Carrington tells critics to do 'research' over 'white privilege' post
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington has told her critics to do their "research" amid the ongoing furore from her on-court confrontation with Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-10
Moment of terror as powerful earthquake shakes airport in Colombia
Video from Pereira airport in Colombia shows violent shaking during a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
aljazeera.com
Sky Sports Golf Podcast: Young talent shines again as PGA Tour playoffs loom
The Sky Sports Golf Podcast delivers the latest news from the golfing world, expert analysis and big-name interviews.
skysports.com
Al Jazeera reporter on the ground as Colombia quake death toll rises
Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia.
aljazeera.com
Britain's Hunt sprints to European 100m gold
Great Britain's Amy Hunt wins her first major gold medal with victory in the 100m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
co.uk
Yabloko, Russian Antiwar Party, Is Banned From Parliament Elections
Nikolai Rybakov, right, the Yabloko party’s leader, and his lawyer, second from right, listening to the court decision after a hearing on a lawsuit to bar the party from upcoming parliamentary elec...
nytimes.com
Ingebrigtsen returns from 'lowest of lows' to clinch 5,000m gold
Jakob Ingebrigtsen fights back from "the lowest of lows" to win a stunning 5,000m gold at the European Championships after almost a year out with injury.
co.uk
Turkey Moves to Advance Peace Process With P.K.K.
Fighters with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party at a disarmament ceremony in the Qandil Mountains in Iraq last year.
nytimes.com
Colombia’s Espriella to lead emergency efforts following Bogota earthquake
Colombia’s newly inaugurated president announced to lead emergency rescue efforts in Bogota’s earthquake-struck areas.
aljazeera.com
Europe braces for another heatwave after record-breaking temperatures
Extreme heat warnings issued in Britain and France with temperatures forecasted to reach mid-30s Celsius this week.
aljazeera.com
Colombia Quake Chases Teenage Venezuelan Brothers From Their New Home
Deivid Delfín, 44, with his two surviving sons, Winder, 17, left, and Deivi, 15, right, in Venezuela in June, after twin earthquakes killed the boys’ mother, younger brother and grandmother.
nytimes.com
Wildfires burn across Indonesia as officials cite El Nino as a cause
Thousands of firefighters and dozens of helicopters battle growing wildfires across Indonesia.
aljazeera.com
'I knew I was going to win' - Ingebrigtsen on gold medal victory
Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he knew he would win the men's 5000m gold medal "with 600m to go" at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Ingebrigtsen successfully returned from th...
co.uk
McMillan helps GB to relay gold at European Championships
Team GB secure three medals on the opening day of the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, while Jack Kelly sets a new Irish record to reach the breaststroke final.
co.uk
GB's Hunt wins European 100m gold
Great Britain's Amy Hunt claims her first senior international title by powering to 100m gold at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
co.uk
Great Britain win mixed 4x400m relay silver
Great Britain win their first medal of the 2026 European Athletics Championships, finishing second to Norway to take silver in the 4x400m mixed relay final in Birmingham.
co.uk
Trump says relationship is good even as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump maintains that his relationship with Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu is still good.
aljazeera.com
US appeals court says social media addiction lawsuits can proceed
US court rules Meta, Google and TikTok will face addiction lawsuits as Meta heads to trial this week over child safety
aljazeera.com
Van de Ven signs new long-term deal with Spurs
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven says it is "clear the direction the club wants to go in" after signing a new long-term deal with Spurs.
co.uk
Major Quake Hits Colombia, Killing at Least 111
Rescue workers and residents search through the rubble after an earthquake struck Cali, Colombia, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Trump to demand compensation for Tehran’s ‘conflicts’
President Donald Trump says he’ll demand compensation from Iran for people killed or wounded in the US war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto is exactly why people don’t like AI
On Monday, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500 word manifesto about personal AI, largely about the possibilities for the "personal superintelligence" systems Meta AI is building.
techcrunch.com
'No side deals' were done for NIFL EGM to take place
Northern Ireland Football League [NIFL] CEO Gerard Lawlor insists "there were no deals done with anybody" to ensure last week's extraordinary general meeting [EGM] took place to prevent a delay to...
co.uk
'Genius' Ingebrigtsen surges late to win European 5,000m gold after injury
Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen completes a sensational injury comeback with a late burst of pace to win men's 5,000m gold in Birmingham.
co.uk
Tech industry is buzzing after a Claude agent hacked into a gym
An OpenClaw agent hacked into a gym's reservation system to bump its human boss higher on a class's waitlist. And the tech industry took notice.
techcrunch.com
Colombia’s Earthquake Puts Abelardo De La Espriella, Its New President, to the Test
President Abelardo de la Espriella, left, and his vice president, José Manuel Restrepo, led an earthquake response meeting in Bogotá, the Colombian capital, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Russia bars only party opposing war in Ukraine from parliamentary vote
The pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina accused the Yabloko party of receiving undeclared campaign support.
aljazeera.com
Trump signs order to limit and split childhood vaccines
The Trump administration has long pushed a discredited link between vaccines and autism.
co.uk
Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Actor and Congressman, Dies at 84
Ben Jones in 1999. He overcame two decades of alcoholism, multiple divorces, numerous arrests and time spent in jail before being cast as Cooter Davenport on “The Dukes of Hazzard.”
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'Unbelievable!' - Great Britain win double gold in European relays
TGreat Britain win gold in both the women's and men's 4x200m freestyle relay finals at the European Acquatics Championships in Paris, with the men doing so in a new championship record time of 7:01...
co.uk
111 dead after Colombia quakes leave trail of destruction
At least 111 people are dead after a destructive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia.
aljazeera.com
Alabama heads into a special election after redistricting
Alabama voters are again selecting candidates for four Congressional districts after the state changed the district map to favor Republicans. The redistricting is causing confusion among voters.
npr.org
Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh
Reports citing judicial sources say former commercial banker also indicted over alleged financial crimes.
aljazeera.com
Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role
The office of the supreme leader has named a new security chief and established war commanders in influential roles.
aljazeera.com
Aptoide becomes the first rival app store to return to Google Play in the US
Aptoide has brought its games store back to Google Play after more than a decade, as court-ordered changes open Android to competing app stores.
techcrunch.com
Social media platforms still facing thousands of user addiction lawsuits after failed appeals
Platforms like Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google are facing a long road of litigation.
techcrunch.com
New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
The service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland - what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.
co.uk
Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.
co.uk
Community College Instructors Bring Astronomy Textbook Into 21st Century
Teaching the beautiful and inspirational science of astronomy using only the conceptual framework offered by a traditional textbook – without incorporating the wealth of incredible resources, image...
nasa.gov
We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns
Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.
co.uk
Rockets recover to beat Brave and qualify for final
Trent Rockets overcome a woeful start to their innings, losing three wickets with only 10 runs, to defeat Southern Brave at Trent Bridge, confirming their place in the final of The Hundred while th...
co.uk
Palestinian club football to restart in September after Gaza war suspension
Palestinian sports leagues, including professional football, were halted due to Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians.
aljazeera.com
Iran’s president says Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had a message of “unity and cohesion”
aljazeera.com
Sciver-Brunt cameo helps Rockets into Hundred final
Nat Sciver-Brunt's breezy 32 helped Trent Rockets to a three-wicket win over Southern Brave which rubber stamps their place in the final of The Hundred.
co.uk
Colombia earthquake live: Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes near Bogota; 47 dead
Officials say at least 47 people have been killed in the quake, with some still trapped under rubble.
aljazeera.com
30 years later, a former gang member will stand trial for Tupac's murder
It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
co.uk
Photos: 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks western Colombia
A powerful earthquake kills more than 47 people and topples buildings across western Colombia.
aljazeera.com
NASA+ Debuts on discovery+, Coming Soon to HBO Max
As NASA+ continues its expansion across multiple streaming platforms to bring space closer to home, NASA announced Monday programming is next heading to discovery+ and HBO Max. A continuous live fe...
nasa.gov
DRC’s Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared, says WHO
Earlier cases of the disease were wrongly attributed to malaria and typhoid, the WHO said.
aljazeera.com
Trump and RFK Jr. try again to upend vaccines for kids
President Trump expected to sign executive order that once again tries to upend the vaccines children receive to protect them against measles, mumps, tetanus, whooping cough and other dangerous dis...
npr.org
Wall Street giants partner with Nvidia on $500bn AI financing deal
Apollo, Blackstone and Goldman Sachs are among groups working with the chipmaker to raise capital for data centre boom
ft.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
Meta’s new Glimmer AI model offers a hint at Zuckerberg’s personal intelligence vision
Meta’s new open-weight Muse Glimmer model offers a glimpse of Mark Zuckerberg’s personal superintelligence vision, as well as the emerging divide between AI users can own and access.
techcrunch.com
Rockets relying on others to avoid Eliminator after loss to Brave
Trent Rockets are relying on a favour from Manchester Super Giants after a six-match winning run was ended by Southern Brave at Trent Bridge to deny them direct progress to Sunday's final.
skysports.com
Sciver-Brunt helps Trent Rockets Women into Hundred final
England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt timed her introduction to perfection as 32 off 19 balls batting down the order secured Trent Rockets' progress to the final of The Hundred with a seventh succes...
skysports.com
Could Miller receive world title shot? 'Big Baby' interests WBA champion
Jarrell Miller could receive a a WBA world heavyweight title fight against Murat Gassiev.
skysports.com
'Total incinerated destruction': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate over the weekend after a wildfire quickly tore through Canada's picturesque Okanagan region.
co.uk
‘They need each other’: What’s behind the new Syria-Russia accord?
The Syrian-Russian agreement reflects a pragmatic approach redefining past alliances amid shifting geopolitics.
aljazeera.com
New filming guidelines used at Europeans for first time
New guidelines advising broadcasters on more respectful camera angles at live athletics events are used at the European Athletics Championships for the first time
co.uk
Maura L. Gillison, Who Linked Throat Cancers to HPV, Dies at 61
She challenged the conventional view that most head and neck cancers resulted from cigarette smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
nytimes.com
The Galloping Cure review – powerful new opera tackles the opioid crisis with bite and black comedy
Festival theatre, EdinburghMissy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s new music theatre work boasts a richly textured score with a direct but sophisticated musical language. Daniela Mack is ideal as the conf...
theguardian.com
Live Updates: Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Colombia
A damaged building after an earthquake on Monday in Cali, Colombia.
nytimes.com
Don Nelson, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Coach and Celtics Star, Dies at 86
Don Nelson in 2000, when he was 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
‘I can’t watch it without sobbing’: your happiest TV endings
From poignant farewells to adorable cuddly toy monkeys, these are the televisual finales that turn Guardian readers into puddles of joyA missing monkey, a token tennis bracelet, and the end of the...
theguardian.com
Police in India Use Tear Gas to Break Youth Protest
Police standing guard near a barricade as demonstrators took part in a protest over government recruitment exams in Ranchi. Jharkhand, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Can SFA summit encourage clubs to give youth a chance?
Providing a better pathway for homegrown talent is the focus for a forthcoming SFA forum, but finding a balance between the national interest and self-interest of clubs will be a challenge, writes...
co.uk
Sheila Ballantine obituary
Actor with a long career that included Joe Orton’s Loot, an Alan Ayckbourn trilogy and seasons at the Old Vic and the National When Sheila Ballantine was offered a role in Kenneth Tynan’s 1970 erot...
theguardian.com
John Cameron Mitchell: ‘It’s punk to turn off your phone – you’re walking away from the herd’
The writer, director and star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch on turning down David Bowie, falling off a Broadway stage, and a cringeworthy moment with Nicole KidmanThe film adaptation of Hedwig and t...
theguardian.com
Jean hoped bird flu wouldn’t come to Australia. Then it arrived – and she saw a tern ‘trembling and swaying’
Volunteers are on the lookout for sick birds as outbreak shatters ‘fairytale belief’ that disease would not reach AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBird enthusiast...
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‘People in Japan thought we made footy up’: Pro Jank Footy, the video game taking Australian rules to the world
Game developer David Ashby and Aunty Donna’s Broden Kelly talk about their chaotic and silly sport game – involving meat pies with legs and Ford Falcons on the ovalTry explaining Australian rules f...
theguardian.com
Scotland, Netherlands criticise Cricket World Cup format changes
Scotland and the Netherlands have criticised the restructuring of next year's 50-over World Cup, saying the changes "risk weakening the integrity and credibility of international cricket".
skysports.com
Rangers meeting Q&A: McInnes-Klopp compared, club failure admission & new signings update
Rangers chairman Andrew Cavanagh believes the Ibrox side have become used to finishing second or worse over the last 15 years, and admits that failure had begun to "seep through" every corner of th...
skysports.com
7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia killing at least 20
Emergency teams are still assessing the impact of the quake that was felt across the region.
aljazeera.com
Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general election.
co.uk
Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted men, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland after being extradited from Dubai.
co.uk
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Colombia
A damaged building after an earthquake on Monday in Cali, Colombia.
nytimes.com
Has Arsenal's indifferent pre-season revealed a surprise weakness?
Arsenal have been conceding goals at an alarming rate in pre-season. Seven across three games. Has their greatest strength, one that contributed hugely to their Premier League title success last se...
skysports.com
A data breach at shipping giant Ceva Logistics is rippling across banks, retailers, Steam gamers, and beyond
Companies that rely on Ceva Logistics for shipping their physical goods to customers say their personal data was taken during a recent cyberattack.
techcrunch.com
Ben-Gvir posts AI video of starving Palestinian ahead of elections
Ben-Gvir posts AI video of starving Palestinian ahead of elections
aljazeera.com
Signed up for Klaviyo? Dozens of advertisers may have seen your password
A bug in the tech giant's website mistakenly shared users' sign-up information, including personal data and their password, to third-party companies.
techcrunch.com
Sam Neill on making Hunt for the Wilderpeople: ‘We were attacked by a puppet pig!’
Speaking just before his death, the actor recalled his hostile hunting dog Zag, director Taika Waititi’s comedy genius – and the wild boar scene that left children traumatised• Warning: contains sp...
theguardian.com
How the US far-right weaponised ‘inshallah’ against Abdul El-Sayed
After his Senate primary win in Michigan, the Egyptian American doctor faced a coordinated digital smear campaign.
aljazeera.com
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 30
Donald Trump says the US is only ‘semi-negotiating’ with Iran.
aljazeera.com
Ofcom investigates GB News over guest’s pride and paedophilia remarks
Regulator acts after 12,000 complaints over comments by Caroline Farrow linking parades with bestiality and paedophiliaUK politics live – latest updatesGB News is being investigated by the UK’s med...
theguardian.com
Record 230 people reach UK on single boat after crossing English Channel
The government has accused people smugglers of 'cramming' migrants onto 'unseaworthy vessels' and putting lives at risk.
aljazeera.com
‘It’s very challenging’: how the Duke of Westminster’s farm is taking on the climate crisis
Amid world pressure from heatwaves and fertiliser shortages, billionaire’s business has invested in circular farming and biomethaneThere is a distinctive smell of cow manure in the air at the Duke...
theguardian.com
Iran changed the rules in Hormuz. The Gulf is changing the rules for Iran
Iran gained leverage in Hormuz, but its neighbours are reshaping regional security to limit what Tehran can do with it.
aljazeera.com
Lion Nebula Roars to Life With NASA’s Webb
Observing across the starry “plains” of space, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken new images of NGC 2392, nicknamed the Lion Nebula. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope previously viewed this pl...
nasa.gov
Why Netanyahu’s ‘coup’ against Gaza plan risks endless war
The Israeli leader’s rejection of a US-led roadmap threatens to entrench a state of conflict, analysts say.
aljazeera.com
Launch Into a New School Year With NASA
A new school year brings fresh opportunities to get involved with NASA. Whether you’re curious about space or eager to build real STEM skills, NASA offers a world of experiences putting you close t...
nasa.gov
Strong earthquake causes significant damage and injuries in Colombia
The magnitude-7.4 quake had its epicentre near a village on the Pacific Coast.
co.uk
Is Andy Burnham seriously about to tour Britain like some medieval monarch? | Zoe Williams
The ‘King of the North’ is on the march – or rather, on a bus. But maybe he’d be better off staying at home and thinking than heading out to press the fleshAndy Burnham is going on a “listening tou...
theguardian.com
Russian Athletics files new claim against sanctions
The Russian Athletics Ferderation files a new claim with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge the sanctions imposed by World Athletics.
co.uk
Why choosing low-fat dairy is not necessarily better for your health
For years, we thought low-fat dairy was the way to manage obesity. New research is increasingly questioning this logic.
aljazeera.com
Nigel Farage vows to deport foreign criminals from UK prisons
Nigel Farage vows to deport foreign criminals from UK prisons
aljazeera.com
People flocking to Spain to view solar eclipse could spark more ‘devastating’ wildfires
Northern Spain will be one of the best places in world to view phenomenon with 460,000 extra visitors expectedAuthorities in Spain have warned of an increased risk of fires when hundreds of thousan...
theguardian.com
This Is Ballroom review – pulsating documentary tells story of Brazilian ballroom
Paris is Burning gets a South American update in a film that shows the Brazilian scene as a space of solidarity and tensionOriginating among the Black, Latin and trans communities in 1960s New York...
theguardian.com
What could Andy Burnham do to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers?
Outcry against policy is seen as PM’s first big test since taking over at No 10, but his options are limitedPM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early releaseAndy Burnham...
theguardian.com
PM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early release
Manslaughter exemption would mean more releases would be needed within 18 months, Prison Service officials sayWhat could Andy Burnham do to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers?Andy Bu...
theguardian.com
Amber heat-health alerts issued for most of England as temperatures could reach 36C or higher this week – latest updates
The upgraded alerts will be in place from 9am on Tuesday until 9pm on FridayAn 18-year-old died after getting into difficulty in the sea at Camber Sands beach, East Sussex, yesterday, bringing the...
theguardian.com
Just how big is the hidden leverage of AI hyperscalers?
Very
ft.com
Record 230 people cross Channel in single boat
People smugglers are using larger vessels as pressure from French authorities makes it more difficult to launch crossings
ft.com
Alleged rebel leader killed in Colombia as president targets armed groups
The military operation against Hernando Forero Mosquera was carried out just days after Colombia's new president was sworn in.
co.uk
Yen sinks as effect of US-Japan intervention fades
Currency gives up nearly half of gains from joint action with investors citing lack of ‘unified voice’ among central banks
ft.com
Taiwan holds military drills to prepare for invasion by China
Taiwan holds military drills to prepare for invasion by China
aljazeera.com
An ambitious new project in Florida is giving marine scientists hope: ‘I just see so much potential’
Conservationists have created a ‘coastal corridor’ of ocean-based projects designed to preserve and nourish vulnerable marine lifeFrom disappearing manatees to bleached coral reefs, gender-changing...
theguardian.com
‘For this record, I took an edible and said, screw it’: jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner on confronting the trauma of Hurricane Katrina
The New Orleans native is a three-time Grammy winner at the top of his game – and is now using his instinctive style to celebrate the resilience and clarity of Katrina survivors‘Black music is forw...
theguardian.com
Why Munoz is a symbol of change for Iraola's new Liverpool
Andoni Iraola could not have been clearer about how he plans to change Liverpool when speaking in his opening press conference. "We have to be a team that works hard, intense and aggressive.”...
skysports.com
Discovered Materials is playing AI whack-a-mole to hunt cooler chips
Discovered Materials raised $9 million to fund the hunt for more novel materials to build more efficient chips.
techcrunch.com
Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".
co.uk
Ukrainian drone strike on oil-refining city in central Russia kills 13
Death toll one of highest in a single attack by Kyiv since 2022
ft.com
Scotland and Dutch boards criticise ICC for World Cup changes
The cricket boards of Scotland and the Netherlands criticise the International Cricket Council for structural changes made to men's 50-over World Cup.
co.uk
The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact
Platforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ban AI-generated content.
wired.com
Treasury ‘materially contributed’ to suicide of personal assistant, coroner finds
Chloe Moffat, 26, killed herself after disciplinary proceedings which coroner found be to be flawedThe Treasury “materially contributed” to the death of Chloe Moffat, a 26-year-old personal assista...
theguardian.com
Championship all-stars to global gamble – will Ipswich's approach work?
As Ipswich prepare for their return to the Premier League, BBC Sport look at how they are approaching the transfer market differently.
co.uk
What’s behind Trump’s shift to economic pressure on Iran? Will it work?
Months into the war, Trump is returning to squeezing Iran's economy rather than military offensive for now.
aljazeera.com
Overmono review – irresistible dance duo swap club intimacy for well-earned spectacle
Old Royal Naval College, LondonPlaying their biggest headlining gig to date, the Russell brothers are in a bouncy mood, though their grandstanding rave melodies lose some punch in an outdoor enviro...
theguardian.com
Powerful Typhoon Dolphin hits China, prompting flood and landslide warnings
Typhoon Dolphin struck eastern China, affecting millions with strong winds, heavy rain, and massive waves.
aljazeera.com
‘Unprecedented, dangerous territory’: US north-west reckons with a summer of historic wildfires
Extreme conditions in Washington and Oregon have fueled fast-moving fires, leaving the region draped in toxic plumes – and the danger isn’t overPiles of twisted metal and ashen debris line the cul-...
theguardian.com
Stuff of nightmares? Meet the bootlace worm – super-long, super-elastic, and it fires toxic slime
Its mucus, which can kill crabs and cockroaches, could be the basis of new insecticidesIt’s the shuddery stuff of nightmares for some, but for a select group who admire extending ladders, giraffes...
theguardian.com
Lesbians, latex and $2,000 condoms: why are this summer’s movies so obsessed with sex?
From One Night Only to The Invite, a wave of new movies are a raunchy antidote to gen Z celibacyThe first alarm bells sounded nearly 10 years ago, and since then, a deluge of books, podcasts and ro...
theguardian.com
Sinking ships, dark humour and really good bad guys: Beryl Bainbridge – ranked!
From the last days of the Titanic to desperate romantics, we rate the work of a British master of black comedyBainbridge’s novel of the last days on RMS Titanic was acclaimed and popular (“They pro...
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Record 230 people cross Channel to UK as smugglers turn to ‘mega-dinghies’
Crossing in larger vessel highlights changing tactics despite increased enforcement on French coastUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesA dinghy carrying a record 230 people...
theguardian.com
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Nizhnekamsk
A day of mourning has been declared in the Russian republic of Tatarstan after the attack killed 13 people.
aljazeera.com
India police fire tear gas at protesters seeking exam reforms
Thousands of students and job seekers have gathered in Jharkhand state, weeks after the "cockroach" protests took place in Delhi.
co.uk
Roleplay review – Fleabag producer scores again with one woman’s life as a ‘slutfluencer’
Summerhall, EdinburghHannah Reilly is a bold and deft performer in a knotty solo show that questions whether sexual empowerment can survive its commodificationIt is hard to ignore the buzz around R...
theguardian.com
The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview
An AI interview is increasingly the first step of a hiring process. Since there’s no human on the other end, candidates are scheduling them whenever—even deep into the night.
wired.com
World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
co.uk
June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says
The Copernicus Climate Change Service says historically low rainfall has worsened the situation in several countries.
aljazeera.com
UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan
Three confederations release letter criticising FIFA's president over his proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
aljazeera.com
One year on, Gaza mourns journalist Anas al-Sharif’s death
Gaza remembers Anas al-Sharif, a journalist whose voice defined the impact of war on civilian lives.
aljazeera.com
Fast-moving wildfire engulfs hills in western Canada – video
Thousands of residents in British Columbia's wine and orchard region were ordered to evacuate on Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire in western Canada nearly doubled in size overnight. The Bald Rang...
theguardian.com
Cymru Premier games to be shown live by BBC Wales
BBC Cymru Wales agrees a new deal with the Football Association of Wales to broadcast selected games from the Cymru Premier for the next three years.
co.uk
‘Comedy is my seed of hope’: UK Palestinian comic Sami Abu Wardeh on his Edinburgh show
A growing wave of Palestinian performers are using comedy to tell their stories of occupation, exile and warThe war in Gaza is a topic many avoid discussing, let alone joke about. But for Palestini...
theguardian.com
I should be happy to have a pigeon for a friend. But she wouldn’t be my first choice | Emma Beddington
Truman Capote had a ‘crow bro’; Dickens had a raven. And I get standoffish Susan, who has never brought me a present or perched on my shoulderOne of the greatest failures of my life to date (along...
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A TikTok PM may seem laughable – but reaching young people like me might just keep Labour in office | Lucy O’Brien
Andy Burnham and his social media team know how to connect with us. We’re no fools, though – this has to be backed by serious policiesStrapped up in his navy suit, blue tie and charmingly nerdy gla...
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RL Stine’s Pumpkinhead review – horror from Goosebumps writer has kid confined inside large fruit
Based on a short story by the Goosebumps author, this derivative but tautly plotted tale over-relies on Scooby-Doo-style sleuthery, and its truly unsettling turn comes too lateAdapted from a 1999 s...
theguardian.com
Mark Zuckerberg attacks ‘closed’ AI rivals as Meta returns to open models
Meta’s founder casts OpenAI and Anthropic as foils in his pitch for powerful AI to become more freely available
ft.com
Super League's Final Charge: Play-off spots taking shape with five rounds left
There are just five rounds of Super League action remaining and, with it, a whole lot of drama as Super League's Final Charge ramps up.
skysports.com
UEFA signs joint letter slamming 'deception' as Infantino fallout continues
UEFA, CONMEBOL and AFC have hit out at "deception" and a "fundamental breach of trust" around Gianni Infantino's botched World Cup stake sale plans to further raise the pressure on the under-fire F...
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Trial of former gang leader to begin over Tupac Shakur murder
Prosecutors to allege Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis ordered killing and provided gun in Las Vegas drive-by shooting of rapperThe trial is to begin of a former gang leader over the decades-old killing of th...
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Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 13 Deep Inside Russia
A strike on an industrial center in Tatarstan marked one of the deadliest attacks on Russian territory since the start of the war.
nytimes.com
Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 13 Deep Inside Russia
A strike on an industrial center in Tatarstan marked one of the deadliest attacks on Russian territory since the start of the war.
nytimes.com
Osaka, Gauff race into Canadian Open quarters as Rybakina survives scare
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina rallies to beat unseeded Liudmila Samsonova while stars Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff progress.
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‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war
They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.
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‘I am left grinning’: why The Dish is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers picking their most loved comfort films is a 2000 Australian gem featuring the late Sam NeillAfter the shock of Sam Neill’s death, I was surprised just how hard t...
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Convince an AI it’s not alive in psychological horror game Prove You’re Human
Sunset Visitor studio’s founder tells us about their new, unnerving Captcha-filled world which prompts players to ask what it means to have a ‘meat body’Sunset Visitor is a studio that has long eng...
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At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials say
It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.
co.uk
China evacuates a million from homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrives
China evacuates a million from homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrives
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Nigeria eliminated as Cameroon, Malawi reach WAFCON semis and World Cup
Outsiders Malawi qualify for their first FIFA World Cup, while defending champions Nigeria are eliminated by Cameroon.
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Labour says Farage has ‘no serious answers’ to prisons crisis – UK politics live
Reform says it will free up space in jails in England and Wales by rapidly deporting all foreign offendersGood morning. Andy Burnham has said Middlemarch is his favourite novel, but he may not reme...
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Ancient Roman pottery discovered in shipwreck off Sicilian coast – video
Italy's Carabinieri cultural protection unit has discovered the wreck of a Roman ship off Sicily. Divers found hundreds of amphorae and parts of anchors inside the vessel, which was located about 3...
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Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes in reduced third phase amid unrest
Voting postponed in seven of 11 Poonch division constituencies as boycott calls and violence mar the region's elections.
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Is Beauty Good by Rosalind Belben review – the literary equivalent of free jazz
Combining hilarious detail with harsh observation, this rediscovered novel takes the reader on an exhilaratingly strange journey ‘But after all, writing is nothing more than a guided dream,” wrote...
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Ancestral Visions of the Future review – visceral cine-memoir is a haunting return to Lesotho
Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese pairs his literary-grade voiceover with propulsive, prophetic images to interrogate his identity and that of his colonialism-carved homelandHere is a captivating stream of...
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Hodgkinson: Home European gold would mean almost as much as Olympic title
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North Korea’s hackers using AI for attacks, cybersecurity firm says
Hacking group Kimsuky using AI-generated documents in spear-phishing attacks, South Korean cybersecurity firm says.
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Hong Kong’s plan to clear rural villages for a new gateway to China
Evictions under way near mainland border as city strives to reinvent economy
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Don Nelson, Hall of Fame basketball coach and NBA player, dies at 86
Nelson was a five-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics but is best remembered for his innovative coaching style.
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Harry Potter fans force relocation of £430m undersea cable to avoid Dobby’s ‘grave’
Power cable linking UK and Ireland now passes near Bronze Age human burial remains instead of fictional grave on Welsh beachHarry Potter fans have forced a new multimillion-pound power cable betwee...
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UK temperatures could hit 36C as fifth heatwave of summer looms
Met Office considers amber or red warning as forecasters say Thursday is likely to be hottest day of the weekTemperatures could reach 36C (97F) or higher this week, forecasters have said, with poss...
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Israeli forces kill one in Gaza as another body recovered from rubble
Gaza Health Ministry says hospitals receive bodies of two Palestinians as Netanyahu rejects Trump plan to end war.
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240-million-year-old reptile fossil reveals a lost chapter before dinosaurs and crocodiles
A 240-million-year-old reptile discovered in Brazil is revealing what evolution looked like just before the rise of dinosaurs and crocodiles. The small predator had unusually positioned legs that m...
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China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.
co.uk
‘Men have 30 seconds to get a laugh. Women have 10’: standup Bella Hull on proving herself in rough clubs
She started standup at 17 playing ‘unsafe basements’ and braving revolting hecklers – and even worse headline acts. Now she writes for SNL and is giving Edinburgh a blast of her surreal comedyComed...
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Why is poetry booming? It’s the only language for times of violence and chaos | Charlotte Higgins
From the Odyssey to conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, we can see how poetry fills the gap when ordinary ways of writing or speaking aren’t enoughThe biggest sales of poetry since records began are exp...
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The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.
co.uk
Osaka defeats local favourite to reach Canadian Open quarter-finals
Highlights of the Canadian Open match between Naomi Osaka and Leylah Fernandez.
skysports.com
Typhoon Dolphin Barrels Into China, Prompting Mass Evacuations
Winds intensified in Shanghai on Sunday before Typhoon Dolphin’s arrival.
nytimes.com
Golfer shoots 59 in final round en route to win on Korn Ferry Tour
Frankie Harris made an 18-foot birdie putt on the final hole as he shot a 12-under 59 before winning the Korn Ferry Tour's Pinnacle Bank Championship in a play-off.
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Sanctuary review – tender, uplifting portrait of love in the Aids crisis
Pleasance Dome, EdinburghJacob Sparrow’s award-winning two-hander finds hope and humanity amid the prejudice and loss of the 1990sOne of the highlights of the Edinburgh international festival is a...
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What’s driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
What's driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
aljazeera.com
Brennan secures FedEx Cup Playoffs spot and place at 2027 Masters with Wyndham win
Highlights from day four of the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club, the final PGA Tour event before the FedExCup Playoffs.
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John Berger: From Life by Tom Overton review – a vibrant biography of the pioneering critic
This multi-layered portrait is a fitting tribute to the man behind Ways of SeeingThe cultural critic John Berger was still alive and kicking when he donated his literary archive – heaped boxes of l...
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Mermaid Beach review – Wales gets its mermaidcore moment in teen-empowerment tale
When discontented Lily becomes a fantastical sea creature her low-budget transformation is strikingly unconvincing, rather in tune with the whole filmMermaidcore comes to the Welsh coastline in thi...
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Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight
A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts’ ocular health.
wired.com
Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Actor and Congressman, Dies at 84
Ben Jones, who starred in “The Dukes of Hazzard,” in Hollywood in 1999.
nytimes.com
TV tonight: killer fridges on the loose in a new sci-fi comedy
This zany time-travelling show is a bit like Doctor Who: The Sitcom. Plus, Martin and Roman Kemp take an Irish road trip. Here’s what to watch this evening10.10pm, Sky ComedyA zany sci-fi comedy th...
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How Liverpool are shaping up under Iraola
Four pre-season games is a very small sample, but Andoni Iraola is starting to put his stamp on Liverpool. So how are the Reds shaping up under their new boss?
co.uk
Risk of patient safety 'bonfire' with Health Bill changes, Lib Dems say
The party says the government's plans to modernise the NHS risk another major hospital scandal.
co.uk
British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces
Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protestersA British national was shot dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during clashes between security forc...
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In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders
The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.
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Voters are sick of the two-party system. A new poll shows they're open to big changes
A new poll shows support for moving the U.S. toward proportional representation, a system that elects multiple representatives in a single district in rough proportion to a party's vote share.
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Typhoon Dolphin: more than a million people evacuated in China as record rainfall dumped on Shanghai
Authorities warn that days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding and landslides as storm moves north and further inlandMore than a million people were moved to safety across eastern Chi...
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Wildfires bear down on homes in Canada’s Okanagan region
A fast-moving wildfire in Canada’s British Columbia province has forced thousands of people from their homes.
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Faith is a centerpiece of Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's campaign
James Talarico, Texas' Democratic Senate nominee, is putting faith at the center of his campaign. Republicans are pushing back. Control over the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance.
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Extreme Heat Comes for the Red Chile Capital of Pakistan
The traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani farmers are trying to adapt.
nytimes.com
‘This is asking a lot of the buttocks’: my 23-hour Wagner marathon on a rock hard seat in a heatwave
How does it feel to be locked into a venue notorious for its unpadded seating to experience a full-throttle Ring cycle and more? Our critic found out at the 150th anniversary of the mighty Bayreuth...
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Movie paradise? How Malta became a magnet for big film shoots
EU’s smallest country has played ancient Rome, the Land of Spells and Bay of Pentos and draws more than 30 productions annuallyWhat links the Caribbean, ancient Rome, Enid Blyton’s Land of Spells,...
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Olga Koch: Fat Tom Cruise review – surefire standup pirouettes through the punchlines
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe fast-talking comic considers fraternity culture, gender discrimination and an unrequited crush in a cleverly engineered showFrom the outset, Olga Koch’s show Fat T...
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Senior UK detective under investigation for alleged misuse of AI
Police watchdog says officer was referred to them by Derbyshire Constabulary following ‘internal review’
ft.com
How finance groups could help solve Burnham’s social care conundrum
A new system needs to replicate the universal appeal of the NHS without requiring commensurate public-sector spending
ft.com
New York is having a summer for the ages
No matter the scene — start-ups to restaurants, real estate and even politics — the city has never felt buzzier
ft.com
Europe faces rocket launcher shortage by 2030, space agency chief warns
Demand for launches is growing faster than the region’s capabilities
ft.com
Putin’s war machine scours the home front for recruits
Moscow turns to raids, pressure and deception to enlist soldiers to fight against Ukraine
ft.com
Trump signals shift to economic pressure on Iran over new military strikes
US relying on sanctions and naval blockade as oil prices stabilise, easing economic strain on American consumers.
aljazeera.com
Clashes in Iraq’s Kut city during protests over power shortages
Protests over power shortages escalated in Kut, Iraq, as demonstrators demanded more electricity amid soaring heat.
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Israel confirms death of Palestinian detainee, nearly two years late
The family of Ihab Diab disputes Israeli claims of health issues, alleging torture was behind his prison death.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes medical procedure
Malaysia's government says Anwar, 79, is undergoing medical examinations and a procedure advised by his specialists.
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Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan in court after Dubai extradition
Suspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan has appeared before a Dublin court after being extradited from Dubai.
aljazeera.com
The Odyssey becomes Christopher Nolan’s highest grossing film as it passes $1.1bn at box office
The film-maker’s take on Homer’s epic has beaten his previous record holder The Dark Knight RisesThe Odyssey has become the highest grossing film of Christopher Nolan’s career, having made more tha...
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Iran war live: US ‘semi-negotiating’ with Tehran; Israel rejects Gaza plan
Trump says US will wait for economic pressure to mount on Iran, as Israel formally rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan.