.
nytimes.com
Who is calling the shots in Iran amid the deadly war with the US?
The IRGC has taken the lead in Iran, particularly over Hormuz - and the government says it's on the same page.
aljazeera.com
Stripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for around $53.4B
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint bid to acquire PayPal in a deal valued at approximately $53.4 billion. Reuters reports that the offer was...
techcrunch.com
England vs Argentina LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal
Live coverage and text updates as England and Argentina renew one of football's great rivalries in the semifinal.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Reads Record of Ancient Mars Impacts
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover has uncovered evidence that a 245-foot-thick (75-meter-thick) stack of ancient rock on the rim of Jezero Crater was built by repeated asteroid impacts. Referred to as...
nasa.gov
Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba’s Qwen AI
Apple Intelligence is headed to China after regulators approved Apple’s AI services through a partnership with Alibaba. The long-rumored deal will bring Alibaba’s Qwen AI models to Apple’s operatin...
techcrunch.com
Where is Wales' next male golf star coming from?
With no Welsh player at the Open Championship for the third straight year, Wales is searching for some new male stars.
co.uk
Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons in final PMQs
A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.
co.uk
July 15, 10 years on: Turkiye’s will, Turkiye’s victory
The defeat of the 2016 coup attempt helped usher in a decade of greater diplomatic, economic and military power.
aljazeera.com
How US-Iran escalation will test Iraq’s balancing act
The Iraqi PM visited the White House to deepen economic ties, as Iraq-based allies of Iran threatened to fight the US.
aljazeera.com
Farage said he would need ‘a million a year’ to stand as MP in 2024
Exclusive: Politician spoke to senior figures in Reform in March that year about covering lost earnings, sources tell the GuardianNigel Farage told senior figures in Reform UK he would need “a mill...
theguardian.com
Inside Ode with Anthropic, the startup betting AI services are the future of enterprise
Can a handful of engineers really do the work of an army of consultants? That’s the bet behind Ode with Anthropic — the joint venture dedicated to embedding forward-deployed engineer...
techcrunch.com
Trump relished in being compared to dictators like Hitler and Stalin, journalist says
The New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan says the president is fixated on becoming a "great man of history" during his second term. Swan's new book, written with Maggie Haberman, is Regime Change.
npr.org
Report finds secrecy impacted handling of nuclear test veterans' records
The veterans are campaigning for full disclosure of the impact of the UK's nuclear testing programme.
co.uk
War has nothing to do with England game - Scaloni
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says that history and politics between England and his country will have nothing to do with their World Cup semi-final.
co.uk
India bets billions on breaking China’s grip on smartphone manufacturing
New Delhi announced a $6.5 billion smartphone manufacturing program and a $13.3 billion semiconductor push to deepen India's electronics supply chain.
techcrunch.com
Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.
co.uk
Cardiff to appeal against dismissed £100m Sala claim
Cardiff City will appeal against a French judge's decision to throw out the club's claim for more than £100m in compensation following the death of footballer Emiliano Sala.
co.uk
Wildfires Rage in Ontario as Smoke Affects Toronto’s Air Quality
An image taken by a European satellite on Tuesday shows smoke rising from a wildfire-affected area in Collins, Ontario.
nytimes.com
My Twitter, not X
As Twitter, then X, marks 20 years since its launch, a journalist journeys through revolutions and wars.
aljazeera.com
Legal challenge says Trump ICC sanctions tread on US citizens’ rights
Groups charge that sanctions against ICC, Palestinian rights organisations stifle freedom of speech and expression.
aljazeera.com
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes for Fifth Straight Day
The United States launched new attacks against Iranian targets on Wednesday, hours after Iran targeted American military sites in the region. Neither side has shown signs of backing down as they en...
nytimes.com
Brazilian World Cup legend Jairzinho takes a shot: Michael Donald’s best photograph
‘Nowadays Jairzinho works with kids in the favelas of Rio where the unwritten rule is that you have to be out by 5pm. I asked for 10 more minutes and when I turned round, a guy had pulled a gun on...
theguardian.com
Bristol declared ‘city of harm reduction’ as Greens seek less punitive drug policy
Councillors pass motion that paves way to setting up drugs-consumption facility where users can be helped and treatedUK politics live – latest updatesBristol has been formally declared a “city of h...
theguardian.com
Aston Villa sign keeper Ramsey on free transfer
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Emily Ramsey on a free transfer from Everton.
co.uk
The UK is forgetting the dull bit of climate change policy
Adaptation has never been the priority, but this summer’s heat is a message that the Treasury needs to act
ft.com
Brazen Japanese Bears Are Breaking Into Homes and Raiding Pantries
Climate change and shifting demographics are driving the country’s Asiatic black bears closer to humans.
nytimes.com
Karim Sulayman/Sean Shibe review – tenor and guitarist beguile in wide-ranging and joyful recital
Wigmore Hall, LondonFrom a lament to the Lebanese capital to Sephardic love songs, melancholy Monteverdi to Purcell and Britten, the pair’s ‘Broken Branches’ programme felt spontaneous and engaging...
theguardian.com
Zombies, gore and creepy kids – why we can’t stop playing horror games
As global anxieties multiply, video games from Resident Evil to Mouthwashing are providing rich source material to help decode society’s problems• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbo...
theguardian.com
What's next for Starmer after final PMQs?
The BBC's Nick Eardley looks at what might be next for Sir Keir Starmer as he signs off his final PMQs.
co.uk
What DOGE saved, and what it cost
The US government project that slashed foreign aid died on July 4. AJLabs looks at the cost in lives around the world.
aljazeera.com
Richard Dadd: the painter whose fantastical vision was unconfined by his 43 years in an asylum
Committed to Bethlem hospital after killing his father in a psychotic episode, Dadd inspired Angela Carter and Queen. Now a new show is exploring his paintings with a more nuanced take on his menta...
theguardian.com
World Cup final Lamine Yamal: What to know about teenage Spain prodigy
One of the best players in the world, Spain's 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, is gearing up for his first World Cup final.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic, Blackstone bet the next trillion-dollar AI business is implementation, not models
Anthropic-backed Ode launches as AI labs bet that embedding forward-deployed engineers inside enterprises is the key to accelerating enterprise AI adoption.
techcrunch.com
BrewDog co-founder James Watt makes new bid to buy back beer company
Deal would restore ownership stakes of ‘equity punks’, says Watt
ft.com
Protest in Pakistan’s Kashmir stalls after nine killed in clashes
At least 28 people have been killed since protests began in June, as the region braces for a major protest march.
aljazeera.com
Italian prosecutors drop case against referees boss
Prosecutors ask that a sports fraud case against the man in charge of assigning Serie A referees in Italy be dropped.
co.uk
Spain’s Oscar-winning actor raises Palestine flag at World Cup match
Spain's Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem had a message for Palestinians as he raised Palestine flag during World Cup.
aljazeera.com
France Is Set to Allow Assisted Dying
The National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, voted on a draft of the assisted-dying law last month.
nytimes.com
Oil traders warn market is close to running on empty as Hormuz shuts again
Stockpiles that acted as shock absorbers early in Iran war are running low as key waterway closes once more
ft.com
Extreme temperature warnings in place as ‘heat dome’ bakes US
Americans warned to be on alert for heat-related illness as parts of country experience record high temperaturesExtreme heat warnings are in place for large swaths of the United States this week, a...
theguardian.com
‘I’ve never worked with so many conservatives’: the Texans fighting the Big Bend border wall
Residents across party lines say Trump’s proposed wall threatens their homes, livelihoods and wilderness along the Rio GrandeLast February, 41-year-old Molly Walker posted an Instagram story: a pho...
theguardian.com
Reelful’s AI turns your camera roll into short-form videos for social media
The app is designed for people who want to create social content, but find traditional video editing tools too complex or time-consuming.
techcrunch.com
US strikes marine control tower in Iran
US strikes marine control tower in Iran
aljazeera.com
‘We did pull the levers’: emotional Starmer defends his record
In his final PMQs the prime minister offers Andy Burnham – and the England team – his full supportPolitics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has defended his record as prime minister in an often em...
theguardian.com
From a forest to an all-star trio and the fires of hell – my pick of new music coming to the Proms this year
The world’s biggest classical music festival begins on Friday. Over eight weeks of sonic excursions and orchestral revelations there’s a huge range of premieres and contemporary music: here’s the c...
theguardian.com
As the US restarts war on Iran, is its weapons stockpile running low?
The US has expended a significant number of munitions since the war began in February.
aljazeera.com
Watch Starmer sign off final PMQs to standing ovation
The prime minister received applause and cheers from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer.
co.uk
Will Lindsey Graham’s death affect Israel’s standing in Washington?
It might in the short term, but not in the long term.
aljazeera.com
Volunteer Measures Record Louisiana Rainfall
Join a national community of precipitation reporters providing critical data to improve scientific understanding and forecasts.
nasa.gov
George Lucas likens AI sceptics to luddites clinging to horses and carts
The Star Wars director has called AI technology ‘the future’ of film-making and advised ‘there’s nothing you can do about it’Star Wars director George Lucas has added his voice to the growing choru...
theguardian.com
Will The Open tee times change if England reach the World Cup final?
R&A chief executive Mark Darbon has confirmed that plans are "under review" on whether to change Sunday's final-round tee times at The Open, should England reach the FIFA World Cup final.
skysports.com
Peers face new attendance rules under proposed House of Lords changes
Members of the House of Lords should have a 20% attendance record and retire at 80, a committee says.
co.uk
DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,000 as more health workers begin strike
Health workers in Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province strike over unpaid wages as death toll rises to 754.
aljazeera.com
India-UK trade deal comes into effect: What’s cheaper in each country now?
The deal cuts tariffs on thousands of goods and widens access for services firms and professionals in both markets.
aljazeera.com
Surviving extreme heat increasingly boils down to this: access to air conditioning | Mark Wolfe
The next great climate divide will be between countries that have the resources to adapt and those that don’tThis summer, much of the media’s attention has focused on record temperatures across Eur...
theguardian.com
‘More real than anything you’ll see scrolling’: the radical resurgence of UK fanzines, 50 years after punk
Five decades since punk bible Sniffin’ Glue, DIY magazines are in rude, rich health. Their creators talk fandom, community-building and resisting the algorithm‘The most important part of the word ‘...
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The battle over peat: why do some gardeners still insist on using it?
Peat bogs are essential to the environment, holding twice as much carbon as all the world’s forests. But in the UK, 80% are damaged, most of what is extracted is used in horticulture – and some cam...
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NASA’s Webb Discovers Hidden Planet in Famous Star System
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a giant planet outside our solar system, called an exoplanet, hiding within one of the most intensely studied planetary systems i...
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Indian AI coding startup Emergent becomes a unicorn with $130M Series C
The startup has reached a $120 million annualized revenue run rate and more than 200,000 paying customers.
techcrunch.com
Vint Cerf is working on a plan to unleash AI agents on the open internet
The guy behind TCP/IP is working on a standard for identifying AI agents in the wild.
techcrunch.com
Why Realta Fusion is building a fusion reactor at an old hot dog factory
An old Oscar Meyer factory in Wisconsin will become America's latest fusion power research and development hub.
techcrunch.com
The Apple FaceID Co-Inventor Building a Frontier AI Model for the Human Brain
Gidi Littwin's new AI startup, Hemispheric, makes diagnostic brain scans for conditions like depression, PTSD, and Parkinson’s. He wants the technology to be as cheap and easy as a blood test.
wired.com
World Cup format changes revealed by ICC
The ICC has announced revamped structures for its two men's World Cup tournaments, including the creation of new 'Super Series' and 'Super Seven' rounds at next year's 50-over tournament.
skysports.com
The Oresteia review – Simon Stone’s patchwork tragedy is a gripping and exasperating epic
Bridge theatre, London Mary-Louise Parker gives a powerhouse performance in a three-part drama that cuts up Aeschylus’s chronology and adds shades of other playsAlthough writer-director Simon Stone...
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Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform
The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election.
co.uk
Why has Lindsey Graham’s sister inherited his Senate seat after his death?
The late senator's sister, the politically inexperienced Darline Graham Nordone, has inherited his office and powers.
aljazeera.com
Heatwave prompts Italy's delivery riders to strike for extra rights
Delivery riders in Milan, Bologna and Florence want to protect their health and their wages.
co.uk
Decision on changing Open final round timings to follow England World Cup semi-final
Any change to The Open's final round timings, to avoid a clash with the World Cup final should England get there, will be made in "the next 48 hours" and be "subtle" says R&A chief Mark Darbon.
co.uk
Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
co.uk
Bite my shiny metal ass! TV’s all-time top robots
From mechanical mutts to android assassins, our cybernetic companions have been entertaining us, their organic overlords, for decades. Here are the 20 best automatons ever to grace the small screen...
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Australia to Impose Energy and Water Guardrails on Data Centers Amid A.I. Boom
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the new data center requirements at the University of Sydney on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
As Europe’s heatwaves get more dangerous, here are four ways we can protect ourselves and others
In the newsletter: From avoiding flights to checking on vulnerable neighbours, there are steps we can all take to fight the effects of extreme heat• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox?...
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'I have a chance' - MacIntyre eyes Open Championship glory
Scotland's number one Robert MacIntyre believes he is a much improved golfer from the one who teed up at his first Open Championship at Royal Portrush in 2019.
co.uk
Backed by $60M in funding, Oak steps out of stealth to fix the identity mess that AI agents are making worse
Cofounded by senior entrepreneur Shai Morag, Israeli identity management startup Oak is emerging out of stealth with $60 million in seed funding.
techcrunch.com
Cody Bellinger stars at MLB All-Star game, wins MVP award
With his father - former big leaguer Clay Bellinger - in attendance, the New York Yankees player earned MVP honours.
aljazeera.com
Exclusive: Fery on new schedule, rankings and his Wimbledon experience
Arthur Fery reflects on his Wimbledon experience, his massive climb up the world rankings and the tournaments he's planning to play next.
skysports.com
Australia to Impose Energy, Water Guardrails on Data Centers Amid A.I. Boom
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the new data center requirements at the University of Sydney on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Gibraltar border controls lifted: Is it part of Schengen, the UK – or both?
A new treaty signed by Britain and the EU includes the removal of border checks between Spain and Gibraltar.
aljazeera.com
Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.
co.uk
Bank of England governor would have put off Farage meeting had £5m gift been under investigation
Exclusive: Andrew Bailey says he does not regret meeting Reform UK leader to discuss cryptocurrency regulationThe Bank of England governor has said he would have put off a controversial meeting wit...
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The Best Google Home Speaker (2026)
There’s now only one worth buying—but you can still access new features on older models you might already own.
wired.com
A SpaceX vet raised $65M to pull wire harnesses out of the Cold War era
Someone has to bundle all the wires that go into rockets, missiles, and satellites.
techcrunch.com
Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed
The symbolic midnight ceremony was followed by large crowds crossing between Gibraltar and Spain without border checks.
co.uk
FIFA World Cup brackets: Teams, predictions, schedule and road to the final
Spain booked its place in the World Cup final while England and Argentina prepare for the game at Atlanta stadium.
aljazeera.com
Crowds cross between Spain and Gibraltar following UK-EU treaty
A large crowd crossed between Spain and Gibraltar in the early hours of Wednesday morning, celebrating the UK-EU treaty.
aljazeera.com
‘A role model’: Djed Spence, first Muslim England player, lifts hopes
Britain swells with pride over the 25-year-old, the first Muslim to wear the England jersey at a FIFA World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Bangkok pub fire toll rises to 32 with 15 in intensive care
Officials confirm two more deaths as 30 people remain in hospital, including 15 in intensive care units.
aljazeera.com
BlackRock assets rise to record $15.3tn
Second-quarter net income at US-based asset manager jumped 20% to $1.9bn amid capital markets boom
ft.com
Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK
Repeated heatwaves, driven by climate crisis, have raised need for guidance as workers struggle to cope The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is backing calls for a maximum workplace temperature as pres...
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What to expect from Starmer's final PMQs
BBC correspondent Joe Pike explains what may happen in Sir Keir Starmer's final Prime Minister's Questions.
co.uk
Blockades, marches and human shields: Bolivia’s farmers resist as land opened up to industry
Indigenous groups organised mass protests over a series of deals by the president, Rodrigo Paz, that prioritise agribusiness and mining interestsFrom her home in the Bolivian Amazon, Vivian Palomeq...
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A Close Shave/A Matter of Loaf and Death review – Wallace and Gromit knit together a cracking double bill
These two half-hour classics of stop-motion pack in nods to more earnest cinema but are never distracted from producing pristinely beguiling family entertainmentNick Park’s stop-motion Wallace and...
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My Ebike Delivery Went Missing. When I Tried to Recover It, I Ended Up in Chatbot Hell
Companies’ increasing reliance on AI chatbots isn’t making the customer service experience smarter. It’s just making it more infuriating.
wired.com
VAT is Burnham’s best tax-raising tool if UK public finances go off track, says OECD
New report argues long-term reforms should focus on spending restraint, including end to pensions triple lock
ft.com
This pet gecko could help scientists unlock the secrets of cancer
An unusual leopard gecko that naturally develops aggressive tumors may become an important new model for cancer research. Scientists found its tumors share key genetic changes with human cancers, o...
sciencedaily.com
Sunderland sign Belgium World Cup defender Meunier
Experienced Belgian defender Thomas Meunier signs for Sunderland after his contract with Lille comes to an end.
co.uk
Britain's Page to fight Ruziboev at UFC Paris
Britain's Michael 'Venom' Page will face Uzbekistan's Nursulton Ruziboev in a middleweight bout at UFC Paris on 5 September.
co.uk
Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run
The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.
co.uk
James Taylor review – 70s legend’s golden baritone shines best when stripped bare
Edinburgh Castle The AI-style backing videos are terrible and his accomplished band can be overly slick at times, but Taylor’s civility and grace cuts through it allJames Taylor, in summer twilight...
theguardian.com
The Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Is About to Get Much Bigger
Official case counts likely capture only a fraction of US cyclosporiasis infections, and the outbreak is likely to get worse before it gets better.
wired.com
Ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting
David Lammy, Shabana Mahmood, Ed Miliband and other ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting.
co.uk
Oil, Shipping, Flights: Disruptions Are Back as U.S.-Iran War Reignites
Ships at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, in the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Ukraine Pounds Russian Ships in Its Campaign to Cut Off Crimea
A screenshot taken from footage provided by Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces showed a drone flying toward a ship at port in the city of Kerch in Crimea in early July.
nytimes.com
Labour should ditch triple-lock pensions promise, says OECD
Organisation’s experts say pledge puts pressure on UK public finances and ‘adds significant fiscal risks’Labour should ditch the triple-lock pensions promise to help tackle the UK’s straitened publ...
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‘People are picking the dumbest fights’: the tortured history of America’s culture wars
In a new book, Isaac Butler goes back to the 1980s to trace how battles started against the arts, from Piss Christ to Mapplethorpe, and looks at what we can learn for todayIsaac Butler is limbering...
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‘Frank Bough told me: I do have a very big cock’: how Fern Britton survived in TV in the 1980s – and beyond
The much-loved presenter had 10 years on This Morning before suddenly deciding she had to get out of there. She discusses sexual harassment, tabloid intrusion, Phillip Schofield and the power of fo...
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Why Cubarsi 'will be one of the top five centre-backs in history'
He is Barcelona’s teenage wonderkid, inspiring Spain to the brink of World Cup glory. But his name is not Lamine Yamal. Even more significant than the extraordinary young winger has been the...
skysports.com
How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals: England vs Argentina
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.
wired.com
Russian attack on Odesa kills three as Ukraine targets vessels in Black Sea
At least three people killed and three others wounded in Russian strikes on Odesa, city's military administrator says.
aljazeera.com
US resumes Iran ports blockade as Gulf attacks continue: What’s the latest?
Less than a month after signing an MoU as a step towards peace, the US reinstates a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
aljazeera.com
Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
co.uk
Archaeologists found Homer's Iliad inside a 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy
A 1,600-year-old mummy discovered in Egypt has revealed something archaeologists had never seen before: a fragment of Homer’s Iliad used during embalming. The papyrus was identified as part of the...
sciencedaily.com
Watch FIFA World Cup: Spain defeats France to reach final
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
aljazeera.com
We shouldn't confuse politics and football - Scaloni
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he is "not going to mix" football and politics before his side's World Cup semi-final against England.
co.uk
Maltese Cross lunges late to claim Grand Prix de Paris title
Maltese Cross somehow defied bad luck in running to secure William Haggas’ first Grand Prix de Paris crown with a surging finish to complete a British one-two at ParisLongchamp.
skysports.com
Hidden Creatures by Dino Martins review – the revolting world of parasites
From maggots to viruses, this gross-out compendium also manages to celebrate the awe and inventiveness of natureWhen Craig Venter, one of the mappers of the human genome, set out on a sailboat...
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Animal Farm review – Andy Serkis’ Orwell adaptation slaughters the classic farmyard satire with sugar
The passionate allegory on Stalinism is outrageously reduced to happy-ending panto in this defanged animation featuring the voices of Seth Rogen, Laverne Cox and Glenn CloseGeorge Orwell’s Animal F...
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Shipwrecks of Shackleton and Scott recreated in 3D digital form after deep sea expedition
Canadian scientists visit remains of polar exploration vessels in ‘golden era for shipwreck investigating’Moments after devouring the final glimmers of light, the seafloor offered nothing but darkn...
theguardian.com
US attacks Iran as IRGC claims strikes on US military sites in Gulf
Oil prices rise as the US renews a blockade on Iranian ports and carries out a wave of air strikes.
aljazeera.com
L'Equipe's SCATHING player ratings as French media reacts to Spain loss
The French media delivered a frank assessment of the national team on Wednesday morning after their World Cup semi-final exit to Spain.
skysports.com
Starmer faces final Cabinet and PMQs as Burnham nears Labour leadership finish line – UK politics live
The outgoing Labour leader will have final talks with his senior ministers in No 10 before taking his last PMQsGood morning. Everyone likes a leaving do and today it’s Keir Starmer’s, or at least h...
theguardian.com
Photos: France fireworks fade as Spain march into World Cup final
France’s free-scoring World Cup run ends in 2-0 loss to Spain, denting Mbappe’s hopes of a third final.
aljazeera.com
Spain recapture 2010 spirit after reaching World Cup final: De la Fuente
After a masterclass against France in the semifinals, Spain are just one win from winning their second World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Andy Burnham urged to overhaul ‘timid and limited’ elections bill
Ex-minister who helped write draft calls for bolder action on voting reform, crypto donations and social mediaThe government was “timid” and “incremental” when deciding what to include in its elect...
theguardian.com
Olympic champion Lee to return after two years out
Double Olympic champion Suni Lee, who has not competed since Paris 2024, says "I'm back" in an Instagram post.
co.uk
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will be on Capitol Hill Wednesday for his high-stakes confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department permanently.
npr.org
The 91-year-old Argentine journalist covering his 18th World Cup
Enrique Macaya Marquez has recovered every World Cup since 1958, where a 17-year-old Pele featured.
co.uk
How the failed 2016 coup reshaped Turkiye’s civil-military relations
Takeover bid 10 years ago sped up efforts to expand civilian oversight, experts say, reducing chances of another coup.
aljazeera.com
England vs Argentina: FIFA World Cup semifinal – Messi, Kane and prediction
England and Argentina renew their World Cup rivalry after 24 years, as Harry Kane and Lionel Messi clash in the semis.
aljazeera.com
England risks building new ‘death traps’ as experts warn of overheating crisis
Vulnerable people more at risk as research finds only half of local authority plans require cooling strategiesEngland risks constructing a new generation of “death trap” buildings that can fatally...
theguardian.com
The Day She Returns review – another round of slow, reflective boozing really hits the spot
No film-maker shows more day-drinking than Hong Sang-soo, and this study of an actor returning from a career break is the same again – as mysteriously addictive as ever It will not surprise fans of...
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Drivers charging electric cars handed shock parking fines
EV owners were sent hefty PCNs but say some signs in private car parks fail to warn of fees to park and recharge carDoes refuelling your car class as parking? The answer appears to be yes if it’s a...
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Golf 'coming home' too?! England's stars face World Cup dilemma at The Open
In a week where England look to end their 60-year wait for World Cup glory, the nation’s golfers also aim break their own lengthy winless run at The Open.
skysports.com
What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?
England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup knockout stage again, BBC Sport asks: what happened to...
co.uk
World Cup: England have ‘not peaked yet’, says Tuchel before semifinal
England face Argentina in Wednesday's semifinal, hoping to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1966.
aljazeera.com
ASML raises forecasts as AI boom drives chipmaking demand
Company to increase production capacity of its most advanced lithography machines
ft.com
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 38
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
co.uk
Gillian Armstrong remembers Sam Neill: ‘I can’t believe that the very next day he was gone’
The Australian director who gave the actor his big break in My Brilliant Career remembers ‘a smart, gentle, decent, passionate, loyal, surprisingly funny man’Sam Neill’s final interview and his lif...
theguardian.com
Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney
Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.
co.uk
From Niue to new Wales cap - James' Pacific heritage
Kane James' first Wales cap is rooted in a family story that stretches from Pembrokeshire to the tiny Pacific island of Niue.
co.uk
Spain knock out France, prepare for World Cup final
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final, shutting down Kylian Mbappe
aljazeera.com
Labour must stop just writing a cheque for benefit claimants, says McFadden
Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary signals possible reform to welfare as ministers await key reviewsLabour must stop “simply writing a cheque” for health and disability benefit claimants and wi...
theguardian.com
Green-led council plans to ban cooperation with Home Office on immigration raids
Exclusive: Lewisham council’s move marks first step in Greens’ plan to create a corridor of sanctuary boroughs across LondonA Green-led London council is planning to ban its officials from working...
theguardian.com
Plantwatch: Beware a tasty mushroom with a powerful hallucinogen
Anyone eating Lanmaoa asiatica could have visions for days of tiny people running and jumping aroundLanmaoa asiatica is a bolete mushroom, prized for its delicious taste and hugely popular in Yunna...
theguardian.com
Noom Promo Codes: 50% Off Best Deals & Free Trials for July 2026
Discover the best ways to save on Noom subscriptions, including free trials, limited-time offers for GLP-1Rx Plus, and essential tips for redeeming your Noom discount.
wired.com
Western Digital Promo Code: 15% Off
Get 15% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.
wired.com
Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing for attorney general
Blanche won Senate confirmation early in President Trump's second term to serve as the No. 2 official at the Justice Department. Now he faces a contentious hearing as he seeks the top job.
npr.org
CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz faces Senate for confirmation hearing
Dr. Erica Schwartz, Trump's nominee for CDC director, faces the Senate health committee for her confirmation hearing on July 15. If confirmed, she will lead an agency dealing with workforce and lea...
npr.org
T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction
A T.Rex skeleton nicknamed ‘Gus’ sold for a record $50 million at an auction in New York.
aljazeera.com
All of Argentina's goals from the World Cup so far
Watch all 17 of Argentina's goals from World Cup 2026 on their way to the semi-final, where they face England.
co.uk
Chipmaker CXMT seeks $10bn in largest China IPO since 2010
Chinese group capitalises on boom in demand for AI memory chips
ft.com
Country diary: The rewards of sloping off down an old railway line | Derek Niemann
Frome, Somerset: I feel like a walking carriage, trundling down Colliers Way, glimpsing hedgerows and hayfields and, best of all, one of the original tracksIf there is such a thing as a level playi...
theguardian.com
For Argentina, a World Cup Semifinal Against England Isn’t Just Soccer
Wednesday’s contest for a spot in the final carries the weight of a 1986 contentious clash, a war over the Falklands and a national mythology built around Diego Maradona.
nytimes.com
As Argentina Tries to Win the World Cup, the Rest of Latin America Cheers Against It
Colombia fans in yellow and Argentina fans in stripes watching Argentina playing Cape Verde earlier this month in Miami.
nytimes.com
Heat Dome Broils the Western U.S.
A ridge of high pressure fueled record-breaking temperatures in Montana, Utah, and Wyoming on July 12, 2026.
nasa.gov
‘The world wasn’t ready for me’: Del LaGrace Volcano on photographing S&M scenes, leather-clad lesbians and a drag king self-portrait
Their scandalous work was once banned. Now it’s in museums. The photographer talks about a lifetime defying conformity – and their ‘very active’ sex lifeThe peaceful Swedish city of Örebro is not w...
theguardian.com
Tender review – passion and dangerous promise in surreal horror romance
Bush theatre, LondonFrancesca Amewudah-Rivers is a phenomenal presence in this queer thriller that leaves a little too much unexplainedThis strange and alluring two-hander was first performed in th...
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Ride or Die review – Hannah Waddingham’s comedy caper is the perimenopausal TV of your dreams
This tale of a 50-year-old assassin going rogue – and having to confess all to her best mate – is so much fun. The chemistry between its leads is a thing of beautyThe bone-deep magnificence of Hann...
theguardian.com
Brand Bellingham heads for the big league after World Cup heroics
England star Jude Bellingham’s match-winning performances are likely to be rewarded with new brand endorsement deals
ft.com
China and the new era of critical minerals diplomacy
Beijing’s export controls on rare earths and other niche metals are distorting markets and fuelling resource nationalism
ft.com
Saving shea: How a Ugandan woman is turning waste into clean energy
As demand for charcoal threatens indigenous trees, communities are finding new value in what was once treated as waste.
aljazeera.com
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.
co.uk
Nearly 75% of Americans think there’s too much money in politics
The US is set to have some of the most expensive elections in history.
aljazeera.com
Trump welcomes Iraqi PM to White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’
US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi have met at the White House pledging to deepen economic ties.
aljazeera.com
Argentina happy to be in World Cup semifinal, coach Scaloni says
Argentina are 'in good shape' and have no concerns over fatigue as the world champions look to book another final.
aljazeera.com
China reports lowest GDP growth in more than 3 years
Second-quarter figure falls at low end of annual target range as monthly indicators have highlighted economic pressures
ft.com
Former Child Care Worker in Sydney Facing Over 300 Abuse Charges Is Identified
A Sydney court lifted the suppression order on identifying a man accused of abusing more than 100 children over 16 years.
nytimes.com
Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi
Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.
co.uk
England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.
co.uk
Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss
France striker admits Spain controlled the game and made them pay for errors in the semifinal in Dallas.
aljazeera.com
Trump will speak on elections in Thursday primetime address
The speech comes as President Trump has escalated calls for Republicans to pass tighter federal voting rules for November's midterm elections.
npr.org
Spain crashes Paris party by beating France in the World Cup semis
Dreams of reaching the World Cup final for a third time running were dashed when France were beaten 2-0 by Spain.
aljazeera.com
I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer
England's defeat to Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.
co.uk
US star Balogun knew red card reversal would ‘cause a lot of controversy’
Striker says FIFA's decision to suspend his one-match ban led to 'a lot of outside noise' before USA's knockout match.
aljazeera.com
Trump’s return to war with Iran offers no clear path to victory
Gamble on resuming hostilities raises prospect that conflict will overshadow president’s second term
ft.com
A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France
Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup but will they go all the way and win it?
co.uk
OpenAI researcher Miles Wang in talks to launch AI drug discovery startup valued at $2B
Lightspeed is in discussions to lead the funding round, sources say.
techcrunch.com
Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi
England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.
co.uk
Spain fans erupt as team reaches World Cup final
Fans erupted in celebration after Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinals, securing their place in the 2026 Finals
aljazeera.com
China Is Sabotaging the World That Enables Its Rise
Beijing’s risky bet against the West.
foreignaffairs.com
The World Is Giving Up on America
This time anti-Americanism is different.