Sudan army drone attack on Darfur kills 35, rights group says
Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the ongoing war between army chief al-Burhan and RSF commander Dagalo.
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Uefa threatens legal action over Infantino’s failed Fifa commercialisation
European football’s governing body weighs its reaction to withdrawn plan to sell stake to investors
ft.com
Wildfires force mass evacuations across the Pacific Northwest
Fast-moving wildfires are forcing evacuations across Washington State, US and nearby British Columbia, Canada.
aljazeera.com
The global memory shortage hits the MacBook Air
The global memory chip shortage appears to be affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac.
techcrunch.com
Labour overtakes Reform UK in polls for first time in more than a year
Party commands about 25 per cent of the vote as Andy Burnham promises to ‘bring back hope’
ft.com
Local volunteers help rebuild destroyed Christian monastery in Lebanon
Interfaith volunteers rebuild war-damaged Catholic monastery in Lebanon’s Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh.
aljazeera.com
Sam Altman and AI’s decel debate
On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss why Sam Altman has calling on the industry to "pace the rate of AI development."
techcrunch.com
Venezuela and the Dominican Republic say they will work to restore ties
Both countries have agreed on a plan to restore diplomatic relations cut off after a contested vote in 2024.
aljazeera.com
How Johansson is rising to daunting Motherwell challenge
With significant departures on and off the field, new Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson appeared to have a daunting task on his hands this season, but he has started in fine style.
co.uk
Liverpool collapse as Leeds come from 2-0 down to win
Liverpool threw away a two-goal lead in spectacular fashion as Leeds won the final match of both teams' United States tour 4-2.
skysports.com
Israelis attack Armenian monastery in Jerusalem’s Old City
Six Jewish Israelis were filmed spitting at the entrance to Saint James Monastery in Jerusalem's Old City.
aljazeera.com
Iran says negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz in final stages
Tehran's announcement comes after Trump said US would hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal.
aljazeera.com
Iran says deal with Oman to manage shipping through Hormuz is close
Negotiations on agreement seen as critical to preventing the US-Iran war from escalating said to be in ‘final stages’
ft.com
Finucane 'screaming inside' after record-breaking Games
Emma Finucane creates history by winning a fourth track cycling Commonwealth Games gold and leads Wales into closing ceremony.
co.uk
Two helicopters collide mid-air while tackling wildfires in Greece
Footage has emerged showing the moment two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while fighting wildfires in Greece.
aljazeera.com
AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400bn megadeal
Tie-up would create one of the world’s biggest drugmakers
ft.com
‘Iron fist’ doesn’t work with Iran: Former US hostage in Tehran
Former US hostage John Limbert says Washington ‘can’t bomb and assassinate its way to a better relationship’ with Iran.
aljazeera.com
Pakistan Police Station Bombing Kills at Least 14
Pakistani police officials investigating the scene of a suicide bombing in the Swat Valley on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Fetus found among the ruins of a deadly Israeli strike on Gaza
Residents searching through the rubble of an Israeli strike in western Gaza City recovered the body of an unborn baby.
aljazeera.com
Why the Commonwealth Games are important to NI athletes
The slimmed down version of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are over and Northern Ireland athletes will return home with 16 medals. It's the second biggest haul in history, behind only the 18 won...
co.uk
Healey’s profiteering warning on food and fuel risks row with retailers
Chancellor says the government wants to prevent shoppers being ‘taken for a ride’ at the pump or tillThe chancellor, John Healey, has said the government is standing by to prevent the public from “...
theguardian.com
Migrant deaths in Ceuta rise to 72 after border surge from Morocco
Five more bodies have been found along Ceuta's coastline as enclave recovers from unprecedented border influx.
aljazeera.com
‘Iran war participation trophy’ mocking Trump appears in New York
A 10-foot-tall golden trophy mocking US President Donald Trump for the Iran war has appeared in New York.
aljazeera.com
'A huge success' - Wales win 31 medals at Glasgow Games
Wales' 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign labelled a success after they won 31 medals in Glasgow, with nine gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze medals.
co.uk
Deadly floods and landslide hit India’s Kerala
At least two people have been killed and eight injured after torrential rain triggered flooding
aljazeera.com
Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.
co.uk
The Guardian view on drought: hot, dry conditions make inequality starker | Editorial
Water is a vital shared resource, and privatisation has made a just transition harder Compared with rising heat-related deaths, and devastating wildfires in the Cairngorms and Suffolk, the ann...
theguardian.com
Capital One cites anti-money laundering concerns in Trump Organization case
Capital One says Trump Organization account closures in 2021 followed review by anti-money-laundering team.
aljazeera.com
'Gutted' Graham settles for cycling silver after 'goalposts change'
Fin Graham was "gutted" to claim silver in the men's C1-C3 3km individual pursuit final, setting his sights firmly on gold. He was also a bit perplexed at how this race was staged.
co.uk
A red card for the boss of world football
Infantino’s abortive plan shows Fifa needs a sweeping governance shake-up
ft.com
Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war
US president halted strikes after earlier threatening Iran with unprecedented force.
aljazeera.com
TechCrunch Mobility: Two roads diverged — for robotaxis
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
techcrunch.com
Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution
Xavi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.
co.uk
Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
co.uk
Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July
Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installationsSolar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s grid in July than in any previous month as...
theguardian.com
How to end the ‘Hormuz war’
The least bad option for the US is to let the MoU Article 5 play out.
aljazeera.com
Burnham to focus on keeping child rapists in prison as release scheme talks enter final day
Review goes down to the wire after ministers speak with victims’ representatives and support servicesAndy Burnham is focused on preventing the release of child sexual abuse perpetrators as part of...
theguardian.com
Finucane creates Games history with fourth gold
Welsh star Emma Finucane creates history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games.
co.uk
These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era
Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood marketplaces to digit...
techcrunch.com
Morocco counts its dead and missing after mass swim to Ceuta
Families search for children not seen since 60,000 people crossed into Spanish enclave, as death toll rises to 72
ft.com
A new Queensland bill aims to ‘streamline’ major projects. Matt and Caitlin fear it could hand their farm to developers
Experts say new power to bypass conservation and planning regulations are incredibly broad and could let the state effectively fast-track any project it wantsGet our breaking news email, free app o...
theguardian.com
A mystery virus started killing horses. Then humans. Was this the moment our coronavirus era began?
In the 1990s, scientists in Australia began searching for the origins of a new disease showing up in places hundreds of kilometres apart. They discovered the origin: bats. And found a way to reduce...
theguardian.com
Trump beats Wilson to clinch second Shanghai crown
World number one Judd Trump beats Kyren Wilson 11-6 to win the Shanghai Masters for the second time.
co.uk
At least eight killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.
co.uk
Heatwave forces nuclear shutdown in Hungary
Hungary says a heatwave has forced the shutdown of its largest nuclear plant as low Danube levels disrupt cooling.
aljazeera.com
‘Stench of sleaze’: Farage struck deal over political return months before 2024 election, reports say
Labour chair accuses Reform of making ‘grubby pacts’ after contradictory reports emerge on timeline of eventsReform UK is operating under a “stench of sleaze” Labour have said, after reports that N...
theguardian.com
Tanks, troops and space
Andrius Kubilius on the lessons from Ukraine and why drones and space are transforming Europe's security strategy.
aljazeera.com
CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou on accountability and CIA’s history
Marc Lamont Hill speaks to CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou about the agency and US intelligence today.
aljazeera.com
Firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Greece battles wildfires
Europe struggles with record-breaking summer heat as wildfires ravage Greece, France, and Spain, sparking evacuations.
aljazeera.com
Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia’s Java Sea
Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia's Java Sea
aljazeera.com
Draper calls for patience amid 'perfect storm' of injuries
Jack Draper has called for his fans to be patient with his return after the former world No 4 withdrew from the DC Open with an arm injury.
skysports.com
Rubio’s bypass plan: Can the world escape the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint?
Experts warn that Marco Rubio's Hormuz bypass plan is hindered by pipeline limits and severe Red Sea threats.
aljazeera.com
‘Tiger mum’ Lucy Powell on Labour’s vocational skills drive: ‘It’s about ambition for everybody’
New education secretary says it is ‘false trade-off’ by critics to suggest schools cannot pursue academic excellence alongside technical skillsLucy Powell has said she wants to be an ambitious “tig...
theguardian.com
Hundreds mourn Moroccan footballer who died trying to reach Ceuta
Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Omar El Azizi has been buried after dying while trying to reach Ceuta.
aljazeera.com
Pakistan-administered Kashmir election boycott follows deadly crackdown
Residents in Muzaffarabad, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, have boycotted the election amid a strike.
aljazeera.com
Struggling to get through summer? Treat yourself like a beloved dog – and six other survival tips | Emma Beddington
August usually sends me into an anxious funk, but I think I’ve worked out how to handle 2026’s terrifying heat and apocalyptic imagesUnfortunately for hairdressers, “How’s your summer going?” is a...
theguardian.com
GB's Henry and Pritchard win golds at European Championships
Great Britain claim gold medals with Lauren Henry in the women's single sculls and Benjamin Pritchard in PR1 men's single sculls at the European Rowing Championships in Italy.
co.uk
Parsifal review – blood, lust and goth energy fuel Wagner’s Grail quest
Bayreuth festival theatreBig-screen closeups augment operatic action in Jay Scheib’s colourful production, with strong singers led by Andreas Schager and Miina-Liisa Värelä but inconsistent orchest...
theguardian.com
Bournemouth close in on £11.1m Juanlu
Bournemouth are finalising an £11.1m move for Sevilla right-back Juanlu as new manager Marco Rose's squad nears completion.
co.uk
2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps
Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.
co.uk
South Korea has hottest day on record amid extreme weather globally
Scientists say the climate crisis driven by human activity is making heatwaves more frequent.
aljazeera.com
Why has the EU called an emergency meeting on Spain migrant surge?
In joint letter, 22 member states call for 'strengthening of external borders' after nearly 60,000 migrants enter Ceuta.
aljazeera.com
The Board of Peace is a failed body and should be abandoned
The Palestinian issue should be returned to the UN framework and anchored again in international law.
aljazeera.com
Why Andy Burnham’s devolution pledge will be tricky to deliver
Sharing income tax with England’s regional mayors could tackle inequality but many councils are ill-equipped for an enlarged roleOn the road to Downing Street, Andy Burnham promised to transfer pow...
theguardian.com
Indigenous groups oppose Milei plan to open Argentina to foreign buyers
Indigenous people protested in Buenos Aires against a bill opening foreign ownership of rural land in Argentina.
aljazeera.com
From Sudan to Spain: Between war and home | Al Jazeera Originals
A young Sudanese refugee rebuilds his life in Spain while war keeps him from the family he left behind.
aljazeera.com
Could a couch-to-5k for books get you back into reading?
With smartphones stealing our attention, we’re picking up fewer books than ever. A novelist shares her eight-week scheme to get you back into the habitDo you feel that it’s harder to read than it u...
theguardian.com
England defeated by Australia in netball bronze-medal match
England will leave the Commonwealth Games without a medal in netball after suffering a comprehensive 68-50 defeat to Australia at the Hydro in Glasgow.
skysports.com
The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers’ Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos
From how galaxies form to the beginnings of the universe, the images from the space telescope are giving cosmologists new data to explore—and theories to build out.
wired.com
It was about the adventure, says fastest runner to cross the Alps
Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.
co.uk
McKeown and Kelly win men's pairs gold after tiebreak
Northern Ireland’s Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly win Commonwealth Games gold in the men’s pairs after a dramatic extra-end win over England’s Nick Brett and Jamie Walker.
co.uk
FIFA boss Infantino’s position looks unacceptable: European Leagues head
Claudius Schafer says there can be 'only one consequence' to Infantino's actions over his World Cup privatisation plan.
aljazeera.com
Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.
co.uk
July set to be driest on record for England and Wales after relentless heatwaves
Climate scientist urges better planning as southern England had just 1% of long-term average rainfall last monthHalf of England and the whole of Wales are officially in drought and July is set to b...
theguardian.com
Is It Possible to Make Smart Glasses That Aren’t Creepy?
As more big companies invest in glasses that record audio and video and pack AI on board, privacy concerns are only getting louder.
wired.com
Residents of Spain’s Ceuta shut down far-right anti-migrant rally
Hundreds of residents in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta gathered to oppose a planned far-right rally.
aljazeera.com
Dark matter’s secret force does the opposite of what scientists expected
Dark matter particles may exert a hidden force on one another, but its effects are stranger than expected. An extra attraction helps the particles cluster, yet it also makes dark matter effectively...
sciencedaily.com
Mathematicians prove perfectly fair elections are impossible
Mathematicians have shown that no electoral system can perfectly balance local representation, proportional national results, and a fixed-size parliament once enough parties compete. A newly propos...
sciencedaily.com
La Guaira Is Unrecognizable After Venezuela’s Deadly Earthquakes
More than a month after the earthquakes, the coastal region of La Guaira — once Venezuela’s main gateway — is completely unrecognizable.
nytimes.com
‘It’s Glastonbury on wheels’: bards and musicians flock to eisteddfod to celebrate Welsh culture
This year’s event, Eisteddfod y Garreg Las, is being held near Cardigan in west Wales and celebrates the festival’s 850th birthdayBy 1176, Lord Rhys ap Gruffydd, a medieval Welsh prince, had become...
theguardian.com
From The Wizard of Oz to Trainspotting: 25 films to watch before you turn 25
As AI slop takes over our screens, what better antidote for enquiring minds than a magical film? We ask directors, producers and critics to pick one must-see movie for each year from infancy to ear...
theguardian.com
U.S. Restores Some Vaccine and Health Aid to Unicef, Gavi and World Food Programme
A camp for people displaced by violence and drought in Somalia’s southern Gedo region, seen in April.
nytimes.com
YouTube Star AboFlah Made Streaming His Life. He Wants His Kids to Live Offline
AboFlah talks about his new goals, streaming for charity, and when it’s time to log off.
wired.com
Petro urges global support to stop possible US invasion of Cuba
Petro urges global support to stop possible US invasion of Cuba
aljazeera.com
Lionel Messi returns for Inter Miami after extended post-World Cup break
Argentinian star made his return for the MLS champions as Inter Miami play out a 2-2 result with Columbus Crew.
aljazeera.com
Tarik Skubal acquired by LA Dodgers at the MLB trade deadline
World Series champions for the past two years add Skubal to star-studded roster that already includes Shohei Ohtani.
aljazeera.com
Politics chat: Will Democrats use the war and high prices for their midterm strategy?
We look at how the Democratic party is approaching the midterms, and if they are using issues like the war in Iran and affordability, to their advantage.
npr.org
‘I have an understanding housemate’: the student who makes videos of fungus on faeces
Alfred Drummond-Herdman’s extraordinary timelapses have been viewed by millions – and led him to identify new speciesAlfred Drummond-Herdman is possibly the only person in the UK who is sent animal...
theguardian.com
Europeans Are About to Find Out How Entrenched AI Is in Their Daily Lives
New EU rules stipulate that people must be told when they’re interacting with AI or looking at AI-generated or -edited content, leading to fear of “disclosure fatigue.”
wired.com
GB win two more golds at European Aquatics Championships
Great Britain win golds in the women's synchronised 10m diving and artistic swimming mixed duet at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.
co.uk
New boss Maresca is perfect for Man City - Gvardiol
New manager Enzo Maresca is a "perfect one" for Manchester City, says defender Josko Gvardiol.
co.uk
‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk
Council leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising government’s plans for new homesThe government’s housebuilding agenda is hitting the stark reality of a lack of water...
theguardian.com
'Future of tour' Eala beats Osaka to reach Washington final
Alexandra Eala continues her strong season with an impressive victory over Naomi Osaka to reach the Washington Open final.
co.uk
Iran sets the pace in war with Trump
Tehran’s military raised the stakes with Washington by further expanding the battle across the Middle East
ft.com
At least three dead in Idaho shopping mall mass shooting
Police said at least three people were killed several others were wounded in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho.
aljazeera.com
Gaza students overcome Israel’s genocide to celebrate Tawjihi results
Students in Gaza overcome distressing conditions amid Israel's genocide to finish their Tawjihi high school exams.
aljazeera.com
Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history
The list of 34 candidates standing in the Clacton by-election is nearly a metre long.
co.uk
Why isn’t anyone challenging Infantino for FIFA’s top job?
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino has scrapped his controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup after global outrage.
aljazeera.com
Trump Says He Is Canceling Strikes on Iran, Pending a Rapid Deal
President Trump disembarks from Air Force One at the airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on Friday.
nytimes.com
Who needs junior markets like Aim anyway?
The London Stock Exchange is trying to stem Aim’s decline by streamlining rules to cut costs and make capital-raising easier
ft.com
‘Climate change kills’: Pedro Sánchez speaks plain truth to Spain’s deniers
PM has long history of speaking out on realities of global heating but political opponents remain unnmovedJust over four years ago, Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, visited a small town in th...
theguardian.com
Apple struggles to keep pace with AI ‘bug’ hunters
iPhone maker has limited the number of vulnerabilities researchers can submit to manage wave of reports
ft.com
How Virunga Park protects people and gorillas from Ebola in eastern DRC
Health checkpoints and surveillance aim to contain the outbreak and protect endangered mountain gorillas.
aljazeera.com
Trump cancels Iran strike, says ‘deal perimeters’ reached
The US president announced that he has cancelled a planned military strike on Iran, claiming progress in talks.
aljazeera.com
Trump cancels new strikes on Iran after Middle East allies’ request
‘Perimeters of a deal has been agreed to,’ US president claims
ft.com
Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to 'rapidly' making deal
The US president's message came amid media reports that he was planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend.
co.uk
Gunman kills several at Idaho fast-food restaurant
Multiple deaths reported after gunman opens fire at In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
aljazeera.com
Hungary plans to shut down only nuclear power plant amid drought
Officials say they must shut down nation's sole nuclear plant as record-low Danube water levels disrupt reactor cooling.
aljazeera.com
Vicki Wickham, Behind-the-Scenes Force in Pop Music, Dies at 87
She managed artists like Labelle and Dusty Springfield, and helped run the influential 1960s British TV showcase “Ready Steady Go!”
nytimes.com
Cancer may be breaking its own DNA to keep growing
Cancer cells rely on powerful genetic switches to keep growth genes running at full speed, but that intense activity can damage their own DNA. The resulting breaks are repeatedly repaired, sometime...
sciencedaily.com
Tourist Plane Crashes in Peru, Killing All 13 Aboard
An aerial view of the Nazca Line geoglyph in Nazca, Peru.
nytimes.com
Iran war live: Tehran warns of ‘decisive’ response to any US ‘aggression’
Iran's Araghchi issues warning in separate phone calls with the foreign ministers of Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.