Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-07-26

Rising star Koivun holds off Scheffler to win on third PGA Tour start as a pro

Jackson Koivun held off a charge from world No 1 Scottie Scheffler to win his first PGA Tour title in just his third start as a professional as he triumphed by three strokes at the 3M Open in Minne...

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RAF Chinook crash victims’ families ask Andy Burnham for review of disaster

PM urged to end ‘cover-up culture’ and order independent review taking in evidence that has emerged on 1994 crashThe families of those killed in an RAF Chinook crash in 1994 have urged Andy Burnham...

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Rising oil prices could force up UK interest rates, say economists

Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold on Thursday but renewed Iran conflict casts shadow over energy costsThe Bank of England could be forced to tear up its economic forecasts and raise in...

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The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold

World champion Jaismine Lamboria targets Commonwealth gold in Glasgow Games.

co.uk

Victorious Herbert breaks LIV Golf record with win in UK

Australia's Lucas Herbert followed an impressive showing at last week's Open at Royal Birkdale with a record-setting victory at the LIV Golf UK event in Staffordshire.

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Trump’s border czar probes possible vetting failures after ICE shooting

ICE officer under review for alleged mental health struggles, violent behavior amid deadly shooting case in Maine.

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'You spiteful young man!' 😅| Littler hits SIX 100+ finishes as he retains Matchplay title

Luke Littler smashed in six brilliant 100+ checkouts as he reclaimed the World Matchplay title in Blackpool, beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.

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Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support

Ukrainian president will be first overseas visitor for new British prime ministerVolodymyr Zelenskyy will become Andy Burnham’s first overseas visitor as prime minister, in a visit that Burnham sai...

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Wales win fourth Commonwealth Games swimming medal

Wales claim a fourth Commonwealth Games medal in the pool as the 4x200m freestyle relay team won another bronze.

co.uk

Highlights: Littler reaches NEW levels as he dominates Price in World Matchplay final

Highlights of the World Matchplay final between Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price.

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Can Apple make smart glasses that aren’t a constant privacy threat?

As Apple prepares to launch its first smart glasses, the company may also be wrestling with how to address consumer privacy concerns.

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A South African Identity Crisis

An anti-immigrant march outside Johannesburg.

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Palestinians hope international peace force can rebuild Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza cautiously welcome Israel’s approval for an international stabilisation force to enter the strip.

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Littler dominates Price to close out historic Blackpool title defence

Luke Littler capped off a remarkable title defence at the World Matchplay Darts with an impressive 18-9 victory over Gerwyn Price in Blackpool.

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Littler: World Matchplay defence 'one of best weeks of my life'

Luke Littler has hailed his historic run at the World Matchplay as "one of the best weeks of his life" after a record-breaking 18-9 over Gerwyn Price in Blackpool.

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Japan legend Miura, 59, scores first goal since 2022

Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer, scores his first goal in nearly four years at the age of 59 for Japanese third-tier side Fukushima United.

co.uk

Littler wins Matchplay and smashes Taylor record

Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.

co.uk

Pogacar secures record-equalling fifth Tour de France title

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar earned a record-equalling fifth ‌Tour de France title and third in a row after safely navigating the shortened final stage into Paris.

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Evans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland's fourth gold

Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.

co.uk

McClements 'got everything perfect' on way to silver medal

Para-swimmer Barry McClements claims a Commonwealth Games silver medal in the men's S9 100m backstroke at Tollcross Swimming Centre.

co.uk

Making sense of the panic over Chinese AI

On the latest episode of Equity, we discussed why Moonshot AI's Kimi seemed to panic Silicon Valley and Wall Street.

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What lies ahead for Iran’s economy as scope of US war grows beyond Hormuz?

Mediation efforts continue but uncertainty remains as risks of further disruptions in international waterways grow.

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46 people rescued from sunken ship in South China Sea

Footage shows rescuers pulling survivors from a Vietnamese vessel that sank in the South China Sea.

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Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation

Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.

co.uk

Pogacar wins fifth Tour as Van der Poel takes stage

Slovenian Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time.

co.uk

Cuban president accuses US of genocide, seeking takeover

Island has weathered a US oil embargo since January and is enduring one of its worst economic crises.

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Netanyahu vows to go to New York City despite ICC arrest warrant, Mamdani

Israeli prime minister slams New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of 'fomenting hate' with criticism of Israel.

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Israeli settlers burn two mosques in occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in separate attacks across the occupied West Bank, causing significant damage.

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Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone

The ongoing violations of Romanian airspace raise concerns over impact on NATO states of Russia-Ukraine war.

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Sivo injury mars Leeds' win over Bradford as hopes of try record dented

Maika Sivo's suspected broken arm marred Leeds Rhinos' 42-12 victory over Bradford Bulls that took them two points clear at the top of Super League with the Fijian winger's hopes of breaking the re...

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World Matchplay Darts LIVE! Build-up and your views ahead of Littler vs Price

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Defence needs work, Iraola-ball excites: What we learned from Reds boss' debut

Andoni Iraola kicked off his Liverpool reign with a 4-2 win against Sunderland in Nashville on Saturday - so what did we learn from the new head coach's first outing in charge of the Reds?

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Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats

Exclusive: Party says housing stock ‘woefully unprepared’ for extreme heat and new rules for builders must be setAll new UK homes should be built with air conditioning to cope with the effects of t...

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Complete weekend for Norris but poor result for Sainz - driver ratings

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Hungarian Grand Prix.

co.uk

‘Freeze the conflict’: Drones slow Kazakh oil flow amid Russia-Ukraine war

Kazakh oil exports halted after drone attacks disrupt supplies, posing risks to the economy and energy markets.

aljazeera.com

The Exploration Company with SpaceX ambitions aiming for a $2bn valuation

European start-up in talks to raise $300mn for reusable space capsules

ft.com

Greaves beats Sherrock to claim record third Women's Matchplay crown

Beau Greaves won the Women's World Matchplay for a record third time with a 6-5 last-leg victory over Fallon Sherrock at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

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Israel obstructing takeover of pilot zones in Lebanon’s south: Military

Israel is violating agreements by shelling 'pilot villages', Lebanon's army asserts.

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Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa

Extreme heat is fuelling wildfires across North Africa, with major fires burning in Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.

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Typhoon Noul batters Southeast China

Footage shows the aftermath of Typhoon Noul after it battered southern China's coastal regions.

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Who is India’s new education minister Pralhad Joshi?

Joshi has been a member of the cabinet since 2019 and is seen as close to powerful PM Modi.

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Greaves wins Women's Matchplay in last-leg decider

Beau Greaves wins the Women's World Matchplay for the third time after coming through a thrilling last-leg decider to beat Fallon Sherrock.

co.uk

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber bets on its former CEO

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

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Chiesa happy but wants new chapter at Liverpool

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa says he is "happy" at the club amid speculation over his future.

co.uk

Gittens keen to impress 'world-class' Alonso

Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he will be involved in Xabi Alonso's squad next season and describes his new manager as "one of the best to do it".

co.uk

Ed Miliband indicates development and climate will be at heart of UK foreign policy

Exclusive: Foreign secretary to take up World Bank seat and play active role in shaping changes to global lender Britain’s foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, is to indicate he will put the climate cri...

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Senator Whitehouse: Netanyahu a ‘walking provocation’ for Americans

Democratic lawmaker Sheldon Whitehouse says the US is turning into one of the world’s ‘worst-behaved countries’.

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Gymnast Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist

Twelve years ago, a young Reuben Ward watched wide-eyed as Dan Keatings won gymnastics gold for Scotland in Glasgow. Now he celebrates achieving the same feat in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

co.uk

Oona Doherty: Leather Jacket review – dancers delight in their hard sweaty work

Bold Tendencies, LondonSlaps, beats and bounces underscore the unified collective pleasure of sharing a rhythm in this world premiere of the singular choreographer’s latest pieceCan it be a bit of...

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Burnham v Starmer: one week in, how do their leadership styles compare?

From TikTok appearances to ‘sugar rush’ policies, new prime minister is taking different approach to predecessorSix weeks ago Andy Burnham was not even an MP; now the former mayor of Greater Manche...

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What is the risk of using Chinese open AI models like Kimi K3?

The real problem is not overseas open-source but lack of co-ordination to protect infrastructure in the face of cyber attacks

ft.com

V&A workers hold ballot to strike over pay and heatwave conditions

Union calls for museum to become accredited London living wage employer and let staff carry water during shiftsWorkers at one of the world’s leading art and design museums are balloting for “heatwa...

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Israel carries out double tap strike in central Gaza

Israel carries out double tap strike in central Gaza

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Tunisia grapples with five years of crisis since Saied’s power grab

Tunisians protest five years of President Kais Saied's rule amid economic crisis and political arrests.

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Senegal’s Faye launches a new party, formalising his split with Sonko

Months of tensions between president and ex-ally culminate in split that will reshape Senegal's political landscape.

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Controversial Argentina World Cup banner gets new life in print

A workshop in Buenos Aires is offering fans free prints of ‘The Malvinas are Argentine’, recreating the divisive banner

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Israel and the cost paradox of the Iran war

Israel instigated the war on Iran and yet it has borne few of its costs.

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Chuck Russell obituary

Film-maker who reshaped The Mask as an exuberant comic spectacular and launched the film careers of Cameron Diaz and the RockThe film-maker Chuck Russell, who has died aged 74, described himself as...

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Paul Andrews, Founder of the Woodstock of U.F.O.s, Dies at 77

An annual convention in the California desert offered a safe space for believers to discuss extraterrestrial encounters, crop circles and other paranormal phenomena.

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Yemen’s health workers race to halt latest outbreak of deadly dengue fever

Health workers are battling to contain the mosquito-borne disease amid growing concern over rising infections.

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From paradise to ‘pilot zone’ disaster: Returning to destroyed Lebanon home

Sumaya Yaghi returns to what's left of her destroyed home in southern Lebanon.

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‘New education minister can’t bring my dead daughter back’

Parents of students who died by suicide following a paper leak in India say nothing can bring their loved ones back.

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Ramsay-Peaty third fastest for 50m breaststroke final

Adam Ramsay-Peaty qualifies for the 50m breaststroke final with the third fastest time at the Commonwealth Games.

co.uk

What next for India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement after education minister sacked

The weeks-long Gen Z-led protests forced a key Modi minister to resign. Where does the movement go from here?

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Will prediction market ‘catch fire’ in UK, replicating US boom?

World Cup and events like Clacton byelection is driving interest in sites such as Polymarket, with UK gamblers easily able to sidestep regulationWith more plot twists than a spy thriller, Argentina...

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Firefighters in France battle to prevent huge blaze from approaching Bordeaux

Efforts to contain wildfire that has consumed an area of four times the size of Paris impeded by windy conditionsEurope wildfires live – latest updatesAuthorities are battling to contain a huge wil...

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Women's World Matchplay LIVE! Greaves, Sherrock, Ashton go for glory in Blackpool

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What is the AI Kill Switch Act proposed in the US and how will it work?

US lawmakers introduce a bill aimed at giving the government power to order companies to shut down 'rogue' AI systems.

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Casemiro makes Inter Miami debut despite MLS investigation into transfer

Casemiro plays, Messi sits out during his post-World Cup rest, and Suarez scores to give Miami a sixth straight MLS win.

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The Accidental Hero Who Faced Down India’s Government

Abhijeet Dipke, center, at a protest in New Delhi on Saturday.

nytimes.com

Gibraltar should show Burnham a softer Brexit is the only option

The recent deal again illustrates that closer alignment with the EU offers the best of both worlds

ft.com

Iran’s army issues warning ahead of Netanyahu’s US visit

Iran says it has stopped retaliatory operations in the Gulf, but warns the war could expand if US strikes continue.

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‘Burnham bounce’ risks deflating unless focus remains on struggling households | Richard Partington

UK’s inequalities expose splits in consumer economy, with spending suffering and a decline in savings among the poorestA “Burnham bounce”, sunshine and a strong World Cup run for the men’s England...

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'Successful but dramatic' - Joshua beats Prenga after early scare

In his comeback fight, Anthony Joshua suffered two early knockdowns but recovered to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round in Saudi Arabia, to remain on course for a meeting with Ty...

co.uk

‘No accountability for settler war crimes against Palestinians’

‘No accountability for settler war crimes against Palestinians’

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68 fights unbeaten - now teenager White is aiming for gold

Teenage boxer Ruby White hopes her unbeaten run of 68 fights will take her to Commonwealth Games gold on her debut.

co.uk

Malaysia to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix F1 race in October

The race in Bahrain was rescheduled in April amid the US-Israel war on Iran and will now be held in Malaysia.

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Sinfonia of London/Wilson review – night of Technicolor masterpieces from one of the finest orchestras on the planet

Royal Albert Hall, LondonVerdi’s La Forza del Destino felt vital, cellist Jonathan Aasgaard was immaculate in Walton’s Concerto but it was John Wilson’s wizardly conducting through Respighi’s Roman...

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Anti-war protesters demand end to US use of UK airbase to strike Iran

Anti-war activists have protested outside a UK airbase over US forces using it to bomb Iran

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The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026)

Our top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.

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Is Burnham’s Oxbridge-heavy cabinet a sign of social mobility or lack of progress on class?

PM’s team can be seen as backward step even though in some ways it is more diverse. Yet its makeup points to wider access to powerRace, school, gender: the makeup of Andy Burnham’s cabinet – in cha...

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From author to anime hero: the unlikely revival of a Japanese literary star

More than seven decades after they were first released, the dark novels of Osamu Dazai have become a publishing sensation, as a new generation of readers engage with his bleakness, humour and brill...

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Why wages and productivity look set to diverge further

AI and a falling labour share of GDP risk accelerating decoupling trends across the rich world

ft.com

NASA Astronaut Chris Williams, Crewmates Return from Space Station

Concluding an eight-month science mission aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Chris Williams returned to Earth on Sunday alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and S...

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US pauses Iran strikes as Oman pursues Hormuz transit deal

Neither side launches attacks for second consecutive night as mediators seek to avert return to full-blown war

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After Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, has Iran war now reached Caspian Sea?

Iran condemns what it calls a 'hostile and criminal' Ukrainian attack on commercial vessel. How will it affect the war?

aljazeera.com

Paddle UK chief hails GB start to LA28 qualification

The British team start their Olympic qualification campaign with third place in the medal table at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Oklahoma City.

co.uk

Who is India’s new education minister?

India’s government has picked Pralhad Joshi as the new education minister after weeks of protests over exam scandals.

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Luke Combs review – regular Joe megastar brings the arena-sized party home

Murrayfield Stadium, EdinburghDespite his humble persona, the highest-selling country artist of all time has the vocal firepower and hard-hitting hits to deliver two hours of crowd-pleasin’ pyrotec...

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Israeli protesters denounce deadly settler violence

Dozens of Israeli activists protested in Tel Aviv against settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

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Three knockdowns in two rounds! Highlights of Joshua's comeback fight

Highlights of Anthony Joshua’s comeback bout with Kristian Prenga after a car crash in December, as the former world heavyweight champion returns to winning ways to set up a blockbuster all-B...

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'It's been tough' | AJ pays emotional tribute to his late close friends

An emotional Anthony Joshua dedicates his win over Kristian Prenga to his late friends who died in December's car crash. Courtesy of DAZN.

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The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried

You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.

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U.S.-Iran War Pauses for 2nd Straight Day

President Trump has struggled to decisively end the war with Iran, even as the global economic toll and number of American casualties have mounted.

nytimes.com

Burnham ‘rules out’ early election

New UK prime minister says he will stand up to Donald Trump when in Britain’s interest

ft.com

The best way to save giant sequoias may be more fire

Giant sequoias are built to withstand ordinary fires, but recent extreme wildfires killed thousands of trees that had survived for centuries or even millennia. A new analysis of about 26,400 sequoi...

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Andy Burnham says he will disagree with Trump in public if necessary

PM promises to ‘defend national interest before anything else’ in first big broadcast interview since entering No 10Andy Burnham has promised to disagree with Donald Trump if necessary, including i...

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The Cockroach Effect: Modi vs India’s Gen Z

Protests by India's Cockroach Janta Party suggest the young generation is becoming harder to intimidate and to silence.

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‘Andy Burnham can grow a moustache!’: SNL UK’s Paddy Young on breakout stardom – and impersonating the new PM

Not even a grisly hand injury could halt the rise of the Saturday Night Live UK comedian. And soon he’ll get to parody the prime minister every week. So why can’t he enjoy the good times?The day be...

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Thousands rally against Tunisia’s president five years after power grab

Thousands marched in Tunisia’s capital to demand the resignation of President Kais Saied.

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Becoming the story: Injured journalists battle to leave Gaza for treatment

Gaza journalists injured or battling illness during the war are demanding urgent medical evacuation abroad.

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Europe wildfires: more than 300,000 flee homes and holiday accommodation in France and Spain as fires rage

Fires displace people on massive scale and trigger one of the largest peacetime civilian evacuation operations ever carried out in FranceMore than 250,000 people flee wildfires in France and SpainA...

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Shania Twain’s honest playlist: ‘If Dancing Queen comes on, you rush out’

The country-pop superstar loves Abba and secretly listens to Lloyd Webber, but which British heartthrob’s single gets her out of bed in the morning?The song that changed my life There’s many criti...

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Politics chat: How the war with Iran will shape midterms, Troy Jackson enters Maine Senate race

We'll look at how the war with Iran might shape the outcome for the 2026 Midterm elections, as well as how the new Democratic senate candidate in Maine might fare against the Republican incumbent.

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Tour de France final stage shortened as emergency teams tackle wildfires

Sunday’s traditional stage in Paris has been shortened to reduce pressure on emergency services tackling wildfires.

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Spence Jr to retire after losing comeback fight

Former welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr will retire from boxing after losing his comeback fight to Tim Tszyu in Sydney.

co.uk

Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha agrees deal with Chile’s Colo Colo

The 40-year-old goalkeeper made global headlines after starring in Cape Verde’s historic run at the World Cup.

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Am I a chicken-shop lefty? Here's what a French fast food row taught me about politics | Coco Khan

Feathers are flying over the halal chicken chain Master Poulet opening a branch in gentrified Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine – it’s an issue of wealth and class we know only too wellHow do you like your prog...

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‘This is the dream job’: Labour’s Bev Craig on the battle to be Manchester mayor

Polling puts close Burnham ally in lead as she aims to defeat Reform and draw back support from revitalised GreensBev Craig was mid-squat at the gym when she was recognised for the first time as th...

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Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds

A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and clear anxiety at public tv and radio stations nationwide.

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House of Hope: New film follows a Waldorf-inspired school in the West Bank

Documentary follows children under occupation and the couple who run a holistic primary school as Israel's war persists.

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TV tonight: Ruth Madeley’s ambitious new drama about the end of the world

Ruth Jones and Iwan Rheon also star in this story about climate catastrophes and charismatic leaders. Plus: Andrew Lincoln narrates a nature series. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC One Co...

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At least 14 people have died as wildfires continue to devastate Spain. Two blazes merged into one massive fire.

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Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview

The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

co.uk

‘Scandalous, irrational and irresponsible’: French beekeepers’ fury at lifting of pesticides ban

Allowing use of two neonicotinoids to combat crop-ruining disease will kill bees and reduce harvests, union saysBeekeepers and environmentalists in France have reacted furiously after parliament ap...

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How to keep cool in a heatwave: 25 tips from the people who know best, from a Rio lifeguard to an Egyptian archaeologist

For some, scorching days and humid nights are just the norm. So how do they stay chilled and comfortable?Luis Pacherrez Antón is president of Agroperu Cooperative, a democratic collective of 102 sm...

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New front in US-Iran war escalates as Houthis fire at Saudi oil facilities

Conflict also spreads to Caspian Sea as Tehran accuses Ukraine of a deadly attack on an Iranian vessel.

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Inside the Backrooms: The internet’s creepiest place is becoming a tourist attraction

The Backrooms began as a single eerie image of empty yellow rooms, but internet users transformed it into a vast fictional world that feels disturbingly real. Through videos, games, maps, survival...

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20 Years After Its Own Outbreak, an Ugandan Town Beats Back Ebola

The Bundibugyo Ebola virus takes its name from this small town, where it was first discovered in 2007. Now, the species has returned to eastern Congo, halting life on a busy border.

nytimes.com

Maga’s creepy baby obsession won’t solve the fertility crisis

But neither will pretending that it’s merely an economic issue

ft.com

Defence giants provide record backing for military start-ups

As drones and autonomous systems transform the battlefield, traditional defence companies start to act more like venture capitalists

ft.com

Chips and drones to be at heart of Burnham’s push to ‘reindustrialise’, AI minister says

Kanishka Narayan tells FT that new prime minister views technology as way for Britain ‘to get its mojo back’

ft.com

Why workers are nostalgic for life before AI

Many white-collar professionals worry about the tech inhibiting creativity and making errors

ft.com

China pours funding into green energy deals as Iran war hits oil demand

Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative takes advantage of rise in appetite for renewables as Middle East conflict drags on

ft.com

The Curse of Love Island review – the deaths are more complex than this documentary can handle

This show tries to grapple with the fact that three people associated with the reality juggernaut have killed themselves. But it forgets that the dating series doesn’t exist in a vacuumIn summer 20...

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Left-wing Democrats are on a winning run - but can they lure back crucial swing voters?

They have seen a flurry of recent wins, but Michigan will test their ability to win back working-class voters in crucial states.

co.uk

Hidden genetic diversity helped inbred brown tree snakes conquer guam

A notorious snake invasion that devastated Guam’s native birds may have succeeded because the reptiles carried hidden genetic advantages. Using advanced long-read DNA sequencing, researchers uncove...

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French wildfires trigger mass evacuations around Bordeaux

Around 200,000 people have been evacuated around Bordeaux as wildfires tear through southwestern France.

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Israel arrests nine at Tel Aviv protest against West Bank settler violence

Protest group says at least 200 demonstrated in Israeli capital a day after major escalation of West Bank violence.

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Monday.com is the latest tech company to blame AI for layoffs — here are 20 others

A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.

techcrunch.com

Impressive Liverpool beat Sunderland in Iraola's first game in charge

Andoni Iraola won his first match in charge of Liverpool as his new side produced an impressive display to beat Sunderland 4-2 in their opening game of their summer tour of the US.

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Impressive Liverpool beat Sunderland in Iraola's first game in charge

Andoni Iraola won his first match in charge of Liverpool as his new side produced an impressive display to beat Sunderland 4-2 in their opening game of their summer tour of the US.

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The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label

New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.

co.uk

Bolsonaro’s son begins Brazil presidential bid with Netanyahu, Milei kudos

Right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro attracts foreign support, but struggles in polls ahead of matchup with Lula.

aljazeera.com

Would you pay $58.5m to live in this iconic New York building?

With its renovation nearly complete, the Flatiron is ready for its next - and most extravagant - phase of life.

co.uk

Iran war live: Tehran summons Ukraine diplomats over Caspian Sea attack

Tehran says the Ukranian attack killed at least one sailor and wounded another.

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