Brennan secures FedEx Cup Playoffs spot with Wyndham Championship win
Michael Brennan secured his place in the FedExCup Playoffs as he won the Wyndham Championship by three strokes from Beau Hossler.
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Cut £175 from energy bills for low-income homes, says thinktank
Resolution Foundation proposes £2bn emergency scheme to help people facing higher costs this winterLabour should draw up an emergency plan to cut energy prices for low-income families by up to £175...
theguardian.com
Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd
David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.
co.uk
Rahm reigns again after Niemann wins LIV Golf New York
Jon Rahm clinched the LIV Golf season points title for a third straight year despite finishing tied for 41st at LIV Golf New York, where Joaquin Niemann claimed a three-shot victory for his ninth w...
skysports.com
African quartet secure Women's World Cup places
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
co.uk
Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season title
Joaquin Niemann leads throughout to win the LIV Golf New York event while Jon Rahm secures his third straight season title.
co.uk
Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign
Smoke rising from an explosion in Tehran on Feb. 28, the first day of the war.
nytimes.com
Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices to ease cost of living
First of PM’s ‘everyday fixes’ to be banning fake discounts and making it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptionsAndy Burnham: I’ll end the rip-offs that people hateAndy Burnham has promised a seri...
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Subscriptions you can’t easily cancel, sales that aren’t sales – I’ll end the rip-offs that British people hate | Andy Burnham
These everyday hassles are small, but they add up – especially in a cost of living crisis. That’s why my government will tackle them head-onAndy Burnham is the UK prime ministerBurnham vows crackdo...
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Dr. Maura L. Gillison, Who Linked Throat Cancers to HPV, Dies at 61
She challenged the conventional view that a majority of head and neck cancers resulted from cigarette smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
nytimes.com
Still Waiting for Peace in Gaza
A photojournalist with The New York Times details the displacement and danger, in words and images, that have come to define his home.
nytimes.com
Scotland scrape past UAE with one wicket & ball left
Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with just one ball to spare in a dramatic finish to their Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series...
co.uk
Embattled hedge fund Situational Awareness invests $400M in chip startup Source Foundry
The AI-focused hedge fund is still making some big bets.
techcrunch.com
'Very pathetic' - Koepka fumes after missing FedExCup playoffs
Brooks Koepka labelled missing the FedExCup playoffs "pathetic" in a brutally honest assessment of his game after a low finish at the Wyndham Championship.
skysports.com
Were signs always there that Vrancken's Hearts would come good?
Heart of Midlothian have at last secured their first win under new head coach Wouter Vrancken, but statistics suggested it was only a matter of time.
co.uk
Palestinians say Netanyahu’s decision leaves ‘no clear path’ to peace
‘We're going backwards.’
aljazeera.com
Game of Thrones: The Mad King review – an action-packed saga of dry ice and fire
Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonThis prequel to the TV series has one joust after another, spectacular stagecraft and plenty of modern resonanceDuring the RSC’s 65 years, numerous Lea...
theguardian.com
Don Nelson, Hall of Fame NBA Coach and Celtics Star, Dies at 86
Don Nelson in 2000 coaching the Dallas Mavericks. He spent 31 years as a head coach, leading the Bucks, the Golden State Warriors and the Mavericks to the upper echelons of the N.B.A.
nytimes.com
Bonding & building - what we learned about Alonso's Chelsea in pre-season
Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso, so what have we learned about his side?
co.uk
Can the Doha Framework end the conflict in eastern DRC?
Kinshasa hands over 15 prisoners to powerful rebel alliance.
aljazeera.com
Defiant Hodgkinson says home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold
Keely Hodgkinson will seek to prove she is still number one following a "tricky" outdoor season when she faces world-class rivals for European 800m gold in Birmingham.
co.uk
Hundreds of anti-tourism Spanish protesters march in Mallorca’s Soller
Hundreds of people marched on Saturday in the town of Soller, in the island of Mallorca against mass tourism.
aljazeera.com
‘I was on my honeymoon!’: Hamish Falconer’s surprise call-up to Burnham’s cabinet
New EU negotiator, who previously helped free Taliban hostages, thought it was safe to book holiday during recessWhen Hamish Falconer left his career as a Foreign Office diplomat for the hostile en...
theguardian.com
Labour seeking ‘deeper relationship’ with EU under Burnham, new minister says
Exclusive: Hamish Falconer wants ‘sense of renewed pace’ in post-Brexit talks while staying within Labour’s red linesThe UK will move faster and be more ambitious on achieving closer ties with Euro...
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Prophets review – a mysterious tale of faith at the end of the world
Assembly Roxy, EdinburghA researcher encounters an isolated community in thrall to a mysterious religious leader in Jack MacGregor’s atmospheric but elusive dramaWhat impresses about Jack MacGregor...
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Vollering wins final stage to clinch second Tour title
Demi Vollering shows her prowess on the final stage of the Tour de France Femmes to become the race's first two-time winner.
co.uk
World number one Sinner to miss Cincinnati Open
World number one Jannik Sinner withdraws from this week's Cincinnati Open because of a knee injury, but still expects to be fit for the US Open later this month.
co.uk
Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open as knee injury raises US Open fears
Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open with an injury to his right knee.
skysports.com
London mayor orders council to drop plan to ban new pubs and restaurants in Soho and West End
Exclusive: Sadiq Khan urges Westminster council to adopt ‘positive vision of economic growth’ of nightlifeSadiq Khan has ordered Westminster council to scrap a policy that would ban new pubs and re...
theguardian.com
Geraldine de Haas, ‘the First Lady of Chicago Jazz,’ Dies at 91
After a successful singing career, she led the revival of jazz in the Windy City in the 1970s and ’80s, organizing festivals and concert series.
nytimes.com
Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury
Number one ranked player in men's tennis will miss the tournament due to a knee issue, he says via organisers.
aljazeera.com
Former Iraqi provincial governor arrested as graft crackdown continues
Ahmed al-Jubouri and a close associate were arrested on charges of misusing contract funds in Saladin province.
aljazeera.com
New boys shine as Vrancken gets first Hearts win
Three Hearts summer signings were on target as Wouter Vrancken belatedly got his reign up and running with an emphatic 4-0 win over Dundee United.
skysports.com
Wildfires in Albania and Spain cause hundreds to evacuate
Wildfires have spread near Albania’s capital and in parts of southern Spain, prompting hundreds to evacuate.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on India’s green growth gamble: it will need more than private finance | Editorial
The world’s most populous country needs state-generated demand to industrialise, decarbonise and avoid China’s overcapacity trapIndia is attempting to do something the world has never seen before....
theguardian.com
Incumbents secure Hawaii primary wins, defying progressive challengers
Their victories highlight ongoing clashes between centrist Democrats and more progressive candidates.
aljazeera.com
Omar Marmoush scores two goals as Man City defeat Atletico Madrid in Seoul
Marmoush scores twice in three minutes as City rallies to beat Atletico in club friendly at the Seoul World Cup stadium.
aljazeera.com
TechCrunch Mobility: Zoox prepares for launch and Uber’s AV empire
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
techcrunch.com
Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone? review – morose misadventures of a luckless bachelor
Monkey Barrel, EdinburghThe SNL UK star’s romantic failures and house-share humiliations make for a fun hour of downbeat yet twinkling comedyA recent star of Saturday Night Live UK, Paddy Young is...
theguardian.com
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 29
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted unless the US meets a series of demands.
aljazeera.com
Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case
Prosecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio.
co.uk
Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
Twelve people were rescued from the water after a large search and rescue operation, police say.
co.uk
Concerns mount over integrity of Israel’s upcoming October elections
Poll shows 70 percent of Jewish Israelis fear election integrity risks as Netanyahu government faces mounting criticism.
aljazeera.com
Hogh hits hat-trick as Celtic ease past hapless Kilmarnock
Record signing Kasper Hogh silenced his early critics with a first-half hat-trick as Celtic swept Kilmarnock aside on the new grass pitch at Rugby Park.
skysports.com
How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke
Mutual aid groups that gave out PPEs in Covid are now loaning air purifiers and distributing masks to fume-addled communitiesMiquette Thompson’s home in rural Mendocino county has been covered in s...
theguardian.com
Sophie Duker: Hot Beef Injection review – bad encounters with men spun into great comedy
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe standup is on sparkling form as she mines a lifetime of baffling and alarming experiences for a smart, purposeful and very funny hourSophie Duker is done with men....
theguardian.com
The AI safety test is becoming a safety risk
AI agents are escaping cybersecurity testing environments and reaching real-world systems, raising questions about whether safety infrastructure, industry standards and regulation can keep pace wit...
techcrunch.com
Trump targets birthright citizenship again
US President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship.
aljazeera.com
Most X accounts posting about Belfast and Southampton unrest were based outside UK
Exclusive: Analysis shows 55% of accounts were located overseas – and seven of 12 most-read posts came from USMore than half the accounts that posted on Elon Musk’s X about the rioting in Belfast a...
theguardian.com
Israel’s ‘Green Rafah’ plan aims to fragment Gaza, experts say
Experts warn Israel's new administrative zones in Gaza seek to erase the Palestinian cause and force mass displacement.
aljazeera.com
Barzani says Iraqi Kurdistan wants peace as regional tensions rise
Barzani says Iraqi Kurdistan wants peace as regional tensions rise
aljazeera.com
‘The wealthy poor’: Soaring food prices hurt Iranian families
Iranians from all walks of life struggle under the weight of rising inflation and war pressure.
aljazeera.com
Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Board of Peace plan for Gaza
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan, Netanyahu says.
aljazeera.com
This former notorious red-light district is now one of the world’s top AI hubs
More than 20 years ago, King's Cross was one of the seediest area's in London. Now it's sprouting something new.
techcrunch.com
Israel rejects Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace plan
Israel has rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point Board of Peace plan for Gaza.
aljazeera.com
La Liga: Five key talking points heading into the 2026-2027 season
Jose Mourinho is back at Madrid, and Barcelona eye third straight title while new rule changes aim to cut time-wasting.
aljazeera.com
Nigeria mass weddings ease financial burden for couples
For days, Nigeria’s government has been organising mass weddings to help low-income families overcome marriage cost.
aljazeera.com
‘US and Iran are talking past each other’ in indirect negotiations
‘US and Iran are talking past each other’ in indirect negotiations
aljazeera.com
Could AI create a ‘permanent underclass’?
San Francisco’s language is hyperbolic — but the technology could bifurcate the labour market
ft.com
The Complicated Case of Passing On Your Digital Estate
There’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to make the process easier for them.
wired.com
Trump suffers first-round defeat at China Open
World number one Judd Trump suffers a shock defeat by Thailand's Noppon Saengkham in the first round of the China Open.
co.uk
What are datacentres doing to the places we love? In Slough, I found a bleak answer | John Harris
Whitehall wants to triple the UK’s number of datacentres – but demand for electricity and water means that could be at the expense of new homesAmid headlines about the UK’s drought, Europe’s wildfi...
theguardian.com
We know sleep, exercise and diet are vital for health. But why?
The benefits of all three come down to a crucial piece of cellular kitSleep. Exercise. Eat well. It’s the oldest recommendation in medicine, repeated so often it’s become a cliche. We know the advi...
theguardian.com
‘Panda of the insect world’: the moscardón bumblebee creates buzz for invertebrate of the year
Bombus dahlbomii, a giant ginger bumblebee fondly known as the flying mouse, is in decline in its native Patagonia due to commercial farmingRevealed: the top 10 invertebrates of the yearWe all love...
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‘Grief became my brand’: Freya Bromley on writing about personal tragedy
Touring her memoir and talking to others helped the author come to terms with her brother’s death, but the book’s success left her feeling guilty. Had she commodified her family’s pain?When my memo...
theguardian.com
Holding public servants to account is harder than it seems
A new law imposing a duty of candour seeks to force officials to tell the truth. But will it work?
ft.com
Britain is paying the price for failing to invest in its young people | Richard Partington
Alan Milburn has outlined a generation cut adrift by austerity. We must grasp the nettle and rebuild a preventive stateMost people think Britain is not working as it should. For young people, the s...
theguardian.com
Russian forces kill several in Ukraine, launch ‘brutal’ attack in Odesa
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of harming global food security amid a plate of attacks on Odesa's port.
aljazeera.com
Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription—Here’s How
There are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source.
wired.com
Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semifinals and qualify for FIFA World Cup
The two North African nations become the first teams from the continent to qualify for next year's World Cup in Brazil.
aljazeera.com
Andy Burham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public
PM expected to announce policies to tackle cost of living and indicate intent to help improve country’s high streetsAndy Burnham is to undertake a national tour this coming week the aims to improve...
theguardian.com
Why is Pezeshkian urging an end to Iran’s ‘no war, no peace’ status?
The Iranian president calls for an end to deadlock with the US, declaring it the right moment for a lasting agreement.
aljazeera.com
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan returning to Ireland in high-security operation
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bomb-proof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
co.uk
TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Review (2026): A Hybrid Tablet for Taking Notes and Watching Video
TCL’s hybrid tablet-digital notebook tries to be the best of both worlds, and it mostly succeeds.
wired.com
These AI Barons Are Ready to Give Away Their Fortunes
A new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. What should we make of a multi-billion-dollar pinky promise?
wired.com
McKenna claims IFB middleweight title in Dublin
Aaron McKenna produces a dominant performance against Etinosa Oliha to claim the IBF world middleweight title in his first professional fight on Irish soil.
co.uk
Max Miller is refusing to drop his bid for reelection. Here's what voters think
Voters in Ohio's 7th Congressional district react to calls for Rep. Max Miller to drop his bid for reelection. He ran uncontested in the May 5 GOP primary. The Democratic nominee is Brian Poindexter.
npr.org
It won’t be Trump who kills the ICC
It would be the International Criminal Court’s alleged supporters who refuse to take action to defend it.
aljazeera.com
As the Climate Warms, Beavers are Coming for Canada’s Arctic
Drawn by a warming climate, Canada’s furry national symbol is colonizing new territory, evading Inuit hunters and reshaping the world they find.
nytimes.com
Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances
The aftermath of a strike in March on a building in Beirut that Israel asserted was linked to Hezbollah’s financial arm.
nytimes.com
Falkland Islanders call for referendum on plans for massive salmon farm
The 3,500 population is divided over the venture, which would bring investment and jobs, but critics claim the environmental cost would be too highIt is among the world’s last pristine wildernesses...
theguardian.com
‘Even the good guys were doing bad things’: the wild, twisted story behind the new Tiger King
Monsters of God is a jaw-dropping new series from the makers of the hit Netflix pandemic smash, exploring the murky world of exotic reptile smugglingIn 1993, a sci-fi blockbuster about an animal th...
theguardian.com
Haunted by Hoover, Trump searches for an endgame in Iran
President Trump is confronting a question that has haunted presidents throughout history: how a war - that has gone on longer than predicted - can reshape a presidency.
npr.org
Flight cancellations, evacuations as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Over 1,600 flights cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin approaches China's eastern coast, with winds reaching 162km/h overnight.
aljazeera.com
Politics chat: Progressive candidates in primaries, Trump's influence on midterms
Republicans are trying to hang fringe positions on Democrats but may not be able to withstand the economic headwinds in November's midterms.
npr.org
Montana's Democratic candidate is facing pressure to drop out by the deadline
Monday, Aug. 10, is the deadline to remove names from Montana's ballot. The Democrat in the Senate race there is being pressured to drop out to clear the field for an independent.
npr.org
Messi misses Miami defeat after death of father
Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father.
co.uk
Thorslund ends Johnson's undisputed run to become world champion again
Dina Thorslund is a world champion again after ending Cherneka Johnson's undisputed run to cap an emotional return to the sport.
skysports.com
Unmasking London City's Spanish superstar
Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses was the biggest transfer in WSL history - but who is the person behind the global stardom?
co.uk
What are your favourite new kits for the coming season?
BBC Sport have rounded up some of the best new kits released by clubs around the world over the summer - vote for your top 10
co.uk
Wyndham Championship | Day three highlights as Brennan and Hossler share lead
Highlights from day three of the Wyndham Championship held at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina.
skysports.com
World number one Sabalenka upset by Alexandrova at Canadian Open
Ekaterina Alexandrov took down four-time Grand Slam singles champion Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set marathon in Toronto.
aljazeera.com
Chemists set electrons free and break a decades-old chemistry barrier
Chemists have developed a catalyst that breaks a long-standing rule governing which molecules receive electrons during chemical reactions. By releasing electrons directly into solution, the techniq...
sciencedaily.com
McKenna vows middleweight domination as heir to Golovkin and Canelo
New world champion Aaron McKenna is just getting started.
skysports.com
Israel announces tender for 627 settler units in occupied West Bank
New settlement tender in West Bank deepens Israeli efforts to sever Palestinian ties to Jerusalem, officials warn.
aljazeera.com
Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto.
co.uk
Dinosaurs became giants — so why did they never become tiny?
Dinosaurs conquered the land at enormous sizes, but strangely, they almost never evolved into truly tiny animals. New research suggests that physiology alone can’t explain this missing miniature en...
sciencedaily.com
Wildfire forces thousands of evacuations in Western Canada
A fast-moving wildfire has forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate parts of British Columbia’s Okanagan region.
aljazeera.com
‘These are human fires, not wildfires’: Dunwich reflects on the devastation
As residents, nature wardens and experts consider the damage to the heathland and how to restore it, the climate crisis is foremost in their mindsA local community pulling together, emergency servi...
theguardian.com
New season, new boss - will Alexander-Arnold be key figure at Real Madrid?
Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining second season at Real Madrid as he looks to prove his worth under Jose Mourinho.
co.uk
Lionel Messi returns to Argentina after father Jorge’s death
Football star Lionel Messi returned to Argentina with his family on Saturday, a day after his father died.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: Andrew Lincoln narrates an impressive nature series
Force of Nature has a powerful polemic edge as it explores oceans. Plus, the finale of chaotic climate crisis drama The Rapture. Here’s what to watch this evening6pm, ITV1 Continue reading...
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Iran issues new demands as Pezeshkian seeks deal
Senior Iranian security official sets broader conditions for reopening Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say
Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soilsPlastic contamination should be a central concern in efforts to deal with food waste, which campaigners call o...
theguardian.com
Car bomb hits Colombia highway day after new president sworn in
A car bomb destroyed a toll booth on a highway in Colombia a day after President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in.
aljazeera.com
Wales must learn from Bosnia loss in Euros bid - Rush
Ian Rush says reaching Euro 2028 is a must for Wales as they bid to put their 2026 World Cup qualifying heartbreak behind them.
co.uk
Iran seeks way out of ‘neither war nor peace’ stalemate with US
Iran President Pezeshkian said he hopes talks with Oman can end the “neither war nor peace” state of relations with US.
aljazeera.com
Ghana’s cashew apples get a second life
A fruit long left to rot could become a new source of income for Ghana’s cashew farmers.
aljazeera.com
Investors return to European stocks as strong earnings lift Iran war gloom
Companies in the Stoxx Europe 600 are on track to deliver a 22% increase in profits in the second quarter
ft.com
Blame game as Brussels builds ‘Europe’s largest frying pan’ instead of shady square
Architect’s vision for redevelopment of heart of EU quarter unrealised amid political wrangling and rising costsThe redevelopment plan for Schuman Square at the heart of the EU quarter in Brussels...
theguardian.com
The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls review – in a world of toxic masculinity, this feels radical at points
As the survivalist takes the cast of the Christian drama out in the wild to discuss faith, it’s surprisingly moving to find two very confident men so comfortable in their gentlenessJudas Iscariot i...
theguardian.com
Helicopter crash kills pilot and crew member amid Utah wildfire battle
Utah wildfire suppression efforts continued, with containment standing at 24 percent.
aljazeera.com
China’s monthly inflation cools as impact from Iran war eases
July CPI rises at slowest pace since January while factory-gate price growth decelerates
ft.com
The bank behind China’s AI listings bonanza
CICC has become a dominant financier in Beijing’s drive to compete with US in tech race
ft.com
Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency
Andras Baka, a strong advocate for judicial independence, becomes governing party's pick for Hungary's next president.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Tehran demands end to US blockade to reopen Strait of Hormuz
IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway.