Jets' Stiggers in hospital after collapsing during practice
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was taken to a hospital by ambulance after he briefly lost consciousness during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday.
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Sharks 0-54 New Zealand | Highlights
Highlights of the Greatest Rivalry tour match between the Sharks and New Zealand in Durban.
skysports.com
Doku 'not against' journalist who criticised him at World Cup
Jeremy Doku says he is "not against" the journalist who criticised his plan to leave the Belgium camp during the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
co.uk
Glave and Azu deliver on GB sweep promise with 100m gold and silver
Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu say a medal sweep in the men's 100m was a goal they had discussed amongst their teams earlier in the year, as the two take home the gold and silver med...
co.uk
Jodar on verge of smashing record for fastest rise to top 10
The teenage Spaniard's rise to the top of tennis is set to be faster than the sport's modern greats
co.uk
Anguish of Colombian brother at rubble of building being searched for earthquake survivors
BBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.
co.uk
'Oh my word!' - Netherlands' Visser wins 100m hurdles by one thousandth of a second
Netherlands Nadine Visser pips Poland's Pia Skrzyszowska to the women's 100m hurdles gold medal by a thousandth of a second at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
co.uk
Police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers
The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.
co.uk
Panama Canal fees hit record high as El Niño and Iran war choke shipping
Falling water levels caused by weather phenomenon could limit transit slots through crucial maritime passageway
ft.com
What Is the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope? (Grades 5-8)
This article is for students grades 5-8. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA’s newest astrophysics observatory. The telescope will scan large sections of space. Roman will help astro...
nasa.gov
Glave wins 100m gold ahead of Azu in stunning GB one-two
Great Britain's Romell Glave wins the men's 100m gold medal and is joined by compatriot Jeremiah Azu on the podium, who finishes in second place at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
co.uk
Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight
Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.
co.uk
Zhang shocks Zhao in final-ball respot at China Open
Zhang Anda shocked world number three Zhao Xintong with a thrilling 6-5 victory by potting a respotted black ball in round one of the China Open.
co.uk
Deported from the U.S., Trapped in a Prison in Africa
Roberto Mosquera, a Cuban immigrant who has lived in the U.S. since 1980 and completed a prison sentence in 1996, was arrested by ICE last year and sent to a prison in Eswatini, a country in Africa...
nytimes.com
'That's not what he wants' Hudson-Smith second in 400m semi-final
Great Britain's Matt Hudson-Smith reaches the 400m final but fades to second in his semi-final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
co.uk
In Gaza’s tents, widows face war’s harshest realities alone
Widows in Gaza struggle alone under displacement, burdened by loss, insecurity, and daily battles for survival.
aljazeera.com
Fishermen face deadly dangers as Yemen’s Red Sea becomes a warzone
Many Yemeni fishermen have abandoned the trade, seeking safer livelihoods as Red Sea becomes too dangerous.
aljazeera.com
Israel demolishes home of Palestinian killed during settler attack
Video shows the moment Israeli forces blow up the home of Farouk Ramadan, a Palestinian man who was killed in July.
aljazeera.com
DR Congo Ebola death toll surpasses 2,000
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly, with the death toll surpassing 2,000.
aljazeera.com
Wealthy areas must play their part in housing asylum seekers, Burnham suggests
The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers.
co.uk
Search for survivors underway in Colombia’s earthquake aftermath
Rescuers search for survivors in western Colombia in what is called the country’s strongest earthquake this century.
aljazeera.com
Richard Lingeman, Cultural Historian and Biographer, Dies at 95
He spent decades as a magazine editor and wrote an acclaimed history of small-town America, as well as biographies of the novelists Theodore Dreiser and Sinclair Lewis.
nytimes.com
Jets' Stiggers in hospital after collapsing in practice
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers is taken to hospital after collapsing during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
co.uk
NASA Completes Astronaut-Deployed Science Instrument for Lunar Surface
NASA has declared “wrenches down” on the first completed payload designed for Artemis astronauts to deploy on the Moon’s surface. Engineers working on NASA’s Lunar Environment Monitoring Station, o...
nasa.gov
FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures
In a new alert, the FBI said cybercriminals are targeting adults and minors in an attempt to steal their personal and intimate pictures in extortion campaigns.
techcrunch.com
Searching for Survivors After Colombia’s Earthquake
Our Colombia-based reporter Genevieve Glatsky witnesses the search for survivors after a five-story apartment building in the city of Cali collapsed in an earthquake.
nytimes.com
Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.
co.uk
UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education
UNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.
aljazeera.com
In South Carolina, GOP Voters decide who they want to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of her brother's term, faces a crowded field of candidates to replace him on the ballot as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in November.
npr.org
Are ticket prices to blame for poor European Championship attendance?
BBC Sport pundits Greg Rutherford and Jessica Ennis-Hill believe that while concerns around ticket prices are understandable, being able to experience the European Athletics Championships live will...
co.uk
Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
co.uk
‘Justice at last’: Syrians react to Assad death sentence
Syrians gathered to celebrate after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
aljazeera.com
South Africa mine collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners
At least 14 suspected illegal miners were killed and eight injured when a mine dump collapsed in South Africa.
aljazeera.com
'Phenomenal!' - GB's Shanahan wins European 200m backstroke gold
Katie Shanahan breaks the British record to win the women's 200m backstrokegold at the 2026 European Acquatics Championships in Paris.
co.uk
Rights groups launch new legal challenge to Trump campaign against ICC
Prominent organisation charge sanctions against international tribunal trample consitutional rights, hinder their work.
aljazeera.com
Richard Tice accused of ‘nasty tactics’ over legal threat to the Guardian
Reform deputy leader condemned for seeking disclosure of documents that could reveal reporter’s sourcesRichard Tice has been accused of using “nasty tactics” in an attempt to intimidate journalists...
theguardian.com
Arlene Smith, Whose Song ‘Maybe’ Helped Define Doo-Wop, Dies at 84
Arlene Smith, left, with the other members of the Chantels in 1958: from left, Sonia Goring, Renée Minus, Jackie Landry and Lois Harris.
nytimes.com
Women's football shouldn't be penalised by Uefa boycott - Nandy
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says women's footballers should not be "penalised" by a potential boycott of next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup.
co.uk
The Guardian view on wildfires: firefighters can’t handle this crisis alone | Editorial
The response to this summer’s record heat and drought should be led by ministers – not left to the emergency servicesThe wildfire that began on protected heathland in the New Forest in Hampshire on...
theguardian.com
Brazil’s Supreme Court to weigh cases that could weaken Amazon protections
The rulings could affect Indigenous land rights, soya farming and environmental safeguards across the Amazon rainforest.
aljazeera.com
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib to death
Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death
aljazeera.com
Ramsay-Peaty fifth in European Championships 100m final
Adam Ramsay-Peaty was beaten for the first time at a European Aquatics Championships as he finished fifth in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.
co.uk
An Electric Motorcycle Revolution
Chico Harlan, back, on a new Vlektra electric motorcycle with its owner, Abdul Rafay, in Lahore, Pakistan.
nytimes.com
How viable are Burnham’s plans to free up prison space?
The PM has proposed three ways of increasing jail capacity – but none offer a quick or straightforward solutionAndy Burnham said on Monday he was “increasingly confident” that PC Andrew Harper’s ki...
theguardian.com
Bluesky’s active user base is shrinking as its focus expands beyond the app
Over a year following its post-election surge, Bluesky’s mobile app is seeing a continued decline in active users, though its remaining community is still relatively engaged.
techcrunch.com
Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s longtime COO, is leaving to ‘start something new’
One of OpenAI's longest serving executives is headed out the door, although the longtime COO told staff that he was "excited to help you all advance the mission from a different vantage point."
techcrunch.com
General Catalyst leads $1.1B round into 2-month-old River AI
River AI, a startup founded by xAI co-founder Igor Babuschkin, has a fascinating vision for personal agents and secured $1.1 billion out of the gate.
techcrunch.com
US jury in Luigi Mangione murder trial to remain anonymous
The closely watched state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin next month.
aljazeera.com
US judge cites ‘concerning’ irregularities in Adani fraud case
Nicholas Garaufis of Brooklyn federal court points to ‘repeat attempts to resolve this bribery case with monetary offers’
ft.com
Probation staff vote to strike in blow to Burnham plans on early release
Napo members overwhelmingly back action after union had criticised prisons proposals as rushedProbation staff have voted overwhelmingly to go on strike, in a potentially serious complication to And...
theguardian.com
Ex-Marine Robert Gilman Is Freed by Russia After 4 Years in Prison
Robert Gilman in April. He had been sentenced by a Russian court to 10 years in prison.
nytimes.com
Poland says Women’s World Cup plan on course despite UEFA boycott of FIFA
Poland says their preparations to host the Women's Under-20 World Cup remain on schedule, despite UEFA-FIFA fallout.
aljazeera.com
Lion Nebula Roars in Webb’s Sights
Observing across the starry “plains” of space, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken new images of NGC 2392, nicknamed the Lion Nebula. The nebula’s “mane” is clear and deta...
nasa.gov
To all the betting shops littering our high streets: people power is coming and the odds are against you | Dawn Butler
Too many shops are blighting too many communities. With the rule change I fought for now on the horizon, ordinary people can fight back How much gambling do you want in your high street? Are you ha...
theguardian.com
Grand Slam Track athletes deny Johnson claim they have been paid
Athletes promised thousands of pounds in payments for participating in Grand Slam Track events are still waiting for their money.
co.uk
UK letting agents under pressure from AI-assisted tenant complaints
One agent said 90 per cent of complaints arrive as email documents, often on multiple pages, showing signs of AI generation
ft.com
Trump faces lawsuit over push to limit birthright citizenship
Despite previous Supreme Court ruling, Trump has sought new approach to limit the longstanding practice.
aljazeera.com
5 questions parents may have after Trump's latest vaccine move
Parents may be confused about the status of vaccines for their kids after President Trump's new executive order. It's important to know nothing is changing right away.
npr.org
Who is prospective new Celtic signing Hassan?
BBC Scotland takes a look at Egypt winger Haissem Hassan, who seems poised for a move to Scottish champions Celtic.
co.uk
Joby Aviation builds out defense business with $500M acquisition
Joby Aviation reached an agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, which will kick off its new defense business.
techcrunch.com
Chelsea make enquiry for Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly
Chelsea have made a new enquiry about signing Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly.
skysports.com
Hungary elects supreme court judge ousted by Orban as new president
Baka replaces Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok, ousted weeks ago during Tisza’s campaign against Orban-era power structures.
aljazeera.com
Burnham faces unpopularity test over prisons dilemma
The early release conundrum has given the new PM his first taste of tricky political decision-making.
co.uk
‘Real struggle’ to tame New Forest blaze as UK set for hottest summer on record
Key tourist route closed and residents rallying round as battle against wildfire expected to go on for several daysThe battle to contain a large wildfire spreading across the New Forest will go on...
theguardian.com
Rwanda: The genocide against the Tutsi
How colonial identity, extremist politics and 'hate radio' helped turn Rwanda’s genocide into organised mass murder.
aljazeera.com
Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022 for kicking a police officer while drunk, had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
co.uk
Tom Clark, Private Equity Investor Turned Sheep Farmer, Dies at 85
On more than 500 acres in upstate New York, he kept a small herd of East Friesian ewes, producing award-winning cheeses and running a high-end restaurant and hotel.
nytimes.com
Four Killed in Houthi Strike on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says
At a Houthi rally in Sanaa, Yemen, last month.
nytimes.com
Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.
co.uk
Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London
People watching a solar eclipse from Washington Square Park, New York, in 2024.
nytimes.com
Lebanon’s parliament votes to end death penalty, first in Middle East to so
Death sentences will be replaced with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.
aljazeera.com
Hodgkinson cruises into 800m semi-finals
Britain's defending champion Keely Hodgkinson wins her heat to reach women's 800m semi-finals, at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
co.uk
NASA Telescopes Create Colorful ‘Craft’ From Nearby Nebula
Like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane, a vibrant new image layers observations of a famous star-forming nebula from NASA space telescopes. The resulting cosmic “craft” reveals...
nasa.gov
‘There is no age-limit on love!’: Lesley Manville and Peter Mullan on their heart-melting TV romance
Ten years later, the actors are stopped in the street to talk about their chemistry in the fantastic BBC sitcom Mum. The pair open up about joy, naughtiness and Tinder swipingMore from our series M...
theguardian.com
Edgier than the TV series, Michael Mann’s take on Miami Vice is gritty and intoxicating
Where the 80s series was all pastels and shoulder pads, the noughties action thriller has flip phones and Linkin Park – a better fit for a less optimistic worldOn its release in 2006, Michael Mann’...
theguardian.com
‘Everything about me is good in his eyes’: the women in China choosing AI boyfriends over human men
In her new documentary Replica, film-maker Chouwa Liang taps into her own experience of finding love with artificial intelligence and makes contact with other women like herSign up for a weekly ema...
theguardian.com
Kyoto Fusioneering starts work on key fusion power plant device
Fusion power startups are turning to Kyoto Fusioneering to supply components for future power pants. The Japan-based startup just received a grant to build a part of the fuel system.
techcrunch.com
Razer Naga V3 Pro Review: Buttons Galore
The PC gaming world has tried to move on from bulky, heavier mice, but the Naga V3 Pro proves that it still has its place.
wired.com
Why do teams choose not to disclose transfer fees?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain why some player transfer fees are undisclosed, plus more of your transfer window questions.
co.uk
Ten police and 17 “bandits” killed in firefight in northwestern Nigeria
Police say 17 suspected gang members and two civilians were also killed in Kebbi State.
aljazeera.com
Late-Night Hunt for Survivors After Deadly Colombian Quake
People formed human chains to remove debris while searching for survivors late on Monday after a powerful earthquake in Cali, Colombia.
nytimes.com
After Deadly Earthquake in Colombia, a Late-Night Hunt for Survivors
People formed human chains to remove debris while searching for survivors late on Monday after a powerful earthquake in Cali, Colombia.
nytimes.com
War on Iran: Mojtaba Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’, Iran says
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’.
aljazeera.com
Copernicus! Tony Soprano! The inventor of the semicolon! The heroic obsessions of artist Isabel Nolan
Ireland’s artist at the Venice Biennale steals religious imagery for her secular celebrations of scientists and humanists, including an Italian punctuation master – and even TV’s famous mobsterIt’s...
theguardian.com
Building the Moon Base: NASA Stories at the Ion
As NASA prepares to return astronauts to the lunar surface for longer stays and increasingly complex operations, building the Moon Base will require new ...
nasa.gov
Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting
Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.
co.uk
Rotherham sign goalkeeper Eyestone on loan
Rotherham sign 6ft 6ins Brentford goalkeeper Julian Eyestone, who trained with the US World Cup squad, on a season-long loan from Brentford.
co.uk
Unhappy PSG given extra Super Cup dressing room
Champions League winners Paris St-Germain were unhappy with the space they were given at Red Bull Arena.
co.uk
‘Only job I know’: Philippine sailors return to sea despite wartime risks
Despite risks in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea, seafarers from the Philippines are still competing for jobs.
aljazeera.com
NASA Shares Station Research Today Supporting Moon, Mars Tomorrow
The International Space Station has been busy throughout 2026, as it continues to be a bustling workspace for astronauts conducting a variety of scientific experiments that lay the groundwork for m...
nasa.gov
🎧 Welcome back to… 72+
The 72+ podcast is BACK and it's got a brand new home.
co.uk
Bumble ditches its rule that kept men from making the first move
Bumble is ditching the rule that it has enforced since launching in 2024. Men can finally message first.
techcrunch.com
Long-term sickness may be smaller problem for UK than thought, says ONS
Statistics agency’s new labour market survey shows lower levels of economic inactivity due to ill health
ft.com
AI Could Help Fossil Fuel Companies Create More Emissions
New research finds that by making the fossil fuel industry more productive, AI could help increase carbon emissions by up to nearly 5 percent—vastly outpacing the impact of data centers.
wired.com
LeBron to make Sixers debut against Knicks on NBA opening night
LeBron James will make his Philadelphia 76ers debut against defending NBA champions the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on the opening night of the season.
skysports.com
Spotify to distinguish AI artists from real people and block them from some playlists
Music streaming platform creates ‘AI persona’ label that will appear on profiles and track listings in crackdown on fake performersSpotify is to label AI artists and exclude them from algorithm rec...
theguardian.com
Ulster skipper Henderson to miss start of season
Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss "several months" of the new season after hip surgery during the summer.
co.uk
Plymouth boss Cleverley will improve Evans' finishing
Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he will work to improve the finishing of new signing Will Evans.
co.uk
Houthis kill three in first deadly attack since start of Iran war - reports
The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.
co.uk
Rangers striker Chermiti out for 'significant period of time' with ACL injury
Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti will be out for "a significant period of time" after suffering an ACL injury in Sunday's defeat to Hibernian.
skysports.com
What’s behind Iran’s new military appointments and what do they indicate?
Observers say the nominations empower the hardline old guard, prioritise loyalty over military innovation.
aljazeera.com
Feel the burn: why holidays from hell make for blistering fiction
Family fallouts, failing marriages, sunburn, food poisoning ... from Deborah Levy’s hypnotic and disturbing Hot Milk to All In, Claire Powell’s all-inclusive nightmare, Leon Craig looks at the best...
theguardian.com
PFA starts legal proceedings over League One salary cap
The PFA starts legal proceedings against the EFL over changes to salary caps in League One.
co.uk
Juilliard Orch/Royal Academy Symphony Orch / Salonen/Frang review – student players let rip, eventually
Royal Albert Hall, LondonEsa-Pekka Salonen led an orchestra of players from London’s Royal Academy of Music and New York’s Juilliard School through 20th-century classics with Vilde Frang the electr...
theguardian.com
Somali denied World Cup ‘proud’ to referee PSG vs Villa in UEFA Super Cup
Omar Artan was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport before World Cup 2026 where he was to officiate.
aljazeera.com
Democratic socialist leads Wisconsin governor’s race as progressives gain ground
Some in party establishment think candidate’s views will lead to defeat against Republican in November’s election
ft.com
Hard work, community, fair play: Britons have ‘shared set of values’ despite divisions
Poll finds consensus on what makes people proud to be British but deep divisions on issues such as immigrationYou may think it’s a commitment to buying a round, the ability to chat at length about...
theguardian.com
Spotify will label ‘AI Persona’ profiles and exclude their music from recommendations
Spotify is introducing “AI Persona” labels for artist profiles that represent AI-generated identities and will exclude their music from editorial, algorithmic, and personalized recommendations by d...
techcrunch.com
What to know about US primary election in Minnesota
Immigration is at the centre of another closely watched Democratic Senate race.
aljazeera.com
Never Had a Chance review – a slice of gritty British Asian life with a side of drug dealing and addiction
Two likely lads in their 20s deal with problematic lives that dramatically intersect in this persuasive London dramaThis gritty crime drama unfolds entirely within the Punjabi community in London’s...
theguardian.com
A Zoom Screen-Sharing Bug Let Anyone Take Over Other Devices on a Call
Researchers say it took fewer than 20 prompts for a public AI tool to find a flaw (now fixed) allowing anyone on a Zoom call to hijack another participants’ device.
wired.com
Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals progress at Europeans
Keely Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol progress to remain on course for a tantalising European 800m showdown.
co.uk
Hockey World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, India vs Pakistan
Pools, format, match schedule, timings, India vs Pakistan history and more before 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Iran, US set new conditions during Hormuz talks: What does this mean?
Oil prices surge as talks stall over competing demands, hampering prospects for reopening crucial strait.
aljazeera.com
Arsenal to retain title? Liverpool above Man Utd? Sky Sports predicted table revealed
Will Arsenal retain the title? What's in store for Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea under their new managers? And which teams are going to be relegated?
skysports.com
Anthropic says it will watermark text generated by its AI models
Anthropic will extend support for watermarking AI generations for older models as well.
techcrunch.com
Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security fe
Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security fears
aljazeera.com
What to watch in Wisconsin’s high-stakes primary
US Democrats face another test after Michigan as voters choose nominees for governor and Congress.
aljazeera.com
Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted
The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.
co.uk
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
aljazeera.com
Van Veen asks for help as bags stranded in Paris
Gian van Veen has taken to social media to ask for help with his bags stuck in Paris ahead of the New Zealand Darts Masters in Auckland this weekend.
skysports.com
Syria Sentences Former President al-Assad to Death for Crimes Against Humanity
President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s former leader, in Damascus in 2023.
nytimes.com
Man City have signed Anderson - why do they also want Bouaddi?
Those who followed Morocco's recent World Cup campaign will recognise the name Ayyoub Bouaddi. Perhaps those who only took a passing glance will remember him, too. He tends to stand out.
skysports.com
Are Man Utd judged differently to other WSL sides?
Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, but is the women's team really judged differently as a result?
co.uk
Luigi Mangione back in court as key questions remain over case ahead of murder trial
Mangione's lawyers have yet to signal their defence, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence.
co.uk
‘New level of danger’: Drone incidents scare Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war
After a drone crashes in Germany, fears of suspected Russian operations rise across Europe.
aljazeera.com
Palestine weekly: Netanyahu hedges on Gaza roadmap
Attacks in Gaza slowed sharply this week even as Netanyahu publicly rejected Trump's 15-point peace plan.
aljazeera.com
The map showing world's division over Infantino
BBC Sport uses visuals to explore the support and opposition to Gianni Infantino's leadership of Fifa from all 210 of its members.
co.uk
Isaac Mizrahi on stage, style and the legacy of Unzipped: ‘Fashion has no real spine any more’
The designer defined the glory days of 90s style with a wit that made him every supermodel’s best friend. As he gears up for a new cabaret show, he’s as outspoken as everThere’s a lot to look at in...
theguardian.com
‘Living fossil’: the blue-blood arthropod that has changed little in 445m years
Tenacious and confounding, the horseshoe crab pre-dates dinosaurs and has copper-based blood vital to vaccine safetyThey pre-date dinosaurs, eat food using their legs and contain blue blood that we...
theguardian.com
Drought, water rationing and dry rivers: our water crisis is here | Peter Gleick
It doesn’t have to be this way. We know what needs to be doneDisturbing news about our water resources is now constant and unrelenting. In just the past few weeks, media have reported that Puerto R...
theguardian.com
Spin Cycle review – romcom hits full speed as couple air their dirty laundry
Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh There is crackling chemistry between Zofia Zerphy and Rhiannon Bell while their washing gets done but this play remains a puzzleNames go missing like lost socks...
theguardian.com
Don’t despair about what’s happening to our planet. That’s what they want you to feel
There are social tipping points when the seemingly impossible suddenly becomes inevitable. Good journalism plays an essential role in helping drive these shifts and shows us how real change can hap...
theguardian.com
A New Trick Reveals AI Models’ Inner Thoughts
Researchers devised a way to extract “reasoning traces” from Claude, GPT, and Gemini. What they found, they say, indicates that some Chinese AI may be trained on leading US models.
wired.com
I Give You My Silence by Mario Vargas Llosa review – Nobel laureate’s final novel is a love letter to Peru
This fascinating, eccentric book becomes a quirky primer on Peruvian music and cultureWhen I Give You My Silence was published in Spanish in 2023 its author, the Peruvian Nobel laureate Mario Varga...
theguardian.com
What to know about South Carolina’s election to replace Lindsey Graham
Tuesday's special election will pick a Republican challenger for the midterm Senate race transformed by Graham's death.
aljazeera.com
DRC Ebola death toll passes 2,000 amid fastest-growing outbreak on record
A total of 4,381 cases across five provinces have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of Tuesday.
aljazeera.com
Russian Civilian Deaths Are Growing Rapidly as Ukraine Expands Its Air War
A residential building in Zelenograd, in the Moscow region, was damaged in a Ukrainian drone strike in May. Four people were killed in the attack.
nytimes.com
Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and the Misreading of Science Fiction
Beyond Elon Musk’s interpretation of The Odyssey, Silicon Valley leaders have often misunderstood classic books like Foundation and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. It’s evident in their tech.
wired.com
Watch: Family escapes home during Colombia earthquake
At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.
co.uk
Who is Atef Najib, former Syrian official sentenced to death with al-Assad?
Experts say this trial has been a test of Syria’s transitional justice.
aljazeera.com
Momo and the Time Thieves review – kids’ fantasy jaunt sticks the boot into capitalism
This new adaptation of Michael Ende’s 1973 novel contains some neat parables for our digitally nihilistic age, but even a mystical tortoise can’t save it it from monotonyMomo – the 1973 fantasy nov...
theguardian.com
The return of the caspian tiger: how a species feared extinct has come back to Kazakhstan
The wild capture and release of a female big cat into a nature reserve is the first step towards reintroducing a population that hasn’t been seen for 70 yearsOn 31 July, “Umit” – which means hope i...
theguardian.com
Meet Osasuna's new coach who started in Real Madrid's academy
As a player, Luis Miguel Ramis made his debut in LaLiga with Real Madrid and went on to win the competition with Deportivo La Coruna. Now 56 years old, the route back to Spain’s top division...
skysports.com
Everton sign Johnson from Palace in transfer swap for McNeil
Everton have signed winger Brennan Johnson from Crystal Palace in a transfer swap deal that sees Dwight McNeil move to Selhurst Park.
skysports.com
AI Is Dead. Organoids Are Alive
Mini human brains are being grown in labs all over the world. Soon, they could outthink neural networks.
wired.com
Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
The US president was moved from the old Air Force One to a military plane as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, US media say.
co.uk
The Global South’s digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk
Satellite internet can close digital divide, but Global South must not trade access for dependence on foreign firms.
aljazeera.com
Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region suffers as US-Iran war drags on
Kurdistan Regional Government says 70 percent of its trade has been cut by the regional conflict.
aljazeera.com
Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.
co.uk
Burnham rough-sleeper pledge at risk from failures in housing ex-prisoners, charity warns
Analysis finds nearly one in six people leaving jail last year in England and Wales were released into homelessnessAndy Burnham’s pledge to end rough sleeping is under threat from a failure to find...
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Fighting relegation & eyeing promotion? Championship set for six-team play-offs
The Championship play-offs expand to six teams this season. Here's a closer look at how it may pan out and the thoughts of those involved.
co.uk
Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.
aljazeera.com
Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
co.uk
Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’
Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’
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How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco
Moroccan border guards and boats patrolling the coastline on the border with Spain in Fnideq, Morocco, this month.
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Virtue and a Sledgehammer – take a literal hammer to your past
What do you do when you return to your home town, with your dead mother in your car boot, to find the inhabitants have been turned into robots?In the boot of her car, Pratelle carries the corpse of...
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‘A horrible nightmare’: the shocking story of the eBay harassment scandal
Jaw-dropping documentary Whatever It Takes details an aggressive stalking campaign targeted towards a couple whose reporting criticized the tech companyWhen Massachusetts husband-and-wife team Ina...
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Refreshed Rory returns for FedExCup Playoffs as he targets fourth title
Rory McIlroy returns to action at the FedEx St. Jude Championship this week, live on Sky Sports, with the world No 2 targeting a big finish to the PGA Tour season and a record-extending fourth FedE...
skysports.com
AI Is Helping Solve the Intricate Genetic Puzzle of Schizophrenia
Recent findings provide one of the most detailed pictures to date of the genetic architecture of schizophrenia, opening up new avenues for research into the disorder.
wired.com
Fancy a Nobbly Bobbly? Or a Jelly Terror? The eye-popping guide to the greatest ice lolly wrappers ever
From Fonzie to Elvis to the Daleks, from a Mini Milk to a Seaside Saucy to a Freak Out … incredibly rare vintage ice lolly wrappers have now been memorialised in a 96-page, nostalgia-inducing delig...
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Rescue efforts intensify as quake devastates western Colombia towns
Rescue teams rush to find survivors as western Colombia grapples with deadly earthquake devastation.
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Swiatek to face Svitolina in Canadian Open semifinal
Former world no 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Diana Shnaider to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina in Toronto.
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What to know about the US primaries in Connecticut, Vermont, and Alabama
Four redrawn Alabama districts will hold special elections for US House nominees on Tuesday.
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Bashar al-Assad, Atef Najib sentenced to death in landmark Syria trial
This is a breaking news story.
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Rayner says Burnham won’t accept ‘system says no’ advice over prisoner release scheme – UK politics live
Burnham has asked the justice secretary Alex Norris to come to parliament in September with solution Good morning. Andy Burnham has been prime minister for three weeks and one day, and arguably he...
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Ukraine’s 40-day campaign has not brought the war closer to an end
Kyiv is facing a brutal Russian response as its air defence missile stocks dwindle.
aljazeera.com
What is the US spending all their war money on?
Why is the US Pentagon asking for more money for the war on Iran?
aljazeera.com
Amber heat health alerts kick in across most of England ahead of fifth summer heatwave – latest news
Amber heat health alerts are now in effect across all regions of England, aside from the north eastThe Met Office has shared two images taken from space that reveal the stark contrast in much of th...
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You Won’t Get Free of It by Rachel Aviv review – a subtle study of the mother-daughter bond
The most complex female relationship is thrown into sharp relief in this moving series of essaysRachel Aviv has a profound interest in the vagaries of human psychology: Strangers to Ourselves, her...
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Nimrods review – Green Day’s early years inspire teenage kicks in amiable punk road movie
San Francisco’s pop-punk pioneers Green Day loom large in this fun, puppyish film about a scrappy band desperate to meet their idolsInspired by their own youthful rowdy escapades – “our early days...
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PM asks justice secretary to find way to exclude PC Harper’s killers from early release scheme
Andy Burnham said to be ‘determined’ to work out solution after increasing pressure from family and policeAndy Burnham has told the justice secretary to find a way to exclude PC Andrew Harper’s kil...
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What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia
A rescue dog and his guide are among those looking for survivors on Monday in Cali, Colombia.
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Mass grave with 25 bodies found in Sudan’s Kurmuk after army retakes town
Officials accuse the Rapid Support Forces of carrying out the killings, saying grave held remains of children and women.
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Reader Q&A: ask our reporters anything about fossil fuel profits and the climate crisis
Last week reporters Jillian Ambrose and Damian Carrington published a piece which revealed that biggest oil firms made $93bn in profits in three months amid the war in Iran and the climate crisis....
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Destination unknown - A goalkeeper's 2000-mile van trip to find a new club
Goalkeeper Milo Beimers is undertaking a 2000-mile journey across Europe with one goal - to find a new club from the back of a transit van.
co.uk
Trump warns of 'terrible mistake' if FIFA replaces Infantino
US President Donald Trump has warned FIFA would be making a "terrible mistake" if it got rid of Gianni Infantino as head of world football’s governing body.
skysports.com
Mourinho review – if he didn’t want to open up, maybe he shouldn’t have starred in a docuseries…
Football manager José Mourinho stars in a three-parter from the creators of Bros: After the Screaming Stops. Don’t expect it to be quite so entertaining…Among his previous credits, the director of...
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QFWFQ review – If On a Winter’s Night a Traveller is taken in a bold new direction
Summerhall, EdinburghGregory Nussen spins Italo Calvino’s surrealist authorial intrusions into a fascinating, playful and political showHow to adapt an unadaptable novel famed for its postmodern su...
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England's World Cup place guaranteed but West Indies need to qualify
Panic over, England fans - your team will NOT have to qualify for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
skysports.com
Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota pit progressives against moderates
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report about battles between moderate and progressive candidates in Tuesday's Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4968-4974: Rock Climbing Towards the Discontinuity
Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Earth planning date: Friday, July 31, 2026 As mentioned in the previous blog, Curiosity has been exploring a large-sca...
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'I've never seen that before!' | Medvedev and Marozsan play rock, paper scissers on court!
Daniil Medvedev and Fabian Marozsan play rock, paper, scissors to see who gets to serve the deciding point serve against Theo Arribage and Albano Olivetti.
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Swiatek cruises into Canadian Open semi-finals in JUST 64 minutes!
Highlights of the Canadian Open match between Diana Shnaider and Iga Swiatek.
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Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile attacks on al-Makha and Marib
The latest attacks come just a day after Houthi rebels targeted al-Makha and its port, killing seven people.
aljazeera.com
Following Guardiola and captaincy dilemma - Maresca on life at Man City
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca talks about replacing Pep Guardiola, his interest in AI and his captaincy dilemma.
co.uk
The Pout-Pout Fish review – Nick Offerman is best thing in kids cartoon adventure on the high seas
Offerman leads a talented cast, but this preschool picture book spinoff fails to inspireGrumpy Mr Fish (Nick Offerman) has a reputation for being a sourpuss, but when he teams up with baby sea drag...
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A bit on the nose! The world’s longest-running photography exhibition – in pictures
Now on its 167th edition, the Royal Photographic Society’s annual show features moving explorations of kinks, visual disorders … and long-snouted clowns Continue reading...
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Somali referee arrives for UEFA Super Cup after World Cup exclusion
Somali referee Omar Artan will make history as the first non-European referee to officiate the UEFA Super Cup.
aljazeera.com
Family watches helplessly as Colombia quake destroys home
A family documents the moment a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits, and destroys their home.
aljazeera.com
Love me, love my bruised ego: what the narcissist-artist film tells us about the fear of ageing
Bitter Christmas, Late Fame and The Christophers all depict geniuses aware of their waning acclaim and terrified it will endEntertainment culture is so preoccupied with nowness that last month we w...
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Sony Coupons: 45% Off Sony Headphones, WF-1000XM6 Earbuds, and Sony Cameras for August 2026
Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.
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Alabama holds second primary Tuesday, leading to confusion, concerns about low turnout
After Alabama redrew its congressional maps in May, voters in several districts saw their primaries pushed to August. Now, it's time to vote and there are concerns confusion will dampen voter turnout.
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In Minnesota and Wisconsin, competitive primaries will again test power of progressive candidates
A week after the Michigan primary, tests of progressive power will play out in the Midwest, raising questions of whether far left candidates can win come November or if the GOP can pick up moderates.
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China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after lift-off
China’s Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after lifting off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.
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After redrawing congressional map, Alabama voters head to the polls -- again
Some voters in Alabama will be casting ballots for a second time in their congressional primary Tuesday. It's the result of a redistricting effort that followed a Supreme Court ruling.
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A year in, thousands of armed troops have quietly become a fixture of D.C. life
President Trump's deployment of the National Guard hits the one year mark next week. The presence of armed, uniformed troops on the street has become increasingly normalized in the capital.
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PM asks justice secretary to find way to keep PC Harper's killers in jail
Andy Burnham is confident a solution can be found to exclude two of PC Harper's killers from an early release scheme, the BBC understands.
co.uk
Nick Blair seeks funding for defence tech start-up
Son of former British prime minister Tony Blair talks to investors for new venture called Pyra
ft.com
Carbon tax will hit EU’s budget airlines where it hurts
Plans for a wider levy could benefit the bloc’s long-haul carriers but do little for low-cost operators
ft.com
The AI threat to India’s IT jobs machine
The country has bet big on tech services but disruption is coming
ft.com
Can a 30-person start-up build Britain’s answer to OpenAI?
London-based Cosine has UK government backing to build a ‘sovereign AI’ model but faces far better resourced rivals
ft.com
After Party review – matters of life and death as flamboyant ‘glam-ma’ turns 80
Traverse theatre, EdinburghA grandmother welcomes her family to a birthday bash in a muddled play that addresses its key theme too lateA celebratory family get-together leads to an almighty conflag...
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Yeehaw! Bring on the tap-dancing cowgirls! How the Edinburgh Military Tattoo suddenly got cool
With its marching bands, billowing flags and precision drills, the Tattoo has never exactly been cutting edge. But now an experimental theatre-maker has been let loose on it … Dusk has settled on E...
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Where did all the money go if the US is running out of weapons?
The war on Iran is exposing shortages in US weapons stockpiles, raising questions about years of defence spending.
aljazeera.com
Trump demands compensation from Iran as talks on Strait of Hormuz continue
US president seeks payment for '50 years' of damages after Iran conditions Hormuz reopening on war reparations.
aljazeera.com
Soldiers take cover as Colombia quake flattens military barracks
Video shows soldiers running from buildings at a military base in Cali as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
aljazeera.com
Turkiye passes law giving thousands of PKK members chance at amnesty
Turkiye passes law setting terms for thousands of PKK members to rejoin society if the group fully disarms.
aljazeera.com
Can Netanyahu defy Trump on his Gaza peace plan?
Can Netanyahu risk continuing to defy Trump?
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Iran war live: Trump claims Hormuz Strait open, seeks Iranian compensation
US President Donald Trump said he will seek compensation from Iran for casualties in the war.
aljazeera.com
The Path to Development in a Post-Aid World
How fragile states can fortify themselves.