How did England players rate during the World Cup?
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-07-18
Littler: People can moan about me and Humphries - someone needs to stop us
Luke Littler is more than ready to defend his World Matchplay title after an opening round 10-6 win over Niko Springer and believes that people should not "moan" about his and Luke Humphries' domin...
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Littler kicks off World Matchplay defence in stunning fashion
Luke Littler fired in an average of over 109 to kick off his World Matchplay defence in empathic fashion on Saturday.
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'Chaos' & 'comedy refereering' as England beat Argentina
Watch the highlights as England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship with the hosts having a last-gasp try controversially ruled out.
co.uk
World Cup final tickets near $2.3m mark on FIFA’s resale platform
While no tickets are available on FIFA's sales platform, they are being resold for sky-high prices on resale sites.
aljazeera.com
Littler starts World Matchplay defence with Springer win
Luke Littler said he had to "find another gear" as he started the defence of his World Matchplay Darts title with a 10-6 win over Niko Springer.
co.uk
Rate England and France players in third-place play-off
Rate the England and France players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
co.uk
Emotional Barry praises 'heartbroken' England players
England assistant coach Anthony Berry tells BBC Sport how proud he is of his squad as they lead France 4-0 at half-time in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off at the Miami Stadium.
co.uk
England beat Argentina in thriller after late TMO call
England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship after the hosts have a last-gasp try controversially ruled out in Santiago del Estero.
co.uk
Hydration breaks not popular and Fifa will review - Wenger
Arsene Wenger says he accepts the hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup have not been popular and Fifa will review their impact after the tournament.
co.uk
Rice fires England into early lead against France
Captain Declan Rice gives England an early lead, scoring in the third minute against France at the World Cup third-place play-off at Miami Stadium.
co.uk
Cockroach Party protest intensifies after Wangchuk forcibly hospitalised
Protest by India's Cockroach Janta Party has intensified after activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalised.
aljazeera.com
Latin America unites to cheer against Argentina in FIFA World Cup final
Fans from Mexico to Brazil unite to cheer Yamal's Spain against Argentina and Messi, whom they call 'FIFA’s golden boy'.
aljazeera.com
Why Jordan Is Becoming a New Focus in the U.S.-Iran War
American and Jordanian forces took part in multinational military exercises hosted by Jordan in 2022.
nytimes.com
Argentina wear 1986 World Cup kit replica against England
Argentina wear replica of the country's 1986 Fifa World Cup kit for the match against England at the Nations Championship.
co.uk
Palestinian teenage footballer dies a week after Israeli settler attack
A week after he was shot in his West Bank village, Fadi al-Nassan's death comes amid a surge in settler violence.
aljazeera.com
Drone video shows scale of major wildfire in northern Spain
Drone video shows the scale of a major wildfire in northern Spain where more than 150 square kilometres have burned
aljazeera.com
Burns builds Open lead after Fox's historic round and DeChambeau's fightback
Sam Burns takes a two-shot lead into the final round of The 154th Open, as Ryan Fox matched major history and Bryson DeChambeau stayed in title contention.
skysports.com
Canada Wildfires: What to Know
The observation deck of Toronto’s CN Tower on Wednesday as wildfire smoke enveloped downtown.
nytimes.com
TMO drama in chaotic finale as 13-man England hold on for win in Argentina
England's rugby players avenged defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals with a chaotic, ill-tempered 31-24 Nations Championship victory that went to the wire in Santiago del Estero.
skysports.com
Burnham scraps new digital ID scheme
Incoming prime minister says money saved will go towards tackling cost-of-living crisis
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Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’
Incoming PM will reallocate unspecified resources from unpopular plan to helping with cost of livingAndy Burnham is expected to scrap Keir Starmer’s plans for digital ID cards in a “reset of priori...
theguardian.com
Why has the ‘ceasefire’ in Gaza failed to stop Israel’s attacks?
Palestinians who have endured Israel's genocidal war are still being targeted.
aljazeera.com
O'Neill eyes 'couple of new faces' for Celtic
Martin O'Neill insists Celtic are "making some progress" in introducing more new faces to his squad as he opens up on the failure to re-sign Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi.
co.uk
All to know about Canadian wildfire smoke, air quality and World Cup final
A thunderstorm rolled through the region causing disruption, and a haze raised air quality concerns in New York City.
aljazeera.com
Deaths of 2 U.S. Troops in Jordan Brings American Toll in the War With Iran to 16
A satellite image showing Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Azraq, Jordan, in February. The base is one of a number in Jordan and the broader Gulf region that Iran said it had targeted with airstrikes thi...
nytimes.com
Thousands rally in London in support of Gaza, demand new PM take action
Demonstrators call on Andy Burnham to impose arms embargo on Israel and pressure its government to end genocide.
aljazeera.com
Lillian Roberts, Crusading New York Labor Leader, Dies at 98
Lillian Roberts in 2003 at her office at District Council 37. After a long absence, she had returned to lead the powerful union the previous year, when she was well into her 70s.
nytimes.com
Trump, rings, Messi and a half-time show - A World Cup final like no other
The 2026 World Cup final will be like no other.
skysports.com
Joe Melson, 91, Dies; Wrote ‘Only the Lonely’ and Other Hits With Roy Orbison
Working together closely, the pair turned out more than 200 songs, including “Crying,” “Running Scared” and “Blue Bayou.”
nytimes.com
Chelsea have £117m British transfer record bid accepted for Villa's Rogers
Chelsea have had a £117m bid accepted by Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers.
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Chelsea agree British record £117m deal for Villa's Rogers
Chelsea have agreed a £117m deal with Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers.
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Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa's Rogers
Chelsea have agreed a record £117m deal with Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers.
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Ukraine’s Top General Becomes a Target of Protesters’ Anger
People in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday protesting President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to oust Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who had championed drone warfare.
nytimes.com
Kimi: Threat or menace?
Chinese company Moonshot AI released a new version of its Kimi model this week, prompting concern about "full AI communism."
techcrunch.com
'I'm not particularly fond of DeChambeau' - McIlroy
Rory McIlroy describes Bryson DeChambeau's behaviour after receiving a two stroke penalty in the second round of the 2026 Open Championship as "performative" and "for attention," as his discussion...
co.uk
Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
The announcement comes after Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight into Saturday.
co.uk
New York’s Mamdani says looking into Netanyahu arrest during city visit
Mamdani had pledged to arrest Netanyahu during campaign for mayor and says he is consulting city's legal advisers.
aljazeera.com
World Matchplay 2026 LIVE! Build-up to night one with Littler in action
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US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan
US and Iran have stepped up attacks in the last week, prompting alarm about return to full-scale war across the region.
aljazeera.com
Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa midfielder Rogers
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.
co.uk
Santos debuts as Man Utd beaten by Wrexham in opening pre-season clash
Andrey Santos made his Manchester United debut as Michel Carrick's side lost 1-0 to Wrexham in their opening pre-season fixture at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki.
skysports.com
France vs England LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff
Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream of the Bronze Final as Mbappe's France play Kane's England.
aljazeera.com
Hodgkinson wins in London after 'tough couple of weeks'
Keely Hodgkinson returns to winning ways at the London Diamond League after what the Olympic 800m champion admits has been a tough time.
co.uk
Spain's final training session before World Cup final cancelled
Spain's final session before Sunday's World Cup final has been cancelled due to thunderstorms in New Jersey.
co.uk
UK’s Josh Kerr smashes longstanding world mile record in London
Kerr ran a 3:42.66 mile at the London Diamond League, smashing Hicham El Guerrouj’s world record by 0.47 seconds.
aljazeera.com
McIlroy: DeChambeau 'held The Open hostage' over 'performative' rules drama
Rory McIlroy has issued a scathing attack on Bryson DeChambeau over his 'performative' behaviour and ‘holding the tournament hostage’ during his rules fiasco at The Open.
skysports.com
What to expect after the US reimposes naval blockade on Iran’s ports?
Pressure is expected to build on the Iranian public, as well as global energy markets due to the US blockade.
aljazeera.com
Armed groups attack Malian military convoy in Gao region
Mali says counterattack under way as rebels claim they inflicted 'human losses' and 'material damage' on troops.
aljazeera.com
Inside Iraola's first week at Liverpool and big decisions he faces
New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has lots of decisions to make ahead of the new season. BBC Sport gives an insight into his first week in the job.
co.uk
Your ‘Live’ World Cup Broadcast Is Not Really Live
Lautaro Martinez of Argentina scored the winning goal over England on Wednesday. When did you see it?
nytimes.com
Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid
IMF releases £346m in emergency funds as new details emerge about the disaster response.
aljazeera.com
'Unbelievable!' - GB's Kerr breaks mile world record
Great Britain's Josh Kerr breaks the world record for the mile, held by Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999, by half a second in the London Diamond League event at London Stadium.
co.uk
Britain's Kerr smashes mile world record in London
Great Britain's Josh Kerr smashes the long-standing men's mile world record in a spectacular performance at the London Diamond League.
co.uk
Will the World Cup affect Arsenal's transfer plans?
With the World Cup final taking place on Sunday and the start of the Premier League just over a month away, supporters are starting to think about how their side is shaping up for the new campaign.
co.uk
Record-equalling finish from Fox as 2026 Open features another round of 62
Ryan Fox joins Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns in producing a record-equalling lowest round for a men's major at the 2026 Open, as his score of 62 takes the New Zealander joint top of the leaderboard a...
co.uk
A third 62 at Birkdale - Fox equals Open record
New Zealand's Ryan Fox says it will be "cool" to be in the mix on Sunday after shooting an eight-under-par 62 on Saturday at Royal Birkdale.
co.uk
FIFA World Cup: Spain vs Argentina – What to know ahead of the final
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in a clash of generations in Sunday's blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup final.
aljazeera.com
Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash
MPs and industry experts say potential reorganisation will waste time at critical moment for AI and economic growthAndy Burnham’s plan to scrap the government’s technology department has triggered...
theguardian.com
Kerr breaks mile world record as Hodgkinson attempt falls short
Josh Kerr broke the world record for the mile at the Diamond League event in London on Saturday, but Keely Hodgkinson failed in her bid to break the oldest world record in athletics.
skysports.com
Northants edge Somerset thriller to make Blast final
Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat defending champions Somerset by 17 runs to book their place in the T20 Blast final at Edgbaston.
co.uk
The Bronze Final - the unwanted tie or a match with a 'golden layer'?
Why does the Fifa World Cup Bronze Final still exist?
co.uk
Walt Odets, Who Delved Into the Minds of Gay Men, Dies at 79
A psychologist, he wrote during the AIDS crisis about survivor’s guilt and depression in his H.I.V.-negative patients.
nytimes.com
Death toll from Uganda school bus crash rises to 24
Three more pupils died after Uganda’s school bus crash, raising the death toll to 23 students and one adult.
aljazeera.com
Huge rise in harmful social media posts this World Cup
There have been 14 times more harmful social media posts and comments during this World Cup than in 2022, Fifa finds.
co.uk
The classroom moment that bonds finalists De la Fuente & Scaloni forever
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni will go head-to-head in the World Cup final on Sunday - and the two men know each other well.
co.uk
Iran accuses US of striking critical infrastructure as war intensifies
The conflict has been escalating since US President Donald Trump declared 10 days ago the peace deal with Iran is over.
aljazeera.com
Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center
Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center
aljazeera.com
Quiz: Name every men's World Cup final host city
The World Cup final is where heroes are made and dreams come true for players and fans alike. Can you name every city that has ever hosted the showpiece?
co.uk
'I've destroyed the car' | Hamilton crashes out of final practice!
Lewis Hamilton crashes at Turn 13 during the final practice session at the Belgian GP.
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Hamilton crashes out as Antonelli sets pace in final Belgium practice
Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari crew face a race against time to repair his car for Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying after he crashed at the end of final practice, in a session topped again by Mercedes' titl...
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‘It becomes inevitable’: the toxic mix fuelling deadly political violence around world
After killing of a British former MP, experts say dehumanising rhetoric, declining institutional trust and disinformation fuelling a global problemOn 9 July, the body of Ann Widdecombe, an uncompro...
theguardian.com
‘They car-bombed my house – there’s not much more they can do’: the astonishing podcast taking on illegal bloodsports
After 20 mutilated animal corpses were left outside a rural primary school, the creators of award-winning podcast Buried began investigating – with a little help from Chris Packham. It plunged them...
theguardian.com
Iran strikes Saudi Arabia for first time in months
Tit-for-tat strikes undermine efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz
ft.com
A bit 'blah' or a worthy host? Is MetLife right World Cup final choice?
North America correspondent Nada Tawfik explores the decision to award the World Cup final to MetLife Stadium amid competition from rival venues.
co.uk
India’s salt workers: The human cost of the world’s most popular seasoning
101 East investigates the supply chain behind India’s booming salt industry.
aljazeera.com
All Blacks leave Irish with familiar sinking feeling
After a six-try defeat by New Zealand in Eden Park, Ireland have now lost six games in a row against the All Blacks, France and South Africa.
co.uk
Askren set to fight a year after almost dying
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is set to complete a remarkable recovery by competing in a wrestling match on Saturday - a year after he almost died.
co.uk
In Bangladesh, Argentina’s Soccer Team Finds a Huge Fan Base
Fans of Argentina’s soccer team gathering last month in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during the World Cup.
nytimes.com
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least 8, wound dozens
Russian officials say strikes on retailer's warehouses caused civilian casualties; Kyiv says sites used to make drones.
aljazeera.com
4 Best Walking Pads for Small Spaces and Standing Desks (2026)
Our remote team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.
wired.com
Into the Wild inspired my life of adventure – but I learned the wrong lessons about freedom
The film helped me realise that getting out into nature would also allow me to escape my anxieties, but I started to see the costs of constant escapeIt’s 5.30am, and I’m waking up on a granite slab...
theguardian.com
Traders are increasingly betting against SpaceX just weeks after IPO
Shares of Elon Musk’s rockets and AI company have slipped below their listing price for the first time
ft.com
Predict the score as Spain face Argentina in World Cup final!
skysports.com
Burnham expected to reverse ban on new oil and gas drilling
Incoming prime minister likely to reverse manifesto pledge and allow new North Sea licences, reports sayAndy Burnham is expected to relax the government’s restrictions on new oil and gas drilling w...
theguardian.com
Andy Burnham considers radical shake-up to cut energy bills
Labour leader examining proposals to overhaul gas standing charges and make heat pumps cheaper to run than boilersAndy Burnham is considering radical plans that could cut household energy bills by...
theguardian.com
World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after visa denial
Former Spain international Joan Capdevila asks US President Donald Trump for help after he was denied a visa to enter the United States before Sunday's World Cup final.
co.uk
Life after Kane - are England facing a false nine future?
Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?
co.uk
Your Period Tracker Is (Probably) Spying on You
Plus: Russian cyberspies turn to infrastructure hacking, DHS repeatedly fails to realize it’d been hacked, a breach exposes an AI music generator’s scraping ways, and more.
wired.com
Zelenskyy considers sacking commander-in-chief as protests swell
Crisis engulfs military after Ukrainian president dismissed his popular defence minister
ft.com
Iran War Live Updates: Fighting Intensifies With Strikes on Critical Infrastructure
Pro-government demonstrators gathered at a square in Tehran, on Friday.
nytimes.com
Freedom Convoy Leader, Under House Arrest, Wants to Visit the White House
The Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich at her sentencing hearing last summer. She is asking a court to let her travel to the United States.
nytimes.com
How Google’s New Gemini Rates Work and How to Track Your Usage
Now that Google has changed how its usage quotas are tallied, you might not get as many AI responses as you did before.
wired.com
FIFA Doesn’t Have a Plan to Deal With Climate Change
This year’s World Cup has faced sweltering heat and humidity. Now it may need to deal with wildfire smoke.
wired.com
The harrowing dark side of England's World Cup exit
During a major football tournament such as the World Cup, some women and girls are constantly living in fear - because domestic abuse rises when England play, research shows.
co.uk
Popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging
Several popular sugar substitutes may not be as harmless as they seem. Adults who consumed the most artificial sweeteners showed substantially faster declines in memory and thinking, especially if...
sciencedaily.com
How Villa's record signing Manzambi can spearhead new era
It is a new era for Aston Villa - and Johan Manzambi, who has just joined in a club record deal worth more than £50m - will be one of the poster boys.
co.uk
Balmuda NatureWind Studio Review: A Better Breeze
Balmuda has engineered a remarkably pleasant breeze with its new NatureWind Studio, but is it worth hundreds more than its competition?
wired.com
Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
co.uk
Argentina’s New York fans share hopes before 2026 World Cup final
Argentinians in Queens hold on to football tradition, as new communities grow support the national team in NYC.
aljazeera.com
More games and more controversy - has World Cup been a success?
From high ticket prices to hydration breaks, new laws and political interventions, there has rarely been a dull moment at the 2026 World Cup.
co.uk
All Blacks punish Ireland in dominant Eden Park win
Ruthless New Zealand score five tries to overwhelm Ireland and preserve their 32-year unbeaten run at Eden Park in a largely one-sided Nations Championship contest.
co.uk
Ruthless All Blacks prove too strong for Ireland at Eden Park
A ruthless All Blacks display ensured they will end their home block of rugby's inaugural Nations Championship with three wins from three, after emphatically beating Ireland 40-21 at Eden Park.
skysports.com
The Best Tech for Back to School
Get ready to crush your coursework or scoot to class in style with these back-to-school gear picks.
wired.com
A shattered asteroid may have bombarded Earth 800 million years ago
A catastrophic asteroid breakup may have triggered a huge wave of impacts across the inner solar system about 800 million years ago. The debris was launched from near a gravitational gateway contro...
sciencedaily.com
‘Maybe the best pumped-up sequel ever made’: James Cameron’s Aliens hits 40
The director’s more-is-more approach to the 1986 sequel gave us seat-edge action and an indelible performance from a rule-breaking Sigourney WeaverJames Cameron loves tough female characters. That...
theguardian.com
Natalie Imbruglia: ‘I forget the words to my own songs on stage. You’d be surprised how few people notice’
The singer on struggling with the English weather, a secret celebrity crush, and her terror of tinned spaghettiBorn in Sydney, Australia, to an Italian father and Australian mother, Natalie Im...
theguardian.com
Burnham must shift UK mood on racism, chair of Operation Black Vote says
Incoming PM must seize chance to stop race discourse deflecting from class inequalities, says David WeaverAndy Burnham has a historic opportunity to shift the national mood on racism, the chair of...
theguardian.com
Prompt Injection Attacks Are Thwarting AI Hacking Agents
“Context bombing” tricks malicious AI agents into shutting down before they can do harm.
wired.com
Messi and Brady on 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photos
Argentina's Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in a World Cup final after being photographed with him as a baby.
co.uk
Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.
co.uk
Watch FIFA World Cup: Messi, Rodri comment ahead of Argentina-Spain final
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
aljazeera.com
World Cup final: Spain vs Argentina – Which team has best chance to win?
What to know about both teams: Form, strengths, weaknesses, key players and what the coaches and players had to say.
aljazeera.com
Week in Politics: Trump's speech; midterm elections; Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton
Three months from the November midterms, President Trump is drawing attention to issues that are not top priorities for voters.
npr.org
Indian Activist on Hunger Strike Is Forcibly Removed by Police
The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, started his strike last month as part of a protest over educational mismanagement that has affected millions of students.
nytimes.com
Best finishers, defensive kings & runners - World Cup finalists in numbers
European champions Spain will face World Cup holders and South American champions Argentina in the final. How do they compare? BBC Sport takes a look at the numbers.
co.uk
World Cup final weekend: France vs England prediction, schedule, news
France and England battle for third place before Argentina and Spain meet in the World Cup final.
aljazeera.com
'Similar to Courtois' - could Penders become Chelsea number one?
Chelsea's newest goalkeeping prospect, Mike Penders, is from the same production line that produced the legendary Thibaut Courtois.
co.uk
Joshua vs Itauma is 'perfect story' for Nigeria fight, says promoter
A "blockbuster fight" between Anthony Joshua and Moses Itauma in Nigeria would create more global interest than Muhammad Ali’s 'Rumble in the Jungle', says promoter Dr Ezekiel Adamu.
skysports.com
Why third-place play-off against France is huge for Tuchel and England
England are in the midst of a run of three matches against the top three sides in world football. That is unprecedented.
skysports.com
NFL players want more grass fields after World Cup
NFL players start a social media campaign to support a call by their players union for more permanent grass fields following the World Cup.
co.uk
Kolkata sings for Messi as World Cup fever takes hold
South Asia’s greatest football city has united behind its footballing saint.
aljazeera.com
World Cup: Deschamps set for bittersweet end to France job as Zidane waits
Deschamps, who led France to the 2018 World Cup title, bids farewell after Saturday's third-place playoff with England.
aljazeera.com
Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston – the tale of ordinary Romans’ hopeless heroism is tearjerking television
The Avengers star teams up with real-life scholars for a look at the eruption of Vesuvius. At points it’s elegiac and moving, at others it’s majestic and brutalIt’s always funny when documentaries...
theguardian.com
The Guide #252: Christopher Nolan forces all rivals to flee as he dominates the battle of the blockbusters
In this week’s newsletter: Is Nolan our last superstar director? Every one of his films is an event, clearing the release schedules and selling out cinemasThis July, competitors are running scared...
theguardian.com
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 41
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
co.uk
TV tonight: time for some more telly joy with Alan Carr
The Celebrity Traitors winner returns with his fun gameshow. Plus: grungy action in French war drama The Sentinels. Here’s what to watch this evening6.05pm, BBC One Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Israel’s ‘Crimson Thread’ military barrier is strangling the West Bank
A new military barrier in the West Bank's Jordan Valley is cutting off Palestinian communities from their land.
aljazeera.com
Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US, potential risk for World Cup final
Plumes of smoke from wildfires in Canada are pouring into major US cities.
aljazeera.com
Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to withdraw from Fifa
Sir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football's governing body is "destroying the integrity of the beautiful game".
co.uk
England carry ‘scars’ of World Cup heartbreak into third-place playoff
England face France in a third-place playoff on Saturday, shortly after suffering a late semifinal defeat to Argentina.
aljazeera.com
Tuchel: England carry ‘scars’ of World Cup heartbreak into France playoff
England coach Thomas Tuchel says his side carry the pain of defeat into third-place playoff against France.
aljazeera.com
The Odyssey to Gracie Abrams: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Matt Damon dons the sword and sandals in Christopher Nolan’s epic, while the LA singer-songwriter shares more arena-friendly scream-along anthemsThe OdysseyOut nowChristopher Nolan tackles one of t...
theguardian.com
‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices
As the climate crisis fuels more intense blazes, pushing them to new parts of the world, those tackling them are forced to ration resources and decide which to fightCésar Alcaraz had only just beco...
theguardian.com
‘An overnight success after 25 years? Delicious’: Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham on sexism, stunts and stardom at 51
The actor seemed destined for a long but unflashy career in musical theatre – until a role as a football club owner in the TV hit changed everything. She talks about her new Hollywood era, calling...
theguardian.com
From Evolution to The Odyssey: the week in rave reviews
Chris Packham takes us back to the beginning in awe-inspiring fashion, while Christopher Nolan heads for Homer with a grand adaptation. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardia...
theguardian.com
Messi reflects on pressure and competition ahead of World Cup final
Ahead of the World Cup final, Lionel Messi says growing up playing football taught him to enjoy the game.
aljazeera.com
Neil Rimer thinks the AI money is coming back out
Neil Rimer, the venture capitalist who co-founded Index Ventures, predicts the historic wealth AI is generating in Silicon Valley will have to be redistributed, voluntarily or involuntarily.
techcrunch.com
Mandela Day: What his legacy means in today’s South Africa
As South Africa grapples with inequality and division, Mandela Day has taken on new political significance.
aljazeera.com
They Called Sam Neill ‘Skux.’ (It Was a Compliment.)
Sam Neill at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019.
nytimes.com
Why your odyssey to see ‘The Odyssey’ matters
The extremes that film fanatics are going to in order to watch Nolan’s latest tell us something
ft.com
Asia AI bets power record equities run for Wall Street banks
Investments in semiconductors fuel growth in regional revenues for US banks
ft.com
My journey down the rabbit hole at the Conspiracy World Cup
Accusations of foul play have swirled around this year’s tournament — but England fan Gideon Rachman still can’t get enough
ft.com
Data errors mar UK regulator’s new short selling disclosure rules
Findings raise questions over the quality of the FCA’s information
ft.com
The next crash: why this time might not be different
Stock markets are not only ignoring the obvious threats, but seem imbued with extreme optimism
ft.com
Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital
Sonam Wangchuk had urged people to join a protest march to parliament on 20 July.
co.uk
Manila protests ‘racist’ portrayal of Filipinos in China Daily videos
The Philippines protests China Daily videos depicting Filipinos as monkeys amid South China Sea tensions.
aljazeera.com
Venice protesters rally against US ambassador’s superyacht tour
Protesters clashed with police in Venice outside US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s superyacht.
aljazeera.com
Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
co.uk
In New York’s ‘Little Palestine’, fans cheer for Spain in World Cup final
Tournament has showcased unity and solidarity in Brooklyn's sizeable Arab American community, football fans say.
aljazeera.com
Five football players who rose to social media stardom at the World Cup
On-pitch heroics and loveable personalities have skyrocketed the social media following of some footballers.
aljazeera.com
'They made him a defensive player' - Trump questions Kane role in loss
US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.
co.uk
Iranian official says the policy of negotiating during war is over
Mohsen Rezaee has warned that if the US continues bombing Iran, Tehran will escalate its response into full-scale war.
aljazeera.com
He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind
Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.
co.uk
US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.
co.uk
Analyst questions Trump’s renewed focus on US election integrity
Eric Ham argues President Donald Trump’s renewed focus on election security is attempt to expand federal authority.
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Space start-up launches India’s first commercial rocket designed for orbit
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1 on Saturday.
co.uk
Argentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims World Cup final opponents Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents".
co.uk
Landslide in southwest China kills eight and leaves 34 missing
A landslide on the outskirts of the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing has killed at least eight and left 34 missing
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UK by-election sees record 34 candidates as Farage seeks return
The Reform UK leader seeks to regain his seat after resigning amid gifts controversy.
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7 Americans Sent to Disputed Kenya Ebola Site After New Trump Travel Ban
A satellite image showing the field hospital at Laikipia Air Base in central Kenya, where America aid workers are being quarantined.
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Homeland Security Secretary Mullin reiterates Trump threats about elections
Mullin pledged to make Trump's election security demands 'mandatory' and implement a 'maximum pressure' campaign.
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Iran war live: US and Iran exchange attacks for 7th consecutive night
Fighting between the two sides rages as US attacks shift further into Iran’s interior