Houthi attack on port kills four eroding truce with Yemen’s government
Six Houthi ballistic missiles struck Yemen's government-held al-Makha port, killing at least four.
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Scheffler equals course record to lead first play-off event
Scottie Scheffler equalls the course record with a nine-under 61 as he opens up a three-stroke lead at the end of the second round of the St Jude Championship in Memphis.
co.uk
Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating up
PayPal is still reportedly negotiating a potential sale to Stripe and private equity firm Advent, as the fintech firm's new CEO attempts to turn the company around.
techcrunch.com
Arteta says he will sign new Arsenal contract in 'organic way'
Mikel Arteta has revealed he will sign a new Arsenal contract and there is no need for fans to be worried about his future.
skysports.com
Jimenez the hero as controversial late pen spares Wolves' blushes
Highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers.
skysports.com
Jane Street suffers $15bn hit after meltdown at Situational Awareness
Secretive Wall Street trading firm wrongfooted by July AI rout
ft.com
Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US ‘territory’ amid Iran war
Control over the strait has been a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran.
aljazeera.com
Wildfires rage across Europe as heatwaves drive record temperatures
Wildfires fuelled by record heat are ravaging Europe, burning around 500,000 hectares and forcing thousands to flee.
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New York City Lawmakers Push to ‘Ban the Scan’ at MSG
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.
wired.com
Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure
PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirsFarmers must not carry the risks of the climate crisis alone, Andy Burnham has said,...
theguardian.com
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (August 2026)
Avatar Aang, Heartstopper Forever, and Exit 8 are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
wired.com
Trump dismisses mental health concerns on USS Lincoln aircraft carrier
Members of the US Congress have called for a probe into conditions amid reports of sailors attempting to jump ship.
aljazeera.com
Hodgkinson has to settle for silver as Werro wins 800m gold
Keely Hodgkinson came up just short of a coveted European 800m title hat-trick after Swiss favourite Audrey Werro won their hotly-anticipated showdown in Birmingham as the British Olympic champion...
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Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro
Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.
co.uk
Mark Rydell, ‘Actor’s Director’ Known for ‘On Golden Pond,’ Dies at 97
Having started out as an actor, he was able to coax sensitive work out of performers like Bette Midler, Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda and John Wayne.
nytimes.com
Super Giants storm into Hundred men's final by beating SunRisers
The Manchester Super Giants set up a meeting with Trent Rockets in The Hundred final after beating SunRisers Leeds by 20 runs in the men's eliminator at The Kia Oval.
skysports.com
Castleford shrug off coach problems to beat Hull
Castleford Tigers put their coaching problems aside as they beat Hull FC at the MKM Stadium to record only their third Super League away win of the season.
co.uk
The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China
The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?
wired.com
Hughes takes silver as Ansah wins 200m gold
Germany's Owen Ansah wins 200m gold in a time of 19.95 seconds, ahead of Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes who takes silver.
co.uk
Walter's huge hitting helps MSG beat Sunrisers to reach Hundred final
Paul Walter hits 80 off 46 balls to help Manchester Super Giants beat Sunrisers Leeds in the Eliminator at The Oval, to book their place in the men's Hundred final - where they will face the Trent...
co.uk
Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead
Jason Arday's body was found in south London just a week after he resigned from the University of Cambridge.
aljazeera.com
Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
techcrunch.com
Walter puts dominant Super Giants in Hundred final
All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.
co.uk
'Peaked at the right time' - Warholm on getting even better with age
Norway's Karston Warholm feels he is improving with experience after taking his fourth successive gold in the men's 400m hurdles at the European Athletics Championships.
co.uk
Fry and Glamourdale win world individual dressage gold
Charlotte Fry retains her world Individual Grand Prix Special dressage title with victory aboard Glamourdale in Aachen, Germany.
co.uk
Warholm becomes a four-time European 400m hurdles champion
Norway's Karsten Warholm comfortably wins the men's 400m hurdles, setting a championship record in the process, to take his fourth successive gold in the European Athletics Championships.
co.uk
John Carro, Jurist Who Had Early Brush With Lee Harvey Oswald, Dies at 98
John Carro in 1998. Before he became a lawyer, he was a police office, a social worker and a mayoral aide.
nytimes.com
NASA Competition Invites Students to Help Imagine a Future Enabled by Lunar Technologies
NASA is asking U.S.-based collegiate teams to submit bold, original concepts to the 2027 edition of a student challenge focused on aerospace innovation that could help the agency env...
nasa.gov
New aerial video reveals huge scale of oil spill off Oman
A potential environmental disaster is unfolding off Oman, where a grounded tanker is leaking sanctioned Russian oil.
aljazeera.com
Hiroshi Okuda, Disrupter Who Revived Toyota in the 1990s, Dies at 93
Hiroshi Okuda sitting in the newly developed Prius in 1997. He pressed Toyota to finish the car, which had been in development for years, as other companies raced to be the first to introduce a hyb...
nytimes.com
Thrive’s Joshua Kushner chides Silicon Valley VCs over AI euphoria
The AI opportunity is huge but "it would also be a grave error in our minds to let excitement weaken our investment discipline," Kushner warns in his first-ever investment letter.
techcrunch.com
Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges
"I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death.
co.uk
Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed
Appeals court previously ruled that Trump administration must seek authorisation from Congress to continue with project.
aljazeera.com
Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial in Washington, DC
The arrest comes weeks after Trump criticised Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges over damage to the Reflecting Pool.
aljazeera.com
Mary Morello, Free Speech Activist Who Defended Explicit Lyrics, Dies at 102
Mary Morello in 2016. She was in her mid-60s when, with a nudge from her rocker son, she retired from teaching to found Parents for Rock and Rap in 1987.
nytimes.com
'What an innings' - Walter hits eight sixes in Hundred eliminator
Paul Walter hits eight sixes in an unbeaten 80, as he helps Manchester Super Giants set Sunrisers Leeds 187 to win in their Hundred eliminator match, with a place in the final on the line.
co.uk
Americans sour on Trump’s economy as affordability strains intensify
Consumer sentiment and retail sales fall as the war in Iran worsens cost of living pressures
ft.com
NASA Announces MAX POWER: America’s Newest Aerospace Expo, Airshow
In honor of America’s historic 250th anniversary, NASA announced on Friday MAX POWER, a public exposition of American air and space innovation, Nov. 7 and Nov. 8, on and near the agency’s Kennedy S...
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Art offers young Gaza survivors solace and escape from war’s devastation
Young survivors of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza find safe spaces to process trauma and rediscover joy.
aljazeera.com
Youman Wilder, Baseball Coach Who Said He Faced Down ICE Agents, Dies at 63
He told reporters that he intervened when federal agents approached his young Black and Latino players after a practice last summer.
nytimes.com
Britain’s Farage Takes a Page From Trump’s Playbook Amid Investigations
Nigel Farage arriving to vote in Walton-on-the-Naze, England, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
McIlroy toils as Scheffler produces stunning 61 at St Jude Championship
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler produced a stunning second-round 61 at the FedEx St Jude Championship as Rory McIlroy toiled again.
skysports.com
Notts and Durham reach One-Day Cup semi-finals
Jack Haynes and Kyle Verreyne hit centuries as Notts beat Yorkshire in the One-Day Cup quarter-finals, as Durham also win through.
co.uk
British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal crash aged 19
Organisers said on social media that Tarling died following a 'serious accident' on the stage between Melgaco and Fafe.
aljazeera.com
Gay bags pair in Test warm-up as Pakistan captain Babar suffers injury scare
England opener Emilio Gay bagged a pair and Pakistan captain Babar Azam suffered an injury scare on an eventful second day of the Test match-warm up in Beckenham.
skysports.com
Teenage British cyclist Tarling dies after accident during Volta a Portugal
British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, has died after a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal road race.
skysports.com
Burnham warns of ‘tinderbox’ Britain after week of intense heat
PM visits scene of wildfire as he explores controversial moves to water down EV sales targets and approve new oilfields
ft.com
Volunteer Develops Machine-Learning Tool to Identify Rare Clouds
Certain kinds of clouds are misbehaving – appearing more often and lower in the sky than they used to. To help identify the factors influencing these changes, scientists have asked people around th...
nasa.gov
GB women top group as they aim to book Olympic spot
The Great Britain women's team progress as group winners as they aim to secure an Olympic spot at the flag football World Championships.
co.uk
The Guardian view on Nigel Farage: Clacton cannot acquit him | Editorial
Reform won a contrived byelection, but scrutiny continues – while the party increasingly attacks the watchdogs and journalists asking awkward questionsNigel Farage didn’t attend the count of the by...
theguardian.com
SunRisers into Hundred women's final with tense win over Brave
SunRisers Leeds booked a meeting with Trent Rockets in The Hundred women's final after a tense five-wicket win over Southern Brave in the eliminator at The Kia Oval.
skysports.com
NASA’s COFFIES Uses AI to Predict Storm-Causing Active Regions on Sun
As humanity looks to the Moon and stars for future exploration, predicting space weather — conditions in space primarily driven by the Sun — is more important than ever. Now, a team of astrophysic...
nasa.gov
Why is Selena Gomez being sued?
BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.
co.uk
UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.
co.uk
Sunrisers comfortably beat Brave to reach women's Hundred final
Sunrisers Leeds hold their nerve to beat Southern Brave in the women's eliminator, securing a five-wicket win at The Oval to book their place in The Hundred final, where they'll face the Trent Rock...
co.uk
British cyclist Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident
British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at the age of 19 in a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
co.uk
What’s next for far-right Reform UK after Farage’s by-election win?
What’s next for far-right Reform UK after Farage’s by-election win?
aljazeera.com
France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.
co.uk
Boys Don’t Dance review – jump back to the 80s to celebrate the power of pop
Assembly @ Dance Base, EdinburghA sunny mashup of music accompanies choreographer Marc Brew’s feelgood coming-of-age storyMarc Brew made the acclaimed show An Accident/A Life in 2024, with choreogr...
theguardian.com
Unforgetful is a new reminders app for people who can’t stop hitting snooze
Unforgetful, the latest app from longtime indie developer Marco Arment, is designed to make reminders harder to ignore — or accidentally dismiss.
techcrunch.com
Burnley drop shirt sponsor after 42 days
Burnley drop their shirt sponsor just two days before their opening Championship match against West Ham - and only 42 days after signing the deal.
co.uk
Google will now allow users to remove visible watermark from its AI generations
Turning off this setting won't affect invisible benchmarks used to identify an AI generated file
techcrunch.com
Philippines drug war victims seek justice through truth commission
Families of drug war victims testify before the Truth Commission, seeking answers and closure after years of silence.
aljazeera.com
Sunrisers defy superb Wong to reach Hundred final
Sunrisers Leeds survive a late wobble to beat Southern Brave in the Eliminator and reach the women's Hundred final on Sunday.
co.uk
Donald Trump can’t beat Iran and Nigel Farage can only beat a bin. When it counts, these populists are just losers | Jonathan Freedland
The pattern in the US and Britain is clear. They serve up stunt after stunt to mask incompetence and the betrayal of all those who trusted themIt’s a shame Nigel Farage ducked the announcement of h...
theguardian.com
The Taliban Kicked the U.S. Out of Afghanistan. Now They Want It Back.
Afghanistan’s foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, during an interview with The New York Times in Kabul this week.
nytimes.com
France’s Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Social Media for Children
France’s Constitutional Council said that the ban was too wide-ranging, and did not take into account the age, maturity or family situation of children.
nytimes.com
Kristen Schaal: The Legend of Crystal Shell review – flighty Conchords comic is still kooking on gas
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghAs a half-horse half-woman who dreams of being a unicorn and performing Swan Lake, Schaal sheds little light but has plenty of sparkleFor a happy handful of years in t...
theguardian.com
Top French court upholds assisted dying law, rejects teen social media ban
The decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.
aljazeera.com
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty over death of UnitedHealth chief executive
Ivy League graduate reverses stance in case that has become lightning rod for debate about US healthcare system
ft.com
Does Mark Zuckerberg really believe AI is ‘for everyone’?
Meta released Glimmer this week, an open-weight AI model anyone can download and run on their own hardware — a contrast to Muse Spark, the company’s more powerful model tha...
techcrunch.com
Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
Mangione admits to shooting Brian Thompson in federal court, still faces separate state charges.
aljazeera.com
Zambia suspends vote counting in election citing violence
Zambia's electoral commission on Friday suspended vote counting nationwide.
aljazeera.com
‘Let’s see what he can do’: will Burnham bring Barnsley voters back to Labour?
With questions over Farage’s finances and a new face in No 10, could Barnsley council be a bellwether for changing Labour fortunes?Labour marked its worst performance in more than 50 years when vot...
theguardian.com
‘The party of the Cubans’: How Republicans courted a key South Florida vote
Polls suggest Cuban American voters in Florida remain largely Republican, despite frustration over immigration.
aljazeera.com
Zambia Halts Presidential Election Vote Count Over Violence and Fraud Allegations
A voting station’s presiding officer holds a marked ballot during the counting process at Woodlands Primary School in Lusaka, Zambia, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Ramsay-Peaty confused by early exit at Europeans
Former Olympic and world champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty says he is "confused" as his poor run of form continues at the European Aquatics Championships.
co.uk
Who are the Chawinga sisters leading Malawi's bid for Wafcon glory?
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
co.uk
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue
Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.
co.uk
Bird flu has been evolving and migrating for 30 years. It is a far more deadly virus that has now arrived in Australia
Experts say the H5N1 bird flu virus’s risk to humans is low, but fear an impeding decimation of seal populations after tens of thousands of deaths in South America and AntarcticaGet our breaking ne...
theguardian.com
The Great Barrier Reef isn’t dead yet. According to News Corp that makes climate science a ‘pseudo-religion’ | Temperature Check
‘High coral cover is evidence of recovery and resilience, not evidence that the disturbances causing mortality didn’t happen,’ scientist saysSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s...
theguardian.com
Ahmed al-Sharaa: A New Vision for Syria
An exclusive interview with the man who became president of Syria in 2025 about his vision for his country’s future.
aljazeera.com
Tech Visionary Says the Big AI Labs Don’t Get What People Want
Tim O’Reilly built a publishing empire that AI is helping to destroy. Yet he loves AI—as long as it’s open source.
wired.com
Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum
Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.
co.uk
Celtic's Engels poised for West Ham transfer
Belgium midfielder Arne Engels is having a medical pending a transfer to West Ham United, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed.
co.uk
Chris Mason: Is this a good day or a bad day for Nigel Farage?
As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.
co.uk
Kushner to visit Israel after Netanyahu rejects Gaza Board of Peace plan
Visit to address Israeli opposition to plan for Hamas to disarm, Israel to withdraw from Gaza, board official says.
aljazeera.com
Investors pile back into US stocks as bullishness returns to Wall Street
Stellar earnings season and falling inflation fuel rebound from July’s chip rout
ft.com
Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct
Natural gas prices could triple in some parts of the U.S., which could saddle hyperscalers with massive bills to power their AI data centers.
techcrunch.com
Is Fernandez worth two Rodris? Transfer valuations explained
Speculation is swirling around two of the Premier League's leading midfielders. As Barcelona push to sign Rodri, Manchester City are being linked with a move for Enzo Fernandez. But why does the Ch...
skysports.com
Johnson-Thompson boosts heptathlon medal hopes
Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson boosts her medal chances at the European Athletics Championships with a strong high jump performance.
co.uk
Vile statues, writhing liquorice and kids marooned online: Edinburgh art festival review
Various venues, EdinburghFrom queer narratives to secret histories, this year celebrates the underground and the unheralded. Our writer uncovers so many stories, he feels like ColumboBy the time yo...
theguardian.com
US courts will start publishing how often the government uses spyware
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts told TechCrunch that it will start disclosing how many times judges authorized the use of spyware to wiretap suspected criminals.
techcrunch.com
Andy Burnham moves to cut new EV sales targets
Possible cut from 80% down to as little as 50% could add millions of tonnes of CO2 to emissions and comes amid UK heatwavesAndy Burnham’s government has said it will look at cutting electric vehicl...
theguardian.com
What does Clacton get for its loyalty to stroppy Nige? Next to nothing | John Crace
Why bother to improve people’s lives – or even show up – when it’s this easy? In many ways, though, the stunt hasn’t paid offWhat can Clacton possibly have done to deserve this? Is this some cosmic...
theguardian.com
Pakistan PM’s ‘red line’ warning to India over water treaty
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused India of illegally suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.
aljazeera.com
A critical mauling: Brian Logan on comedy critics being portrayed as horrible snobs
Two Edinburgh fringe shows feature savage send-ups of reviewers. Is this petty revenge or do they have a case? Our writer finds one ‘a hoot’ – and thinks the other let him off lightlyNo one ever bu...
theguardian.com
Russia stance will be defended in court, pledges World Athletics chief Coe
Russian Athletics has lodged new claim at Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge sanctions, but WA will fight it.
aljazeera.com
EFL says losses not sustainable after PFA legal action
The level of losses in football creates "a systemic insolvency risk" for the pyramid, says EFL chief executive Trevor Birch.
co.uk
BBCSO/Gaffigan review – all-American evening of sleek grooves and edge-of-seat Barber
Royal Albert Hall, LondonThe UK premiere of Wynton Marsalis’s Concerto for Orchestra was playful and punchy, before elegant Gershwin and noirish BarberIt’s been a busy week for Wynton Marsalis. Fre...
theguardian.com
Daniel Kinahan, Ireland’s most wanted man faces his day in court
Crime boss suspect tried to mix legitimate business with allegedly running a murderous empire
ft.com
'She knows how to deliver' - Johnson-Thompson's 'huge' high jump
Two-time world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson gets a third-time clearance at 1.83m in the heptathlon high jump at the European Athletics Championships.
co.uk
‘Disgraceful’: what one photo from Clacton tells us about British politics in 2026
Byelection results have been interpreted positively by Farage and Binface, but one spoiled ballot tells its own storyUK politics live – latest updatesIt ended, perhaps fittingly, on a rather baffli...
theguardian.com
Rising Australian golfer Bang dies of brain haemorrhage in Thailand aged 18
Jessica Bang won her first professional event this year but died after collapse in Thailand and emergency surgery.
aljazeera.com
Benjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’
Israeli PM criticised by political rival for attacking an international ally and overseeing ‘horrific diplomatic failure’The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, called the UK “the Islamic r...
theguardian.com
‘Murakami saw his book come alive!’: the Japanese company bringing the author’s science fiction masterpiece to the stage
A play based on the writer’s dreamlike novel Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World is touring the world, riding a wave of interest in Japanese culture. Its creators talk about how they ad...
theguardian.com
Alien: Isolation 2 – another strong female protagonist stalked in a terrifying new world
Creative Assembly could strike gold again with this follow-up to their fan-favourite, film-inspired game … if you’re brave enough to venture outdoorsAlien: Isolation redefined Alien games on its re...
theguardian.com
‘We get 200 tourists a day’: when your house becomes a TV star
What’s it like to live on the set of a soap opera? Or above Ted Lasso’s favourite pub? The residents of the homes made famous by hit TV shows tell allHalf the world recognises the apartment that Ca...
theguardian.com
Bunting stunned by Smith in New Zealand Darts Masters upset
Stephen Bunting was the highest-profile casualty on day one of the New Zealand Darts Masters as he was dumped out of the last 16 by Raymond Smith in Auckland.
skysports.com
Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill
Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".
co.uk
Huckabee calls Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’: Can US push end Qusra siege?
US ambassador to Israel has issued a rare condemnation of a violent siege on families in the West Bank village of Qusra.
aljazeera.com
VAR, timewasting and subs - new rules for the new season
The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.
co.uk
Add to playlist: the heartbreak post-mortems of Cape Town’s Rowlene and the week’s best new tracks
The South African singer has been a memorable guest artist, but the unhurried, emotional tracks on new album Some Strings Attached show she’s ready for the spotlightFrom Cape Town, South AfricaReco...
theguardian.com
‘The eww holds power’: why disgust shapes how we see nature, queerness and each other
Difference abounds in the natural world. Human responses to it – and our prejudices about each other – are often learned behaviour Vote for your favourite invertebrate of the yearIt was the summer...
theguardian.com
The best recent crime and thrillers – review roundup
The Amateur by Chris Bohjalian; Claws Out! by Bella Mackie; Plant Lady by Minyoung Kang; Children of Wolves by Lawrence Osborne; Mad Mabel by Sally HepworthThe Amateur by Chris Bohjalian (Hutchinso...
theguardian.com
FTC Strikes Deals to Ignore Unlawful Credit Discrimination
The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.
wired.com
Green groups urge Andy Burnham to break silence on climate crisis
More than 50 organisations say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare British people for scale of change needed as UK struggles through another heatwaveUK politics live – latest updatesTh...
theguardian.com
Australian rookie golfer dies aged 18 after brain haemorrhage
Australian rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang has died at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
skysports.com
Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded
At least four people were killed, and one remains missing after record-breaking rain triggered flooding in Japan.
aljazeera.com
Running dry: drought-hit UK sporting venues and parched pitches – in pictures
With the UK experiencing the driest summer on record, we look at how the weather is affecting the pitches and courses across the country Continue reading...
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These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI
Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”
wired.com
Arsenal express interest in signing Quansah
Arsenal express an interest in signing Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah.
co.uk
So Nigel Farage has beaten a man in a bin. But he's in deep trouble, and he knows it | Owen Jones
The Reform leader claims vindication from the people, and it’s too early to write him off. But the problems he now faces may be more than he can bearNigel Farage is a rattled, embattled politician....
theguardian.com
What do Nigel Farage's constituents think of his re-election?
The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and wins more votes.
co.uk
The Real Kyle McCarren review – musical eulogy to lost bandmate strikes a chord
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghAndy Roninson’s tribute to a friend who died aged 21 combines original rock, soul and folk songs in a considered exploration of griefThey say don’t speak ill of the de...
theguardian.com
People Are ‘Marrying’ Chatbots. These Lawmakers Want to Stop Them
Human-AI marriages are not currently recognized by US law. Some Republican state policymakers are drafting legislation to keep it that way.
wired.com
European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.
co.uk
Johnson-Thompson under way in the heptathlon
Two-time world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Commonwealth silver medallist Jade O'Dowda begin their heptathlon campaigns in the 100m hurdles, with Commonwealth Games champion Kate O'Connor...
co.uk
Hillborg: Lost Landscapes album review – sonic imagination and luminous colours
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra/Kuusisto/Lubman/Falk Winland(Alpha)Unconventional instrumentation adds to the filmic feeling of these three works by the Swedish composer, played on this recording by...
theguardian.com
El Niño may peak at the worst time for the Amazon – and it should worry us all
Delay to rainy season in forest already damaged by human-driven heating could trigger powerful ‘Godzilla’ El NiñoAs a supercharged climate scorches Europe with wildfire and deluges Asia with floods...
theguardian.com
Colon dies 11 years after brain injury in fight
Prichard Colon, who suffered a severe brain injury during a 2015 fight, dies aged 33, his father Richard confirms on social media.
co.uk
Record-Breaking Rainfall Leaves Eight Dead and Thousands Stranded in Japan
Vehicles submerged on a flooded road in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, on Friday.
nytimes.com
New Zealand break ranks with Oceania as FIFA’s Infantino divide grows
Oceania have offered support to Gianni Infantino, but New Zealand have gone against their own confederation in FIFA row.
aljazeera.com
This Art Project Slows Down Citi Bikes to Make NYC’s Rent Crisis Feel Real
Ground Truth makes the shared rental bikes harder to pedal through rent-burdened neighborhoods, offering a tangible way for people to experience income inequality.
wired.com
Dell XPS 13 Review: Move Over, Neo
It’s amazing how few compromises Dell made to get the new XPS 13 down to $700, but I strongly recommend the $900 model, which comes with 16 GB of RAM.
wired.com
Russia says hit Ukrainian railway and port facilities in new strikes
Kyiv targets Baltic oil hub and warehouse near Moscow with drones.
aljazeera.com
UK far-right leader Farage re-elected in boycotted by-election
Nigel Farage re-elected in Clacton by-election after resigning amid scrutiny over his finances.
aljazeera.com
La Liga: Barcelona key talking points heading into new 2026-27 season
Barcelona will aim to become the first club to three-peat in the Spain Primera Division since 2008-11 Pep Guardiola era.
aljazeera.com
A year after student protests that shook Valjevo: Serbia at a crossroads
Protests that erupted after railway station canopy collapsed, killing 16, have grown into a broad social movement.
aljazeera.com
Hammers & Boro to go up? Championship club-by-club preview
BBC Sport correspondents take a closer look at the 24 teams taking part in the 2026-27 Championship season.
co.uk
What is a ‘ceasefire’ supposed to achieve?
Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, Ukraine: four ceasefires, none that held. AJLabs on why truces keep collapsing.
aljazeera.com
Russia Campaigned to Derail Moldova’s Pro-Western Government
Police officers in Chisinau, the Moldovan capital, watching protesters gather outside the electoral commission after the polls closed for parliamentary elections in 2025.
nytimes.com
How the mob took Hollywood: the story of organized crime and the movies
Hollywood Crime Story: The Mob Takes Over the Movies looks back at how criminals insinuated themselves in the film business“From the foundation of Hollywood, organized crime is there.” So claims To...
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Rebecca Perry: ‘Lorca hit me like a bolt of lightning’
The poet and novelist on the power of fairytales, being inspired by Frank O’Hara and the joys of Doris LessingMy earliest reading memory Reading On the Ning Nang Nong by Spike Milligan, aged...
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The Real Reason Data Center Gas Power Plants Are So Dirty
A massive new gas plant in Texas will be built with much less efficient technology than regular gas plants. It’s far from the only data center power project to rely on dirty turbines.
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Count Binface gets almost 10,000 votes in Clacton by-election
The self-styled intergalactic space warrior finished second to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
co.uk
Christy Knowings, Who Starred on ’90s TV Show ‘All That,’ Dies at 46
Christy Knowings in Los Angeles in 2017.
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South Korea players want K League season change due to ‘worsening climate’
South Korea football players push for a K League season shift as 'punishing heat' hitting summer matches.
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Futile Clacton byelection has done Farage no favours
The Reform UK leader forced a vote that failed to make financial questions disappear, only the man himself• Clacton byelection – UK politics liveDawn had long broken in the Essex town of Clacton-on...
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Standards watchdog resumes investigation into Nigel Farage over financial gifts
Reform UK leader’s return to Clacton restarts inquiry into £5m gift from cyrpto-billionaire and support from fraudsterThe suspended parliamentary standards investigation into Nigel Farage over accu...
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Engine debris shattered Ryanair window, pulling passenger out, NTSB says
Flight crews had recorded four suspected bird strikes involving the same engine during the previous year.
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Joseph Morpurgo: Highlander 70 review – a dork’s last day at school is one to remember
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThis one-man comic play, told at breakneck speed and featuring West Side Story-like dance-numbers, is highly entertainingIt’s as if Joseph Morpurgo had never been away...
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U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released
Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.
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Has the by-election changed things for Clacton?
BBC East's political correspondent Andrew Sinclair analyses Nigel Farage's victory.
co.uk
Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia
Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster.
co.uk
Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer, Dafnis Prieto: Fifteen review – Pulitzer winner stirs gorgeous improv patterns
(Nonesuch)By turns gleeful, sensitive, urgent and ruminative, this is a brilliant set that plays to the trio’s formidable strengthsThough the century-old Pulitzer prize – launched as a celebration...
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Stolen Matisse art found in Brazil
Stolen Matisse art found in Brazil
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South Africa end Nigeria’s Women’s World Cup hope, Ghana beat Ivory Coast
South Africa and Ghana claim Africa's two FIFA Intercontinental Playoff spots as Nigeria and Ivory Coast go out.
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A stress hormone may help the brain repair itself
A surprising stress-related signal may help the brain repair itself after injury. Researchers found that myelin-producing precursor cells rapidly release the stress hormone CRH near damaged brain t...
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Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal: Doomed! review – caustic, crushing breakup album flirts with catharsis
(Backwoodz)The rapper-producer duo muster a breakup record with glistening beats and lovelorn lyrics that mull over grievances without resolveTough as they may be, breakups make for good material....
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Count Binface 'gratified' for being present at declaration
Count Binface - whose real name is Jonathan David Harvey - received 9,455 votes for the Clacton by-election.
co.uk
Prichard Colon dies from boxing injury that resulted in 221-day coma
Prichard Colon suffered neurological damage that required emergency surgery following a boxing bout in 2015.
aljazeera.com
Farage wins Clacton by-election but avoids result declaration
The Reform UK leader wins with 63% of the vote in a contest boycotted by the other major parties.
co.uk
Nigel Farage defeats Count Binface to reclaim UK parliamentary seat
The Reform UK leader received 22,239 votes in the Clacton by-election, compared with 9,455 for Binface.
aljazeera.com
Another Day of Extreme Heat Bakes Europe, but Relief Is on the Horizon
Friday is delivering another day of near record heat to the continent, but toward the end of the weekend temperatures could retreat to seasonal averages.
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‘This is hell’: British widow ‘sick’ with worry over threat of being removed from Sweden
Joyce Thomas faces being forced to leave country after losing appeal against deportationBritish widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rulesThe 78-year-old British widow threatened with remov...
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Something Wile E this way comes: how the Looney Toons reboot movie came back from the dead
Cartoon royalty were lined for a live-action toon hybrid Coyote vs Acme. Then it was shelved as a tax write-off. But its cast, crew and fans fought for its release. Three years later it’s set to be...
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Weather forecasts once gave Britons something safe to chat about. Not any more | Andy Beckett
Our once-mild climate is increasingly extreme – and how we talk about it is now another front in the culture warsIn this fragmented but supposedly mild country, watching and talking about the weath...
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Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage
Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage as she prepared for a tournament in Thailand.
co.uk
Can Chelsea go from 10th to title again?
With a new manager at the helm in Xabi Alonso, can Chelsea go from 10th to the Premier League title like they did a decade ago?
co.uk
New Zealand break with OFC to withdraw Infantino support
New Zealand break rank with Oceania's football governing body to become the latest nation to withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
co.uk
Bird flu is a huge disaster and it’s normal to find it distressing and sad. How can we deal with this grief? | First Dog on the Moon
Firstly you can just grieve – it’s not your fault because you used a plastic straw that one timeSign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the F...
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Muted response as Nigel Farage declared winner
Farage won 22,239 votes, with Count Binface in second with 9,455 votes.
co.uk
Crush-worthy cephalopods and beautiful bugs – vote for the invertebrate of the year
Of the 1.3m spineless wonders in the world, you told us your favourites. Now it’s time to pick the winner• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt’s raining in Melbourne as...
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Tougher crops and beaver dams: how UK farmers are tackling drought
Hit by heatwaves and low rainfall, food producers are finding novel solutions to help crops and cattle survivePonds and collection tanks, drought-resistant crops and a certain rodent. As the climat...
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Post your questions for Robert Carlyle
Bond villain, Begbie, male stripper … the Trainspotting and Full Monty star has played everyone from Sherlock Holmes to Rumpelstiltskin. As his latest directorial project premieres in Edinburgh, he...
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The Beverly Hills Housewife by James Cahill review – a trip inside Hockney’s world
Muse Betty Freeman sits at the centre of this sun-drenched book about art, eccentricity, and the spirit of Los AngelesDavid Hockney was 29 years old when he came to Betty Freeman’s house to ph...
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Paleontology rocked by organic molecules found in 66-million-year-old dinosaur bones
Researchers have found strong evidence that original collagen can survive inside dinosaur fossils for tens of millions of years, overturning a long-standing assumption about fossilization. The disc...
sciencedaily.com
North Korea fumes over upcoming US-South Korea military drills
Pyongyang has accused the US of pushing the world 'to the brink of nuclear war'.
aljazeera.com
Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances
Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?
co.uk
TV tonight: Lydia West’s offbeat college campus murder mystery
She stars as a grungy student in Australian dramedy He Had It Coming. Plus: Frank Skinner’s very funny standup special. Here’s what to watch this evening11.15pm, BBC ThreeLydia West stars in this o...
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How Maresca's Man City are shaping up compared with Guardiola side
Enzo Maresca has the difficult task of following Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. BBC Sport analyses the new manager's style and tactics from the pre-season games so far.
co.uk
Farage Wins Special U.K. Election That He Initiated, as Expected
Nigel Farage leaves a polling station after he voted in the Clacton by-election on Thursday.
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Farage wins Clacton by-election
Mainstream parties had shunned poll as stunt
ft.com
Nigel Farage wins Clacton byelection in contest boycotted by every other major party
Reform UK leader beats nearest challenger, Count Binface, in byelection he caused amid deepening scandal over £5m giftClacton byelection – UK politics liveNigel Farage has seen off Count Binface to...
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Record rainfall leaves four dead, thousands stranded in Japan
Record rainfall in Chiba claims lives as more than 22,000 households without power on busy Bon Buddhist holiday week.
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Hot topic: why is Burnham so reluctant to talk about the climate crisis?
Extreme heat is harming the wellbeing of the ordinary people the PM champions, yet he has ignored the subjectFrom the first day Andy Burnham came into office, climate scientists, campaigners and so...
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Burnham won’t fix our prisons crisis until he dares to be honest with the public about crime | Polly Toynbee
Most crime figures have drastically fallen, but people don’t believe it. It’s no wonder when politicians whip up emotions and attempt to bend the lawAn astounding change is happening to life in Eng...
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From toxic blooms to dead zones, how wildfires transform oceans and lakes
Wildfire smoke and ash can reshape aquatic ecosystems long after the flames have been extinguishedWildfires are an increasing problem in Europe and elsewhere. While their immediate effect on air qu...
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‘We feared we’d all be drowned’: the Indian floods that killed more than 100 and left thousands homeless
More than 2,600 villages have been flooded in Assam this year, in a climate disaster made worse by uncontrolled deforestation and mining in the regionIt was a normal July morning in the Indian stat...
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Week in wildlife: snake on a car, a careful spider mum and a lazy squirrel
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Babbel Promo Code: Up to 65% Off in August 2026
Master a new language with expert-led courses. Use our verified Babbel coupon codes to save up to 65% on student plans and 60% on 6-month subscriptions.
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Al Jazeera speaks to Count Binface as Farage claims Clacton victory
Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull spoke to candidate for MP, Count Binface, as votes were counted in Clacton.
aljazeera.com
Nicole Kidman opens up about divorce from Keith Urban – and ‘throwing my career away’ for Tom Cruise
The 59-year-old actor reflected on her high-profile marriages in an interview with Vogue, saying she felt ‘deeply vulnerable’ after her split from UrbanNicole Kidman has opened up about her divorce...
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Water supply for three US states drips down, Lake Mead at record low
The largest reservoir in the United States, located on the border of Arizona and Nevada, just hit a record low.
aljazeera.com
New Forest blaze points to challenge for under-pressure fire services
Drop in firefighter numbers in England leaves brigades stretched as incident call-outs rise
ft.com
Brazil begins exploring retaliatory options to new US tariffs
Brazil has not yet decided whether it will proceed with retaliatory measures, but commits to defending its position.
aljazeera.com
‘It was lonely being a young queer artist’: Sam Smith on finding health, happiness – and their hazel-eyed fiance
On their new album, Smith is subverting their singer-songwriter roots to tell a queer love story. They talk about their shifting fanbase, the nasty undercurrents of fame – and finding sanctuary in...
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Dear Michelle Kwan review – fire and ice in a whirlwind figure-skating comedy
theSpace Triplex, EdinburghFour skaters enter into feral competition in this darkly funny yet flimsily plotted play about female teenhoodThe title refers to the figure-skating legend and Olympian w...
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OpenAI and Anthropic in price war as Chinese AI rivals gain ground
US groups release cheaper models after new challenges to their trillion-dollar ambitions
ft.com
Pakistan and the new great game of Risk
Islamabad has bold ambitions to play a more proactive role in the world
ft.com
The quest to find the world’s best honey
Since ancient times, Turkey has sought to make the world’s finest and now most expensive product
ft.com
Three clubs, six derbies as Welsh rivals collide
The new Championship season sees Cardiff City, Swansea City and Wrexham competing together in the second tier for the first time in 45 years.
co.uk
Nigel Farage says he won’t attend count in Clacton byelection against Count Binface - UK politics live
The Reform UK leader will not be present at vote count in byelection he has tried to frame as the ‘people versus the establishment’Nigel Farage set for decisive but arguably empty victory in Clacto...
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US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
co.uk
Why Osun’s election matters for Nigeria’s 2027 vote
The result could offer an early signal of shifting alliances and voter sentiment before the presidential race.
aljazeera.com
New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lin...
npr.org
UN, Palestinian ministry condemn Israeli settler siege of West Bank homes
UN rights office and Palestine Foreign Ministry call days-long Israeli settler siege in Qusra 'criminal' and 'inhumane'.
aljazeera.com
Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?
co.uk
Bodycam captures lightning striking metres from US police officers
Bodycam video captured the moment lightning struck just metres from South Dakota Highway Patrol officers.
aljazeera.com
Talks between government and opposition mark a new chapter for Venezuela
The government of Delcy Rodriguez held its first talks with part of Venezuela's opposition. But what will they achieve?
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Prisons are full - who should be released early? – podcast
Former prison governor Judith Feline on the reality of our overcrowded prisons and Peter Walker on why it’s causing a headache for Andy BurnhamAt the last count, two weeks ago, there were almost 86...
theguardian.com
AI escapes confinement
Over the course of two weeks, AI companies said that some of their AI models managed to hack systems.
aljazeera.com
AI frenzy drives Chinese tech valuations to multiples of US peers
Support from Beijing has helped power 29% gain for Star 50 index this year
ft.com
Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
The dismissal marks the latest setback in swing states' efforts to prosecute fake electors who tried to keep Trump in the White House after he lost to Joe Biden in 2020.
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Colombia’s rescuers search rubble as hope fades on finding survivors
The crucial 72-hour window to find survivors has passed, but rescue teams in Colombia keep digging.
aljazeera.com
Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty?
Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York - but any plea deal in his federal case could impact a separate state trial.
co.uk
Norway’s FM tells Al Jazeera the US war on Iran was not ‘smart’
Norway’s FM Espen Barth Eide says the Iran war failed to achieve its initial aims and strengthened hardliners in Tehran.
aljazeera.com
Neptune’s tiny moons may be the wreckage of shattered ancient worlds
JWST has uncovered surprising clues that Neptune’s strange inner moons may be the wreckage of an ancient cosmic catastrophe. Researchers detected clay-like minerals on Larissa, Galatea, and Neptune...
sciencedaily.com
UAE accuses Iran of attacks on two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
No injuries were reported in the attack, which the UAE called 'piracy' and a threat to global energy security.
aljazeera.com
A massive new cosmic map is revealing black holes, rare stars, and hidden gas
Astronomers have released more than three million new spectra in a sweeping expansion that, for the first time, brings SDSS-V optical observations to the Southern Hemisphere. The data reveal everyt...
sciencedaily.com
Yemen faces highest risk of returning to war since 2022 truce, UN warns
Civilian and military casualties have been reported as fighting has flared across Yemeni front lines in recent days.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US can sustain its blockade against Iran 'indefinitely'.
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The Long Shadow of the Iran Shock
Hormuz and the new geography of energy power.