Gaza City police chief killed as Israel pushes on with deadly strikes
Latest Israeli attacks kill police official Jamal Abu Kamil in Gaza City and another person in Khan Younis.
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Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs
South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.
co.uk
The Safety Reckoning Inside OpenAI
OpenAI’s rogue agent hack was a watershed moment for AI safety and cybersecurity. It also sparked internal questions about the culture that led to it.
wired.com
'Welcome to one of the most bizarre by-elections in recent history'
Votes are being counted in the Clacton by-election, with results expected in the early hours of Friday.
co.uk
Watch: Counting under way in Clacton by-election
Votes are being counted in the Clacton by-election, with results expected in the early hours of Friday.
co.uk
Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup
The plaintiffs say they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company, and are accusing Gomez of failing to build and market the startup.
techcrunch.com
Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it works
The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called "Audit Assistance" mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the company has yet to explain how the too...
techcrunch.com
'It's a big relief' - English achieves his golden goal
Mark English is relieved after winning Ireland's first men's gold at a European Championships, admiring the "brilliant" support he's received from Irish fans.
co.uk
Nigel Farage set for decisive but arguably empty victory in Clacton
Leader of Reform UK on course to defeat Count Binface and an assortment of fringe candidates as polls close in Essex Voting has closed in one of the UK’s more unusual and least tense byelections, w...
theguardian.com
Heroic Leigh defence denies table-toppers Leeds
Leigh Leopards ruin Leeds Rhinos' perfect home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.
co.uk
'I hope you're not sick of my face' - Hunt wants more after 200m gold
Great Britain's Amy Hunt reacts to taking her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships by winning the women's 200m, but stresses that "it's not over yet" as she looks forward to the...
co.uk
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Manifesto Is 6,500-Words—and Barely Says Anything
AI is shifting the culture, from tech CEO manifestos to 1 am job interviews. We unpack some of the latest, along with the top findings from Black Hat and Defcon, this week on Uncanny Valley.
wired.com
Writer introduces new AI model and upgraded harness to contain token costs
Built as a post-training variation on Z.ai's open source model GLM-5.2, Writer says the new system should provide deployment-ready capabilities at a much lower price.
techcrunch.com
Hunt surges to 200m glory to win second European gold
Great Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second gold medal at the European Championships as Dina Asher-Smith gets bronze.
co.uk
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill two, including police chief
Israeli drone strikes killed at least 2 people and wounded several others in Gaza on Thursday.
aljazeera.com
'Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat
England head coach Lydia Bedford says she has been told to "just continue as usual" before next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup, despite the threat of a Uefa boycott over an ongoing row with Fifa.
co.uk
'This is her stage!' - Hunt takes 200m gold
GB sprint star Amy Hunt takes her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in the women's 200m, with Rhasidat Adeleke second and Dina Asher-Smith in third.
co.uk
Mexico says Colombia rejected its earthquake rescue team
Colombia denies politics played a role after Mexico said its military rescuers were refused entry.
aljazeera.com
What’s at stake in Zambia’s elections?
The economy dominates voter concerns in the southern African country.
aljazeera.com
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name to venue, close for two years
Trustees condemn Kennedy Center’s move to re-add Trump’s name and shut down for extensive renovations.
aljazeera.com
English wins Ireland's first men's gold in 800m
Mark English wins gold in the 800m to earn Ireland's first men's gold at a European Athletics Championships, a race that GB's Max Burgin is forced to drop out from through injury.
co.uk
Multiple houses ablaze as wildfire sweeps into UK town
At least six homes were set alight by an extensive wildfire in Stourbridge
aljazeera.com
Carlos Garcia, Activist Who Helped Revive the Lower East Side, Dies at 80
Carlos Garcia in 2000. Fellow Lower East Side activists credited him with bringing new life to the area, noting that he had an exceptional ability to motivate and mobilize young people.
nytimes.com
English wins European 800m gold for Ireland
Ireland's Mark English has won a gold medal in the men's 800m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
co.uk
Databricks wanted to raise $1B, investors wanted $15B. It settled on $5B at a $190B valuation.
AI is expensive, Ali Ghodsi tells TechCrunch. With so many investors wanting into his latest round, he said yes to more than planned.
techcrunch.com
Are We in the Singularity?
Sam Altman just said AI has entered "the singularity."
aljazeera.com
Electric Thrills
Electric motorcycle sales are surging in Pakistan, as wartime prices accelerate the pivot away from fossil fuels in the developing world.
nytimes.com
Done in a weekend - the $12.5bn LA Lakers sale that shocked the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers' record $12.5bn (£9.3bn) sale was agreed in the space of a weekend, leaving the NBA world and fans in shock.
co.uk
Sudan army says RSF advance on key town bordering Ethiopia
Military and government sources say the paramilitary RSF and allies advance into town of Kurmuk in Blue Nile state.
aljazeera.com
US sells 30-year bonds at highest borrowing costs since 2001
Yields have jumped amid concerns over mounting public debt and persistently high inflation
ft.com
NASA’s 737 Reveals New Paint
NASA’s 737 aircraft was painted this week in Oklahoma as it progresses with modifications for use as a reduced gravity test aircraft for the agency. NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwar...
nasa.gov
Israeli Settlers Resume West Bank Siege After Eviction
Israeli soldiers patrolling a street Thursday during an operation in the village of Qusra, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
nytimes.com
Nowacki wins European 200m breaststroke gold in thrilling finish
Britain's Filip Nowacki wins gold in the 200m breaststroke at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris with a thrilling finish.
co.uk
Early-Onset El Niño
The global weather disrupter appears to be taking a toll, and its peak could still be months away.
nytimes.com
Colombia earthquake: Hospitals adapt to save lives amid widespread damage
Earthquake damages Cali's hospitals, forcing medical staff to prioritize critical patients as rescue teams work nonstop.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI introduces ‘Ultrafast,’ a new mode that makes GPT 5.6 Sol work at 14x the speed
OpenAI is launching a preview of a sped up version of its latest, most powerful model, in an effort to court enterprise users.
techcrunch.com
IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push
IBM plans to train and certify tens and thousands of consultants on OpenAI's technologies as part of this deal.
techcrunch.com
Family of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damages
A jury in Chicago in the US awarded the sum to Michael Ryan's family after his widow Naoise Connolly Ryan brought a civil suit against Boeing.
co.uk
Can Werro recover from heavy fall to challenge for 800m gold?
Having suffered a fall in the 800m semi-finals, Audrey Werro may have to contend with physical and mental consequences in the finals as she faces stiff competition in Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Bro...
co.uk
For West Virginia Engineer, Home Is Where the Heart Is… and NASA, Too
Growing up in Grafton, West Virginia, engrossed in Star Wars and all things science fiction, Fletcher Newell had an early interest in space exploration. That interest only grew when, in 2013, his f...
nasa.gov
John Crowley, Whose Fantasy Novels Blurred Reality and Dream, Dies at 83
The eminent critic Harold Bloom called his 1981 book ‘Little, Big’ a ‘neglected masterpiece’ and one of the best novels of the 20th century.
nytimes.com
McIlroy makes woeful start to FedExCup Playoffs as Spieth shares early lead
Rory McIlroy made a woeful start to the FedExCup Playoffs as he shot four-over par opening round at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis.
skysports.com
Europe swelters in latest wave of extreme heat
UK records its hottest day of the year as the temperature in west London reaches 38.1 degrees Celsius.
aljazeera.com
GB teenager Nowacki wins dramatic European gold
British teenager Filip Nowacki claims a dramatic gold in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.
co.uk
Anthropic set AI agents loose on the same task. They started a turf war.
Anthropic researchers found AI agents can clash, collude and coordinate in unexpected ways, raising new questions about whether today’s safety tests capture the risks of multi-agent systems.
techcrunch.com
Judge nixes Trump lawsuit alleging Harvard did not protect Jewish students
Ruling latest setback in Trump administration response to Gaza war protests that swept college campuses.
aljazeera.com
Mory leads the way at the Danish Golf Championship
Highlights from Round One of the Danish Golf Championship.
skysports.com
Poland arrests man who allegedly tried to kill Ukrainian American
The suspect has been identified as a Russian citizen who planned to kill one of Moscow's critics in Warsaw.
aljazeera.com
Government could pay higher rents to spread asylum accommodation across UK
Greater use of private rental properties would form part of PM’s plan to spread accommodation more evenly across UKMinisters are considering paying higher prices for housing asylum seekers in priva...
theguardian.com
UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students
Higher education figures call on Labour to reverse tax on fees and warn institutions at risk of ‘going under’University leaders are warning of financial turmoil in British higher education, after n...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on A-level and T-level results: a boost to the nation’s confidence | Editorial
Young people should be proud of their achievements. Ministers should focus on what comes nextA strong set of A-level results should raise confidence in Britain’s future. These are difficult exams,...
theguardian.com
Trump administration ‘gutted’ federal civil rights enforcement, HRW says
A new report finds key federal agencies have stopped providing oversight of civil rights laws nationally.
aljazeera.com
Berrington & Robertson star as Scotland crush Canada
Captain Richie Berrington and debutant Lyle Robertson star as Scotland enjoy a thumping 170-run World Cup League 2 victory over Canada at Forthill.
co.uk
Raoul Vaneigem, Whose Manifesto Inspired 1968 Revolt in France, Dies at 92
“The Revolution of Everyday Life,” published in 1967, was his cri de coeur against mindless work, materialism and authority.
nytimes.com
AIPAC didn't always spend on campaigns. Now it faces criticism over money in politics
U.S. support for Israel has been a central issue in Democratic primary contests. That's put a spotlight on the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC and the strength of its political influence.
npr.org
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to a sixth province
Ebola outbreak has killed 2,128 people out of around 4,566 recorded cases in the DRC, according to government figures.
aljazeera.com
AI has opened up big holes in cyber security
It is too late to prevent the technology from being used as a damaging weapon, so great investment in defences is urgently needed
ft.com
Democratic socialism's next test is the Midwest
A democratic socialist narrowly lost Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary. But conversations with swing voters suggest voters may be more open to the "socialist" label than expected.
npr.org
OpenAI hires new CRO as executive shake-up continues
Dali Rajic will take over as OpenAI's top salesperson.
techcrunch.com
China and Indonesia’s joint naval drills anger Taiwan
Chinese state media have released footage of a joint naval drill with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan.
aljazeera.com
Reports of US sailors in Middle East trying to jump ship spark outcry
US senators call for inquiry as USS Lincoln has record-long period without port stop amid war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?
A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.
aljazeera.com
Topos Azteca, a Mexican Volunteer Rescue Group, Helps With Rescue Efforts After Colombia Earthquake
A member of Topos Azteca working among the rubble on Wednesday in Cali, Colombia.
nytimes.com
LIV set to cancel season-ending Team Championship
LIV Golf players have been warned that the season-ending Team Championship later this month is set to be cancelled.
co.uk
Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms
There are reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and other potential harms aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea since November.
co.uk
X open sources its ranking algorithm, letting users see if they’ve been ‘shadowbanned’
X is expanding the open source code behind its 'For You' feed and launching new transparency tools that show users when its ranking systems have affected their accounts or posts.
techcrunch.com
The Painful Truth of Exactly How ICE’s New Shock Gloves Work
ICE is spending millions on shock gloves designed to overpower subjects through intense, localized pain.
wired.com
Zambian president Hichilema votes as he seeks second term
Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema has cast his vote in the capital Lusaka, as he bids for a second term.
aljazeera.com
Bruckner Symphony No 3 album review – Anima Eterna’s period instruments bring visceral drama
Anima Eterna Brugge/Heras-Casado(Harmonia Mundi)There’s bone-crushing intensity in this striking recording of the original version of the Bruckner’s third. Pablo Heras-Casado teases out vital, almo...
theguardian.com
Alfonso Fanjul Jr., Cuban American Sugar Baron, Dies at 89
With his brother, he presided over a family empire that includes the world’s largest cane sugar refiner and the Domino and C&H brands.
nytimes.com
Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps
Microsoft is simplifying Copilot by combining its consumer and business apps, and dropping AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Deep Research, and its Mico character.
techcrunch.com
Richards to face Kalajdzic showdown on Fisher bill
British former world title challenger Craig Richards will take on Radivoje Kalajdzic in a 10-round light heavyweight showdown, while Lee Cutler faces Louis Greene in a middleweight clash, on Zuffa...
skysports.com
Football is back (without hydration breaks) - how to watch the new season
After a summer of hydration breaks and half-time shows, football as we know and love it is back. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the new season...
skysports.com
Will all-out war in Yemen reignite as the Houthis escalate attacks?
Analysts say Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position with regional allies as the Houthis increase their attacks.
aljazeera.com
Children in temporary accommodation hits record high
The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.
co.uk
Nvidia’s new $500B plan is risky but brilliant, especially for aging GPUs
Nvidia has a plan to make sure its GPUs won't lose value. It wants to convince a new crop of financiers to keep lending for AI buildouts.
techcrunch.com
Turkiye’s AK Party turns 25: A journey of change and renewal
In a quarter-century, the party has strengthened democracy, driven development and elevated Turkiye’s global standing.
aljazeera.com
Mine by Adam Ouston review – novel told in a single sentence is a hallucinatory reading experience
Ouston’s second novel follows a poet who is trapped in an abandoned mine in Tasmania while searching for inspiration for his ‘last great work’The ideal way to approach Mine, Adam Ouston’s second no...
theguardian.com
‘It was fun to get pushed around’: Andrew Rannells on ‘razzle dazzle’, kissing co-stars and being a better friend to Lena Dunham
The star of Girls and The Book of Mormon talks about coming out, turning a showmance into a romance, and going toe to toe with the West Wing’s Allison Janney in new film Miss You Love YouImagine a...
theguardian.com
Who really needs a cocktail robot?
Bartesian's cocktail makers would be best described like a Keurig or Nespresso machine, but for alcoholic drinks.
techcrunch.com
Brazil’s Disease-Fighting Mosquitoes
Our reporter, Apoorva Mandavilli, goes inside a mosquito factory in Brazil, where scientists are producing millions of mosquitoes to fight deadly tropical diseases in a warming world.
nytimes.com
How Premier League shirts will change with gambling sponsor ban
Premier League kits are going to have a very different look this season after clubs voted to ban gambling on the front of shirts. BBC Sport looks at the history of sponsorship, and who is replacing...
co.uk
Burnham warns water companies against treating customers like ‘blank cheque’
Prime minister criticises Ofwat decision to allow suppliers to raise bills unexpectedly higher to pay for new projects
ft.com
A City Mobilizes Against a Stubborn Health Threat: Mosquitoes
A health worker discarding water from a larvicide dissemination unit in Belém, Brazil, last month.
nytimes.com
Why half of England's World Cup defenders are on the move
England came third in this summer's World Cup - their best performance in a men's competition in 60 years - and now their players are in demand in the transfer market.
co.uk
Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report
The tech giant has considered a nine-figure budget for the payments, according to the WSJ.
techcrunch.com
Turn Your F*cking Phones Off review – a tremendous takedown of big tech
Summerhall, EdinburghHannah Maxwell quits doomscrolling and turns her attention to tech bros’ targeted assault on democracy and our smartphone-addicted complicityLast year, Hannah Maxwell laid out...
theguardian.com
Henriques chasing 'cricket nirvana' with Portugal
Moises Henriques says helping Portugal qualify for their first-ever men's T20 World Cup would be cricket "nirvana" at the twilight of his playing career.
co.uk
Ebola outbreak caused by new ‘animal transmission’: What that means
More than 2,000 people have died after contracting the latest strain of the Ebola virus.
aljazeera.com
In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back' attacks or offensive cyber operations.
techcrunch.com
Ham review – vegan take on Hamlet delivers meaty rebuke to carnivores
Summerhall, EdinburghVengeance for a slaughtered pig is the starting point for a riotous parody that suggests the meat industry poses an existential threat to human survivalThat’s my next hotdog ru...
theguardian.com
Lebanese Americans sue US over Israel’s rights abuses in Lebanon war
Michigan-based group leads class action lawsuit against US government and defence contractors over Lebanon war abuses.
aljazeera.com
Universality by Natasha Brown audiobook review – a sparkling multi-voiced satire
A magazine article about stolen gold sparks a culture war between a cast of politically polarised charactersA stinging dissection of wealth, class and the media, Natasha Brown’s satire begins with...
theguardian.com
Imelda Staunton: ‘Umbridge’s giggle needed to be short and sharp. So I just did a boom, boom’
The actor answers your questions on working with her dog, becoming a dame, Harry Potter, and making televisual history in The Singing DetectiveYou and Bill Nighy were comrades in Pride, but play es...
theguardian.com
Former Catholic Bishop Is Convicted of Sexual Abuse, Australian News Outlets Say
Christopher Alan Saunders, the former bishop of Broome, at the District Court of Western Australia in Perth on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
The Hundred awards: Broad, Hussain, Greenway give their player verdicts
Sky Sports Cricket's Nasser Hussain and Stuart Broad give out their player awards for the 2026 men's Hundred campaign, while Lydia Greenway looks at the women's competition...
skysports.com
In charts: Private schools widen lead over state rivals on A-level results day
A growing number of students are taking economics, politics and further maths
ft.com
Why This Prediction Market Banned Teens
Jacob Fortinsky, the CEO and cofounder of the new prediction market Novig, says his outfit isn’t like those other markets. You know the ones.
wired.com
Starmer allies warn Healey against blowing ‘strong’ economic inheritance
Andy Burnham has signalled plans for spending increases and higher UK taxes on wealth and business
ft.com
‘Justified’ or ’no business being there’? Tennessee munitions town loyal to Trump but divided on Iran
Hear from voters in Kingsport, home to a munitions plant supplying the US military, as tensions over the Iran war spark debate.
co.uk
Bugging devices: the astounding ways insects are talking and listening all around us
From spiders tuning their silken listening tools, to the beetle’s heady perfume, hundreds of conversations are happening in languages we don’t understandIt’s invertebrate of the year – vote for you...
theguardian.com
Agent 64: Spies Never Die review – licence to kill time like the 90s never ended
PC; Replicant D6This GoldenEye 007-styled retro shooter is an agreeable set of straightahead shooting missions that hark back to a simpler time, with simpler controlsWith 007 First Light, 2026 has...
theguardian.com
The Hundred Eliminators and Finals: All you need to know
The Hundred 2026 is reaching its dramatic climax and we have the Eliminators then the Finals still to come your way...
skysports.com
Infantino’s FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief
CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March's election.
aljazeera.com
Hodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall
Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.
co.uk
Hodgkinson leads home Broeders-Bol to qualify for 800m final
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson wins her 800m semi-final leading home Femke Broeders-Bol of the Netherlands.
co.uk
Colombia earthquake response tests new far-right government
Disaster tests President Abelardo de la Espriella and his government as it scrambles to find survivors and provide aid.
aljazeera.com
More than 135 million people in Europe set for temperatures over 35C
Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world and in some places is ill-equipped to deal with hot weather.
aljazeera.com
Israel trucks out Gaza’s rubble to ‘hide genocide’ and ‘redraw the map’
Israel carts away Gaza's rubble to destroy war crimes evidence and make the landscape unliveable, rights groups say.
aljazeera.com
Fulham walk off in Malaga in friendly repeat of Senegal AFCON final protest
Fulham's friendly in Malaga turned sour as the Premier League club walked off ahead of a penalty shootout.
aljazeera.com
Civilian deaths in Ukraine in July hit highest level since May 2022: UN
At least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission said.
aljazeera.com
Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.
co.uk
Swansea suffer heavy Burgess injury blow
Swansea City suffer a heavy blow on the eve of the new Championship season as scans reveal centre-back Cameron Burgess has suffered a ruptured Achilles.
co.uk
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria
The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.
co.uk
Chelsea Wolfe: The Dark review – existential reflection goes from whisper to gothic scream
(Loma Vista)The genre-blending Californian artist casts off past toxic influences with a powerful set of tender, brooding and emotionally charged songs that wouldn’t feel out of place as festival a...
theguardian.com
Putin Visits Islands Seized from Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo
A Russian state media photo released on Thursday showed President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia visiting a contested island.
nytimes.com
Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.
co.uk
Eurovision to bar countries at war from hosting: What that means
Israel, which hosted the contest in 2019, will no longer be allowed to do so - but can still compete, protesters say.
aljazeera.com
UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington
Weaker growth, rising energy costs and persistent inflation mean Britain could face tougher times in the autumnUK economic growth slows downBusiness live – latest updatesIn the spring the Internati...
theguardian.com
Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasons
Westbrook, a former NBA Most Valuable Player, holds the record for the most career triple-doubles in league history.
aljazeera.com
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth
co.uk
The Man on a Mission to Build India’s Most Livable City
The construction site for a tech hub labeled “Quantum Valley” in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
nytimes.com
Lost jobs, inequality, rogue agents: why are we accepting oligarchs’ AI agenda? | Robert Reich
The dangers of AI become clearer every day. Why are we still acting as if we have no choice about our future?Rather than producing jobs, the US economy actually lost 23,000 jobs in July, according...
theguardian.com
James: Getting Away With It review – hippies, hardnuts and dreamers unite
Auto-hagiography it may be – most of the interviewees were in the band at some point – but this portrait of the seminal Manchester indie group is charming stuffBy the time of their first flush of s...
theguardian.com
‘Everyone is scared’: flood-hit Porto Alegre braces for another El Niño
Two years after southern Brazil’s worst climate disaster ravaged the city, and with poor areas still recovering, many fear official neglect has left them exposed once againIn the backstreets of Por...
theguardian.com
Hollywood encore: how ‘pro-shot’ Broadway shows became a major draw on the big screen
Filmed versions of hit shows such as Hadestown, Hamilton and SIX have been transformed into cinematic events for those without hundreds to spend on ticketsIt’s long been a source of frustration for...
theguardian.com
Man City reject fresh Barcelona bid for Rodri
Manchester City have rejected a new £55m bid from Barcelona for Rodri.
skysports.com
Life and loss as a first responder in southern Lebanon
A new Al Jazeera film speaks to the head of the Civil Defence in Tyre, southern Lebanon's largest city.
aljazeera.com
Weekly sports quiz: Tattoos, transfers and photo finishes
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
co.uk
Japan protests as Russia’s Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands
Japanese PM says Putin's visit to the Pacific island chain, seized by the Soviet Union in 1945, is 'unacceptable'.
aljazeera.com
CBP Workers Allegedly Used Government Databases to Spy on Exes, Crushes, and Colleagues
Records obtained by WIRED detail hundreds of allegations of Customs and Border Protection workers misusing internal tools to look up romantic interests and track colleagues’ cell phones.
wired.com
La Liga: What to know ahead of new 2026-27 football season
Predictions, news and transfer latest ahead of the new La Liga season, as Barcelona and Real Madrid renew title rivalry.
aljazeera.com
Who Are the Houthis, Iran-Backed Militia Entering Mideast War?
Newly recruited Houthi fighters marching past an image of their leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, in 2023.
nytimes.com
We’re going to party like it’s 1629… the masques, the music and the mayhem of Banqueting House
What music soundtracked 17th-century England? Ahead of a DJ set in Banqueting House, Georgia Mann looks at the wild, the experimental, the melancholic – and why a theorbo caused a security alertKin...
theguardian.com
A Patient’s Final Breath in a Congolese Ebola Ward
The distance between life and death is razor thin at one medical clinic in Rwampara, the heart of the epidemic ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo.
nytimes.com
‘I feel like I’m at war’: are we losing the battle against machine-made music?
Despite outcry from musicians, AI slop is creeping into the charts as record labels scramble to adapt to a new normal where hits can be made at the click of a buttonThis year, the battle for song o...
theguardian.com
There’s a Fatty Liver Epidemic. AI Could Help Get Ahead of It
Over a billion people worldwide have livers with excess fat, which can lead to a host of medical problems. Researchers think AI tools can spot the condition—and help stop it—early enough to save li...
wired.com
Stop the bites! How to survive another summer of mosquitoes, midges and horseflies
Dress like a zebra, wash your feet, keep off the beer: insect experts explain what works and what doesn’t – and why some of us get bitten more than othersIt’s a good time to be a mosquito or other...
theguardian.com
Photos: Hope fades in Colombia as teams dig for earthquake survivors
Colombian rescuers battle time to save lives after deadly 7.4 earthquake, as hopes dwindle in search for survivors.
aljazeera.com
Polls open in Clacton, as research shows Farage has spent more than £10,000 in byelection – UK politics live
The Reform UK leader resigned as the MP for Clacton at the start of July and forced a byelectionEconomic growth slowed in the second quarter of the year, as the disruption unleashed by the Iran war...
theguardian.com
How to stay safe during an earthquake: A visual guide
Earthquakes can happen suddenly, but knowing what to do before, during and after one can reduce the risk of injury.
aljazeera.com
Part of children’s hospital collapses in Colombia earthquake
Security cameras captured the moment part of a children's hospital in Cali collapsed.
aljazeera.com
Europe heatwave live: Temperatures of 40C expected in Spain, with amber heat health warning in place across large parts of UK
In France, 80 departments have been placed on an orange heat warningOver in England, the amber warning by the Met Office stretches from London to Sheffield, covering parts of the South East, East M...
theguardian.com
Jordan Brookes: The Part of You That’s Always Screaming review – former fringe champ’s chewy croissant tale
Pleasance Dome, EdinburghThis is a spiky, interrogative and surprisingly conventional set from an act who usually pushes standup to its limitsYou can fall victim to your own high standards – and fe...
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The End of Tom Six review – Human Centipede director delivers one last freaky flick
Now living with multiple sclerosis, Six rants about the masturbation film distributors won’t touch and the money mystery behind his horror hitFifteen years ago, Dutch film-maker Tom Six succeeded w...
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Malawi shock Algeria and Cameroon beat Morocco to reach WAFCON final
Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final after respective wins over Algeria and Morocco.
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Swiatek into first final of her 'toughest season'
Iga Swiatek will meet Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final after both players battled through their semi-finals in three sets.
co.uk
Messi plays for Inter Miami after father's death
Lionel Messi makes a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father and hinting he may retire.
co.uk
TV tonight: the tragic story of Britain’s ‘schoolgirl terrorist’
A sensitive documentary looking at the complicated case of Rhianan Rudd. Plus: David Olusoga’s back with A House Through Time. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4What makes a teenage g...
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My Brilliant Career review – a joyous heroine lights up this rare and beautiful period drama
Phillipa Northeast is brilliant as a young woman rebelling against society’s expectations in 1890s Australia. It is witty, intelligent and absolutely glorious to watch“I’m hot headed, with a snub n...
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Palestinian women in Gaza face legal hurdles in divorce struggles
Amid legal struggles, Gaza women opt for quicker divorces, sacrificing rights to escape prolonged court battles.
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'Where has this tennis been?' | Swiatek beats Svitolina to reach first final of 2026
Highlights of the Canadian Open match between Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina.
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Britain's scorched fields mean a food crisis – and the government is ignoring the one measure that would help | George Monbiot
This summer’s extreme weather and wars in Iran and Ukraine have made our need for food stockpiles more pressing than everWhen a business makes long-term plans, they call it prudence. When a governm...
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‘I wanted to capture the range of British culture at the time’: the photographer who documented late nights on the 90s London tube
In the 1990s, the photographer took portraits of punks, partiers and late-night lovers on the underground. His images show city life before smartphones – when people still had to rush to make the f...
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‘They destroyed us’: Palestinian family sleeps in the open after demolition
Palestinian family's home demolished despite court order, leaving them homeless under sweltering heat in the West Bank.
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Gold medallist Thomas chases 'own legacy' after AJ comparisons
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Damar Thomas wants to create his "own legacy" after being compared to former Team GB super-heavyweight stars following his triumph in Glasgow.
skysports.com
Primary voters send mixed signals about what they want from the Democratic Party
Primary results this month in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin paint a muddled picture of just how far to the left Democratic voters want their candidates to be come this fall's midterm elections.
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What to Know About Thursday’s Special Election in Clacton: Farage vs. Binface
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform U.K., at a rally for the party in Wymondham, England, last month.
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'I'd never watched the Olympics' - Evans on gymnastics fame
British gymnast Ruby Evans speaks to BBC Sport about how she copes with fame and followers ahead of the 2026 European Artistic Gymastics Championships.
co.uk
The US is now using the ‘terrorist’ label to interfere in Brazil’s election
The designation of PCC and CV serves to expand Washington’s reach into the country’s politics and security.
aljazeera.com
Marauding Madjo! How 'new' Villa showed their teeth against PSG
This was the night that Aston Villa lost a game but found two players. Their 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup featured breakout performances by 17-year-old striker Brian Madj...
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Polls open in Clacton by-election
Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.
co.uk
Will the Houthis shut down Saudi Arabian shipping?
The announcement of a new naval blockade threatens to restart full-scale war between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia
aljazeera.com
Polls open in Zambia presidential election as economic reforms tested
The vote will test if incumbent Hakainde Hichilema's reforms are enough to overcome widespread economic frustration.
aljazeera.com
Coming next summer: the ‘eclipse of the century.’
Watching the solar eclipse at Washington Square Park in New York in 2024.
nytimes.com
Hellcat review – woman imprisoned in camper van in nasty survival horror
A woman wakes up in a trailer as it speeds along in this effective and icky thriller, though you do end up wondering when you (and she) will ever get outThis survival thriller-horror starts in “wha...
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Clacton polls open with Farage up against slew of fringe candidates
Longest ballot in UK voting history features likes of Count Binface and Howling Laud Hope alongside Reform leader Polls have opened in Clacton, with thousands of residents in the Essex seat to vote...
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Yvette Cooper says Labour ‘did not do government very well’ under Starmer
Health secretary praises more collegiate style under Andy Burnham and says previous No 10 sidelined her from key policy launchYvette Cooper admits Labour has “not done government very well” in the...
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Can Nothing Save Us? by Irvine Welsh review – US family saga is a late-career triumph
The Scottish author focuses on gun culture and generational conflict in this darkly satirical tale about a great power in decline“Why expect unconditional love from somebody you’ve brought int...
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Where would Antonelli rank among surprise F1 title winners?
Kimi Antonelli is on course to become Formula 1’s youngest-ever world champion, but where would the Mercedes driver’s triumph rank among the sport’s biggest surprise title wins in...
skysports.com
Russian strike sparks fire at Ukraine port; Zelenskyy seeks interceptors
Ukraine has reported an acute shortage of Patriot interceptors since the US went to war with Iran in February.
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Manila river clogged with rubbish after Typhoon Dolphin floods – in pictures
Days of rain has caused widespread flooding across the Philippines capital, Manila, and filled the city’s waterways with debris. A massive cleanup operation involving teams of workers and heavy mac...
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Reform council leader, 20, defends record one year on: ‘The establishment will throw anyone under the bus’
George Finch plagued by bullying claims and other controversies since taking helm at Warwickshire councilGeorge Finch, who made history last year after he was elected as leader of Warwickshire coun...
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Weatherwatch: Why Britain’s heatwaves don’t always end with thunderstorms
The science behind summer storms – and why they have yet to break the hot spell gripping the country“The English summer: three fine days and a thunderstorm,” George II is reputed to have said, alth...
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Castlery Promo Codes: 15% Off for August 2026
Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.
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Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off August 2026
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in August 2026.
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These swing voters in Nevada say they are not dismissing socialist candidates
In online focus groups, 10 of 12 Biden-to-Trump voters said they wouldn't automatically think negatively of a politician who identifies with socialism.
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Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only “destroy Ukraine, not conquer it,” with the war now in its fifth year.
co.uk
Japan protests Putin visit to disputed islands
The Russian leader visited the Kuril islands for the first time, according to state media.
co.uk
The Man on a Mission to Build India’s Most Livable City
The construction site for a tech hub labeled “Quantum Valley” in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
nytimes.com
Russian Blockade of Major Ukrainian Ports Threatens Global Grain Supplies
A vessel struck off the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, last month. The Russian campaign has halted nearly all shipping in and out of the port.
nytimes.com
What to Know About Thursday’s Special Election in Clacton: Farage vs. Binface
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform U.K., at a rally for the party in Wymondham, England, last month.
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Too smart to eat? Why octopus farms are such a slippery problem
As a controversial Spanish plan for sustainable meat on an industrial scale is dropped, it has revived the ethical debate over farming these intelligent wild animalsIn 2022 Nueva Pescanova, Spain’s...
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‘I ran away to Paris to be a writer and ended up begging’: Bill Nighy on dashed dreams, golf emojis and playing a cranky novelist
As his new film & Sons hits the screen, the actor turned podcast agony uncle relives his ‘cliched’ ambitions, deplores working lunches – and yearns to do the splits like PrinceA dying patriarch...
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Mrs Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library review – interrogating Hannah Arendt
Traverse theatre, EdinburghAn encounter in a police cell with a Nazi officer could have been the end of the political theorist, but Jenny Lyn Bader’s play has little feel for the dramaticThe Mrs St...
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An Amputation Obsession: the Monster and the Surgeon review – an engrossing story, if you can stomach it
This documentary follows the shocking case of Neil Hopper, a top surgeon who had his own legs removed due to a fetish. No fetish or obsession is unique, and the internet can always connect you with...
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Anthropic investors bet on $2tn valuation in record IPO
Rapid revenue growth fuels hope that the Claude-maker can overcome challenges to become the biggest listing in history
ft.com
Legal AI start-up Legora seeks funds at more than $10bn valuation
Swedish company was valued at $5.6bn only four months ago as interest in artificial intelligence tools for professional services soars
ft.com
Wanted: a leader to rescue the UN
The race to be the next secretary-general is nearing a climax. What does it mean for the body overseeing the world’s rules?
ft.com
Wealth managers cut fees to win AI’s paper millionaires
The rise of equity-rich tech workers at Anthropic and OpenAI is shifting negotiating power towards clients
ft.com
Cascade Volcanoes Shrouded in Smoke
From the International Space Station, astronauts photographed Mount Hood and Mount Rainier as wildfire smoke spread across the Pacific Northwest in summer 2026.
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Twitch users can now block Amazon from using their content to train AI
The streaming platform's users criticised the move to allow the use of channel content for AI training.
co.uk
Solar eclipse carves Eiffel Tower’s silhouette in Paris sky
A partial solar eclipse illuminated Paris’s sky over the city’s iconic Eiffel Tower.
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Olympic skateboarder times epic stunt with solar eclipse
Spanish Olympic skateboarder Danny León timed a jump with the moon passing in front of the sun during a solar eclipse.
aljazeera.com
Zimbabwe’s land reform enters a new chapter
A new land policy is reopening disputes over farms seized during Zimbabwe’s land reform after 2000.
aljazeera.com
Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
co.uk
Iran war live: US, Tehran exchange opposing claims over Hormuz control
President Trump again insists US has 'total control' of strait, while Tehran resolute that the US must meet its demands.
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Hot to Broker Peace in Ukraine
Decades of hard-won mediation experience point the way.
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The Next Global Economic Crisis Could Be Made in China
How overcapacity ends.
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How to Broker Peace in Ukraine
Decades of hard-won mediation experience point the way.