France Records Its First-Ever Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud Amid Record-Smashing Fires
Extreme fire conditions on the ground have created unprecedented conditions in the atmosphere.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-07-27
Glover quashes Aimpoint protest rumours following shoe removal
Lucas Glover insisted that kicking off his shoes during a recent PGA Tour event was to prevent spike marks, rather than a silent protest against the AimPoint putting technique.
skysports.com
Bill McGlaughlin, Who Unlocked Classical Music for Many, Dies at 82
His public-radio programs “Saint Paul Sunday” and “Exploring Music” were, at their height, listened to by hundreds of thousands of people a week.
nytimes.com
New technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England
The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
co.uk
Papers: Man City hopeful Rodri will sign new deal - but braced for Real bid
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
skysports.com
A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque
As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.
co.uk
Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme
Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.
co.uk
Young and Hahn win England's first athletics golds
Sprinters Thomas Young and Sophie Hahn pick up gold medals for England on the opening night of athletics at the Commonwealth Games.
co.uk
US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of teen
The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.
co.uk
Betye Saar, Artist Who Upended Black Stereotypes, Dies at 99
Bettye Saar in 2019.
nytimes.com
Glasgow roars for new Scottish heroes as Sandilands & Bryce claim glory
Day one of the athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games was set up perfectly to be the final act in Eilish McColgan's odyssey. Luckily for Glasgow, other heroes emerged.
co.uk
Video shows man subdued after stabbing three women in Paris
Three women were wounded, two of them seriously, in a knife attack near Porte de Clichy in Paris.
aljazeera.com
Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow mail-in voting restrictions
A lower court blocked the mail-in ballot restrictions, ruling Trump lacked authority to change state election rules.
aljazeera.com
Satya Nadella says companies that trust one AI for everything may not survive
Businesses that rely wholly on the major AI labs ultimately won't survive, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicts.
techcrunch.com
'Medal dream didn't come true but my other dream is fighting brain cancer'
Little over two years ago, Archie Goodburn's world fell apart when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Now he is competing at the Commonwealth Games.
co.uk
Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes
The US president says "there is a good chance that something could happen", as Iran denies direct talks are taking place.
co.uk
Nvidia plans $250bn push to bolster OpenAI’s infrastructure ambitions
Political backlash grows as US states propose bans on new data centres, raising challenges for Nvidia and AI industry.
aljazeera.com
New Firefighting Technologies Could Help Battle Blazes Like Those in France and Spain
Climate change is upping the odds of major wildfires, creating a need for new tools to combat them.
wired.com
As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?
The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.
co.uk
Hopes of return to diplomacy as US-Iran hold fire for third day
Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan work to restart ceasefire talks amid fragile pause in hostilities.
aljazeera.com
NI's Olympic champions struggle on medal-less Monday
BBC Sport NI looks at Olympic champions Rhys McClenaghan and Daniel Wiffen's struggles as both missed out on Commonwealth medals on Monday.
co.uk
Big Tech credit risks rise sharply as AI spending soars
Investors are increasingly concerned over rush of borrowing to fund huge investments in data centres
ft.com
Will Peru’s new leader Keiko Fujimori reject her father’s legacy?
Keiko Fujimori was elected president and many people are sceptical she will be able to unite Peru as promised.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI hacking incident is ‘warning shot’ on cyber security, Microsoft’s AI chief warns
Software giant says ‘no choice’ but to develop AI defences against onslaught of automated attacks
ft.com
Thea Energy lands $20M federal grant to build its magnets for fusion reactors
Fusion power startup Thea Energy snagged a $20 million award from ARPA-E to scale production of its high-temperature superconducting magnets.
techcrunch.com
As rivals chase acquisitions, Peacock bets on bundles through a new deal with YouTube
While much of the streaming industry is focused on mergers and acquisitions, NBCUniversal is expanding its reach through partnerships, with its latest move bringing Peacock directly to YouTube. On...
techcrunch.com
DHS Official Resigns, Citing ‘War on Immigrants’
The outgoing executive director of the Office of Homeland Security Statistics is one of very few federal officials to speak out against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
wired.com
British court dismisses Bahrain’s bid to block activists’ spyware lawsuit
Ruling establishes that countries using spyware on people in the UK can be sued.
aljazeera.com
Injured Draper withdraws on eve of another tournament
Former British number one Jack Draper withdraws from another event because of issues around his recurring long-term arm injury.
co.uk
Team Wales captain Breen claims sprint silver
Team Wales captain Olivia Breen earns the first Welsh medal in athletics with a silver in the T38 100m final with a season's best of 12.86 seconds.
co.uk
Trump takes economic message to Michigan amid dwindling popularity
US president is suffering from low approval ratings in state that has become 'ground zero' for his trade policies.
aljazeera.com
PSA: Your Claude shared chats and Artifacts may have ended up on Google
An untold number of Claude chats and Artifacts — the interactive mini apps and documents users can build inside Claude — were found publicly searchable on Google over the weekend, after Reddit user...
techcrunch.com
Has Burnham kept his promise to do better on Israel’s war on Gaza?
Will Britain's new cabinet change the country’s role in Israel’s war on Gaza?
aljazeera.com
Unreleased footage reveals Lindsey Graham’s push for war on Iran
Unreleased documentary footage shows late US Senator Lindsey Graham celebrating the war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Private Claude Chats Exposed in Google and Bing Search Results
The screwup shows how tricky it can be to stop web crawlers from making ostensibly private conversations with AI chatbots entirely too public.
wired.com
Draper withdraws from DC Open with arm injury
Jack Draper has withdrawn from the DC Open with a left arm injury.
skysports.com
Wiffen finishes fourth in tough 800m final
Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen agonisingly misses out on a bronze medal in a tough 800m freestyle final as he finishes fourth at the Tollcross Swimming Centre.
co.uk
Spain protests mass ‘touristification’ of Mallorca
Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Palma to denounce mass tourism.
aljazeera.com
Leeds close to club-record deal for Trafford
Leeds United are close to agreeing a club-record deal with Manchester City for goalkeeper James Trafford.
skysports.com
As Communities Unite Against Europe’s Wildfires, Politicians Trade Blows
Wildfires in Europe have fueled political spats.
nytimes.com
UN eyeing potential Israeli war crimes in Lebanon
High Commissioner Turk discusses displacement and trauma in Lebanon, asserting Israel is violating international law.
aljazeera.com
Pakistan-administered Kashmir opens polls in violence-wracked vote
First of three rounds of voting held after weeks of protests during which dozens of people were killed.
aljazeera.com
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams to Discuss Space Station Mission
NASA astronaut Chris Williams will recap his recent eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station during a news conference at 2:45 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Aug. 4, from the agency’s Johnson S...
nasa.gov
Are the US and Iran heading towards a forever war?
Marc Lamont Hill speaks with sociologist Ali Kadivar on what history shows about the risk of a US forever war in Iran.
aljazeera.com
Microsoft launches its first cybersecurity model, plus a new agentic cybersecurity system
Microsoft bolstered its AI cybersecurity offerings this week with the launch of its first AI security model and a new security platform.
techcrunch.com
Burnham’s Ukraine gambit is a symbolic start for PM who wants to look inward
New prime minister wants to focus at home, but his first week already suggests the world has other plansIt took just seven days in office for Andy Burnham to meet his first world leader. As he welc...
theguardian.com
O'Sullivan sets deadline to win record eighth snooker world title
Ronnie O'Sullivan has set himself a deadline of winning a record-breaking eighth World Snooker Championship by 2028 and revealed he will retire from the sport if required to play qualifying matches.
skysports.com
Amazon’s new satellite network for mobile phones could turn up the heat on SpaceX
Amazon is expanding its plans for providing satellite connectivity to mobile phones.
techcrunch.com
Will Andy Burnham charm Volodymyr Zelenskyy? – podcast
Andy Burnham’s first overseas visitor will be the Ukrainian prime minister, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a show of the UK’s ‘unwavering support’ for the country. But what else do we know about our new p...
theguardian.com
NASA Science Soars During August Total Solar Eclipse
Each time the Moon covers the Sun during a total solar eclipse — darkening daytime skies and briefly revealing the Sun’s ethereal outer atmosphere, the corona — it presents new opportunities to bet...
nasa.gov
Clean sweep? What the rest of 2026 looks like for Littler
When Luke Littler arrived in Blackpool for the World Matchplay he made one thing clear: the outcome of this tournament would determine how the rest of his 2026 unfolded.
skysports.com
Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups
Drones launched at Saudi, Jordan and Iraq suggest Iran, or linked groups, may be testing US as it mulls new strategy.
aljazeera.com
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 16
The US-Iran war has slowed, with both sides giving diplomacy a chance through regional mediators.
aljazeera.com
Burnham welcomes Zelenskyy as first international guest
Andy Burnham, Britain’s new prime minister, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the United Kingdom.
aljazeera.com
Social care reform in England: how could we pay to fix a ‘broken system’?
Many across the political spectrum agree the system needs fixing – but there is no consensus on how to fund reformThe prime minister, Andy Burnham, has said the adult social care system in England...
theguardian.com
Trump says Israel ‘would not survive’ without US
Remarks come ahead of meeting where Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to make case for expanding war with Iran
ft.com
Burnham doles out jobs in bid to avert Labour unrest
PM has appointed 61 private parliamentary secretaries, an unpaid role that binds the holder to vote with the government
ft.com
Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".
co.uk
New UK PM Burnham assures Zelenskyy of continuing Ukraine support
Burnham is the fifth British prime minister to deal with President Zelenskyy since the war on Ukraine started in 2022.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on Europe’s wildfires: politics must catch up with the new reality | Editorial
At a time when the quickening pace of global heating has never been clearer, climate policies are being deprioritisedA new and ominous word has entered the vocabulary of firefighters struggling to...
theguardian.com
Platner energized Maine's Democrats. Jackson's challenge will be to keep them engaged
Democrats have a new candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine: Troy Jackson. In one of the country's most closely-watched races, he'll have less than 100 days to make his case.
npr.org
OpenAI’s Hugging Face breach has reignited the debate over alignment and control
OpenAI's Hugging Face breach has reignited debate over AI alignment and control, exposing competing views on whether increasingly capable AI should be better aligned, better contained, or both.
techcrunch.com
Andy Burnham seeks cross-party agreement on future of social care
PM promises lasting solution for England but Tories rule out backing changes funded by tax rises or borrowingAndy Burnham has pledged to work collaboratively with other parties to find a lasting so...
theguardian.com
India suspends police officer for firing AK-47 at student protesters
An Indian police officer has been suspended after firing an AK-47 rifle at students protesting over leaked exam papers.
aljazeera.com
Chad to join raft of withdrawals from International Criminal Court
Chad becomes the fifth country to withdraw from the ICC recently, amid rising US pressure and accusations of bias.
aljazeera.com
English football proposes trial to tackle goalkeeper timeouts
The top leagues in English football are set to trial new measures designed to tackle goalkeeper tactical timeouts in the upcoming season.
skysports.com
France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.
co.uk
Burnham brings members of Socialist Campaign Group into government
Appointment of three ministerial aides is first time members of Labour’s most leftwing faction have held government positionsAndy Burnham has appointed three new ministerial aides from Labour’s mos...
theguardian.com
O'Sullivan makes winning start to season in Shanghai
Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a comfortable start to the new snooker season as he wins in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.
co.uk
Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year
Police said they engaged in a high-speed car chase but failed to arrest the suspect, who remains at large. Three people were arrested in June after a similar attack.
co.uk
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Returns to Earth
NASA astronaut Chris Williams is all smiles in this July 26, 2026, photo taken shortly after he landed with Expedition 74 Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, and Sergei Mikaev in Kazakhstan....
nasa.gov
Threads users can now chat with Meta AI in their DMs
Meta on Monday said it is rolling out its Meta AI chatbot within Threads' DMs, giving users a way to chat with the AI assistant.
techcrunch.com
Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".
co.uk
India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protesters Disperse, But Questions Remain on Education and Dissent
Sonam Wangchuk, an education activist, went on a hunger strike for 26 days to support the youth protests. Pictured in blue, center, he paid homage at a Mahatma Gandhi memorial site in New Delhi on...
nytimes.com
A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?
A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.
co.uk
‘It felt like being in a disaster movie’: inside the evacuation from France’s Bordeaux wildfires
Residents describe their fear as they were forced to leave their homes by the ‘extremely intense and unpredictable’ blazeSitting in their suburban apartment in Mérignac on the outskirts of Bordeaux...
theguardian.com
Nvidia bets billions on Ilya Sutskever’s AI breakthrough
Safe Superintelligence will use Vera Rubin chips to rapidly expand computing capacity for its secretive research
ft.com
Iran: Currently no negotiations with the US
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Monday that Iran is not seeking negotiations with US.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Swift Sees ‘Wandering’ Mega Black Hole Shredding Star
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory captured an “orphan” black hole lighting up as it devoured a star on the outskirts of a faraway galaxy. These phenomena are rare to begin with, and none had ev...
nasa.gov
Swathes of Cairngorms unrecognisable after 12 days of ‘cataclysmic’ wildfires
With large areas still burning, damage from national park’s worst blaze could take decades, if not longer, to put rightIt is the jewel in the crown of the Highlands, one of Scotland’s most impressi...
theguardian.com
Google’s AI search is rapidly becoming the default, new data shows
Google’s AI Overviews now appear in 43% of searches, underscoring how quickly AI-generated answers are becoming the default way people discover information online.
techcrunch.com
Inside Joe Manchin's new quest to elect more Independents to Congress
The former West Virginia senator was a lifelong Democrat before deciding to register as an independent two years ago. He now wants to create similar pathways for other politicians in both parties.
npr.org
GB News pundit Matthew Torbitt pleads guilty to fraud while Labour aide
Torbitt admits to two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to his parliamentary expensesA GB News pundit has admitted fraud in relation to his parliamentary expenses when he was a La...
theguardian.com
Chile captures fugitive convicted of singer Victor Jara's murder under Pinochet
Nelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military coup in 1973.
co.uk
Inside the Wild Rescue Mission That Took 4 Beluga Whales to Chicago
Beluga whales were in danger of getting euthanized after a Canadian theme park went bust. WIRED spoke with some of the scientists behind the groundbreaking rescue mission.
wired.com
When it comes to predicting the future, why are TV writers better than politicians? | Zoe Williams
From BBC drama The Rapture on the climate crisis to Apple’s Criminal Record on the rise of the far right, culture often sees what politics fails toIn the BBC’s new apocalypse drama, The Rapture, th...
theguardian.com
Power up your AI infrastructure! A first look at the Smart Systems Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the Smart Systems Stage will be where energy, infrastructure, and technology collide, covering everything from fusion breakthroughs to the grid strain AI is putting on t...
techcrunch.com
Why Venezuela is leaving the ICC
Venezuela is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against the Global South.
aljazeera.com
Why a new war in Yemen could be different for the Houthis
Recent developments strengthen anti-Houthi forces in Yemen as signs indicate that a re-eruption of the war is imminent.
aljazeera.com
Labour overtakes Reform in voter poll for first time since March 2025
Labour up four points to 28% while Reform falls to 24% as Andy Burnham apparently wins favour for cost of living focusUK politics live – latest updatesLabour has overtaken Reform UK in a voter inte...
theguardian.com
Cycling in rude health thanks to awesome Pogacar and stringent testing
Tour de France fans were spoilt for choice in Paris when it came to drinking in the drama of cycling's greatest race.
co.uk
Ilya Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence partners with Nvidia to scale its AI research
After two years in stealth, Safe Superintelligence has announced a long-term partnership with Nvidia as it prepares to scale to its next phase.
techcrunch.com
Burnham rejects northern Labour MPs’ call to abolish council tax
Downing Street says it is not considering replacing the levy and stamp duty with a new property tax
ft.com
‘I would be ashamed to have written any part of this’: Odyssey translator Emily Wilson attacks Nolan blockbuster
Wilson, whose work on Homer’s epic was praised by Nolan, said his film was grandiose and superficial with ‘nothing convincing to say’ Emily Wilson, the classic...
theguardian.com
England netball team return to winning ways
England bounce back from a difficult loss to world number one side Australia with a 73-38 victory over Malawi at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
co.uk
NASA to Cover Three US Spacewalks, Host Preview News Conference
NASA will provide coverage as astronauts venture outside the International Space Station during three spacewalks in August to continue upgrading solar arrays, replace a communications antenna, and...
nasa.gov
‘You say genocide, I say war’: Boy George releases pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again
Culture Club singer sings ‘I stand with the Jews / I don’t feel brave, I just need to behave like a human’, in song defending Israel’s response to Hamas attackBoy George has released a new song ent...
theguardian.com
McClenaghan finishes sixth in pommel horse final
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan finishes sixth and misses out on a medal in the men's pommel horse final.
co.uk
South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest
Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.
co.uk
Amazon targets Musk’s Starlink with satellite constellation for mobile services
Tech giant files to launch more than 5,000 satellites to provide global consumer service
ft.com
Amazon targets Musk’s Starlink with satellite constellation for mobile services
Tech giant files to launch more than 5,000 satellites to provide global consumer service
ft.com
Carly Simon shares Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and says music has ‘rescued’ her
Singer-songwriter also had surgery to treat carcinoma on her face, leading her to ‘withdraw from public view’The musician Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson’s disease in a statement sh...
theguardian.com
Bill Oddie: the comedy legend tragically undervalued by the BBC
The beloved star of The Goodies went on to become TV’s most famous birdwatcher. But behind these triumphs were pain, frustration and mental health issues that led him to leave the show he loved• Bi...
theguardian.com
Wildfires Live Updates: Spain and France Fight to Contain Blazes as Extreme Heat Threatens New Fires
Firefighters in eastern Spain were working to hold back a worsening wildfire on Monday. The crisis has forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate in central Spain and southwest France.
nytimes.com
'Give him his passport' - Hearn backs British champion's citizenship fight
British champion Bilal Fawaz has lived in the UK for more than 20 years but is fighting for British citizenship - his story features in a new BBC documentary.
co.uk
Five years after Saied’s power grab, Tunisians are no better off
Tunisia has seen no economic benefit from power consolidation, while liberties have dwindled.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Hubble Shows Star Formation in Andromeda Galaxy Winding Down
NASA’s Hubble finds that star formation in the Andromeda galaxy has undergone a 500-million-year decline.
nasa.gov
Gunther von Hagens, creator of Body Worlds and plastination, dies aged 81
Controversial anatomist’s body ‘will definitely be plastinated’ in line with his wishes, a spokesperson saidGunther von Hagens, who developed a technique for permanently preserving human bodies in...
theguardian.com
Australian court rejects racial discrimination appeal by Pauline Hanson
Court upholds earlier ruling that a post directed at Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi was unlawful.
aljazeera.com
Guyana Ferry Tragedy Exposes Political Rifts in Oil-Rich Country
A vigil for people who died in ferry sinking this month in Georgetown, Guyana.
nytimes.com
‘There’s so much magic!’: how we made Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
‘The ripple of energy and anticipation from the audience was almost visual. It was like opening a new Star Wars film – I didn’t hear a phone go off once’My initial response when I was asked if I wa...
theguardian.com
More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February
The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".
co.uk
Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Brighton's Welbeck
Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck, with the 35-year-old keen to join new manager Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge.
co.uk
English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
English football is set to implement a radical trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season, BBC Sport can reveal.
co.uk
Second again - why has Scheffler stopped winning?
World number one Scottie Scheffler has not won a tournament since January, but what's the reason?
co.uk
German officials call for tighter extremism laws after Berlin Pride attack
Alternative für Deutschland, topping polls ahead of state elections, accuses government of failing to tackle Islamist radicalismEurope live – latest updatesGerman officials have called for a tighte...
theguardian.com
Gaza student tops national exams despite war and displacement
Gaza’s Saba Rabah ranked first in Palestine's national high school exams amid Israel’s genocidal war.
aljazeera.com
Robertson receives first Scotland call-up as Ihsan & Jones return
Lyle Robertson receives a first senior Scotland call-up for August's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 series against Canada and the United Arab Emirates.
co.uk
'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81
The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.
co.uk
Students, staff work to bring the Islamic University of Gaza back to life
The university is looking to continue educating Palestinians amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Rienzi review – Wagner’s early opera makes its Bayreuth debut as a frenzied contemporary election drama
Bayreuth festival theatre, BayreuthAlexandra Szemerédy and Magdolna Parditka’s production swaps 14th-century Rome for an abstract near future in an over-busy staging . Jennifer Holloway’s Adriano i...
theguardian.com
New Heat Wave Could Intensify Wildfires in France and Spain
Soaring temperatures in parts of France, Spain and Portugal could combine with dry conditions and strong winds to worsen the wildfire threat. It is the fourth heat wave to affect Europe since May.
nytimes.com
Jodrell Bank Observatory facing closure after major funder cuts support
Scientists say decision is blow to UK astronomy as deep space observatory is home to world-leading facilitiesJodrell Bank Observatory, which runs a world-leading network of radio telescopes, is fac...
theguardian.com
‘It came out of real frustration’: the 90s activist network that set fires to save a burning planet
Matthew Wolfe’s Fires in the Night examines Earth Liberation Front, a US eco-anarchist movement, and its legacy of radical environmentalismAre echoes of 1990s radical environmentalism returning lou...
theguardian.com
Haex – a wilder, weirder open-world adventure
The debut from Scandinavian outfit Dead Astronauts promises shooting, survival, and, in a shake-up to the genre, seeds that terraform its pristine world right before your eyesThe wilds of the sub-A...
theguardian.com
US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters
Coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks in bid to fast-track the compound’s useA coalition of 17 environmental groups is demanding the Environmental Protection Agency reject a n...
theguardian.com
Littler wants to be 'greatest darts player ever' - how close is he to Taylor?
Luke Littler has reiterated his dream to become the ‘greatest darts player ever’ after his dominant Betfred World Matchplay title defence, with the world No 1’s latest win drawing...
skysports.com
Italy’s search for national football coach stumbles over Russia links
Andrea Pirlo, tipped to revive struggling team, is a global ambassador for Russian betting company
ft.com
'Pressure is on Antonelli' - Norris not ruling out title fightback
Lando Norris has not ruled out mounting a title fightback and says all the pressure is on Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
skysports.com
Fifa’s Infantino lashes out at World Cup critics ‘consumed by hate’
Detractors missed out on ‘joy’ of ‘best show in the world’, says president of football’s governing body
ft.com
Home Office blocking evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza
Refugee family reunions in limbo, despite Foreign Office saying it is ready get people out of war-torn territoryThe Home Office is blocking the evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza,...
theguardian.com
Brexit ‘reset’ could constrain UK’s freedom of movement on trade
If Brussels pursues economic defences against Beijing, London might feel pressure to follow suit
ft.com
Heat From France’s Wildfires Creates a ‘Fire Cloud,’ or Pyrocumulonimbus
Smoke from wildfires north of the Arcachon basin in southwestern France last week.
nytimes.com
Photos: France, Spain battle ‘monster’ wildfires as more heat looms
France and Spain are battling vast wildfires that have forced more than 325,000 people to flee, as a new heatwave looms.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine, Iran and how regional wars go global
Conflicts in Europe and Asia are overlapping and two rival blocs may be forming
ft.com
How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".
co.uk
CBSO/Yamada review – Poulenc and Adams pairing is stylish, witty and thrilling
Royal Albert Hall, LondonLucas and Arthur Jussen brought fun and energy to Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos, and John Adams’ Harmonium was monumental and moving in the City of Birmingham Orchestra...
theguardian.com
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.
co.uk
PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling
Experts who helped Burnham draw up Manchester carbon neutral pledge say backtracking would send wrong message amid wildfires and heatwavesEurope wildfires – latest updatesLeading climate scientists...
theguardian.com
Brighton captain Symonds signs new 'long-term' deal
Brighton captain Maisie Symonds signs a new contract, described by the club as long-term.
co.uk
Biden, Carney and Oasis: How the world is celebrating Mayo's All-Ireland win
Mayo finally ended a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title on Sunday.
co.uk
Tom Holland says some of his films are ‘shit’ and people shouldn’t see them
Speaking to the Dish podcast, it is unclear which films he was referring to, though the Spider-Man and Odyssey star said he was ‘super proud’ of both of thoseSpider-Man and Odyssey star Tom Holland...
theguardian.com
Charli xcx portrait added to National Portrait Gallery collection
Pop star is celebrated as ‘one of the defining cultural figures of her generation’ by gallery, which acquires Brat-era portrait by Harley WeirA portrait of Charli xcx has been added to the National...
theguardian.com
Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm
Doctors and MPs urge more scrutiny of £300m deal for company behind system used by most GPs in EnglandUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesA US private equity firm will ta...
theguardian.com
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
co.uk
York appoint Lindsey after shock Maynard sacking
York City appoint former Crawley Town boss Scott Lindsey as their new head coach, one day after sacking title-winning Stuart Maynard.
co.uk
3 Best Smart Ring Models: Oura, RingConn, and Samsung (2026)
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus, unlike most smartwatches, it doesn’t need to be charged every day.
wired.com
Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest - what is Vinicius Jr's future?
With Real Madrid renewing contract talks and Arsenal showing interest, there may be no more intriguing transfer situation right now than Vinicius Jr's future.
co.uk
The Phantom Pain of Rojava review – Kurdish veterans of the war against IS tell story of courage and survival
Maryam Ebrahimi’s documentary about a home for survivors of the war in northern Syria is tender, gentle and incredibly movingSpeaking over footage filmed at the funeral of a female army commander,...
theguardian.com
‘The greatest album never made’: the untold story of George Michael’s secret, star-packed duets project
Suing his record label and sick of being a sex symbol, the singer spent 1992 working on the Trojan Souls for stars including Aretha Franklin and Bryan Ferry. Now, newly released studio footage show...
theguardian.com
This Is Donald Trump’s AI Brain Trust
“It’s not an argument with two sides, it’s an argument with 10 sides,” one senior administration official tells WIRED about how US AI policy is being shaped.
wired.com
ITV confirmed as 2027 Rugby World Cup broadcaster
ITV will show next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia, extending the broadcaster's coverage of the tournament to a 10th successive edition.
co.uk
Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film
Musk has backed a European film, called Citizen Vigilante, that critics say spreads an anti-immigrant message.
co.uk
Unauthorised version of Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey shared on X
A high-quality pirated version of the summer’s hit movie was leaked on Elon Musk’s X platform and viewed more than 3m times before being removed A leaked copy of The Odyssey has been taken down fro...
theguardian.com
Sam Altman says AI has entered ‘singularity’: Should we be worried?
The 'singularity' refers to the point at which AI outpaces human intelligence and becomes difficult to control.
aljazeera.com
FIFA’s Infantino issues letter, accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate
FIFA faced criticism over several issues during the tournament, including a debate over US visa restrictions for teams.
aljazeera.com
How the Iran-Backed Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Conflict
Houthi supporters during a protest in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, this month.
nytimes.com
Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed
As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing drugs to help those who contract the virus or who are particularly vulnerable.
wired.com
Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X
Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.
co.uk
Bill Oddie, naturalist and broadcaster, dies aged 85
Coming to fame in The Goodies, Oddie was later known for his wildlife expertise and presented BBC SpringwatchThe writer, comedian and conservationist Bill Oddie has died aged 85. Having come to pro...
theguardian.com
Your dreams aren’t random. Your brain is rewriting reality
Dreams are not random mental noise. A large study of more than 3,700 dream and waking reports found that what we experience during sleep is shaped by both our personalities and the world around us....
sciencedaily.com
Diomande, Real Madrid ‘agree terms’ for transfer of Leipzig winger
After an impressive campaign at the FIFA World Cup, Yan Diomande will reportedly join world's richest football club.
aljazeera.com
‘The plane movie I’ll watch anytime’: why Up in the Air is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers’ most pleasurable comfort films is a journey through US airports with George ClooneyAirports have always been my happy place. From shiny citadels jutting out of...
theguardian.com
Glitched into empty space: why video games are obsessed with the Backrooms
The horror movie sensation of 2026 has its roots in gaming’s discovery of ‘noclip’ – and the hidden virtual realms that could be opened up inside games. Developers explain how everyone got lost in...
theguardian.com
Soundcore Nebula P1i Projector Review: New Design, Classic Pitfalls
I tested the Soundcore Nebula P1i, an affordable projector, to see if it could overcome the typical drawbacks that most budget projectors suffer from.
wired.com
It’s Becoming Clear Why Black Holes Never Run Out of Fuel
Black holes eject powerful energy jets that blow away the surrounding gas to great distances. So how can they continue to grow?
wired.com
Death toll from Pakistan monsoon rains, floods tops 100
Punjab’s monsoon season usually lasts until September, and more rain is expected this week.
aljazeera.com
Greta Thunberg joins London rally in support of Indian students
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined a London rally in support of India’s Cockroach Janta Party-led student movement.
aljazeera.com
World’s oldest professional footballer scores first goal in years
World’s oldest professional footballer scores first goal in years
aljazeera.com
The AI military complex: Which are the main companies in it?
Billions of dollars are flowing into a handful of companies now leading the AI transformation of militaries.
aljazeera.com
Infantino tells Fifa critics to 'meditate, pray or watch football'
Fifa president Gianni Infantino tells critics to "meditate, pray or watch a football match" instead of "spreading hate and false rumours" about him and the World Cup.
co.uk
New exhibition to explore how Georgia O’Keeffe’s desert home shaped her art
Show will exhibit 18 works never shown before in the UK, and offer deeper insight into an often misunderstood artistAs soon as Georgia O’Keeffe was shown Ghost Ranch, she knew it was her place.The...
theguardian.com
A Dairy Story review – giving cows and calves a happier life through progressive farming
Filled with shots of emerald pastures and gambolling animals, this documentary shows that challenging accepted practices can benefit animals and the environmentA new addition to the ranks of neo-ru...
theguardian.com
What If We Got AI Right? by Eleanor Drage review – avoiding apocalypse
The academic’s ambitious guide to the ethics of tech falls short of its promise to provide meaningful answersThe AI ethicist Eleanor Drage believes that to thrive alongside artificial intelligence,...
theguardian.com
Police hunt darts match attacker in lobster suit
Images are released of a man thought to have attacked another man at the World Darts Championship.
co.uk
Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time
The Tour triumph marks the Slovenian's third win in a row and draws him level with four others on the all-time list
aljazeera.com
Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape
The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.
co.uk
Chinese chipmaker shares surge 470% in blockbuster stock market debut
The company's shares soared by 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.
co.uk
Record Spurs spend shows new ambition - Van de Ven
Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's record spending highlights a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season.
co.uk
Burnham is master of his message for now. But he should know this: media foes will offer no respite | Tom Baldwin
While the new PM’s slick social media operation can help him bypass the hostile press that devoured Starmer, he will still need friends in the fourth estateAndy Burnham has been in politics long en...
theguardian.com
Littler soars to new heights at Matchplay: 'What do other players cling onto now?'
Sky Sports Darts' Mark Webster believes that Luke Littler's winning run at the World Matchplay is the "best major campaign we have ever seen" and with it, he has sent a message to the rest of his c...
skysports.com
With less than 100 days left until Election Day, how the midterms are shaping up
There are now fewer than 100 days until Election Day in November. Here's how NPR's Mara Liasson sees the midterm campaign shaping up.
npr.org
Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after deadly Caspian Sea strike
Abbas Araghchi says the Ukrainian attack on the Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea 'cannot go unanswered'.
aljazeera.com
Australian court upholds racial discrimination ruling against Pauline Hanson
One Nation leader loses bid to overturn ruling that she racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi.
co.uk
Three dead and several injured in shooting at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle
Several others, including a two-year-old boy, were also injured. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says a suspect is in custody.
co.uk
Alonso has 'plan' for playing Rogers with Palmer
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer.
co.uk
‘The city isn’t built for heat’: how extreme weather puts London’s rough sleepers at risk
As heatwaves make the capital increasingly dangerous, outreach workers warn that vulnerable people face barriers to finding water and cool spaces“You’ve just got to bear it. It’s like being in a ho...
theguardian.com
The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency creator makes the world happier: best podcasts of the week
Author Alexander McCall Smith’s new series is an attempt to use short fiction to make listeners feel better about the world. Plus, what happened when two London gangsters decided to make a film?Whi...
theguardian.com
International Cowboy Day celebrations in Nairobi – in pictures
Observed annually on the fourth Saturday of July, International Cowboy Day celebrates the history, culture and legacy of the American west, and has a growing following in Kenya and other parts of A...
theguardian.com
Gaining Ground by Joan Barfoot review – Anne Enright celebrates a landmark feminist novel
Half a century on, this tale of a woman who abandons her children in search of her self remains thrillingly originalThere is a growing literature of maternal flight: novels about women who leave no...
theguardian.com
Valentina and the MUOSters review – US military surveillance in Sicily triggers family discord on the ground
A young woman strives for self-reliance as local people protest the US military communications system that has landed in their rural townThe title of Francesca Scalisi’s documentary evokes a 1950s...
theguardian.com
Climate change presents new threat to Philippines’ UNESCO rice terraces
Limited government resources undercut efforts of Ifugao people to safeguard heritage site from extreme weather effects.
aljazeera.com
Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats
The fight over refugee representation has revived longstanding questions about democracy, autonomy and political power.
aljazeera.com
All eyes on Greater Manchester ahead of mayoral election
Voters in Greater Manchester will go to the polls on Thursday to choose Andy Burnham's successor as mayor.
co.uk
A TV and cinema calamity could be disastrous for what you watch and what you know. Act now to stop that | Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumberbatch and Benedict Wong
The Paramount-Warner Bros merger is being fought in the US and UK. Britain’s culture secretary knows the risks and can intervene. She shouldThough it has yet to become front-page news in the UK, yo...
theguardian.com
Reform UK levy on employing overseas staff ‘would harm NHS and social care’
Exclusive: Experts say policy could also cause shortages of school teachers and drive some universities to bankruptcyReform UK’s plan to make employers pay an annual levy for overseas staff would h...
theguardian.com
Andy Burnham vows to use his ‘political capital’ to fix social care system
PM says that without rapid action the NHS could effectively collapse, in first full interview since entering No 10Andy Burnham has pledged to use “whatever political capital I have” to finally fix...
theguardian.com
Laura Kuenssberg: Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM
Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.
co.uk
In Memphis, an 'anti-crime' task force quietly turned into an ICE crackdown
The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump has said he wants to replicate it elsewhere.
npr.org
Kalshi attacks Wisconsin law banning election bets as 'voter suppression'
The spat between the leading prediction market company and a key battleground state could be a glimpse into the next major fight between states and the fast-growing industry.
npr.org
Protests erupt in Libya’s Tripoli as anger grows over power cuts
Protesters shut roads and ministries in Tripoli as a civil disobedience campaign over power cuts spreads to more areas.
aljazeera.com
Firefighters battle wildfires in Spain’s eastern Castellon province
Wildfires in Spain’s Castellon region have burnt more than 4,300 hectares and forced 15,000 residents to evacuate.
aljazeera.com
Thousands march in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid election unrest
Thousands gathered in Rawalakot before marching towards Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
aljazeera.com
Vendor’s livestream captures chaos as gunfire erupts at Seattle Center
A vendor livestreaming from the Bite of Seattle festival captured the moment shots rang out near the Space Needle.
aljazeera.com
After 241 days in orbit this NASA astronaut is finally home
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Roscosmos cosmonauts are back on Earth after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station. Their journey covered more than 102 million miles and in...
sciencedaily.com
‘I thought it didn’t stand a cat’s chance in hell’: Andrew Ridgeley on Wham’s surreal trip to China
Four decades after he and George Michael became the first western pop act to tour the country, Ridgeley recalls silent gigs, awkward embassy receptions – and the ‘bloody ludicrous’ hiring of Lindsa...
theguardian.com
Furious review – a proper grownup thriller that’s powered by sheer female rage
This crime drama about a female serial killer is enormously entertaining TV that demands you pay attentionFurious is well named. It is powered throughout its eight-episode run by an unfaltering cur...
theguardian.com
‘My mother was 4ft 11in and scared the hell out of people’ – Sean Astin on child stardom, The Lord of the Rings and surviving 45 years in Hollywood
His mother was an Oscar-winning actor who had been exploited from a young age; Astin appeared in The Goonies at just 13. Now, he has followed in his mother’s footsteps again as a union leader. He t...
theguardian.com
Heathrow expansion would take thousands of jobs from other UK regions, report finds
Airports in England and Wales are likely to lose millions of passengers if third runway goes ahead, DfT economic paper showsExpanding Heathrow airport will take thousands of jobs from other regions...
theguardian.com
AI companies spend record sums on Washington lobbying
Rising expenditure from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Microsoft reflects growing battle over federal policy
ft.com
Beware holographic markets
Tokenised securities are mirror images of the real thing but pose new risks
ft.com
France raises questions over UK participation in EU’s €5bn tech start-up fund
Debate over British role shows strained relations during UK-EU ‘reset’ negotiations
ft.com
BoE expected to hold rates despite jump in oil prices
Consumer inflation has undershot expectations for three successive months
ft.com
The new premium product: books written by people
Some publishers think AI could not only help authors but replace them
ft.com
Why economic surveys have lost their relevance
Distorted by partisan passion and rising inequality, they are a reflection of popular frustrations — not overall growth
ft.com
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks, killing 10, including child in Chernihiv
Kyiv says Russian strikes killed six, including a child at a supermarket, as Moscow says Ukrainian strikes killed four.
aljazeera.com
Chinese chipmaker CXMT soars almost 500% in market debut
Mainland’s biggest IPO since 2010 reflects booming demand for AI memory semiconductors
ft.com
The Oresteia review – this body-shaking, blood-soaked opera is exhilaratingly wild
Sydney Chamber Opera, CarriageworksSix singers put not only their vocal cords but their bodies on the line in a physically demanding performance of Liza Lim’s aurally challenging operaAmbition and...
theguardian.com
Firefighters battle to contain wildfires still burning near Bordeaux
Wildfires in southwestern France are continuing to burn near the city of Bordeaux.
aljazeera.com
Why Mali’s northern conflict has entered a dangerous new phase
A separatist–al-Qaeda alliance has shifted the balance of power in northern Mali and complicated efforts to end the war.
aljazeera.com
Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.
co.uk
How Palantir got into the NHS - podcast
The investigative journalist Lucas Amin reports on how the tech company Palantir won a £330m contract with the NHS … and what happened once its software was introducedHow did Palantir – sometimes d...
theguardian.com
Ebola infections in DR Congo surge to 3,200, with 1,405 deaths
Cases have surged by 1,000 in just 10 days as outbreak continues to spread across five provinces.
aljazeera.com
Chinese chipmaker CXMT soars almost 500% in market debut
IPO is biggest in mainland since 2010 and reflects booming demand for AI memory chips
ft.com
Watch: Scaffolding ripped from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall
Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.
co.uk
Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'
Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
co.uk
With just a few primary elections to go, the competitive Senate map keeps shifting
For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip 4 seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities are harder to find.
npr.org
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat
Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
co.uk
Are brain waves the next unlock for physical AI?
Forget YouTube videos—frontier physical AI models need multiple camera angles, dense annotation, and soon, brain wave readings.
techcrunch.com
Iran war live: Iran halts retaliatory strikes after pause in US attacks
The US has paused its two-week bombing campaign against Iran, prompting Tehran to also suspend its retaliatory attacks
aljazeera.com
Can Renewables Industrialize Africa?
The Iran war is driving the continent toward Chinese-backed green energy.