Houthis and government trade attacks as Yemen slides back to full-scale war
Gov't forces carried out 81 attacks in the last 24 hours as Houthis claim to have hit two targets in Saudi Arabia.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-20
US charges woman for allegedly plotting attack on New York State Capitol
The suspect, Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested on charges of providing material support for 'terrorism'.
aljazeera.com
UK consumer confidence rises to highest level for two years
Good weather and the ‘Burnham bounce’ brought on by a new prime minister continued to have a positive effect in August
ft.com
Nancy Kissinger, Wife of Former Secretary of State, Dies at 92
Nancy Kissinger, then Nancy Maginnes, with her future husband, Henry A. Kissinger, in Jerusalem in 1970. She was a fierce defender of Mr. Kissinger, a polarizing figure with a hotly disputed reputa...
nytimes.com
The cost of rebuilding family homes in war-ravaged Syria
What does rebuilding look like for families after war? Al Jazeera’s Hannah Raslan reports from Syria.
aljazeera.com
New York mayor Mamdani sues to block $10,000 teaching aide bonuses
New York mayor challenges $10,000 bonus law, citing conflict with collective bargaining rules.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with business users, new data indicates
Businesses are willing to flop back and forth as each lab releases new models, volatility that should give both companies' investors pause about how "sticky" enterprise AI spending really is.
techcrunch.com
McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship
Rory McIlroy says a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take a clubhouse lead in the first round of the BMW Championship.
co.uk
ChatGPT can now send texts for you with new Apple Messages plugin
Ever wanted someone else to do your texting for you? ChatGPT is being offered up as an automated text scribe via a new Apple Messages integration.
techcrunch.com
The Message Behind Trump’s Threats of ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran
Among the challenges for President Trump is that he has repeatedly threatened Iran with destruction only to pull back.
nytimes.com
Japan’s U.S. Ties Could Not Save a Top Judge From Trump’s I.C.C. Sanctions
Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, in The Hague in 2024.
nytimes.com
Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan reportedly moved to hospital from jail
Former leader was escorted from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital, following court order, local media reports.
aljazeera.com
The Enhanced Games — tech’s steroid extravaganza — didn’t pay off, as company posts $60 million loss
An effort to transform the world of sports through steroid use doesn't exactly seem to be bearing financial fruit.
techcrunch.com
The Galaxy’s Fastest Star Could Reveal the Secrets of a Supermassive Black Hole
S301 passes close to Sagittarius A*—so close that its orbit could reveal how the black hole’s rotation warps the spacetime around it.
wired.com
Ok, can we actually cool data centers with our pee?
Jason Kelce joked that people should cool data centers with their pee, rather than potable water -- his suggestion is not completely ludicrous.
techcrunch.com
Imran Khan Wins Fight to be Moved From Prison to Hospital
Police personnel keeping watch outside Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Thursday. The Supreme Court ordered Imran Khan to be moved there.
nytimes.com
US pummels Cuban economy with new sanctions on mining, construction
US economic restrictions have strained the island's already fragile economy, prompting blackouts and medical shortages.
aljazeera.com
Landslide at illegal gold mine kills 13 people in Colombia
At least 13 people have been killed and seven others injured in an unlicensed gold mine in southwest Colombia.
aljazeera.com
Hundreds of Tibetans protest China’s ethnic unity law by shaving heads
A protest organised by hundreds of Tibetans in New Delhi led many exiles to shave their heads.
aljazeera.com
Four railway workers killed by express train at station in Japan
Four railway workers spraying herbicide on tracks north of Tokyo were killed by an express train.
aljazeera.com
DR Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine as Ebola infections surge
WHO says vaccines for Ebola virus disease being allocated to DRC amid largest outbreak that has killed nearly 2,500.
aljazeera.com
Amputee children learn to swim after losing limbs in Israel’s war on Gaza
Amputee children in Gaza are learning to swim as part of a programme helping them rebuild confidence and mobility.
aljazeera.com
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SmallSat 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth # 635, 835, 641, and 940) for Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Agenda below. MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 9:00 – 10:00 AM WelcomeJose NunezBryceTech’s Sma...
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China Is Strapping ‘Digital Bombs’ to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready?
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” Andy Greenberg discusses sitting in on a war game simulating a cyberattack from the Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon
wired.com
Someone targeted security researchers using a fake crypto conference as a lure
A hacker pretending to work for a leading cryptocurrency news website targeted several cybersecurity professionals using Google Docs as a way to deliver malware.
techcrunch.com
Syria’s civil society navigates post-Assad era: Partnership or control?
Syria's civil society grapples with redefining its role as the state reasserts itself after Assad's fall.
aljazeera.com
Could US sanctions destroy the International Criminal Court?
Washington's new measures against the ICC have been widely condemned but welcomed by Israel.
aljazeera.com
Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses
Google is giving publishers a new button that lets readers make them a preferred source across Search, Discover, and Google News, potentially boosting their traffic as AI search sends fewer clicks...
techcrunch.com
Runlayer, Rippling drop lawsuits. But the brouhaha is still a cautionary tale for founders.
Runlayer and Rippling have dropped their lawsuits. No money was paid. Rippling celebrated by releasing a competing product.
techcrunch.com
US Treasury secretary says new economic measures will ‘collapse’ Iran
Scott Bessent has not said if countries such as China could be targeted in an effort to economically isolate Tehran.
aljazeera.com
Fishermen rescued after five days clinging to cooler at sea
Fishermen were rescued after being found floating in the Pacific where they spent five days clinging to a fish cooler
aljazeera.com
Lloyd Robertson, Unflappable Canadian Broadcaster, Dies at 92
Lloyd Robertson in 1987. At CTV, a privately owned broadcast network, he sometimes attracted audiences of more than two million across Canada.
nytimes.com
Ahmad Hassoun, Assad’s ‘barrel bomb mufti’, faces Damascus court verdict
Who is Ahmad Hassoun, the 'barrel bomb mufti' close to the inner circle of the al-Assad regime?
aljazeera.com
Silicon Valley Doesn't Get Why You Hate AI
Technology leaders don’t seem to understand society’s gripes about AI, but boy, are they posting through it.
wired.com
Leaders attack ‘demotivating’ plan to make pupils who fail GCSEs retake maths and English
Government announce plan for ‘stepping stone’ qualification as 620,000 year 11 students face retaking maths or English after failure to achieve grade 4The government’s plans to make young people co...
theguardian.com
Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule
Linkdaze's smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool.
techcrunch.com
Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW
Human Rights Watch alleges that the killings by Africa Corps troops took place in the presence of Malian soldiers.
aljazeera.com
Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury layoff
Spanish tennis star had missed the French Open, Wimbledon and the hard-court events in Toronto and Cincinnati.
aljazeera.com
Quant funds rocked as Treasury boosts buybacks and Moderna shares leap
Tumultuous session puts further pressure on momentum trades that have been unsettled since AI-related stock sell-off
ft.com
Absolutely no way I abused children, ex-snooker star Dott tells trial
A former world snooker champion has denied sexually abusing two children, branding the allegations “disgusting”.
skysports.com
The Guardian view on GCSE results: much to celebrate, much to reform | Editorial
Another post-pandemic cohort has shown its resilience and talent. But growing inequalities of outcome must be addressedMost pupils who received their GCSE results this week were in the penultimate...
theguardian.com
Reform’s new economic adviser has called for end of pensioners’ triple lock
Exclusive: Mitchell Palmer has also argued for privatising the NHS and immigration as way of cutting poverty Reform UK’s new economic adviser has previously called the pensions triple lock unsustai...
theguardian.com
Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president
Bangladesh elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir by parliamentary vote, filling vacancy after Shahabuddin's resignation.
aljazeera.com
A third of webpages published since ChatGPT’s launch show signs of AI authorship, study finds
ChatGPT and other AI models are now authoring and editing much of the new web.
techcrunch.com
Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech race
Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.
aljazeera.com
Nvidia looks well placed to benefit from the next stage of the AI boom
The world’s biggest chip company is using its balance sheet to seed new markets and a new business model
ft.com
One to watch? Hot take?! Sky Sports writers give their PL predictions!
Sky Sports writers have given their Premier League predictions ahead of the new season, including their hot take and one to watch!
skysports.com
Early Cerebras investor Adit Singh joins Mayfield as infrastructure partner
At Mayfield, Singh will focus on semiconductor, cybersecurity, and physical AI investments.
techcrunch.com
At least 800 people evacuated from major wildfire in western Spain
A major wildfire is threatening communities in western Spain with more than 800 people evacuated.
aljazeera.com
Canada and U.S. Resume Talks Over Trump Tariffs as a New Deadline Looms
Dominic LeBlanc, the Canadian minister in charge of U.S. trade, arriving to meet with Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, on Thursday in Washington.
nytimes.com
Ramp launches its own AI model router, called Router
Ramp has launched its own AI model routing service, dubbed Router, that lets users and companies use and switch between various large language models via an API.
techcrunch.com
England women's World Cup hopes end at group stage
England women's hopes of success at the FIH Hockey World Cup end at the group stage after a 0-0 draw with India.
co.uk
Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody
Authorities were warned about the dangers of hitting Mohammad Ghamira, who suffered from the rare medical condition haemophilia.
aljazeera.com
Trial of facts over ex-mayor's 'bigoted' tweets
Pat Marsh, a long-serving councillor in Harrogate, has been deemed unfit to stand trial.
co.uk
Kalpana shows guts to go with her class in Yorkshire Oaks
King George heroine Kalpana just held on to land the Legends Global Yorkshire Oaks at York after a mighty scare from Sparan Nua.
skysports.com
Meta brings Pocket, an app that lets you vibe-code and share games, to US users
Meta is bringing Pocket, its experimental AI-powered app for creating and sharing interactive games, to users across the U.S. after quietly testing it in Brazil.
techcrunch.com
So-called 'blue state refugees' have helped turn Florida red
Conservatives who move from Democratic-run places to Republican-led states are often called blue state refugees. These conservatives have helped reshape the electorate in Florida.
npr.org
The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut
We’re thrilled to unveil the 2026 Startup Battlefield 200, our annual handpicked list of the 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world.
techcrunch.com
Inertia Enterprises finds a way to make its fusion fuel fast
Fusion power startup Inertia Enterprises reduced the fuel filling process from a week to just a few hours. It's one of ten hurdles the company must overcome to make a profitable power plant.
techcrunch.com
Patreon launches 30 new creator features, including short-form Clips and revamped discovery
Patreon is overhauling how creators get discovered, adding short-form Clips, topic-based communities, and a revamped recommendation system designed to give smaller creators more visibility.
techcrunch.com
Ted Striggles, Who Helped His Fellow Dancers as a Lawyer, Dies at 84
He was best known for the influential 1976 guide “Poor Dancer’s Almanac,” which aimed to help starving artists survive in New York.
nytimes.com
Ileana Cotrubas, Sensitive Soprano Known for ‘Traviata,’ Dies at 87
Ileana Cotrubas in the mid-1960s. A critic wrote that she had the ability “to make the audience’s heart beat just that much faster as soon as she appears onstage.”
nytimes.com
Deadly Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv in hours-long overnight attack
Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.
aljazeera.com
Artemis Mission Patches
A jacket decorated with Artemis I and II mission patches, along with other NASA patches hangs on the back of a chair on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, inside the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control Center at...
nasa.gov
Reform suspends councillor ahead of court case
Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, is facing a court case over the post about the Nigerian population.
co.uk
The Song of Hiawatha review – Rafael Payare reveals the riches of Coleridge-Taylor’s hit cantata
Usher Hall, EdinburghFestival director Nicola Benedetti’s bold programming of these once-popular Victorian cantatas paid off with a crisp chorus and strong soloists tautly conductedThe Song of Hiaw...
theguardian.com
Dozens of ‘dangerous’ artworks are buried under dirt in Sydney, and visitors will be asked to dig deep
Part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, Heap takes place in the cavernous foyer of Carriageworks and features work from eight Australian artistsI’m watching a Hitachi earthmover bury a suitcase in...
theguardian.com
Man Utd preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season
From Bruno Fernandes's future to a Champions League return, all to know about Manchester United before the new season.
aljazeera.com
State Dept. Declares U.S. Citizen in China Wrongfully Detained
The detained U.S. citizen U Min Zin disappeared in China’s Yunnan province after traveling there to attend an academic conference at the invitation of the Chinese government, according to the State...
nytimes.com
NASA Selects University Teams to Help Advance Aviation Research
NASA has selected four university teams to help the agency transform the future of aviation through projects ranging from high-supersonic propulsion systems to low-noise routes for small aircraft f...
nasa.gov
Governments brace for historic El Nino impacts on global weather extremes
Sri Lanka earmarks $14m to fight severe drought, offering families 75 litres of water every two-three days.
aljazeera.com
‘Tremendous costs’: Can Trump stop other countries from trading with Iran?
Iran's foreign minister has dismissed Trump’s latest threats, calling them a “diversion" from America’s own crisis."
aljazeera.com
USS Washington arrives in Middle East after aircraft carrier outcry
Vessel expected to replace USS Lincoln after reports of dire conditions on board raised questions over US war planning.
aljazeera.com
Josh Tarling to ride in Vuelta a Espana after brother's death
Finlay Tarling, 19, died in a high-speed collision with a van, which had strayed on to the road during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
co.uk
Western oil refinery closures set to continue despite war shock
North America and Europe to lose further capacity to turn oil into petrol, diesel and jet fuel because of investor wariness
ft.com
‘I need to think like a CEO’: Weezer on the shifting sands of success, ugly feelings and the joy of spreadsheets
As the self-professed geeky rockers release their conceptual 20th album, Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson discuss dodging failure, being saved by fans and their obsessive creativityThe first song Ri...
theguardian.com
NASA Data Feeds River Forecasts as Snow Drought Effects Linger
NASA Earth science data is supporting machine-learning forecasts that inform decisions about water, power, and public safety in Washington state.
nasa.gov
Trump’s war on Stars and Stripes: Why has military newspaper chief quit?
Longtime Stars and Stripes publisher Max D Lederer Jr announced his resignation over clashes with the Pentagon.
aljazeera.com
The Duskbloods: the best of FromSoftware fights in a frantic multiplayer battleground
The Elden Ring creator is known for epic single-player RPGs, but its new action game is all about multiplayer interactions: fighting, chasing, befriending, even … proposing?Lowanro City’s skyline i...
theguardian.com
‘I worry about our daughters’: Bridget Phillipson on online misogyny – podcast
Racism and misogyny are becoming normalised as a result of rightwing politics and the ‘cesspit’ of social media, says Labour’s Bridget Phillipson. In an extended interview, the minister for women a...
theguardian.com
Aigul Akhmetshina: Mujer Fatal album review – classy and sensual in music from Bizet to Britten and Bernstein
Akhmetshina/Pappano(Decca)The mezzo-soprano lends supple and elegant voice to opera arias and musical numbers that explore womanhoodAcclaimed for embodying opera’s femme fatales such as Carmen and...
theguardian.com
All of Us Atoms by Holly Dawson audiobook review – an extraordinary self-portrait
Helena Bonham Carter narrates the playwright’s impressionistic memoir, written as she was experiencing the loss of her memoryPlaywright Holly Dawson’s memoir tells of memory lapses and a series of...
theguardian.com
Lobsters and acidic seas: can shellfish help neutralise one of the greatest threats to the ocean?
Crustaceans are the subject of tests to see if alkalis added to seawater, so it absorbs more CO2, harm marine life. But Trump’s halt to funding threatens to scupper the researchFor many in the US r...
theguardian.com
Little Animals review – Motherland milquetoast creates a clever climate plea
Traverse at Royal Lyceum Studio, EdinburghPaul Ready’s playwriting debut expertly utilises his bumbling acting persona to examine what is enough in our response to climate emergencyNobody does self...
theguardian.com
From balloons to pans: in praise of useful tech
Companies developing new materials with previously unknown properties could change the material world
ft.com
Funeral for 50 Palestinians recovered from Gaza rubble
A funeral has been held in Gaza for 50 Palestinians whose bodies were recently recovered from the rubble.
aljazeera.com
Ex-defence chief’s call for wartime election raises pressure on Zelenskyy
Fedorov, a popular figure, is challenging Zelenskyy but holding a vote under Russia's bombs is near impossible.
aljazeera.com
The best books to read in August: new paperbacks from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Salman Rushdie and Werner Herzog
Looking for a new reading recommendation? Here are some wonderful new paperbacks, from a short story collection by a literary great to razor-sharp criticism*** Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Why a Trump envoy’s Kashmir visit has led to US-Pakistan spat
Pakistan says the comments contradict Washington’s position, but experts see them as a diplomatic misstep.
aljazeera.com
War on Iran: Trump announces a new campaign to isolate Iran economically
US President Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran and punish its trading partners.
aljazeera.com
Gaza holds mass funeral for 50 Palestinians killed in Israeli genocidal war
Funerals take place weeks after the bodies of 112 Palestinians were buried in another mass funeral.
aljazeera.com
AI data giant Alation confirms cyberattack
The data search and AI giant confirmed unauthorized access to its systems during an incident on Tuesday, and said it was investigating the breach.
techcrunch.com
Amy Lee of Evanescence: ‘I could happily do an entire album of nothing but Portishead covers’
As her band hits the road, the metal trailblazer answers your questions on sexualisation in show business, finding inspiration in dreams and Spinal Tap moments on tourYou wrote Bring Me to Life whe...
theguardian.com
Premier League reset: Record manager upheaval leaves 2026/27 wide open
There's a sense of unpredictability surrounding the new Premier League campaign.
skysports.com
For a16z, AI gives foreign founders an advantage
a16z’s Borderless Founder network initiative supports immigrant and international founders. 'Having one foot in your home country, and one foot in Silicon Valley," is an advantage, the firm believes.
techcrunch.com
Migrant women face sexual assault in Ceuta
Migrant women face sexual assault in Ceuta
aljazeera.com
Investors cut bets on US and UK rate rises
Weaker economic data has changed expectations despite a rally in oil prices
ft.com
FIFA’s Infantino under threat of no-confidence vote by regional bodies
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF understood to be considering no-confidence vote against FIFA's President Gianni Infantino.
aljazeera.com
The Premier League's new plan to end corner chaos
Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling. It became something of an epidemic in the Premier League last season - here's what's being done to fix it.
co.uk
Kolisi overlooked by Springboks for first All Blacks Test
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been omitted the team for Saturday's first Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park.
skysports.com
US says hackers are targeting vulnerable water systems with the help of AI
Hackers are targeting internet-connected Siemens controllers used in water facilities around the United States.
techcrunch.com
Tice defends suspension of Reform UK activist over Farage criticism
Party’s deputy leader makes comments as he unveils new policy to subsidise more apprenticeshipsUK politics live – latest updatesReform UK’s deputy leader has defended the party’s suspension of a se...
theguardian.com
Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time
Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.
co.uk
Meta AI’s new Mac app wants you to talk to your apps
Meta said its Muse Spark model is powering the dictation feature.
techcrunch.com
Hazy sunshine, factor-50 smiles and Cliff Richard at the wheel: the 20 best summer holiday movies – ranked!
From feelgood romances to heated interactions, here are the films that best capture the seasonal momentLet’s begin at the end. 2 September 1962: the final night of the summer vacation; one last big...
theguardian.com
'I feel I am imprisoning myself' - Djokovic on drive & doubts
Novak Djokovic discusses being his own biggest doubter and the Belgrade childhood that shaped him in a new documentary.
co.uk
Israel is betting on Islamophobia to save its standing in the West
Netanyahu’s government is using anti-Muslim fear to rally a Western right increasingly receptive to its message.
aljazeera.com
Jaissle on pain which set him on path to Newcastle and speaking with Howe
New Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle says having his playing career ended by injury at the age of 25 showed him that adversity can lead to opportunity.
co.uk
PSG forced to move opening league match as heatwave in France damages pitch
Paris Saint-Germain moves its opening league game to Rennes after heatwave causes damage to pitch at Parc des Princes.
aljazeera.com
D.C.'s IndyCar race will zoom past museums. Some worry it could harm the art inside
Sunday's course takes high-speed cars right past the National Gallery of Art and three Smithsonian museums. Art experts worry about the works inside, but organizers say they don't expect damage.
npr.org
‘I painted myself blue – but got skin problems’: how four Edinburgh stars created their weird characters
From a cake-baking Elton John to possibly the most horrible man in the world, comedians reveal how they get in character – and how far they can push thingsIn the Covid lockdowns, I was drawing all...
theguardian.com
How one American couple ditched their lawn and created a wildlife haven – and you could too
Novice gardeners James Reed McGuire and Crystal Fritz wanted to try something new when they moved out to the suburbs. Little did they know they were joining a nationwide movementWhen James Reed McG...
theguardian.com
Humans have learned to fear ‘bugs’, but we shouldn’t – life as we know it hinges on invertebrates | Chris Packham
At this point of the crisis in our relations with the natural world, we’ve got to protect these creatures – and we are running out of timeRead more from the Guardian’s invertebrate of the year 2026...
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Winner of Invertebrate of the Year 2026 crowned – and it is the size of a grain of rice
The leaf sheep, a neon green solar-powered slug, has inspired at least one Pokémon character and triumphs in global ballotSee the top 10 shortlist hereChris Packham: ‘Life as we know it hinges on i...
theguardian.com
How Myanmar’s war drives the Rohingya crisis
Al Jazeera exposes atrocities committed against the Rohingya ethnic minority group during Myanmar’s civil war.
aljazeera.com
A Prince at 26: Once-Secret Son of Belgian Royal Gains Legal Recognition
Clément Vandenkerckhove was born to Belgium’s Prince Clement before his marriage. He is now a prince himself, though he is not expected to have royal duties.
nytimes.com
A Prince at 26: Once-Secret Son of Belgian Royal Gains Legal Recognition
Clément Vandenkerckhove was born to Belgium’s Prince Clement before his marriage. He is now a prince himself, though he is not expected to have royal duties.
nytimes.com
Lewis banned for two matches for dangerous contact
Hull KR's Mikey Lewis has been banned for two matches for dangerous contact with Warrington Wolves' Ewan Irwin during their rearranged round two Super League clash on Tuesday night.
skysports.com
Post your questions for Beck
The genre-hopping hitmaker’s new album fingerpicks the same melancholy heartstrings as Sea Change. You can ask him anything in our upcoming reader interviewNews of a Beck album is always cause for...
theguardian.com
The 3 Best USB Phone Chargers (2026): Anker, DeWalt
I put top-rated USB car chargers to the test for fast charging, value, heat, and safety. These are the best I found.
wired.com
A MAGA County’s Top Election Official Wants to Hire Election Denial Superstar Tina Peters
Tina Peters was convicted of seven counts related to election interference in 2024. Now, she’s fielding an offer from a county that’s become a hotbed of voting-related conspiracy theories.
wired.com
Taliban secures pragmatic global alliances without formal recognition
The Taliban navigates a complex web of global trade and security alliances without gaining full political recognition.
aljazeera.com
Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.
co.uk
It Ends review – gripping micro-budget horror ranks among the year’s best
Led by a stellar cast of gen-Z newcomers, Alex Ullom’s directorial debut is an expertly crafted nightmare about a road trip gone wrongTime loops often feel like the movies’ favorite zany stylistic...
theguardian.com
Trump is losing his war of independence on rare earths
Inefficiency, untrustworthiness and cronyism are weakening the administration’s plans to stand up to China
ft.com
Meet Coventry’s new midfield powerhouse tipped to thrive by Essien
One story sums up Caleb Yirenkyi. It was a training session with the first team early in his time at FC Nordsjaelland. Alexander Riget, then technical director, felt compelled to intervene. “...
skysports.com
How Teen ‘After-Prom’ Kings in LA Monetized the High School Rager
The West Coast house-party scene has long been iconic. For these young, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, it was also inspiration for MyPlots, a party-promotion empire.
wired.com
How Teen ‘After-Prom’ Kings in LA Monetized the High School Rager
The West Coast house-party scene has long been iconic. For these young, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, it was also inspiration for MyPlots, a party-promotion empire.
wired.com
Briton Hennessy in talks for undisputed title fight
Francesca Hennessy is in talks to fight undisputed bantamweight world champion Dina Thorslund in the United Kingdom later this year, BBC Sport understands.
co.uk
Trippier suffers knee injury on Wolves league debut
Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm right-back Kieran Trippier suffered a knee ligament injury during his league debut for the club against Blackburn.
co.uk
John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.
co.uk
Binance now lets AI agents trade, but keeping them in check is largely up to users
Binance's Agent OS works with tools including ChatGPT, Claude Code, and Cursor.
techcrunch.com
Bare Grocery Shelves Are a New Wartime Hardship for Ukrainians
Firefighters at the site of a food warehouse hit by a Russian missile strike in the Kyiv region of Ukraine on Thursday.
nytimes.com
As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?
A butcher in Tehran in July. The United States appears to be betting that putting Iran in a tighter economic stranglehold will succeed where military strikes have not.
nytimes.com
Verstappen's hilarious contract announcement video!
Max Verstappen played the part of the grammar police in Red Bull's hilarious video announcing his new contract.
skysports.com
The Indian City Where AI Is Creating Jobs for Humans
In the fast-growing field of data annotation, workers in a small city in south India train A.I. to improve how it performs tasks traditionally done by people.
nytimes.com
Trump announces new drive to isolate and crush Iranian economy
UAE, long a crucial trading hub for Tehran, has also suspended commercial ties
ft.com
Pick your club's best XI for this season
As Premier League teams prepare to kick off the new season, we want you to pick your club's best XI.
co.uk
‘It was a damn unicorn’: the pioneering, divisive power of Paul Simon’s Graceland at 40
On its anniversary, the author of a new book about the album explains the complex legacy and masterful musicianship of the 1986 classicIt was the summer of 1984 and things weren’t going well for Pa...
theguardian.com
Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai
Transfer traffic at Incheon International Airport, which serves Seoul, has risen sharply since the Iran war started.
nytimes.com
Barcelona face striker dilemma - could they cope without one?
Barcelona are heading into the new La Liga season without an established striker, with Hansi Flick yet to replace Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
co.uk
Robinson and Tongue cut match ball in half after each getting five-fors!
Incredible scenes as the groundsman was able to cut the match ball in half so that Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue could share it after each getting five-wicket hauls.
skysports.com
Burnham announces plans to clean up illegal waste dumps – UK politics live
The prime minister has promised a crackdown on criminal gangs making money from dumping waste Hello and welcome to the UK politics live blog.The days of criminal gangs making easy money from dumpin...
theguardian.com
Australia boss Walters appointed Saints head coach
Kevin Walters will leave Australia after next month's Rugby League World Cup to take up a three-year deal with St Helens in Super League.
co.uk
Max Verstappen signs new F1 contract with Red Bull until 2030
Four-time F1 World Drivers' Champion's new deal puts to rest rumours that he would exit the team at the end of 2028.
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Heatwaves and energy crunch: Can Europe withstand a double shock?
Heatwaves are squeezing growth and productivity while the Iran war drives up Europe's energy costs.
aljazeera.com
'I’m excited to keep working together ' | Verstappen commits future to Red Bull
Max Verstappen explains why he has signed a new contract with Red Bull until 2030.
skysports.com
Video shows Russian missile strike on Ukrainian capital
Ukrainian officials say at least 12 people were killed and dozens injured after Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv.
aljazeera.com
‘Armed with a hamper from Fortnum & Mason’: on holiday with Charles Dickens
Exhibition at Charles Dickens Museum in London looks at writer’s holiday pursuits, from Kent to the Isle of WightIt’s summer in the city, the pubs are crowded, and the coast beckons. In a year that...
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Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract
Max Verstappen has signed a new long-term Red Bull contract to end speculation over his future.
skysports.com
No Europe, more points? Why history is on Chelsea and Spurs' side
Chelsea and Tottenham begin the season with new optimism, refreshed squads and without the potential distraction of midweek European football.
skysports.com
Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Open
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Sara Bejlek, while French Open champion Alexander Zverev exits after fourth round.
aljazeera.com
Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.
co.uk
Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told
Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.
co.uk
Lionel Messi scores first goal for Inter Miami since father’s death
Messi's 26th-minute goal in the MLS fixture comes just 11 days after the passing of his father Jorge on August 8.
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Scientists say the human family tree may need a major rewrite
The human family tree may be due for a major rewrite. Researchers argue that Australopithecus and Paranthropus should be folded into the genus Homo because new fossils have blurred many of the trai...
sciencedaily.com
AI will not solve council cash crisis, say experts
Councils across the UK are making cuts of £3bn this financial year, despite recent funding reforms.
co.uk
Bangladesh holds presidential election in first contested vote in 35 years
BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is pitted against ex-army officer Oli Ahmed, nominee of Jamaat-led 11-party alliance.
aljazeera.com
Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Open as Gauff reaches quarters
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been knocked out of the Cincinnati Open after suffering a shock straight-sets defeat to Czech player Sara Bejlek.
skysports.com
Farage using Christianity ‘to stir anti-Muslim feeling’, says Rowan Williams
Former archbishop of Canterbury also has ‘awkward questions’ for activist Tommy Robinson on his claimed faithA former archbishop of Canterbury has accused Nigel Farage of misusing the UK’s Christia...
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Blizzards, nuclear anxiety and a fragile bond: two sisters in Japan – in pictures
Sayuri Ichida’s and her sister used to be distant – until their mother died. This exhibition traces their close relationship through sun, wind and snow Continue reading...
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Working in Keir Starmer’s No 10 ‘unbearable’, says Sue Gray
Former chief of staff tells of fears her conversations were being recorded and leaked to media by colleaguesKeir Starmer’s former chief of staff has lifted the lid on how “unbearable” it was workin...
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How I’ve Tried to Change the World by Alexei Sayle review – does protest make a difference?
The comedian charts his life in demos from 1960s Liverpool to 2020s London in this fiery and addictive bookAt 74, the comedian Alexei Sayle is approaching a dangerous phase for veteran British left...
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Who will win title? Will Max leave Red Bull? - Key questions as F1 returns
Formula 1's summer break is over and the 2026 season restarts in the Netherlands this weekend as the championship run-in looms over the final months of the campaign.
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Key questions and predictions as F1 returns
Formula 1's summer break is over and the 2026 season restarts in the Netherlands this weekend as the championship run-in looms over the final months of the campaign.
skysports.com
Brooks on fatherhood, Ronaldo and European nights
The new football season promises to be one of both little steps and giant steps for Bournemouth and Wales midfielder David Brooks.
co.uk
Which supplements do athletes take and why?
There is a long list of supplements taken by elite athletes in the pursuit of marginal gains - what do they take and why?
co.uk
Australian anger as Israel drops World Central Kitchen deaths case
Australia has summoned the Israeli ambassador in anger over the country’s decision not to pursue criminal proceedings.
aljazeera.com
Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.
co.uk
Monstera magic: Barbican hands out cuttings as ‘green lung of the city’ closes
Five hundred people turn up to adopt plants from conservatory that will reopen in 2030 after renovation projectAbove the waxy monstera leaves and bright pink hibiscus flowers in the Barbican conser...
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Weatherwatch: Climate crisis fuelling steep fall in migratory bird numbers
Many species under threat use the African-Eurasian flyway, one of the planet’s largest mass-migration systemsIt may still feel like summer, but in the world of birds, autumn migration is already we...
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From bone-dry to soaked to the bone, welcome to the age of climate whiplash | Aditya Chakrabortty
This punishingly hot and dry summer will probably be followed by another wet winter. But it’s nothing compared with what Britain will endure in years to comeThis summer could be the hottest, driest...
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Watermelons in Bristol: how UK heatwaves are affecting growers
Most allotment holders say the heat has meant more work for smaller crops, although some have found a silver liningAfter a summer of repeated heatwaves and exceptionally dry weather in the UK, rain...
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Privacy advocates call on Maryland to investigate data brokers
Maryland has one of the strictest data privacy laws in the country. But privacy advocates allege data brokers are violating the law by selling data to police and federal immigration agencies.
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Here's how the system to report problems in ICE detention has failed immigrants
Critics say it is the reason why more detainees are risking their lives to protest inhumane conditions and legal rights violations, in the form of widespread hunger strikes.
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At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine
Russian ballistic missiles killed at least six people and injured over two dozen more in Kyiv early on Thursday.
aljazeera.com
Trump vows ‘economic warfare’ on countries helping Iran
US President Donald Trump has threatened ‘economic D-Day’ on any countries that help or do business with Iran.
aljazeera.com
Bad Plot, Worse Graphics: Chinese Moviegoers Flock to a Low-Budget Hit
A fan-made poster promoting the movie “The Bull is Coming” at a theater in Beijing on Tuesday. The low-budget film was not released with an official poster.
nytimes.com
The threatening thaw: climate professor on heatwave risks to tipping point of permafrost
Prof Gustaf Hugelius warns wildfires could accelerate release of methane and carbon as vast regions approach irreversible thresholdsHeatwaves and wildfires are not just scorching forests, they are...
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Magicians and margarine: 10 of the funniest jokes from the Edinburgh fringe 2026
Every year, hundreds of standups from across the world descend on the venerable festival. Here are some of their finest one-liners10 of the funniest jokes from the 2025 fringeOlaf Falafel: I rememb...
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Top US law firms hit by backlash over ‘crazy’ hiring of first-year students
Wall Street firms are recruiting ever-earlier drawing concern from students and executives
ft.com
The slow sucking sound of AI
Searching for signs of crowding out
ft.com
Premier League summer transfer spending set to break record
The €2.7bn spent so far by English clubs exceeds outlay of top teams in Italy, Spain and Germany combined
ft.com
Moderna pins hopes on mRNA ‘game-changer’ for cancer vaccines
Technology behind blockbuster Covid-19 jabs is now yielding promising results in oncology treatment
ft.com
A SpaceX rocket smashed into the Moon — NASA just revealed the crater
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 stage crashed into the Moon on Aug. 5, leaving behind a newly formed crater about 60 feet wide. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured detailed images showing brig...
sciencedaily.com
Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe
Jewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering.
co.uk
This total solar eclipse looked strangely golden — here’s why
Spain’s total solar eclipse delivered an unexpected sight: a corona glowing gold instead of its usual pearly white. Because the Sun was setting, its light passed through more atmosphere, while smok...
sciencedaily.com
Russian strike kills 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure at home
At least 14 of the 20 people wounded in the strike on Kyiv have been hospitalised, officials say.
aljazeera.com
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake 'feeding frenzies'.
co.uk
Drill Andy drill? Burnham’s North Sea dilemma – podcast
Helena Horton on why the government may decide to allow more oil and gas drilling in the North SeaThe government is considering whether to allow new oil and gas drilling at two sites in the North S...
theguardian.com
‘Tsunami’ of emigration reshapes Israel’s future, experts warn
Nearly 270,000 Israelis have left the country over three years, citing political uncertainty and security concerns.
aljazeera.com
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
co.uk
Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test
Rising costs fuel anger, but President Bola Tinubu’s machinery and opposition divisions may shape the race.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Trump announces ‘most crushing’ Iran sanctions
Trump says Washington may resume talks with Tehran 'at some point'.
aljazeera.com
How AI Could Hollow Out the U.S. Military
The best soldiers know how to think for themselves.