Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-01

Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe

The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.

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The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80

Pastore, who played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the hit US show, was found at his home in New York City, US media report.

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Sawyers puts heartbreak behind her to claim gold

English long jumper Jazmin Sawyers overcomes previous major championship disappointments to win Commonwealth gold.

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Shittu 'robbed' - are AI boxing judges the answer?

After commentators claim England's Dimeji Shittu was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final, is judging helped by artificial intelligence the answer?

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How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight fire

As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.

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Police say 13 killed as small plane viewing Nazca Lines in Peru crashes

Those killed included 11 passengers and two pilots flying over the famous archeological site, recognised by UNESCO.

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Fighting breaks out in western Tigray as Ethiopia and TPLF trade blame

Clashes near Sheraro mark one of the most serious threats yet to the fragile 2022 Pretoria peace deal.

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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ​archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.

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Greece battles raging wildfires as flames appear to ease in France

French wildfires show signs of easing, with containment efforts holding in Var and Gironde after destructive blazes.

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Record-breaking climber Nirmal Purja among those killed in avalanche

14 Peaks star Nirmal Purja has died in an avalanche while leading 10 climbers up Broad Peak mountain in Pakistan.

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The case for a blatantly discriminatory Australian voting system

Older Australians are overrepresented in every sphere of life, from politics to the economy and media … and they’re living longer. It’s time we stack the deck in favour of young people. Here’s howA...

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YouTuber Hank Green says his AI usage is ‘not healthy’

Green offered a remarkable apology, saying that "the level of dopamine that I've been getting from interacting with LLMs ... is not healthy for me or good for the world."

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Wilson's comeback win sets up Trump Shanghai final

Defending champion Kyren Wilson beat Zhao Xintong 10-8 in a thrilling match to set up a Shanghai Masters final against world number one Judd Trump.

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Trump denounces Justice Department decision to drop Reflecting Pool charges

The US president pushes back after a federal prosecutor says damage caused by 'botched' installation, not vandalism.

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Woad & Hull in contention going into Open final round

England's Lottie Woad and Charley Hull are both in contention going into the final round of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes.

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Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead?

Apple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing.

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Burnham says devolution plan paves the way for a written UK constitution

Prime minister’s sweeping powers for local mayors could lead to ‘new principles’ for running England

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Fachie survives painful crash to take another gold after Wales 'poke bear'

Neil Fachie won his second gold medal of these Commonwealth Games on an afternoon of high drama and painful scrapes in Glasgow.

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‘Marathon’ shines light on Gaza’s orphaned children and humanitarian crisis

More than 58,000 children have lost one or both parents by Israel's war, highlighting urgent humanitarian challenges.

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Hull makes late charge with back-to-back birdies

Charley Hull makes a late charge up the leaderboard with back-to-back birdies in the third round of the AIG Women’s Open.

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At least 9 people killed in Russian missile attacks on Kyiv

At least 9 people have been killed and dozens injured in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv.

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Care for a dirty soda? How this drink trend became a US obsession

How Utah novelty grew into national trend, fuelled by customisation, social media, desire for affordable social spaces.

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History-maker Finucane claims third Games gold

Emma Finucane became the first Welsh woman to win three gold medals at a single Commonwealth Games with victory in the 1,000m time trial.

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Dowman dazzles and debutant Tzolis scores as Arsenal dominate Girona

Max Dowman dazzled with a goal and an assist as Arsenal recorded a dominant 4-1 win against Girona in their first pre-season game at Montilivi in Catalonia.

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Bill championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham seeks to increase sanctions on Russia

A bipartisan bill to impose tough new sanctions on Russia is making progress in the U.S. Senate. But concerns over how the bill grants President Trump new tariff authorities is complicating the path.

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Brentford sign Sangare for club record fee

Brentford confirmed the signing of Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a club record fee.

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Maresca loses first match as Inter beat Man City on penalties

Watch highlights as Enzo Maresca loses his first match in charge of Manchester City following a defeat on penalties to Inter Milan after a 1-1 friendly draw in Hong Kong.

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Turkiye and Iraq sign one-year oil pipeline deal amid global shift

The renewed agreement ensures crude flow of 750,000 barrels a day through the Iraq-Turkiye pipeline, officials confirm.

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Iran Plotted Wider War With Help of Its Proxies

Mourners on Wednesday carried a coffin draped in the Iranian flag during a funeral for those killed in airstrikes on bases belonging to Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces in Mosul, Iraq.

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'What a weekend for the Nairne family' - sister inspires brother to judo gold

Ethan Nairne defeats his compatriot Benjamin Levy in an all-English men's -73kg final to win gold at the Commonwealth Games.

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Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says

The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.

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Watch Chelsea newcomer Welbeck's PL goals from last season

Watch all 13 Premier League goals scored by new Chelsea signing Danny Welbeck last season, including three against his new club.

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Israeli strikes kill four across Gaza, destroy medical supply warehouse

Attacks kill four as Gaza Health Ministry condemns 'heinous' strike on medicine stores, days after disarmament deal.

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Riley leads by one shot ahead of final round of Rocket Classic

Davis Riley shot a seven-under 63 to reach 15 under on Saturday and take a one-shot lead going into the final round at the Rocket Classic in Detroit.

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At least 11 wounded by Colombia car bomb days before presidential election

President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella pledges to pursue harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.

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Two ex-Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings

Former officials will appeal sentences handed down for neglecting intelligence warnings before the deadly attacks.

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Gold family agree to sell West Ham stake to Staveley

Former West Ham co-owner David Gold's daughter Vanessa confirms plans to sell shares to a consortium headed by ex-Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley.

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Olga Soffer, Fashion Maven Who Studied Caveman Couture, Dies at 83

After working for a department store, she switched to archaeology and made important discoveries about prehistoric clothes and gender roles.

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Migration Surge on the Spain-Morocco Border

Our Madrid bureau chief, Jason Horowitz, visits the coastal town of Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa where there has been an unprecedented influx of migrants crossing the border from Moro...

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Justice Dept. Subpoenas Times Freelancer in Effort to Identify Sources

A SEAL Team 6 mission conducted in 2019 in North Korea was detailed in a New York Times article last year.

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India cracks down on protesters accused of ‘abusing’ Modi

Police cases, social media takedowns and online abuse have followed many who took part in India’s youth protests.

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From Love Island to Commonwealth gold for McConnell

Team Northern Ireland boxer Jon McConnell tells BBC Sport NI of his decision to reject Love Island to pursue his childhood dream of winning Commonwealth gold, which he achieved with a split decisio...

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Israeli strike destroys Gaza hospital warehouse

Israeli strike destroys medical supplies warehouse at Gaza's Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, staff say.

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The 'greatest in the world' with an Olympic dream for Team GB

Jazz Chisholm Jr's New York Yankees' team-mates tell him regularly just how good he is - but will Team GB get the benefit?

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Infantino’s FIFA crisis: What is reaction to World Cup investment U-turn?

Backlash to FIFA's private investment plan for World Cups and events was huge; now football reacts to U-turn's fallout.

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Mayor says Burnham's new powers will change lives

Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor after winning Thursday's by-election.

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Infantino’s U-turn fuels doubts about his future at Fifa

The president of football’s governing body was expected to stand for re-election unopposed, but now criticism is mounting

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Spain says migrants leaving Ceuta after mass influx in which 67 died

Spain’s foreign minister maintains 'the integrity of the Schengen area is absolutely guaranteed'.

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The Manchester mayoral result holds the key for the future of progressive politics | Neal Lawson

Voters on the left are more fragmented than ever – but they will pull together behind a convincing cross-party messageThe author is director of the cross-party campaign organisation CompassThe resu...

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Iran warns against ‘fire of war’ amid US strike threats on energy sites

Iranian media say retaliation plan ready after US media suggest potential imminent attacks against civilian sites.

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The four dramatic days that shook Infantino and world football

BBC Sport's Simon Stone reflects on the unravelling of Gianni Infantino's plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions.

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Sde Teiman walkout lays bare an Israeli military running out of trust

Nearly three years of open-ended war have made obedience inside the Israeli military increasingly conditional.

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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says

The Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

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GB win three golds at European Championships

Great Britain win gold medals in the women's four and PR3 mixed coxed four races at the European Rowing Championships, while a men's four development team also claim victory.

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From TikTok to signing with Kesha, Boy Throb say they’re for real – and serious about a US visa

‘The people’s boy band’ are petitioning the US government for an ‘extraordinary abilities’ visa for singer Darshan Magdum, who lives in IndiaThe screams of hundreds of fans waving glowing pink orbs...

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FIFA World Cup crisis: Who could replace Infantino as president?

Who is tipped to replace Gianni Infantino after the World Cup investment plan crisis?

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Best Organic Mattresses (2026): Certified Nontoxic, Natural Sleep

These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.

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Trump mimics sound of Patriot missile interceptions

US President Donald Trump mimicked missile interceptions as he described the US military shooting down Iranian missiles.

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India’s Modi says he forgives students who abused him in Cockroach protests

PM says 'misled children' need to be shown 'the right path' as his supporters dox and abuse protesters on social media.

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‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops

Growers in dismay after scorching weather and lack of rain affect yields, sending wholesale prices rocketingPubs, restaurants and supermarkets are having to buy lettuce and broccoli from Spain at w...

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A forgotten Victorian children’s book helped me grieve my father

The stories in Mrs Leicester’s School, written by a woman who killed her own mother, were suffused with grief, and finally triggered mine as I was teaching a class of studentsWhen my dad went into...

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Lost income, energy fears and a woolly mammoth: what Europe’s dried-up rivers have yielded

Heat and drought have affected shipping, power plants and tourism across eastern Europe – as well as unearthing some surprisesBaking temperatures and drought across large swathes of central and eas...

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China’s EV Market Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem

More EVs reaching the end of their life means more batteries to recycle. But waste management companies have yet to catch up to the new reality.

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England settle for bronze medal battle after 'disappointing' semi-final

England's netball team fell to a 61-54 defeat to New Zealand in the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games.

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7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran

Plus: The FBI eyes AI-powered tech to detect future crimes, Russia charges Telegram’s founder, xAI sues to stop a state’s “nudification” ban, and the Democrats learn a lesson about getting scammed.

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Boroux vs. Rorra vs. Culligan: Water Filters, Tested Head to Head

In a world of plasticky water filter pitchers, I tested three new-generation stainless steel filter systems.

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Iran: The Making of a War

From coup to conflict - how decades of rivalries and miscalculations have shaped one of today’s most dangerous wars.

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Making Rounds

Errands get us out of our homes and into the world, on missions providing both serendipity and satisfaction.

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Dreo Summer Flash Sale 2026: Lowest Price Ever on Chefmaker, Fan

On Dreo’s summer flash sale from August 1 to 3, a great misting fan and an even better air fryer are at the lowest prices we’ve seen them.

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‘The lead singer is unavailable’: Is Nigel Farage spending his summer in hiding?

The Reform UK leader is keeping a low profile and his approval ratings have sunk since Burnham took office. What’s the outlook for the Clacton byelection?This time last year, Nigel Farage was makin...

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Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq face a delicate balance amid Iran attacks

Iranian Kurdish groups based in Iraq have been heavily attacked in the war, but most deny US assistance.

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NASA’s Curiosity rover finds a mysterious honeycomb landscape on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover has entered a Martian valley covered by an astonishing “sea” of tiny polygon-shaped fractures. The honeycomb patterns, each only a few inches wide, stretch across the landsca...

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Beneath Tunisia’s silence, public anger simmers

Behind Tunisia’s enforced calm, anger is growing over repression, economic decline and collapsing public services.

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England beaten by New Zealand in netball semi-final

England's netballers miss out on a place in the Commonwealth Games gold-medal match after a 61-54 semi-final defeat by a powerful New Zealand side.

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Tiny black holes may be secretly exploding stars across the Milky Way

Primordial black holes may occasionally pass through white dwarf stars and trigger enormous Type Ia supernova explosions. Researchers found that these events could explain chemical patterns seen in...

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Nobody Knows if OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s AI Hacking Sprees Are Illegal

Both major AI labs’ models broke containment, escaped onto the internet, and hacked other companies. If a human had done that, the law would likely be against them. But a bot?

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Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping Easter bombings

Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping 2019 Easter bombings.

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Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About the Effect of the Iran War on Oil Prices, Munitions and More

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attending a dignified transfer last month for Army soldiers killed while deployed to Jordan last month.

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Paul Sanasardo, Creator of Intense (and Even Brutal) Dances, Dies at 97

Paul Sanasardo in 1969. He acknowledged that he was interested in intensity: “It is at extremes that we reveal ourselves,” he said.

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In Iran, the U.S. Appears Headed for a Strategic Defeat, Allies Fear

A banner in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar featuring the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike at the start of the U.S.-Iran war.

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Gregg Araki on sex, film and queer resistance: ‘All the terrible shit in the world is because of sexual repression’

As his 12th feature film, I Want Your Sex, hits theaters, the cult gay film-maker is as fired up as everIs straight sex the most perverse sex of all? Gregg Araki’s new film makes a convincing case....

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Local media needs support if devolution push is to succeed, publishers say

Shift from Westminster risks weakening scrutiny as regional titles battle hostility, big tech and ‘news deserts’Greater support for local media is needed to hold mayors and councils to account unde...

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Tiny aerosol particles could supercharge tropical storm clouds

Scientists discovered unusually high water-vapor supersaturation inside deep tropical clouds, creating conditions in which tiny aerosol particles could intensify storm updrafts. The finding suggest...

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'Desperate attempt to save his job!' | Infantino scraps plan to sell-off World Cup

Kaveh Solhekol provides the latest update as FIFA scrap plans to sell off part of the World Cup to private investments.

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Norrie beaten by Shapovalov in Los Cabos semi-final

Cameron Norrie's promising run at the Los Cabos Open in Mexico ends with a three-set semi-final defeat by defending champion Denis Shapovalov.

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‘A towering piece of monoculture’: how The Odyssey discourse has dominated this summer

Christopher Nolan’s smash hit epic has continued to excite and enrage everyone from rightwingers to academics, an old-fashioned throwback to a uniting big-screen eventPeter Bradshaw reviews The Ody...

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​What makes a good comic novel? Andrew Sean Greer on the joy of funny writing

The Pulitzer-winning author of Less and Villa Coco explores the art of writing humour – plus 10 of the best novels to make you laughIn March 2020, when the mayor of San Francisco instructed all cit...

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Boxer wins country's first medal without winning a fight

Boxer Tarona Taafaki has won Tuvalu their first ever Commonwealth Games medal as she took bronze in the women's 75kg boxing division.

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Tuesday referendum tests GOP push to restrict citizen-led ballot initiatives

In a referendum Tuesday, voters are being asked to raise the bar for ballot initiatives - a measure backed by Republicans after years of seeing voters allow abortion, expand Medicaid and allow gami...

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Week in Politics: Todd Blanche nomination; Michigan's Democratic Senate shakeup

Two nominations to watch: President Trump's of Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General, and who Michigan Democrats will choose Tuesday to campaign for the U.S. Senate.

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Intensity, smiles & Lewandowski - inside Liverpool training under Iraola

Liverpool's pre-season under Andoni Iraola is ramping up - and here is what we learned from the first open training session under their new boss.

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FIFA World Cup plan fallout: AFC reacts as Infantino scraps investment push

Asian Football Confederation says FIFA future must be 'shaped through proper consultation' after World Cup plan fallout.

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Infantino abandons plan to sell off stake in World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned his controversial plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private equity investors after fierce opposition from football's governing bodies.

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Is building a new stadium a way around spending rules?

Spurs only just avoided Premier League relegation last season, but off the pitch they are thriving. So is building a new stadium a good way around spending rules?

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No apologies, no freebies: the man who makes Andy Burnham’s jackets on how to weather a storm

Private White VC’s James Eden says PM should not be criticised for wearing a high-quality British-made brandIt has not yet been two weeks since James Eden, the founder of the Manchester men’s cloth...

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The best theatre to stream this month: Self Esteem dazzles with Teeth ’n’ Smiles

Rebecca Lucy Taylor leads David Hare’s rock’n’roll drama, Michaela Coel tells us Chewing Gum Dreams and Stranger Things’ Gaten Matarazzo stars in a murder mysteryLike a time capsule crowbarred open...

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EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges

Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadershipExtraordinarily, given the importance of geopolitics, the office of foreign secretary ha...

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Search Continues for 6 Climbers After Pakistan Avalanche

An avalanche struck Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains, on Thursday.

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Foden aims to repay Man City faith in fresh start

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is aiming to "repay" the faith shown to him by the club as he looks forward to a "fresh start" under new boss Enzo Maresca.

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Turn failing water firms into not-for-profit cooperatives, MPs and mayors tell PM

Labour politicians say mutualised model puts public in control without adding debt to government’s balance sheetMPs and mayors close to Andy Burnham have told the prime minister there is a “third w...

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More than 25,000 children lose previous legal protections, as federal contract ends

Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children are set to lose legal representation. The federal contract that pays for legal access expired Friday.

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Ditcheva outclasses Kielholtz on return from injury

Dakota Ditcheva outclasses Denise Kielholtz as the Briton marks her return from injury with a comfortable win by unanimous decision at PFL New York.

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Kerr v Wightman for mile gold? Or will Australians spoil home party?

The Commonwealth Games men's mile is infused with intrigue and history - and as the event returns in Glasgow it looks set for a compelling final.

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TV tonight: a perfect finale for French super-soldier thriller The Sentinels

The first world war drama has been a thrill throughout. Plus, the uneasy story of the Berlin Olympics in 1936. Here’s everything to watch this evening9.50pm, BBC Four Continue reading...

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From Ish to Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret – the week in rave reviews

A poetic coming-of-age tale haunted by racial profiling among the Asian community in Luton, while a BBC documentary unearths troubling allegations against the high-profile celeb. Here’s the pick of...

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From Spider-Man: Brand New Day to Ariana Grande: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Your friendly neighbourhood superhero spins a new web of adventures, and the singer returns from Oz with her hopeful eighth albumSpider-Man: Brand New DayOut now The – sequel to No Way Home mainta...

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Like Burnham, I was an altar boy. His Catholic upbringing is shaping the way he governs |Julian Coman

With a prime minister raised in a tradition that emphasises our mutual dependency, we may finally have a leader who can address the anomie gripping our countryLike Andy Burnham, I was once an enthu...

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Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for August 2026

Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.

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In the race for Senate in Michigan, multiple party fights are colliding for Democrats

As Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed vie for the Democratic nomination, voters are debating which way the party should go: establishment or insurgent; progressive or more moderate; new media or old.

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For sale: early access to Trump's Truth Social posts

The president's media company is offering investors early access to his Truth Social feed for up to $100,000 a month. Experts say the service may violate insider trading laws.

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Staff Sgt. Rampersad, 28, who always knew she wanted to serve, is laid to rest

Staff Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad is one of a handful of service members who've recently died in the conflict with Iran. Her family says she knew from a young age she wanted to serve in the military.

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Protesters detained at rally in support of Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Police detained several protesters in Lahore, Pakistan as they rallied in solidarity with Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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Beijing Protests After New Zealand Minister Insults Chinese-Born Lawmaker

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters at the ASEAN meeting in the Philippines last month.

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‘We stared into an abyss’: the heroes battling to tame France’s ‘megafire’

Exhausted firefighters wage ‘war of attrition’ against blaze that forced 200,000 people from their homes By noon it is time for a break. The temperature is about 35C, the smell of ash, cinders and...

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Burnham grabs the narrative in first fortnight of power

Labour Party overtakes Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in some polls after new prime minister finds feel-good tone

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Surging UK stocks prompt flurry of trades on investment platforms

Daily trades jump in July as FTSE 100 hits record high

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Situational Awareness got the future right but misread the past

Leopold Aschenbrenner thought AI-related stocks would go one way; they went the other. The mistake was funding the trades with debt

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The war dividend

External threats should make western societies less polarised in future

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Japan’s Rescuers Battle Cruel Heat After Major Earthquake

A woman collecting water on Friday from a stream near a home that collapsed after this week’s earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

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AI’s ‘cookie banner’ moment: EU labels come for the bots

New regulations require companies to label chatbots, deepfakes and AI-generated marketing material

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Peru’s ex-president Humala released after conviction overturned

Humala and his wife were sentenced to 15 years last year after being convicted of money laundering.

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Singapore bans Massive Attack for showing Palestinian flag, breaching ban on foreign emblems

Two members given ‘stern warnings’ after concert and barred from returning, with band also excluded from performing in Singapore again, say authoritiesBritish trip-hop band Massive Attack has been...

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Yemen’s Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting Red Sea

Houthis say Red Sea route remains free to use, pushing back on report of new shipping fees.

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Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.

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Superheated magma may power towering lava fountains

Scientists studying magma from the 2021 Tajogaite eruption on La Palma have discovered that extreme heat can dramatically change how an eruption unfolds. When magma becomes superheated, it can diss...

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Why has Infantino scrapped FIFA’s World Cup investment plan? What to know

How FIFA President Gianni Infantino was forced abandon his World Cup equity plan after seismic backlash across football.

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Israel launches attacks across Gaza one day after Hamas agrees to disarm

Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least two Palestinians, hours after Hamas agreed to a draft peace deal.

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Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs

President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say contractors caused the damage.

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Household chemicals end up as pollutants if not disposed of correctly. What shouldn’t go down the drain?

To safely get rid of your detergents, paints, pesticides and bleaches without harming the environment, keep in mind handy rules such as the ‘three Ps’Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustain...

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