Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye alliance actually create a new regional order?
The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-07
Moonshot shake-up seeks to win Beijing nod for stock market debut
Chinese AI start-up targets Hong Kong listing to raise fresh funding for next phase of development
ft.com
England's Hull closes in on Huang after historic 62
Charley Hull's 62 equals the lowest round in Ladies European Tour history and also breaks the course record at the Centurion Club to move within one stroke of the lead at the PIF London Championship.
co.uk
Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and spoke frankly on his father's declining health.
co.uk
After Rippling blew millions on AI in months, it built an employee ROI tool
After its own AI usage wake-up call, Rippling this week unveiled AI Spend Console, a product that tracks individual and team employee AI spending.
techcrunch.com
Partick Thistle beat Livingston in Scottish Championship
An early Robbie Crawford back-heel and a Cammy MacPherson own goal give Partick Thistle victory over Livingston as two of the promotion favourites meet in the Scottish Championship at Firhill.
co.uk
Wacom’s Movinkpad 11 is a fun and mid-priced entry point for digital artists
The Movinkpad 11 a versatile little graphics tablet that can help make your wildest digital art dreams come true.
techcrunch.com
Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting
Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.
co.uk
US appeals court halts White House ballroom construction
A federal appeals court has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to halt construction on a ballroom project.
aljazeera.com
South Koreans beat the heat with ‘silent disco’ pool party
South Koreans in Seoul cooled off with a silent disco pool party during a record-breaking heat wave.
aljazeera.com
Lebanon points to ‘positive progress’ on borders, prisoners in Israel talks
New Israeli attacks reported in southern Lebanon as Beirut offers optimism after the seventh round of discussions.
aljazeera.com
Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks
Researchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.
techcrunch.com
Ebola cases top 4,000 in DRC as WHO urges Ervebo vaccine trial
The Bundibugyo epidemic, the world's second-largest, has been described as the fastest-spreading on record.
aljazeera.com
US appeals court upholds injunction pausing Trump’s White House ballroom
The two-judge majority underscored that the president needed congressional authority to move forward with his plans.
aljazeera.com
Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president
The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
co.uk
Hull surges up leaderboard with course-record 62 at PIF London Championship
Charley Hull has surged up the leaderboard at the PIF London Championship after a brilliant course record 62 in the second round at the Centurion Club.
skysports.com
DR Congo releases 15 prisoners to M23 rebels as part of Doha peace process
ICRC facilitates first known transfer of detainees between Congolese government and M23 rebels in North Kivu.
aljazeera.com
Charles S. Faddis, Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Pushed Conspiracies, Dies at 68
After 20 years in the C.I.A., he emerged as an outspoken critic of the agency and as a leader of the election-denial movement in Pennsylvania.
nytimes.com
2026 IGARSS Hyperwall Schedule
IGARSS 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #100) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. MONDAY, AUGUST 10 3:00 PM Technology Enabling the Future of Earth Sci...
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Several killed in attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv hits Russian e-commerce giant
Ukraine continues to strike warehouses and logistics hubs run by Wildberries, which it says aid Moscow's war efforts.
aljazeera.com
Scotland beat Canada to reach World Cup Qualifier
Scotland hold on for a nervy nine-run victory over Candada to secure a place at next year's World Cup Qualifier after a tense tri-series match in Forfarshire.
co.uk
Coventry sign Ghana's Yirenkyi for record fee
Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.
co.uk
Badenoch pens letter to Clacton ahead of by-election
The Tories are not standing in next week's election, triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation.
co.uk
Hull beats pro course record at Centurion! | Story of her round
The story of Charley Hull's record-breaking second round at the PIF London Championship from the Centurion Club.
skysports.com
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
Exclusive: Seven in 10 survey respondents expect services to be reduced or shut, while more than half anticipate job lossesMillions of adults and children in England face being forced to wait longe...
theguardian.com
Inside the results: How redistricting shaped Tennessee’s primary election
Tennessee's party primaries saw incumbent Representative Andy Ogles ousted and set up a heated race for District 9.
aljazeera.com
Elizabeth Smith, Voice Coach and Juilliard Professor, Dies at 91
Elizabeth Smith, center, leading actors in voice and breathing exercises in New York, during the 1974-75 season of The Acting Company.
nytimes.com
France stopped 10 small boats crossing Channel since spring, officials say
Disclosure comes after Conservative and Reform claims that French police refusing to intervene in crossingsThe French authorities have halted small boats at sea in the Channel on 10 occasions since...
theguardian.com
Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president
Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be that easy.
co.uk
FREE STREAM: McKenna vs Oliha weigh-in ahead of world title fight
skysports.com
Donald Trump revives threat to sack Fed governor Lisa Cook
Attempt comes after Supreme Court ruled in June that policymaker could remain in her position while case is resolved
ft.com
England opener Gay has shoulder injury scare
England opener Emilio Gay suffers a shoulder injury while playing for Durham in their One-Day Cup against Middlesex.
co.uk
New Delhi on red alert as heavy rains pound the city
Heavy rains have pounded New Delhi and its surrounding towns, disrupting traffic and leaving commuters stranded.
aljazeera.com
What we know so far about the deadly Thailand shooting
At least seven people have died after a teenage boy shot his grandparents before opening fire on a school in Bangkok.
co.uk
Niewiadoma-Phinney wins on Ventoux to take Tour lead
Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney produces a thrilling solo ride to the summit of Mont Ventoux to claim her first Tour de France Femmes stage win and the overall race lead.
co.uk
Mediterranean smuggling network ‘dismantled’ in Spain-led raid, 78 arrested
Authorities say they broke up one of the largest criminal networks running migrant smuggling in Western Mediterranean.
aljazeera.com
'Critically important' summit called on future of Scottish football
The Scottish Football Association is to hold a "critically important" summit around the future of the national game.
co.uk
Jeanine Pirro, Trump’s legal crusader goes off script
The US attorney’s relationship with the president is on thin ice after her office rejected claims of vandalism at the Reflecting Pool
ft.com
Government criticised over plastic spill response
Volunteers call for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene and declare it a "national disaster".
co.uk
A ‘Keminaissance’ for the Tories is wishful thinking – Badenoch’s Reform-lite summer will only end one way | Jonathan Freedland
Hiring a convicted antisemite as an adviser; rabble rousing at a time of violent unrest. She is still in a race to the bottom and making too many mistakesThe Keminaissance will be delayed. For near...
theguardian.com
It must be tricky for Nige to remember what’s what. It’s so hideously complicated | John Crace
I can’t pass up the moment the Reform leader celebrates his byelection victory against a man with a dustbin on his headYou would have thought that after 35 years of writing for the Guardian I would...
theguardian.com
War on Iran: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.
aljazeera.com
New Zealand begin South Africa tour with flattering win over Stormers
New Zealand's first full-scale tour of South Africa in 30 years began with an underwhelming 38-21 win over the Stormers.
skysports.com
Olivia Rodrigo review – crushing riffs and infectious hooks at secret New York show
Warsaw, Brooklyn, New YorkPlaying to just 1,000 fans, Rodrigo’s pop-up show is a thrillingly intimate showcase of her tour de force talentAt 10am on Thursday, Olivia Rodrigo announced in an Instagr...
theguardian.com
In the Black review – rewarding drama about the Faustian pact of big business
Underbelly, Bristo Square, Edinburgh Quaz Degraft draws on his knowledge of high finance for these misadventures in a material, misogynist worldYou don’t hear much about the American dream these da...
theguardian.com
US labour market sheds jobs in July as labour force participation slumps
US labour market loses 23,000 jobs in July as education, government and retail sectors record significant declines.
aljazeera.com
Redistricting played a part in Tennessee's primary election results
Tennessee's primary election put its redistricting from earlier this year on display at the ballot box as results questioned President Trump's endorsement.
npr.org
Gay injures shoulder to add to England worries
England opener Emilio Gay suffered an injury scare on Friday, retiring hurt with a shoulder injury while batting for Durham.
skysports.com
Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a browser built for AI agents
Cloudflare has introduced Kitesurf, a cloud-hosted browser designed for AI agents instead of people. The company says the browser uses less computing power than Chromium for common automation tasks...
techcrunch.com
Computer maker Framework notifies ‘all customers’ of a data breach
Framework told "all" of its customers that hackers accessed their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses in a data breach.
techcrunch.com
New rules on pitchside walls after death of former Arsenal youth player
Clubs in the National League system must remove brick or concrete walls around pitches or use padding to cover them following a safety review prompted by the death of Chichester City forward Billy...
skysports.com
Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags On
Anti-government protesters in Tehran in January. Iran has executed at least 26 people in connection with the protests since President Trump made his promise.
nytimes.com
Monsters of God review – a messy feud between rival reptile smugglers gets the Tiger King treatment
Director Eric Goode has found two enemies to rival Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin in his new documentary about the animal trade’s underworldThrough the fear and general miasma of the Covid pandemic,...
theguardian.com
Parts of Eastern and Central Europe Broke Heat Records This Week
The hot weather has exacerbated dry conditions, creating conditions for wildfires and receding rivers.
nytimes.com
Prince to Madonna, Blur to Beth Orton: William Orbit’s 12 greatest recordings
The late producer’s gift for bringing in elements from dance music’s cutting edge drew all manner of music royalty – and he often made them sound better than ever before• William Orbit, pop produce...
theguardian.com
Analysis: Prisoner release row is Burnham's first big test as PM
The row over early prisoner release presents the new PM with a dilemma for which there are only unpalatable choices.
co.uk
Barca cancel friendly in Morocco after Ceuta border crisis
Barcelona cancel pre-season friendly in Morocco because of the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta.
co.uk
Palace sign defender Tomiyasu after pre-season trial
Crystal Palace complete the signing of Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu following a successful pre-season trial.
co.uk
Is the promise of AI living up to the hype? | Fiona Katauskas
It’s certainly increasing its outputSee more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been
The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.
wired.com
A Drying Danube River Reveals Nazi-Era Vessels, and Hazards of Heat
One of the German ships from World War II exposed in the Danube River near Prahovo, Serbia, this week.
nytimes.com
Seven killed after teen shooter opens fire at home and school in Thailand
Authorities say the teen killed his grandparents at home before gunning down five teachers at his school.
co.uk
Chinese AI model Kimi escaped its cybersecurity testing environment, researchers say
In the Kimi test, the sandbox designed to contain the experiment was not properly configured.
techcrunch.com
NASA’s IXPE Studies Magnetar
Scientists using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) conducted more than 140 hours of observations of the magnetar 1E 1547-5408, shown in this Aug. 5, 2026, artist’s concept, bet...
nasa.gov
Airbnb says AI is helping it ship features faster as it tests a new search function
Airbnb will debut a new AI-powered search experience with a toggle.
techcrunch.com
Two civilians killed in Houthi strike on Marib, says Yemen’s government
Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah says 14 injured, accuses group of targeting residential areas and displacement camps.
aljazeera.com
Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses
The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.
wired.com
Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review
A federal appeals court says above-ground construction cannot continue without approval from Congress, siding with historic preservation advocates.
npr.org
SpaceX’s Terafab will rely on natural gas power plants, not Tesla solar panels
SpaceX and Tesla are building a massive semiconductor fab in Texas that will depend on natural gas power plants, not Tesla solar panels.
techcrunch.com
Cats review – it’s a jellicle jumble as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s moggies get the zoomies
Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, LondonMacavity and co are back, with the balance in Drew McOnie’s stylish revival tipped in favour of dance and acrobatics over storytellingAndrew Lloyd Webber’s cat...
theguardian.com
Sam Neill filmed role in Legend of Zelda film adaptation before his death
The New Zealand actor, who died last month aged 78, will appear in live-action movie of popular video game, which is set for release next yearThe New Zealand actor Sam Neill completed filming of a...
theguardian.com
Trescothick chat helps Buttler find form for T20 record
Jos Buttler says a conversation with England batting coach Marcus Trescothick helped him rediscover the form that took his past the all-time T20 run-scoring record.
co.uk
‘Not afraid of controversy’: Edinburgh fringe rejects calls to cancel Amanda Knox comedy
Festival organisers defend show after criticism from sister of Meredith Kercher, Knox’s murdered former flatmate The Edinburgh festival fringe has said it is “not afraid of controversy” after it fa...
theguardian.com
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
The bill is meant to stifle Russia's economy by allowing for tough new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy. The legislation was led by Lindsey Graham before his unexpected death in July.
npr.org
Diego Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says masseur
Seven healthcare professionals have been on trial since mid-April in Argentina for possible negligence.
aljazeera.com
Perimeter walls around pitches banned after Vigar death
The Football Association has banned solid perimeter walls around pitches after a safety review following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar.
co.uk
Why can't the Premier League attract the world's best players?
Vinicius Jr chose to stay at Real Madrid, but why does the Premier League rarely attract global superstars at their peak?
co.uk
World Cup-bound French grateful to medical staff
England star Hannah French pays tribute to the team's medical staff after recovering from injury in time to play in next month's women's Hockey World Cup.
co.uk
Russia drops record number of glide bombs on Ukraine as casualties pile up
Moscow's troops suffer high rate of losses as Zelenskyy renews air campaign against Russia.
aljazeera.com
EA Sports FC 27: what does the next instalment of the world’s biggest football game have in store?
The all-conquering franchise’s revamps are technically impressive, its transfers more true to life – and its new grassroots social hub is surprising funAs if the world wasn’t sufficiently football-...
theguardian.com
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign joint defence pact
The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
aljazeera.com
UN chief condemns both Ukraine and Russia amid escalation in war
UN chief Guterres calls for de-escalation and a ceasefire as Russia-Ukraine attacks intensify.
aljazeera.com
UK housing market in ‘suspended animation’
Lloyds’ data shows house prices were unchanged in July as higher mortgage rates stretch affordability
ft.com
US economy undershoots forecasts to shed 23,000 jobs in July
Lacklustre figure complicates Fed’s decision over raising rates
ft.com
The founder’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that.
techcrunch.com
Out of the blue: James Cameron’s surprise departure would be good for Avatar
The director has yet again hinted that he may step away – but if he does actually relinquish control, would it benefit the franchise or would be it be ‘hasta la vista’, Terminator 6 style?After dir...
theguardian.com
William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69
Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black CoffeeWilliam Orbit, the British music producer whose dreamy yet propulsiv...
theguardian.com
‘It’s a Pan-African story’: the artists telling the amazing true tale of Zambia’s mission to reach space
The nation’s audacious 1960s rocket programme was met with ridicule. Now, more than 60 years on, this curious episode is inspiring film-makers, playwrights and a circus show at the fringeExplore th...
theguardian.com
McKenna: Once I become world champion I’m going to take over
Aaron McKenna may be tall, and have a frame that he claims could one day carry him to heavyweight, but he made the weight well on Friday.
skysports.com
Van Barneveld fined and suspended in latest Darts Regulation Authority case list
Five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld has been fined and suspended by the Darts Regulation Authority for inappropriate behaviour and offensive language.
skysports.com
Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs
UN index says weather is affecting wheat yields while conflicts in Ukraine and Iran hit exports and drive up pricesBusiness live – latest updatesGlobal food prices have hit their highest level in t...
theguardian.com
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay additional $567M in child safety case
Meta's total fine has raked up to $942 million in this case
techcrunch.com
First school for robots opens in China
"Our main goal is to empower robots' brains." China has launched its first robot school.
aljazeera.com
The 5 Best Laptop Power Banks I've Personally Tested (2026)
These powerful, high-capacity portable batteries are the best ones when laptop charging is a priority. All have at least 20,000 mAh, enough to charge most laptops twice.
wired.com
Cricket’s Shakib, an Hasina ally, will face trial in Bangladesh if secure
Sheikh Hasina ally Shakib Al Hasan will face Bangladesh trial if safety assured, with Cricket World Cup return eyed.
aljazeera.com
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact in Mecca
Three allies seek to deepen regional security co-operation to deal with wars and instability
ft.com
Trump says war ‘can’t go much longer’ – what’s the latest on talks?
Reports suggest that Tehran is discussing a bill barring US and Israeli vessels from passing the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Houthi attacks on gov’t forces hint that a major battle in Yemen is brewing
Houthis' expansion of cross-border attacks means an even bloodier war may be imminent, analysts say.
aljazeera.com
Exxon nears peak impunity on climate obligations
Oil major’s move against the EU’s carbon storage rules is odd
ft.com
Massey-Ellis retires from officiating to take up new role with FA
Assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis has retired from officiating and will take up a new role with the Football Association.
skysports.com
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
The Salt King by Natasha Pulley; A Trade of Blood by Robert Jackson Bennett; Netherwood by Jake Arnott; Fawn by CN VairThe Salt King by by Natasha Pulley (Gollancz, £22)The latest from the author o...
theguardian.com
How divided is the UK really? Here’s a way to find out | Brendan Cox
Social media-fuelled riots and fractured politics make us feel more divided than ever, but is that so? Our study hopes to reveal what bring us together – and pushes us apartTake part in the Nationa...
theguardian.com
‘Walking sausage’: the giant stick insect that proves it’s not over till we give up
Also known as the tree lobster, this ultra-rare creature was inadvertently driven to the brink by European settlersRevealed: the top 10 invertebrates of the yearWhen small species are left alone to...
theguardian.com
Add to playlist: the anxiety-ridden sugar rush of Tiffany Day and the week’s best new tracks
Day’s latest album Halo is all high-energy exhaustion, injected with a crushing electroclash chaos that illuminates her insecurities in bright neonFrom Los AngelesRecommended if you like Slayyyter,...
theguardian.com
Houthi strikes in Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know
Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
aljazeera.com
Uefa boycott right thing for future of game - Bronze
England international Lucy Bronze says a Uefa boycott of Fifa competitions would be the "right thing" for the future of the game.
co.uk
Target Audience review – zingy satire puts media types in an apocalyptic pickle
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghWith characteristic wit, Dan Bishop’s comedy develops from a jolly send-up of the vacuous TV industry into a politically astute play about power‘I’ve never read anythi...
theguardian.com
Ranking the Best Smart Glasses: Meta, Viture, & More (2026)
This burgeoning wearable tech lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen from the comfort of your very own face.
wired.com
The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry
Many young men are driven to resentment and are financially exploited as influencers sell them classes, pills, and the illusion of clout, a new report reveals.
wired.com
England striker Toney charged with assault
England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm, following a nightclub incident in December 2025.
skysports.com
Central Europe sees record temperatures as heatwave continues
Record-breaking temperatures in Slovakia and Austria as Italy places all of its 27 major cities on highest heat alert.
aljazeera.com
Saudi Pro League’s England international Toney charged with assault
Ivan Toney charged for an assault that allegedly took place on December 6 last year in United Kingdom.
aljazeera.com
Hospital Video Captures Chaos as Earthquake Strikes Mid-Surgery
Footage shows doctors in Japan clinging to an operating table to protect a patient from the violent tremor. The surgery was completed successfully.
nytimes.com
‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission
The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts.
aljazeera.com
‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission
The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts.
aljazeera.com
The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your Questions
WIRED spoke with Tucker Bryant, an artist and former Google employee who created ChatTJB to get people to reflect on the “strange moment” we’re in.
wired.com
Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best?
Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change this.
wired.com
Labour government says more people working illegally are being arrested and deported – UK politics live
More than double number of arrests made since 2024 compared with previous two-year periodPrimary schools in England should be required to identify children at risk of leaving education at 16 withou...
theguardian.com
Several killed after student opens fire inside Thailand school
At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a student opened fire inside a school in Thailand.
aljazeera.com
England forward Toney charged with assault in Soho
England footballer Ivan Toney is charged with assault outside a nightclub in central London.
co.uk
Thomas S. Hines, Who Helped Put L.A. Architecture on the Map, Dies at 89
A historian at U.C.L.A., he showed how Los Angeles’s architects and planners made the city a global center for modernist design in the 20th century.
nytimes.com
BBC NI to remain home of Irish Premiership coverage
BBC Sport NI agrees a new three-year broadcast deal with the Irish FA and Northern Ireland Football League to ensure the continuation of extensive free-to-air coverage of international and domestic...
co.uk
How teen TV is replacing repetition with authenticity: ‘a reprieve from the algorithm’
Off Campus, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Sterling Point are winning viewers with grounded coming-of-age themesAnnie Jacobson has a 10-step skincare routine, a voice-activated white noise machine,...
theguardian.com
Could the UK ever run out of water?
Last month in England was the driest July since records began almost two centuries ago. How concerned should we be?Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought. But what does this mea...
theguardian.com
Buried for not being Brueghel: overlooked masterpiece by still-life pioneer discovered in storage area
The curator of Norway’s national museum in Oslo is bringing the work by the Flemish baroque artist Clara Peeters out of obscurity in a major exhibition of female artistsAnonymous was often a woman:...
theguardian.com
New autism therapy shows surprising benefits even in adult mice
Blocking the glycine transporter SLC6A20 restored important brain signaling and improved social, communication, and repetitive behaviors in autism-related mouse models. The treatment also worked in...
sciencedaily.com
Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early
Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.
co.uk
A new youth agitation grips an Indian state after 'cockroach' protests
Weeks after the CJP protests shook Delhi, a new youth-led movement over jobs and recruitment is gathering force in Jharkhand.
co.uk
Stanway deal boosts Partick Thistle promotion push
Mark Wilson believes the aim of returning Partick Thistle to the Scottish Premiership was a huge factor in Ben Stanway signing a surprise new contract as Livingston visit in Friday's live BBC Scotl...
co.uk
Tory plan to ban foreign nationals from social housing condemned as ‘divisive’
Housing charity says move would drive up homelessness, while Labour dismisses proposal as ‘unworkable’Plans to ban foreign nationals from social housing under a Conservative government have been co...
theguardian.com
Africa backs Infantino as CAF unanimously votes in FIFA president’s favour
CAF president Patrice Motsepe calls for good governance, as Africa throws weight behind FIFA's Gianni Infantino.
aljazeera.com
Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery
A viral video shows medical staff protecting a patient as an earthquake struck Japan during surgery.
aljazeera.com
Gibbs' Lions deal makes him NFL's highest-paid running back ever
Jahmyr Gibbs is set to become the highest-paid running back in NFL history having agreed to a new three-year deal worth up to $75.7m (£56.3m) with the Detroit Lions.
skysports.com
Arun Sood and Angeline Morrison: Donn/Dubh review – British folk giants startlingly transform sacred histories
(Real World)Leaning on their Hebridean heritage, the duo meld 10th-century Celtic cantos with distortion, dream-pop and post-rock, with shades of Twin Peaks and Boards of CanadaTwo of Britain’s mos...
theguardian.com
Scientists tracked 12 people in Antarctica for 10 months—what happened could shape future Mars missions
A ten-month Antarctic experiment found that astronauts may struggle not only with loneliness but also with spending too much time around the same people. Frequent contact was linked to greater tens...
sciencedaily.com
Alley Cats review – the genital jokes in Ricky Gervais’s sweary cartoon are just exhausting
There are glimmers of potential in this comedy about a potty-mouthed feline gang. But not even the great voice cast or a cute kitten can save it from being lazy, crude and boringI suppose the ques...
theguardian.com
The Last House review – post-Covid apocalyptic lockdown thriller is a solid night in
Oscar nominee Wagner Moura and Greta Lee lead Netflix’s sci-fi tale of a family trapped in their house as something sinister arrivesMost of us aren’t truly ready for films that directly cover the r...
theguardian.com
‘There is an alternative to capitalism’: after addiction and losing a home to LA wildfires, indie rockers Diiv start again
No stranger to rebuilding after disaster, the US band’s frontman Zachary Cole Smith now sees the entire capitalist project as ripe for reinvention, on a surprisingly upbeat new AG Cook-produced alb...
theguardian.com
Norrie saves match point in superb Montreal fightback
Britain's Cameron Norrie saves a match point as he produces a superb fightback to beat world number seven Alex de Minaur at the Canadian Open.
co.uk
Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan
Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.
co.uk
Europe’s dry riverbeds and scorched earth – in pictures
Europe continues to struggle with the effects of extreme hot weather that has caused wildfires and droughts across the continent Continue reading...
theguardian.com
‘Still searching for truth’: Daughter of Sikh activist killed 30 years ago
Jaswant Singh Khalra's daughter Navkiran reflects on slain father's life and legacy, which also inspired a recent film.
aljazeera.com
Caldentey embraces 'cool' pressure as Arsenal target Treble
Midfielder Mariona Caldentey explains why Arsenal, strengthened by seven new players, are talking up their chances of winning the Treble this season.
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NASA’s Lunar Development and Test Facility Prepares Artemis Hardware for Moon
Before astronauts return to the Moon’s surface through NASA’s Artemis program, the hardware they depend on must first prove it can survive the unforgiving lunar environment. At NASA’s Joh...
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‘Waste colonialism’ – the Turkish city carrying the weight of Britain’s pollution problem
In this week’s newsletter: a Guardian investigation reveals that the UK exported 139,000 tonnes of rubbish to poor districts in Adana, where farmers are left to cope with microplastics, toxic smoke...
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What Happened to Liberal Democracy? by Daron Acemoğlu review – how to fix the system
The Nobel-winning economist takes aim at elites for no longer meeting the needs of the massesIn 2009, the tech billionaire Peter Thiel published an essay with the portentous title The Education of...
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Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports
Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.
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TV tonight: Jon Hamm’s offbeat adult animation lands in the UK
The star voices a maverick cop in new cartoon Grimsburg. Plus: the finale of Scottish crime drama Granite Harbour. Here’s what to watch this evening10.15pm, Sky OneA triple bill of this adult carto...
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Record-high heat soars through South Korea
A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.
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Week in wildlife: a tiger release, an Exmoor eagle and Pallas’s kittens
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plantsEurope’s dry riverbeds and scorched earth – in picturesTemperature records have been...
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Why Britain is breathing the world’s wildfire smoke
Scientists say global blazes account for 10% of UK’s particle pollution – and climate crisis could make the problem worseSmoke rising above wildlife habitats, thousands of people evacuated and home...
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B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This August 2026
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.
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Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│August 2026
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
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HP Coupon Codes and Deals August 2026
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
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Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.
co.uk
ByteDance targets mega AI model nearing Anthropic’s Mythos
TikTok owner training a model three times larger than Moonshot’s Kimi K3
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One killed, four injured in Thailand school shooting, officials say
Authorities say the gunman, a student, killed a teacher before taking his own life at high school northwest of Bangkok.
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How Japan Minimized Deaths from a Major Earthquake
Collapsed houses after the earthquake in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, last week.
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Residents of London’s Barbican Are Battling a New Tower
The Barbican, a once divisive housing complex in central London, is now considered an architectural masterpiece. Residents are fighting plans for a 20-story building next door.
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Parents haggle with private schools over fees as VAT pushes up costs
Financial advisers say families now band together to negotiate a group discount for their children as 20% tax rate bites
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‘It’s now or never.’ Is the EU serious about letting in new members?
Candidate countries hope for progress after years of inaction, but some in Brussels are still uncertain about enlargement
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‘These cooks ripped each other apart’: Dominic Sessa on playing Anthony Bourdain, kitchen bullies and the joys of being a 70s barfly
After his breakthrough in The Holdovers in 2023, Sessa has gone back to the 70s again for Tony, the biopic of bad-boy chef and Kitchen Confidential author Bourdain. And, he says, a big part of him...
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Experience: I dress up as rubbish
On my TikTok I find trash that’s blowing in the wind, and mimic its movements using what I have to handI’ve always been interested in the concept of value and what is thought of as rubbish. When pe...
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The Silence of the Lambs review – Hannibal Lecter’s daring stage outing is a shock to the system
Curve, LeicesterThere are electrifying – and also queasy – moments in this version of the classic 90s horror about the interrogation of a psychotic psychiatrist by an FBI rookieSoon after the hosti...
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Gulf’s ‘Little Sparta’ takes on the oil world
After leaving Opec, the UAE is backing state-oil company Adnoc to set a more assertive and expansive course
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Sensing the Poles’ Hidden Heat
New animations from NASA’s PREFIRE mission reveal two years of seasonal temperature swings at the Arctic and Antarctic.
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AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time
US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.
aljazeera.com
Wearable ultrasound patch boosts REM sleep without drugs or surgery
A new wearable patch may help people reach REM sleep faster and remain there longer without medication or surgery. In a study of 28 participants, the device shortened the time to REM by 43 minutes...
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Court tells Meta to pay extra $567mn penalty to tackle social media harm to children
Tech group to appeal after New Mexico judge finds company to be a ‘public nuisance’
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Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces
Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.
aljazeera.com
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths
The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.
aljazeera.com
The key to colonizing Mars may be hidden inside asteroids
Metal-rich asteroids could one day become hardware stores for Mars, supplying the materials needed to build and repair a growing colony. A new analysis shows that carefully selected asteroids may b...
sciencedaily.com
Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash
Official says plane was irregularly cleared for departure before crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo.
aljazeera.com
One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Escaped Containment
Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.
wired.com
After decades of decline, New Zealand’s wool industry is making a comeback
Forty years ago there were more than 22 sheep to every New Zealander, but wool prices and production declined with the uptake of synthetic alternativesJohn Hargreaves’ family has farmed sheep and b...
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Police in Argentina use tear gas to stop protesters
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, where police fired tear gas as thousands protested.
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Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer
Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.
co.uk
Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.
co.uk
Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders
The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.
co.uk
Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.
co.uk
Scientists find unexpected life on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-year-old body
More than 5,000 years after his death, Ötzi the Iceman is still hosting a remarkable mix of ancient and modern microorganisms. Researchers separated microbes that lived in his body during his lifet...
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After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster
Lost harvests and disrupted supply routes have pushed many families deeper into food insecurity.
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Now, Autonomy by Max Easton review – a sardonic yet compassionate take on millennial apathy
The author’s third novel to chronicle life in Sydney’s west follows a group of flawed friends trying to sustain meaning amid an ‘erosion in the world’If any part of Australia can lay claim to being...
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Trump says war can’t ‘go much longer’, Hormuz deal close
The US, Iran, and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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The Chinese Way of Lawfare
Beijing’s quest to challenge America’s legal hegemony.
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China's Legal Weapon
Beijing’s quest to challenge America’s legal hegemony.