Watson among Britons through in US Open qualifying
Heather Watson is among the British winners in the first round of US Open qualifying as she bids for a first New York main-drawn appearance in five years.
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SEC subpoenas Wall Street banks over Situational Awareness
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI-focused hedge fund nearly collapsed in July before striking a deal with Citadel
ft.com
How US sanctions on Iran ripple through global markets and consumers
New sanctions hit Iran's aviation, tech, and shipping sectors, amplifying pressure on global markets and energy prices.
aljazeera.com
US Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting
Mail balloting has long been a favourite target of US President Donald Trump.
aljazeera.com
Federer returns to play in US Open exhibition match, live on Sky Sports
Roger Federer is set to make a long-anticipated return to play at Flushing Meadows as the five-time consecutive US Open men's singles champion will play in an exhibition match, live on Sky Sports.
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'To have a good team, we need a great Cole' - Alonso on Palmer
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer's "responsibility, maturity and freedom" after a goal and an assist from the playmaker seals a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. In Alonso's...
co.uk
US Supreme Court allows Trump restrictions on mail-in ballots
Justices lift decision to block president’s order to restrict eligibility to a new federal list of voters
ft.com
US public support for Iran war falls as Trump approval at record low: Poll
Falling Republican support, rising gas prices, and fears of a long conflict drive a decline in backing for the Iran war.
aljazeera.com
Iconic Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour passes away at age 79
Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, whose work became a symbol of struggle and resistance, has died at age 79.
aljazeera.com
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza face intensifying Israeli strikes
Israel struck a makeshift tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, killing one man.
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Bitdefender VPN Review: Fast and Affordable Privacy
Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.
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Wirtz and a worst-ever transfer window? Carra's damning Liverpool verdict
Jamie Carragher says he doesn't see where Florian Wirtz fits into the Liverpool team - and the £116.5m German could be part of the worst transfer window in Premier League history.
skysports.com
What’s behind domestic political pressure on Ukraine’s president?
Zelenskyy rejects call from sacked minister for wartime elections.
aljazeera.com
A New Effort to Punish Iran
The Trump administration says it will try to cut the country off from the global economy by targeting its trading partners.
nytimes.com
Video: Iran reacts to US ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions
Iran’s Minister of Economy Ali Madani-Zadeh has responded to the US announcement of a new economic pressure campaign.
aljazeera.com
Ceasefire monitoring mission arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo
Fighting persists in the mineral-rich region despite ceasefire agreements.
aljazeera.com
Ambush in South Sudan kills peacekeeping troops
Armed men injured three additional peacekeepers as fears grow of the country relapsing into civil war.
aljazeera.com
Can You Kill Salmonella in Eggs Without Cooking Them? I Tried It
With advice from infectious disease experts, I tested a low-effort way to pasteurize eggs at home.
wired.com
NASA Sets Coverage for Roman Space Telescope Launch from Florida
Coverage plans are ready for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope prelaunch and launch activities. Roman is NASA’s next-generation observatory designed to explore some of the universe’s biggest...
nasa.gov
England World Cup hopes end after Netherlands draw
England's chances of World Cup glory are over after they draw 2-2 with the Netherlands.
co.uk
Violence flares in Haiti as gang attack kills 30 people
Island nation grapples with violence as it seeks to hold first elections in more than a decade.
aljazeera.com
Showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and book an exhibit table while there’s still space
Make the most of Disrupt's crowds of potential investors and partners by exhibiting your startup from October 13-15.
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Alabama launches investigation into OpenAI’s hack of Hugging Face
Weeks after OpenAI disclosed that one of its cybersecurity models had gone rogue and hacked AI dataset company Hugging Face, Alabama’s Attorney General announced an investigation into the incident.
techcrunch.com
Man Who Told of a Childhood With Wolves Dies at 80
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, right, in Madrid in 2010 at the premiere of “Among Wolves,” a film based on his life, with Juan José Ballesta, left, and Manuel Camacho, the actors who played him as an ad...
nytimes.com
Israeli restrictions cause fuel shortage in occupied West Bank
Israeli restrictions are disrupting fuel supplies across the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
Why ‘pogrom’ best describes what’s happening in the occupied West Bank
Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank aren’t just ‘clashes’, they fit the definition of pogroms.
aljazeera.com
Goodbye Dandelion review – ode to a fabulous friendship with a 50-year age gap
Underbelly, Edinburgh Maddie and Marcus Rice relate with words and songs the lessons passed on from one woman to a younger oneAn unexpected theme on this year’s Edinburgh fringe is assisted dying....
theguardian.com
Trump administration seeks to formalise H-1B fee of more than $100,000
New proposal would charge $103,265 for the US's H-1B visas, and make permanent a temporary rule challenged by courts.
aljazeera.com
Norway plans further development of Arctic drilling amid EU energy concerns
EU reviewing support of a ban on new drilling in the Arctic as war impacts energy security.
aljazeera.com
UK to use Ukraine battlefield data to train AI to protect sensitive sites
London and Kyiv in deal to help stop protesters and hostile states targeting military bases and critical infrastructureAI models trained on Ukrainian battlefield data will be used to stop protester...
theguardian.com
'We haven't got the money' - Wolff says Mercedes can't match rivals' upgrade rate
Toto Wolff says Mercedes do not have extra money available to quickly respond to the growing threat from McLaren and Ferrari through car development.
skysports.com
Instinct’s powerful AI assistant is raising privacy and security concerns
Early testers are raving about what Instinct can do, but some say the AI assistant’s sweeping access, broad terms and ability to act on users’ behalf come with uncomfortable trade-offs
techcrunch.com
Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque
Mass kidnappings highlight Nigeria's security crisis in the north as elections approach.
aljazeera.com
Man Who Told of a Childhood With Wolves Dies at 80
Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, right, in Madrid in 2010 at the premier of “Among Wolves,” a film depicting his life.
nytimes.com
Starstruck: NASA Research Shows How Sun’s Ancient History Shaped Earth
At the center of our solar system, the Sun influences every planet that orbits it. In two recent NASA-funded studies, scientists uncovered how ancient events in the Sun’s history may have helped cr...
nasa.gov
Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran
The US says it is targeting all of Iran’s sources of revenue, including oil.
aljazeera.com
NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman at Freedom 250 Grand Prix
NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman is seen in the two-seat IndyCar as he prepares for driver Conor Daly to take him on a lap ahead of the start of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Sund...
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Scott Bessent threatens wider US sanctions on Iran’s economic partners
Treasury secretary warns of further measures in bid to increase pressure on Tehran
ft.com
MAIA Air Sensor at Work in Addis Ababa
Description This roof-mounted air sensor in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is one of 10 used by NASA’s Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols (MAIA) to study the city’s air quality. MAIA’s air sens...
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Burnham rules out early election as he admits UK faces ‘challenging’ financial outlook
Prime minister stops short of ruling out tax increases in October’s Budget, saying his policies will be ‘funded’
ft.com
Outrage in Nepal over rape and murder of three-year-old girl
There have been protests since the girl was found dead last week, three days after she went missing.
co.uk
An aluminum smelter becomes part of Oklahoma Republican governor runoff election
A proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter pushed by President Trump is splitting Oklahoma Republicans.
npr.org
Treasury market interventions are only a band-aid
Bessent’s moves on the yen and long-dated bonds do little to assuage markets long-term
ft.com
Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran
This is a breaking news story.
aljazeera.com
Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreak
Almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying, Democratic Republic of the Congo government figures show.
aljazeera.com
Britain gains access to Ukraine battlefield data
Trove of combat imagery used to train AI models to identify and strike Russian targets
ft.com
Supreme Court pauses lower court ruling on Trump's mail voting order as hurdles loom
The Supreme Court paused a lower court's ruling that blocked key parts of Trump's order to limit voting by mail for the midterms. But U.S. Postal Service work on the order remains blocked nationwide.
npr.org
A Census Bureau report on noncitizen voting has ties to a Trump-aligned think tank
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
Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott convicted of child sex abuse
The 49-year-old was found to have subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse.
aljazeera.com
Shelley Fabares, ‘Donna Reed Show’ Actress, Dies at 82
Shelley Fabares in 2004.
nytimes.com
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter extends casualty list
More than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
aljazeera.com
Nathan Cofnas on whether he feels responsible for Jason Arday’s death
Nathan Cofnas, who accused Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has addressed Arday’s death.
aljazeera.com
Alvarez's Arsenal dilemma amid summer's most bitter transfer tussle
An analysis of Julian Alvarez's future with the transfer window closing on 1 September - and the Argentine's chances of a move from Atletico Madrid to Arsenal.
co.uk
What to expect as Iran braces for new US economic measures amid war
Tehran may count on links with China and others to weather the storm, but average Iranian people will bear the brunt.
aljazeera.com
Slayyyter live review – raucous show announces a new princess of sleaze-pop
Shrine Auditorium, Los AngelesThe cult star proves she is ready for pop’s big leagues in a show that blends chaotic punk energy with technical finesseThe last time Slayyyter toured, in 2023, she st...
theguardian.com
Trump slams Canada with new 50 percent auto tariffs for 2027
Trump said tariffs on Canadian auto and steel will double to 50 percent from January 1.
aljazeera.com
Burnham hands secret missile technology to Ukraine – The Latest
Andy Burnham is making his first foreign visit as prime minister to Ukraine, marking the country’s independence day. Burnham will use the trip to announce that the UK government will declassify inf...
theguardian.com
Seven uncapped players in Ireland's WXV squad
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says it is "particularly pleasing" to name seven uncapped players who impressed in the Women's Interprovincial Championship in his squad for the WXV Global Series.
co.uk
Frankie Thompson: Horrible Things review – a show to make you shudder with laughter
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghFrom Jacob Rees-Mogg as a child to Frank Sinatra’s ego in space, this is a wild collage of clowning and performance artThere are plenty of works-in-progress on the fri...
theguardian.com
Are humanoid robots the future of warfare?
Humanoid robots are breaking world records in sports, and are increasingly being developed and tested for military use.
aljazeera.com
Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite
Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.
aljazeera.com
Valor, Point72 back General Intuition at $6B valuation as AI startup pushes into robotics
General Intuition, the startup building a foundation model that trains generalized AI agents how to move through space and time, is in talks to raise at a $6 billion pre-money valuation from new in...
techcrunch.com
BBCSSO/Canellakis review – electrifying trio of women unleash the horror in Strauss’s Elektra
Usher Hall, EdinburghMaking the most of a huge orchestra, conductor Karina Canellakis treated the dissonant score with relish, but the evening belonged to the singers, with even the tiniest role su...
theguardian.com
Trump says US to increase tariffs on Canadian cars to 50%
Move marks further escalation of Washington’s trade war with Ottawa
ft.com
UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow long-range missiles: Why it matters
The UK's willingness to share classified missile-production knowledge sets a potentially important precedent.
aljazeera.com
Our climate is changing rapidly – and our politicians sound increasingly surreal | Zoe Williams
On a panel show last week, everyone in the audience wanted to talk about the climate emergency, but the lines rolled out by a Tory MP simply dissolved on contact with realityAs it is August, and ev...
theguardian.com
Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?
Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.
co.uk
Canadian businesses fear ‘vortex of downward pressures’ from Trump’s tariffs
Renewed trade war has inflicted pain and uncertainty on companies that deal with US
ft.com
OpenAI is building AI agents for everything. Will everyone use them?
Inside the frontier lab’s push to bring AI agents from software engineers to the masses.
techcrunch.com
Guns, axes, explosives: violent museum heists are on the rise, says Europol
EU police agency says shift could point to involvement of new criminal networks focused on specific artefactsRobberies at European museums are becoming increasingly violent, with thieves sometimes...
theguardian.com
Former world snooker champion Dott found guilty of child sex abuse
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of historical child sex abuse.
skysports.com
Iran Pledges to Defy Trump’s Economic Sanctions
Motorists drive past an anti-American billboard in Tehran on Monday. President Trump has threatened Iran with “economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale.”
nytimes.com
‘A rock star on her own terms’: why we’re still so fascinated by Meg White
Recent incorrect attempts to reveal the White Stripes star’s whereabouts reflect how much we’re still obsessed with the one-of-a-kind drummerIn February 2011, the White Stripes announced they were...
theguardian.com
Breakout indie band Westside Cowboy on rejecting tech and loving imperfection: ‘We’re not hermits!’
Despite their fast rise, the Manchester indie-pop band are happily going at their own pace. But what – if anything – did they learn from the advice of Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon?When Westside Cowbo...
theguardian.com
Trump says US to increase tariffs on Canadian cars and steel to 50%
Move marks further tit-for-tat escalation of Washington’s trade war with Ottawa
ft.com
Survivors of violent crime criticise MoJ for not explaining offender restriction zones
Campaigners accuse ministers of trying to grab headlines with announcement before a working system is readySurvivors of violent crime and families of victims have criticised the UK government for a...
theguardian.com
US nutrition startup Berry Street merges with India’s Healthify as GLP-1 trends upwards
Berry Street founder Noah Kotlove and Healthify founder Tushar Vashisht will act as co-CEOs of the new entity.
techcrunch.com
Former world snooker champion Dott guilty of child sex abuse
The former world champion was found guilty of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and boy.
co.uk
‘Better than The Godfather’: how we made brutal Yorkshire crime classic Red Riding
‘The show’s hardly an advert for Yorkshire. Sets would have a burnt-out car and maybe an upturned shopping trolley. Locals would say, “Can’t you put a nice floral arrangement there instead?”’I’d be...
theguardian.com
'The numbers are stark!' | Why are we seeing such quick Test matches?
Speaking on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain discuss why Test matches are finishing so quickly, in light of rapid wins for England and Australia over Pakistan and...
skysports.com
Gaza documentary produced by the Guardian to receive world premiere at Venice film festival
Film directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the two Israeli co-directors of No Other Land, investigates ‘Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians’ during the war A new docume...
theguardian.com
Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam
Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam
aljazeera.com
Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison
The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for cancer.
co.uk
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria
aljazeera.com
Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect
Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.
aljazeera.com
UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.
co.uk
Post your questions for Alex Winter
The 80s icon and star of The Lost Boys and Bill & Ted has also had a storied career behind the camera and on stage. Now, he’ll answer your (non-bogus) questions You probably still think of Alex...
theguardian.com
Four arrested over fatal shooting of South African boxer Zolani Tete
Tete, who won world WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight titles, was killed outside his home in Eastern Cape last week.
aljazeera.com
Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies a year after son
Gardiner, who had cancer, is remembered as ‘one of a kind’ after competing in BBC show with son Sam in 2020Tributes have been paid to the Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner, who has died a year...
theguardian.com
Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Marquise Gilmore review – bassoon earns its spotlight in Thea Musgrave’s Out of the Darkness
Royal Albert Hall, London Amy Harman brought a warm baritonal vocalise to premiere from nonagerian Thea Musgrave, while Felix Klieser played a remarkable trickAmid this year’s...
theguardian.com
South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war
The cancellation follows Trump's surprise order last week to scale back a separate annual joint military drill.
aljazeera.com
New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban
The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.
co.uk
‘A cognitive cacophony’: hands-on with the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 beta test
Players will get what they expect from the new CoD title: boots-on-the-ground military action with a slight tactical edge. But what’s with all the distractions?There’s a lot riding on this year’s C...
theguardian.com
Clark holds off McIlroy for BMW Championship win
Watch highlights from the final round of the BMW Championship in Missouri as Wyndham Clark wins by three shots after a battel with Rory McIlroy.
co.uk
Activists occupy UK aircraft parts factory over Israel links
Pro-Palestine activists from the ‘People Against Genocide’ group occupied a Martin-Baker factory in the UK.
aljazeera.com
Former NBA player Enes Kanter ejected after confrontation with WNBA’s Cloud
Kanter was ejected from the Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud on court.
aljazeera.com
US Open build-up ahead of qualifying and mixed doubles week in New York
skysports.com
Revisiting the Lockerbie bombing, 37 years later
For the first time, a US court will try one of those alleged to be responsible for the attack
ft.com
Israel accused of using kites as pretext to justify escalating Gaza attacks
Israel has threatened Palestinian groups against launching 'kites, drones, and balloons' from the war-torn enclave.
aljazeera.com
Cambuur fans suffer burns as fireworks set off during Dutch league match
Game resumed despite injuries to home fans, but it would have been abandoned if a player or match official had been hit.
aljazeera.com
Photos: Towering landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital, Conakry
A landfill collapse in Conakry kills 30, injures six, and destroys homes after heavy rains in Guinea's capital.
aljazeera.com
Birdfy Nest Duo Review: My Own Private Nature Documentary
With two cameras and built-in climate sensors, the Birdfy Nest Duo let me watch an entire nesting season unfold.
wired.com
Boks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematch
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.
co.uk
Fans suffer firework burns and eye injuries in Eredivisie
Dutch side SC Cambuur says fans were left with "burns, hearing damage and eye injuries" after Feyenoord supporters threw fireworks during Sunday's Eredivisie match.
co.uk
A Chinese Robot Beat Usain Bolt’s 100-Meter Record. Should We Be Impressed?
China’s humanoid robots are achieving superhuman feats of athleticism. But how that translates into the real world is still an open question, experts said.
nytimes.com
Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya
An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.
co.uk
The Best Home Theater Projectors in 2026: XGIMI, Hisense, Leica, and More
Home theater projectors are getting better and better, and have quickly become my favorite way to enjoy movies.
wired.com
India used pellets, grenades on Gen Z protests: What Amnesty report reveals
Security forces used tear gas, pellet guns and electric shock devices against student protesters, Amnesty inquiry found.
aljazeera.com
Minister tells social media firms to remove posts that ‘celebrate’ dangerous driving after A66 crash
Luke Pollard says government will force platforms to remove content, after latest deadly crash involving a car driving in wrong directionA minister has pressed social media companies to remove cont...
theguardian.com
UK ‘adding fuel to the fire’ by giving weaponry blueprints to Ukraine, says Russia
Moscow warns of increased tensions with Britain as Burnham visits Kyiv to offer declassified details of missile componentsEurope live – latest updatesThe Kremlin has warned of an escalation in tens...
theguardian.com
Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes
Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.
co.uk
Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
co.uk
The Visitor review – existential Lithuania-set homecoming drama leaves everything in limbo
This portrait by Vytautas Katkus of a man contemplating his recent fatherhood and his own father is steeped in ennui and ends up driftingAt one point in this Nordic-Baltic homecoming film, Danieliu...
theguardian.com
US threatens toughest sanctions yet against Iran: What we know
Tehran has threatened to retaliate against any country that joins new US economic measures.
aljazeera.com
Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
co.uk
Ukraine’s offensive against Russia causes petrol panic across Central Asia
War-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia's allies.
aljazeera.com
Is Norris now Antonelli's biggest title threat?
While he won neither of the race formats across the Zandvoort Sprint weekend, Kimi Antonelli increased his overall world championship lead at the Dutch Grand Prix as Formula 1 returned from its sum...
skysports.com
Marching in the Dark review – rural Indian widows show stunning resilience as they battle poverty and taboos
Kinshuk Surjan’s documentary follows women in dire financial straits whose bereavement compounds their social plight, which they confront togetherOut in rural India, a crisis casts a dark cloud ove...
theguardian.com
Devastation, doubt and blame: Hurricane Helene looms over North Carolina’s US Senate race
The Democratic and the Republican candidate each blame the other for the bungled recovery effort after storm struck regionTwo years after North Carolina suffered the worst natural disaster in its h...
theguardian.com
The Best Multiuse Air Purifier for Home in 2026: BlueAir, Rabbit Air, Dreame
These WIRED-tested dual-purpose air purifiers also function as heaters, fans, art pieces, and more, offering the best of both worlds.
wired.com
US military says strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills two
US Southern Command says Sunday's strike targeted vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.
aljazeera.com
'Half my business will be gone' - Firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
co.uk
This is not a natural calamity: it is being done to us knowingly
Global heating is an outrage, not a tragedy. We deserve the facts about the climate crisis – I choose the Guardian because it’s one of the few places left to share them honestlyClimate campaign 202...
theguardian.com
Macron and MBS attend Esports World Cup closing ceremony
Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power.
aljazeera.com
Give Imran Khan proper medical care, cricket legends urge Pakistani gov’t
Twenty-one cricket captains request PM Sharif's government to ensure Khan is given timely and independent medical care.
aljazeera.com
Sheila Mathews obituary
Performer and presenter in the early days of ITV and a stalwart of West End musical theatreSheila Mathews, who has died aged 99, was a West End musical performer who became an early star of ITV whe...
theguardian.com
They Dedicated Their Lives to Teaching. Then the Deepfakes Started
The deepfake epidemic in schools is affecting more than students. Four teachers tell WIRED about becoming targets of sexualized, AI-generated content—and how difficult it was to find accountability.
wired.com
U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands
South Korean marines participate in the Ssangyong, or “Twin Dragons,” exercise in Pohang, South Korea, in 2024.
nytimes.com
Seville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins at Silesia Diamond League
Brazil's Alison Dos Santos beats world record holder Karsten Warholm in a thrilling 400m hurdles final at the meet.
aljazeera.com
US threat of ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran tests Trump’s China detente
Exerting maximum economic pressure on Tehran would risk blowback from Beijing.
aljazeera.com
Iceland’s Murder Rate Is Off the Charts — in Its Books, at Least
Crime novels on display in a bookstore in Reykjavik, Iceland.
nytimes.com
Can Burnham justify giving the go ahead to oil drilling? Yes, but these must be the conditions | Michael Jacobs
Carbon capture and storage could make the Rosebank site compatible with UK net zero commitments – if its owners are willing to pay the priceThe British government must soon decide whether it should...
theguardian.com
‘A bit like meditation’: why Saw is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers picking their go-to comfort films is a grimy and gory trip back to the start of a surprisingly uplifting torture porn franchiseI was petsitting recently for a wh...
theguardian.com
NASA’s New Space Telescope Is Poised to Discover Hidden Facets of the Universe
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is expected to discover as many as 200,000 new planets and reveal details about the elusive nature of dark matter and dark energy.
wired.com
The Global Story
The Ukrainian president’s challenger is his former close adviser.
co.uk
E1 settlement: Why Netanyahu, Israel’s right might not mind global outrage
The settlement threatens Palestinian statehood. But it could help Israel's PM, other far-right leaders before elections.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Wildfire seen near Reno as tens of thousands told to evacuate
Thousands of people in the US state of Nevada have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire continues to spread in the outskirts of Reno.
co.uk
Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa
One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
co.uk
King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says
Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.
co.uk
Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election
The victory of Adilet, founded earlier this year, is likely to consolidate the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
aljazeera.com
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."
npr.org
A ghostly ribbon of stars reveals hidden dark matter
A faint ribbon of stars around a distant galaxy has become the first globular cluster stellar stream ever identified beyond the Milky Way. Because the stars trace the galaxy’s gravity, researchers...
sciencedaily.com
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ Ahmad Hassoun handed life sentence in Syria trial
The religious figure faced various charges, including inciting violence and providing legitimacy to the al-Assad regime.
aljazeera.com
Mateta's contract claim leaves Palace with transfer decision
Following a dispute over the length of his contract, will Jean-Philippe Mateta stay at Crystal Palace beyond the transfer window?
co.uk
Those People review – a double act with raw passion and no filter
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghAre they besties, housemates or more than that? Lara Ciulli and Riana White keep the audience guessing in a gripping hour of comedyFifteen years ago in this room, I re...
theguardian.com
Betrayal by Luke Harding review – could Donald Trump be a Russian asset?
A Guardian correspondent’s sobering account of the US betrayal of Ukraine – and the possible reasons behind itAmerican presidents have struggled to get the measure of Vladimir Putin. When George W...
theguardian.com
Disciples review – fresh-faced boys are sucked into a nightmare of extremism in India
A prestigious school in the holy city of Varanasi and its controversial, dogmatic teachings are the subject of this shocking documentaryThe effect of political and religious indoctrination on young...
theguardian.com
My Arms Are Longer Now – comedy stealth game sends lawlessness into new territory
Developers who met through Australia’s improv scene and publishers of comedic party games have united for this slithering challenge in which you play as one extended limbMost stealth games cast you...
theguardian.com
What does your Premiership club need in final 11 days of transfer window?
BBC Scotland assesses the 12 top-flight clubs' needs as the transfer deadline approaches.
co.uk
Rising star Yamashita ties LPGA scoring record
Rising star Miyu Yamashita ties an LPGA Tour scoring record as she surges to a dominant nine-shot victory at the CPKC Women's Open in Canada.
co.uk
How much more are you spending on petrol since the war in Iran began?
At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.
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EU, Russian aircraft help Serbia battle wildfires
EU crews and a Russian aircraft help Serbia fight major wildfires as extreme heat fuels fires across the Balkans.
aljazeera.com
Scott's World title aim after testing personal period
Olympic champion Hannah Scott is preparing for the World Championships in Amsterdam which begin on Tuesday after her "most successful winter of training so far".
co.uk
Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine with plans to share UK blueprints for long-range missiles - Europe live
UK PM to announce support for France in setting up assembly lines for long-range missiles during his Kyiv visit, as coalition of willing the meets later todayHello and welcome to our live coverage...
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The right to health in Gaza is now a privilege
The devastated healthcare system cannot reach Gaza’s most vulnerable – those who live in displacement camps
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Can you name world's top 20 men's Test bowlers?
Can you name the top 20 men's bowlers in the world based on the International Cricket Council's Test rankings?
co.uk
‘Ab-sol-utely incredible!’ The blockbuster ballet that says Pandora’s box unleashed AI
She was the first woman, according to myth, and she let loose all the evils and sorrows of humanity. But Aszure Barton thinks Pandora’s had a bad rap – and she’s using dance to reimagine her taleAs...
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Revival review – step up, Walking Dead fans! This is the most moving zombie show ever
The undead are climbing out of their graves all over town, so gore levels are high – but this noirish miniseries sets itself apart by being delightfully offbeat and genuinely poignantA teenage girl...
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'I beat everybody!' Shields could be open to Mayer showdown
Claressa Shields says Mikaela Mayer could be part of her future plans before she achieves her "goal" of retiring with a perfect record.
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Canada-US trade war: Who wins? Who loses?
Canada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.
aljazeera.com
Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.
co.uk
Yamashita equals LPGA Tour record in dominant CPKC Women's Open win
Miyu Yamashita equaled the LPGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record in claiming a dominant, nine-stroke victory in the CPKC Women's Open..
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Pakistan’s army chief Munir returns to Iran: Can he break US war deadlock?
Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.
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How do you vaccinate 1,000 tiny penguins against bird flu in the wild? It’s ‘really tricky’ but there is a way
Phillip Island’s ‘iconic’ little penguins get first bird flu vaccinations in what is thought to be largest program of its kindFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking...
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David Olusoga’s extraordinary new show: best podcasts of the week
The historian shares the astonishing story of a Peterloo massacre survivor. Plus, a delightfully wholesome new pod that is ‘Desert Island Discs … for words’From the People’s History Museum, this se...
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The Disappearers by Marlon James review – a scorching exposé of homophobia in Jamaica
This Booker-listed epic set in Aids-era Kingston is a triumph – bitter, bawdy and ravishingly queer“A sense of sweep,” replied Marlon James, when asked what moves him most in literature. “Sweep isn...
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On Donetsk’s ‘life or death’ highway with the Khyzhak brigade – photo essay
The road to Konstyantynivka in Donetsk, Ukraine, is a perilous journey for the Khyzhak brigade – a mobile unit tasked with shooting down Russian drones to cover soldiers’ rotations or moving armour...
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McIlroy rues 'stupid decision' after PGA Tour near-miss to Clark
Rory McIlroy admitted he is still not happy with his swing heading into the season-ending Tour Championship, despite narrowly missing out on victory at the BMW Championship.
skysports.com
Scientists just imaged the hidden quantum shape of a molecule
Researchers have found a way to create a complete 3D image of a molecule’s wavefunction, one of quantum mechanics’ most fundamental yet elusive features. By combining advanced photoelectron measure...
sciencedaily.com
Quiz: Do you know these footballers from their haircuts?
Erling Haaland shaves off his flowing blond locks before the new Premier League season - but do you recognise these other footballers from their haircuts?
co.uk
China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.
co.uk
From welfare to prisons: the challenges for Burnham when MPs return to Commons
PM’s honeymoon period will come to an end as he makes decisions on the budget, welfare, migration and prisonsAndy Burnham has enjoyed a month-long honeymoon period since he became prime minister, w...
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Air conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in six European nations, survey finds
Poll also finds sizeable majorities who believe it should be easier to install air con in homesGiven the choice, more people across six major European nations including the UK favour encouraging th...
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How Trump's foreign policy is affecting America's relationship with its allies
NPR's Leila Fadel asks New York Times White House correspondent Peter Baker for his analysis of President Trump's foreign policy.
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Country diary: South Wales’s summer of fires will linger long in the memory | Eben Muse
Tylorstown, Rhondda Valley: These coal areas are shaped by fire and ash. I find a high point to try and survey the damageMy friend John and I are climbing Tylorstown Tip – a summit also known as Ol...
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Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m
Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the ‘Hand of God’.
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Climbers escape rockfall crossing ‘Death Pass’ on Mont Blanc
Footage filmed by a climber on Mont Blanc shows rocks cascading down the Goûter Couloir, known as ‘Death Pass’. The clim
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‘We know this movie’: Iran mocks latest US sanctions
Abbas Araghchi said new US sanctions, likely to be unveiled Monday, are like watching the 'same movie on repeat'.
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Photo of Disraeli among missing parliamentary works of art, FoI request finds
Press Association given list of 65 items from publicly owned collection that have gone missing since 2024A photograph of Benjamin Disraeli, an engraved portrait of William Wilberforce and a cartoon...
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As El Niño Dries Indonesia, Wildfires Intensify
A firefighter battles a wildfire in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra, Indonesia, earlier this month. This fire season, the country has had an unusually high number of hot spots, according to one estimate.
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Most English secondary schools are breaking healthy food rules, finds report
‘Shocking’ breaches such as sweets and crisps at breakfast uncovered just before expansion of free school mealsThree-quarters of secondary schools in England are breaking the rules on food offered...
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Revisited – Brexit: an oral history – podcast
Revisited: This year marked 10 years since the UK chose to leave the EU. In a series of interviews with key players from both sides, Kiran Stacey looks back on the Brexit vote that changed the coun...
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‘I didn’t miss a thing’: How Nick Haymes photographed his sons’ entire lives from verrucas to homemade hamster coffin
Bloody noses, ear cleanings, the first sproutings of armpit hair … the photographer reveals how he captured his two babies growing into boys and then menNot many family photo albums open with image...
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Dan Tiernan: Quartz and All review – a furious comedy show about healing crystals
Monkey Barrel Comedy, EdinburghThe frenetic Mancunian turns to quartz in search of inner peace – but his standup remains as crude and self-loathing as everI’ve seen two prominent comedians on this...
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AI is coming for your glasses
Big Tech thinks wearables are the gateway to artificial intelligence. Critics call it cringe stalkerware
ft.com
UK statistics agency turns to AI to cut costs and improve data
ONS says technology will help save thousands of hours a year as it seeks to strengthen core output
ft.com
US widens AI-driven investment gap with Europe
The bloc struggles to keep up with US spending on high-tech equipment and facilities
ft.com
Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan
The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.
co.uk
Wrexham hunt quality to end tough transfer window
Wrexham chief executive Mike Williamson says their relatively quiet transfer window is a result of competing against bigger clubs for top-level talent.
co.uk
Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 people to evacuate
A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert.
aljazeera.com
Mark Ruffalo fires back at Paramount Skydance after it accuses him of using ‘antisemitic tropes’
Actor says highlighting role of Oracle CEO Larry Ellison in media company’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery has been ‘dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel’Mark Ruffalo has fired back at Paramo...
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Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs?
As Kenya courts data-centre investment, communities fear growing pressure on an already stressed water system.
aljazeera.com
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.
co.uk
Ebola cases in DRC hit 5,515 as Pope Leo urges global action to save lives
Case fatality rate climbs to nearly 48 percent in DRC, meaning almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying.
aljazeera.com
Shein plans to raise $1.8bn in Hong Kong IPO
Fast-fashion retailer’s previous attempts to list in New York and London faced opposition
ft.com
India crushes cockroach dissent as ‘Fix Schools’ campaign riles Modi
The Cockroach Janta Party’s ‘Fix the Schools’ campaign in India is facing pushback from BJP leaders and supporters.
aljazeera.com
NASA is about to launch a powerful new eye on the universe
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has been cleared for final launch preparations ahead of a targeted August 30 liftoff aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy. The powerful new observatory will probe cosmic expans...
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Trump to award Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II astronauts
The Artemis II crew will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor after becoming the first humans in more than 50 years to travel beyond the Moon. Their 10-day Orion mission also carried them...
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Tokayev allies head for landslide victory in Kazakhstan elections
Exit polls give Kazakhstan’s pro-Tokayev Adilet party about 70 percent of the vote in the parliamentary elections.
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Scheffler, McIlroy, Fitzpatrick? Who wins PGA Tour Player of the Year award?
Rory McIlroy insists it’s ‘all to play for’ in the race to be crowned PGA Tour Player of the Year, but who is still in contention for the coveted Jack Nicklaus Award
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Iran war live: Iranian parliament advances plans for Hormuz service fees
Draft law says ships of countries permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will pay for services provided by Iran.