Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster
Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-18
Russia protests Japan PM’s comments after Putin’s Kuril visit
Russia summons Japan's ambassador to Moscow over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's 'anti-Russian' remarks.
aljazeera.com
Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?
The US president threatened to bomb Oman over Hormuz, with US-Iran peace negotiations in a deadlock.
aljazeera.com
‘A new normal’: Miami faces worsening seaweed problem as piles of algae wash up on beaches
Officials have had to remove thousands of tons of sargassum from Florida’s beaches amid the climate crisisDealing with seaweed is the bulk of Chris Bumpus’s job during the summer. As chief of conse...
theguardian.com
‘The ultimate gamers’ mascot’: Sonic the Hedgehog at 35 – from 2D to 3D to a billion-dollar film franchise
Sonic’s creators explain how the speedy scamp has kept on running through generations as an enduring avatar of ‘attitude in the face of adversity’One day in the early 1990s, I came home from univer...
theguardian.com
Premier League what to know: Schedule, prediction, transfers and more
Matchday 1 fixtures, title predictions, where to watch and latest transfer news ahead of the new Premier League season.
aljazeera.com
Sunday date for Old Firm in League Cup quarter-finals
Rangers are to host Celtic at noon on Sunday 13 September in the last of the Premier Sports Cup quarter finals, while there is a Friday night kick-off for Stenhousemuir v Hearts.
co.uk
What to know about California’s special election to replace Eric Swalwell
A race that once received little attention has seen outside spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
aljazeera.com
Cardiff have plenty of room for growth - Colwill
Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill says he has done everything to be fit for a new season in which the Bluebirds can continue to improve under Brian Barry-Murphy.
co.uk
England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather
Woodland Trust says trees struggling in drought stress, with older ‘survivors’ disproportionately affectedEngland’s ancient oak trees are dying in the summer’s extreme heat and dry weather, accordi...
theguardian.com
Reach Capital raises $265M Fund V to back AI founders building to ‘expand human potential’
Reach Capital announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $265M Fund V.
techcrunch.com
AI phobia is America’s new consensus
Trump is uncharacteristically deaf to voter fears over the technology
ft.com
Vans, ghosts, sofas and a kiss from Katy Perry: artist France-Lise McGurn and her paint-everything ethos
Tackling grief, time, parties and spaceflight, the Scottish artist uses film stills, magazine ads, family photos and even her own furniture to create a show you can settle into and figure out‘I lov...
theguardian.com
Tupac Shakur murder trial begins thirty years after his death
Former gang boss Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis stands trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, the first prosecution in the case.
aljazeera.com
Can AI Coexist With Privacy? Proton’s Andy Yen Says It Will Have To
Proton’s CEO is a champion of encryption for everyone. So why is he going all in on un-encryptable AI?
wired.com
The Premier League is back! How all 20 clubs look before season begins
Football hasn't stopped this summer, so to make sure you're up to speed with how every Premier League is shaping up ahead of the new season we've taken a look at their preparations for the new camp...
skysports.com
Syrian man dies in custody after alleged abuse by security officers
A Syrian man died in police custody after his family alleged he was severely beaten.
aljazeera.com
Match review – gory and slyly satirical catfishing horror for the age of Hinge
Online dating’s eternal bugbear reaches a horrific apotheosis in this funny, grimy and impishly directed shockerPaola (Humberly González) is a pretty young woman about to turn 30 who hasn’t found h...
theguardian.com
How architect Paul Revere Williams fought racism and changed the face of Los Angeles
Creating homes for Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant and Lucille Ball made Williams a star. A trio of new exhibitions shows he belongs among the 20th century’s greatsWhen you fly into the Los Angeles airpo...
theguardian.com
Meta lawsuits: Is social media facing a global legal reckoning?
Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.
aljazeera.com
Infantino’s FIFA World Cup fallout: Lamour exits after criticism of plan
Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino's proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been 'deceived' over plan.
aljazeera.com
England begin new Test cricket era with old captain and no Stokes
Who's ready for another reset?
skysports.com
Civil service chief got record £500,000 payout after Starmer dismissal
Chris Wormald received unprecedented payment after serving as cabinet secretary for just 14 monthsThe former head of the civil service Chris Wormald received a record payout, in the region of £500,...
theguardian.com
Videos show deadly school shooting in Philippines
A ninth-grade student opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student and himself.
aljazeera.com
Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record
Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record
aljazeera.com
Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battle
Supreme Court grants jailed ex-PM Imran Khan transfer to hospital for a month after concerns raised over blood pressure.
aljazeera.com
Global bond sell-off deepens amid fears over inflation and AI issuance
Long-term government borrowing costs hit multi-decade highs
ft.com
Phoebe Bridgers review – high priestess of ambiguity turns grief Technicolor in intimate church show
Union Chapel, LondonAhead of playing arenas this winter, Bridgers gives her third album, Lost Weekend, a stripped-back UK debut that makes its bewitching songs sound even more astoundingThree days...
theguardian.com
Laughing on the other side: the fringe shows turning painful breakups into comedy
Whether Elf Lyons’ high-concept Hollywood throwback, Kate Dehnert’s disorientating rave or Ele McKenzie’s Bob Dylan fantasy, heartbreak fuels fine humour at the festivalBreakups. We’ve all been thr...
theguardian.com
‘There was a certain hostility’: how Wet Hot American Summer went from miss to hit
Critics might have been sniffy back in 2001 but the silly summer camp comedy has endured and director David Wain has been enjoying the ‘slow-burn’ appreciationIn the summer of 2001, the film critic...
theguardian.com
The Powerful Chinese Model Experts Warned About—and Waited for—Is Here
Z.ai’s latest AI model release could help companies secure their systems—or find its way into the hands of hackers.
wired.com
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'
The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.
co.uk
Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death
The former regime figure was found guilty of charges including premeditated murder and torture.
aljazeera.com
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
aljazeera.com
Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel – UK politics live
Burnham has announced a range of policies aimed at relieving pressure on financially squeezed households and businessesDisabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel for free at all ho...
theguardian.com
What to watch in Tuesday’s Florida primary elections
Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, Trump's politics and Israel's war on Gaza figure prominently in the elections.
aljazeera.com
Top Russian economist ousted after warning of growing costs of Ukraine war
Andrey Klepach, top economist at Russia's state development bank VEB, had warned Russia was lagging behind rivals.
aljazeera.com
Sunrise by Téa Obreht review – secrets and myths in the American west
Set across three interwoven timelines, this absorbing tale of an abandoned mining town explores courage, cowardice and how history is recordedTéa Obreht’s novels teem with conflicting narrativ...
theguardian.com
Waves Turn review – the exhausting, joyful, boring, wondrous realities of new motherhood
Josephine Ahnelt’s gentle but truthful documentary has home-movie intimacy and some incredibly touching momentsAs a piece of art depicting motherhood, Judith Rohrmoser’s self-portrait of breastfeed...
theguardian.com
Watch out for Brentford’s Sangare - he could be signing of the season
It's September 2024, and Mamadou Sangare has been called up to the Mali squad for the very first time. As is normal in modern football, new players have to do an initiation song while stood on top...
skysports.com
Sky Sports and The Fast and the Curious announce new partnership
Sky Sports and The Fast and the Curious have announced a new long-term strategic partnership, ahead of Formula 1's return to action this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix.
skysports.com
Ex-Australia star Warner convicted and fined after drink driving
Former Australia batsman David Warner has been fined A$1,500 (£787) and ordered to have an interlock device on his car for 12 months after being convicted for drink driving.
skysports.com
Lakers’ Jeanie Buss ‘contesting’ family’s vote to sell to Kushner, Iger
The Lakers governor is resisting attempts to sell family's minority share to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
aljazeera.com
Zambia's president wins second term with 60% of the vote
Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
co.uk
Palestine weekly: Global outcry fails to break West Bank siege
Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian homes in West Bank, while Board of Peace goes back on Gaza disarmament deal.
aljazeera.com
Israel’s siege on Gaza is creating a breast cancer crisis
Al Jazeera looks at the devastating impact that Israel's war and siege on Gaza are having on women with breast cancer.
aljazeera.com
Pep in tears prepping emotional Man City leaving speech in NEW doc footage
In a new Prime Video documentary 'A Beautiful Obsession', behind-the-scenes footage shows Pep Guardiola breaking down in tears prepping his Manchester City leaving speech. Video credit: Prime Video
skysports.com
Indian student leader ends hunger strike after 16 days
Devendra Nath Mahto was part of a larger protest which began weeks ago, demanding exam reforms in Jharkhand state.
co.uk
Moscow warns UK over reports Ukraine using British drones to attack Russia
Ministry of Defence rebuffs threat of ‘consequences … for deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis’Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British dro...
theguardian.com
Is Haaland worth the price? Pick Rogers or Palmer? Five key FPL questions
BBC Sport's team of Fantasy Premier League experts debate some of the new season's big talking points to help you select your team before Friday's deadline.
co.uk
Could refreshed Odegaard be like a new signing?
The Arsenal captain had a hugely frustrating 2025-26 season despite leading his team to the title - but now appears fit and refreshed.
co.uk
McClenaghan hopes to bounce back with more Euro gold
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan says he expects to be more "measured and relaxed" as he chases a fourth European title after a disappointing Commonwealth Games.
co.uk
'Nothing's eternal' Pep opens up on time at Man City in NEW documentary series
In a new new Prime Video documentary, 'A Beautiful Obsession', Pep Guardiola opens up about his time at Manchester City. Video credit: Prime Video
skysports.com
Doctors remove 3.1kg stone from man's bladder and claim record
The bladder stone, which weighs as much as a full-term baby, is believed to be the largest on record.
co.uk
UK employers shed jobs as labour market weakens further
Official figures also show unemployment ticked higher in second quarter
ft.com
Temi Wilkey: Lover Girl review – wildly intimate comedy goes to infinity and beyond
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghBoth outrageous and tender, this stellar follow-up to Main Character Energy gives new meaning to body languageTemi Wilkey serenades us, asks if we fancy her and wonder...
theguardian.com
Can China’s new Arctic Sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?
Beijing's new 'Ice Silk Road' cuts through a melting Arctic, and could prompt fresh tensions with the US, say analysts.
aljazeera.com
Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot
Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?
co.uk
Ukrainian Lessons by Charlotte Higgins review – when art and war collide
A vivid and hopeful study of how culture endures in the midst of extreme violenceTowards the end of her subtly piercing book about art in wartime, Charlotte Higgins recounts an autumn visit to Khar...
theguardian.com
Rugby's greatest rivalry? The history of All Blacks vs Springboks
In 2026 there is no Rugby Championship, but there is a throwback-type tour which sees New Zealand's All Blacks visit South Africa for eight matches, including four Tests against the Springboks, liv...
skysports.com
Breakouts & wildcards - 13 surprise stars for new season
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators identify the players they think could be the breakout stars of the new Premier League season.
co.uk
Trump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation
US president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a 'positive' stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Can Trump limit birthright citizenship? Legal experts are doubtful
Trump’s new order targeting ‘birth tourism’ faces an uphill legal battle after an earlier Supreme Court defeat.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: a devastating drama about the mass removal of Canada’s Indigenous children
A young woman sacrifices everything to find the siblings she lost in the 1960s. Plus: Ricky Gervais jumps aboard the Magical Sitcom Tour. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky AtlanticA devasta...
theguardian.com
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.
co.uk
Burnham is choosing jobs over climate security. That’s a big risk | Gaby Hinsliff
The PM’s net zero pragmatism may please some voters, but as parts of the country go up in flames, it’s an increasingly hard sellWhen the siren sounded on Friday night, my first thought was fire.Wee...
theguardian.com
Iraq’s ghost villages: Islamic State drove people away – now a new enemy is preventing their return
Nearly a decade after fighting ended in northern Iraq, the climate crisis has brought extreme heat and a water shortage, making life almost impossibleThe first thing that strikes visitors arriving...
theguardian.com
Noom Promo Codes: 50% Off Best Deals & Free Trials for August 2026
Discover the best ways to save on Noom subscriptions, including free trials, limited-time offers for GLP-1Rx Plus, and essential tips for redeeming your Noom discount.
wired.com
Western Digital Promo Code: 15% Off
Get 15% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.
wired.com
This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates
The GOP primary in Florida's 19th District includes candidates who are new to the state, candidates who've run for Congress before and two candidates who have received pardons from President Trump.
npr.org
Country diary: Waiting for a nightjar is elusive and maddening – then thrilling | Mark Cocker
Goyt Valley, Derbyshire: My patience into dusk is rewarded with a full display of unlikely calls and aerial prowessThe setting sun spread a last Iberian glow over the hills opposite before they wer...
theguardian.com
Why Indian law students don't want top judge at their graduation ceremony
Students from two premier law universities say they don't want Chief Justice Surya Kant to attend their convocations.
co.uk
Hichilema wins second second term as president of copper-rich Zambia
Hichilema wins Zambia’s election with 60% after attacks on election officials briefly halted the vote count.
aljazeera.com
Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.
co.uk
Chocó, Colombia, Faces Deeper Hardship After an Earthquake
Soldiers and volunteers offloading aid supplies from a helicopter San José del Palmar, Colombia, a remote town close to the earthquake’s epicenter.
nytimes.com
It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid New U.S. Tariffs
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, on the day after it opened last month. President Trump had threatened to block the bridge’s opening.
nytimes.com
Trump’s cuts to South Korean drills stir doubts about US resolve in Asia
Decision comes as Pentagon pulls ships from Indo-Pacific to Middle East and Iran war depletes weapons stockpiles
ft.com
Top UK civil servant received record £500,000 payout after Starmer sacking
Sudden circumstances of Chris Wormald’s exit led to a much more generous settlement than initially thought
ft.com
Trump ballroom official held quiet Kremlin talks
Rodney Mims Cook Jr showed Russian officials pictures of his ‘dacha’ at Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic forum
ft.com
Top economists urge Burnham to sign UK up to UN initiative on global inequality
Open letter signed by 40 academics including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz and Kate Pickett, co-author of The Spirit Level Forty prominent progressive academics are urging Andy Burnham’s government...
theguardian.com
AI hasn’t gone rogue. It’s worse than that
Recent cyber attacks reflect what the technology was trained to do but safeguards are falling short
ft.com
‘We risked our lives for £250’: how pole dancing exploded out of strip clubs and became serious art
With abs like Olympians and skin like hide, pole dancers are besieging the Edinburgh fringe. We meet four high-flying, physics-defying acts tackling everything from New York’s underbelly to neurodi...
theguardian.com
Student killed in Philippines Catholic school shooting
The alleged shooter, also a student, later took his own life.
co.uk
Thousands mourn Jason Arday in London, blaming ‘racist’ press for his death
Mourners blame relentless and 'racist' media scrutiny for former Cambridge University professor's death.
aljazeera.com
Two killed as gunman opens fire at Philippines high school, official says
Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso says the casualties in Zamboanga were both students and included the gunman.
aljazeera.com
Zambia Says President Won Re-election After Tumultuous Campaign
President Hakainde Hichilema, center, running for re-election, after voting in Lusaka, Zambia, last week.
nytimes.com
Scientists may have finally proved that “empty” space isn’t really empty
A magnetar’s colossal magnetic field may have revealed a quantum effect predicted by Werner Heisenberg nearly 90 years ago, in which seemingly empty space alters the behavior of light. If confirmed...
sciencedaily.com
Vigil held in central London for late Cambridge professor Jason Arday
Thousands mourned Jason Arday in central London, and voiced anger over the Cambridge professor’s media treatment.
aljazeera.com
Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term as president
Official results show Hichilema receiving about 60 percent of votes, compared with 38 percent for his main challenger.
aljazeera.com
A therapy that “rewrites” childhood memories can ease fear of failure
Childhood criticism can leave people carrying a fear of failure long into adulthood, but new research suggests those emotional patterns may be surprisingly flexible. Young adults who revisited pain...
sciencedaily.com
Iran war live: Trump rejects MoU extension as US claims control of Hormuz
US president says Iran should 'put up the white flag of surrender' as the two nations’ MoU expired on Monday.
aljazeera.com
How Alliances Survive
The case against pessimism and the path to a new allied order.
foreignaffairs.com
“The Strategy of Terrorism”
A quarter century before 9/11, an upsurge in global terrorism prompted the historian David Fromkin to examine its purpose and method. Terrorism was a strategy of the weak, Fromkin wrote in these pa...
foreignaffairs.com
AI and the New Age of Bioweapons
Preparing for a world of synthetic pathogens.
foreignaffairs.com
America’s Missing Military Revolution
Why Washington still risks losing the tech race.
foreignaffairs.com
The Abandoned Order
Learning to live in a post-American world.