'Ghana was the crime scene' - the country leading the demand for slavery reparations
Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-16
England's Whaley wins US Amateur Championship to book spot at The Open
Doncaster-born golfer Jack Whaley defeated American Jay Leng Jr in a gruelling 36-hole final on Sunday to claim a sensational US Amateur Championship victory and book his place at The Open next year.
skysports.com
Clinical Scheffler claims emphatic win at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Scottie Scheffler produced a clinical performance at TPC Southwind to claim an emphatic eight-shot victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday evening.
skysports.com
Trump says US will scale back military drills with South Korea
His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran.
co.uk
US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln
Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging and tough", following a visit to the warship.
co.uk
Death toll rises to 84 from capsized ferry in Zimbabwe
The boat overturned during heavy winds near the Zambian border.
aljazeera.com
Reform accused of targeting the most vulnerable with £50bn benefit cut
Robert Jenrick takes aim at disabled people and foreign nationals after saying UK guilty of ‘suicidal empathy’Reform UK has been accused of excluding the most vulnerable from society and punishing...
theguardian.com
Stripe will reportedly acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter for $7B+
OpenRouter's CEO recently described the startup as Stripe for AI.
techcrunch.com
'The jump of her life!' - GB's Sawyers takes long jump silver
Great Britain's Jazz Sawyers puts on "one of the performances of the championship" to take silver in the women's long jump, finishing just one centimetre behind gold-winning Larissa Iapichino.
co.uk
US admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reported mental health concerns
Politicians voiced alarm over mental health struggles on carrier, with reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard.
aljazeera.com
GB's Hunter-Bell comfortably wins 'serene, beautiful' 1500m gold
Georgia Hunter-Bell wins convincingly in the women's 1500m to take gold for Great Britain, making herself uncatchable on the final stretch.
co.uk
Why people aren’t buying Mark Zuckerberg’s AI future
On the latest episode of Equity podcast, we discuss why not everyone is buying Zuckerberg’s vision.
techcrunch.com
What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?
Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss.
co.uk
Oh no! Mitchell's BMW Championship hopes in danger after this unlucky shot!
Keith Mitchell attempts to clear his shot from the water but fails, setting his BMW Championship hopes in danger.
skysports.com
History for Hunt and Asher-Smith as GB win relay gold
Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history and Georgia Hunter Bell claims a commanding 1500m gold as Great Britain maintain their bid to top the final medal table at the European Championships.
co.uk
Newcastle at best when 'us against world' - Burn
Dan Burn has his sights set on leading a new-look Newcastle back into Europe as the club's captain.
co.uk
Anti-corruption raids in Baghdad as dozens of officials arrested
Iraq’s Integrity Commission seized of millions in cash and jewelry said to be linked to corruption charges.
aljazeera.com
Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
co.uk
Hunt wins fourth gold as GB storm to mixed 4x100m relay victory
Jeremiah Azu, Dina-Asher Smith, Zharnel Hughes and Amy Hunt combine to win gold for Great Britain in the first mixed 4x100m relay at the European Athletics Championships.
co.uk
GB denied 2028 Olympics spot as USA and Canada win flag football world titles
The United States successfully defended the men's title at the flag football world championships on Sunday but lost the women's title to Canada, while Mexico's women and Canada's men earned qualifi...
skysports.com
Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan
Trump envoy has pushed for disarmament to end any future Hamas role in running Gaza, diplomatic sources tell AFP.
aljazeera.com
Fleetwood makes MONSTER putt on the fourth at FedEx Cup Playoff
Tommy Fleetwood makes huge putt on the fourth at the FedEx Cup Playoff.
skysports.com
'Very last stroke!' - GB win dramatic relay gold
Great Britain win gold in the women's 4x100m relay, stealing the win from Italy in a dramatic finish as the swim comes right down to the wire.
co.uk
Foxes beat Notts to reach One-Day Cup final
Leicestershire reach a second One-Day Cup final in four years as they overcome Notts Outlaws by 23 runs in their semi-final at Grace Road.
co.uk
Scotland appoint Pocognoli as head coach
Scotland have appointed Sebastien Pocognoli as their new head coach.
skysports.com
Shop window or new chance - what next for Grealish?
Jack Grealish made an unexpected return to the Manchester City team on Sunday - so what could his future hold?
co.uk
West Ham blow two-goal lead at Burnley to draw on Championship return
Zian Flemming struck twice late on as Burnley came back to deny West Ham in a 2-2 Championship draw between the freshly relegated sides at Turf Moor.
skysports.com
Burnley mount LATE comeback as West Ham collapse!
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Burnley and West Ham United.
skysports.com
Hollman leads Middlesex to first List A final for 36 years
Luke Hollman scores an unbeaten 83 to help Middlesex stun Durham with a two-wicket win in their One-Day Cup semi-final to reach their first List A decider since 1990.
co.uk
Tommy John, Pitcher Who Gave His Name to Career-Saving Surgery, Dies at 83
Tommy John pitching in July 1974, weeks before he tore the ulnar collateral ligament on the inside of his left elbow.
nytimes.com
California billionaires add millions to bolster fight against wealth tax
Tech owner Chris Larsen and venture capitalist John Doerr step up efforts to kill proposed 5% levy on the rich
ft.com
Late DRAMA! Flemming's 90+2' strike snatches point for Burnley!
Zian Flemming strikes again against West Ham as his second goal levels it up for Burnley.
skysports.com
Former Israeli captive asks Ben-Gvir to let him execute Palestinian prisone
Former Israeli captive Rom Braslavski asked Ben Gvir to allow him to execute Palestinian prisoners by hanging.
aljazeera.com
Israeli army besieges Palestinian homes in occupied West Bank
Israeli troops have raided the village of Qusra, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
'Outstanding!' GB's Macinnes wins 200m butterfly gold with 'gutsy' swim
Great Britain's Keanna Macinnes holds on to win gold in the women's 200m butterfly at the European Aquatics Championships, swimming a lifetime best to do so.
co.uk
Why are sandwiches more regulated than AI?
Futurist Max Tegmark wonders why sandwiches are more regulated than artificial intelligence in the US.
aljazeera.com
Rangers host Celtic in League Cup quarter-finals
Rangers will host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with Kilmarnock v Aberdeen the other all top-flight tie.
co.uk
Middlesex stun Durham to deny Stokes spot in One-Day Cup final
Ben Stokes and Durham were denied a spot in the 2026 Metro Bank One-Day Cup final as Middlesex pulled off a stunning, comeback clinch a first List-A final appearance for 36 years.
skysports.com
Anthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a crisis of trust’
Dario Amodei is pushing back against the idea that he's been painting an overly pessimistic picture of AI.
techcrunch.com
Odegaard's importance, Anderson and Foden struggle - how the players rated
How Arsenal and Man City's players rated following the Premier League champions' comfortable 3-0 victory over the FA Cup winners in the Community Shield.
co.uk
Arsenal cruise to 3-0 win over Manchester City in Community Shield
Premier League champions hand new City boss Enzo Maresca a humbling defeat in his first football game in charge.
aljazeera.com
Arron Banks hired private investigators to dig into Conservative party chair
Revelation comes after it was disclosed that Reform UK backer had paid for spying on prominent journalistThe businessman and Reform UK backer Arron Banks commissioned a private intelligence firm to...
theguardian.com
Moroccan migrants stage sit-in as thousands remain stranded in Ceuta
Moroccan migrants are protesting in Ceuta, demanding asylum two weeks after more than a massive migrant surge.
aljazeera.com
GB women narrowly defeated in Olympic qualifier
Great Britain's women's flag football team suffer defeat at the World Championships as they miss out on qualifying for the 2028 Olympics.
co.uk
Southampton baited over Spygate scandal in defeat at Watford
Southampton discovered that the Championship will be an unforgiving arena this season as they were baited about Spygate on their way to being beaten 2-1 by a new-look Watford side at Vicarage Road.
skysports.com
Danish Golf Championship: Winther pips fellow dane Højgaard in thrilling finish
Jeff Winther ended a four-year wait to claim his second DP World Tour title on Sunday at the Danish Golf Championship, pipping compatriot Rasmus Højgaard in a thrilling finish.
skysports.com
Hurricane Lala weakens to a tropical storm, but flooding persists in Hawaii
The devastating hurricane grazes the Big Island in Hawaii in the US, but avoids making landfall.
aljazeera.com
O'Connor targets biggest titles after European gold
Kate O'Connor says she knows she is capable of winning a world and Olympic title after producing a superb performance to clinch a European gold medal.
co.uk
‘The Mediterranean is a bridge, not a border’
Chris Fearne says Europe must look beyond its borders to solve its migration problem.
aljazeera.com
Art Heist: 4 Antonello da Messina Paintings Stolen From Sicily
The works, by Antonello da Messina, were taken as the Sicilian city of Messina held a religious celebration.
nytimes.com
What is Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, linked to Japan’s wartime atrocities?
About 2.5 million people, including Japanese war criminals who fought for the country, are enshrined at Yasukuni.
aljazeera.com
Four Walls and a Roof review – fascinating tale of Brecht, the red scare and today’s émigrés
Studio Theatre, EdinburghRabih Mroué and Lina Majdalanie explore the playwright’s life, and their journey from Beirut to Berlin, in an absorbing show at the Edinburgh international festivalBertolt...
theguardian.com
‘Awed by nature’: fans mourn California’s beloved Jackie the bald eagle, whose legacy soars on
Famous raptor helped livestream viewers in difficult moments, and inspired a conservation project at her lake homeThe bald eagle Jackie made her home on the shore of southern California’s Big Bear...
theguardian.com
The Hundred finals LIVE! Rockets vs SunRisers in women's match
skysports.com
Fry and Glamourdale complete historic double-double
Great Britain's Charlotte Fry retains her Grand Prix Freestyle title in Aachen, German - becoming the first rider in the history of the FEI World Championships to win both individual dressage title...
co.uk
Patients treated in tents after earthquake damages Indonesia hospital
Patients treated in tents after earthquake damages Indonesia hospital
aljazeera.com
Houthis launch new attacks on al-Makha and Marib as Yemen conflict escalates
Houthi missile and drone strikes target Marib and al-Makha, killing at least four people and injuring eight.
aljazeera.com
Is it inevitable that consumerism will literally fill up the planet?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsReaders reply: How is it...
theguardian.com
GB's Fry claims historic double-double at Worlds
Great Britain's Lottie Fry becomes the first rider in the history of the FEI World Championships to retain both individual titles.
co.uk
What has been the impact of new owners on The Hundred?
BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams draws to a close.
co.uk
Belgium’s largest wildfire on record spreads towards German border
Largest recorded wildfire in Belgium forces 600 residents to evacuate as blaze spreads towards German border towns.
aljazeera.com
Farage’s fruitless by-election gambit
Victory in Clacton will not enable Reform UK leader to dodge questions over finances
ft.com
Medal ceremonies postponed at Europeans after fraud arrest
Transport was also delayed because of the arrest, leading to crowds building up outside the venue.
co.uk
Djokovic reveals ongoing health condition after Cincinnati defeat
Novak Djokovic revealed he has been dealing with an ongoing health condition after his surprise second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open.
skysports.com
BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes
Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.
co.uk
European Championship marathon records fall in men's and women's races
Germany's Amanal Petros and Finland's Alisa Vainio both set new championship records on their way to gold in the men and women's marathons, on the final day of the 2026 European Athletics Champions...
co.uk
Donnelly wins GB's first women's marathon medal at Europeans
Abbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships as she claimed bronze in Birmingham on Sunday.
co.uk
‘Limited options’ for many Iranians as war with US chokes economy
Millions of Iranians struggle to make ends meet as war with US devastates the economy and sends prices soaring.
aljazeera.com
Andy Burnham has barely acknowledged the climate crisis. If only Britain’s workers had that luxury | John Harris
Nurses collapsing, builders with heatstroke, bus drivers in cabs that reach 44C. The new PM wanted to spend the summer talking about the cost of living – he should change his plansI don’t think I h...
theguardian.com
Trump threatens to make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory: Can he?
US president has yet another outlandish threat for Iran, with no end to war in sight.
aljazeera.com
‘If only people knew’: the fascinating lives of flies
Most people associate the insects with filth, but they are vital to the food cycle and sometimes even prettyVote for your favourite invertebrateEvery spring, billions of flies commute thousands of...
theguardian.com
‘It is not only a future certainty – the disaster is already here’: why we need climate fiction
As wildfires rage across Europe and Britain swelters through its hottest summer on record, literary fiction has a vital role to play in capturing the severe consequences of climate crisisEarlier th...
theguardian.com
Astronomers Discover the Existence of a Black Hole Star
An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.
wired.com
Angels in America review – Tony Kushner’s five-hour fever dream predicts and reflects the US at 250
King’s theatre, EdinburghPeople, ideas and scenes wash over each other in Ivo van Hove’s masterly staging at the Edinburgh international festivalCould Tony Kushner’s sprawling fever-dream of a play...
theguardian.com
Premier League: Key talking points heading into the new 2026-27 season
City, Liverpool and Chelsea have new faces in the dugout as Arsenal attempt to defend title for first time in 90 years.
aljazeera.com
TerraMow V1000 Review: Show Your Lawn Some Love
With automatic mapping, Spot Mode functionality, and smart AI cameras, the TerraMow V1000 is the complete package.
wired.com
Bronze for Donnelly and team gold for GB in women's marathon
Abbie Donnelly wins the bronze medal in the women's marathon, with Great Britain also winning a gold medal in the team event, on the final day of the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.
co.uk
Angela Rayner moves to protect pubs from being turned into houses or offices
Housing secretary says developers will have to prove there’s no way to save pub, as she prepares planning shakeupAll pubs will get protection from being turned into housing or offices under a shake...
theguardian.com
Which plants will survive and can I use grey water? Gardening as UK summers get drier
As parts of Beth Chatto’s visionary drought-tolerant gardens in Essex turn brown, the head gardener offers adviceHer debut book, in 1978, was titled The Dry Garden. Since then, the late Beth Chatto...
theguardian.com
Big Tech’s data centre boom poised to drive up carbon emissions
FT analysis finds 60 largest planned facilities could emit equivalent of 27 coal plants or 24mn cars per year
ft.com
A positive new report raises the question: was Reeves undermined by dodgy data? | Heather Stewart
Assessment that has found a jump in UK productivity emphasises urgent need to appoint a national statisticianKeen new chancellor, John Healey, responded to last week’s better-than-expected economic...
theguardian.com
Athletics medal ceremonies postponed after police arrest
Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed on Saturday evening and transport services suspended after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud.
skysports.com
As Iran War Turns Into Economic Battle, a New U.S. Strategy Recalls Old Ones
Ships anchored this month in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran.
nytimes.com
Zale Parry, Aquatic Hollywood Star and Early Acid Tripper, Dies at 93
Ms. Parry in 1958 with her diving equipment and her pet owl, Spooks. “As far as the United States is concerned, Zale was the first feminine superstar of diving,” Eric Hanauer, a diving historian, s...
nytimes.com
‘I thought – if I die, I’ve had a good innings’: producer James Ford on life, death and making an album from his hospital bed
The Arctic Monkeys, Pet Shop Boys and Pulp collaborator was at the height of his powers as Britain’s most in-demand music producer when leukaemia struck. ‘I realised life is exceptionally fragile,’...
theguardian.com
Jonno: Here Comes Mr Funny review – Sheeps comic leaves flock for revelatory solo
Monkey Barrel, EdinburghThe Saturday Night Live UK writer, who is one-third of the sketch troupe Sheeps, balances sincerity and shtick in a show with big laughsThere are reasons to take up standup,...
theguardian.com
3-year-old girl rescued 100 hours after Colombia earthquake
A three-year-old girl and a 75-year-old man have been pulled alive from the rubble days after Colombia’s earthquake.
aljazeera.com
At least 12 people killed in Hungary bus crash
Bus carrying Polish tourists overturns, killing 12 people and injuring 10 others on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes.
aljazeera.com
Douglass breaks 50m freestyle swimming world record, Ledecky loses 800m
US swim superstar Katie Ledecky was upstaged by Lani Pallister, while Kate Douglass made history twice in 50m freestyle.
aljazeera.com
Makhachev beats Machado Garry to break UFC win record
Islam Makhachev cements his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world with a commanding victory over Ian Machado Garry.
co.uk
Cholera Outbreak Sickens More Than 90 in Myanmar’s Biggest City
The emergency department of Yangon General Hospital on Friday.
nytimes.com
‘Have I tried having sex to my own music? God, no!’: Natalie Imbruglia’s honest playlist
The singer was wooed with some knocked-off Joni Mitchell and might even be persuaded to sing Torn at karaoke. But what fan comment winds her up the most?The first song I fell in love with My dad g...
theguardian.com
From tourism to power generation and productivity, Europe feels economic cost of heatwaves
Low river levels have stalled German freight traffic and forced closure of nuclear plants in FranceAcross Europe this scorching summer, workers have struggled in the heat as wildfires raged and cri...
theguardian.com
Not for Glory review – folk dance and bagpipes, but not as we know them
Assembly @ Dance Base, Edinburgh Jack Anderson and Charlotte Mclean began as champions of classic Irish and Highland steps. Here, with piper Malin Lewis, they give them a new formJack Anderson was...
theguardian.com
Lionel Messi misses penalty as Nashville thrash Inter Miami in MLS
Messi's record from the penalty spot is poor by his sky-high standards, including missing twice at the 2026 World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Polls everywhere in primary season. Can they be trusted?
How reliable are political polls right now? NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks to G. Elliott Morris from the data-driven news website, Strength In Numbers.
npr.org
New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to drought
Half of Europe’s land is experiencing drought with rivers running low from the Danube to the Rhine.
aljazeera.com
Politics chat: Democrats take lessons from the primaries, set 2028 calendar
We look at how the Democrats are gearing up for the 2028 presidential primaries, as well as their takeaways from the current batch of primary races.
npr.org
The Last Drop review – everything is rotten in this dark domestic comedy
Zoo Playground, EdinburghDante Passarelli’s play, part of the São Paulo Showcase, is an atmospheric hour borrowing themes from HamletThis year’s fringe variously puts Hamlet in the Big Brother hous...
theguardian.com
UFC 330: Makhachev secures record-setting win against Machado Garry
Islam Makhachev records 17th UFC victory in a row in his welterweight title defeat of Ian Machado Garry.
aljazeera.com
Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test cricket win in Australia
Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world.
aljazeera.com
A nation divided: What do Israelis want in October’s elections?
Despite a genocide and multiple wars, analysts say the issues determining October’s elections fall far closer to home.
aljazeera.com
Fire rangers of Mongolian steppe: climate crisis spurs revival of ancient knowledge – photo essay
Fire has always be part of life on the grasslands, but has grown worse due to rising temperatures and severe droughts. In response, people have turned to their nomadic heritage to help tackle the b...
theguardian.com
TV tonight: a remarkable Bafta-winning film gets a vital update
The story of Mir Hussein in Afghanistan, who cameras have now followed for 25 years. Plus: a comedy from the director of Colin from Accounts. Here’s what to watch this evening Sunday, 11.15pm, ITV1...
theguardian.com
New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
Latest reading on Wednesday likely to frame scale of challenge for new PM to ease pressures on households amid Iran war fallout British households are facing a renewed cost of living squeeze, with...
theguardian.com
Donald flies Welsh flag in Hundred final at Lord's
Welsh Fire might not be in the Hundred final on Sunday at Lord's but Welsh batter Aneurin Donald is looking to take centre stage.
co.uk
Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive
Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.
aljazeera.com
After Women in India Joined Protests, Online Harassment Followed
Rhiya Ahir has suffered constant online abuse from trolls after an image of her at a protest in Mumbai last month went viral.
nytimes.com
Most US voters say they are worse off under Trump — FT poll
Democrats lead Republicans on economy just months ahead of midterm elections
ft.com
Destroyed crops, riverbed cyclists and a ‘Rock of Starvation’: how drought has devastated the Danube
The Guardian travelled 100 miles along the EU’s longest river, where some residents are struggling to secure drinking waterFor centuries, the rock was seen as a warning. When it began to emerge fro...
theguardian.com
The Singer review – come on feel the noise with KT Tunstall’s glowing gig theatre
Traverse theatre, EdinburghIn Cora Bissett’s highly enjoyable and accessible show, a deaf man reintroduces a busker to the joy of music‘There are other ways to listen,” says Joe (Jamie Rea) to his...
theguardian.com
Are Americans making peace with the spectre of socialism?
Democratic socialist candidates are winning primary battles as voters turn to progressive policies
ft.com
BlackBerry: From phone dinosaur to tech champion
A decade after the disappearance of its handsets, the company’s future rests on car and security software
ft.com
Can we stop with the public ‘blasterbating’, actually?
It is now hard to take public transport without having to endure the sound of someone else’s smartphone speaker
ft.com
European companies count the costs and gains of extreme heat
Businesses flagged effects of extreme heat, drought and wildfires on a record share of earnings calls in recent weeks
ft.com
World’s largest carmakers seek to avert motor oil crisis
Shortage of Group III base oils prompts auto manufacturers to turn to new blends
ft.com
Who killed Tupac? What to know about the trial of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis
Three decades after rapper Tupac Shakur's death, a former California gang boss is the first person to be prosecuted.
aljazeera.com
Observers say Zambia’s election marred by reports of intimidation, violence
Vote counting in Thursday's presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.
aljazeera.com
A new Ice Age species was hiding in la brea tar pits fossils for decades
Scientists have discovered a new extinct amphibian species hiding in the fossil collections of Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits. Named Spea labreae, the Ice Age spadefoot toad is an exceptionally rare...
sciencedaily.com
Al Jazeera journalist opens beach cafe in the Gaza she loves
Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary has opened a Gaza beach cafe, hoping to revive a much-loved part of life in the war
aljazeera.com
Singapore Inc hopes AI access will stop finance high-flyers moving to Hong Kong
Close relations with both US and China mean the latest AI models are easily accessible in the city-state
ft.com
Army drops roses on Syrian crowds in a far cry from war
Syrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel’s Summer Syria festival.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Talks on Hormuz Strait continue; Israel kills 11 in Lebanon
Israel kills 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since June truce as Iran and Oman continue talks on Hormuz.