Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
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Worker Dies After Accident With Plane at Montreal Airport
The authority that operates Montréal-Trudeau International Airport said a worker employed by Samsic, a company that provides support services, was killed in an accident on Monday.
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U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil
A gas station in Tehran on Tuesday. The United States imposed a monthslong blockade on Iran’s shipments of oil, the nation’s economic engine.
nytimes.com
New Next-Gen Dish Adds Muscle to NASA’s Deep Space Network
NASA’s Deep Space Network facility in California is marking the addition of a brand new 34-meter-wide (114-foot-wide) radio frequency antenna to the agency’s deep space communications and navigatio...
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'Truly honoured' - Shaw wins PFA player of the year award
Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw reacts to winning her second PFA player of the year award in three seasons.
co.uk
Brazil fines TikTok $30m for child data privacy violations
Owner ByteDance ordered to erase illegally obtained child data in Brazil as crackdown on tech giants intensifies.
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Len Brown, the Kidlike Creator of ‘Mars Attacks,’ Dies at 84
He brought a juvenile creative sensibility to the Topps Chewing Gum company, where he was able to unerringly predict what would appeal to adolescents.
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Coventry survive Plymouth scare to progress in Carabao Cup
Premier League new boys Coventry survived an EFL Cup second-round scare at League One Plymouth before easing through 4-2 at Home Park.
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Hull require penalties to overcome stubborn Stoke
Premier League new boys Hull followed up their 2-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday by knocking Stoke out of the Carabao Cup on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the bet365 Stadium.
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US judge blocks Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
The amended law was an attempt by state Republicans to crack down on unproven claims of voting by noncitizens.
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Who was the ‘Queen of Country’ Dolly Parton?
‘Queen of Country’ has died at 80 in Nashville, her family and representatives announced.
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Seven killed in Gaza as Israeli strike ‘destroys’ aid supply warehouse
Health Ministry warns of 'complete collapse of the basic necessities of life' in Gaza as Israel's attacks continue.
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Cardiff's Anyadike, 15, sets new EFL Cup record as youngest player
Cardiff City's Noah Anyadike, 15, becomes the youngest player in EFL Cup history after starting their second-round defeat against Norwich City.
co.uk
US soldier who called for Trump impeachment facing military charges
Major Jason Watson faces charges under rarely-used military law prohibiting criticism of the US president.
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Leeds get deserved breakthrough vs Forest through lovely James finish!
Dan James claims a well-deserved breakthrough for Leeds in their Carabao Cup tie against Nottingham Forest.
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'A huge award' - O'Reilly named PFA young player of the year
Manchester City and England full-back Nico O'Reilly says "it feels amazing" after receiving the 2026 PFA young player of the year award.
co.uk
Nigeria launches operation to rescue 600 kidnapped victims
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a rescue operation on Tuesday for victims of 600-person mass abduction.
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'What a finish!' - Dowell's 'special' strike brings Hull level
Kieran Dowell brings Hull level in their Carabao Cup clash with Stoke City.
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New US sanctions signal Trump desperation on Iran, experts say
Economic escalation is unlikely to force the Iranian government to capitulate to US demands, according to experts.
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Dolly Parton Wanted to Share Her Story on Broadway. She Still Will.
The score of “Dolly: An Original Musical” is a mix of her hit songs and new numbers she wrote for the production.
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USA vs. Canada
Our Canada bureau chief tells us how the countries got into a trade war and how people north of the border are experiencing the rift.
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NASA Invites Media to LunaRecycle Challenge Finale Event in Alabama
NASA will announce the winners of the final phase of its LunaRecycle Challenge on Friday, Aug. 28, at The University of Alabama (UA) Lee Styslinger College of Engineering in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. La...
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Dolly Parton, beloved US country music icon, dies at 80
Parton won worldwide acclaim for her songwriting, colorful public persona, and reputation for warmth and generosity.
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What challenge do ‘cockroach’ protests pose for India’s PM Modi?
Youth-led movement plans more demonstrations for next month.
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All Blacks need late surge to avoid shock defeat to Lions
New Zealand fought back from an 18-point deficit in the second half to beat the Lions 41-35 and avoid a shock defeat at Ellis Park on Tuesday.
skysports.com
Why do some Labour MPs want electoral reform and will it happen?
Despite the policy not being included in the party’s 2024 manifesto, Andy Burnham is under pressure to act Andy Burnham is facing new pressure to act over electoral reform, with nearly 100 of his M...
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Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days
Exclusive: Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster electionWhy do some Labour MPs want electoral reform and will it happen?Andy Burnham will face an imm...
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Video: US country music legend Dolly Parton dies
US country music star Dolly Parton has died aged 80, her family have announced in a video on social media.
aljazeera.com
NASA Ames’ Contributions to Roman’s Mission
Set to launch on Sunday, Aug. 30, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will empower astronomers to explore vast regions of the cosmos and settle essential questions in the areas of dark energy,...
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More than 1,300 people arrested by ICE in Virginia and Maryland
More than 1,300 people were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Virginia and Maryland.
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Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks
The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.
co.uk
Two unvaccinated people die of measles in US state of Pennsylvania
Experts warn that declining vaccination rates have opened the door for resurgence of disease once largely eradicated.
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India police clash with protesters a month after Gen Z demonstrations
Police used water cannons and batons as a few thousand protesters broke through security barricades in Bihar's capital.
aljazeera.com
Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ feature aims to make editing Reels less tedious
Instagram is making one of the most tedious parts of creating Reels easier. The company announced Tuesday in a Threads post that it’s rolling out “First Draft,” a new editing feature that automatic...
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Stability AI, maker of image generator Stable Diffusion, raises $76 million in fresh funding
The company's new fundraising total now stands at $232 million.
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SpaceX commits $100bn to Louisiana space base
Elon Musk’s rocket conglomerate plans its second launch complex to support more Starship launches
ft.com
Airstrikes and Illegal Mining Add to Myanmar’s Troubles
Destroyed buildings after military airstrikes in May in Kyauktaw, a town in Myanmar’s western Rakhine State.
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NASA Ames Experts Available for Roman Space Telescope Interviews
NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley invites media to learn more about NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, scheduled to launch Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, from NASA’s Kennedy...
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Forest agree club-record deal for Chelsea's Delap
Nottingham Forest have agreed a club-record deal to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea.
skysports.com
Syria’s economy poised for improvement after US sanctions removal
Removal of US sanctions offers Syria a chance to fully rejoin the global financial system after years of isolation.
aljazeera.com
Littler's Players Championship hopes dented
Luke Littler loses to Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals of the 27th Players Championship contest of the year.
co.uk
Your vote matters! Decide which Audience Choice sessions will make it to TechCrunch Founder Summit
Each year, we get a huge influx of applicants to speak at TechCrunch’s events, and this year’s Founder Summit in Boston on November 4 will be no different!
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The US Just Recorded Its First 2 Measles Deaths This Year
The fatalities come amidst declining vaccination rates and calls from President Donald Trump to split up the MMR vaccine.
wired.com
Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US ‘terror’ list, says al-Sharaa
Removal of decades-old designation offers major sanctions relief for Syria, aiming to boost post-war reconstruction.
aljazeera.com
Dolly Parton – a life in pictures
The country music star, actor and philanthropist’s long and varied career spanned decadesDolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80Country music legend Dolly Parton dies age...
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Dolly Parton’s peerless career turned country music cliches inside out | Alexis Petridis
Beneath the wig and rhinestones, Parton was the genius behind strings of classic songs from Jolene to I Will Always Love You that continue to inspire new artistsDolly Parton, US country star, actor...
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Tonight marks your last chance to save up to $300 on a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
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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AI to fuel global growth as investment spreads beyond US, IMF says
Managing director Kristalina Georgieva expects world economy to weather energy crisis ignited by Iran war
ft.com
Dolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80
Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 also invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causesAlexis Petridis on Dolly Parton’s peerless career whic...
theguardian.com
Dolly Parton, Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton in 1975. She was likened to the Big Rock Candy Mountain, the Depression-era symbol of abundance. Her music confronted privation and loss even as it radiated possibility and hope.
nytimes.com
NASA’s Pandora Mission Begins Study of Exoplanets, Host Stars
Pandora, NASA’s newest exoplanet mission and the first satellite to launch through the agency’s Astrophysics Pioneers program, is now making unique observations of worlds beyond our solar system an...
nasa.gov
Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.
co.uk
Claude Cowork finally remembers what you told the app in chat
Anthropic is giving Claude a shared memory across chat and Cowork, so users no longer have to repeatedly brief the AI on projects, preferences, and other context.
techcrunch.com
Robert Skidelsky, Definitive Biographer of Keynes, Dies at 86
An economic historian and political maverick, he was a sometimes polarizing public intellectual and a member of the House of Lords.
nytimes.com
Littler's bid for historic PDC majors sweep suffers blow with PC27 exit
Luke Littler's bid to qualify for the Players Championship Finals, and keep alive his hopes of claiming a historic clean sweep of PDC major titles in 2026, suffered a blow with a quarter-final exit...
skysports.com
Fatah, Dahlan bloc hold reconciliation talks ahead of Palestinian elections
Fatah and Dahlan's Democratic Reform hold talks in Alamein as fears grow over a potential opposition coalition.
aljazeera.com
India’s Summer of Youth Protests Is Boiling Over
Police used water cannons to disperse protesters in Patna, India, on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Most US Democrats in early 2028 primary states oppose aid to Israel: Poll
Survey indicates majority of Democrats in first six states to vote for 2028 nominee believe Israel committing genocide.
aljazeera.com
UK to warn citizens to stock up on food amid threat from climate crisis and hostile states
Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for most vulnerableUK citizens will be told to stock up on tinned food and take step...
theguardian.com
South Carolina U.S. senate runoff election will test Trump's endorsement
The primary runoff in South Carolina between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman is another test of President Trump's influence. He's backing Darline, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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South Carolina U.S. senate runoff election will test Trump's endorsement
The primary runoff in South Carolina between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman is another test of President Trump's influence. He's backing Darline, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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Council investigates Reform's 'Farage Fest'
The organisers of "Farage Fest" – a victory party and rally for the Reform UK leader after the Clacton by-election – are being investigated for failing to get permission to hold it.
co.uk
Sanctions or missiles? Why Gulf may not relish Trump’s new Iran approach
As Washington pressures Tehran, Gulf states weigh sanctions against the risk of escalation.
aljazeera.com
Life360 expands pet tracking with new $8 scannable tags and zoomie alerts
Life360’s new $7.99 scannable pet tags alert families when a lost pet is found and share its last known location, while new care-tracking features help households keep tabs on feeding, walks, medic...
techcrunch.com
Irish FA withdraws support for Infantino
The Irish Football Association says it is "time for change" at Fifa and they will not be voting for president Gianni Infantino's re-election next year.
co.uk
Photos: Rohingya refugees rally nine years after Myanmar exodus
Tens of thousands of Rohingya in Bangladesh protest, demanding safe return to Myanmar's Rakhine state.
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£1.5m-rated Abdulmalik asks to leave Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood forward Abdul Abdulmalik says he is "capable of reaching the top" after the National League side reject a £1.5m offer from Swedish club Djurgarden.
co.uk
Galactic Gems Glisten in New Gallery From NASA’s Chandra
Galaxies are like cosmic gems, each with characteristics including size and shape that make them distinct. A new gallery released today from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes di...
nasa.gov
Students clash with police in India in a new protest over exam leaks
Hundreds of students clashed with police on Tuesday in India’s Bihar state over alleged paper leaks in an exam.
aljazeera.com
London bus drivers resume strike over heatwave working amid fears over air con deal
Drivers concerned that bus operator’s offer to retrofit cabs on 730 buses will not be complete by next summerLondon bus drivers have resumed strike action over having to work in high temperatures,...
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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman
Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
co.uk
Nevada wildfire contained to 27 percent as thousands still displaced
The third wildfire in two weeks devastates neighbourhoods across Reno, home to major entertainment and casino resorts.
aljazeera.com
Retiring Wawrinka 'forever grateful' to US Open despite no wildcard
Stan Wawrinka says his US Open triumph will "forever be one of the greatest moments of my life" after missing out on a wildcard for a farewell appearance in New York.
co.uk
That fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is actually just malware
Grand Theft Auto fans, eager for news about one of the most anticipated video games of all time, appear especially vulnerable to this new cyberattack.
techcrunch.com
Chinese robot Tiangong clocks sub-9-second 100 metres in Beijing
Chinese robot seven-tenths of a second faster than the 9.58-second men's world record set by Usain Bolt in 100m.
aljazeera.com
Infantino’s presidency under threat: FIFA elections, challengers, dates
Amid waning support and growing criticism, the FIFA chief looks to hold onto his powerful position in world football.
aljazeera.com
John Irvin obituary
British film-maker and director of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy who was described by Alec Guinness as having ‘balls behind the camera’Bouncing from war zone reportage to cold war espionage, Hollywood...
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Pacific Fusion’s next fusion machine could clear a key hurdle to commercial power
Fusion startup Pacific Fusion broke ground on a demonstration facility in New Mexico that it says will generate enough energy to power itself.
techcrunch.com
Jill Gomez obituary
Soprano with razor-sharp articulation who created lead roles including the Duchess of Argyll in Powder Her FaceA lustrous vocal quality, combined with an alluring, exuberant stage presence, ensured...
theguardian.com
Gaza marks one year since Mariam Dagga was killed in Israeli strike
A ceremony was held in Gaza to mark one year since an Israeli double strike killed 22 Palestinians in a hospital.
aljazeera.com
The drip-drip US debt crisis
Rising deficits and debt-servicing costs no longer seem to have the power to restore prudence
ft.com
The Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Is a Step Toward Chaos in the Midterms
The Supreme Court has removed one roadblock from the Trump administration’s attempts to impose severe restrictions on voting.
wired.com
Canada Fires Back in Trade War Against Trump With Up to 50% Tariffs
The U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Plant in Clairton, Pa. Canada has announced it will impose retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 percent on hundreds of American products including steel.
nytimes.com
US launches Economic war on Iran
The US says it has launched ‘Operation Economic Outcast’, expanding sanctions on Iran
aljazeera.com
One year since Gaza journalist killed by Israel
It’s been one year since AP journalist Mariam Dagga was killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.
aljazeera.com
Badenoch plotted to remove Sunak as PM months before election, book claims
Anthony Seldon’s book alleges Badenoch asked fellow Tory ministers ‘if anyone was interested in changing the captain’Kemi Badenoch plotted with fellow Conservative cabinet ministers to remove Rishi...
theguardian.com
Canada announces $20bn retaliatory tariffs as US trade war escalates
Hundreds of US goods will face increased levies after September 8
ft.com
NSW’s koala national park will protect threatened species and cap logging across the state. Could the Greens really block it? | Adam Morton
The Albanese government approved a proposal allowing the park to create carbon credits worth hundreds of millions of dollars, sparking a schism among environmentalistsWhat qualifies as a win in env...
theguardian.com
‘The whole world is becoming rightwing and anti-gay’: William Yang on 60 years of capturing LGBTQ+ life
Yang has taken more than 500,000 photographs since he first moved to Sydney in the late 1960s and now devotes most of his time to untangling the pastAs a young adult, William Yang discovered that h...
theguardian.com
Gamma acquires Accel-backed design startup Lica
Lica co-founders are going to work on Gamma's new research team.
techcrunch.com
Astronauts Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot on Spacewalk
From left, Expedition 75 flight engineers Anil Menon of NASA (partially obscured and wearing the spacesuit with a red stripe on the legs) and Sophie Adenot of ESA (European Space Agency) work toget...
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‘Embarrassing’: US officials recoil fromTrump’s Canada attacks
Deepening trade war between two long-term allies descends into insults and recrimination
ft.com
Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania
Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.
co.uk
Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America during Canada trade war
Lake Ontario borders both the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York.
aljazeera.com
Tour Championship will be played in a match play format from 2028
The PGA Tour has announced that the Tour Championship will be played in a two-week match play format as part of a new season-ending structure which will be implemented from the 2028 season.
skysports.com
Ali G: Who Iz I? trailer reveals return of Sacha Baron Cohen’s prank-playing rudeboy
Comedian returns in new film, adding a retired US general to a list of pranked celebrities that include Buzz Aldrin and Donald TrumpThe first full trailer for Ali G: Who Iz I? has been released onl...
theguardian.com
LIV returnees should 'eat humble pie' - Faldo
Sir Nick Faldo says LIV golfers seeking a return to the DP World Tour may have to "eat a bit of humble pie" before regaining eligibility for the European-based circuit.
co.uk
OpenAI’s Jalapeño chip is built for fast inference at scale, benchmarks show
Tested on Semianalysis’s InferenceX benchmark, Jalapeño registered both more tokens per user and more throughput per kilowatt than the currently available state-of-the art.
techcrunch.com
US military transport plane arrives in Moscow in rare occurrence
A US military C-17 transport plane has mysteriously landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport from Riga, Latvia
aljazeera.com
DHS acknowledges the noncitizen numbers it touted on voter rolls were inflated
The Trump administration claimed to have found 250,000 noncitizens on the voter rolls in four states. But the agency's communications with states since then indicate that data was preliminary.
npr.org
The cat that fought Mussolini: how the Wulz photography sisters weaponised the family pet
Wanda and Marion Wulz defied the unbridled patriarchy of fascist Italy by shooting dancers, fencers and other famous women – as well as their cat Mucincina‘In those fascist times,” says Federica Mu...
theguardian.com
Apple debuts its ‘most powerful chip ever’ in M5 Ultra and M6
Apple unveils these new processors alongside an updated Mac Mini and Mac Studio.
techcrunch.com
‘Not any old vermin’: rats numbers are on the rise thanks to global heating – and poison may not be the answer
Robert Corrigan has been dealing with the ‘smart’ rodents all his life – and believes there are better solutions to deal with the growing infestation in the world’s cities“The rodents have paid for...
theguardian.com
Can Trump’s ‘economic D-day’ force Iran to capitulate?
Tehran made no concessions as a result of ‘maximum pressure’ sanctions eight years ago. Few expect it to yield this time
ft.com
Apple’s latest Mac Mini runs on a new M6 chip, and starts at $899
The base model of the Mac Mini comes with 256GB of storage, 16GB of RAM, and costs $899.
techcrunch.com
Real Madrid’s Mourinho ‘happy’ with transfers despite Rodri miss
Yan Diomande topped Real's transfers, and Jose Mourinho says he is happy despite missing out on Rodri to Barcelona.
aljazeera.com
How Israel’s Netanyahu weaponises religion in his war rhetoric
Israeli prime minister has used ancient religious texts to validate pre-emptive warfare and bypass international law.
aljazeera.com
Popcorn and cartoons: A Gaza cinema gives girls a brief escape from war
A group of displaced girls in Gaza finds moments of joy, safety, and self-expression at a weekly movie screening.
aljazeera.com
U.S. Removes Syria From Its List of Terrorism Sponsors
A small market in Homs, Syria, in 2025, with the scars of the civil war evident.
nytimes.com
‘We can’t breathe’: Indonesians battle wildfire haze
Wildfires are raging across Indonesia, affecting at least 10 provinces and blanketing communities in hazardous haze.
aljazeera.com
Baumgardner to face undefeated Turhan as blockbuster Dubois showdown nears
Alycia Baumgardner will move up a division to fight Elif Nur Turhan for her IBF lightweight world title on November 8 in a seismic move that brings a blockbuster showdown with Caroline Dubois a ste...
skysports.com
Andy Dunn’s startup Pie becomes less of an events app and more of a social network
The social app founded by Bonobos co-founder Andy Dunn is expanding beyond events with new digital homes for groups to connect, organize, and make plans.
techcrunch.com
Accel-backed Keenable is indexing the web for AI agents
Now exiting stealth mode with a $26 million seed round, Keenable has been building a vast web search index for AI agents.
techcrunch.com
Apple Mac Mini M6 and Mac Studio M5 Ultra: Specs, Price, Release Date
Apple’s Mac Mini and Mac Studio have been tough to buy for months, but updated versions have arrived. Both include new chips optimized for AI, with the M6 Mac Mini getting a $200 price bump.
wired.com
Integrating Model-Based Systems Engineering and Fault Management to Enable Autonomous Space Missions
Fully autonomous space mission operations require the ability to detect faults and compensate for them without human intervention. To address this challenge and provide model-based support for syst...
nasa.gov
What to expect in elections in South Carolina, Georgia and Oklahoma
These special and run-off elections will continue setting the stage for November's midterm elections.
aljazeera.com
Fiat Ventures combines venture and advisory divisions into new brand, raises $35M Fund II
In an environment where emerging fund managers struggle to attract LP attention, FGV is betting that a different venture model can help it lure LPs.
techcrunch.com
UK to back Ukraine with missile blueprints amid Russia-Ukraine strikes
UK PM Andy Burnham visited Kyiv on his first foreign trip, pledging to give cruise missile designs to Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
We asked our climate reporters to highlight one idea for positive change. We got a chronicle of global transformation
There are countless initiatives around the world that can inspire people and spur them into action. Amid the devastation of the climate crisis, our journalists strive to highlight these stories of...
theguardian.com
How water becomes a weapon of war
A Palestinian spring now fills a swimming pool that belongs to Israeli settlers. AJLabs on how water became a weapon.
aljazeera.com
Rohingya refugees demand justice, dignity at Cox’s Bazar protest
The United Council of Rohingya refugee group says it organised the protest to highlight 'ongoing humanitarian crisis'.
aljazeera.com
Kit Harington to replace Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series
Actor best known as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones will now play Gilderoy Lockhart in show’s second seasonKit Harington will replace Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter television series, after the S...
theguardian.com
US fossil fuel lobbyists also represent hundreds of cities fighting for climate damages
Local governments working with firms also linked to fossil fuel giants, analysis of federal lobbying disclosures showsCongressional lobbyists working for fossil fuel firms that are exacerbating the...
theguardian.com
Fitbit founders launch Luffu Link, an LTE health and safety band
Luffu Link combines all day health sensing, voice logging, location awareness, and the ability to get help from trusted contacts into a single device, all without needing a phone nearby.
techcrunch.com
‘The world seems to be ready’: An interview with OpenAI head of product Thibault Sottiaux
TechCrunch talks agents, UX, and reporting to Greg Brockman with OpenAI's head of product.
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Camping trips, grief and embarrassing your kids – the fringe shows embracing every facet of fatherhood
Edinburgh comedies by Whisper Theatre, Lightning Rod Special and Olaf Falafel are exploring what it’s like to be a dad, from the hilarious and melancholic to the devastatingly accurate cringeIn a h...
theguardian.com
Brain disease in ex-NFL players 'higher than previously shown'
A new study says at least one in four ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had a degenerative brain disease but the true figure could be much higher.
co.uk
Artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong jailed for slandering ‘heroes and martyrs’
Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison after already spending two years in detentionGao Zhen, a prominent Chinese artist known for provocative sculptures of the former leader Mao Zedong, has b...
theguardian.com
Sir Billy Boston - 'the world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told'
Rugby league commentator Matt Newsum says Sir Billy Boston was a "world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told".
co.uk
Why Rohingya refugees are protesting in Cox’s Bazar, 9 years after genocide
Rohingya refugees face deep aid cuts in Bangladesh and forced evictions in Malaysia and India.
aljazeera.com
Climate-saving wonder – or €240m vanity bauble that ages like milk? The rocks set to hit Rotterdam docks
MVRDV – the firm behind Marble Arch Mound – says Rotterdam ROCKS! will inspire visitors to live sustainably. But in an era when the greenest building is the one that already exists, this tottering...
theguardian.com
Littler and Van Gerwen to headline World Series of Darts Finals
Luke Littler, Michael van Gerwen and Gerwyn Price will headline a packed field competing for a top prize of £100,000 at the 2026 World Series of Darts Finals.
skysports.com
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. as the countries' trade fight deepens
The measures come after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and threatened more after trade talks broke down on Friday.
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Store water and tinned food to prepare for emergencies, UK citizens to be told
Ministers step up work on ‘war book’ in push for resilience against extreme weather and cyber threats
ft.com
Russian stadium says it will not host Kanye concerts – but promoter says shows have not been cancelled
The controversial rapper now known as Ye was due to play two huge shows at St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena, which now states it cannot host performances for contractual reasonsThe St Petersburg stadi...
theguardian.com
As a doctor, I say this: before we even consider assisted dying, fix how we care for the most vulnerable | Zubir Ahmed
A person’s wish to die can be shaped by whether they have access to proper palliative care – and in England and Wales, too many do notZubir Ahmed is a transplant surgeon and former Labour ministerA...
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The County Prosecutors Who Became ICE Informants
Illinois prosecutors shared defendants’ personal data with federal immigration agents without criminal warrants, public disclosure, or legislative oversight.
wired.com
Several states will decide voter ID ballot measures this year
Voters in at least six states will soon decide ballot measures related to voter ID — the largest number of voter ID measures in a single year. The tally includes three prominent swing states.
npr.org
Sir Billy Boston dies aged 92
Iconic rugby league player Sir Billy Boston has died aged 92.
skysports.com
Sir Billy Boston: Career highlights and reflections on a great
The story of one of the greatest players of rugby league, with video highlights and personal reflections from Sir Billy Boston who has died aged 92.
co.uk
Kolisi, Pollard return as Springboks look to level NZ Test series
Siya Kolisi is in line to return as captain with Handre Pollard in at fly-half for South Africa's must-win second Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
skysports.com
Leeds and Rangers co-owner jailed after prostitution arrest
Jed York pleaded no contest to two charges in Ohio after being arrested for soliciting prostitution.
co.uk
Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, giant of resistance art, dies aged 79
Sliman Mansour's art captured the essence of Palestine, blending ancient traditions with modern themes of resistance.
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Fishy business: who really profits when sardines go viral? - video
Once a cheap store-cupboard staple, sardines are fast becoming a luxury food item. Last year, #SardineGirlSummer saw influencers promoting the health benefits of sardinemaxxing, while sardinecore b...
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US building twice as much gas-fired capacity as China in AI boom, analysis finds
There has been a 76% increase in under-construction gas-fired projects amid ‘frenzy’ to build more datacentersThe US has surged ahead of China in the building of new gas-fired power generation, lar...
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Rise of the Footsoldier: Retribution review – never-ending hardman-on-a-mission franchise heads to Ibiza
The seventh in the series takes longstanding lead gangster Tate, played to the hilt as always by Craig Fairbrass, to the White Isle to knock some heads togetherThe seventh instalment in this seemin...
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Border Wall Construction Threatens 6,000 Years of History on Private Lands
Archeologists are confronting an “unfathomable” loss as border wall construction is set to cut across ranches that are home to unique historical sites, many of which haven’t been fully studied.
wired.com
Roadblocks and burning tyres in Libya protests over power cuts
Roadblocks and burning tyres in Libya protests over power cuts
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Indonesia battles haze as wildfires rage across South Sumatra forests
Indonesia deploys prayers and emergency measures to combat South Sumatra's raging wildfires and hazardous haze.
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Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could face attacks
Russia says UK decision to share missile blueprints with Ukraine is evidence of direct military involvement in the war.
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It Should Be Harder to Apply for a Job. No, Really
Thanks to a dwindling supply of open roles, “one-click” applications, and the rise of artificial intelligence, it’s easier than ever to apply for a job. We’re all paying the price.
wired.com
Legendary rugby league winger Boston dies aged 92
Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston, one of the game's greatest try scorers, dies aged 92.
co.uk
Who are Iran’s top trading partners US would need to target to isolate it?
The US wants to isolate Iran from the global economy. Here is who Tehran trades with, and how much is at stake.
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Spirit Airlines Wants to Sell Its Data to Google. Former Flight Attendants Are Freaked Out
“It never crossed my mind that they would be so bold as to sell our private data for AI,” says one former Spirit Airlines flight attendant.
wired.com
Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk
Older adults who received the Shingrix shingles vaccine were 24% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over four years in a study of more than 500,000 people. Researchers estimate the differenc...
sciencedaily.com
‘Enough is enough’: Kenya nurses strike over pay and working conditions
Shiru Kihara, a nurse in Kenya, explains why she and thousands of other nurses are on strike demanding fair pay.
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Christian Convert Who Fled Iran and Was Deported By Trump Finds New Home
Artemis Ghasemzadeh at her new home on Denman Island near Vancouver.
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Christian Convert Who Fled Iran and Was Deported By Trump Finds New Home
Artemis Ghasemzadeh at her new home on Denman Island near Vancouver.
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What Happened to the Coveted Western Tanks Sent to Ukraine?
Soldiers replacing the engine of a Leopard tank at a repair and storage facility in the Kharkiv region last month.
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Silence, Wolves and the Wild East: Hiking in Portugal’s Côa Valley
A trek in a remote corner of the Iberian Peninsula brought a writer face-to-face with ancient oaks, rewilding efforts and prehistoric cave art.
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A Pocket Full of Slagford – a retro-futurist take on Thatcher-era northern England
Developer Patrick Grant was born in Australia and lives in New Zealand, but a childhood of British TV inspired him to set a comedy game in a bleak vision of the northSomething is amiss in the dingy...
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‘Environmental violence’: inside the fight to save indigenous land from becoming a nuclear dumping ground
New documentary To Use a Mountain spotlights the pain and triumph of resisting government efforts to turn parts of rural US into disposal sitesNuclear energy was supposed to be our salvation, human...
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From Scotland, I look at England’s water privatisation disaster. I wish you had done what we did | Devi Sridhar
Listening to debate, you’d think bringing English water companies into public ownership was a radical socialist idea. Here, we call it common senseProf Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health...
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How did all nine new managers fare in Premier League openers?
Who impressed and who has work to do? BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at how the nine new managerial appointments fared on the opening week of the Premier League season.
co.uk
Nvidia, Supermicro employees charged over export of AI servers to China
Taiwanese authorities indict nine people over alleged chip smuggling scheme.
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From ‘old people music’ to owning the streets: 60 years of Notting Hill carnival and me
As a child, being taken to the Caribbean celebration was a drag. But once sound systems arrived in the 1970s, it became an unmissable yearly pilgrimage offering a sense of freedomMy earliest memori...
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Leeds and Rangers co-owner York arrested
Leeds United and Rangers co-owner Jed York was arrested over the weekend in Ohio and pleaded no contest to misdemeanour charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.
skysports.com
What does your Premier League club still need in the transfer window?
BBC Sport takes a look at what each of the Premier League clubs still need before the summer transfer window shuts in seven days.
co.uk
Government lays out housing plans but Burnham backtracks on social renting pledge – UK politics live
£10bn for housing with 60% social renting is at odds with PM’s previous call for programme to be spent entirely on social homesGood morning and welcome to the UK politics live blog.The government h...
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Pakistan says significant progress made in talks on Iran-US war
The talks were held during a daylong diplomatic mission to Tehran by Pakistan’s army chief and interior minister.
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Rohingya refugees protest, nine years after exodus to Bangladesh
Rohingya refugees protest, nine years after exodus to Bangladesh
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Seam me up, Scotty! After 60 years, Star Trek has had a muppet takeover. About time too
Star Wars has embraced the magic of puppetry since the 70s, but Trekkers have been starved of any muppet action … until now. The creators of Strange New Worlds talk about boldly sewing where no one...
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Global ocean temperatures hit record high as El Nino intensifies
Copernicus warns of 'unprecedented strain' on world's oceans as El Nino and climate change drive up sea temperatures.
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Australia Bans Generative A.I. From Official Music Charts
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which oversees the charts of the country’s most popular music, said the changes will apply from Friday.
nytimes.com
Soft Spot review – this wine-glass circus has a lot of bottle
Zoo Southside, EdinburghA handstand artist and a juggler slide, toss, stack and stand on umpteen glasses without a drop of wine in sightThis Swedish circus two-hander begins with the performers off...
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Feminism for a World on Fire by Natasha Walter review – hope amid the hopelessness
A writer and activist takes stock of women’s rights in these changing, troubled times It has become increasingly difficult to change our minds, to question our own views or to find common ground wi...
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Triage by Claudia Rankine review – how should we respond to the world’s atrocities?
The American poet and essayist weaves memoir, fiction, criticism and lyrical lament into a tale of friendship in an age of existential crisis“Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or&...
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Smyth to have more competition for Saints role
The New Orleans Saints sign two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson to compete with Charlie Smyth for the side's starting kicker position.
co.uk
Burnham plans trip to New York as Ukraine pleads for US-made missiles
UK prime minister ‘likely’ to travel to US in September, after meeting Zelenskyy and saying supply problem is ‘fixable’Andy Burnham has said he plans to travel to the US next month to join European...
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The war on ‘loudcasting’ phones can be won, but it will take some very British nudging | Dan Hancox
Although mobiles blared in public are nothing new, this crop of headphone-dodging irritants are truly maddening. It’s time to take them on‘Interesting cities can’t be quiet”, runs one of grime DJ a...
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The Iran war is bringing cyberwarfare into critical infrastructure
Recent attacks in the UK and the US demonstrate critical vulnerabilities that governments need to urgently address.
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Fulham vs Chelsea: Alonso starts new era with thrilling 3–2 win
Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer on target as Chelsea open scoring within 31 seconds of the match in London.
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'Change is necessary' - players unite against Fifa
A number of current and former footballers unite against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating that "change is necessary" at the global governing body.
co.uk
Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds in Dream’s win over Sparks
Reese broke Chamique Holdsclaw's record of 24 rebounds and added 11 points for her 27th double-double of the season.
aljazeera.com
Libya factions draft initial election pact amid lingering mistrust
Libyan factions sign an initial an election pact, but divided institutions and deep legal gaps threaten its execution.
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Zip Wire review – cancer-curing scientist is on the hook for cable-dangle thriller
This nonsensical film sees an OCD-afflicted scientist fending off assassins while hanging from an aerial wire, and fails to get pulses racing for even a minuteIn this silly, low-adrenaline thriller...
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‘Why isn’t there hip-hop in 3/4 time?’: the groups reinventing a Polish folk dance for the modern age
The oberek is a traditional dance beloved of state folk ensembles – but a new generation of musicians is reconfiguring its music into wild new forms, merging folk steps with electronics and the sou...
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Australia’s music charts ban AI-made songs amid backlash over Madonna cover
Tracks that use AI in a 'supporting role' will still be eligible for inclusion in the official charts.
aljazeera.com
OnlyFans owner received $700mn in dividends before his death this year
Streaming platform used by sex workers has 5mn creator accounts according to latest annual results
ft.com
The Olympic champion re-building her body in a bid for LA 2028
Imogen Grant's event, lightweight rowing has been removed from the Olympic calendar. Instead of making weight, now she has to gain it to compete.
co.uk
France and Saudi Arabia plan Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris
France and Saudi Arabia plan to invest $7bn in three amusement parks near Paris, including one based on Japanese manga.
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Can Trump's economic war against Iran do what airstrikes and negotiations couldn't?
What a new round of U.S. sanctions could mean after nearly six months of war with Iran — and years of economic pressure on the country.
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Climate damage would obliterate any economic benefits of new North Sea fields, analysis shows
Exclusive: Economic harm of CO2 pollution from Rosebank and Jackdaw forecast to far outweigh any boost to UKThe climate damage caused by developing the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields under...
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Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts
The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.
co.uk
Syrian president thanks nation for getting off US state terror list
Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa thanks his nation for getting off US state terror list.
aljazeera.com
France, Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near Paris
Theme park project is among a raft of deals spanning energy, defence, AI and tourism signed during MBS's visit to Paris.
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How U.S.-Canada Tariff Negotiations Turned Into an All-Out Trade War
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada speaking about the trade dispute with the United States on Monday at the Davie Shipyard in Levis, Quebec.
nytimes.com
Data Centers Are Driving an Alarming Gas Power Expansion in the US
There’s no clearer sign of the data center boom than rampant gas projects that have been proposed or that are already under construction.
wired.com
The Librarians: A Very Serious Comedy! review – workplace meltdown borrows from classic sitcoms
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Well-tuned performances help along a familiar set of laughs as a rickety library gets a new manager and an inspectionThe sign says Plumstanton Library but this could...
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Europe’s heatwaves threaten insurers’ earnings, rating agency S&P says
Rise in claims linked to heat-related deaths and illness, especially among older people, could drive up premiumsEurope’s intense heatwaves could hit insurers’ earnings as companies face a rise in c...
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The ear witness: Turner-winner Lawrence Abu Hamdan and his ‘sound evidence’ exposés of human rights abuses
From killings in Gaza to the alleged use of a sonic weapon on a vigil in Belgrade, the Lebanese-British artist reveals how his work for activist group Earshot is inseparable from his artLawrence Ab...
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At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves
True figure likely to be much higher as it only covers about half of continent and does not include August totalsAt least 35,000 more people died during Europe’s four record-breaking, back-to-back...
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US grain farmers pummelled as Iran war triggers surge in costs
Middle East conflict adds to strains in America’s heartland months ahead of midterm elections
ft.com
JPMorgan eases approach on lending against shares to court AI’s new wealth
US bank shortened time horizon for SpaceX workers and investors to borrow against stock holdings and may do same for Anthropic
ft.com
NatWest plots push into US market
UK bank last week secured regulatory approval for a new American office as part of expansion plans
ft.com
US affordability tracker: the data that could decide the 2026 midterm elections
The FT is tracking changes to the cost of living that will affect American voters
ft.com
NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.
co.uk
Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to kill one of his sons
Netanyahu's claim comes after US and Israel killed Iran's supreme leader and four members of his family in Tehran.
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US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on vehicles
Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
co.uk
NASA finds Earth microbes could survive on the Moon
NASA scientists found that microbes brought by astronauts could survive in cold, shadowed niches around the Moon’s South Pole, potentially complicating future searches for pristine lunar chemistry....
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French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.
co.uk
Man killed in world’s largest annual bullfighting event in Mexico
The world’s largest open road bullfighting event turned deadly when a 29-year-old man was killed.
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The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information
Burnham, who was in Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day, said defense firm MBDA will release details on U.K.-made parts for the SCALP missile to Ukraine to help the country assemble the weapons.
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Depression may shut down the brain’s ability to make new neurons
A major study found that adults with depression show disrupted production of new neurons in the hippocampus, potentially weakening the brain’s ability to separate new experiences from painful memor...
sciencedaily.com
DRC’s constitutional battle: The fight over the 2028 vote
Tshisekedi’s reform push is fuelling a political battle over DR Congo’s 2028 succession and rules for the next election.
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Situational Awareness, star AI hedge fund that nearly imploded, now being probed by the SEC
The AI hedge fund went from "the talk of Wall Street" to "subject of federal subpoenas" faster than you can say "diversify your portfolio."
techcrunch.com
Search continues in Tunisia as migrant boat sinking sparks protests
Tunisia's Ben Guerdane reels from violent protests after a boat carrying 15 people sinks, killing at least 12.
aljazeera.com
US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
co.uk
Iran war live: US slaps new sanctions on Iran, warns Tehran trade partners
US tells countries to choose between Washington and Tehran, warns Iran's trade partners they will face consequences.
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The New Right's Grand Strategy After Trump
Civilizationism would upend America's role in the world.
foreignaffairs.com
Maximum Pressure on Iran Will Fail
Trump's war has brought American strategy to a dead end.