Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened
Monitor ranks Toronto as having the worst air quality on earth, surpassing Kinshasa, DR Congo, and New Delhi, India.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-07-16
Iran launches strikes on Gulf, even as FM visits Qatar
Iranian FM Araghchi visits Qatar to pay respects following the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin al Thani
aljazeera.com
The Andy Burnham I know – podcast
Today in Focus hears from friends, colleagues and mentors of Andy Burnham to find out more about the man soon to be prime ministerOn Monday, Andy Burnham will become the UK prime minister.The forme...
theguardian.com
Iranian doctor says US strike damaged children’s cancer hospital
Iranians are inspecting the damage from days of US strikes on key cities in the country’s south and west.
aljazeera.com
Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt
England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
co.uk
Celebrations erupt in Argentina’s capital after World Cup semifinal win
Jubilant fans leapt with joy in Buenos Aires after Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal.
aljazeera.com
Messi punishes England to drive Argentina into World Cup final
Reigning men’s champions celebrate comeback 2-1 win after opponents retreat into defensive shell
ft.com
'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?
England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heart-breaking semi-final defeat. But did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost the Three Lions a place in the World Cup final?
co.uk
Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto, Canada and turns its skies orange
Wildfire smoke turned skies orange over Toronto and the rest of Ontario.
aljazeera.com
US will not win Iran war from the air, Trump’s ex-defence chief warns
Mark Esper tells FT more bombing will not change Tehran’s behaviour, as president vows to step up attacks
ft.com
Defeat will 'haunt' England as history repeats itself
England defender Dan Burn says the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina will haunt him.
co.uk
Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US
There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.
co.uk
Why Greylock capped its new fund at $1.5B when it says it could have raised more
By keeping the number of investments to about 25 per fund, Greylock aims to remain what it calls "the most important partner" to its founders.
techcrunch.com
‘Epic squared’: Scaloni lauds Argentina’s back-to-back World Cup comebacks
'There was blood in the water, and we went for it,' Argentina coach said of the relentless late attacks against England.
aljazeera.com
Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat
Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England failing to reach the World Cup final.
co.uk
Tuchel vows to remain as England head coach after Argentina defeat
Thomas Tuchel says he will stay on to lead England into Euro 2028 despite their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.
skysports.com
Iran war live: Sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait; US ‘disables’ Iranian oil tanker
Iranian media report explosions on Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas and Chabahar as Bahrain and Kuwait sound air raid sirens.