SpaceX launches new V3 Starlink satellites but suffers another booster failure
The company ticked off a few more boxes on the second Starship V3 flight, but appears to have had another issue re-lighting the booster's rocket engines.
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Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.
co.uk
Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically.
co.uk
Van Veen edges past Wade to book Price showdown in Blackpool
Gian van Veen set up a semi-final showdown with Gerwyn Price at the World Matchplay after an eventful 16-13 win over James Wade in Blackpool.
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One of NASA’s Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires
Flames burned through the Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid, but NASA has been unable to assess the damage as a wildfire emergency grips the region.
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Prentis, new AI lab co-founded by Reid Hoffman, Marc Pincus in talks to raise $100M
The neolab is betting that automating routine computer tasks will soon outpace coding as AI's biggest use case.
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Price beats Smith to reach Matchplay semi-finals
Gerwyn Price produces a clinical display to beat Ross Smith 16-12 in the World Matchplay quarter-finals, setting up a last-four meeting with Gian van Veen.
co.uk
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026’s new Smart Money Stage explores fintech, payments, AI, and everything between
Money has evolved into far more than the cash in your wallet or your bank account. And at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, we’re devoting an entire stage to that progression.
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Horror injury overshadows gymnastics silver at Commonwealths
A horror fall from England gymnast Gabriel Langton overshadows his team's silver medal in the team event on the opening night of action at Glasgow 2026.
co.uk
China, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China Sea
China, Philippine coastguard vessels clash in South China Sea.
aljazeera.com
Birmingham Phoenix beat Trent Rockets in record-breaking thriller
Birmingham Phoenix set a record-breaking innings at Edgbaston with a whopping 214 - the highest score Edgbaston has ever seen in The Hundred. Despite a valiant chase and a mighty response of 204 fr...
co.uk
Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while court case plays out
The delay, filed in court on Friday, can cost Paramount $1.7bn in fees if the deal is not closed by next June.
aljazeera.com
UNESCO places occupied West Bank, Lebanon sites on endangered heritage list
Sebastia in the occupied West Bank and five Lebanese castles get emergency listing despite Israeli objections.
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US small businesses challenge Trump’s new ‘forced labor’ tariffs
In lawsuit on Friday, two small businesses said latest round of tariffs on 60 countries needs to be legally justified.
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Phoenix beat Rockets in high-scoring thriller
Joe Clarke and Will Smeed hit fifties as Birmingham Phoenix post the second-highest total in Hundred history to beat Trent Rockets.
co.uk
Karim Khan Is Ousted as I.C.C. Chief Prosecutor Over Sexual Misconduct
Karim A. A. Khan, the International Criminal Court chief prosecutor, in The Hague last year.
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Venezuela to exit International Criminal Court, accusing it of ‘bias’
Announcement comes as Venezuela has hewed close to Trump administration, who has pledged to'disable' international court.
aljazeera.com
Saudi’s strike Yemen’s Houthi-held Hodeidah: Rebel media
This is a breaking news story.
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Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
Canada cancelled planned cross-border ribbon-cutting ceremony and the milestone opening was only among Canadians.
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Scotland win three medals in 45 minutes to kick-start Glasgow 2026
Scotland claim three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kick-start the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine style in Glasgow.
co.uk
Who is Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s first female foreign minister?
In a historic first, Afrah al-Zouba was appointed Yemeni foreign minister on July 23.
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Freddy Cannon, Rocker Who Sang ‘Palisades Park,’ Dies at 89
Freddy Cannon in 1963. He rose to stardom in an era teeming with clean-cut teen idols like Fabian, Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell.
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Rare Pompeii Ceiling Is Restored From Fragments, Depicting Scene From Myth
A photo provided by the Archaeological Park of Pompeii on Friday showing part of the restored ceiling of the House with the Bakery at the Pompeii Archaeological site.
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Wildfire survivors tell of narrow escape as Spain declares emergency
More than 10,000 people have been forced to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in central Spain.
aljazeera.com
US tech groups cut 140,000 jobs despite AI spending boom
Investment spree is reshaping Silicon Valley while wider US jobs market holds steady
ft.com
World Matchplay Darts LIVE! Price vs Smith and Van Veen vs Wade in quarter-finals
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Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."
co.uk
Japanese Militant in Tel Aviv Airport Attack Dies in Lebanon at 78
Kozo Okamoto at a ceremony organized by Palestinian militants to mark the 50th anniversary of the attack on Israel’s Lod Airport, in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, in 2022.
nytimes.com
The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record
This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by 2032.
wired.com
Existing care workers could be exempt from UK’s tough new immigration rules
Exclusive: Andy Burnham thought to be considering waiving stricter right to remain rules for people already working in the sectorHundreds of thousands of care workers could be exempted from the hom...
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Para-swimmer Letton-Jones wins first Wales medal
Teenage para-swimmer Ela Letton-Jones wins the first Team Wales medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by claiming silver in the pool.
co.uk
Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says
A billboard in Tehran of Iran’s three supreme leaders, including Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei at right. A determination that he is potentially open to pursuing a bomb would provide additional justifi...
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Number 10 North is no ‘gimmick’, says Andy Burnham
Prime minister remains insistent that new Manchester office sends a more important signal to rest of the country
ft.com
Why Cognition bought Poke: AI personality is becoming a competitive advantage
AI coding startup Cognition has acquired Poke, the AI assistant you text like a friend, in a deal valuing the startup in the low nine figures. The acquisition brings Poke’s conversational style and...
techcrunch.com
India’s Student Protesters Win Some Concessions from Government
Supporters of a student protest movement in New Delhi, India’s capital, on Friday.
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Huge crater after back-to-back Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp
Huge crater after back-to-back Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp.
aljazeera.com
US accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a ‘duress’ password during border search
A U.S. citizen has asked a court to throw out the government's claim that he gave over a passcode to border authorities that wiped his phone's data, opening up fresh questions about a person's cons...
techcrunch.com
Did Chinese AI Steal From Anthropic, and OpenAI Loses Control of Two Models
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into accusations that China’s Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, and how the US Army needs to cut back on AI use.
wired.com
Healey under pressure to raise taxes or cut UK spending as fiscal headroom shrinks
US-Iran war and new spending commitments threaten to cut buffer to as little as £7bn, economists estimate
ft.com
Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first
Democrats chose South Carolina for the first 2028 presidential primary, then Nevada, prioritizing Black and Latino voters. New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia also hold early contests.
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NASA’s ESCAPADE Snaps Family Portrait of Earth, Moon
On July 3, one of NASA’s two Mars-destined ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) spacecraft captured photos of Earth and the Moon in visible and thermal infrared light. A...
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Kim's 59 falls one shot short of equalling PGA Tour record
Michael Kim sensationally recorded only the 16th sub-60 score in the history of the PGA Tour as he shot a 12-under par 59 to shoot up the leaderboard at the 3M Open on Friday.
skysports.com
Trump threatens new EU tariffs in retaliation for fines on US tech groups
President says Washington will launch new probe into the bloc that could sharpen trade tensions
ft.com
Anduril reportedly in talks to raise funding at $100B valuation, more than 3x last year’s mark
Anduril is said to be raising a new round of funding that may push its valuation up to about $100 billion, per Reuters.
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Pogacar on verge of fifth Tour after Alpe d'Huez win
Defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is on the verge of winning a record-equalling fifth Tour de France after taking a storming victory on stage 19 to Alpe d'Huez.
co.uk
St. Louis Democratic House primary exposes party rifts over Israel
St. Louis Public Radio hosted one of the first media appearances this year between Rep. Wesley Bell and former Congresswoman Cori Bush. The primary race is a rematch of a race Bush lost last year t...
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Build in public, fail in public: what it’s like to be a founder under 20 right now
AI tools have democratized the opportunity to build, shortening the timelines of success and enabling more young people to start successful companies without stepping foot inside a Big Tech company.
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Mercedes fears over Ferrari pace realised - Russell
George Russell admitted Mercedes' fears about Ferrari's likely strong pace at the Hungarian Grand Prix materialised in a Friday practice dominated by their world championship rivals.
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India’s move against Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat sparks legal debate
The offline messaging app surged in popularity in India amid protests in New Delhi.
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Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
aljazeera.com
US records 2,318 measles cases, already surpassing 2025 total
Scientists warn that falling vaccination rates leave vulnerable groups such as young children more exposed to disease.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI’s own model went rogue before Kimi had Wall Street sweating
Chinese AI lab Moonshot’s open model Kimi went viral this week for reasons that had less to do with the model itself and more to do with how the U.S. AI industry reacted to it....
techcrunch.com
The Guardian view on Andy Burnham’s first week: polished politics allow an upbeat start | Editorial
With a flurry of cost-of-living measures and a day in Number 10 North, the new prime minister has hit the right early notesAppropriately enough, Andy Burnham ended a week of political signalling an...
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The Guardian view on ponds: these freshwater havens need a law of their own | Editorial
Small pools don’t get the same attention as polluted rivers or seas. But they have a vital role to play in boosting natureFrogs; newts; small fish such as minnows and sticklebacks; dragonflies; wat...
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New Crew Members Welcomed to International Space Station
From left, Expedition 74 flight engineers Anna Kikina and Pyotr Dubrov of Roscosmos, and Anil Menon of NASA pose for a July 18, 2026, photo while holding a cake celebrating their recent arrival abo...
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LeBron signs for Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James has decided to join the Philadelphia 76ers for his record-extending 24th NBA season, the league's all-time leading scorer said on Friday
skysports.com
Ship insurers restrict war coverage for Saudi Arabian cargoes in Red Sea
Attacks from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels threaten further disruption to global oil supplies
ft.com
NASA Announces New Spacecraft Technology Demonstration Mission at Moon
NASA is working with industry to advance the next phase of cislunar infrastructure for the agency’s Artemis program and Moon Base, including orbital assets and demonstrations. Under a contract awar...
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‘Extremely disappointing’: US trade partners respond to Trump’s new tariffs
Countries question Trump administration's latest round of tariffs, which relate to forced labour claims.
aljazeera.com
Wilkin: Rowley's Saints dismissal doesn't surprise me - 'Fans voted with their feet'
Sky Sports Rugby League's Jon Wilkin says the departure of St Helens head coach Paul Rowley did not surprise him, saying Saints fans voted with their feet amid a "bizarre time" for the club.
skysports.com
Super League LIVE! Wigan Warriors host St Helens in crunch clash
Live scores, team news, text commentary, analysis from Friday's Super League derby clash between Wigan Warriors and St Helens, live on Sky Sports+ from 7.30pm; Wigan second in the table, two points...
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India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.
co.uk
Sam Altman’s biometric startup World raises $52.5 million via crypto sale
Sam Altman's side project — which seeks to scan the world's eyeballs and turn them into unique digital identifiers — has raised some fresh cash through a crypto sale.
techcrunch.com
World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions
Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.
co.uk
Congress Party holds ‘funeral’ for India PM Modi and cabinet ministers
Congress Party holds ‘funeral’ for India PM Modi and cabinet ministers.
aljazeera.com
Scoff at cheaper bus fares and No 10 North if you like, but Andy Burnham knows what he’s doing | Jonathan Freedland
Retail politics while taking power out of London: if this works, Burnham’s premiership could be seriously transformationalOne of Andy Burnham’s first policy moves brought back a sharp memory. On We...
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Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House next week amid Iran war escalation
Visit will be Netanyahu's seventh to White House, underscoring US commitment during war with Iran, genocide in Gaza.
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As US weighs response to Chinese AI, industry urges against broad open-weight restrictions
AI companies including Nvidia and Mistral urge policymakers to avoid broad restrictions on open-weight AI models as Washington debates responses to Chinese AI and alleged model distillation.
techcrunch.com
Reform councillors told to describe donations inquiry as establishment stitch-up
‘Daily routine of hit jobs and smears will not deter us from winning next general election,’ party briefing notes sayReform UK has instructed its councillors to describe a police investigation into...
theguardian.com
Was Keir Starmer’s leaving party the boozy birth of a new Labour force?
A £10,000 bar tab was drunk, there was a ‘lot of anger’, and now ex-ministers are thinking how to cooperate in future Keir Starmer’s leaving party had been planned for some time. But in years to co...
theguardian.com
Scottish sides in Europe postpone league matches
All five Scottish teams in European competitions have opted to postpone their Premiership matches scheduled for Saturday, 22 August.
co.uk
NASA to Support Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Testing, Advance Artemis
NASA and Blue Origin announced Friday they recently agreed to conduct second stage hot fire testing for the company’s New Glenn rocket on the B-2 test stand at the agency’s Stennis Space Center nea...
nasa.gov
Nvidia and Palantir urge US not to ban ‘open’ AI models after China scare
US tech groups and investors respond to calls for restrictions on advanced Chinese technology
ft.com
‘I lost my home twice’: Sudanese mothers caught between two wars
Sudanese mothers who fled one war now face another, struggling to rebuild their lives after displacement in Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned
The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
co.uk
Bluesky’s AI assistant Attie expands into an open social research tool
Users can now ask Attie questions about news, trends, and conversations on Bluesky and other apps on the AT Protocol.
techcrunch.com
Midjourney acquired the astrology app Co-Star
The AI lab Midjourney continues to expand its purview beyond image and video generation.
techcrunch.com
Argentines Facing Surge of Criticism After World Cup Loss Have Something to Say
Argentine supporters at the National Flag Memorial in Rosario, Argentina, after the World Cup final on Sunday.
nytimes.com
‘Future generations will curse us for its loss’: can nothing save Glasgow School of Art, Mackintosh’s masterpiece?
Stratospheric costs could prevent the fire-damaged landmark from returning to its former glory. Now, unless a wealthy patron is found, the building seems destined for ‘soulless’ facade retention or...
theguardian.com
The Victorians have some lessons for Burnham on radical devolution
Britain needs the social and economic glue of local power
ft.com
A global threat for millennia: experts warn Australia’s nuclear submarine legacy will be weapons-usable uranium cache
Exclusive: Uranium waste from Aukus submarines will be enriched to an estimated 80%: the same level as the bomb dropped on HiroshimaAustralia’s proposed nuclear submarine fleet will leave behind to...
theguardian.com
Yang Zhilin, the rock star founder behind China’s Moonshot AI
Known as ‘Yang the genius’ by classmates, his new K3 model has closed the gap with leading US rivals
ft.com
Devlin: Rangers wait was 'too stressful'
Cammy Devlin revealed the stress he felt at the 2026 World Cup as he looked to make his move to Rangers.
skysports.com
Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI
The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a totally different take.
wired.com
Rodri to have back surgery but Maresca brushes off transfer speculation
World Cup winner Rodri to undergo back surgery, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca confirms.
co.uk
Senegal gets CAS date for appeal to regain AFCON from Morocco
Senegal given October date by CAS for appeal to regain AFCON title won in chaotic final against Morocco in January.
aljazeera.com
World Cup hero Rodri to undergo back surgery before Man City’s new season
Spain and Man City midfielder Rodri will need surgery and rest before returning to the club, new coach Maresca said.
aljazeera.com
Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.
co.uk
Iran War Live Updates: Strikes Persist After Iran Is Said to Reject U.S. Proposal
American forces conducted another round of attacks on Iran, which launched drone strikes at U.S. targets in the Gulf. Iran was said to have rejected a cease-fire proposal from President Trump.
nytimes.com
OpenAI’s new voice mode makes it to the ChatGPT desktop app
ChatGPT Voice on desktop can work with both ChatGPT Work and Codex to complete tasks and control agents.
techcrunch.com
Leclerc fastest before stopping as Aston Martin hit early fault with new-look car
Aston Martin's heavily upgraded car suffered a suspected suspension failure which spun Lance Stroll off track, as Ferrari Charles Leclerc set an impressive pace for Ferrari before running into his...
skysports.com
Van Bommel appointed Belgium head coach
Belgium appoint former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as their new head coach on a contract running through Euro 2028.
co.uk
Indian student protests: What’s next after Modi’s promise on exam leaks?
Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) insist on the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
aljazeera.com
Five killed in occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers attack
Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank village of Till
aljazeera.com
Prince William? David Cameron? JD Vance? Celebrities brace – and Staines celebrates – ahead of new Ali G film
Sacha Baron Cohen’s doofus voice-of-yoof has been making fresh mischief with new film Who Iz I? But who will he catch out this time? And what does his fictional hometown make of his return?The Wimb...
theguardian.com
Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?
BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for
co.uk
LA Dodgers and MVP Ohtani launch summer of live baseball on BBC
World Series champions the Los Angeles Dodgers will launch a summer of live Major League Baseball on the BBC.
co.uk
Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.
co.uk
England captain Sciver-Brunt to miss first two Hundred matches
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss Trent Rockets' first two matches of The Hundred to manage her workload.
co.uk
The next phase of Trump’s trade war
It is shifting from a shakedown to a lock-in
ft.com
US summons Malaysia envoy over Israel policy
Malaysia does not have any diplomatic ties with Israel and has long maintained its support for the Palestinian cause.
aljazeera.com
Stroll has suspension failure on new Aston Martin
Lance Stroll spins out with a rear suspension failure on the new Aston Martin as Charles Leclerc sets the pace in Hungarian Grand Prix practice.
co.uk
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns
Shahabuddin, 76, cited health reasons for leaving two years before his five-year term was meant to expire.
aljazeera.com
McClenaghan set to qualify for pommel horse final
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan all but secures his passage to the Commonwealth Games pommel horse final as he posts a score of 14.500 after a flawless display with his new routine.
co.uk
Spain coach says Argentina behaviour 'intolerable' after World Cup final
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has described the conduct of Argentina players after the World Cup final as "intolerable and unacceptable".
skysports.com
Kelly and Agyarko ooze confidence before title bout
With the IBF world light-middleweight title in his possession, Josh Kelly feels "it's a different version of me" since he dethroned Bakhram Murtazaliev and promises to "put on a show" in his maiden...
co.uk
Spain declares national emergency over wildfires
At least 10,000 people have been evacuated following wildfires in the central region of Madrid.
aljazeera.com
Nutrients in our food are declining. Can regenerative agriculture save it?
Approach focuses on rebuilding soil health, increasing biodiversity and restoring natural ecosystemsFor the last few decades, the nutrient content of our crops has been declining. In the late 90s,...
theguardian.com
‘It’s generations of decline’: can Andy Burnham really end rough sleeping?
Outreach workers on the frontline of England’s homelessness crisis react to PM’s flagship policy pledgeUK politics live – latest updatesIt is close to midnight, as two outreach workers from Spear,...
theguardian.com
Spain’s De la Fuente slams Argentina’s World Cup conduct as ‘unacceptable’
While Argentina faced criticism through World Cup 2026, post-final altercations are now being investigated.
aljazeera.com
‘You can’t paper over the cracks of history. It will haunt you’: Gugu Mbatha-Raw on her race-horror thriller
She paved the way for Bridgerton, lit up Black Mirror’s most joyful episode – and now she stars in a grisly supernatural horror about slavery. The Belle star talks about Possession, partying with P...
theguardian.com
Why do Barcelona want to break transfer records to sign Kerolin?
It's been brief. Kerolin only joined the Women's Super League from the NWSL 18 months ago. She's about to leave as the English top-flight's most expensive export.
skysports.com
Opetaia sues IBF to return cruiserweight world title
Boxer Jai Opetaia starts legal action in the United States to try to force the IBF to hand back the cruiserweight world title.
co.uk
At least 11 killed in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv continue to trade attacks
Six people also killed in Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Kirov, and Wildberries warehouses hit again.
aljazeera.com
If Deadpool wants to be a true Marvel superhero, is it time he grew up and stopped joking around?
Ryan Reynolds’ sarcastic superhero is rumoured to be in Avengers: Doomsday – but how is he going to fit in the MCU proper when he spent all of his previous film mocking it?How do you solve a proble...
theguardian.com
Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls
As overseas holiday travel peaks, Lib Dems call on PM to push for suspension of ‘bungled, malfunctioning’ systemAndy Burnham has been urged to lobby EU leaders directly to suspend the new entry-exi...
theguardian.com
Russia and Ukraine Trade Blows With Missiles and Drones
Ukrainian strikes set fire to warehouses and other sites in Russia, and Russian bombing rocked Ukraine’s capital, as the two countries escalated a deadly air campaign.
nytimes.com
Met Office chief Penny Endersby: ‘There is not going to be a usual summer’
The head of the UK’s national weather service on this year’s multiple heatwaves, the net zero backlash and why geoengineering is not a panacea
ft.com
''It's like a movie playing in my head' | Klopp honoured to take Germany job
Jürgen Klopp admits he is still coming to terms with being confirmed as the new head coach of the German national team describing it as 'like a movie in my head'.
skysports.com
Australia World Cup star Volpato faces speeding, cocaine charges
Cristian Volpato, who switched from Italy to Australia before World Cup 2026, failed a roadside drug test in Sydney.
aljazeera.com
5 Killed in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say, Among the Deadliest in Months
The body of a Palestinian man being brought to a hospital in the West Bank city of Nablus on Friday. Five people were killed in a shooting in nearby Tell on Friday.
nytimes.com
Devlin opens up on 'too stressful' Hearts exit for Rangers
Cammy Devlin says it was "too stressful" to head to the World Cup with his club future still to be decided - although the extra time taken did lead to a move to Rangers.
co.uk
‘Total chaos’: the biological wonderland threatened by Trump’s border wall
Environmental groups are sounding the alarm over plans that threaten a desert spring that’s home to rare fish and turtles and sacred to the O’odham peopleQuitobaquito Springs in south-west Arizona...
theguardian.com
Bedlam dreamscapes, digital-age aliens and a summer pastoral – the week in art
The terrifying visions of Richard Dadd, UFOs, aliens and Van Gogh’s troubled peasant woman – all in your weekly dispatchRichard Dadd: Beyond BedlamTerrifying creatures of the night and surreal drea...
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Add to playlist: the ramshackle, soulful twang of Twisted Teens and the week’s best new tracks
The New Orleans country-punk duo are on a hot streak, about to release their third album in a year, and the crunchy, literate hooks keep comingFrom New OrleansRecommended if you like Parquet Court...
theguardian.com
What Is Entropy, Really?
Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.
wired.com
With Hopes High for New H.I.V. Prevention Pill, Merck Takes Steps to Ensure Access
Health workers speaking with students about H.I.V. prevention drugs at the University of Zambia in Lusaka in March.
nytimes.com
The World Is Full of Married Men review – Jackie Collins’ bonkbuster as a gloriously filthy puppet show
The Yard theatre, LondonBarbies, giant erections and exquisite craftsmanship combine in one of the year’s most outrageously funny and startingly original showsDid someone say Jackie Collins, that d...
theguardian.com
South African court pauses impeachment process against president
The 'Farmgate' scandal nearly cost President Cyril Ramaphosa the leadership of his African National Congress in 2022.
aljazeera.com
Shechter II: In the Brain review – a thrilling release of rave and ritual
Queen Elizabeth Hall, LondonHofesh Shechter’s latest doesn’t break new ground, but its exceptional dancers throw themselves into a moody, pulse-quickening celebration of communal movementIt may be...
theguardian.com
Watch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain
French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot, as Spain's government declares national emergency.
co.uk
So many British people have it better than they think – it’s up to Burnham to make them see that | Polly Toynbee
A new survey suggests voters are becoming more cynical and pessimistic. A few goodwill gestures from No 10 won’t change all that – but it’s a startWho are we, the people Andy Burnham now governs? H...
theguardian.com
Klopp is back! Germany appoint former Liverpool boss as head coach
Germany have appointed Jurgen Klopp as their new head coach.
skysports.com
Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool
“I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI “disgusting” and “creepy.”
wired.com
South Korea A.I. Billionaire Ordered to Pay More Than Half a Billion Dollars in ‘Divorce of the Century’
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, seen arriving at a court in Seoul in June, is estimated to have a fortune worth more than $5 billion.
nytimes.com
Top UK law firm partners take home record pay after Asia resurgence
Spate of listings in Hong Kong boosted IPO work and related transactions
ft.com
Phones in Hand, India’s Young Protesters Blast Through Modi’s Media Control
Recording a video with a masked protester in New Delhi on Thursday.
nytimes.com
AI helps Stanford scientists discover “natural Ozempic” without the usual side effects
Stanford Medicine researchers have discovered a naturally occurring molecule that may suppress appetite and reduce body weight much like Ozempic, but without several of its common side effects. The...
sciencedaily.com
Le Clos would 'love' Commonwealth Games medal record
South African swimming Chad le Clos says it would be "amazing" to stand alone as the most decorated male athlete in the history of the Commonwealth Games.
co.uk
England amputee team's World Cup dream on hold
Former head coach Scott Rogers has said it is "criminal" that England men's amputee football team could miss the 2026 World Cup due to a lack of funding.
co.uk
Wildfires force evacuation of Cap Ferret resort on Atlantic coast
Tens of thousands ordered to safety in France and Spain as fires rage in summer of extreme heat
ft.com
Kane set for talks with Bayern Munich over new deal
Harry Kane is set to begin talks over a new Bayern Munich contract, with Barcelona and various Saudi Arabian clubs reportedly interested in the England captain.
co.uk
Four Palestinians killed as Israeli settlers raid occupied West Bank town
One Israeli was also killed near town of Tal in Nablus, according to Israel's Magen David Adom rescue services.
aljazeera.com
Kagi Brings Back Old-School Search, One Human-Made Website at a Time
If you’re tired of sponsored and AI-summarized search results, Kagi gives you a curated—and human-centric—way to find what you’re looking for.
wired.com
Germany appoint Klopp as ex-Liverpool coach sought to lift World Cup blues
Jurgen Klopp last coached in 2024 at Liverpool but was Red Bull's Head of Global Football, leading Leipzig and New York.
aljazeera.com
US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount
It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.
co.uk
As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home
The Gordie Howe International Bridge under construction last year in Windsor, Ontario.
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‘We’re Trapped in Hell’: Iranians Say Life Is Put On Hold by Months of War
Street vendors beneath a billboard of the former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran last week.
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Venezuela’s Earthquakes Show Wealth Divide, Even in Death
Michell Mendoza, 16, right, standing next to a truck holding her mother’s coffin after being turned away from a cemetery.
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The Strokes: Reality Awaits review – a perfect marriage of mayhem and melody on their best album in years
(RCA/Cult)Allying the crackpot strangeness of Julian Casablancas’ side projects with his band’s gift for pop minimalism, the New Yorkers are on playful, joyous formHere’s a sentence no old-head Str...
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Burnham is acting like he’s mayor of everywhere – that’s not devolving power to local communities | Simon Jenkins
The new PM’s localism agenda doesn’t stop the UK being one of the most centralised counties in Europe. Can you imagine Meloni in charge of social care or Macron discussing buses?Was this a joke? An...
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Lucy Caldwell: ‘Even your text messages fizz after reading James Joyce’
The author on the power of folktales, being inspired by Ulysses – and the book that every woman should readMy earliest reading memory The summer my middle sister was born, my mum and I would...
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The demographic makeup of Andy Burnham’s first cabinet – in charts
Women have half the seats at the top table for the first time, but Oxbridge maintains its gripAndy Burnham has appointed the first cabinet of his premiership. Much has been made of how key allies o...
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Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It
After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local GOP pushed back strongly.
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European researchers want to study social media’s harms but can’t get the data
EU law gives researchers unprecedented rights to scrutinize Big Tech. Researchers say Tik Tok, X, and Meta are still deciding who gets to look inside.
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India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders hold talks with gov’t as protests continue
Cockroach Janta Party protesters have stressed their demonstrations will continue until their demands have been met.
aljazeera.com
Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement
The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.
co.uk
What Manchester can’t tell you about Burnhamism
His governing record in the city tells us what he would like to do but how it scales nationally remains uncertain
ft.com
Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained
India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.
co.uk
Andy Burnham to spend first working day at new No 10 North in Manchester – UK politics live
PM will chair the inaugural meeting of the national economic council that will aim to shift economic decision-making away from LondonThe housing secretary, Angela Rayner, has said the new Andy Bur...
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ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces removal vote: What’s the case about?
ICC's 125 member states will vote by secret ballot Friday on the fate of Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations.
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Scotland's Gunn concedes four in San Jose debut defeat
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn suffers a nightmare debut for San Jose Earthquakes as they slump to a 4-0 defeat at home to Orlando City in their first match following Major League Soccer's break fo...
co.uk
Mangrove photography awards 2026 – in pictures
A selection of the winners, runners-up and highly commended photos from the Mangrove photography awards, run by the Mangrove Action Project, which received 5,258 entries from 87 countries. In its 1...
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Why Newcastle are looking to emulate German giants on recruitment
When the Saudi PIF takeover of Newcastle was completed in late 2021 the new ownership set about adding age and experience to their newly acquired investment.
skysports.com
France orders evacuation of tourist spot as hundreds flee wildfires by boat
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.
co.uk
The Zarabanda Variations review – free jazz project is a thrillingly original dive into colonial history
(Carrier)US composer Keir GoGwilt’s collaborative album uses poetry and atonal music to trace the roots of Spain’s sarabande dance: a fascinating listen, though not easyClassical music aficionados...
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Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike over leaked medical entrance exams
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‘It was the moment I lost innocence’: how a childhood stop-and-search led to the British debut movie of the year
When Imran Perretta was young, he was abruptly pulled by police into a van for questioning. That experience, as well as the death of his mother, inspired him to make Ish, a coming-of-age tale set a...
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Week in wildlife: a thirsty baby hedgehog, a rare puffling and a jumping spider
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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John McCabe: Symphonies 2 & 3 and Cello Concerto album review – writing of enormous scope and colour
BBCSSO/Woods/WallfischSignumThe late pianist and composer deserves a wider audience for the edgy, lucid soundworld of his compositionsJohn McCabe, who died in 2015, made some important recordings o...
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Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine after speeding
Socceroos World Cup star Cristian Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine after being twice caught for speeding in Sydney.
co.uk
South Korean tech billionaire ordered to pay $640mn in ‘divorce of the century’
Ruling against Chey Tae-won, chair of chipmaker SK Hynix, comes a decade after he first revealed extramarital affair
ft.com
Unsayable by Michael Cunningham review – The Hours author on the insecurities that powered his creative life
The American novelist and screenwriter’s memoir covers sex work, Virginia Woolf and Hollywood successAs an eight-year-old in comfortable, solid, suburban California, Michael Cunningham felt compell...
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What can the Galápagos Islands’ animals teach us about the threats of El Niño?
In this week’s newsletter: the archipelago at the centre of the extreme weather phenomenon could help scientists predict how other marine ecosystems will adapt to our warming climate• Don’t get Dow...
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One year, 17 towns, dozens of voices: what we heard along the coast of England and Wales
Reporting from some of the poorest seaside towns revealed how young people have been left isolated – but remain resilient and full of hopeIf you were asked to summon up images of the coastline of E...
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‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway
Landlords say high costs of running hospitality business outweigh potential savings of business rates discountOne of Andy Burnham’s first policy measures as prime minister is a 20% reduction in bus...
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Mykhailo Drapatyi: Can new Ukraine army chief alter Russia war’s direction?
In 2014, a young Drapatyi became an icon for his daredevilry in Mariupol. Can he lead his military to victory?
aljazeera.com
Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes
Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000.
co.uk
TV tonight: the great pandemic drama you might have missed
Station Eleven comes to Sky Atlantic, starring Himesh Patel and Mackenzie Davis. Plus: Boris Johnson’s Ukraine documentary. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky AtlanticA great – and somehow h...
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Urgent need for more security after physical attacks and abuse, say MPs’ staff
Exclusive: Westminster survey finds one in two staffers experiencing clinical levels of psychological distressStaff employed by MPs are calling for urgently tightened security after reports of some...
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My generation shouldn’t be scared of a care tax – we’re paying one already | Gaby Hinsliff
If Andy Burnham is minded to grasp the nettle, he will need to sell it to people like me. The right will call it a ‘death tax’ – why not a levy for ageing well?One of the last things Andy Burnham d...
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Trump refuses to give up on tariffs - a pillar of his economic legacy
The administration timed a new set of tariffs on all of its largest trading partners to take effect at the same time the old, global tariff ended.
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Israel carries out blasts across south Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ deal
Israeli attacks come amid ongoing talks with Lebanese officials to implement framework for peace between two countries.
aljazeera.com
A Million-Panel Project
Utah’s new solar power and battery storage facility is among the largest in the region.
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The fight to be the next Andy Burnham
Election for new mayor of Greater Manchester takes place on July 30
ft.com
When will Andy Burnham tackle the ‘cost of working’ crisis?
Early measures to target the cost of living ignore looming tax problems as workers are squeezed
ft.com
Russia’s biggest online retailer becomes target in Ukraine drone war
Strikes on Wildberries have killed nine people and left small sellers facing millions of roubles in losses
ft.com
‘It’s more than backcombing a beehive!’ How tribute acts got massive – and put the live music scene back in the black
Versions of Amy Winehouse and hundreds of other musicians are generating millions for beleaguered UK venues. But what is the emotional toll for the imitators, and are they pushing out original arti...
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The strongman of Pakistan
Field Marshal Asim Munir is trying to refashion his country’s place in the world — and his power at home
ft.com
Rare heron seen at Somerset estate where river has been allowed to run free
Black-crowned night heron one of many species thriving at Holnicote Estate where river ‘reset’ has transformed area into lush oasisA rare black-crowned night heron has been spotted on an estate in...
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Experience: I hunt for missing hikers in remote mountains
Since I started doing search and rescue five years ago, I have found seven survivors. Sadly, the number I find dead is higherIn 2012, I was a student and had arrived in Taiwan from the Czech Republ...
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South Korea’s cash-rich winners of AI boom go on US buying spree
Companies make biggest US investment push in years to build up tech capabilities and avoid Donald Trump’s tariffs
ft.com
Ancient ape fossil in Egypt challenges the story of human origins
A newly identified fossil ape from northern Egypt is reshaping ideas about where the ancestors of modern apes first emerged. Analyses place it closer to living apes than any known East African spec...
sciencedaily.com
US launches 13th night of strikes as Iran warns of escalation in the Gulf
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran as the US launches strikes for the 13th consecutive night.
aljazeera.com
‘There’s no salary’: DRC health workers tell of hardship as Ebola spreads
Health workers in the DRC battle a range of obstacles, from infection risk to angry mob attacks.
aljazeera.com
US court affirms release of pro-Palestine scholar as legal battle continues
Appeal judges' decision to side with Georgetown's Badar Khan Suri against Trump sets up Supreme Court intervention.
aljazeera.com
APOE2 may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s and aging
The longevity-linked APOE2 gene appears to protect brain cells by reducing DNA damage and helping neurons recover from stress. The finding could open a new path toward treatments that mimic APOE2’s...
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Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday that helped galvanize a youth movement that's become one of India's largest protests in recent years, but demonstrators vowed t...
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4954–4960: Celebrating Our Rover Engineers Past and Present
Written by Lucy Thompson, Senior Research Scientist, University of New Brunswick, Canada Earth planning date: Friday, July 27, 2026 As an APXS uplink lead and strategic planner, I have the privileg...
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Trump imposes new double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
With existing 10 percent levies set to expire, Trump issues new tariffs on 60 countries under forced labour provision.
aljazeera.com
How AI guardrails are impeding the work of offensive cybersecurity researchers
We spoke with several cybersecurity researchers, who look for unknown vulnerabilities and develop tools to exploit them, about how OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s guardrails affect their work.
techcrunch.com
Analyst: voting against Iran war funding a tough sell for Congress
The US says it has spent more than $37.5 billion on the Iran war so far.
aljazeera.com
Thousands flee wildfires in France and Spain as temperatures reach extreme levels in southern Europe
France asks EU for help while Spain declares national emergency around Madrid, as marine heatwave sees parts of Mediterranean Sea 5C hotter than normalBrutal heat torching southern Europe has force...
theguardian.com
Meta faces higher borrowing costs in latest $12bn data centre financing
BlackRock-led deal meets investor anxiety over rising AI exposure
ft.com
Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘massive attack’ on Iran
Trump says he is considering a ‘massive attack’, as Iran's Araghchi says 'mindless aggression' won't help a deal.
aljazeera.com
Iran and the New Rules of Global Power
The making and unmaking of American dominance.