Stripe didn’t really buy OpenRouter because of the ‘singularity’
What does a payments giant want with a startup that routes prompts between different AI models? Stripe says it's because of "the singularity" but it's really for a far more real and powerful reason.
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Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran
US president also says any country that trades with Iran will 'face tremendous economic consequences'.
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Algorithms amplified World Cup racism, says report
Racist abuse aimed at England footballers on social media was amplified during the World Cup by algorithms designed to maximise engagement and profit, according to new research.
co.uk
What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries
Smoke billowing from Jebel Ali port after an Iranian attack, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in March.
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OpenAI seeks to one-up Anthropic with new customer privacy protections
A competition is developing between OpenAI and Anthropic over who can provide the best privacy protections for enterprise customer data.
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What the social media addiction lawsuit could cost Meta
Landmark trial against Meta could lead to fines and fundamental changes in Facebook and Instagram's operations.
aljazeera.com
5 Americans and Ecuadorean Official Are Killed in Helicopter Crash in Kenya
A photograph released by the Kenya Red Cross showing emergency response teams during a search and rescue operation after helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu, Kenya, on Wednesday.
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Cognition CEO denies report that SpaceX tried to acquire the startup
SpaceX was reportedly in talks to buy AI coding startup Cognition. SpaceX has already acquired Cursor as it races to catch up to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic in enterprise AI.
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Travis Kalanick kicks off another round of VC bashing: ‘1% are helpful’
After raising $1.7 billion for his new robotics company Atoms, Travis Kalanick is introspective about the role VCs have played in his career.
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Taxpayers to fund clear-up of illegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent
Andy Burnham promises drive to tackle toxic waste, raise fines and use AI-powered drones to detect illegal activityIllegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent will be cleared up using taxpayer...
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Hudson River posts $11.4bn trading windfall as it seizes on market tumult
Wall Street firm benefited from swings in AI stocks and volatility triggered by Iran war
ft.com
Israeli strike on Gaza City police headquarters kills women’s police chief
An Israeli strike on Gaza City’s police headquarters has killed the women’s police chief and several officers.
aljazeera.com
USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts
Reports of dire conditions underscore supply challenges, questions of US plans going forward, experts say.
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Love You to Death review – is this all they asked the woman who faked her son’s illnesses?
Lisa Hayden-Johnson was convicted of child cruelty, but she still insists that she didn’t do anything wrong – and barely gets a grilling about it. Her children, who speak for the first time in this...
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People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged
Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.
co.uk
Trump vs. the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court in The Hague.
nytimes.com
Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces
Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March
co.uk
Moderna, Merck unveil mRNA-based cancer vaccine that cuts spread
Moderna's mRNA vaccine Intismeran shows promise, reducing melanoma recurrence and spread in late-stage trials.
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'Exceptional' Robinson hailed, as he and Tongue cut match ball in half
Ollie Robinson was branded 'exceptional' by team-mate Josh Tongue after both pace bowlers bagged five-wicket hauls as England bowled Pakistan out for 171 runs on day one of the first Test match at...
skysports.com
US government debt hits $40tn as borrowing rises at historic rate
Public spending surges despite Donald Trump’s vow to stabilise America’s public finances
ft.com
Rillet raises $100M Series C at $1B valuation — 2 years after emerging from stealth
AI-native account startup Rillet became a unicorn, led by ICONIQ after it doubled its ARR in the past three months, it said.
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More Than 100 Dead in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse
A gold mine in Bambari, Central African Republic, in 2014. Thousands of people across many African countries work in what is known as artisanal and small-scale mining.
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Gambling on the Little League World Series? Sports bettors have gone too far
Have we tried turning off society and turning it back on again?
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NASA TechLeap Prize: Orbital Clarity Challenge
The Orbital Clarity Challenge — the sixth in the NASA TechLeap Prize series — is a collaborative effort between NASA’s Heliophysics Division, Flight Opportunities program, and Center...
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Jaissle: Club aligned on Newcastle squad needing adjustments
Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle says the club are aligned on the need for "adjustments" to the squad in the final few weeks of the summer transfer window.
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I Saw the Future of AI in a Robot That Can Learn on the Spot
During a recent visit to Generalist AI, I watched a robotic arm improvise and use a banana as a tool.
wired.com
Derrick Parker, Known as New York’s ‘Hip-Hop Cop,’ Dies at 65
A veteran detective with deep connections in the city’s rap scene, he served as a one-man intelligence unit and liaison to the music world.
nytimes.com
582 skeletons, including children discovered in Sri Lanka mass grave
A Sri Lankan mass grave excavation has uncovered 582 skeletons, including babies and children.
aljazeera.com
Woman struggled to speak about alleged abuse by Dott, court told
A woman allegedly sexually abused as a schoolgirl by former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has told a court she "struggled" to tell anybody about what happened.
skysports.com
Second rider killed in Manx Grand Prix qualifying
The 37-year-old dies in a crash at Doran's Bend during Wednesday afternoon's session.
co.uk
AI was supposed to win people over by now — it hasn’t
As AI becomes harder to avoid, consumers are growing more wary of the technology — and Silicon Valley is discovering that widespread adoption doesn’t necessarily lead to acceptance.
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Protests in Kyiv back ex-defence minister Fedorov’s call for elections
Ukrainians in Kyiv held a protest in support of ousted defence Minister Mykailo Fedorov.
aljazeera.com
Giraffe review – sparkling one-woman show stands out from the crowd
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghAn unlikely relationship blossoms in Abigail Weinstock’s compelling and touching solo dramaIt takes a brave writer/performer to make her character a sociopath. How to...
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Google packs Search and Gemini with new AI study tools
The launch of the new study features marks Google's latest effort to make Gemini the AI assistant that students turn to when learning and studying, as it continues to compete with companies like Op...
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Robinson & Tongue give ideal start to new Root era
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at He...
co.uk
Violence in the New Syria?
The death of Syrian White Helmets rescuer Mohammad Ghamira after an alleged police beating has sparked protests.
aljazeera.com
Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration
Former think tank policy officer Heidi Overton to lead FDA in a controversial push to reshape US health regulations.
aljazeera.com
Zambian opposition leader to challenge election result in court
Opposition leader claims 'serious irregularities' in the vote that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term.
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Compulsory GCSE resits in England harm teenagers’ mental wellbeing, study finds
Researchers at UCL warn repeated exam attempts may undermine confidence of students and raise risk of dropping outForcing teenagers who fail GCSEs into multiple resits has a negative impact on thei...
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Fed officials express rising concern over persistently high inflation
Minutes from July central bank meeting show ‘many’ policymakers are prepared to increase borrowing costs
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What has Burnham promised since he became PM, and when will it happen?
From cutting household bills to cheaper bus fares, how will the measures announced be put into action?Since becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham has floated a number of policies, ideas and ambitio...
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Iran’s hardline parliament raises concerns with ‘foreign infiltration’ plan
Citizens and entities would have to seek authorisation to contact universities or talk to foreign media.
aljazeera.com
'Parents shouldn’t fear their children not coming home from a race'
Parents should not be scared their children might not come back from a cycling race following the death of Finlay Tarling, Lorena Wiebes says after winning the opening stage of the Tour of Britain...
co.uk
NASA Updates Next Steps for Commercial Swift Boost Mission
Due to an ongoing commercial spacecraft attitude control issue, NASA and Katalyst Space announced Wednesday the LINK spacecraft will not capture or boost an agency satellite to a higher altitude to...
nasa.gov
Kennedy Center board says it won’t try to immediately restore Trump’s name
Opponents argue the venue seems 'intent on defying' a court order to remove the president's name from the building.
aljazeera.com
Can Andy Burnham tame the power of the Treasury to boost growth?
PM wants to reduce department’s stranglehold on public purse and bring long-term thinking to economic policyAndy Burnham is far from the first prime minister to dream of taming the power of the mig...
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Human-Related Microbes May Survive Moon’s South Pole, NASA Finds
Lee esta historia en español aquí. Some of Earth’s microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in the shaded nooks and crannies of the Moon’s South Pole region, NASA...
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The Guardian view on the Ebola outbreak in the DRC: a case study in why international aid matters | Editorial
The Trump administration’s ‘America first’ approach has contributed to the scale of the crisis now unfolding in one of the world’s poorest countriesFor months health experts have warned that the sc...
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Masters, Webb criticise FIFA over Balogun red card controversy
Two of the most powerful men in English football have joined forces to hit out at FIFA and the U-turn which allowed USA striker Folarin Balogun to play on at the World Cup last month, despite the r...
skysports.com
NATO ‘prepared’ to defend allies amid report of Iranian strike plans
NATO says it will 'do what is necessary' amid media report Iran considered strikes against US targets in Europe.
aljazeera.com
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
co.uk
Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours
BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.
co.uk
All power to the UK competition watchdog’s war on ‘drip pricing’
CMA on message with new PM’s planned purge of hidden fees and add-on chargesTrainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School face investigationThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is on-mes...
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Cliftonville 'not a plaything for TIG' - Devine
New Cliftonville director Conor Devine says Champions League nights at Solitude are "not too far away" after the Toronto Investment Group‘s takeover of the club.
co.uk
Experts raise alarms over Census Bureau report Trump is touting on noncitizen voting
A Trump-aligned think tank has ties to a highly unusual Census Bureau report that the president is using to renew false claims of widespread voting by non-U.S. citizens in 2020, NPR has learned.
npr.org
Meet the startup helping Wall Street put a price on AI compute
The AI buildout shows no signs of slowing. And with hundreds of billions of dollars a year going into data centers and GPUs, compute has become the single biggest cost for...
techcrunch.com
Kane plays down returning to Premier League in future
Harry Kane says "the itch isn't there as much anymore" to one day return to England from Germany and try and break the all-time scoring record in the Premier League.
co.uk
Hamas condemns ‘new war crime’ as Israel kills 10 in crowded Gaza hubs
Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill 10 Palestinians, targeting police headquarters and a refugee camp in separate attacks.
aljazeera.com
US pressure on Israel needed for peace in Syria
With Israeli elections approaching, analysts say Netanyahu needs a new escalation, undermining deconfliction efforts.
aljazeera.com
Farage’s futile election gamble: inside the 21 August Guardian Weekly
Political stunt brings Reform UK leader full circle. Plus: Russia’s scramble for soldiers• Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home addressThe curtain came down last week on the summer sidesh...
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US and Canada reach ‘very fair’ trade agreement, Trump says
New trade deal ensures no tariffs for US farmers and businesses exporting to Canada, Trump announces
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‘Burnham’s writing cheques, this one might bounce’: homeless people doubt PM’s plan
Rough sleepers and charities say they have heard similar political declarations before but seen little successAndy Burnham calls on wider society to help end rough sleeping by ChristmasAs Andy Burn...
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Grain prices surge as Ukraine war chokes off Black Sea ports
Analysts fear global food price shock if attacks on terminals and ships continue
ft.com
Florida senate primary winner Angie Nixon relied on grassroots organizing
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Angie Nixon, a progressive democrat who won her U.S. Senate primary in Florida despite being massively outmatched in terms of spending.
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Coders Say They Already Found Workarounds to Claude’s Invisible Watermarks
Anthropic announced last week it would include invisible watermarks in AI-generated content to comply with new EU rules. Within hours, overrides were being touted online.
wired.com
Google Pixel Watch 5 Review: More Health, More AI
With smarter gym tracking, new health alerts, and offline Gemini, the Pixel Watch 5 fine-tunes a winning formula—for a price.
wired.com
Questions remain over Vieira deal amid Senegal uncertainty
Questions remain over the appointment of Patrick Vieira as Senegal's new head coach, with the country's football federation riven by off-field issues.
co.uk
Tice should apologise to firefighters for ‘enjoy it’ remark on extreme heat, says Labour
Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson’s comments show her party feels voters have been alienated by Reform net zero attacksRichard Tice should apologise to firefighters for his comments this week urging Br...
theguardian.com
Ancient Milky Way Merger
This artist’s concept, released on Aug. 17, 2026, depicts a collision between our Milky Way galaxy and a dwarf galaxy known as LKH that happened about 12 billion years ago. A study of data fr...
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Time’s running out! Save $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15...
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Item surprises big two for Juddmonte International glory
Item delivered for Andrew Balding and the sponsors to land a 10-1 surprise in the Juddmonte International at York – with the big two of Constitution River and Ombudsman only third and fourth...
skysports.com
Two detained after French influencer's scorched body found in vineyard
Sonia Bellina's body was "abandoned" after "a murder of rare savagery", the family's lawyer says.
co.uk
Bloomfield opens up on Oxford exit: 'The whole club got under my skin'
Matt Bloomfield had been looking forward to the new season with Oxford United. The plans were taking shape. The players were due back in soon. "And then life changed," Bloomfield tells Sky Sports.
skysports.com
Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL Review: Smart Software, Small Upgrade
Google’s new voice typing is pure magic, but subpar gaming performance and a useless rear LED keep these flagships from true greatness.
wired.com
NASA Establishes State Hubs to Grow Technical Aerospace Workforce
NASA has awarded approximately $10.5 million to seven institutions to help strengthen and streamline state-based pathways for students into skilled technical jobs in the aerospace industry. The awa...
nasa.gov
‘You’ll be sorry you told me this!’: the 98-year-old composer who gets musicians – even bassoonists - on their feet
Scotland’s Thea Musgrave is still writing radical music with perambulatory soloists and a message of hopefulness. Her latest work, for bassoonist Amy Harman, comes to the Proms this weekendThea Mus...
theguardian.com
India rout Pakistan at Hockey World Cup 2026 to qualify for second round
India hold off Pakistan 5-3 to finish second with six points as England top Pool D with nine points from three wins.
aljazeera.com
TerraPower’s nuclear reactor has a secret weapon for powering AI data centers
TerraPower's nuclear power plant possesses a strategic advantage over competitors, especially when chasing after data center deals.
techcrunch.com
Israel admits firing on car carrying Hind Rajab, symbol of Gaza’s suffering
The Israeli military has announced a criminal investigation into the killing that shook the world.
aljazeera.com
Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida
The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.
co.uk
Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?
Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.
co.uk
Reform UK are such a joke they deserve a slot on the Edinburgh fringe | John Crace
Nige’s dodgy donations, Dicky’s love of global heating and so much more – what fun it is watching the party implodeYou would need to have a heart of stone not to fall about laughing. There was a ti...
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'Missing' athletics coach Baptiste serving prison sentence in Morocco
An English athletics coach said by media reports to be missing is serving a prison sentence in Morocco, BBC Sport can reveal.
co.uk
New health minister needs 'determination to do difficult things'
Jon Burrows has said he will confirm on Thursday who will replace Mike Nesbitt as health minister.
co.uk
'I was born in South Africa', says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her
Chidimma Adetshina is challenging efforts to have her deported from South Africa, which she says is her home.
co.uk
Reform says we need to choose between climate and economy. It's wrong | Larry Elliott
The party’s deputy leader Richard Tice says we should stop worrying about extreme heat and enjoy it. This dangerous nonsense will wreck our finances and the planetSo now we know: the smart response...
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‘We never apologised for our rage or revenge-seeking’: riot grrrl legends Heavens to Betsy reunite
Alongside Bikini Kill and Bratmobile, Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer created a feminist punk vernacular that’s still inspiring the likes of Olivia Rodrigo. They recall the clarity and conviction of...
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Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required
Amazon is making its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S., automatically upgrading users whether or not they subscribe to Prime.
techcrunch.com
Send Us Your Questions About the Iran War
Times reporters who cover the war, diplomacy, energy and the broader Middle East are joining our “Ask a Correspondent” feature as the conflict nears the six-month mark. Let us know what’s on your m...
nytimes.com
Second Ukrainian national arrested over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blast
The suspect was arrested in Croatia a year after another, an ex-army officer, was held and transferred to Germany.
aljazeera.com
'Leader' Sainz commits to Williams with new deal
Carlos Sainz signs a new contract to stay at the Williams team into 2027 and beyond.
co.uk
Sheff Utd could face points deduction after High Court ruling
Sheffield United could incur a 12-point deduction after the company used to buy the club was placed into liquidation.
co.uk
Andy Burnham calls on wider society to help end homelessness by Christmas
PM says public money alone won’t solve problem but ‘we did it in the pandemic, we can do it again’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said government money alone may not be enough to...
theguardian.com
Price of olive oil doubles in five years as inflation hits UK shoppers
The majority of goods and services have shot up in price since 2021
ft.com
‘I’m not Mr Saturday Night’: the highbrow brilliance of Ahir Shah, past winner of comedy’s top prize
Three years ago, he won the Edinburgh comedy award with a work in progress. Now he’s back with a show inspired by Gerard Manley Hopkins and Friedrich Nietzsche. Isn’t this all a bit grown-up?Among...
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The founder’s secret weapon: Work at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and learn how the pros do it
Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and get an insider's view of how world-class tech events get built and more.
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Post your questions for kd lang
As her supergroup with Neko Case and Laura Veirs celebrates the 10th anniversary of its sublime album, the Ingénue herself will answer your questionsA decade ago, three of the finest voices in Amer...
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‘A critical crossroads’: who is the woman vying to become the first Caribbean head of the UN?
If elected, Guyanese politician, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett wants to prioritise climate issues and restore the United Nations as a force for goodDon’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign u...
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After Youth Outcry, Vietnam Says Former Official Caused Fatal Crash at Tree 55
Flowers at the site of a crash that killed an 18-year-old student last year in Hanoi, Vietnam.
nytimes.com
Mike Ashley’s luxury retail empire is going cheap
The sharp-elbowed billionaire is remaking Frasers with acquisitions including Harvey Nichols, but the stock market remains wary
ft.com
Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing review – like a horror movie … only this is real life
In 2022, Rory Kennedy exposed the aviation safety scandal in which 346 people died – but since then, a plane door has blown out mid-flight and more whistleblowers have come to the fore. Will anyone...
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Mourinho fires Real Madrid shot at Barcelona saying he ‘didn’t need’ Rodri
Jose Mourinho is back for a second spell at Real Madrid who, he says, didn't need Barcelona's new signing Rodri.
aljazeera.com
Israeli forces mark Palestinians with numbers amid mass arrests
Palestinian detainees were marked with numbers during a mass Israeli arrest campaign in Qabatiya.
aljazeera.com
Jah Wobble on covering the Beatles, London buses and why punk went wrong: ‘Being kind is seen as square’
The maverick former Public Image Ltd bassist takes us on a typically picaresque journey through his ‘Kafka-esque’ days at Transport for London, being named by Sid Vicious and his spiritual learning...
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Champion Smith dreams of Hillsborough after homecoming
World champion Dalton Smith says fighting at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough next year would be the "cherry on the cake".
co.uk
CareCloud confirms 3.7M patients had their medical records stolen in data breach
The cyberattack at CareCloud resulted in one of the largest reported data breaches in the U.S. healthcare industry this year.
techcrunch.com
War on Iran: Iran allegedly targets the UAE
After reports that Iran targeted the UAE with two ballistic missiles, the Emirates has suspended trade with Tehran.
aljazeera.com
Palestinian factions explore broad alliance for November elections
Hamas, breakaway Fatah faction consider unified electoral list to challenge Mahmoud Abbas as political landscape shifts.
aljazeera.com
ICC condemns US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
The ICC has expressed concern over the Trump administration's campaign.
aljazeera.com
US Treasury to double buybacks of long-term government debt
Sharp sell-off in recent weeks has sent borrowing costs soaring
ft.com
US war on Iran puts Cambodian children’s education at risk
US war on Iran puts Cambodian children’s education at risk
aljazeera.com
England beat Wales to finish top of World Cup pool
England underline their credentials as potential Hockey World Cup winners by sealing top spot in Pool D with an 8-2 win over Wales.
co.uk
Hull KR sweating on Lewis after sin-binning on return from four-match ban
After returning from a four-game ban, Mikey Lewis is now sweating on whether he will miss more crucial matches in Hull KR's run-in.
skysports.com
Dozens killed after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic
Rescue operations ongoing after mine collapse kills dozens in the Central African Republic near the Cameroon border.
aljazeera.com
UAE trade embargo could shut Iran’s key economic escape route: Here’s why
The UAE announced the embargo, accusing Iran of launching missiles into its territory.
aljazeera.com
Tom Holland set to earn $100m from Spider-Man: Brand New Day
In a year that’s seen the British actor star in the season’s two biggest blockbusters – and marry his co-star from both – he is reportedly earning a huge pay packet thanks to box-office bonusesThe...
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'Everyone wants clarity' over Man City charges, says Arsenal chief
Arsenal's chief executive Richard Garlick speaks out on the case against Manchester City and the more than 100 alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
co.uk
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra/Wilson review – white-hot intensity as Verdi Requiem shakes St Paul’s vast dome
St Paul’s Cathedral, LondonElemental roars and full-frontal vocal expressivity as the UFO focuses on a mission bigger than a good performanceThere were climaxes in Verdi’s Requiem that would surely...
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The Rake’s Progress review – a young cast packed with promise do Stravinsky’s dance with the devil proud
Battersea Arts Centre, LondonThe staging is awkward and balance is an issue at points, but the singers of British Youth Opera are consistently impressive Clapham – home to hundreds of young London...
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Forecast energy price cap rise in Britain could push UK fuel bills up 4% this winter
Forecast quarterly rise highest in three years and likely to wipe out Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity billsHousehold energy bills across Great Britain are expected to climb to a three-year high th...
theguardian.com
Moderna share price doubles on melanoma vaccine trial success
Company’s melanoma cancer vaccine being developed with Merck
ft.com
Coyote Vs Acme review – quirky comedy returns from the dead to flip Wile E Coyote’s slapstick-violent world
After being shelved as a tax-writeoff, this Looney Tunes reboot redraws the hapless hunter as the Erin Brockovich of the cartoon worldHere is a quirky, peculiar, yet strangely diverting live-action...
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Will the future of gaming be powered by upstart indie developers?
As gaming’s biggest publishers retreat into safer bets, a new generation of independents are building an alternative from the ground up• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up h...
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Savinho, Gakpo, Neto, Marmoush! Spurs in market to sign THREE new forwards
Tottenham hope to sign as many as three new forwards before the transfer deadline.
skysports.com
Pakistan challenges top court order to move Imran Khan to private hospital
Government files a review of Supreme Court order, arguing that the jailed ex-PM should be examined at a public hospital.
aljazeera.com
China’s Unitree soars in market debut as investors bet on humanoid robots
Unitree shares surge as much as 620 percent amid enthusiasm for burgeoning field of human-like robots.
aljazeera.com
BBC to show 38 live matches from Serie A
BBC ALBA and BBC Sport are to provide a package of 38 live matches from Italy's Serie A this season, starting with Atalanta v Sassuolo on Sunday.
co.uk
The Best Digital Wall Calendar (2026): Skylight, Everblog, Apolosign
What originally looked like clutter turned out to be my new favorite gadget for organizing my family’s life.
wired.com
Christian metal band Demon Hunter sue Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters
The band say they face "an existential crisis" after the success of the K-pop-inspired Netflix film.
co.uk
Man Utd's new midfielder? | Baleba's Premier League best bits for Brighton!
With Manchester United edging closer to reaching a full agreement with Brighton for Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, take a look at his Premier League best bits.
skysports.com
Spared execution eight times, oldest inmate in US dies at 101
Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated.
co.uk
Europe should wish Marco Rubio a bright future
Americans who support reckless wars are sometimes also the likeliest to defend Europe
ft.com
I Tried a Window-Cleaning Robot: Do Not Recommend
I tested the top-of-the-line Ecovacs Winbot W2S Omni window-cleaning robot on my Victorian home, and it was an unmitigated disaster.
wired.com
Top India court allows passive euthanasia, but few aware of ‘living wills’
Families of terminally ill patients have little or no awareness or preparedness for what comes next.
aljazeera.com
'Catastrophic' hotel mix-up at the heart of Australia's mushroom murder appeal
Lawyers for Erin Patterson say her conviction was undermined by a "catastrophic" mix-up that led to the jury staying at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness.
co.uk
There’s a Very Simple Reason Why You Love the Slate Truck
The car world is filled with designers still obsessed with shoehorning sex into their rides. Slate went a different route, and it’s why people are smitten with the charming electric pickup.
wired.com
Ihsane review – Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui leads us from brutal tragedy to euphoric harmony
Festival theatre, EdinburghThe choreographer combines a homophobic killing from 2012 with a remembrance for his father in an often rapturous show about healingIn 2019 at the Edinburgh international...
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Why White House envoys cannot sway Israel’s war leader
Any deal in any of Israel’s conflicts would be politically damaging for its prime minister.
aljazeera.com
Over/Under review – beautiful coming of age story of female best friends set across five summers
There’s an astonishing naturalism about the two leads, navigating the ups and downs of adolescence, bodily changes and learning to use tamponsPractically any woman who had a best female friend in e...
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Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low
The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.
co.uk
Relativity Networks raises $22 million to bring a faster kind of fiber to data centers
Relativity Networks deals in hollow-core fiber, a rarely deployed technology that allows data to be transmitted 30% faster than conventional fiber.
techcrunch.com
Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky
Mykhailo Fedorov in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, last month. He did not immediately put himself forward as a candidate to succeed President Volodymyr Zelensky.
nytimes.com
New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders
World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.
co.uk
Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral is Revived after Russian Drone Strike
Nadiia Fesenko mopped the floor of the Dormition Cathedral, one of the main cathedrals of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra preserve, after it was struck by a Russian drone several weeks prior, in Kyiv, in J...
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Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved
Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at electionUK politics live – latest updatesLabour could lose dozens of seats to the Green...
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Anti-Muslim protesters call for ‘Christian Crusade’ in Dearborn, US
Far-right protesters clashed with police at an anti-Muslim rally in the US city of Dearborn.
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Maradona’s doctors missed renal red flag, Argentinian court told
Second trial claims Diego Maradona's doctors missed crucial warning signs before Argentina football icon's 2020 passing.
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Cars swept downhill as flash floods hit northern Chile
Cars were swept downhill as floodwaters and mudslides tore through northern Chile.
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Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.
co.uk
Kelsey Mitchell ties WNBA scoring record in Fever win over Tempo
The three-time All-Star made history when she registered 20 or more points in a WNBA game for the 20th straight time.
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How the Iran War Made Africa’s Richest Man Even Richer
Aliko Dangote at his refinery office in Lagos, Nigeria, in January.
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‘Jim Crow must go’: the artists and everyday heroes who fought injustice – in pictures
Turn the Volume Up! at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University highlights the activism of everyday people who have confronted injustice. New York’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, quoting the Bronx rapp...
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After 25 years, I’m breaking up with The Sims. Here’s why you should, too | Jordan Erica Webber
Now that Jared Kushner and the Saudi Investment Fund have bought The Sims’ publisher, EA, it’s unlikely to remain a game celebrating diversity and inclusivitySometimes it feels as though horrific w...
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Flock Has a Powerful New AI Tool for Police. We Got Its Code
Flock’s surveillance cameras have already sparked outrage. WIRED reconstructed its next-generation AI system, already in use by some police, to confirm it goes much further than tracking license pl...
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Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections
Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections
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Sabalenka cruises through as Medvedev falls to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka lost just four games to breeze into fourth round while Brandon Nakashima recorded a huge win.
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Aid workers faced record number of attacks in 2025, UN says
Gaza remains the deadliest place for humanitarian workers for third consecutive year, with 186 killed in 2025.
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Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge
PM’s plan to shield households from more pressure risks being overwhelmed by wider price risesUK inflation rises to 2.9%Business live – latest updatesJuly’s increase in inflation, to 2.9%, is likel...
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Who won and lost in Florida primaries: Key takeaways
Florida primaries reveal political shifts, reshaping key races ahead of crucial US midterm elections in November.
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Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, court told
Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.
co.uk
Frank, Young and more join MOTD as BBC launches four new YouTube shows
BBC Sport will bring football fans closer to the action across TV, radio, YouTube, website and app.
co.uk
Burnham pledges to get thousands of rough sleepers off streets for Christmas – UK politics live
PM promises to mount ‘Covid-style campaign’ to get homeless people off streets in winter Hello and welcome to the UK politics live blog.Andy Burnham has pledged to work to “get everyone in for Chri...
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Shapes and ladders: Edinburgh fringe’s dance shows reach for the sky
With brute strength and beauty, party tricks and personal revelations, this year’s dance and circus programme has ambition and a spirit of togethernessIf you want to be wowed by technical prowess,...
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Iran war: Trump tries economic pressure — again
People walking on a sidewalk near the Tajrish Bazaar in Tehran last month.
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David Shrigley London exhibition will find the funny side of old masters
Dulwich Picture Gallery show to feature British artist’s work hung next to paintings by Dutch and Flemish greatsThe contemporary UK artist David Shrigley will apply his trademark arch humour and di...
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The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State by Jill Lepore review – an ominous warning of tech takeover
A historian charts the emergence of a democracy-crushing dystopia that is – in some ways – already with usPulitzer prize-winning US historian Jill Lepore’s new book addresses the threat posed to&nb...
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Elliott eyes 'life-changing' ONE world title shot with win over Erdogan
Paul Elliott is eyeing a 'life-changing' world title shot should he come through his ONE Championship heavyweight bout with Shamil Erdogan, but stopped short of promising another record-b...
skysports.com
Tiny quantum engines reveal useful energy hiding in “waste heat”
A tiny machine made from just an atom and particles of light may sound impossibly simple, but it raises a surprisingly difficult question: what counts as heat, and what energy can still do useful w...
sciencedaily.com
New-look Villa turn to Scandinavia as they rebuild squad
Aston Villa, following a disappointing ninth place finish in the Women's Super League last season, have replaced several departed senior players by transplanting a new Scandinavian heart into their...
co.uk
Alleged sexual assault by local official and businessman sparks outrage in China
Both men are arrested after the alleged assault on a woman at a karaoke bar during a business event.
co.uk
How Carrick's Man Utd are shaping up for Premier League season
As Manchester United prepare to start the new Premier League season at Hull on Saturday, BBC Sport examines how Michael Carrick's team will set up tactically.
co.uk
South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.
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UK inflation accelerated to 2.9% in July amid Middle East energy shock
Figure pushes price growth further above BoE target
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The digital child: how tech is changing play – in pictures
From the early days of computers and the internet, Wendy McMurdo has let tech infuse her photography. Now, in her largest exhibition yet, she looks at its impact on the future generation Continue r...
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David review – biblical Goliath-slayer animation offers upbeat boybandish worship musical
Christian kids’ movie is entertaining during the big battle, but the older bouffant hero’s lack of depth is distracting and the worship songs a weak linkU2’s Bono once described King David as “the...
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Where Are the Kings by Donal Ryan review – a timeless tale of family sorrows and joys
A teenage boy navigates adolescence and the traumatic loss of his mother in this poignant coming-of-age novel set in rural IrelandSomething is happening to literary time. In the last fortnight I’ve...
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Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for elections during war
Mykhailo Fedorov's call is first such demand by a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia's full-scale invasion.
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Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal
New evidence sheds more light on the death of Tunchanok Donholma, who was allegedly murdered in June.
co.uk
Behind the Lens: Meet NASA Johnson’s Photographers
Photographers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston have documented some of the most defining moments in human spaceflight. From astronaut training and engineering tests to mission...
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Plantwatch: Cities make a surprising refuge for threatened UK wildflowers
Nooks and crannies in urban areas provide a welcome alternative to intensive farming and other rural pressuresWildflowers are having a rough time in the countryside, mostly from the onslaught of in...
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UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is importedThe UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on imports of fruit and...
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16 mummies and a dog reveal a hidden order inside an ancient Egyptian tomb
A tomb in Egypt’s Theban Necropolis reveals a surprisingly organized story of burial, reuse, and changing beliefs spanning hundreds of years. Researchers found 16 mummified people, the remains of a...
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John Irvin, British film-maker who directed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 86
The director’s BBC hit opened the door to Hollywood action films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw DealJohn Irvin, the British film-maker who directed the Bafta-winning BBC miniseri...
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Country diary: It’s hard being a vicar in a long, hot summer | Simon Lockett
Madley, Herefordshire: The cool of our churches has been welcome to many, but my polyester robes are not made for the heatEvery summer, while roasting in my robes, I say to myself: “I must get a li...
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Attackers go ‘house to house’ killing 25 villagers in central Nigeria
An attack on a village in Nigeria’s central Plateau state has killed at least 25 people.
aljazeera.com
Iran eyes military targets in Europe if Trump escalates war, insiders say
Proposals to retaliate against US assets beyond the Middle East come as many in Tehran see renewed conflict as inevitable
ft.com
Global food security may be collateral in Ukraine war
Moscow and Kyiv’s attacks on one another’s agricultural exports could result in a worldwide grain crisis
ft.com
Carbon pollution has fuelled ‘massive expansion’ of marine heatwaves in Europe, study finds
Hottest periods this year in most sea regions would have been ‘virtually impossible’ in a preindustrial climateCarbon pollution has fuelled a “massive expansion” of marine heatwaves in Europe this...
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Can weight-loss drugs lose their nasty side effects?
Pharma groups seek new generation of GLP-1 medicines as some patents start to expire
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Japanese scientists use tiny silver particles to make DNA assembly up to 5x more efficient
Silver nanoparticles can precisely slice DNA and create longer “sticky ends,” helping genetic fragments join up to five times more efficiently than conventional methods. The breakthrough could even...
sciencedaily.com
US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists
New rule caps student and exchange visas to four years, while most journalist visas will be limited to 240 days.
aljazeera.com
South Korea shortens war games with US citing Washington request
It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
co.uk
UAE imposes indefinite trade embargo on Iran over alleged missile attacks
Iran denies launching missiles at the UAE, suggesting the incident was a 'false flag operation'.
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US sanctions International Criminal Court’s president and top lawyer
The US has sanctioned International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
aljazeera.com
Trial begins that could force Meta to change Facebook and Instagram
A landmark trial has begun in California over allegations Meta deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive.
aljazeera.com
Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's death
Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead in May.
co.uk
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
co.uk
Tariffs on Hold as Trump Claims Deal With Canada Is Near
Trucks passing over the Peace Bridge between Canada and the United States on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Witness gets combative in Tupac murder trial - 'I don't want to send him to prison'
The witness said he had little love for the man on trial for the rapper's murder, but refused to answer questions that he thought would send Duane "Keffe D" to prison.
co.uk
China eases limits on Nvidia H200 chips as AI race escalates
Beijing permits small shipments to help leading tech groups in drive to catch up with US rivals
ft.com
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.
co.uk
How Ebola became the deadliest outbreak in DR Congo’s history
Conflict, delayed detection, and mistrust are complicating efforts to contain the virus in eastern DR Congo.
aljazeera.com
Tupac Shakur trial: lawyers share full account of killing as witnesses still refuse to testify
Murder trial of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, 63, former South Side Compton Crips gang leader, opens in Las VegasFor nearly 30 years, the unsolved murder of 25-year-old rapper Tupac Shakur has sparked law...
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How one man gets new laws passed - again and again
Ron Bailey has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?
co.uk
Iran war live: Trump denies Iran talks, Tehran claims US ‘begging’
Trump says no talks with Tehran scheduled; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims US 'begging' for negotiations.
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