Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-07-21

'I was saving it': Did Littler know sensational nine-darter was coming?

Luke Littler thinks he still has a long way to go to be the "greatest ever" darts player but is motivated to keep checking achievements off his list, starting with going back-to-back at the World M...

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Littler hits nine-darter in epic Matchplay win over Aspinall as MVG beaten

Luke Littler and Nathan Aspinall produced a World Matchplay epic, with the world No 1 hitting a nine-darter on the way to a mesmerising 11-8 win at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

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MPs call on Burnham to extend employer tax break for under-25s

New prime minister has pledged to help jobless young people find work

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Is the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguar’s Tail?

It’s “the most car-like Range Rover ever created,” but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguar’s Type 01 party?

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Trump administration attacks US left, alleging Cuba ties: Key takeaways

US report says the beleaguered government in Havana is the 'connective tissue' of a global 'anti-American coalition'.

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Moldova chooses new prime minister as it pushes for EU membership

Political newcomer Vasile Tofan inherits Moldova's push to join the European Union by 2030.

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Hearts suffer chastening CL defeat in nightmare first game for Vrancken

New Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken endured a nightmare debut as his side's Champions League hopes all but vanished with a 4-0 defeat against Sturm Graz.

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Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests

Replaced military chief Syrskyi clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests.

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Littler throws nine-darter in superb Matchplay win

World number one Luke Littler throws a thrilling nine-darter as he books his place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall.

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Chelsea sign Rogers in record-breaking £117m deal

Chelsea have completed the signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a record-breaking £117m deal.

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Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs all want Rashford - Wednesday's gossip

A trio of Premier League heavyweights all want Marcus Rashford, Arsenal are interested in Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa, and Nottingham Forest look set to sign a new defender.

co.uk

Enzo Fernandez: Argentina played with 'pride' and 'humility'

Enzo Fernandez has praised Argentina for playing with "pride" and "humility" at the 2026 World Cup after it was confirmed FIFA will investigate the team's behaviour after the final.

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Drone shows scorched landscape after Spain wildfire

A drone has revealed what remains of this forest after a wildfire burned through over 30,000 hectares of it.

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US defence chief Hegseth puts Iran war cost at $37.5bn so far

Latest cost comes as Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Caine seek a $1.5 trillion budget, including $70bn for Iran war.

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Iran holds funerals for children killed in Minab school strike

Iran has held funerals for 32 children killed in a US strike on a school in Minab, Iran on February 28.

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Britain's Clarke wins kayak gold at World Championship

Britain's Joe Clarke marks the opening day of the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with a gold medal in the men's kayak cross in Oklahoma City.

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Guyana reports ferry disaster death toll rises to 41

Search continues for dozens more people unaccounted for after the MV Barima capsized on Saturday night.

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Daytime Russian strike kills three in Zaporizhzhia

A Russian guided aerial bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killed at least three people and injured 13 others.

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US funding cuts deal blow to global HIV treatment: Report

UNAIDS chief calls for 'radical change' as aid cuts gut HIV clinics and treatment worldwide.

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Should there have been a general election?

Members of the public are asked if they think they should have being given a vote before Andy Burnham was appointed the new UK prime minister.

co.uk

Deposed Turkish opposition leader plans new party

Ozgur Ozel hopes to launch new main opposition after court removed him as leader of the CHP.

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NASA to Host Media Briefing on Roman Telescope, Launching Next Month

Media are invited to join NASA for a virtual news conference at 2 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, July 29, to preview the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission, scheduled to launch from the agency’s Kenne...

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Kuwaitis ration electricity after Iranian strikes hit power grid

Kuwaitis are rationing electricity after Iranian strikes on power infrastructure are raising fears of outages

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Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests

The move comes days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

co.uk

From defence uplift to national care service, Andy Burnham faces question of funding

As new prime minister briefs cabinet on ‘cost of living government’, critics ask where money will come fromUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is under mounting pressure to explain how he...

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Jack Dorsey is taking on Slack with Buzz, a group chat platform for teams and their AI agents

Buzz is a group chat platform for the workplace that puts humans and their AI agents in the same conversation.

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India tunnel collapse kills 10 as toxic gases hamper rescue

At least 10 people have died and 17 remain trapped after a suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel to collapse.

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AI and the rise of the universal entertainment app

Over the past decade, streaming platforms competed by dominating individual formats like music, video, podcasts, or audiobooks. Now, as AI makes it easier to create, organize, and recommend content...

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Bucking EV slowdown, Sila raises $300M to expand battery materials factory

Sila's fresh $300 million round will help it make enough of its silicon-carbon anode material to power more than 100,000 EVs.

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Can mediators broker a truce between the US and Iran?

With every new round of attacks raising political cost of compromise, analysts warn the window for peace may be closing.

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Rescuers search for flood survivors in Afghanistan

Rescuers in eastern Afghanistan are searching through mud and rubble after flash floods and a landslide

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This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light

Pat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light.

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Instagram on trial for allegedly harming kids

The trial between the state of Tennessee and Instagram is kicking off this week.

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Plas Johnson, Saxophonist Behind ‘The Pink Panther,’ Dies at 94

His recording for the theme song, written by Henry Mancini, included a solo improvised in the studio. He also backed Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.

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World Matchplay Darts LIVE! Littler, MVG, Anderson in action

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Curran, Pooran blast MI London past SunRisers in Hundred opener

MI London began their quest for a fourth successive Hundred title with a seven-wicket victory over SunRisers Leeds at The Kia Oval that raised the curtain on the new-look competition.

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Apple teams up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs

The new leasing program is a big change for the hardware company, and comes as it looks to raise prices on many of its products.

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US-India Satellite Delivers Data, Reveals ‘Hummingbird’ in Antarctica

As of July 20, the public can access data from the two powerful radar instruments aboard the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite. Teams in the United States and India will release...

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Data centers expected to use 4x more electricity by 2035

New data centers built through 2033 could consume as much electricity as India uses today.

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The Guardian view on social care reform: Andy Burnham is right – this issue must be gripped | Editorial

Ending the pattern of broken pledges and ditched proposals could help to rebuild trust in politics Andy Burnham chose not to make social care the centrepiece of his first speech as prime minister....

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NASA Langley Celebrates Community through Music with ‘Symphony Under the Stars’ Event

NASA Langley’s “Stars, Stripes, and Supernovas – Symphony Under the Stars” event brought employees, families, and community members together for an evening filled with music, connection,...

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3 Myths Fueling Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in South Africa

Supporters of the March and March movement, one of the main anti-immigrant organizations in South Africa, demonstrating in Johannesburg, in April.

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Fiscal hawk or big spender – what kind of chancellor will John Healey be?

The diligent, popular, unexpected pick for the Treasury has been given a straitjacket – and the job of funding the PM’s policy promisesUK politics live – latest updatesOn the frequent occasions tha...

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Stokes scores century in first match for Durham after England retirement

Former England captain Ben Stokes hit a match-winning hundred in his first appearance for Durham following his international retirement.

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Iranians struggle to get by amid US war and domestic woes

People are facing mounting pressures, including rising living costs, electricity cuts and bombarded infrastructure.

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Police detain Rahul Gandhi at protest outside PM Modi’s home

Indian police have detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he protested outside the residence of the Prime Minister.

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Rescuers search for survivors amid risk of fresh floods in Afghanistan

Death toll rises to at least 23, with more than 100 people missing, as monsoon season spreads chaos across region.

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Trump vows to attack Iranian nuclear facility as Middle East war escalates

Goldman Sachs warns oil could jump to $120 per barrel if Strait of Hormuz remains ‘disrupted’

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New prime minister’s ‘Number 10 North’ is already up and running

Government intends Manchester office to be ‘engine room of devolution and good growth in every postcode’

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Saudi tankers reverse course after Houthi threats

At least four vessels make U-turns after warnings from Yemeni rebels, as fresh threat emerges to Red Sea shipping

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Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting

The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.

co.uk

Salah to Besiktas? Football’s transfer window centre stage after World Cup

Mohamed Salah's future tops the latest news, contract, salary rumours, and transfer agenda ahead of the new football season.

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Where will Andy Burnham find the money to fund his spending pledges?

The new PM is already under pressure to explain how he will pay for his ambitious plans to remake BritainAndy Burnham has made lowering the cost of living his first major policy announcement in gov...

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The EU needs to hold together on Russia sanctions

Cost of trying to protect domestic interests may be to embolden Moscow

ft.com

Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM

The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.

co.uk

Google releases three new Gemini models — but no 3.5 Pro

Google released Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and Flash Cyber, but the continued absence of Gemini 3.5 Pro raises fresh questions about its AI strategy.

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Burnham has forced greater clarity at Thames Water. Now he must choose

Bondholders are suddenly showing flexibility after 18 wasted months at ailing utility companyThames Water investors offer ‘golden share’ in bid to head off nationalisationWhat a difference a credib...

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Evenepoel cuts Pogacar's lead with time-trial win

Remco Evenepoel cuts Tadej Pogacar's lead at the top of the general classification by 28 seconds with a dominant victory in the time-trial on stage 16 of the Tour de France.

co.uk

India’s Young Protesters are Bloodied but Unbowed

Injured protesters at the main protest site in New Delhi on Tuesday. They have vowed to fight on for demands that include the resignation of India’s education minister.

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Sunrisers thrash MI London in Hundred opener as Cross suffers injury scare

SunRisers Leeds Women kicked off a new era for The Hundred with a seven-wicket win over MI London as two teams who have undergone name changes following heavy overseas investment met at The Kia Oval.

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Police arrest Indian opposition leader Gandhi as protests continue to grow

Arrested while picketing PM's residence, Gandhi demands Modi's resignation for 'destroying the future of India's youth'.

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Civilians faced attacks, abuse in joint US-Ecuador operations, HRW says

Report presents evidence civilian farmers, fisherman were caught up in anti-drug crime operations from January to March.

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Tours form new alliance in latest blow to LIV Golf

LIV Golf suffers another setback with the announcement of a global alliance between three of the leading men's tours.

co.uk

Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport

The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.

co.uk

Shares in UK defence groups rise on hopes Healey will boost military spending

New chancellor backed by investors to find cash he previously said was required to keep country safe

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Netanyahu Ad Uses a Questionable Tactic Against Bereaved Rival

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, speaking at the launch of his party’s election campaign in Drom HaSharon, Israel, last month.

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Middlesbrough agree fee for Spurs striker Lankshear

Middlesbrough agree a deal to could rise to a club-record £20m for Tottenham striker Will Lankshear.

co.uk

Steep rise in civilian casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, UN says

Increasing use of long-range missiles and drones against targets far from the front line is worsening the civilian toll.

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Susumu Tonegawa Dies at 86; Nobel Laureate Showed How Antibodies Fight Infection

Susumu Tonegawa in 2005. “Few scientists have reshaped our understanding of biology as profoundly,” Myriam Heiman, the director of the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at M.I.T., said.

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Sunrisers thrash MI London in Hundred opener

Phoebe Litchfield top-scores with 43 as Sunrisers Leeds start the new era of The Hundred with a seven-wicket win.

co.uk

US appeals court overturns ruling that freed Columbia activist Mahdawi

The decision is the latest court victory for US President Donald Trump’s campaign targeting foreign student protesters.

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Instagram now lets you swap out the music in your old posts

With the new "Replace Audio," tool, users can update the music on their post at any time while keeping the post's existing likes, comments, shares, and reach intact.

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Trump hits Canada with slew of new 50% tariffs set to take effect in 30 days

President Trump takes aim at Canada with his latest round of tariffs hitting a variety of goods at 50%.

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A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims’ Blind Spots

A new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins—and can flip a “death switch” to destroy files and keep out real users.

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France Is Poised to Restrict Social Media for Children

Using cellphones in Paris this year. Under the terms of the new French law, it would be up to the social media platforms to use age verification systems to filter out underage users.

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Tick bites are on the rise in the US and UK. Here’s how to protect yourself

Experts share tips to avoid the blood-sucking pests that can transmit Lyme disease and other illnesses on to humansI won’t go into gory detail about the tick I found latched behind my ear approxima...

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Premier League referee Taylor retires

Long-serving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor is standing down after 16 years in England's top flight at the conclusion of the World Cup.

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Threads rolls out parental supervision tools

With the new tools, parents and guardians will be able to view their teen's time spent on Threads, set daily time limits, adjust sleep mode, and manage their privacy settings.

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Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025

The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.

co.uk

Iran’s top diplomat says ‘security gap’ may have led to strikes on supreme leader.

Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, during a news conference in New Delhi in May.

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US eyes new tariffs as existing trade duties near expiration

US Trade Rep Jamieson Greer hints at new tariffs on 60 trading partners as Trump's temporary tariffs expire on Friday.

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Ipswich complete £20m deal for Ghana winger Fatawu

Ipswich Town complete the £20m signing of Abdul Fatawu, who played in all four of Ghana's games at the World Cup.

co.uk

The defining moments of the 2026 World Cup

From historic World Cup debuts and emotional first victories, to new stars and the brilliance of legends - relive the defining moments of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

co.uk

Italy’s Meloni slams protesters following clashes in Bologna

PM pledges probe into death of Moroccan man under police restraint, condemns violence as protests injure 56 officers.

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US threatens sanctions against Chinese AI models over IP theft

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. could sanction Chinese open AI models over alleged IP theft, expanding the Trump administration's campaign to slow China's AI advances.

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Big, brave Nige shows face in public again with aimless speech to a few mega-fans | John Crace

Reform leader’s recycled moanathon included digs at Kemi, the media, immigrants and new PM. But no questions, of courseIs it safe? Is it safe? For the past couple of months, Nigel Farage has been l...

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FIFA ‘destroying football’ for the World Cup, says Spanish football chief

In a scathing interview, La Liga President Javier Tebas says FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s time is 'over'.

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NIAC 2026 Selections

Phase I Saptarshi BandyopadhyayDimming the Sun (DimSun) Using Controllable Dust Cloud to Reduce Solar InsolationNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA 91109-80012026 Phase I David BugbyCombinat...

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Burnham backs away from costly increase to income tax allowance

New prime minister had explored raising £12,570 personal allowance before taking office on Monday

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Precision Astrometry Using Optically Independent Spacecraft for Graviational Wave Detection

Paul StankusBrookhaven Science Associates  The scientific goal is to enable a new method for observing gravitational waves at low frequencies, based on the astrometric GW signature — gra...

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Mapping Alien Continents: Achieving Optical VLBI for Exoplanet Imaging

Paul StankusBrookhaven Science Associates The scientific goal of the proposed work will be reconstructing the image, ie resolving surface features, of an Earth-like exoplanet around a nearby s...

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Interworld Slingshot Resource Surveys

Pablo SobronSETI Institute This proposal explores a new class of reconnaissance spacecraft that map minerals from orbit using Raman spectroscopy during high-speed flybys–without landing,...

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Robotically Assembled Electromagnetic Metamaterials for Long-Range Space Situational Awareness

David SmithDuke University  The increasing population of spacefaring vehicles and satellites motivates increasingly powerful technologies for space situational awareness (SSA). While the...

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Photophoretic Tracers for Near-Space Remote Sensing at 30-100 km Altitudes

Benjamin SchaferRarified Technologies, Inc. We propose a new approach to atmospheric sensing at 30-100 km altitudes using photophoretically levitating tracers. These lightweight structures har...

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ECLIPSE – Efficient variable Conductivity Lunar Insulator for Passive Surveyor Environmental control

Austin Phoenix Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State A disaggregated lunar infrastructure requires novel thermal management methods to enable future lunar operations. While thermal manage...

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Healey as chancellor? Streeting as defence secretary? This isn’t a cabinet to change the UK like Burnham promised | Owen Jones

Putting Ed Miliband in charge of the Treasury would have signalled a genuine new era. Instead, the new PM has played it safeAndy Burnham has promised to bring “four decades of neoliberalism” to an...

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The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams

A flip phone with 5G, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a removable battery? Say it ain’t so.

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Nvidia Wants to Own Every Chip Inside AI Data Centers

Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform combines CPUs and GPUs into a single system, reflecting the company’s growing ambition to power every layer of AI infrastructure.

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How northern is PM Andy Burnham's new cabinet?

Northern MPs make up a big part of Andy Burnham's new cabinet - but how many are there?

co.uk

After TikTok, Snap settles social media addiction case

Snap is the latest big tech company to settle a lawsuit that claimed social media platforms are harmful to children and young adults. The company has reached a “tentative” agreement in...

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AI music generator Suno breach affects 55M users, per Have I Been Pwned

A hacker took names, phone numbers, and physical addresses of millions of customers who used AI music generator Suno.

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Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say

Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in the attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.

co.uk

Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich

Israeli Finance Minister says Israel has "no interest" in joining the renewed US military campaign against Iran.

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Sir Alex: What Kevin Keegan did for Newcastle can never be forgotten

Sir Alex Ferguson reflects on Kevin Keegan's time at Newcastle following his death at the age of 75.

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Saudi condemns Houthi blockade: How will the rest of the world be impacted?

Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.

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Will scrapping digital ID pay for a VAT cut?

BBC Political Correspondent Damien Grammaticas explains Andy Burnham's plan to cut VAT and its link to the scrapped digital ID scheme.

co.uk

Grants

*Notice* The Payment Management System (PMS) is currently experiencing issues affecting Federal Financial Report (FFR) generation. Impacted NASA grant recipients will not be considered noncompliant...

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How will UK foreign policy change under Ed Miliband?

Former energy secretary vows to reinvigorate climate diplomacy, stand up for rule of law and ‘nurture’ relationship with US

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What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale

Learn more about Paramount's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — a historic Hollywood megadeal valued at $111 billion — as it continues to develop.

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UK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed

The new U.K. government scrapped a digital ID program that millions of British people opposed, in place of a tax cut to tackle the cost of living.

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Searching for closure: Venezuela families refuse to give up after quakes

Weeks after earthquakes, relatives are still searching for bodies of loved ones who disappeared beneath the rubble.

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Farage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate'

The Reform UK leader says the public want a vote on the new PM's 10-year plan.

co.uk

Japan’s AI gamble: Can technology offset the cost of an ageing society?

From underground networks to emerging AI start-ups, Japan is testing whether its greatest issue can be an opportunity.

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Thames Water joins hosepipe ban as England and Wales approach drought status

About 23 million people across country affected by water-saving measures with ‘prolonged dry weather’ in eight areasHow can I water my garden in a hosepipe ban and will there be drought this summer...

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Andy Burnham shakes up Whitehall with new government department

Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet, led by Louise Haigh, will oversee both No 10 in London and northern equivalent• Andy Burnham’s first Labour cabinet: who’s in and who’s out?Andy Burnham has cr...

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Establishing Crew Exposure Limits of Martian Dust

Background Human exploration of Mars will expose crews to a persistent, fine particulate environment whose physicochemical properties and health implications remain only partly understood. Because...

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1,700 H.I.V. Treatment Sites Closed After Trump Aid Cuts, a Study Finds

A health clinic in Johannesburg that was closed in 2025, following cuts in U.S. aid.

nytimes.com

Celtic and Rangers charged by SFA over trouble after Scottish Cup game at Ibrox

Rangers and Celtic have been hit with disciplinary charges over the trouble that followed their Scottish Cup clash at Ibrox.

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Celtic & Rangers cited after unrest 'near miss' at Ibrox

Rangers and Celtic face disciplinary charges over the unrest that followed their Scottish Cup meeting at Ibrox in March, while an independent review is critical of ultras groups and scathing on pla...

co.uk

ASEAN diplomats voice ‘serious concern’ over Iran war and energy crisis

Southeast Asian countries are highly affected by oil supply shortages caused by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure.

aljazeera.com

What does a heatwave cost?

What does a heatwave cost?

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Progress or standing still - where are England under Borthwick?

As the 2027 Rugby World Cup continues to creep closer, where are England under Steve Borthwick, and do their Nations Championship performances point to progress?

co.uk

Ann Widdecombe died after being ‘struck 21 times with hammer’

Prosecutors set out details of what police said was a ‘targeted attack’ on 78-year-old former minister

ft.com

Clashes between police and people protesting Italy arrest death

Clashes between police and people protesting Italy arrest death

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Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors say

Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, in South Yorkshire, is charged with her murder and appeared in court.

co.uk

Music streamer Deezer says more than 50% of daily uploads are AI-generated

Deezer said more than 90,000 AI-generated tracks were uploaded daily on the platform in June

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Trump’s new 50 percent Canada tariffs: What products are affected and why?

US leader imposes new sweeping tariffs on Canada, straining already tense ties with its second-largest trading partner.

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What will Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills mean for you?

New prime minister is implementing immediate tax cut to help ease cost of living pressures for British householdsAndy Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills as first cost of living moveHousehold e...

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Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain

Midfielder Enzo Fernandez claims Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" in the World Cup.

co.uk

Bodycam shows Florida student tased and arrested by campus police

Bodycam shows Florida student tased and arrested by campus police

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BBCPhil/Noseda/Selaocoe review – a proms concert that was everything the festival does best

Royal Albert Hall, LondonA programme – Bach, Beethoven and a Jessie Montgomery premiere – that looked odd on paper made perfect sense in the hall, with Abel Selaocoe a mesmerising soloist in Montg...

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Who is the UK's new chancellor?

After becoming PM on Monday, Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor, Ed Miliband as foreign secretary and Wes Streeting as defence secretary

co.uk

Keeper Martinez may 'step aside' from Argentina

Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez says he is considering whether it is "time to step aside" from international football after his side's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final.

co.uk

Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey

Nintendo Switch 2The single-player offshoot of the quirky and colourful multiplayer series is disappointingly run-of-the-millSplatoon is among Nintendo’s most ingenious inventions of the last decad...

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A New Compact Instrument Enables High-Fidelity Measurements of Energetic Particles on CubeSats

A team of NASA-sponsored scientists and engineers has developed a novel approach to observing high-energy particles in the near-Earth space environment, incorporating miniaturized sensors into a co...

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Halliday’s New Smart Glasses Skip the Camera

Halliday’s G2 glasses can listen to and summarize your workplace meetings—with no video involved.

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Baby trafficking ringleader jailed for 7 years

An Indonesian court has sentenced Lie Siu Luan to seven years in prison for leading a baby trafficking ring.

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Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in US prison

Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in US prison

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Bethell ruled out of The Hundred with knee injury

England all-rounder Jacob Bethell, who was due to captain Birmingham Phoenix, is ruled out of The Hundred with a knee injury.

co.uk

Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police

Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.

co.uk

'Biggest moment of my career' - Emotional Menzies reflects on Humphries win

An emotional Cameron Menzies dubbed his win against Luke Humphries "the biggest moment of my darts career" after his dramatic upset secured his place in the next round of the World Matchplay Darts.

skysports.com

Why Newcastle are changing club badge

Newcastle United supporters are set to vote on a new crest as the club look to change their badge for the first time since 1988.

co.uk

Iran war: Look beyond stocks to understand state of economy, experts say

Yields on 10-year US Treasury bills, a bellwether for inflation, are up 60 basis points since the start of the Iran war.

aljazeera.com

Six foolish mistakes for the new chancellor to avoid

John Healey will be under pressure on many fronts, but bear-pits are lurking . . .

ft.com

How a 64-team World Cup could transform football’s economics

Spain, Portugal and Morocco are the cohosts of the 2030 edition, but we await confirmation of 48 or 64 competitors.

aljazeera.com

India’s ‘cockroach’ protest movement halts marches after police violence

Leaders of the movement say they will continue campaigning but will not stage another march through New Delhi.

aljazeera.com

Arsenal most impacted? The clubs hit hardest by World Cup

The World Cup is over but could Premier League clubs feel the effects of the tournament as they prepare for the new season?

skysports.com

Traffic officers arrested for allegedly seeking bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss

They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.

co.uk

Hunger is falling but is still higher than pre-COVID levels: UN report

Global hunger has declined, yet millions of people are still going hungry.

aljazeera.com

From youth mobility to food exports: the outstanding EU dilemmas facing Burnham

European leaders have made positive noises about the new UK PM, but he is likely to face the same restrictions as StarmerUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is unknown in Brussels, but th...

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Hamas’s new leader must bridge a movement divided over Iran

After a one-vote victory, Khalil al-Hayya must reconcile rival currents while preserving Hamas’s independence.

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Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain

A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour.

co.uk

‘Won’t back down’: Indian student protesters return after police crackdown

More than 100 students injured in police action against thousands of demonstrators during march on parliament.

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Abdul El-Sayed Is an Epidemiologist Running for Senate. His State Is a Public Health Disaster

Michigan has been at the epicenter of the wildfire smoke and explosive diarrhea outbreaks. The progressive Democrat talks to WIRED about how he would tackle the forces behind them if he’s elected.

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Lebanese Troops Deploy in Israeli-Held Village Under New Cease-Fire Plan

Lebanese army troops in Zawtar al-Gharbiya, southern Lebanon, after Israeli forces withdrew from the area on Tuesday.

nytimes.com

Midnight at the Never Get review – Ben Platt soars in honey-hearted cabaret-musical of 60s sweethearts

Menier Chocolate Factory, LondonPlatt excels as a crooner looking back on falling for his songwriter-lover – dazzlingly played by Gregor Milne – in a show of beguiling, bittersweet nostalgia and pr...

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Charges and challenges - the scale of the task facing Maresca at Man City

Plenty of the Premier League's top clubs have rolled the managerial dice ahead of next season. Manchester City are one of those starting a new era, turning to Enzo Maresca in the wake of Pep Guardi...

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‘It’s a Modern-Day Draft’: Why Stanford Students Walked Out on Sundar Pichai’s Commencement Speech

Last month, more than a hundred Stanford students left their own graduation to protest Google’s military contracts and deals with ICE. Two organizers, Amanda Campos and Eva Jones, tell us why.

wired.com

Arizona’s primary elections: Which US races to watch and why they matter

From the governor’s race to Democratic divisions over Gaza, here’s what could shape Arizona elections on Tuesday.

aljazeera.com

FIFA World Cup: Who scored the most goals, assists, saves and yellow cards?

FIFA’s biggest global showpiece saw 1,039 players from 48 nations play across 16 venues and score 308 goals.

aljazeera.com

Can AI systems make moral decisions in war?

As more militaries adopt AI technology into their kill chain, Al Jazeera asks if they are capable of moral judgement.

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Andy Burnham to cut taxes on electricity bills, announces new UK cabinet

Burnham is attempting to act quickly ​to deliver on promises to tackle the UK's cost-of-living crisis.

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‘His chords are like sheets of diamond ice’: the beguiling psych-folk of late cult songwriter Ed Askew

The late songwriter released around 50 records, writing gay love songs and effortless folk songs from folk’s fringes. Fans including Bill Callahan explain his singular brillianceIn a grainy televis...

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Social Darwinists to tech bros: tracing the long fight against equality in US

Historian Kim Phillips-Fein’s book Country of Lords looks back at the many men who have tried to fight against egalitarianism, from John Adams to Peter ThielThe historian Kim Phillips-Fein’s new bo...

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Trump prepares fresh tariff barrage with 10% levies set to expire

US president to renew trade war after Supreme Court threw out reciprocal duties

ft.com

Cause of Ann Widdecombe's death not yet established, inquest hears

The 78-year-old was found with "visible injuries" at her home in Devon on 9 July.

co.uk

Huge fire at Ukraine shopping centre after Russian drone strike

A fire engulfed a shopping centre in Ukraine's Sumy after Russian drone strikes hit the building.

aljazeera.com

New UK Prime Minister Burnham Promises Hope and Change. The Hurdles Are High.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking in front of 10 Downing Street on Monday. “We will make this moment a circuit breaker for Britain,” he said.

nytimes.com

World leaders congratulate Andy Burnham as he becomes Britain’s PM

Beyond the diplomatic platitudes global media focuses on the ‘immense’ scale of the challenge he faces in the jobUK politics live – latest updatesWorld leaders have warmly congratulated Andy Burnha...

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Argentina deny World Cup villains’ role after Samuel Jackson-led slants

Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson was among those who criticised Argentina at World Cup, with racism among allegations.

aljazeera.com

Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal

A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

co.uk

Flash Floods Kill at Least 23 in Afghanistan

A damaged bridge and building in the eastern province of Nuristan in Afghanistan on Tuesday. Heavy monsoon rains sent torrents of water down surrounding mountains.

nytimes.com

Sir Chris Bryant appointed new NI secretary

Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.

co.uk

Defence shares rise after Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as chancellor

Babcock and BAE Systems benefit as markets hope former defence secretary will increase spending on sectorBusiness live – latest updatesShares in defence companies have risen sharply after Andy Burn...

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These Wild English by Nicola Wilding review – explaining a mother’s drift to the far right

A documentary-maker probes family history and the darker corners of the internet to solve an urgent political puzzleWhen Sandra Forsyth began marching in support of the English Defence League, her...

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The Army Is Burning Through Its AI Tokens

Members of the Army received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens, and needed to limit use.

wired.com

Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together

Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together

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Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together

Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together

aljazeera.com

AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up

Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.

co.uk

Houthis in Yemen Edge Closer to Entering U.S.-Iran War

Yemeni supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement gather during a rally against what the group says are restrictions imposed by the Saudi-led coalition on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, in Sa...

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Andy Burnham promised urgent action on the cost of living; the heat is now on chancellor John Healey to deliver it | Alfie Stirling

The PM and the new boss at the Treasury face an even trickier task than their predecessors. They need a good plan, and we have oneAlfie Stirling is an economist and director of policy at the Joseph...

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Two Young Brothers and Their Search for Venezuela’s Dead

Winder Delfín, 17, right, and his brother Deivi, 15, during the 24th day of searching for their mother, younger brother and grandmother, who lived on the first floor of a twelve story building that...

nytimes.com

The Odyssey: jaw-dropping action, dark magic and dolphin cameos – discuss with spoilers

Inside all the blink-and-you-miss-it moments, subtle easter eggs and poignant takeaways from Christopher Nolan’s ancient epicThis article contains spoilers for The OdysseyThe Odyssey looks set to b...

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Etsy Is In Its Flop Era, and Sellers Are Fleeing

Once a quirky bastion of amateur vulva jewelry and pet portraits, Etsy is now deluged with mass-produced goods and AI knockoffs. Some customers don’t seem to mind.

wired.com

Mamdani says he takes Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant ‘seriously’

Mamdani says he takes Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant ‘seriously’

aljazeera.com

India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown

Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on Monday, with at least 60 protesters wounded. Police said 118 of their men were also injured.

co.uk

China’s Chang’e-6 reveals why solar wind hits the Moon’s two sides differently

China’s Chang’e-6 samples have uncovered a surprising difference between the Moon’s two hemispheres. Solar wind particles penetrated deeper into the far-side soil because Earth’s magnetosphere slow...

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UK’s New Prime Minister Burnham Orders Cut in Taxes on Electricity

Prime Minister Andy Burnham of Britain outside No. 10 Downing Street on Monday. In a statement, Mr. Burnham said that he wanted “to give people breathing space.”

nytimes.com

Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills in first major policy announcement – UK politics live

Move is expected to save households around £45 a year in effort to tackle cost of livingBurnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living moveThe newly appointed business secretary, J...

theguardian.com

Thames Water lenders to offer ‘golden share’ to UK government

Creditors plan improved offer in bid to avoid nationalisation by new Burnham government

ft.com

Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejects a new contract amid growing Premier League interest in the England international.

co.uk

Tottenham sign France defender Sombath from Lyon

Tottenham have signed France international Alice Sombath for a club record fee from Lyon.

co.uk

The Fires review – volcanoes and passions erupt in Iceland disaster-romance

A volcanologist and a photographer try to save Reykjavik in impressive and plausible dramaThis scientifically plausible, CGI-tastic disaster film will either do wonders for Iceland’s tourist indust...

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Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd target Scott rejects new Bournemouth contract

Alex Scott has turned down a new Bournemouth contract amid strong interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, Sky Sports News understands.

skysports.com

The 58 transfers to watch now the World Cup is over

The World Cup is over but there are still more than six weeks to go in the transfer window. Here are 58 players to keep an eye on for the rest of the summer.

skysports.com

Five Palestinians die in fire after Israeli attack in Gaza

An Israeli air attack on an apartment in Gaza City set the building on fire, killing five people.

aljazeera.com

Continuity and change in Burnham’s new cabinet

Chancellor from Labour’s ‘old right’ is experienced but unlikely to meaningfully diverge from previous set up

ft.com

JP Morgan boss warns of ‘consequences’ if Burnham taxes banks

Higher taxes on sector could threaten plan for £3bn headquarters in London, says Jamie DimonBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, has warned Andy Burnham against raising...

theguardian.com

Why Arsenal, Villa and Man Utd are most impacted by World Cup

Our data team has compiled an index showing which Premier League teams may be most impacted by the World Cup.

skysports.com

UK employers cut job vacancies as Burnham aims to lift living standards

Unemployment holds steady at 4.9%, underlining the challenge facing the new prime ministerBusiness live – latest updatesEmployers cut the number of job vacancies in May, according to official figur...

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Why has Labour briefed against Ed Miliband – is it his success and popularity?

Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against net zero agenda as energy secretary“Whenever the Labour party feels a bit sad,” according to one close observer of the cu...

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'Fery can improve but that's exciting' - Henman optimistic as Brit eyes US Open run

British No 1 Arthur Fery will head into the American hard-court swing with areas he can improve ahead of the US Open - but that's "exciting", says Tim Henman.

skysports.com

Astronomers find the first atmosphere on a rocky world in the habitable zone

Astronomers have found the first confirmed atmosphere around a rocky planet in another star’s habitable zone. The planet, LHS 1140 b, revealed its atmosphere through helium slowly leaking into spac...

sciencedaily.com

Why World Cup can be game-changer for ambitious MLS

Can the success of the 2026 World Cup help MLS become one of the world's elite leagues?

co.uk

World Cup: Messi thanks Argentina fans but ‘wound will take time to heal’

Argentina were beaten 1-0 in the final by Spain in what has been rumoured to be Lionel Messi's final World Cup game.

aljazeera.com

UK borrows less than expected in June in boost for Burnham

Figure of £16bn from ONS comes after new prime minister revealed plans to cut VAT on electricity billsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government borrowed less than expected in June, in a boost...

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth goes to the Hill with $350B funding request

Defense secretary Pete Hegseth will appear on the Hill on Tuesday. He's looking for a $350 billion funding boost, as the war Iran once again flares up with no end in sight.

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Sen. Chris Murphy on the Iran war and Pete Hegseth's upcoming Senate testimony

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., about the escalating war in the Middle East and the testimony of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in front of a Senate panel on Tuesday.

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‘Critic to Israel’: Document reveals how Israel scrutinised global NGOs

An internal government file obtained by Al Jazeera shows how Israel collected data on groups it suspected supported BDS.

aljazeera.com

Earl slams 'brutal' Nations Championship schedule

Ben Earl has called for a rethink of the Nations Championship format following England’s "brutal" itinerary that featured three Tests in three continents on successive weekends.

skysports.com

‘We just want to live’: Palestinians in Gaza react to Hamas election

There are mixed reactions in Gaza after Khalil al-Hayya is elected Hamas leader.

aljazeera.com

Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog review – time-travel fun for plucky hybrid critters

A half-chicken half-hare, a skunk and a tortoise go in search of a 3,000-year-old groundhog in this wholesome animation with a surprisingly complex plotAlthough this animated feature doesn’t have a...

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‘Witty, engaging and absurd’: LensCulture critics’ choice award winners – in pictures

Is that a rooftop crocodilian? Can you cause a forest fire in a matchbox? Things are not always as they seem with the winners of this year’s Lensculture critics’ choice awards Continue reading...

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Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead review – final part of the Harlem Trilogy is freewheeling fun

The grit and grandeur of 80s New York drive this rollicking story of an underground wheeler-dealerIn the summer of 1977 a bolt of lightning struck a substation on the Hudson River, knocking out pow...

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Burnham announces plans to cut VAT on electricity bills as first cost-of-living move

The newly appointed chancellor John Healey said the cut would be funded this year from cancelling the Digital ID programmeAndy Burnham has announced a fresh tax cut to remove VAT from domestic elec...

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Burnham to remove VAT on household electricity bills

New prime minister has vowed to help households with the cost of living

ft.com

Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices

The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

co.uk

TV tonight: Simon Pegg’s cyber-thriller The Undeclared War returns

Siân Brooke and Adrian Lester also star in the tense GCHQ drama. Plus: hideous creations on the Great British Sewing Bee. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4Espionage, malware and Simo...

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Fake kits worth £18m seized by police during World Cup

Counterfeit football shirts worth over £18m were seized in the UK during the course of the World Cup because of safety concerns, with the Fire Service warning the outfits can be a danger to those w...

co.uk

Burnham begins: what awaits the new British PM? - podcast

Senior political correspondent Peter Walker and former No 10 press secretary Paul Harrison analyse Andy Burnham’s first day as PMOn Monday, Andy Burnham finally realised his long-held ambition to b...

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Wealth tax on UK’s super-rich could raise £10bn a year, Andy Burnham told

New prime minister urged to introduce 2% minimum charge on households with more than £100m in wealthA wealth tax on the UK’s super-rich households could raise £10bn a year, according to academics w...

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New Air Force One going out of commission to get safety upgrades

The new Air Force One is going out of commission to receive safety upgrades. What needs to be done and was it safe for President Trump to fly the plane to Turkey earlier this month?

npr.org

Arizona voters head to the polls Tuesday

Arizona is the only state in the country holding a primary Tuesday. It will offer a look at the big races and issues coming up in a swing state in November.

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Argentina players receive heroes’ welcome home despite World Cup defeat

Argentina’s players were welcomed home by fans lining the streets as the team travelled from the airport.

aljazeera.com

A hidden “switch-off” signal could predict solar storms seven years early

A newly discovered turning point in the Sun’s 11-year cycle could allow scientists to predict future solar activity years earlier than before. At this “switch-off” point, the most violent space wea...

sciencedaily.com

Tom Hayes says UBS’s ‘Project Chocolate’ probe shows he was targeted from outset

Trader nicknamed ‘Tommy Chocolate’ argues bank’s rate-fixing investigation was stacked against him

ft.com

Linklaters partners handed record £2.5mn payday as Asia business booms

‘Magic circle’ law firm cites Hong Kong listings work and growth in US as it reports bumper payouts for top ranks

ft.com

The five fiscal challenges facing John Healey

New chancellor must fund rising defence spending and promises of cost-of-living support for households

ft.com

Pointers for Burnham on what Britain really wants

The new prime minister can learn from 40 years of polling the UK population

ft.com

Andy Burnham’s plans could bring the UK closer to Europe than he realises

The new PM’s priorities are domestic, but he will soon realise that closer engagement with the EU is a no-brainerWhat will European leaders make of Andy Burnham, the seventh UK prime minister they...

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Why Canada isn’t listening to American whining in the wine wars

Donald Trump’s tariffs have taught us an important lesson in the value of retaliation

ft.com

Biotech deals surge to record as fear of missing out grips Big Pharma

Prospect of patents expiring on lucrative drugs prompts drugmakers to hunt for next blockbuster medicines

ft.com

Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says

Industry says government’s failure to address cooling demands means AI growth plans are ‘fatally flawed’The UK will not have enough water for future datacentres, the water industry has said in star...

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‘New Girl was so scary I had to stop smoking pot’: Jake Johnson on perseverance, pickleball and Prince

As Nick in the blockbuster TV comedy, the actor was adored by millions. So will his new comedy The Dink, which he jokes is a ‘sexier Challengers’, make him even more popular? You might assume that...

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China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea

Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Philippine vessels.

aljazeera.com

Lebanese return to ‘pilot zone’ villages they say Israel never occupied

Under a US-brokered plan, Israel is to hand over control of some areas it occupies in Lebanon to Lebanese government.

aljazeera.com

Spain’s World Cup heroes welcomed by millions in Madrid

More than half of Madrid’s population turned out to celebrate La Roja as the players returned to Spain

aljazeera.com

US military releases footage of tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran

US Central Command (CENTCOM) released footage of its forces launching the latest round of strikes against Iran.

aljazeera.com

Who is driving diplomacy in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and why?

A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo underscores the Horn of Africa's growing strategic importance.

aljazeera.com

Andy Burnham as new UK PM faces the defining test for the centre-left. Australia will be watching closely | Tim Soutphommasane

Countering the populist challenge to liberal democracy requires something of a resetThe British love a coronation. That’s how the arrival of Andy Burnham into 10 Downing Street is being described i...

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Burnham begins: what awaits the new PM? - podcast

Senior political correspondent Peter Walker and former No 10 press secretary Paul Harrison analyse Andy Burnham’s first day as PMOn Monday, Andy Burnham finally realised his long-held ambition to b...

theguardian.com

Guyana recovers 27 bodies after ferry disaster as crew comes under scrutiny

Authorities detain ferry crew members after drug tests reveal violations in Guyana's worst marine disaster in decades.

aljazeera.com

Nearly 100 US troops injured in two weeks since Iran war resumed

The Pentagon says most soldiers suffered ‘minor concussions’ and have returned to duty

ft.com

Why protests are growing in Ukraine over defence leadership and dismissals

Protests continue as anger grows over President Zelenskyy’s decision to fire the country’s defence minister.

aljazeera.com

Scientists found mystery bacteria inside one of the ocean’s most elusive whales

Scientists studying decades of pygmy sperm whale strandings have uncovered three previously unknown types of Helicobacter bacteria hiding in the animals’ stomachs. All four infected whales showed s...

sciencedaily.com

New molecular map reveals how the flu virus hijacks human cells

Scientists uncovered how influenza A commandeers human cells, including a surprising strategy that dissolves tiny structures in the nucleus and releases proteins the virus may use to reproduce. The...

sciencedaily.com

Tate brothers vow to fight extradition as they appear at court in Miami

Controversial ‘manosphere’ influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared at a federal court hearing in Miami.

aljazeera.com

Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua, Says He Plans to Abolish Elections

President Daniel Ortega, 80, who with his wife has exerted complete control over Nicaragua for many years, at a conference in 2014.

nytimes.com

Anthropic’s landmark $1.5B copyright settlement is approved

The final approval settles one case, but it doesn't resolve the broader issue of using copyrighted works to train AI models.

techcrunch.com

Iran war live: US launches 10th night of strikes; Tehran attacks Kuwait

Explosions reported in Iran's Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Chabahar and Konarak as US launches new wave of attacks.

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