Armed man with armour-piercing bullets arrested near Trump's California golf course
The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the golf course.
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Sri Lanka shuts schools as floods and mudslides kill 7
Torrential rains and flooding have damaged 129 houses and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 people, officials say.
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Protesters occupy 200-year-old tree at US-Mexico border to stop its destruction: ‘She’s our Statue of Liberty’
Demonstrators stage ‘tree sit’ in Arizona town to stop felling of ancient cottonwood grove to make way for border wallProtesters are staging a “tree sit” in a tiny Arizona town to prevent the destr...
theguardian.com
Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.
co.uk
OK, Well, There Are Even More AI Agent Hacking Incidents
Rogue AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic have again been caught trying to disrupt servers and software—and leaving instructions for future bad behavior.
wired.com
Alcaraz out of Cincinnati Open with lingering injury
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open as he continues to recover from a wrist injury.
co.uk
Draper in tears amid injury concern during defeat in Montreal
Jack Draper was in tears during a loss to Terence Atmane as the Brit's long-term arm injury appeared to hamper on him on his return to action in Montreal.
skysports.com
'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused
Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online.
co.uk
Lucid’s turnaround plan hinges on $1.4B in cash savings, robotaxis
Lucid's new CEO Silvio Napoli listed four must-win priorities, including the successful launch of its midsize EV, finishing a factory in Saudi Arabia, cutting expenses, and robotaxis.
techcrunch.com
'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
co.uk
How a generation of record-setting guides died in a disaster that killed a climbing legend
Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community.
co.uk
Tearful Draper struggles during comeback defeat
Jack Draper breaks down in tears midway through his return to the court after long-term injury difficulties as he suffers a first-round exit at the Canadian Open.
co.uk
The White House Is Keeping Its AI Cybersecurity Framework Secret
The Trump administration shared the details of its plan with OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI labs on Tuesday. For now, the public remains in the dark.
wired.com
Brook stars as SunRisers thrash Spirit after setting record Hundred total
SunRisers Leeds posted 241-2, the highest score in the history of The Hundred, before cruising to a comfortable victory over London Spirit.
skysports.com
OpenAI and Anthropic models went rogue in cyber tests, UK watchdog says
AI Security Institute warns tools undertook ‘potentially harmful activity directed at real people and organisations’
ft.com
Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record
Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.
co.uk
Runs and records galore as Sunrisers beat Spirit in men's Hundred
Sunrisers Leeds post the biggest score in Hundred history, making 241, on a night when numerous records were broken as the home side beat London Spirit by 37 runs at Headingley.
co.uk
How the far right weaponised the Ceuta crisis
More than 72 migrants died trying to reach Ceuta, but within hours the tragedy had become a political flashpoint.
aljazeera.com
Government contracts to require job creation instead of green targets under new rules
Louise Haigh says taxpayer money must benefit local communities amid backlash from environmental groupsMinisters will scrap the requirement for companies to prove their green and progressive values...
theguardian.com
Brilliant Brook leads Sunrisers to record Hundred score
Harry Brook hits a 15-ball fifty and Ryan Rickelton makes 94 not out as Sunrisers Leeds set a new Hundred record, making 241-2 against London Spirit.
co.uk
RECORD-BREAKERS! Best of Sunrisers' 241-run innings!
Watch as Sunrisers Leeds clear the current standing highest total Hundred runs against London Spirit.
skysports.com
Funeral for family killed in US strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island
The funeral for a couple and their toddler took place after they were killed in the US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island.
aljazeera.com
Trump administration refunds $100bn in ‘liberation day’ tariffs
US customs officials repay about 60% of the levies that were struck down by the Supreme Court
ft.com
Death toll rises to 87 in India’s flood-stricken Assam
Flood victims in India’s Assam district are living in makeshift shelters after monsoon rains caused widespread flooding.
aljazeera.com
Irish League season set to start on time after EGM votes
The 2026-27 Irish League season is set to start on time after votes to endorse three proposals were overwhelmingly passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting on Tuesday night.
co.uk
US court deals blow to Trump’s bid to scrap climate grant programme
A US federal appeals court says EPA likely acted unlawfully in trying to cancel Biden-era clean energy grants.
aljazeera.com
‘I wanted to hug whatever remained’: Gaza families’ 3-year wait for funeral
Thousands gather for mass funeral of 112 members of Abu Shreia and al-Hassaina families killed in 2023 Israeli attack.
aljazeera.com
Kosovo finds third wartime mass grave site as officials widen search
Excavation work continues as officials believe that there could be people buried dating back to the Kosovo war.
aljazeera.com
Android app developers may be unwittingly sharing their users’ location data with advertisers
Developers may not realize they are sharing their users' location data with advertisers, per new research.
techcrunch.com
Argentina grain exports halt as maritime pilots strike over Milei decree
More than 45 vessels have been affected by the strike at Argentinian ports.
aljazeera.com
Several athletes 'unaccounted for' after Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Several athletes are "unaccounted for" after the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, according to Police Scotland.
skysports.com
'Another one!' Every six from a record-breaking Sunrisers innings
Watch as SunRisers Leeds hit a Hundred record of 21 sixes in their sensational innings at Headingley against London Spirit, with outstanding batting performances from Mitch Marsh, Ryan Rickelton an...
co.uk
Open-weight AI models are catching up to the frontier. The safety gap remains.
A new SaferAI report finds Z.ai's open-weight GLM-5.2 approaches frontier AI capabilities while lacking key safety mitigations, renewing concerns that powerful open models could outpace governance...
techcrunch.com
NASA Will Attempt to Observe Rocket Part’s Lunar Impact
Using ground-based telescopes and space-based assets, NASA and SpaceX are tracking a used Falcon 9 upper stage from a commercial mission expected to impact the Moon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, near the E...
nasa.gov
Anthropic signs $10 billion deal with AI cloud startup Volta
Anthropic has been on a cloud partnership spree in recent months and its latest move is reportedly a $10 billion deal with AI cloud startup Volta.
techcrunch.com
Evacuations ordered as Guatemala volcano erupts
Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted Monday, triggering an orange alert and evacuations near the deadly 2018 eruption site.
aljazeera.com
Meet Wrinkles, an AI app that uncovers the hidden stories of the places around you
Wrinkles, available on both iOS and Android, essentially acts as an AI-powered audio tour guide that reveals hidden history and local stories.
techcrunch.com
Nvidia doesn’t mess around: A week after open AI industry group formed, it’s already showing progress
The week-old Open Secure AI Alliance, spearheaded by Nvidia and grown to over 120 companies, already has proposals out for defending against AI agents.
techcrunch.com
Arrests in Egypt after people allegedly impersonate judges
Egyptian authorities say the alleged scam involved fabricated scenes in court as part of a plot to defraud people.
co.uk
Mexico Declares War on Stinky Seaweed
Members of the Mexican Navy removed sargassum from the shore at Puerto Morelos, on the Caribbean coast, last week.
nytimes.com
White House to meet AI firms on advanced model safety
The White House confirmed Tuesday’s meeting to address advanced model safety amid recent high-profile hacking incidents.
aljazeera.com
Peter Gill: a theatrical visionary with an unsparing honesty
Gill’s dramas of divided class loyalties such as The York Realist had a clear-eyed precision matched by his rigorous work as a directorPeter Gill, playwright who turned ordinary lives into extraord...
theguardian.com
DOJ sends monitors to Michigan poll sites as lawmakers warn of partisan aim
While FBI poll monitoring not new, US lawmakers raise alarm amid Trump's years-long claims of election fraud.
aljazeera.com
'He's in the mood' - the best strikes of Marsh's blistering half-century
Watch the best moments from Mitch Marsh's first 50 runs for SunRisers Leeds in their The Hundred clash against London Spirit, with the batter in thumping form to punish some lacklustre bowling.
co.uk
Mass funeral held for 112 members of two Palestinian families
Palestinians in Gaza held a mass funeral for 112 members of the Abu Sharia and al-Hasayna families.
aljazeera.com
‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said last month that Iran's missile production rate increased during the ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
P&G seals $3.8bn deal for supplements company Thorne
Consumer goods group expands its health business in a sector that has boomed since Covid pandemic
ft.com
Rubio: Progress made to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, said there has been progress in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges
Analysts point to uptick in activity of settlement movement as it bids to entrench West Bank chokehold.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s PUNCH Sharpens Solar Storm Forecasting in First Test
Using continuous imagery from NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission, scientists predicted the near-Earth arrival of a solar eruption to within 30 minutes in an init...
nasa.gov
BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea
Meg O’Neill says ‘where we generate jobs, we generate tax revenue’, as company’s profits more than doubleRevealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisisNils Pratley: BP bos...
theguardian.com
Three lionesses die in Tokyo zoo as heatwave scorches East Asia
A record-breaking heatwave stretching across East Asia is straining animals, health systems and people.
aljazeera.com
Jordan FA chief accuses FIFA’s Infantino of ‘blackmail’ over endorsement
Fallout from failed FIFA World Cup selloff continues, as Jordan FA president joins list of Gianni Infantino detractors.
aljazeera.com
Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior drops huge future hint amid Arsenal interest
Brazil's Vinicius has been linked to Arsenal and Manchester United, but heaps praise on new Real coach Jose Mourinho.
aljazeera.com
Republicans clear Todd Blanche for top US Justice Department role
Blanche's nomination now goes to the full US Senate for a vote.
aljazeera.com
Reusser takes Tour lead with time trial win
Switzerland's Marlen Reusser takes the first yellow jersey of her career by winning a 21km time trial to Dijon in the fourth stage of the Tour de France Femmes.
co.uk
McKenna to target Eubank Jr and more after dream world title fight
Aaron McKenna believes winning the middleweight title will pave the way for fights against some of the biggest names in boxing.
skysports.com
The Guardian view on Burnham and the devolved nations: a test for the new politics in Westminster | Editorial
The prime minister has unveiled his plans for English devolution. The picture in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is much less clear After early statements of intent on homelessness and social...
theguardian.com
Senate Democrat’s report says major banks ‘looked the other way’ on Epstein
The report accuses banks of failing to meet their legal requirements to flag suspicious activity and calls for a probe.
aljazeera.com
Take an extra $100 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass: This week only!
Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.
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Labour members ‘have tougher view on welfare than you might think’, poll suggests
Survey finds party members see health, the economy, cost of living and climate crisis among biggest challengesAndy Burnham has inherited a Labour membership that is sceptical about increased welfar...
theguardian.com
‘We fought for a tougher sentence’: Victims’ families share their outrage at early release schemes
The family of PC Andrew Harper are among those who say they are devastated by killers getting out of jail earlyWhen Calvin Buckley, whose pregnant partner was killed by a dangerous driver in 2023,...
theguardian.com
Man’s Claim That Brakes Failed on Jaguar Was Scam to Avoid Car Payments, Court Rules
Nathan Owen called the police, saying he was trapped in a runaway car. A judge determined it was a lie and sentenced him to more than four years in prison.
nytimes.com
Ex-MP urges Tories to drop candidate jailed for campaign of antisemitic abuse against her
Luciana Berger says Joshua Bonehill-Paine should have no role in public life because of ‘his racism and his view of women’A former MP has urged the Tory leader to drop an election candidate who was...
theguardian.com
Ames Science Stars of the Month – August 2026
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Danielle Lopez, Jennifer Claudio, and Duncan Mifsud. Their commitment to the NASA mission repr...
nasa.gov
TV Time co-founder launches Bingers to revive the beloved TV-tracking app
After TV Time’s shutdown left millions of users searching for an alternative, one of the app’s original founders is back with Bingers, a new TV and movie tracker that revives the social features fa...
techcrunch.com
Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 people killed in Israel’s 2023 Sabra attack
Thousands join to bury remains after they were recovered from rubble of homes destroyed during Israel’s genocidal war.
aljazeera.com
EU offers emergency aid to Spain to strengthen Ceuta border
EU offers Spain border assistance after emergency meeting over influx of more than 70,000 migrants into Ceuta last week
aljazeera.com
Athletes go 'missing' after Commonwealth Games ends
Police Scotland said it had received reports of various athletes "unaccounted for" in the aftermath of the Games, which concluded on Sunday.
co.uk
UEFA’s threatened legal action against Infantino and FIFA: What we know
What UEFA's legal letter to FIFA could mean for its president Gianni Infantino after World Cup private investment plan.
aljazeera.com
Barcelona sign Kerolin from Man City in WSL record sale
Barcelona have completed the signing of Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City.
skysports.com
India denies involvement in ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina’s planned speech
New Delhi, where Hasina is in exile, says it has nothing to do with her 'private' event.
aljazeera.com
Why have Barcelona broken transfer records to sign Kerolin?
It's been brief. Kerolin only joined the Women's Super League from the NWSL 18 months ago. She now leaves as the English top-flight's most expensive export.
skysports.com
Hackers steal over $130 million by exploiting bug in offline hardware wallets
A security vulnerability in the cryptocurrency hardware wallet Coldcard is allowing hackers to drain the crypto from victims’ wallets. The total losses amount to more than $130 million, according t...
techcrunch.com
TMZ trades Hollywood gossip for Capitol Hill scoops with new D.C. bureau
Over the past 20 years, TMZ has made a name for itself with big scoops on celebrity culture. Now, the popular gossip and news site is taking on Capitol Hill.
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The role of data centers in the Democratic primaries
Democratic candidates in some key Midwestern races are focusing on data centers. Resistance to data centers is proving to be politically salient as voters distrust big tech.
npr.org
NASA Provides Updates on Moon Base Cargo Landers, Tech Demonstrations
NASA is making progress in building the Moon Base, which will become a resilient outpost near the Moon’s South Pole for science, technology, and eventual human operations. To advance lunar surface...
nasa.gov
Photos: Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupts, forcing evacuations
Guatemala raises alert as Fuego volcano erupts, spewing ash and forcing village evacuations.
aljazeera.com
War on Iran: Trump says Iran has one ‘last chance’
US President Donald Trump says Iran has ‘one last chance’ to make a deal, but Tehran is in no hurry to take it.
aljazeera.com
Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack
Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.
co.uk
Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel
A major wildfire swept through Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel, prompting authorities to close Highway 6.
aljazeera.com
Roman Space Telescope Plaque Install
Technicians installed a commemorative plaque, seen in this July 28, 2026, photo, on NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The plaque honors the legacy of Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s fir...
nasa.gov
Spotify expands AI remix and covers project with Merlin partnership
Spotify says Merlin, which represents more than 30,000 independent labels and distributors, has joined Universal Music Group in backing its upcoming AI-powered remix and covers product. The paid to...
techcrunch.com
More key FIFA staff break ranks as Infantino’s World Cup plan faces mutiny
Battle lines being drawn within FIFA as key figures break ranks with President Gianni Infantino over failed selloff.
aljazeera.com
Texas halts new data centers as governor calls for audits
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused new data center development until an audit has been completed.
techcrunch.com
Elon Musk spends half his time talking robots and AI on Tesla earnings calls
An analysis of the last seven years of Tesla earnings calls shows just little attention Musk pays to Tesla's car business.
techcrunch.com
More Than 150 Migrants Rescued From Burning Boat in English Channel
Migrants disembarking from a French rescue ship in Boulogne-sur-Mer, northern France, on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Meet the £1m-rated non-league star Abdulmalik
Boreham Wood reject a £1m bid for one of their forwards - but who is he?
co.uk
Host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit Week in Boston
Want to tap into the energy of 1,100+ startup founders, investors, and tech leaders descending on Boston for the Founder Summit 2026 on June 9? Host your own Side Event during “Founder Summit Week,...
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Photos: Thousands in Gaza City join mass funeral for 112 Palestinians
Bodies wrapped in Palestinian flags carried through the streets in one of the largest funerals since war on Gaza began.
aljazeera.com
No smut, no swearing, wrong-feet wellies and a silly hat: the gentle comedy genius of Jimmy Cricket
Having cut his teeth in the holiday camps of the north, the comic bestrode 80s TV with his unthreatening brand of fun, being knighted by the pope in 2015• Jimmy Cricket, comedian known for his ‘And...
theguardian.com
Liberated from its ludicrous libretto: how the magnificence of Oberon can be properly heard at last
Full of panache and originality, Weber’s grand opera is the work of a composer at the height of his powers – but its plot is a load of nonsense. The conductor of its Proms premiere celebrates its b...
theguardian.com
Stressed by Heat, 3 Lions Die at Tokyo Zoo
The female lions died within five days of each other despite zookeepers’ efforts to shelter them from Japan’s blistering summer temperatures.
nytimes.com
Beirut port blast anniversary overshadowed by new wave of destruction
As much of southern Lebanon lies in ruins due to Israeli attacks, residents struggle once again to rebuild their lives.
aljazeera.com
Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns to join Moroccan club
Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup to join Moroccan club RS Berkane.
co.uk
FIFA denies Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup selloff
FIFA refutes report that its President Gianni Infantino sought Donald Trump's backing after failed World Cup selloff.
aljazeera.com
Why are oil companies posting record profits amid Iran war disruption?
Big Oil companies have bagged astronomical profits as the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
aljazeera.com
Apple says more ex-employees may have taken confidential data to OpenAI
Apple says its trade secrets investigation into OpenAI has widened. In a new court filing, Apple claims additional former staff may have retained or accessed confidential information.
techcrunch.com
Ireland's McFerran out of World Cup through injury
Distinguished Ireland goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran is ruled out of the forthcoming Hockey World Cup through injury.
co.uk
New Zealand's tour of South Africa to be shown live on Sky Sports as part of new deal
South African, New Zealand, Australian and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) and Sky Sports have agreed a deal for international rugby rights from 2026-2030, extending an over-three-decade-long partnership.
skysports.com
Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.
co.uk
Peter Gill, playwright who turned ordinary lives into extraordinary drama, dies aged 86
Beginning his career as an actor, Gill went on to write plays including The York Realist as well as directing for the Royal Court and National TheatreTributes have been paid to the director and pla...
theguardian.com
Extreme heat: why our cities can't cope | Opinion
The UK and Europe have been facing extreme heatwaves – Greenpeace recorded temperatures of up to 53C at one London playground in recent weeks. It’s clear our cities are not equipped to deal with th...
theguardian.com
Top Africa football leaders back Infantino after FIFA selloff scandal
Five influential African football leaders back Gianni Infantino amid World Cup private investment row.
aljazeera.com
Toone grateful to Skinner after his Man Utd departure
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone says she will always be "grateful" to former manager Marc Skinner after he helped her through the death of her father.
co.uk
India moves to give its instant payments network a business model
The legislation lays the groundwork for a potential overhaul of India's zero-merchant-discount-rate regime, under which businesses have not paid fees to accept UPI payments since 2020.
techcrunch.com
Typhoon Dolphin hurtles towards Japan: Tracker, updates and what to expect
The large storm is forecast to cause strong winds and rainfall in parts of Japan, China and Taiwan.
aljazeera.com
Is the future of data centers portable? Runware builds a pod to find out
On Tuesday, AI infrastructure company Runware announced the launch of its own modular data center called Sonic Inference Pod.
techcrunch.com
The hill I will die on: You should be legally obliged to play Mr Brightside at your wedding | Amelia Tait
Sure, it’s about jealousy, infidelity and paranoia, but the Killers’ biggest hit is a dancefloor banger: any marriage that starts without it is guaranteed to end in divorceI’ve been to two weddings...
theguardian.com
More than 150 people rescued in English Channel after boat catches fire
Rescue boats from both France and the UK took part in the operation to evacuate passengers from the stricken vessel.
aljazeera.com
World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease
Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.
co.uk
Can Pakistan keep US-Iran diplomacy alive as mistrust deepens?
New diplomatic push undertaken as repeated ceasefire failures expose limits of mediation.
aljazeera.com
Reader Q&A: ask our comedy critic anything ahead of the Edinburgh fringe – live
The world’s largest performing arts festival returns to the Scottish capital for three weeks – and over 4,000 shows – from this weekend. Brian Logan is answering your questions about it nowAsk a qu...
theguardian.com
Ex neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate
Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed in 2015 after posting antisemitic remarks ahead of a protest.
co.uk
I was a death row lawyer. Here’s why I now joke about capital punishment
In my standup, I’m not trivializing the death penalty. I’m getting people to stay engaged when the subject is uncomfortableThe first time I came out as gay to a client on death row, he said: “Josh,...
theguardian.com
EON wants to move the data superhighway from ocean fiber to space lasers
Endeavour Optical Networks is planning to launch the fastest space laser communications system yet built.
techcrunch.com
What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now?
The PM is changing the scheme for some prisoners after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was "deplorable".
co.uk
DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,700 as WHO accelerates trials
The outbreak is concentrated in the province of Ituri, which accounts for nearly 90 percent of reported cases.
aljazeera.com
Bending Spoons to buy Airtable for $1.28B
At its peak in 2021, Airtable was valued at over $11 billion, but earlier this year, its shares were said to be trading on the secondary markets at a valuation of $4 billion.
techcrunch.com
Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger was ‘not aware’ of Infantino’s FIFA plan
FIFA executive Arsene Wenger backs decision to drop FIFA President Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.
aljazeera.com
Nine killed in escalating long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine
Missile and drone strikes far beyond the front lines are causing a mounting civilian death toll in both countries.
aljazeera.com
Prisoner early release scheme gives Burnham his first taste of unpopularity
After a blitz of small wins, PM is finding that like Keir Starmer there is only so much he can control on the big calls UK politics live – latest updatesIf Andy Burnham wanted to demonstrate he was...
theguardian.com
Why Israel’s economy hasn’t collapsed during a multi-front war
How has Israel’s economy defied the effects of war?
aljazeera.com
The Best Cordless Vacuums (2026): My Brand-New Top Pick
Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord, thanks to these stick vacuums.
wired.com
Sex, drugs and serial killers: inside Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis’s lurid TV thriller
The Shards brings the cocaine-addled teens of a 1980s prep school to life with a cast of newcomers and a heavy dose of sleazeOne of the first things Ryan Murphy’s TV adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis...
theguardian.com
‘When you kill it, it doesn’t die’: the jellyfish that has cracked the secret of immortality
Turritopsis dohrnii has the ability to turn back into a baby jellyfish and grow up all over againImmortality is generally considered the realm of the gods or science fiction, a fantasy that’s activ...
theguardian.com
Is This Poker Player Bluffing? The AI Thinks So
ESPN unveiled an “AI tells detection” tool during broadcasts of the 2026 World Series of Poker. Is it a neat computer-powered party trick, or a real threat to poker’s future?
wired.com
Mourners line streets of Milan for legend Baresi's funeral
Thousands gather on the streets of Milan for the funeral of legendary former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi.
co.uk
Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Wenger
Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was "absolutely necessary".
co.uk
How One Startup Built a (Mostly) China-Free Robot
Ati Robotics assembles its robots in India and uses just a few Chinese parts—a strategy that could pay off as the Trump administration cracks down on Chinese humanoids.
wired.com
Big Walk review – larking around with mates elevated to an artform
Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC; House HouseThe creators of Untitled Goose Game return with an online, open-world adventure that delivers slapstick silliness and bucolic majesty in nearly equal measure...
theguardian.com
Ariana Grande expands on decision to ‘step back from visibility’, telling fans it was ‘not reactive or impulsive’
Singer and actor, whose world tour ends next month, told audience in Chicago that she had been quietly planning the move for a long timeAriana Grande has expanded upon her recent decision to take “...
theguardian.com
OpenAI hits back at Apple over ‘oddly personal’ trade secrets fight
Legal clash deepens after an AI partnership over devices gives way to acrimony
ft.com
The Democrats’ civil war over Israel is getting worse
While the party fractures over Middle East policy, it is ignoring the threat posed by AI and social media
ft.com
‘Everyone Is Doing It’: The Truth About AI in Hollywood
Puck’s Matthew Belloni says AI has quietly become part of everyday filmmaking. The battle now isn’t whether Hollywood will use the technology—it’s who controls what’ll come next.
wired.com
Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.
co.uk
Tech giant Palantir posts ‘otherworldly’ growth despite criticism over Gaza
Second-quarter revenue jumped 93 percent but Palantir's ties to Israel and role in military technology are controversial
aljazeera.com
We launched a war on nature. Now we are in a climate warzone | Rebecca Solnit
Summer is not what it once was. We have been robbed of one of life’s great joys Far beyond the fires raging across Europe and North America, the smoke, dangerous to breathe, hangs in the air, dimmi...
theguardian.com
How Data Centers Broke American Politics
What the Unabomber, Steve Bannon’s tech guy, and Bernie Sanders taught me about the great data center backlash of 2026.
wired.com
US primaries: What to watch in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Washington
From House battlegrounds to party fights and Trump's influence, here are the races to follow during Tuesday's primaries.
aljazeera.com
A pressing issue: why are vinyl albums becoming so different from their digital versions?
They’re expensive, elaborate – and may not contain all the music. After Olivia Rodrigo, Charli xcx and more sent out incomplete or unfinished vinyl versions, fans are feeling shortchangedIt was one...
theguardian.com
Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires
There are three wildfires in the Spokane area that have forced 60,000 to be evacuated from their homes.
co.uk
The Real Story Behind the 2018 Google Walkout
In 2018, more than 20,000 employees walked out to protest how Google handled allegations of sexual harassment. Here’s how they organized it from inside the company.
wired.com
Itauma receives surprise IBF world title shot against Hrgovic
Moses Itauma will fight for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title when he faces Filip Hrgovic in London on August 29.
skysports.com
Mistral Is in the Right Place at the Right Time
Open-weight AI models are having a moment in the wake of recent turmoil at US tech giants. For French AI lab Mistral, that’s the the best thing that could have happened.
wired.com
518-million-year-old creature reveals the origins of spider fangs
A tiny 518-million-year-old sea creature has revealed the earliest known evidence of the structures that eventually became spiders’ fangs. Hidden inside the fossil were pincerlike limbs and preserv...
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Calls for UK bank tax to fund cost of living help as HSBC profits hit £7.5bn
Levy could raise £19bn to help pay for Andy Burnham’s support for those struggling with bills, say campaignersBusiness live – latest updatesCampaigners have renewed calls for a windfall tax on UK b...
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Emidio Pepe, Maker of Prized Abruzzo Wines, Dies at 94
He was one of the first to make a case for the local grapes and traditional methods, even as others abandoned them, inspiring a younger generation.
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Children of the Wild by Kevin Powers review – gripping tale of a friendship forged in war
Written by a US army veteran, this novel of courage and cruelty during the first world war is filled with unsettlingly authoritative depictions of violence – but its characters are less believable...
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Web of billions: how Spider-Man became the most heroic franchise in Hollywood
Tom Holland’s fourth outing as Peter Parker broke box office records but how did the web-slinger avoid growing superhero fatigue?A year ago, the superhero-industrial complex looked like it was on t...
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Ukrainian drones hit Wildberries warehouses in overnight strikes
Russian retailer has become a key target for Kyiv as it aims to bring Putin’s war closer to home
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Cars burn in reported settler attack in occupied West Bank
Cars burn in reported settler attack in occupied West Bank
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Southampton will win Championship this season - Downes
Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes says he and his team-mates have a "chip on their shoulder" he believes will help them win the Championship.
co.uk
UEFA confirm legal letter served to FIFA after Infantino World Cup plan
UEFA confirm to Al Jazeera a preservation letter is with FIFA following failed Gianni Infantino-led World Cup sell-off.
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About 1,000 fewer prisoners to get early release as Burnham tightens rules
Justice secretary says ministers would have liked to block more but doing so would cause prison system to ‘break’UK politics live – latest updatesAbout 1,000 fewer prisoners will be released early...
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These underwater bones could solve a mystery about extinct giants
Animal bones preserved in South Australia’s underwater caves reveal distinctive clues shaped by darkness, algae, bacteria, and other environmental conditions. The findings give scientists a powerfu...
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Mother of PC Harper ‘bitterly disappointed’ that son’s killers remain eligible for early release – UK politics live
Government revises plans to tackle prison overcrowding amid pressure from MPs and victims but domestic abusers and killers could still be released earlyPrisoners serving time for some sexual or vio...
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Love Me Tender review – Vicky Krieps custody-battle drama is intelligent, sensual and bitter slice of life
Anna Cazenave Cambet’s adaptation of Constance Debré’s novel is a superbly acted and affecting – if restrained – portrait of child access and interpersonal strifeVicky Krieps gives an intelligent,...
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Geography of Heaven by Rory MacLean – soul-searching journeys into the afterlife
From an ashram in India to an ayahuasca ceremony in Peru, a travel writer searches for meaning after the death of his wifeIn this moving, sometimes grandiloquent grief-memoir-cum-travelogue, Rory M...
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Strange quantum experiment shows “negative time” is more than an illusion
Photons traveling through a cloud of atoms can emerge so early that they appear to have spent a negative amount of time inside. Researchers tested whether this was merely a misleading feature of th...
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5 states hold primaries today. And, Spokane police arrest man connected to wildfire
Five state primaries are being held today, and Michigan is a key focus for Democrats who want to see how progressives fare in races. And, a man has been arrested in connection with a Spokane fire.
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Itauma v Hrgovic upgraded to IBF world-title bout
British heavyweight Moses Itauma's fight against Filip Hrgovic on 29 August will be for the vacant IBF title.
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Five dead in Moscow as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes
Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit, while at least one was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.
co.uk
UFC’s Allan Nascimento dead aged 34 after apparent heart attack
The Brazilian fighter died in his sleep after a suspected heart attack, the UFC said.
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Charity cyclist, 82, dies a day after 3,300 mile ride across Australia
Bob Montgomery died unexpectedly just a day after finishing what he had called 'One Last Ride'.
co.uk
Six mind-bendingly amazing facts about invertebrates
Just in case you hadn’t already realised how extraordinary the gigantic group of creatures known as invertebrates are, we’ve gathered together five facts that made our brains hurt (plus one more, b...
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Post your questions for Imelda Staunton
She’s acting royalty – literally, having played Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown – but what questions would you ask her?It is perhaps fitting that Imelda Staunton ended up playing Queen Elizabeth II...
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McKenna fights for world title - all you need to know ahead of Dublin contest
All you need to know ahead of Saturday's middleweight showdown between Aaron McKenna and Etinosa Oliha in Dublin, live on Sky Sports.
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The ex-sandwich maker who cycles to Champions League games
Meet Mjallby striker Jacob Bergstrom, a former sandwich maker who cycles to games and hopes to upset Yaya Toure's new club in the Champions League.
co.uk
Record number of new managers for Premier League season like no other
The 2026-27 Premier League season has not yet kicked off, but it has already made history for its managerial changes.
co.uk
Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote Tuesday on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general after Blanche assuaged concerns from two Republican senators.
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Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., on expected vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., about the Senate Judiciary Committee's anticipated vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
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UFC fighter Nascimento dies aged 34
Mixed martial arts fighter Allan Nascimento has died at age of 34, the UFC has announced.
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Three lions die of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as Japan swelters
Most of the zoo’s 16 lions have struggled to cope with high humidity this summerThree lions from a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke and others are undergoing treatment, a spokesperson...
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Nine Lives, the feral cat that terrorised New Zealand’s rare ducks, is caught after three years
Large tabby cat that wiped out dozens of rare pāteke, or brown teal, has been killed after eluding trappers with its ‘very erratic’ behaviourA notorious feral cat given the name “Nine Lives” becaus...
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Why are the Washington wildfires so severe? Spokane fires explained
Why Spokane's wildfires spread so fast, what caused them and why Washington is facing a major fire crisis.
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Careless whispers: what really happened between George Michael and Lindsay Anderson? The Wham! movie producer reveals all
How did the pioneering director get involved – then fall out – with the 80s’ poppiest band? How are Sam Peckinpah and Michael Jackson’s Thriller involved? Prepare for a tale of ambition, deception...
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UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions
Exclusive: Environment Agency is considering whether to prosecute Huntsman Polyurethanes over emissions of carcinogenic benzeneA plastic manufacturer in the north of England is facing potential leg...
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Best Buy Discount Codes: Up to 60% Off
Find the latest Best Buy promo codes and offers, including 10% back in rewards for new cardmembers and free 2-day shipping with My Best Buy Plus, here at WIRED.
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Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals in August 2026
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
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Litter-Robot Promo Codes: Up to $150 Off
Get the latest Litter-Robot Discounts on Litter-Robot self-cleaning litter boxes, accessories, and more.
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Five states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know.
Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington hold primaries Tuesday, with races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Redistricting efforts will also influence the races.
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Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives
Democratic primary elections in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota have made the Midwest a test case for whether progressive candidates can win in competitive states and what electability really means.
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TMZ trades Hollywood gossip for Capitol Hill scoops with new D.C. bureau
Over the past 20 years, TMZ has made a name for itself with big scoops on celebrity culture. Now, the popular gossip and news site is taking on Capitol Hill.
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Mitch McConnell's absence looms large over annual Kentucky picnic
A church picnic this year drew voters from across the state of Kentucky to eat mutton, play bingo -- and ask questions about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health.
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DNC report on 2024 election outcome missing key chapter, report says
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with the New York Times' Shane Goldmacher about a missing chapter of the Democratic National Committee's report on Donald Trump's 2024 election win.
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France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village
Explosions heard in Le Porge as the wildfires raged are believed to have have been the old munitions.
co.uk
New Zealand Has Ended Greyhound Racing. Now It Has to Manage the Aftermath.
The transition will be funded by New Zealand’s state-regulated national betting agency. Much of that money will be spent on rehoming about 1,400 greyhounds.
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Andy Burnham’s First Weeks as UK Prime Minister: TikToks, Podcasts and Promises
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, center, visiting an Alstom training center as he unveiled new technical educational routes aimed at tackling youth unemployment, in Derby, England, in July.
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Inside Google’s $200bn Wall Street finance machine for Anthropic
Private credit, chip leases and data centre guarantees underpin a vast new model for AI spending
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‘Cursed island’: the $100bn luxury development hosting tech nomads and scammers
Police raids strike new blow to reputation of Malaysia’s troubled Chinese-backed Forest City project
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Pakistan’s Kashmir Problem
A wave of protests is posing the most significant challenge in years to Islamabad’s authority in the region.
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What, no sequinned crooners? How cruises became the home for world class theatre
Forget cheesy acts, these days cruise ships boast the cutting edge tech to stage hip West End productions and Olivier award-winning musicals – and young people are loving itThe phrase “cruise ship...
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JPMorgan Again Entangled in a FIFA Fiasco
A pregame ceremony at the FIFA World Cup final match last month between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium. FIFA is expected to take in $15 billion in revenue from this year’s event.
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Colombia’s Petro repeats vote fraud claims days before handing over power
Petro accuses programmers of altering vote counts and claims metadata tied to election results was hidden from review.
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Bessent’s yen intervention signals new era of US ‘currency activism’
Bid to support Japan’s currency shows US is ready to scupper trades that push against its interests
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Pochettino agrees to coach men’s US Soccer through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to extend his tenure as coach of the United States men’s soccer team.
aljazeera.com
Salvadoran man dies in ICE custody at New Jersey detention centre
Second Delaney Hall detainee death in eight months prompts calls to close facility, demands for answers.
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US stocks near record high, oil falls as Trump claims Iran talks under way
Benchmark S&P500 approaches all-time peak as Washington, Tehran offer conflicting accounts of status of talks.
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Watch: Wild police chase in Queensland, Australia ends in two arrests
A police pursuit in Queensland has ended in two arrests, with authorities taken on a high-speed car chase across Ipswich and Brisbane.
co.uk
Ibrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso’s popular leader faces a reality test
Traore’s sovereignty message has won support across Africa, but his record at home faces scrutiny.
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Drone Explodes on Russian Beach, Killing 7, Officials Say
It was unclear what the drone was targeting and why it crashed in the crowded resort spot, but it has been a deadly summer for civilians caught up in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
nytimes.com
Board of Peace says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before Hamas disarms
Netanyahu and board director Maldenov meet amid tensions over Gaza disarmament roadmap and recent Israeli attacks.
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Trump administration sued by 25 states over new tariffs on trading partners
The states claim the new levies are a pretext to re-impose tariffs that were ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court.
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Beast of Reincarnation review – a taxing reflection of human-made damage
PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5; Game Freak/FictionsGame Freak channels a post-apocalyptic reality that reflects our own repetitive erosion cycles, with a fair bit of hand-holdingMost of your time in Beast...
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Iran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’
US president says talks with Iran are under way, warning the negotiations are Tehran's 'last chance' to secure a deal.
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The New Forever Wars
How America gets stuck in its allies’ fights.
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The War China Might Choose
A new Taiwan option.