Illegal working arrests double in two years, Home Office says
The Home Office says there has been a record number of raids and arrests in the first six months of 2026.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-06
Alibaba’s latest AI model puts it back in the great game
The ecommerce and cloud company hopes to recoup some of its lost shine with Monday’s release
ft.com
OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300-$400
Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.
techcrunch.com
India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot them
India's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.
co.uk
Google shifts AI power back to Brin as DeepMind’s Hassabis steps aside
Silicon Valley parent consolidates control as the London lab’s scientific culture gives way to urgency to build AI products
ft.com
Trump signs new executive orders seeking to limit birthright citizenship
Latest, more narrow effort comes after Supreme Court ruled against Trump's push to reinterpret constitutional right.
aljazeera.com
Vogue just gave another nod of approval to the tech world
Vogue World is coming to San Francisco next year — perhaps another indication that tech bros are now part of the fashion zeitgeist.
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Spirit eliminated after losing fiery match against MI London
London Spirit become the first team to be eliminated from The Hundred after a four-wicket defeat by MI London in front of a record crowd at Lord's.
co.uk
Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation
Suspects recruited via encrypted app and offered money for violent acts, Toronto police reveal after arrests.
aljazeera.com
John O’Malley, Bronx Detective and Federal Investigator, Dies at 73
John O’Malley in 2014. “No one was more responsible for cleaning up the streets of New York, or at least the Bronx — more than you can possibly imagine — than John O’Malley,” a fellow detective said.
nytimes.com
Fire engulfs earthquake housing site in Turkiye
A fire broke out at a workers' accommodation camp at a construction site for earthquake housing in Hatay, Turkiye.
aljazeera.com
WHO chief: Ebola outbreak in DRC spreading at ‘unprecedented rate’
The world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has killed 1,751 people in DR Congo.
aljazeera.com
How fragile is Lebanon’s uneasy peace?
Israel goes on the attack after the first soldiers are killed since ceasefire began two months ago.
aljazeera.com
Kerr and Matthews help MI London women to belated first win of season
Melie Kerr's defiant half-century and decisive death bowling from Hayley Matthews helped MI London to a belated first win of the season against capital rivals London Spirit.
skysports.com
Jane Street in talks to shift its $11bn in debt to investors including Pimco
Private credit deal would allow the secretive trading firm to make further investments in AI
ft.com
St Helens chairman McManus announces Dublin Super League clash with Hull FC
St Helens chairman Eamon McManus announced that his side will take on Hull FC in a Super League clash in Dublin on April 25.
skysports.com
Australia’s best sustainable architecture for 2026 – in pictures
This year’s finalists for the National Architecture awards’ sustainability category include a compact Canberra housing development and the largest commercial use of hempcrete in the country. Archit...
theguardian.com
Why Normal People Aren’t Using AI Agents
The tech industry is realizing it needs to build agents based on what regular consumers want, not just what its AI models can do.
wired.com
Israeli settler charged over Palestinian activist’s killing
Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler with “reckless manslaughter” in the killing of prominent Palestinian activist
aljazeera.com
Educators & Teens Get Hands-On With TEMPO Data to Help Investigate Local Air Quality
The NASA Science Activation Program’s Cosmic Storytelling with NASA Data (CosmicDS) project, led by Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, works to bring authentic NASA data into the hands...
nasa.gov
Flock Highlighted Police Departments Using Its Tech. Now 4 Face Allegations of Misuse
Flock posted videos on its YouTube channel highlighting at least four police departments whose officers have faced allegations of misusing the company’s tech.
wired.com
ICE’s DNA Collection Increases, SpaceX’s Rocket Crashes Into the Moon, and the AI Backlash Grows
In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss how ICE has been collecting DNA samples of people with no criminal convictions, including children, which end up in an FBI database indefinitely.
wired.com
Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramids
Sudan’s ongoing war is endangering the ancient Meroe pyramids, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
aljazeera.com
Van de Ven close to agreeing new Spurs contract
Micky van de Ven is close to agreeing a new five-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur.
co.uk
The biggest AI bill for parents yet?
Congress is pushing a new bill forward that would give parents the power over their kid’s interactions with AI chatbots.
aljazeera.com
Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation
Hadrian is building automated factories to mass produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.
techcrunch.com
Leeds sign England goalkeeper Trafford for club-record fee
Leeds United have signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a club-record deal.
skysports.com
CDC says US salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeno peppers from Mexico
Salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds across 27 US states.
aljazeera.com
Ceuta’s leader says 100 died in border rush as up to 5,000 still in enclave
After migrant surge from Morocco, EU says Spain assured Schengen is safe but warns Europe's borders are 'vulnerable'.
aljazeera.com
Birds Are Dying. Clues Point to El Niño.
Seabird carcasses in Ecuador.
nytimes.com
Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film
Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.
co.uk
French Streamers Convicted in Case Related to Kick Livestream Death
The two men, users of the platform Kick, received suspended sentences and fines.
nytimes.com
Poll suggests US adults are facing increased strain from extreme heat
More than half of Americans told the AP-NORC poll that climate change is happening, a slight decline from last year.
aljazeera.com
Wigan thrash Saints in opening Super Four game
Wigan Warriors kick off the new Super Four format of the Women's Super League with a thumping 44-6 win at St Helens.
co.uk
NASA’s SkyFall Helicopters at Work (Artist’s Concept)
Description This artist’s concept depicts NASA’s three SkyFall Mars helicopters collecting data while flying over the surface of the Red Planet. The green frequency waves emanating from the helico...
nasa.gov
Women expose rape as a weapon of war in Sudan
Women displaced by Sudan's war are speaking publicly about surviving rape by Rapid Support Forces fighters.
aljazeera.com
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.
co.uk
AI creates first synthetic viruses
Genomic language model has huge potential to redesign organisms such as bacteria
ft.com
Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side despite interest from Arsenal.
co.uk
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.
co.uk
Antenna Testing for NASA’s SkyFall Mission
Description SkyFall ground-penetrating radar engineer Maya Román connects a coaxial cable to a test antenna in the Environmental Test Lab’s electromagnetic interference testing chamber at NASA’s Je...
nasa.gov
Capybaras Were the Newest Lobbyists in This Brazilian Legislature
In Mato Grosso, Brazil, capybaras wandered into the building, but they were polite during the incursion.
nytimes.com
Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure
Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.
co.uk
How Ukraine is taking the was 'deeper' into Russia
Ukrainian strikes have targeted key economic and military supply chains in recent weeks.
co.uk
Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it
Ford's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn't have to.
techcrunch.com
Bumble teases a swipe-free future as it doubles down on IRL meetups
Bumble says it’s moving beyond swiping and deeper into real-world social experiences as it courts Gen Z users.
techcrunch.com
South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash
Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.
co.uk
Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says
The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.
co.uk
Blast hits vehicle on outskirts of Syria’s Damascus: state media
Syrian state TV says several people killed and others wounded in city of Jaramana.
aljazeera.com
ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users
OpenAI said that ChatGPT free and Go users are also getting a new think button for complex queries.
techcrunch.com
The Guardian view on mental health: the new secretary of state should make it a priority | Editorial
Parity for people with physical and psychological ailments has been promised for years. New neighbourhood clinics are a step in the right directionThe rise in children and young people with mental...
theguardian.com
Players union slams FIFA 'abuse of power' as UEFA doubles down on boycott
The world players' union FIFPRO has condemned Gianni Infantino's "abuse of presidential power" and called for change at the top of FIFA following his botched World Cup stake sale plans, with UEFA a...
skysports.com
World Darts Championship dates confirmed with Sunday final in Ally Pally's Great Hall
The Paddy Power PDC World Championship dates have been confirmed for Friday December 11 to Sunday January 3 with a record 180,000 tickets on offer.
skysports.com
Is Israel’s Netanyahu preparing to fight Iran alone?
Experts question Netanyahu's strategy, labeling Israel's war on Iran a strategic failure with global economic impacts.
aljazeera.com
Parker’s positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist, doping body says
The 34-year-old New Zealander tested positive for cocaine on day of shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London in October.
aljazeera.com
Houthi Strikes on Yemeni Military Threaten to Reignite Civil War
Yemeni soldiers in Marib, Yemen, in 2024. The Houthis said they attackedin the region on Thursday by Houthi soldiers.
nytimes.com
Israeli Settler Charged in Death of Activist Awdah Hathaleen
Khalil Hathaleen with pictures of his brother in Umm al-Khair in November.
nytimes.com
Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties
Buenos Aires says it will not respond after Brasilia reduced diplomatic ties over Milei’s latest attacks on Lula.
aljazeera.com
Google seeks a sharper focus in AI after Hassabis move
New role for the DeepMind co-founder comes as the competitive frontier in the technology is shifting
ft.com
Hacker pleads guilty to stealing data from more than 165 Snowflake customers
Connor Moucka pled guilty to hacking and stealing data from more than 165 Snowflake customers, which net him and his accomplices more than $2.5 million in ransom payments.
techcrunch.com
The Senate voted to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt. Now what?
A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he refused to answer questions about his handling of the covid pandemic. Chairman Rand Paul plans to refer the case to the DOJ.
npr.org
I Am Artemis Tom Percy
As NASA sets its sights on long-term exploration of the Moon and Mars, the agency is increasing the cadence of its Artemis missions. Helping bring these plans to fruition is Tom Percy, manager of s...
nasa.gov
DeepMind Says Its AI Can Predict Hurricanes Earlier Than Everyone Else
Its WeatherNext model, which will be open-sourced, can accurately predict both a storm’s track and intensity using lower-resolution weather data. Researchers don't yet fully understand how it does...
wired.com
James R. Urbaniak, Master of Stitching Back Fingers, Dies at 90
He was among the first to perform microscopic surgery in the 1970s and revolutionized techniques to treat traumatic injuries.
nytimes.com
Trump allowed to delay release of financial details in $10bn BBC defamation case
US court agrees with emergency stay requested by lawyers acting for president’s investment trust
ft.com
Uefa doubles down on World Cup boycott in effort to oust Gianni Infantino
Europe’s football governing body reiterates threat despite Fifa ditching plan to sell stake to external investors
ft.com
Israel indicts settler in rare charge over Palestinian activist’s killing
Awdah Hathaleen, who worked on the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was killed last July in occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
Doku's new deal, Gonzalez to stay - what's latest on Man City transfers?
Winger Jeremy Doku is the latest Manchester City player to commit his future to the club after signing a new contract until 2031.
co.uk
Congress should hold Trump’s feet to the fire on chips
The US urgently needs to broaden its export control regime if it’s serious about winning the AI race
ft.com
Google Wallet now lets parents set up secure balances for their kids
The tech giant says the new feature will allow parents to teach their kids healthy financial habits while maintaining oversight over their child's spending with built-in safeguards.
techcrunch.com
Why has Kemi Badenoch given a former neo-Nazi an advisory role? – The Latest
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi activist, has been offered a role as an adviser to the Conservative party by Kemi Badenoch after he withdrew as a Tory candidate for next year’s local elect...
theguardian.com
Scottish FA scraps key match incident panel
The Scottish FA will no longer use a key match incident review panel.
co.uk
Gen Z dating apps like Ditto ditch swiping in favor of AI matchmaking
This generation of 20-somethings is so disillusioned with swipe-based dating apps that they'll try literally anything else -- even an AI matchmaker.
techcrunch.com
European Athletics Championships: Key events, timetable & BBC coverage
Timetable and BBC coverage times for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from 10-16 August.
co.uk
Burnham ‘personally intervened’ over possible early prison release of grooming gang perpetrators
Government ‘urgently’ identifying men convicted in historic cases who could be freed in scheme loopholeUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s government is “urgently” identifying any groom...
theguardian.com
Taking Flight to Prepare for Space
NASA astronaut Adam Fuhrmann (right, in yellow) prepares for a training flight aboard NASA’s WB-57 aircraft in this July 16, 2026, photo. These high-altitude flights train the crew to work in a tig...
nasa.gov
Trump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions
The Trump administration has repeatedly pushed back on reports of shortages of both US offensive and defensive weapons.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI says Apple’s own security practices undermine its trade secrets case
Newly filed court exhibits show OpenAI’s legal strategy in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit: argue that Apple’s own security and offboarding practices — including allowing an Apple manager to access a...
techcrunch.com
UEFA boycott of FIFA tournaments still stands as Infantino stays on
UEFA's boycott of FIFA tournaments still stands, with under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino remaining in his position.
skysports.com
UNICEF says one child killed per day in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’
At least 300 children reported killed in Gaza in 300 days since October 2025 truce between Israel and Hamas was agreed.
aljazeera.com
By day five of my labour, I didn’t want an ‘ideal birth’. I only wanted to survive | Natalie Morris
Yvette Cooper’s maternity reforms must change a system that too often fails women when they’re at their most vulnerableOn the third day of being in labour with my first child, I entered a new state...
theguardian.com
War on Iran: Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz deal
Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig
The Bundesliga Young Player of the Season in 2025/26 reportedly signed for record fee on deal until 2033.
aljazeera.com
UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn
European football's governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.
aljazeera.com
Forlan agrees to become interim Uruguay head coach
Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan agrees to become the new Uruguay coach on an interim basis.
co.uk
‘James Dean has got nothing on that kid’: River Phoenix films – ranked!
As Stand By Me is re-released for its 40th anniversary, we look at the late actor’s most intense, enduring roles – from a goofball boffin to a narcoleptic hustlerIssue-of-the-week TV movie about el...
theguardian.com
Parker claimed failed drug test was caused by cocaine use of nutritionist
Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker claimed a failed drugs test that resulted in him being suspended from boxing was caused by exposure to cocaine being used by his nutritionist, accord...
skysports.com
Rights groups call Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.
aljazeera.com
Rights groups say Israeli attack that killed Lebanese journalist an apparent war crime
Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded in an Israeli attack in April; Israel denied targeting the journalists.
co.uk
eBay continues to bet on live shopping after record quarter
eBay touted an increase in eBay Live's gross merchandise volume as it plans to expand it to more international markets in the coming weeks and months.
techcrunch.com
Why $370bn tech group Palantir pays 1.4 percent tax rate: Report
The AI group's technology is used by Israeli military and Trump administration's ICE.
aljazeera.com
What does the world pay for a child’s education?
Rich countries spend 41 times more on each child's education. AJLabs looks at the classroom inequality around the world.
aljazeera.com
DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths
The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.
co.uk
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as workers push for recognition
GMB says that as a top-rated ethical company, UK’s largest energy firm should welcome involvement of unionsWorkers are pushing for union recognition at the UK’s largest energy company, Octopus Ener...
theguardian.com
Nazis and Happy Feet collide in Penguin Colony, a psychological horror game set at the world’s end
Explore Antarctica as a flightless bird – and dodge some earthly monsters – in this surreal adaptation of HP LovecraftWhile watching the 2006 animated film Happy Feet with his daughter, Origame Dig...
theguardian.com
Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristin Hersh: ‘I was compelled to make music after cracking my skull open’
The alt-rock veteran answers your questions on Buddhist time travel techniques, duetting with Michael Stipe, and her autobiographical new albumDo you think Throwing Muses would have sounded differe...
theguardian.com
Heatwave Britain: why are politicians so slow to act? – podcast
As another summer of extreme heat rumbles on, warnings about excess deaths, ageing infrastructure and potential food shortages are growing louder. So how well prepared is the UK to cope, both now a...
theguardian.com
US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing
The committee will now refer him for potential prosecution following his refusal to answer questions during a hearing focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
co.uk
Sydney Towle, Who Chronicled Her Cancer on TikTok, Dies at 26
Sydney Towle in 2025. Diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer of the bile ducts, she turned her new life as a young woman with cancer into content.
nytimes.com
Livestreamer's murder raises questions over relations between Mexico's creators and cartels
The murder of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday raises questions about why influencers are coming under attack.
co.uk
Parker's positive test for cocaine caused by nutritionist
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker's nutritionist was the reason traces of cocaine were found in a UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) test, according to investigation report.
co.uk
Mike Ashley says Harvey Nichols is in a ‘death spiral’
Sports Direct founder casts doubt over department store chain’s prospects even as he vies to acquire it
ft.com
Indian court sentences high-profile journalist to 10 years for rape
Tarun Tejpal, 63, says that he will appeal the conviction at the Supreme Court.
aljazeera.com
Nearly 50 asylum seekers deported under ‘one in one out’ scheme have returned to the UK
Figure raises questions about deal with France despite UK ministers insisting repeat arrivals will be removedAlmost 50 asylum seekers deported using the “one in one out” scheme have been recorded a...
theguardian.com
Amid legal battles, Suno says it will start watermarking songs
Suno's watermarking feature comes as the company is fighting legal battles on several fronts.
techcrunch.com
Senate panel votes to hold former official Fauci in contempt of Congress
This is a breaking news story.
aljazeera.com
The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election
BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to get their deposits back.
co.uk
UEFA vice president seeks ‘custodian of sport’ after FIFA-Infantino furore
UEFA continues to lead criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite global body's defiant stance.
aljazeera.com
Iran tightens security grip at home as war conditions with US linger
Executions, arrests and closure of public gathering spaces have raised concerns among Iranians and rights groups.
aljazeera.com
Will the US-Iran war and Hormuz deadlock last for months?
Will the war on Iran and Hormuz deadlock last for months? Experts analyse the obstacles blocking a lasting deal.
aljazeera.com
Can Robots Save Japan’s Aging Cherry Blossom Farmers?
Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.
nytimes.com
Bombs, heists and big cats: TV’s 25 best true-crime shows ever
From mind-boggling murder investigations to decade-long scams, there’s no shortage of documentaries about real-life awfulness. We list the most incredibleSince the true-crime explosion a decade ago...
theguardian.com
DR Congo Ebola health workers protest unpaid wages as deaths surpass 1,800
Aid workers say the virus is spreading at an 'alarming and unprecedented rate' as virus spreads to remote areas.
aljazeera.com
Ford’s new electric truck, ‘Fathom’, starts at $28,350
Due in "fall 2027," Ford said Thursday that it won't reveal what Fathom looks like until early next year.
techcrunch.com
Ex-Spotify employees raise $10M to bring the AI behind its recommendations to e-commerce
The startup's platform predicts what product a shopper wants next, learn their general taste, and fine-tune continuously based on what they do in real time.
techcrunch.com
Exclusive: Mirendil inks $100M+ Google Cloud deal to scale self-improving AI
Mirendil has signed a $100 million-plus Google Cloud partnership to expand its compute infrastructure, powering research into self-improving AI systems designed to accelerate scientific discovery a...
techcrunch.com
London submits bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
London submits its final bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with the London Stadium, built for the 2012 Olympics, the proposed venue.
co.uk
Infantino, FIFA try to move beyond botched World Cup sell-off: What we know
FIFA President Gianni Infantino survives crisis meeting over his leadership. What's next for him, and will UEFA react?
aljazeera.com
What came into force with the EU’s AI Act this week – and what didn’t
The European Union has launched the world's first comprehensive law on artificial intelligence.
aljazeera.com
Arlene Smith obituary
Singer who formed one of the first ‘girl groups’, the Chantels, whose 1950s hit Maybe sold more than a million copiesAlmost before the five Bronx schoolgirls who called themselves the Chantels had...
theguardian.com
Europe must create an AI money-mobilisation machine
Talented researchers and entrepreneurs have built a dynamic start-up ecosystem that deserves to be magnified
ft.com
Google Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings
The launch of these new features reflects Google’s ambitions to transform Google Maps from a navigation tool into an assistant that's capable of helping users complete real-world tasks.
techcrunch.com
Local Reform Facebook page criticised Welsh minister for talking about family tragedy
A Reform constituency page criticised the Plaid Cymru minister for discussing her husband's death.
co.uk
New £215,000 council CEO was reality show winner
Businessman Dennis Bacon has a background in adult social care and is expected to start next month.
co.uk
Why is Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visiting Saudi Arabia amid Gulf tensions?
Islamabad seeks economic backing while balancing new defence commitments and a volatile regional security landscape.
aljazeera.com
Badenoch concerned child sex offenders could be freed from jail early
The Tory leader says allowing "serious criminals" to be released early is a "betrayal of victims".
co.uk
Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.
co.uk
114 days and counting - how damaging is Alcaraz's wrist injury?
BBC Sport analyses Carlos Alcaraz's ongoing absence from tennis and why wrist injuries are so difficult to manage.
co.uk
Referrals to Prevent anti-terror scheme at 10-year high
The Home Office says the 10-year-high in referrals could be due to the 2024 Southport attacks.
co.uk
Myanmar leader visits Thailand in bid to bolster international legitimacy
Min Aung Hlaing stressed that his government was focused on ending the civil war and restoring peace.
aljazeera.com
5 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
A growing collection of pocket-size gadgets lets you easily make recordings and extract info from them. Here are our favorites.
wired.com
‘The first time I felt art in my nose’: why a critic missed the point when he called my exhibition meaningless
Projects like London’s Backyard Biennial East are collective endeavours aiming to reach people who feel excluded by art galleriesIn 2018, on the outside wall surrounding the entrance of the Nationa...
theguardian.com
Video: Wildfires in Washington state force thousands to evacuate homes
Wildfires in Washington state and California have damaged over a thousand structures.
aljazeera.com
Extreme rightwing referrals to Prevent rise 20% amid record anti-terror reporting
Programme aiming to stop people turning to terrorism sees 39% rise in referrals in year to September 2025 – the highest number on recordA record number of people have been referred to the governmen...
theguardian.com
Feisty, funny and for real – how new opera the Galloping Cure puts drama at its heart
Missy Mazzoli’s bold new work is about the opioid crisis. The director of its world premiere staging tells of bringing it to life, from tragic arias to blood rehearsals – and a flock of singing she...
theguardian.com
The good, the bad and the green of Badenoch
The Tory leader’s stance on climate exposes her greatest strength and weaknesses
ft.com
Can the US slow China’s robotics and tech rise?
US curbs on foreign-made robots intensify its wider rivalry with China over AI, chips and industry.
aljazeera.com
McKenna wants to unify at 160lbs, and then fight at heavyweight!
Aaron McKenna is not short of ambition. The Irish middleweight fights for the world title this Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
Russia targets Maga influencers ahead of German state vote
The ‘Matryoshka’ campaign is seeking to amplify inflammatory English-language posts, officials say
ft.com
Ebola outbreak accelerates as healthcare workers strike over pay
Ebola outbreak accelerates as healthcare workers strike over pay
aljazeera.com
Carlos Acosta: Myths and Modern Masters review – superstar returns with style, the Stones and his daughter
Royal Opera House, LondonMixing contemporary, Cuban and classical works, Acosta has charisma to burn and is accompanied by an impressive cohortIt’s a bit of a stretch to call this undoubtedly enjoy...
theguardian.com
Mark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome
Alex Hughes was found collapsed at his home in Macclesfield, Cheshire, on 19 June by his two sons.
co.uk
Bangor's Arthurs served anti-doping ban last season
Bangor striker Ben Arthurs is free to play in his club's first game of the 2026-27 Irish Premiership season having completed a three-month ban anti-doping ban.
co.uk
‘It’s beautiful but fragile’: fears £150m redevelopment of Falmouth Docks threatens habitats and town itself
Plans involve dredging and expanding the docks to allow larger cruise ships to visit with up to 200,000 passengers annuallyJanavi Kramer had just enjoyed a swim with friends and was sitting on a be...
theguardian.com
Ravyn Lenae: Blue Island review – from Suicide to Squarepusher, grunge to Janet, a pop one-off plots her unique path
(Atlantic)Evoking an astonishing range of artists, the US singer follows up her huge hit Love Me Not with stylistic diversity – and lyrics that defy her doubtersIt sometimes seems like no musical s...
theguardian.com
Kevin Warsh to stick with lean Fed messaging despite market backlash
US central bank chair remains confident that sweeping reforms will win over key investors
ft.com
Who was Cesar Gastelum, Mexican TikToker shot dead mid-livestream?
Gastelum's death comes after the killing of TikToker Valeria Marquez last year.
aljazeera.com
Samsung Odyssey G8 6K Review: Pixel Overdose
Samsung dared to bring 6K to the world of gaming monitors before our PCs were truly ready for it.
wired.com
Microsoft’s Quantum Chief Doesn’t Care That Scientists Don’t Believe His Results
Zulfi Alam thinks his team doesn’t need to “prove” they engineered a new state of matter in their bid to reinvent computing. Science would disagree.
wired.com
What the CJP protests reveal about India’s next generation
The politics of aspiration is reshaping Generation Z worldwide, and India may still have an opportunity to respond.
aljazeera.com
Shark PowerDetect Speed Review (2026): Light and Powerful
Shark’s new PowerDetect Speed is lighter and more affordable than the original, but still managed to ace most of my vacuum tests.
wired.com
Two Fossil Fuel Companies Are Betting Big on Data Centers
Chevron and Williams are big winners in the race to power artificial intelligence as they build out gas-fired power plants and pipelines.
wired.com
Cambridge professor Jason Arday quits amid plagiarism allegations
The scholar announced his resignation amid a new investigation into his qualifications.
aljazeera.com
Uganda football star Owori killed, weeks after death of rugby’s Gongodyo
SC Villa captain and Ugandan international David Owori was found unconscious by passers-by, but later pronounced dead.
aljazeera.com
All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows
Environment Agency assessments find just 14.3% of country’s surface waters in good ecological statusEvery single English water body is polluted with toxic chemicals, new government data shows, whil...
theguardian.com
Argentina mark World Cup win over England with National Football Teams Day
The Argentine Football Association announces 15 July as National Football Teams Day to mark Argentina's 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England.
co.uk
Super Troopers 3 review – misfiring cop comedy threequel
The return of the country’s most incompetent police force fails to bring enough laughs or any real justification for its existenceSuper Troopers occupies a sacred corner of the millennial DVD shelf...
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We need a wartime mindset to fight the threat of wildfires | Seth Klein
While many leaders compare the wildfire crisis to the second world war, governments fail to adopt the real lessons of pre-emptive wartime actionAs France and Spain battle historic wildfires, compar...
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople review – Sam Neill is warm and wise in Taika Waititi’s goofily tremendous film
Waititi’s eccentric drama sends the late actor into the New Zealand wilderness with his young charge, angry authorities in hot pursuitThe recent sad loss of Sam Neill is a great opportunity to revi...
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Ukraine Is Pleading for Air Defenses. Will the World Listen Anymore?
The aftermath of a Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
MotoGP extends British Grand Prix through to 2028
The British Grand Prix will remain on the MotoGP World Championship calendar until at least 2028 as Silverstone extends its partnership with MotoGP.
co.uk
Who can stop Larne? - New season Irish Premiership talking points
After a summer of transfers, preparation and uncertainty, the start of the Irish Premiership 2026-27 season has finally arrived.
co.uk
Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO Heritage Site
More than 200 ancient Meroe pyramids are imperilled by Sudan’s escalating war and neglect.
aljazeera.com
US-Israel war on Iran upends Europe’s summer holiday travel patterns
Holidaymakers are sticking closer to home as the conflict rages, while tourism operators adapt.
aljazeera.com
Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept fugitive ex-PM?
Awami League leader plans to return from India exile despite facing death sentence over 2024 protest crackdown.
aljazeera.com
Venezuela’s Response to Earthquakes Exposes Government’s Shortcomings
Dozens of volunteers and family members searched for survivors in a building at a public housing complex in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, that collapsed during back-to-back earthquakes on June 24.
nytimes.com
‘Like if John Sayles directed Forrest Gump’: the incredible life of historian Howard Zinn
The life of the hugely influential ‘people’s historian’ is explored in a wide-ranging new book that brings in everything from wars to civil rights to Matt DamonMatt Damon may play a great hero in T...
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I knew Rod Liddle and hated what he became. He would have wanted me to say so | Zoe Williams
A man who prized blunt speaking has been selectively eulogised. There’s a balance between decency and honesty: I’m sad he caused such harmAs tributes poured in for Rod Liddle, the Sunday Times and...
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Blue Note to bring world-famous jazz club to London
Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper will headline opening of club’s first UK venue in Covent Garden next monthThe world-famous New York jazz club Blue Note will open its first UK venue in London...
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Rush urges Liverpool to give Iraola time to succeed
Liverpool legend Ian Rush says new boss Andoni Iraola deserves time to succeed at Anfield but should target winning silverware in his debut campaign.
co.uk
What to know about this week’s US primary elections in Tennessee and Hawaii
Republicans eye Congressional sweep after only Democrat-dominated district redrawn ahead of primary vote in Tennessee.
aljazeera.com
Reform to unveil controversial plan to fine firms and jail bosses who employ illegal workers – UK politics live
Reform say employers would be held responsible even if they were unaware of the worker’s immigration statusHealth secretary Yvette Cooper has urged the Conservatives to “think again” after Kemi Bad...
theguardian.com
Budget Airline Jetstar to Charge Fees for Using the Overhead Bin
Starting next February, Jetstar passengers will be charged for larger carry-on bags.
nytimes.com
Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence
The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.
co.uk
Why is France developing a new nuclear strategy?
As the US retreats from Europe and Russia adopts an aggressive posture, France plans to add weapons to its arsenal
aljazeera.com
A star’s violent death exposed a hidden supermassive black hole
A supermassive black hole has been found lurking about 30,000 light-years from the center of its galaxy—the first dormant black hole detected so far from a galactic core. It revealed itself only af...
sciencedaily.com
Iran anthem protest: Female footballers ‘proud’ to become Australian
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh refused to sing Iran anthem at Asian Cup, now granted Australia citizenship.
aljazeera.com
Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
co.uk
Cell-inspired nanoreactor turns sunlight into hydrogen peroxide
A new hollow nanoreactor mimics living cells to make hydrogen peroxide more efficiently using visible light. Its light-trapping cavity and proton-shuttling shell could open new possibilities for cl...
sciencedaily.com
Nadja review – Dracula’s daughter is divine in dreamy lo-fi modern vampire tale of predatory sexuality
Michael Almereyda’s 1994 horror romance is an indie gem – with a cameo from executive producer David Lynch as a morgue attendantHere is an amazing midnight-movie adventure, in the shape of the 1994...
theguardian.com
Muirhead comes out of retirement to chase another Winter Olympics gold
There have always been comebacks in sport, but some are more unexpected than others especially after a speedy and successful transition to another career.
skysports.com
Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine as Moscow intercepts hundreds of drones
Ukraine officials say three people killed in Kharkiv region and three in Sumy, as Russia says it intercepted 605 drones.
aljazeera.com
El-Sayed wins Michigan's primary. And, Fauci faces contempt of Congress vote
Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the midterms. And, today, Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a contempt of Congress vote.
npr.org
Olympic champion curler Muirhead comes out of retirement
Winter Olympic gold medallist Eve Muirhead revokes her retirement, saying being Team GB's chef de mission at this year's Games has inspired her to return to curling after four years away.
co.uk
Messi scores his first goals since World Cup as Inter Miami beat San Luis
Lionel Messi scores his first goals since Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, as Miami win 4-2 in Leagues Cup.
aljazeera.com
Mourinho, Ferguson & search for new club - what next for Smalling?
Snubbing university, genetics testing for supplements, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho - Chris Smalling is not your ordinary footballer.
co.uk
‘We were ahead of our time!’: Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson AKA sketch duo Britney on their new TV fame and word-of-mouth hits
With TV shows Rooster and Vladimir under their belts, the sketch stars and best friends since school have withstood tumours, nerdy perfectionism and US success. So why are they so eager to get back...
theguardian.com
Metroid at 40: happy birthday to Samus Aran, gaming’s greatest badass and my personal heroine
Being a woman who loves video games has often felt lonely, like being on a hostile planet – but Metroid’s female space hunter has been with me all the way It’s 1986, and you’re playing a brand-new...
theguardian.com
'Show me they want me' - will World Cup hero Torres stay at Barcelona?
Ferran Torres has come under fire from Barcelona supporters after leaving the door open to a potential move away from the club.
co.uk
Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian shipping
Striking hundreds of targets in a matter of weeks, Ukraine has found a new way to pressure Russia's hold on Crimea
aljazeera.com
Nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to risks you can change
A long-term brain study found that common risks such as smoking, high blood pressure, heart disease, and high blood lipids were strongly linked to damage associated with vascular dementia. The find...
sciencedaily.com
Players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers
BBC Sport looks back at some of the players whose standout performances at the World Cup earned a big transfer.
co.uk
OpenAI says Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit aims to stop employees leaving
ChatGPT maker seeks to dismiss blockbuster case as it prepares to launch its own AI device
ft.com
Outrage as Ugandan football captain murdered in street gang attack
The 27-year-old was beaten to death by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to steal his belongings, police say.
co.uk
Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge
Some want the chancellor to exploit newly flexible fiscal rules – others want a more creative approach, such as borrowing from marketsWith just 12 weeks to go until his first budget, new chancellor...
theguardian.com
Sky City by Jacqueline Crooks review – an ambitious, lyrical portrait of trauma
A young woman is haunted by her childhood in this forcefully imaginative and unapologetically bleak novel from the author of Fire RushThe world of Sky City never quite settles beneath your feet. Th...
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Council wants pubs in London’s Soho and West End to ban standing
Sadiq Khan criticises Westminster council’s ‘anti-growth policies’ after it recommends stopping ‘vertical drinking’Waiting at the bar and trying to catch the bartender’s eye so you can order a pint...
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How to Feed a Dictator review – what was on the menu for some of the world’s most evil men
Andrew Neel’s documentary contrasts the lavish dishes eaten by heads of repressive states – served by largely unrepentant staff – with the starvation faced by their citizensThere are moments in thi...
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Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal convicted in rape case
The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a 2021 trial court verdict clearing Tejpal of all charges.
co.uk
Joe Ward: The unluckiest man in Irish boxing
Joe Ward had the world at his feet. He was an amateur boxing sensation, he had a golden future laid out before him. Until disaster struck, over and over again.
skysports.com
A drug already used for osteoporosis blocked spinal damage in a new study
Genetic changes may set off a chain reaction that causes the spine’s natural shock absorbers to harden and deteriorate. Zebrafish with a faulty collagen-related gene developed mineral buildup and s...
sciencedaily.com
Weekly sports quiz: Beckham at the Commonwealth Games?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
co.uk
What will Devon's four new councils mean for you?
The shake-up will need to consider everything from leisure centres and planning to recycling.
co.uk
In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia's new Black Sea strikes
Blackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia's recent surge of attacks on Ukraine's coastline.
co.uk
The takedown of Jason Arday has overjoyed the right, and must be a wake-up call for the left | Jason Okundaye
The Cambridge academic has rightly now resigned. But that won’t end the targeting of senior black figures or the lazy way institutions promote faux equality‘To be honest with you, I thought you’d j...
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American witchhunt: how the McCarthy blacklist annihilated the Hollywood left
A retrospective at the Locarno film festival looks back at the era of Huac’s domination of US culture, uncovering some sobering lessons for nowIn September 2025, Disney and ABC announced that Jimmy...
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Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This August
Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.
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Govee Discount Codes and Deals: 30% Off
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
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Celebrity culture is one thing. For TMZ, Congress is the new 'reality show'
TMZ is trading Hollywood gossip for Capitol Hill scoops with a new D.C. bureau, launched in April. The online tabloid's two-man crew has brought an unconventional reporting style to the Congress beat.
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Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees
Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
co.uk
Country diary: Even in a heatwave, signs of last winter storms still linger | Nicola Chester
South Devon: On holiday in deeply familiar places, we swim fully clothed, snack on overhanging cherries and see the fallen Teignmouth pierThe West Country unrolls down the M4, then M5, under the ki...
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APOD: 2026 August 6 – New Sharpest Image of the Sun Uncovers Instability
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 6 – New… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a d...
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Europe’s Control of Its Fate Is Tested by Iran and Ukraine Wars, Wildfires and Migration
Firefighters in Lanton, a town southwest of Bordeaux, France, last week.
nytimes.com
Fame the Musical review – stardom seekers light up the stage like a flame
Theatre Royal Plymouth This exuberant revival fizzes like a shaken can of soda, capturing the round-the-clock toil of aspiring performersAs a real-life cohort of performers head to Edinburgh hoping...
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‘They slammed their M16s against his skull’: inside the film about Amy Goodman’s fearless reporting
As Steal This Story, Please! charts her astonishing reports on everything from climate summits to earthquakes to massacres, Goodman talks about dissent, censorship – and her ‘magic moments’‘I consi...
theguardian.com
At least half a dozen senior NHS leaders linked to Palantir
Extent of ties revealed as scrutiny grows of US tech company’s contract to build new data platform
ft.com
Who needs consultants in the age of AI?
Getting a company to implement recommended changes is a contact sport that only humans can play
ft.com
Could the Iran war derail Donald Trump’s legacy?
President Trump is looking to reframe the Iran war ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November.
aljazeera.com
Trump administration refunds $100bn in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
Move comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of Trump's sweeping levies in February.
aljazeera.com
Senate committee set to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee want to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer their questions about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
npr.org
Pakistan Starts Sweeping New Crackdown on Journalists
Political campaign posters last month in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
nytimes.com
Lightning strike kills Thai footballer during match
Footage shows the moment a lightning strike hit a football player in southern Thailand, during a semi-final match.
aljazeera.com
Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
co.uk
Forget the sperm race: Fertilization may depend on teamwork
Millions of sperm do not always compete alone—some species send them into action as coordinated teams. A sweeping evolutionary study found that this cooperation is widespread among arthropods and h...
sciencedaily.com
Meta’s AI model follows rivals in revealing hacks of outside systems
Meta joins OpenAI and Anthropic in disclosing AI hacking during cybersecurity testing.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI Didn’t Notice Its AI Agents Using a Message Board to Plan Their Hacking Spree
At the Black Hat security conference, the AI giant revealed new details about how its agents went rogue, hacked several other companies—and did it all right under the company’s nose.
wired.com
‘Every dollar is mobile’: California’s rich snap up New Zealand ‘golden visas’
Applications for indefinite right to work, live and study in the country have risen after rules were eased
ft.com
Mamdani praises El-Sayed’s victory, rejects ‘mini Mamdani’ trope
New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Abdul El-Sayed on winning Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Tehran, Oman close in on Hormuz deal; Houthis attack tankers
Iran, Oman agree on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and Israel bombs Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
America Must Let Go of the Middle East
The Failed Iran war should spur a long-overdue withdrawal.