How long can China defy history and logic with its imbalances?
The country is demanding far too much of a world fixated on cheap consumer goods
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-07-22
Uber founder Travis Kalanick raises $1.7bn for new start-up
Andreessen Horowitz and the riding hailing group join funding round
ft.com
Joshua not ready for death of friends to 'sink in'
Anthony Joshua says he is not ready for the loss of his two close friends and team members to "sink in yet" as he prepares for his first fight since their death.
co.uk
OpenAI hacking incident exposes mounting risks in AI arms race
Increasing use of aggressive training techniques sharpens threat of bad behaviour by leading models
ft.com
Peter Lassally, Longtime Late-Night TV Producer, Dies at 93
Peter Lassally in an undated photo. One of his strengths was “getting the host to understand how to listen,” the comedian Garry Shandling said, and “how to ask the questions that an audience might...
nytimes.com
What Visuals Show About Recent Damage to U.S. Military Sites in the Middle East
Video footage and satellite images reveal new details about Iranian strikes on U.S. targets during the latest flare-up in fighting.
nytimes.com
Doreen Broadnax, Famous (as Sparky D) for ’80s Rap Battle, Dies at 61
Doreen Broadnax in 1988, after the end of the so-called Roxanne Wars, one of the first rap battles.
nytimes.com
Iranian missiles show deadly precision amid US-Iran war escalation
Killing of three US soldiers at Jordan base shows Iran maintains the ability to exact deadly toll in grinding conflict.
aljazeera.com
Google justifies its massive AI spending with a booming cloud business
Google's cloud business is thriving, as companies adopting its AI and AI infrastructure services help the tech giant to report record profits.
techcrunch.com
New signings shine, absentees and exciting youth - Spurs kickstart pre-season
Tottenham made a winning start to pre-season with a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted League One side MK Dons at Hotspur Way.
skysports.com
U.S. Troops, Seriously Wounded in Recent Strikes, Were Flown to Germany for Help
President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other U.S. officials attending the arrival of U.S. Army soldiers killed in recent Iranian strikes.
nytimes.com
Wounded Gaza journalists call for urgent medical evacuation
Wounded and chronically ill Palestinian journalists held a protest calling for urgent medical evacuation from Gaza.
aljazeera.com
US and Saudi Arabia announce nuclear cooperation deal
Trump administration says 'historic' agreement will 'reinforce global nonproliferation standards' and create jobs in US.
aljazeera.com
Saliba out for 'extended period' with back injury
Arsenal have confirmed William Saliba will be out for an extended period with a back injury.
skysports.com
Three Airports Plan to Ditch T.S.A. Amid Push for Private Security
Tampa International is one of three U.S. airports opting in to a new program.
nytimes.com
Menzies' match is abandoned after he requires medical attention
Cameron Menzies has withdrawn from the World Matchplay of Darts after becoming unwell during his second-round match against Ross Smith.
skysports.com
The White House Is Trying to Figure Out What to Do About Chinese AI
There’s a debate going on in the Trump administration over how to handle increasingly powerful Chinese AI models.
wired.com
India’s Rahul Gandhi speaks out after release
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has spoken out publicly for the first time since he was arrested during protests.
aljazeera.com
Treasury threatens sanctions after White House claims Moonshot distilled Anthropic’s Fable
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the U.S. government could sanction Chinese AI companies after White House officials accused Moonshot of distilling Anthropic's Fable model to develop Kimi K3.
techcrunch.com
Bobbi Queen, Fashion Arbiter Who Nurtured Stars, Dies at 84
Bobbi Queen in 2013. She “terrified everybody, especially the design teams,” the fashion designer Mark Badgley said. “The earth literally trembled when Bobbi came to see the collections.”
nytimes.com
Tesla spending skyrockets as Cybercab, Semi, Megapack production timeline slips
Tesla's 26% boost in revenue wasn't enough to offset rising operating expenses and capital expenditures as it pushes to launch a new generation of products.
techcrunch.com
Social media addiction lawsuit against Meta is dropped
A closely watched social media addiction lawsuit that had been set to go to trial next week has been dropped after the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed his claims against Meta, leaving none of the m...
techcrunch.com
Ukraine’s new military chief pledges to escalate retaliation against Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is due to meet US counterpart Marco Rubio, but progress towards peace unlikely.
aljazeera.com
Saliba to miss extended period with back injury
Arsenal confirm defender William Saliba is set to miss an "extended period" after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.
co.uk
Griffiths: Diplomacy requires US and Iran to accept they have ‘lost‘
Griffiths: Diplomacy requires US and Iran to accept they have ‘lost‘
aljazeera.com
Menzies taken ill on stage at World Matchplay
Cameron Menzies needs medical attention after being taken ill during his World Matchplay second-round match against Ross Smith in Blackpool on Wednesday.
co.uk
Google revenue surges on AI-driven boom in Cloud unit
Alphabet reports 82% growth in cloud computing division
ft.com
UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua’s decision to abolish elections
UN rights chief condemns worsening repression in Nicaragua, urging the restoration of freedoms and the rule of law.
aljazeera.com
Trump: Iran will ‘pay a big price’ for US troop deaths
US President Trump warned that Iran will ‘pay a big price’ right before he attended a dignified transfer ceremony.
aljazeera.com
American troops, seriously wounded in recent strikes, were flown to Germany for help.
President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other U.S. officials attending the arrival of U.S. Army soldiers killed in recent Iranian strikes.
nytimes.com
Menzies withdraws from World Matchplay Darts after becoming unwell on stage
Cameron Menzies' match against Ross Smith at the World Matchplay Darts was abandoned after the Scot fell ill and was taken off stage for medical attention on Wednesday night.
skysports.com
SoundCloud acquires decentralized music platform Nina Protocol months after its shutdown
SoundCloud has acquired decentralized music platform Nina Protocol, months after the startup announced it would shut down. The deal brings Nina’s artists, editorial archive, and music discovery too...
techcrunch.com
Dubai Cuts Deal For New Port to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
Ships in the Gulf of Oman east of the United Arab Emirates this week.
nytimes.com
How an OpenAI’s human mistake led to the AI-powered hack on Hugging Face
OpenAI made a mistake setting up what it called a “highly isolated” testing environment and sandbox. According to cybersecurity experts, that human mistake is what made the AI-powered attack on Hug...
techcrunch.com
China’s Open AI Models Are Challenging Silicon Valley’s Playbook
As access to Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s frontier models becomes more restricted, Chinese labs are pitching their open-source alternatives as stable, accessible, and increasingly capable.
wired.com
Water cannon deployed at India education system protests
Indian police deployed water cannons in Raipur at student protests demanding the resignation of the education minister.
aljazeera.com
American troops, seriously wounded in recent strikes, were flown to Germany for help.
President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other U.S. officials attending the arrival of U.S. Army soldiers killed in recent Iranian strikes.
nytimes.com
How close is that?! Kellaway's unbelievable catch on the boundary
Ben Kellaway makes a brilliant catch and then manages to fall just inside the boundary rope to remove Tristan Stubbs as the Southern Brave fall to 70-4 in their opening match against Welsh Fire in...
co.uk
Travis Kalanick’s robotics company raises $1.7B, led by a16z
Uber is also investing in Travis Kalanick's company Atoms, which has made gauzy claims about using industrial AI to modernize the world.
techcrunch.com
NASA to Showcase Agency’s Newest Wind Tunnel in Virginia
Media are invited to NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, on Friday, July 31, to attend a media tour and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Flight Dynamics Research Facility, the agenc...
nasa.gov
Death toll from blast at Indian hydroelectric project rises to 20 people
Rescuers say flooding and toxic gas in the collapsed tunnel make it unlikely any remaining trapped workers survived.
aljazeera.com
World Matchplay Darts LIVE! Price, Wade, Van Veen in action
skysports.com
Science Corporation’s vision-restoring chip wins EU approval
"The thing that the space needs is a company making $100 million a year of revenue," Science Corp. CEO Max Hodak said.
techcrunch.com
Yope raises $12.3M to build a private social network without algorithms or ads
Yope, a fast-growing social app focused on private groups of friends and family, has raised $12.3 million in seed funding. Instead of chasing creators and algorithmic feeds, the startup is betting...
techcrunch.com
Prosecutors argue D4vd had financial motivation to kill Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Details emerge about how much Interscope Records paid the singer at hearing to determine if there is probable cause for murder case to proceed to trialSinger D4vd had a multimillion-dollar recordin...
theguardian.com
Robotic Servicing Mission Launches with NASA Support
Following its liftoff from Cape Canaveral on July 21 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) hosting the NASA-supported Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RS...
nasa.gov
US judge sets 2027 trial date for Venezuela’s Maduro and wife
Former President Maduro pleads not guilty to drug charges; lawyer plans to challenge legality of US military operation.
aljazeera.com
Charles Gaines, whose book Pumping Iron helped to popularize bodybuilding, dies at 84
1974 book led to making of seminal documentary and introduced Arnold Schwarzenegger to the worldCharles Gaines, the author whose book and documentary Pumping Iron helped bring professional bodybuil...
theguardian.com
‘He knows what he’s doing’: Burnham’s off-the-cuff remarks inspire headlines and headaches
New PM’s conversational tone is markedly different to his predecessor’s, but carries risk of sowing confusionBefore he became Britain’s prime minister, Andy Burnham promised to “do politics differe...
theguardian.com
Monday.com lays off hundreds to focus on AI
The company said it is reducing its headcount by 20%, or about 630 staff, to "support a leaner, more focused operating model" as it focuses on its AI Work Platform.
techcrunch.com
Dyson V10 Konical Review (2026): Affordable and Solid
Out of Dyson’s two new affordable stick vacuums, this one is easily my favorite.
wired.com
House passes Pentagon funding and limits on stock trades in a last dash before recess
Republicans passed more than $1 trillion for the Pentagon alongside a budget blueprint that would let them bypass Democrats to unlock new funds for the Iran war and Trump's election overhaul bill.
npr.org
Why Are Young People in India Protesting?
Activists and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party clashed with police officers during a protest in New Delhi on Monday.
nytimes.com
Anonymous food donations reach Indian student protesters
Anonymous donors are using food delivery apps to send food to student protesters in New Delhi
aljazeera.com
James Woolsey, Embattled C.I.A. Director Under Clinton, Dies at 84
R. James Woolsey, the director of central intelligence from 1993 to 1995, held increasingly prestigious government positions over a long career in Washington.
nytimes.com
The Guardian view on Andy Burnham and devolution: it takes a powerful centre to decentralise power | Editorial
When it comes to driving an agenda from No 10, the prime minister seems to have learned important lessons from his predecessor’s failureBefore entering Downing Street, Andy Burnham cited the overce...
theguardian.com
Casemiro joins Inter Miami on free transfer
Casemiro has joined Inter Miami on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United.
skysports.com
Barcelona closing in on record-breaking Kerolin deal
Barcelona are close to signing Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City for a fee of €1.5m (£1.28m).
skysports.com
NASA Sets Coverage for Astronaut Chris Williams, Crewmates Return
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev are wrapping up their 241‑day mission aboard the International Space Station. The crew and its Soyuz MS...
nasa.gov
Google is making it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
The new feature lets users wirelessly transfer more data types from an iPhone without needing to download a separate app.
techcrunch.com
Why are cycling's anti-doping tests being carried out at night?
Drug testing at cycling's biggest race, the Tour de France is in the spotlight following a series of night-time anti-doping tests on the sport's biggest names.
co.uk
Hamas’s new leader calls for permanent Gaza ceasefire
In his first speech since being elected Hamas political chief, Khalil al-Hayya called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
McInnes handed four-match touchline ban
Derek McInnes has been banned from the touchline for his first three domestic games as Rangers manager for his criticism of match officials.
skysports.com
‘Help Never Came.’ Canadian Wildfire Evacuees Want to Know Why.
Swaths of burned forest from the Dryden 35 Wildfire, part of a series of wildfires that forced many to flee their homes in Northwestern Ontario this month.
nytimes.com
A New Look – and Sound – for Messier 94
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory unveiled this new look at the galaxy NGC 4736, also known as Messier 94, on June 30, 2026. Messier 94 is a spiral galaxy with a bright inner ring around it, c...
nasa.gov
Iran’s judiciary warns against ‘infiltrators’, announces new executions
Many cases related to security offences are prosecuted using a law announced after last year's 12-day war with Israel.
aljazeera.com
Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola
The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.
co.uk
‘Justice for Lorenzo’ protests disrupt Houston council meeting
Protesters shouted ‘Justice for Lorenzo’ at a Houston, Texas, city council meeting on Tuesday after an ICE shooting.
aljazeera.com
India should listen to its frustrated youth
Gen Z protests reflect young people’s growing anxiety about their future
ft.com
Mamdani walks back pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority
The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.
co.uk
Arcee, a US open source AI lab, says Chinese models are not inherently dangerous
As Chinese AI models grow in capability and popularity among US companies, the arguing over what should be done about them has reached a fever pitch.
techcrunch.com
Substack’s new tool tells you who’s been writing their newsletters with AI
Substack is giving readers a way to estimate how much of a newsletter was written by AI, signaling a broader shift toward transparency around AI-assisted content.
techcrunch.com
Scottish Labour’s rivals decry ‘chancer’ Anas Sarwar for resigning to join Andy Burnham’s government
The new prime minister plans to make Sarwar, the first Labour figure to call for Keir Starmer’s resignation, a peerScottish Labour’s rivals in Holyrood have slammed Anas Sarwar’s shock decision to...
theguardian.com
OpenAI’s AI spending spree has ballooned to $750B
OpenAI will spend the equivalent of Sweden's GDP on infrastructure through 2030.
techcrunch.com
The human fridge: is this really the best way to cool down in a ‘cruelly hot’ climate?
A ‘personal cooling booth’ that promises to chill you out in 10 minutes has launched in Japan, with its makers claiming it beats air-conditioning or a fanName: The human fridge.Age: Brand new. Cont...
theguardian.com
War on Iran: Hegseth wants $70B more to keep fighting
Iran activated air defence systems across Tehran on the 11th night of US strikes.
aljazeera.com
Wreckage of Pan Am plane that shaped aviation safety found 74 years on
The deaths of 52 people on the Clipper Endeavor led to the introduction of mandatory pre-flight safety briefings.
co.uk
The battle over America’s War Powers Act
Trump, like Nixon before him, believes Congress should not constrain his belligerence
ft.com
Lobbying giant filmed offering reporter payment for flattering client coverage in national press
Exclusive: Guardian investigation of CT Group uncovers practice that appears to seek hidden influence over public opinionA political lobbying firm founded by the former electoral strategist for Dav...
theguardian.com
Brain injury cases should be thrown out, High Court told
Lawyers for rugby's governing bodies argue that absence of medical documents should lead to brain injury cases being thrown out.
co.uk
Increased defence spending will boost UK economic growth, Streeting says
New defence secretary emphasises military will be spending priority over other departments under BurnhamUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has said increased defence spending would make...
theguardian.com
Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?
Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
co.uk
The Bezos factor - unpicking puzzle of Liverpool's potential investors
Could Amazon founder and American billionaire Jeff Bezos really become one of Liverpool's new investors? BBC Sport takes a look.
co.uk
Clifford Chance partners paid record £2.3mn despite US slowdown
Asian IPOs lead revenue growth as ‘magic circle’ firm expands Wall Street presence
ft.com
Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Make Plans for Trump and Xi’s Washington Summit
President Donald Trump with Xi Jinping in Beijing in May.
nytimes.com
Mapping Io’s Hidden Heat With NASA’s Juno
Description This graphic illustrates the areas of Jupiter’s moon Io sampled by the Microwave Radiometer (MWR) instrument aboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft during two close flybys. The black overlapping...
nasa.gov
Great Barrier Reef microbiome mapped as researchers discover 500 bacterial species previously unknown to science
Research identifies 808,585 viral genomes belonging to what scientists estimate to be 362,802 different virusesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than a decade after th...
theguardian.com
Model Scout Who Connected Women to Epstein Is Found Dead in France
Daniel Siad, who was found dead on Monday, repeatedly introduced Jeffrey Epstein to young women, according to messages he exchanged with Mr. Epstein. Mr. Siad had denied wrongdoing.
nytimes.com
NASA’s Juno Peers Beneath Io’s Surface
Description This map represents data captured by the Microwave Radiometer (MWR) aboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft, indicating heat rising from just beneath the surface of Jupiter’s moon Io. While infra...
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NASA’s Juno Takes Temperature of Jupiter’s Fiery Moon Io
NASA’s Juno mission has provided the first measurements of the temperature below the surface of Jupiter’s moon Io, revealing significant heating within the shallow subsurface of the most volc...
nasa.gov
Why Traore has opened a new front with Burkina Faso’s Muslim community
New legislation and arrests are driving a rift between Burkina Faso's military government and Muslim scholars.
aljazeera.com
‘Do a few big things well’: people share what they want from Andy Burnham
We asked readers what they hoped to see and consistent themes around courage and communication emergedUK politics live – latest updatesWith Andy Burnham entering Downing Street we asked people to t...
theguardian.com
A 12-year-old casualty of war recovers in hospital: Alessio Mamo’s best photograph
‘Manal suffered severe burns to her arms and face after a missile explosion in Iraq. Yet in many ways she seemed just like a regular young girl’When I started to take photographs about 18 years ago...
theguardian.com
Mysterious white foam draws crowds on Nigerian highway
The environmental agency has warned people to avoid going near the substance as it could pose a health risk.
co.uk
Food price fears after Europe’s heatwave destroys estimated €2bn of crops
Record June temperatures expected to cut grain harvest by 9m tonnes to its lowest level since 2018 The heatwave that swept across Europe in June is estimated to have cost the continent’s grain farm...
theguardian.com
Zelenskyy sacks Syrskii: How many generals have Ukraine, Russia fired?
Several Ukrainian and Russian generals have been sacked from their militaries over the course of the war in Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Can ‘Brand Burnham’ survive the move to Number 10?
The new prime minister looks to be continuing the everyman style cultivated as mayor of Greater Manchester
ft.com
Bus fare cap coming from aid budget will hit world’s poorest, Burnham told
Funding proposal for cost of living policy ‘throws global south countries under the bus’, says ActionAid UK directorBurnham announces bus fares to be capped at £2UK politics live – latest updatesTh...
theguardian.com
NASA Joins Genesis Mission to Accelerate AI-Driven Discovery
NASA is supporting the Genesis Mission, a national effort to drive the use of artificial intelligence in tackling complex scientific and engineering challenges to advance a new era of discovery. Pr...
nasa.gov
Nearly 1,000 people have died from Ebola in DR Congo
According to WHO figures, 999 people have died in DRC and two in Uganda due to the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
aljazeera.com
How Pokémon Go encouraged me to find wonder in the world
These days, I ‘collect’ birdsong and wild flowers, but it all started when my sons and I first set out to find Pikachu and pals• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereBelie...
theguardian.com
Open AI says its AI model “went rogue”: What do we know?
The system hacked into another company without being prompted by a human.
aljazeera.com
UK’s Miliband, Streeting: What are their foreign policy, defence records?
Miliband, Trump critic who once opposed strikes on Syria, joins Streeting, defence novice with shifting Israel views.
aljazeera.com
Tate desperately needs a radical overhaul – but will its new director really be an agent of change?
From over-hyped shows to the woeful Turner Prize, this huge institution has been beset by problems – yet new boss Jessica Morgan seems too much like a safe pair of hands to shake things up • Jessic...
theguardian.com
Paredes should not be suspended - Spain's Gavi
Spain midfielder Gavi says he does not think Argentina's Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his part in the confrontation after the World Cup final.
co.uk
Israeli strike leaves two Palestinians burnt beyond recognition
An Israeli strike hit a civilian vehicle in central Gaza, killing two Palestinians.
aljazeera.com
The browser wars aren’t about search anymore — here are the best alternatives to Chrome and Safari
We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.
techcrunch.com
The Indian football tournament where goats replace trophies
GOATs are not players, but prizes at this football tournament in eastern India.
aljazeera.com
AMD to invest up to $5bn in Anthropic in chip deal
AI group commits to buying tens of billions of dollars of AMD’s latest AI server chips
ft.com
English FA charges Southampton coach Tonda Eckert over ‘spygate’ scandal
Allegations of spying on rivals led to Southampton's expulsion from the Championship playoff final.
aljazeera.com
Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8?
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
wired.com
Sperm whales change ‘vowel’ sounds when boats are nearby, scientists discover
Researchers listening off the Caribbean island of Dominica found variations in the mammals’ audible clicks when marine traffic was closeSperm whales produce a specific pattern of clicking noises wh...
theguardian.com
'This means everything to me' - Foden signs new Man City contract
Man City have announced Phil Foden has signed a new contract at the club.
skysports.com
Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape
People spend hours watching videos on their smartphones. The wider, shorter, and lighter Galaxy Z Fold8 caters to exactly that.
wired.com
The Treasury will check Andy Burnham’s ambitions – unless old orthodoxies are challenged | Larry Elliott
Fifty years ago, another Healey ran the Treasury. Today’s chancellor may find some things haven’t changedSome things never change. Fifty years ago, Britain was sweltering in the long hot summer of...
theguardian.com
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine’s commander-in-chief after days of protests
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine’s commander-in-chief after days of protests
aljazeera.com
Why The Polygamist is so much more than trash TV and a guilty pleasure streaming hit
Deemed Africa’s first Netflix success, the show’s appeal is rooted in a universal story: what people tolerate for love and moneyDon’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up hereOver the p...
theguardian.com
Scarratt joins England coaching team permanently
England's record points-scorer Emily Scarratt commits her long-term future to the Red Roses coaching team.
co.uk
Settlers attack Palestinian towns in occupied West Bank
Settlers attack Palestinian towns in Occupied West Bank
aljazeera.com
Burnham signals review of early-release scheme for prisoners
New prime minister makes first intervention in area of criminal justice in England and Wales
ft.com
Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
co.uk
Foden signs new four-year Man City contract
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden signs a new four-year contract with the club, extending his stay until 2030.
co.uk
Elon Musk says Grok Imagine will make ‘historically accurate’ AI adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey
The billionaire says the AI-generated film will stay true to Homer’s original, after repeatedly criticising Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster over its casting choicesElon Musk has said his AI platfor...
theguardian.com
Jessica Morgan named new Tate director – with ‘big pay cut‘ to take job
Clear frontrunner leaves lucrative role at New York’s Dia Art Foundation to join UK arts organisation at critical junctureJessica Morgan has been confirmed as the new director of Tate, marking her...
theguardian.com
India protest: How Modi’s refusal to sack education minister fits a pattern
Protesters want Dharmendra Pradhan to be sacked over serial exam leaks. But that's not how Modi works.
aljazeera.com
Iran war’s $37bn price tag: Why does the Pentagon want $67bn more?
The US must rapidly replenish its stockpiles of weapons as the war on Iran rages on.
aljazeera.com
Nostalgia review – Tarkovsky’s yearning cine-poem is deeply mysterious and profound
A scholar has an existential crisis while researching the life of a composer in the Russian director’s Italy-set 1983 masterworkAndrei Tarkovsky’s 1983 film is a mysterious, imagist cine-poem about...
theguardian.com
‘Creeping death’: Israel weaponises ‘Yellow Line’ to annex Gaza
Analysts and locals say the move mirrors what happened after the 1967 war with Israel's occupation of the West Bank.
aljazeera.com
Andy Burnham announces review of prisoner early release scheme
PM says he will examine controversial policy with justice secretary ‘and make further statements in due course’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he will review the government’s...
theguardian.com
Six beluga whales finally leave embattled Canadian marine park
Whales flown to US aquariums after long-running saga in which Marineland had threatened to euthanise themSix beluga whales have at last left Marineland, the embattled Canadian marine park in Niagar...
theguardian.com
European gas prices approach Iran war highs as traders fret over winter supplies
Heatwaves and bidding war with Asian buyers leave market vulnerable to Strait of Hormuz disruption
ft.com
Is £100m the new normal? Inside the PL’s transfer price explosion
The average cost of a top-end signing in the Premier League has exploded. The £100m-plus player is no longer an outlier, but becoming increasingly commonplace.
skysports.com
Southampton boss Eckert charged by FA over spygate scandal
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the FA with misconduct and potentially bringing the game into disrepute over the 'spygate' scandal.
skysports.com
Syrian people must not be failed again
Stabilising Syria means stabilising its economy. It urgently needs international support and a safer investment climate.
aljazeera.com
US Secretary of State say Iran is in ‘a lot of trouble’
US Secretary of State say Iran is in ‘a lot of trouble’
aljazeera.com
The rise of the ‘hot literati’: how reading became sexy
Celebrities are hosting literary clubs and designers are launching products emblazoned with the classics – but does reading’s trendy turn have a darker side?From celebrity book clubs to the revival...
theguardian.com
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender review – engaging TV-to-movie adventure
A feature-length continuation of the much-loved animated series provides enough for fans as well as the uninitiatedAvatar just can’t catch a break at the movies. Not the blue-cat-people franchise t...
theguardian.com
Graphic evidence shown as D4vd murder hearing begins
Hearing in singer D4vd's murder case begins.
aljazeera.com
Iran War Live Updates: Rubio Signals No Letup in U.S. Strikes
Marco Rubio last month.
nytimes.com
Ukraine’s New Military Chief Faces a Monumental Test
In a photograph released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service, Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi attended a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday.
nytimes.com
6 Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026)
The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
wired.com
Southampton boss Eckert charged by FA over Spygate
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is charged by the Football Association for his role in the Spygate scandal.
co.uk
States Want ICE Agents to Show Their Faces. The Trump Administration Is Blocking Them
Federal lawyers say anti-mask laws would endanger immigration agents, citing an ICE face-recognition art project that doesn’t actually work.
wired.com
Streeting and Mahmood accused of making ‘cheap jokes’ about prisoner early release scheme
Victims of crime say it’s ‘no laughing matter’ after ministers caught on hot mic ‘ribbing’ about schemeUK politics live – latest updatesVictims of crime have accused ministers of making “cheap joke...
theguardian.com
Price, Van Veen into Matchplay quarters after Menzies withdraws through illness
Gerwyn Price booked his spot in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a comprehensive 11-5 win over Rob Cross after Cameron Menzies was forced to withdraw through illness at the Winter Gar...
skysports.com
Pinocchio: Unstrung review – public domain slasher turns beloved puppet into sick serial killer
Like the grisly Winnie-the-Pooh films, the latest in the Twisted Childhood Universe franchise offers feeble satire and shock-free ‘horror’The so-called Twisted Childhood Universe, a bad-taste Briti...
theguardian.com
The world is on fire, and who does Trump blame? The Canadians | Arwa Mahdawi
The US president has been complaining about Canada’s ‘filthy, polluted and unhealthy air’. Maybe he should put all that energy into tackling the climate crisisRight, that’s it: we’ve got to do some...
theguardian.com
Go woke, get rich: why rightwing hate campaigns don’t affect the box office
After a bigoted online backlash, led by Elon Musk, The Odyssey achieved a monster weekend – the latest example of a targeted takedown that didn’t workThe Odyssey: jaw-dropping action, dark magic an...
theguardian.com
Glow emerges from stealth at $1.2B valuation to challenge endpoint security in the AI era
Glow is targeting a new class of endpoint risks created by the rapid adoption of AI agents and developer tools inside enterprises.
techcrunch.com
A Teen Reporter Searched for His Community in the Epstein Files. Adults Freaked Out
An Instagram post turned one California student newspaper into a free-speech flash point. The students say they were just doing their homework.
wired.com
Pass the pit diapers! Why are fans wetting themselves to stand front row at concerts?
Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan and Morgan Wallen have all dealt with audience effluence in recent weeks – but that’s only one part of a fearsome subculture that has built up around fandom, endurance an...
theguardian.com
Ossoff challenges Hegseth on cost and duration of Iran war
Ossoff challenges Hegseth on cost and duration of Iran war
aljazeera.com
Ancient ferns turned Triassic Europe into a wildfire inferno
Ancient fern savannahs may have transformed parts of Europe into a wildfire-prone inferno during the end-Triassic mass extinction. New fossil evidence suggests the ferns repeatedly regrew after fir...
sciencedaily.com
See Which 52 Places to Go We’ve Already Visited From Warsaw to Bangkok
Black Mingo Creek was the site of a 1780 Revolutionary War skirmish. The writer Anna Venarchik paddled it as part of her article on Charleston, S.C., and its role in the war.
nytimes.com
‘I come from a murderer’: the woman who found out Charles Manson was her grandfather
Difficult new Hulu documentary follows a 26-year-old woman’s startling discovery that she’s related to the notorious, murderous cult leaderSophia Maddox spent her life hearing from her father about...
theguardian.com
Here’s how Andy Burnham really could end homelessness | Daniel Lavelle
Utilising empty homes, capping rents and fixing the benefits system would all help, but they’d require a serious fightIn January 2017, the then mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, promised t...
theguardian.com
Al Jazeera reports from anti-US protest outside ASEAN summit
Al Jazeera reports from anti-US protest outside ASEAN summit
aljazeera.com
Iran, Gulf hit as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb close: What’s the latest?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells US senators that the war has cost the US $37.5bn so far.
aljazeera.com
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa retires after 22-year career
The 41-year-old, who played in six FIFA World Cups, announces he will retire from both club and country.
aljazeera.com
Lab-grown mini brains may predict which Alzheimer’s treatments will work
Miniature brain models grown from patients’ cells revealed striking differences in how Alzheimer’s-related tissue responds to an antidepressant. The organoids and the particles they release could e...
sciencedaily.com
A strange quantum effect dramatically boosts energy transfer
Researchers discovered a proton-assisted mechanism that greatly improves how triplet energy moves between quantum dots and nearby molecules. The proton briefly shifts position, helps coordinate ele...
sciencedaily.com
Transport secretary ‘100% sure’ new cap on bus fares in England is fully funded – UK politics live
Earlier this week, Burnham’s new government faced questions about how the removal of VAT on electricity bills would be fundedGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics.Andy Burnha...
theguardian.com
Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in record British deal
The 23-year-old Rogers, one of the Premier League's top attacking talents, has signed a contract until 2033.
aljazeera.com
India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify
The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.
co.uk
Rabat demands answers after Moroccan man dies during arrest in Italy
Italian Prime Minister Meloni says truth must be 'pursued to the very end' after death of Abderrahim Fakir in Bologna.
aljazeera.com
Ask E Jean review – Trump survivor turns out to be tougher than he thought as she fights on
Ivy Meeropol’s engrossing film follows former star columnist E Jean Carroll, now in her 80s, battles through an unfinished series of legal disputesDonald Trump has almost succeeded in an insidiousl...
theguardian.com
Venus, Vanishing by Rebecca Birrell review – art, desire and the rise of the Third Reich
This portrait of a Jewish painter in bohemian Berlin is filled with insightful observationsIn the summer of 1937, two exhibitions sponsored by the Nazis opened in Munich. For the Degenerate Art exh...
theguardian.com
Synthesia’s AI training platform is moving beyond videos into live coaching
Synthesia launched AI Roleplay Sessions, an interactive enterprise training platform where employees practice workplace conversations with AI avatars that provide feedback, scoring, and analytics t...
techcrunch.com
FIFA World Cup final draws record viewership in United States
Figures reveal that viewership remained strong even after the USA were eliminated from tournament.
aljazeera.com
US ‘open’ to negotiations with Iran but Tehran not ‘serious’, Rubio says
US Secretary of State says Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz sets 'dangerous precedent', as attacks continue.
aljazeera.com
Algeria: Toxic colonisation
The French army’s illegal use of chemical weapons in Algeria’s war of independence, as revealed by testimony and documents.
aljazeera.com
India opposition leader Gandhi freed after detention at student-led protest
Demands from young people and Cockroach Janta Party pose one of the biggest challenges to PM Modi's government.
aljazeera.com
Burnham launches £2 cap on bus fares in latest cost of living intervention
New prime minister says measure will reduce prices by up to a third for millions of people
ft.com
All you need to know about the All-Ireland SFC final
As we build towards Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final, BBC Sport NI takes a look at some of the talking points.
co.uk
Trump’s Board of Peace to set up Gaza ‘pilot’ city
Controversial plan comes after months of fruitless attempts to advance US peace deal for the enclave
ft.com
Adversity to history - Agyarko's world title dream
Belfast's Caoimhin Agyarko's dream is to become Ireland's first black professional boxing champion and he can reach his goal when he challenges Josh Kelly for the IBF light-middleweight title on Sa...
co.uk
My advice to Claudia Winkleman: it’s not you, it’s the giant sofa –try a different kind of chatshow | Fiona Sturges
The popular presenter is by no means the first to have come a cropper hosting a talkshow. But new formats provide new opportunitiesYou might think the TV chatshow is an easy format to get right. Hi...
theguardian.com
A Toxic Love Story review – this astonishing real-life saga will leave you goggle-eyed and barely breathing
In a jaw-dropping return to true-crime form, Netflix’s new documentary delves into the Anaheim Craigslist case – and it’s a horrifying monster indeedThe sound of barrel-scraping during true-crime d...
theguardian.com
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends Iran war funding request at fiery hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a barrage of questions about the war with Iran from lawmakers on Tuesday, as the administration seeks more money for the escalating conflict.
npr.org
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Senate testimony
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington about the administration's Iran war objectives following the testimony of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
npr.org
The Cherry Orchard review – RSC’s starry cast brings disappointing lack of sparkle
Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-AvonTamara Harvey’s production of Chekhov’s final play can seem woolly in meaning and soft-edged tone mutes its forceLaura Wade’s reworking of Anton Chekhov’s final, pl...
theguardian.com
Burnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2
Measure backed by £454m of funding, with £400m coming from switching investment in international climate finance to loansSingle bus fares across England will be capped at £2 from January, the prime...
theguardian.com
Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir’s election overcome a violent summer?
After months of protests and a crackdown, Pakistan-administered Kashmir heads into elections clouded by uncertainty.
aljazeera.com
Streeting apologises after early prisoner release comments heard on mic
The defence secretary and Mahmood were also heard making jokes about the new justice secretary.
co.uk
UK inflation falls to 2.6% in lift for Burnham’s cost of living plans
Annual June figure comes after new PM pledges to reduce pressure on households and improve economyUK inflation dropped by more than expected in June to 2.6%, in a boost for Andy Burnham’s plans to...
theguardian.com
UK inflation falls more than expected to 2.6% in June
Figure comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham seeks to cut cost of living
ft.com
World largest meat company faces legal challenge over green credentials of $6bn global expansion
Greenpeace petitions Dutch courts to order JBS to disclose how its aims are compatible with responsibilities to climate and human rightsThe world’s biggest meat company, JBS, faces a landmark legal...
theguardian.com
On the Sea review – tender fishermen’s boat-based tale of forbidden love far from prying eyes
Away from the disapproval of their Welsh fishing community, two men embark on a passionate affair in Helen Walsh’s poignant dramaBarry Ward brings sincerity and force to this well-intended, well-ac...
theguardian.com
How could Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your area
These visualisations from exclusive polling modelling show how the UK parliament could change under different voting systemsNew analysis produced exclusively for the Guardian reveals how different...
theguardian.com
Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film
Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.
co.uk
Japan swelters through rising heat – in pictures
For Japan, days where the mercury soars above 40C now have their own term – kokushobi (酷暑日), or ‘cruelly hot day’, as rising temperatures cause heatstroke deaths and impact on crop yields across th...
theguardian.com
Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports
The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.
co.uk
US expands strikes on 11th straight night of attacks
The US military’s 11th consecutive night of strikes extended to Iranian provinces not previously hit.
aljazeera.com
Hegseth called a ‘failure’ over Iran as he reveals $37b cost of war
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gets into a heated exchange after being called a failed leader by Michigan Senator.
aljazeera.com
Iran’s Neighbors Long for a Deal, Any Deal, to End the War
Business owners in Pakistan are getting impatient for a chance to finally trade goods and oil along their long shared border with Iran.
nytimes.com
Andy Burnham is playing the long game in an age of short attention spans | Rafael Behr
It is hard to make the case for a 10-year plan in our political culture of constant campaigning frenzy – but the new PM will try It all sounded feasible but improbable. A few days after Labour’s di...
theguardian.com
Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018
Heading to Georgia on Wednesday, President Trump is campaigning more often this year than he did in the same period for 2018 and has already rallied for a dozen candidates in toss-up races.
npr.org
States want to bring Medicaid behind bars. Federal changes make that harder
Funding cuts and program changes required by President Trump's big budget law are forcing states to rethink bipartisan efforts to bring Medicaid into jails and prisons.
npr.org
Guyana ferry capsize death toll rises to 53 as survivors describe terror
A ferry capsized in Guyana over the weekend, killing at least 53 people.
aljazeera.com
Trump-backed candidates win nominations for governor and a key House race in Arizona
Arizona's primary election set several key matchups in the state's general election in November and signaled the influence home-grown Turning Point USA has in the swing state.
npr.org
Trump-backed candidates, 2020 election deniers, win Arizona primaries
The primaries set the field for what are expected to be heated contests for Congress and governor in a swing state this fall.
npr.org
Mamdani: Netanyahu is a war criminal, but New York cannot arrest him
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases a video statement calling for Israeli PM Netanyahu to face trial for war crimes.
aljazeera.com
Who will win the war of neo-mercantilists?
China’s high degree of self-sufficiency also reduces its vulnerability to coercion by others
ft.com
New UK energy secretary previously called for acceleration of net zero target
Fahnbulleh was head of a think-tank when it pushed for a total end to new drilling in the North Sea basin
ft.com
Samsung in talks to invest in Mistral at €20bn valuation
South Korean giant could invest as much as €1bn in French AI group seeking to be a leading alternative to US tech
ft.com
UK ethical fintech boss tried to set up arms deals with Wirecard’s Marsalek
Algbra founder sought to help businessman later exposed as a fraudster and spy raise $2.75bn to buy Russian military tech
ft.com
The US has collected about $13bn of Venezuela’s oil money. Where is it?
Washington has given diverging accounts of where the earthquake-shattered country’s funds are going
ft.com
‘The door slid open and my jaw dropped’: the astonishing sculptures only ever seen by 20 people
Ray Exworth spent his life filling Cornish sheds with breathtaking sculptures – but wouldn’t let anyone in to view them. Now, after his death, his secret body of work has been revealedRay Exworth s...
theguardian.com
A Week of Smoky Skies Across North America
Brown carbon, emitted by wildland fires and tracked over the span of a week in July 2026, worsened air quality in parts of the U.S. and Canada.
nasa.gov
Palestine weekly: Ahead of elections, Israel doubles down on attacks
Gaza mourns as families are buried after Israeli attacks leave dozens dead, including children and displaced families.
aljazeera.com
Scientists revive a powerful antibiotic that superbugs had defeated
Scientists have found a way to revive vancomycin, a powerful antibiotic that some dangerous bacteria have learned to resist. Instead of creating an entirely new drug, researchers paired vancomycin...
sciencedaily.com
The Anthropic-Physical Intelligence rumor roiling AI Twitter
Anthropic and OpenAI's aggressive 2026 acquisition sprees set the stage for a weekend rumor.
techcrunch.com
‘Unprecedented’: OpenAI says AI models autonomously hacked another company
OpenAI says an autonomous agent bypassed controls and hacked Hugging Face servers during a cybersecurity test.
aljazeera.com
Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family
The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen's body.
co.uk
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.
co.uk
Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
New York Mayor Mamdani said the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the top war-crimes court for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged the federal government to do so.
npr.org
US says more than 1,400 infected by parasitic Cyclospora illness outbreak
US officials claim evidence points to lettuce grown in Mexico, which Mexico's Health Ministry disputes.
aljazeera.com
Desperate families search rubble weeks after Venezuela earthquakes
Families in Venezuela search through the rubble of their homes, weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes hit.
aljazeera.com
Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase income tax allowance
The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.
co.uk
New cancer strategy could stop tumors before resistance takes hold
Researchers are applying evolutionary theory to cancer by changing treatments before tumors have time to develop resistance. Mathematical models suggest that rapid, carefully timed switches between...
sciencedaily.com
Leopard caught on camera storming into a store in Rajasthan, India
A leopard storms into a store in Rajasthan, India, attacking an employee and causing panic.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI admits an AI ‘agent’ caused a major cyber breach by itself
AI lab’s advanced models escaped testing ‘sandbox’ to hack Hugging Face
ft.com
Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Hegseth says war has cost $37.5bn
Trump threatens to bomb a suspected Iranian nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain 'very heavily'.
aljazeera.com
When China Gets Its Own Mythos
Preparing for an AI cyber crisis.
foreignaffairs.com
The Iran Cease-Fire Was Doomed to Fail
Why transactionalism won’t deliver peace in the Middle East.