Indian police attack Cockroach Janta Party’s parliament march
Police used batons to disperse protesters as thousands of people joined the Cockroach Janta Party's march in New Delhi.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-07-20
NASA Sets Briefings for SpaceX Crew-13 Mission to Space Station
NASA and its partners will discuss the upcoming crew rotation mission to the International Space Station during a pair of news conferences on Monday, Aug. 3, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center...
nasa.gov
Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet
New prime minister says government must ‘do better’ to deliver change but promises prudent approach to economyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said his arrival in power will “bring...
theguardian.com
Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge
US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.
co.uk
Fans Flocked to World Cup Host Cities—Causing 80 Percent of the Tournament’s Emissions
The latest estimates reveal that the majority of greenhouse gas emissions from large-scale events such as the FIFA World Cup stem from spectators traveling to host cities.
wired.com
What does Khalil al-Hayya’s election win mean for Gaza?
Al-Hayya wins Hamas leadership with a single-vote margin, signalling a focus on Gaza amidst continued Israeli aggression
aljazeera.com
Yemeni women support families through enterprise as economic crisis bites
Amid Yemen’s harsh economic crisis, securing viable employment has become increasingly difficult for men.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI is scared of open-weight models. Should the US be?
Talk of banning Chinese-made open-weight LLMs reveals the challenge of turning AI into a business.
techcrunch.com
Foreign secretary job is honour of my life, says Ed Miliband
The former energy secretary and Labour veteran was touted as a potential chancellor, but will take over from Yvette Cooper as foreign secretary.
co.uk
A tournament of contradictions: What did we learn at World Cup 2026?
A look back at the World Cup's moments of glory and controversy, and their impact on fans, teams and the sport.
aljazeera.com
Messi says 'pain is immense' after losing World Cup final
Lionel Messi says "the pain is immense" and that it "will take time to heal" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.
co.uk
Briefing wars: how Labour ministers tried, and failed, to get into Burnham’s cabinet
Choice of John Healey for chancellor shocks insiders after weeks of fierce lobbying on behalf of party big hittersUK politics live – latest updatesFor weeks, as ministers jostled, lobbied and posit...
theguardian.com
Natural raises $30M to reinvent payments for AI agents — and take on Stripe
The one-year-old startup aims to reinvent financial architecture for autonomous AI transactions.
techcrunch.com
Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings
They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny.
co.uk
'Honour of my life to be foreign secretary' - Miliband
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason speaks to Ed Miliband about his new appointment.
co.uk
NASA, GE Aerospace Work Enables Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstration
An aircraft powered by a megawatt-class hybrid-electric engine developed in collaboration with NASA and built by GE Aerospace, demonstrated flight of an innovation that can inform new generations o...
nasa.gov
Protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest
Outrage across Italy's political spectrum following death in Bologna likened to killing of George Floyd in 2020.
aljazeera.com
‘We need to be careful’: Andy Burnham’s team keenly aware of fiscal tightrope
Chancellor pick and early policies avoid market meltdown but next week remains ‘moment of real peril’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has not quite gone for Keir Starmer’s extreme caut...
theguardian.com
Man charged with Ann Widdecombe murder
Joshua Kerry will appear in court on Tuesday in relation to the killing of former Conservative minister
ft.com
The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s first day: the right vision, but time is of the essence | Editorial
Outside Downing Street, Britain’s new prime minister struck the right notes. Now he and his cabinet need to be braveA 1970s adage attributed to the former Tory chancellor Reginald Maudling maintain...
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Houthis announce maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia after the two sides traded fire
aljazeera.com
Kuenssberg: 'Labour see Burnham as a winner'
The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg says the new PM's popularity matters to No 10.
co.uk
Andy Burnham’s first Labour cabinet: who’s in and who’s out?
From the Treasury to the Home Office, we look at who is heading up key departments in new PM’s governmentUK politics live – latest updatesBurnham vows his arrival in power will be ‘circuit breaker’...
theguardian.com
New NASA Earth Missions Gear Up to Start Science Flights
The first of six new airborne campaigns will hit the skies this summer.
nasa.gov
Trump vows Iran will ‘pay’ for killing US soldiers
The US intensifies air strikes on Iran, targeting critical sites after the deaths of American soldiers in the region.
aljazeera.com
World Matchplay Darts LIVE! Price, Humphries and Cross in action from 7pm
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In Venezuela’s Rubble, a Search for the Family Pets
A firefighter rescuing a dog from a building in Caracas that collapsed after twin earthquakes last month.
nytimes.com
‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament
Youth-led protesters answer call of Cockroach Janta Party to demand accountability, sweeping reforms after exam scandal.
aljazeera.com
Chelsea step up interest in Palace's Lacroix
Chelsea accelerate their interest in defender Maxence Lacroix after a fresh round of talks with Crystal Palace.
co.uk
Date set for Smith's first world title defence
Dalton Smith will defend his WBC light-welterweight for the first time on 24 October when he takes on mandatory challenger Alberto Puello.
co.uk
Who is in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet?
UK prime minister announces top team, with a number of experienced faces returning to government
ft.com
Inside the Deadly U.S. Airstrike on a Shadow Fleet Tanker
Evidence suggests the ship on which three Indian sailors died was not moving when it was struck in the Gulf of Oman, but it had been engaged in risky offshore transfers of oil.
nytimes.com
Andy Burnham picks John Healey as new chancellor
UK prime minister’s choice of former defence minister surprises MPs
ft.com
Outcry in Italy After Man Dies While Being Restrained by Police
People gathered near the site where Abderrahim Fakir died on Sunday in Bologna, Italy. The death drew comparisons to the killing of George Floyd.
nytimes.com
Petrol prices climb as US–Iran tensions disrupt markets
US petrol prices reach $4.00 per gallon (3.78 litres), marking the second week of increased costs for consumers.
aljazeera.com
Bigger, older, hotter: The trends that defined World Cup 2026
The biggest World Cup in history produced numbers to match. Forty-eight teams, 104 games and three host countries delivered a record 308 goals before Spain were crowned champions.
skysports.com
US judge pauses Paramount’s $110bn Warner Bros acquisition
Federal court grants request for temporary halt to merger while examining impact on competition in Hollywood
ft.com
FIFA World Cup: Five key takeaways from 2026 edition won by Spain
Spain beat Argentina, but talking points remain. Should there be 48 or 64 teams? Hydration breaks? The 'dark arts'?
aljazeera.com
With PM Burnham, we’ll get warmth, audacity and knowhow. For everything else, cling to hope | Polly Toynbee
He looks the part, with a rise as impressive as his speeches, but is that enough? You cannot know if someone is up to the job until they have to do itOnly vaulting ambition takes anyone to No 10, b...
theguardian.com
Gilts under pressure as investors brace for higher spending under Andy Burnham
New UK prime minister said he will ‘use any flexibility’ within the fiscal rules
ft.com
Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
US judge hands life sentence to Ismael Zambada for leading one of Mexico's most violent drug cartels for decades.
aljazeera.com
Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s new prime minister – The Latest
Andy Burnham has become the sixth UK prime minister in a decade after a transfer of power from his predecessor Keir Starmer.In his first address outside Downing Street, he said his arrival in power...
theguardian.com
Thank you for making this a World Cup to remember on the BBC
BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski's message as BBC Sport delivers a record-breaking World Cup across TV, radio, online and social.
co.uk
Did DeChambeau attempt to involve Trump in Open rules controversy?
Bryson DeChambeau has been accused of wanting to involve United States President Donald Trump during his rules controversy at The Open, multiple media reports have claimed.
skysports.com
Spain team arrives home after winning the World Cup
World champions Spain have landed home carrying the World Cup trophy a day after defeating Argentina in the final.
aljazeera.com
Israeli air strike injures 14 in Gaza City
An Israeli air strike on Gaza City injured at least 14 people, according to Gaza health officials.
aljazeera.com
Uefa president boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in protest against Fifa.
co.uk
Could Argentina face action after post-final trouble?
Argentina are likely to face a Fifa investigation following the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final.
co.uk
'I'm proud of it' - Keegan looks back on career highlights and legacy
Kevin Keegan talks to Football Focus' Dan Walker in 2018 about some of the standout moments from his career - from winning World Player of the Year twice, to managing England and the iconic "I woul...
co.uk
Philippine sailor injured during clash with Chinese coast guard
A member of China’s coast guard is accused of injuring a Philippine sailor after striking him with a wooden baton.
aljazeera.com
Labour has handed Burnham a blank cheque
The new premier’s MPs think they have backed a winner but have no idea what his programme will be
ft.com
BBC defeats ITV again in World Cup final viewing figures
BBC’s average audience was 9.7m, four times as much as its rival – similar to its lead four years ago Their respective World Cup studios have been pored over, their lineup of pundits analysed almos...
theguardian.com
Are England finally improving in ODI cricket?
After beating India 2-1, BBC Sport asks if England are finally building momentum one year out from the World Cup.
co.uk
At least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India
Monsoon rains devastate communities, with rescue and relief operations intensifying and the death toll rising.
aljazeera.com
Hamas Names Khalil al-Hayya as Its New Leader
Khalil al-Hayya speaking with reporters in Istanbul in 2024.
nytimes.com
Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US
An Iranian army spokesman asserts the war will continue until deterrence against further attacks has been achieved.
aljazeera.com
Spain go back to the top of FIFA rankings, Morocco reach a record high
Norway saw the biggest jump in their rankings, climbing 12 spots to 19th after reaching the World Cup quarterfinals.
aljazeera.com
Former England manager and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Keegan dies aged 75
Kevin Keegan, the iconic striker for Liverpool, Newcastle and England, was diagnosed with stage four cancer last year.
aljazeera.com
Who is Marie-France van Heel, Andy Burnham's wife?
The new prime minister met his Dutch-born wife, known as Frankie, at Cambridge University in 1989.
co.uk
Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?
Hamas has announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau.
aljazeera.com
Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in England in first speech as prime minister
Additional £340mn over three years allocated to get people off the streets ‘at the earliest opportunity’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has promised to end rough sleeping in England i...
theguardian.com
Denise Oliver-Velez, a Powerful Voice of the Left, Dies at 78
Denise Oliver-Velez, then Denise Oliver, in 1970 as a member of the Young Lords.
nytimes.com
Rodri's stock at all-time high as he adds to trophy collection
Rodri cements status as one of the world's best midfielders after World Cup and Golden Ball triumphs.
co.uk
Houthis in Yemen Declare Red Sea Blockade on Saudi Arabia
The Iran-backed Houthi militia, which controls parts of Yemen, has in the past blockaded the Red Sea by threatening a choke point crucial to Saudi oil exports and global shipping.
nytimes.com
From Hampton to Mars: How NASA Langley Helped Land on the Red Planet
Fifty years ago, NASA’s Viking 1 and 2 landers made the first successful landings on Mars, opening a new era in planetary exploration. Behind that achievement was a team at NASA’s Langley Research...
nasa.gov
Trent Park House of Secrets review – the bugged stately home where German prisoners blabbed their secrets
Trent Park, LondonA new museum in this redeveloped country house relives its fascinating period as a palatial prison of war camp – with Jewish refugees listening in from the basement History happen...
theguardian.com
'He's got to get an answer' - Russell to 'get back up' amid mystery problems
George Russell says he has been "knocked down" but will "get back up" after the latest setbacks to his world championship challenge at the Belgian Grand Prix
skysports.com
Adobe camera app’s new feature will critique your photos using AI
Adobe's Project Indigo can now remove all kinds of backgrounds from photos you snap using the app
techcrunch.com
Spain Celebrates Both a Soccer Win and a Sense of Wider Success
Spain fans watching the World Cup final in Plaza de Colón, Madrid, on Sunday night.
nytimes.com
A tribute to Kevin Keegan | 1951-2026
Sky Sports takes a look back at the incredible career of former England manager and legendary footballer Kevin Keegan, who has died at the age of 75.
skysports.com
Hackers are exploiting recently patched WordPress bugs, putting millions of websites at risk
Two critical security flaws in WordPress’ software have given hackers the chance to remotely take over tens of millions of websites, according to an estimate by a cybersecurity researcher.
techcrunch.com
Reaction and tributes as Keegan dies aged 75
skysports.com
Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM
The new Labour leader has formally taken office and set out his priorities for power in No 10.
co.uk
YouTube clarifies policies around AI slop and upsetting videos
YouTube has updated its monetization policies to more clearly define the kinds of AI-generated and low-quality videos that can’t earn ad revenue.
techcrunch.com
US petrol prices climb back above $4 as Iran war intensifies
Resurgent costs drive frustration with President Donald Trump ahead of midterm elections
ft.com
Ebola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 as outbreak gathers pace
Ebola spreading faster than any previous outbreak in DRC, with 37 new deaths recorded over just 24 hours at the weekend.
aljazeera.com
Former England forward and manager Keegan dies aged 75
Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75.
skysports.com
Inference startup Infinity raises $15M from Touring Capital, OpenAI and Athropic researchers
AI infrastructure company Infinity announced Monday a $15 million raise at a $100 million valuation from investors including Touring Capital, Principal VC, and researchers from companies such as Op...
techcrunch.com
Hackers stole ‘significant’ amount of data from tech firm relied on by thousands of US hospitals and pharmacies
Edinburgh-based tech firm Craneware said customer data was stolen during a cyberattack. The company makes software that thousands of U.S. hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics rely on for billing pati...
techcrunch.com
What does Rogers' move mean for Chelsea's squad?
Morgan Rogers is set to join Chelsea in a British-record £117m from Aston Villa - and his arrival is set to have a knock-on effect for Xabi Alonso's Blues.
skysports.com
Dave Dawson, Co-founder of Bespoke Lighting Company Urban Electric, Dies at 53
He and his wife knew nothing about the business when they decided to produce lighting in Charleston, S.C. Their company became a beacon of American manufacturing.
nytimes.com
Analysis: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be
The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping.
co.uk
Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
co.uk
What we know about US soldiers killed in Iran war, and Iranian casualties
Trump has expressed sadness and vowed to hit Iran 'very hard' to honour killed US soldiers.
aljazeera.com
Avengers: Doomsday trailer reveals star-packed Marvel adventure
The first full look at the big-budget December tentpole features returning heroes such as Chris Hemsworth, Patrick Stewart, Florence Pugh and Chris EvansThe first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsda...
theguardian.com
Why wasn't there a general election?
BBC Journalist Lucy Woodham explains why we have a new PM but we haven't had a general election.
co.uk
Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.
co.uk
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.
co.uk
Toronto film festival: Helen Mirren, Chris Rock and Seth Rogen lead lineup
The 51st edition of the Canadian festival will also feature world premieres starring Taron Egerton, Amanda Seyfried and Chase InfinitiWorld premieres of films led by Helen Mirren, Seth Rogen and Ch...
theguardian.com
World Cup final watched by 15.8m people on BBC
Spain's victory in Sunday's World Cup final attracts a peak audience of 15.8 million on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
co.uk
Petro to give farewell speech amid Colombia transfer-of-power tensions
The outgoing president has called for protests as he continues to dispute the results of last month's election.
aljazeera.com
‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
Drivers in West Midlands say buses ‘unbearable’ during heatwaves, raising employee and passenger safety fearsBus drivers in the West Midlands have spoken out about the “horrendous” working conditio...
theguardian.com
Andy Burnham’s first speech as PM: what he said and what he meant
Downing Street address offers succinct outline of new leader’s politics — and the problems he will face
ft.com
Six highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speech
From ‘circuit breaker for Britain’ to 10-year plan, new prime minister sets out his stallUK politics live – latest updatesIt clocked in at just over five minutes, and contained several themes and p...
theguardian.com
‘All I think about is her’: Families demand answers as Nigeria's boat disasters keep happening
Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.
co.uk
Burnham’s move to scrap UK’s digital ID plans earns cheers and criticism
Digital inclusion and civil liberties campaigners welcome the U-turn — for different reasons. But some are unhappy.
aljazeera.com
Why Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating Spain’s World Cup win
Thousands gathered across Gaza to watch the World Cup final, with many backing Spain over its support for Palestinians.
aljazeera.com
No 10 North and backing Ukraine - New PM on his plans
Andy Burnham pledges change at home, but no wavering in the UK's commitment to Ukraine.
co.uk
Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?
Veteran negotiator assumes Palestinian group's overall leadership following a wartime election process.
aljazeera.com
Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans
The three-year-old brother of Yamal has been hailed one of Spain's World Cup breakout stars by fans
co.uk
What Happens Behind the Scenes Once Burnham Enters 10 Downing Street
The staff at 10 Downing Street welcoming new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel on Monday.
nytimes.com
Since Islamabad MoU: What’s changed for the US, Iran and the Gulf?
We explain how the war has changed for all the parties since their MoU unravelled and as the conflict has escalated.
aljazeera.com
Why are Premier League transfer fees soaring?
With Morgan Rogers set to become the third £100m-plus Premier League transfer of the summer, BBC Sport looks at how the market keeps growing.
co.uk
Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?
co.uk
Hearts, Rangers, Motherwell and Hibs find out Euro qualifying opponents
Hearts and Rangers have found out their next qualifying opponents in the Champions League and Europa League.
skysports.com
‘I want to be honest with you’ says new UK PM Andy Burnham
‘I want to be honest with you’ says new UK PM Andy Burnham
aljazeera.com
‘We didn’t want him to be punchable!’: Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck on Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
‘Alan and I have neat hair because we’d both just been in a military play. If we’d had crazy 1980s mullets, it wouldn’t have become a timeless classic’I’d done WarGames and Ladyhawke and was gettin...
theguardian.com
Watch the BBC's closing World Cup montage
Watch the closing montage of the BBC's coverage of the 2026 Fifa World Cup featuring all the highs, lows and colour from the biggest World Cup ever.
co.uk
Yemen’s Houthi rebels threaten blockade against Saudi Arabia
Renewed fighting puts kingdom’s crude exports through Red Sea at risk
ft.com
How I got into Berghain, Berlin’s notoriously selective club
The mystique of its intimidating door policy still convinces people to fly in from all around the world
ft.com
Why are thousands of people protesting in Delhi?
Thousands of mostly young people have marched on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.
co.uk
Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament
Some protesters demanding education reforms said they werew injured in clashes with police who banned the march.
co.uk
India’s Rohit Sharma ends retirement talk as World Cup 2027 still in sight
Rohit struck 138 off 110 balls in defeat by England in third ODI, which some speculated could be his last for India.
aljazeera.com
StrictlyVC returns to New York City September 10 to celebrate a huge year for the city’s startup community
For the first time since 2024, StrictlyVC is coming back to New York City — and we're bringing the kind of access you’d expect from an under-wraps event to the whole startup, VC, and dealmaking com...
techcrunch.com
Argentina fans throw stones at police after World Cup defeat
Argentina fans throw stones at police after World Cup defeat
aljazeera.com
Sex, beds and grisly executions: what Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey changed, invented – and left out
From missing scenes and characters to a brand new ending, the director has taken some artistic liberties with Homer’s epic poemTurning a 12,000-line poem that takes a day to read aloud into a three...
theguardian.com
Utah firefighter and four family members killed in flash flooding
A husband, wife and their three sons died - meaning that only a daughter who did not join the outing is still alive.
co.uk
World Cup 2026 in Numbers!
How many goals, red cards and penalties? Take a look at the World Cup in 2026 in Numbers.
skysports.com
Mockbuster review – how to survive the nightmare of directing a terrible low-budget horror film
Struggling to make it in Australia, aspiring director Anthony Frith cold-calls the team behind Sharknado and bites off more than he can chew in this making-of documentary‘A bad movie is better than...
theguardian.com
On a Colorado farm, solar panels bring shade for plants, power – and cash: in pictures
More than 3,000 solar panels power Jack’s Solar Garden, cool the land and help it turn a profitThe Guardian receives support for visual climate coverage from the Outrider Foundation. The Guardian’s...
theguardian.com
Could Infantino really push through a 64-team World Cup?
If we have learned one thing from Gianni Infantino's Fifa tenure, it is that more is better. That could mean 64 teams at the World Cup.
co.uk
Iran says Spain World Cup win brings joy to critics of US, Israel
Iran praises Spain's win over Argentina after Spanish government's condemnation of policies on Gaza and war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Investigation of Nigel Farage over undeclared gifts is ‘kangaroo court’, says Reform MP
Runcorn MP Sarah Pochin says parliament mounting ‘vicious and desperate campaign to stop Reform UK’A Reform UK MP has complained that the standards system investigating Nigel Farage over undeclared...
theguardian.com
Why is Iran bombing Gulf states while avoiding US naval assets and Israel?
Analysts say Iran is using Gulf states to pressure Washington while avoiding direct confrontation with US forces.
aljazeera.com
Photos: Police fire tear gas at India’s Cockroach movement supporters
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protests in New Delhi, demanding India's education minister resign over exam leaks.
aljazeera.com
‘I go with a smile’ says outgoing UK PM Keir Starmer in final speech
‘I go with a smile’ says outgoing UK PM Keir Starmer in final speech
aljazeera.com
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new leader after run-off with Khaled Meshaal
This is a breaking news story.
aljazeera.com
How has the World Cup impacted the Ballon d'Or race?
The biggest individual prize in football has many variables. Often the Ballon d'Or race is dictated by those players who have spearheaded their club sides, or national teams, to trophies.
skysports.com
Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles
New Labour leader takes over from Keir Starmer and will head to Downing Street to appoint his cabinetUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has formally become the UK prime minister after me...
theguardian.com
Jubilation in Spain as La Roja beat Argentina to win second World Cup title
Fans in Spanish city on Mediterranean cheer on both sides as Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
aljazeera.com
Spanish National Orchestra/Afkham review – Proms debut sees orchestra’s celebrations kick off early
Royal Albert Hall, LondonOutgoing chief conductor David Afkham brought Spanish repertoire, castanets and a certain team’s football scarf in a programme heavy with national treasuresWhat a night for...
theguardian.com
World Cup: Spain to be welcomed home by million-strong Madrid crowd
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in Sunday's final in the US, and are expected to parade the trophy in Madrid on Monday.
aljazeera.com
Why Beckham was face of World Cup in the US
After arriving in Los Angeles 19 years ago promising to grow the game, David Beckham is still helping sell football to America.
co.uk
Occupied West Bank World Cup screening halted for funeral
A screening of the FIFA World Cup final in Ramallah was halted following news that two Palestinians were killed.
aljazeera.com
Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards
BBC Sport reporters pick their best moments of the tournament - and you can vote for yours.
co.uk
What would a 64-team World Cup look like - and could it work in 2030?
This year's World Cup is finally over - and after 48 teams took part, it was a long, long tournament. But just as we bid to say goodbye to the 2026 edition, this competition may be getting even big...
skysports.com
Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.
co.uk
Villa sign Wolves midfielder Gomes in £38m deal
Aston Villa move for Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes after Amadou Onana suffered a serious knee injury at the World Cup.
co.uk
World Cup: Spanish boy, 13, killed in fountain collapse during celebrations
Tragedy struck in the Salamanca province when the 13-year-old died during celebrations for the win against Argentina.
aljazeera.com
Rogers spotted arriving for Chelsea medical ahead of £117m deal
Morgan Rogers has been spotted arriving for his Chelsea medical after the Blues agreed a £117m deal with Aston Villa.
skysports.com
Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain
Two other young people were injured after a fountain partially collapsed in Salamanca's Ciudad Rodrigo.
co.uk
Acting the fool: why have Hollywood press tours become so gimmicky?
From playing would you rather to ranking snacks, A-listers navigating the promo trail are now forced on a set schedule of sillinessThis summer, we’ve been blessed with new movies from the legendary...
theguardian.com
Out of Sight review – mountain idyll on the Swiss border is a gilded cage for distressed asylum seekers
Young men share their heartbreaking experiences of an Alpine ‘deportation camp’ in Lisa Polster’s impactful, gentle documentaryLocated on the Swiss-Austrian border, the Bürglkopf mountain is a pict...
theguardian.com
The ACLU Is Arming Lawyers to Expose State Surveillance Secrets
A new toolkit for attorneys in Massachusetts targets the technologies police use—and conceal—to build criminal cases, from facial recognition to AI-written police reports.
wired.com
Turkiye and Libya’s Haftar are boosting military ties. Is Egypt worried?
Turkiye's expanding military ties in eastern Libya raise new questions about regional security and Egypt's red lines.
aljazeera.com
Weather tracker: Flooding and landslides hit large parts of Asia
Torrential rain has battered Vietnam, southern China and South Korea, leading to multiple deathsLarge parts of Asia were hit by devastating flooding and landslides last week, leading to multiple de...
theguardian.com
Indian police beat ‘Cockroach’ march protesters
Indian police beat ‘Cockroach’ march protesters
aljazeera.com
North Sea Drilling Offers First Test for Burnham’s Relationship With Trump
President Donald Trump departing Joint Base Andrews, Md., en route to New York, on Friday.
nytimes.com
Watch FIFA World Cup: Spain outclass Argentina to become world champions
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
aljazeera.com
Top feel-good moments to remember now that the 2026 World Cup is over
From Lamine Yamal’s younger brother stealing the spotlight to Vozinha being reunited with his mother.
aljazeera.com
LIVE: Andy Burnham to become UK PM, deliver first speech at 10 Downing
The new leader takes over from Keir Starmer just two years after outgoing PM led Labour to a landslide election victory.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine War Momentum Helps Spur Interest in Postwar Investment
The Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, Poland, in June. The overarching pitch was to put money into Ukraine even as it remains at war.
nytimes.com
'Nothing to blame them for' - Argentina papers defend team after dismal final
Argentina's national media defended their team's performance in the World Cup final - despite a defensive and ill-disciplined display.
skysports.com
China’s ‘national team’ buys shares worth $9bn to prop up market
State-owned funds announce stock purchases after sharp AI tech sell-off last week
ft.com
From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown
BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.
co.uk
Rubio: US ‘open to diplomacy’ after ninth night of bombing Iran
Rubio: US ‘open to diplomacy’ after ninth night of bombing Iran
aljazeera.com
BBC broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Corporation pays tribute to ‘outstanding’ journalist who presented shows including Today and One O’Clock NewsThe journalist Edward Stourton has died aged 68, it has been announced.The BBC Radio 4 p...
theguardian.com
Stay or go - at 28, Rashford faces big Man Utd call
The World Cup is over, and Marcus Rashford returns home not knowing if his future at club level lies with Manchester United.
co.uk
Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country?
The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned that the aggression has become “increasingly threatening”.
co.uk
Key takeaways from the World Cup 2026 final as Spain beat Argentina
Midfield dominance, stifling Lionel Messi, and gifted wingers - Spain outclassed Argentina to lift the 2026 World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Photos: Spain beat Argentina to win second World Cup title
Spain edge Messi’s Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim their second World Cup title.
aljazeera.com
Mbappe wins race for the 2026 World Cup golden boot
All the goals from the race for the 2026 World Cup golden boot as Kylian Mbappe leads the way from Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland.
co.uk
A Useful Ghost review – exhilarating black comedy summons ghosts of Thai past via a haunted hoover
Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke’s stylish and unique movie features an unquiet spirit that inhabits a vacuum cleaner, before political interests interveneHere is a stylish and exhilaratingly confident d...
theguardian.com
England's World Cup assessed - by Sky Sports readers
It's all over - and, once again, it's not coming home.
skysports.com
Lockheed to build cheaper Patriot missile to counter drone threat
US defence group says new weapon will be less than half the cost of current flagship interceptor
ft.com
Andy Burnham to become new prime minister and lay out ‘10-year plan’ for the UK in No 10 speech - UK politics live
Keir Starmer will give his final speech from Downing Street before Burnham arrives and is appointed as new PMGood morning. Today we are getting a new PM. It is the sixth time this has happened in j...
theguardian.com
Counties to be split into three new unitary councils
Oxfordshire - and a part of Berkshire - will be split into three new unitary authorities.
co.uk
Shania Twain: Little Miss Twain review – rootsy revival strays from the dirt track to the middle of the road
(Republic Nashville)The country legend’s seventh album revisits her troubled early life but plays it safe with zany humour and fluffy songs about young love‘When I was a kid, I started on stages ju...
theguardian.com
'That's just ludicrous!' - best shots from The Open 2026
Enjoy the best shots from the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and tournament winner Ryan Fox.
co.uk
Burnham to promise ‘breathing space’ on cost of living as he prepares to enter Number 10
Labour leader will address country after he is officially appointed prime minister
ft.com
Infantino tries to usher Trump away as Spain lift World Cup
Infantino tries to usher Trump away as Spain lift World Cup
aljazeera.com
‘Being American feels helpless and scary’: actor Ben Platt on nerves, queer songs and why he couldn’t do it without his husband
The star of Dear Evan Hansen plays a 1960s Greenwich Village crooner in hit queer musical Midnight at the Never Get. It’s the perfect outlet for his anxiety, he saysIn performance, Ben Platt is a m...
theguardian.com
Top 30: from half a million World Cup photos, why I love these the most
Our picture editor chooses his favourite images from the tournament including Lionel Messi’s cathedral, that delicious diving header from Jude Bellingham and a humbling scene in GazaWhat makes a gr...
theguardian.com
Kane backs Tuchel for England success and aims for 2030 World Cup spot
England captain Harry Kane has backed Thomas Tuchel to succeed as England head coach amid criticism of his tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat over Argentina.
skysports.com
Spain lift second World Cup title | The Final Verdict
Sky Sports football correspondent Rob Dorsett analyses Spain's victory over Argentina in the World Cup final - plus the first half-time show in the history of the tournament.
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Last night, I was Spanish, and so were millions around the world
For many of us, Gaza was on our mind when we watched and celebrated Spain’s triumph at the World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Iran shipped billions in oil during the cease-fire.
Iran capitalized on its export of oil, gaining billions of dollars during a short-lived peace agreement with the United States.
nytimes.com
Rubio Says That U.S. Is Still Open to Diplomacy With Iran
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on Sunday night.
nytimes.com
Chris Packham takes on a terrifying crime ring: best podcasts of the week
The popular broadcaster investigates what happened after a large pile of murdered animals were dumped outside a primary school in Hampshire. Plus, Lena Headey tackles an idea from an ‘ethical porno...
theguardian.com
Flavours of Iraq review – vivid childhood memories of 80s Baghdad from writer in Paris exile
Powerful animation portrays experiences of a French-Iraqi journalist Feurat Alani, with anecdotes about his father, a prominent leftist exileWith a title translated a little inelegantly from Le Par...
theguardian.com
Hungarian GP: UK schedule and how to watch on Sky Sports
Formula 1 hits the track for the final time before its summer break at one of the most popular venues on the calendar as the world championship fight rolls on to the Hungarian Grand Prix, live on S...
skysports.com
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 43
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
co.uk
Portfolio construction in the shadow of the AI bubble
Hard choices on all sides
ft.com
What do people in Burnham-on-Sea think of the likely new PM?
Andy Burnham has pledged to undertake a summer tour across the UK during the early weeks of his premiership.
co.uk
Wales closing the gap to world's best - Morgan
Jac Morgan is confident Wales are closing the gap to the best in the world despite another hammering by South Africa in the Nations Championship.
co.uk
Protests in Houston continue over ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Hundreds gather in Texas city, demanding justice for the fatal shooting of 52-year-old Mexican man
aljazeera.com
Why has Britain’s oldest political magazine become such a rabid cheerleader for Islamophobia? | Nesrine Malik
A report on the Spectator’s coverage of Muslims makes for grim reading. Conservatism is now focused on this minority to the exclusion of everything elseI start this column already resigned to the t...
theguardian.com
Andy Burnham says he will go ‘faster’ than Starmer. Why is that so hard?
Is the machinery of state jammed, or is the reason for the slow pace of change more personal than institutional?Eighteen months into the 24 it turned out he would last in No 10, Keir Starmer was a...
theguardian.com
Retired UK civil servants failed by pension outsourcing, government says
Chaos of Capita-run scheme has left some people waiting up to a year for payments and in financial hardshipRetired civil servants have been failed by the decision to outsource their pension scheme,...
theguardian.com
‘It’s total devastation’: inside the Amazonian war against illegal gold mining
The Guardian goes on the ground with Brazilian forces fighting to eradicate mining that has destroyed protected areas of Indigenous landThe jerry-built bordello at the foot of Vila Cururu, an illeg...
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Trump: Latest strikes on Iran ‘in honour’ of killed US military personnel
US President Donald Trump said the latest strikes on Iran were carried out 'in honour' of killed US military personnel.
aljazeera.com
India’s CJP Party Leads Protest March to Parliament After Exam Leaks
Police confront people gathered ahead of a planned march by supporters of India’s Cockroach Janta Party toward Parliament in New Delhi on the opening day of its monsoon session on Monday.
nytimes.com
Spanish and Argentinian fans react outside World Cup final
Ecstatic Spanish spectators and disappointed Argentine fans spoke to the BBC after the World Cup final on Sunday.
co.uk
With just a week left until August recess, Congress faces long to-do list
Before the House adjourns for its August recess, House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to advance more defense funding, the president's election integrity bill and a stock trading ban for lawmakers.
npr.org
Maine Democrats close in on pick to replace Senate candidate Graham Platner
Maine Democrats appear to be settling on a frontrunner to replace former Senate candidate Graham Platner in a rushed process to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
npr.org
US releases footage of ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
The US military carried out its ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Tearful Scaloni uncertain of Argentina future after World Cup loss
Manager says it would be difficult to assemble another squad capable of reaching two consecutive World Cup finals.
aljazeera.com
Indian Protesters to March on Parliament After Exam Leaks
People move barricades from a protest site ahead of a planned march by supporters of India’s Cockroach Janta Party toward Parliament in New Delhi on the opening day of its monsoon session on Monday.
nytimes.com
Tehran and Washington Face a ‘Wake Up Moment’ Over the War
Iranians, like these people walking under a poster of the country’s three supreme leaders, are growing increasingly frustrated with the war.
nytimes.com
From Gary Lineker’s revenge to the bizarre tale of a missing cat: the best viral TV moments of the World Cup
A pranked England manager, a bored Beckham, a Viking takeover and an unwise Wayne Rooney wager: here are the TV treasures of the beautiful game’s biggest ever tournamentA stodgy final saw silky Spa...
theguardian.com
‘Everything I know about evil I learned in that small town’: John Carpenter on terrifying the world with Halloween, The Thing and The Fog
At 78, the king of horror and sci-fi movies is as much of a rebel as ever. He talks about creativity, compromise (he’s not a fan) and how he became addicted to moviemakingIn 2024, John Carpenter ha...
theguardian.com
Al-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk
Experts warn increase in enhanced photos on birding platforms creating fake sightings, threatening credibility of tool used by scientistsFor many birdwatchers, recording a species outside its norma...
theguardian.com
A Ruhr treat: can a giant pigeon and a pink basketball revive Germany’s depressed industrial heartland?
The Manifesta biennale is taking over a dozen tiny churches in German towns ravaged by division and decline – and filling them with ball games, bouncy castles and a radical community spirit After G...
theguardian.com
Training AI models might be the chance for a workplace power play
It is becoming clear that the knowledge they require is currently locked inside employees’ heads
ft.com
Morgan Stanley becomes Wall Street’s top bank for AI debt deals
Big Tech-backed financing has cut borrowing costs but deepened industry’s AI exposure
ft.com
Fans in Madrid party all night long after Spain’s World Cup victory
Spanish fans spent the night partying in Madrid after their team defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final of the World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Food delivery rider wins China's top literary prize
Wang Jibing is among blue-collar Chinese workers gaining wider attention for their literary works.
co.uk
Argentinians show pride in Buenos Aires despite World Cup final defeat
Argentinians filled the streets of Buenos Aires to honour their team despite its World Cup final defeat.
aljazeera.com
How a young and cohesive Spain took down Lionel Messi’s Argentina
La Roja nullified and frustrated Argentina as they secured victory in New Jersey to win their second World Cup.
aljazeera.com
An ordinary laptop solved a problem thought to require a quantum computer
A quantum problem once described as impossible for classical computers has now been solved using relatively modest hardware. Researchers used tensor networks to compress the overwhelming wave funct...
sciencedaily.com
‘When I get home, my whole body aches’: extreme heat saps health and wages of India’s poorest workers
Exclusive: Outdoor workers losing up to 9% of income as weather becomes ‘poverty multiplier’, research saysExtreme heat is pushing some of India’s poorest workers further into poverty, with income...
theguardian.com
Africa Shield: Why securing development is becoming a new security priority
As Africa industrialises, governments are working to keep sensitive materials out of the wrong hands.
aljazeera.com
Palestinians celebrate Spain’s World Cup victory
Palestinians across Gaza and the Occupied West Bank celebrated Spain’s World Cup victory.
aljazeera.com
US service member killed during detonation of Iranian drone in Iraq
A US soldier has been killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian downed drone.
aljazeera.com
Spain outplay Messi’s Argentina to reach World Cup summit
Tournament’s best team wins one-sided final 1-0 and claims clutch of individual prizes
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Spain outplay Messi’s Argentina to reach World Cup summit
Tournament’s best team wins one-sided final 1-0 and claims clutch of individual prizes
ft.com
Mbappe takes home second Golden Boot, Spain sweeps World Cup awards
While Ferran Torres orchestrated Spain's winning the ultimate prize, his teammates walk away with awards of their own.
aljazeera.com
Spain fans hail new generation, as Argentina says goodbye to an icon
Revellers take to streets of New York following Spain's defeat of Argentina in Messi's likely final World Cup match.
aljazeera.com
The Odyssey storms global box office with $264m opening
Epic film marks Christopher Nolan’s best opening since 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises when adjusted for inflationThe Odyssey has stormed the global box office, taking US$264m (£196m, A$378m) in its o...
theguardian.com
Lamine Yamal completes football at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
Spain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears.
co.uk
Sixteen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force
We look at what's behind Spain's dominance after they become the first nation to be men's and women's World Cup champions at the same time.
co.uk
Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 Breivik massacre
The artwork in the capital Oslo was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the 15th anniversary of the attack.
co.uk
The AI revolution takes on the world’s most cyclical industry
Massive investment plans lead to investor fears of a new boom and bust in memory chips
ft.com
Spain lift World Cup trophy as Trump stays on stage
US President Donald Trump lingers on stage as Spain lift the 2026 World Cup trophy after beating Argentina 1-0 at the 2026 World Cup final.
co.uk
Trump, Bieber and Shakira - a World Cup final like never before
The 2026 World Cup final may not linger long in the memory for what happened on the pitch but it will for all that surrounded it, with an appearance by President Trump, the longest half-time in foo...
co.uk
Spain's commitment to possession game vindicated by World Cup glory
It was not the thrilling final of four years ago, or even the carefree goal-fest of the previous evening but Spain still deserve enormous credit for dethroning Argentina in one of the more one-side...
skysports.com
Argentina boss Scaloni leaves news conference in tears talking about his future
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni leaves his post-match news conference after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain in tears.
co.uk
Spain's 'victory for football' over 'embarrassing' Argentina
Describing a result as a 'victory for football' might seem like a trite cliché – but the 2026 World Cup final feels closer to giving that aphorism truth than any other game.
co.uk
'The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time
The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra time.
co.uk
‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.
co.uk
Iran war live: US military carries out another wave of strikes on Iran
The US military launches 9th consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
aljazeera.com
An Iranian Vision of the New Middle East
Ending the war and sustaining the peace requires a new approach to regional security.
foreignaffairs.com
Pakistan Won the War in Iran
Islamabad and the new path to global power.
foreignaffairs.com
An Iranian Vision of the New Middle East
Ending the war and sustaining the peace requires a new approach to regional security.