Tour Championship - day one highlights
Highlights from day one of the Tour Championship held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-27
Woad makes promising start at FM Championship
Lottie Woad made a strong start to the final week of play before next month's Solheim Cup by shooting a four-under opening round at the LPGA Tour's FM Championship.
skysports.com
What Our Reporter Saw After the Floods in Nepal
Our correspondent Anupreeta Das witnessed the rescue operation following the catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet, in which a torrent of debris and water carried away entire villages in just mi...
nytimes.com
Anthropic and OpenAI are joining the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the AI Stage is back to dig into the single hottest topic in the community for the past few years, presented by Google for Startups.
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Scheffler chases Lee at Tour Championship after McIlroy's mixed start
Min Woo Lee raced into the early lead at the PGA Tour’s season-ending Tour Championship, as Rory McIlroy made a mixed start to his bid for FedExCup glory.
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Fleetwood in contention as Lee leads Tour Championship
Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood shoots a four-under 66 to put himself in contention at the Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta.
co.uk
Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic has died
Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic, who was serving a life sentence for genocide and crimes against humanity.
aljazeera.com
Peter Cullen, Who Voiced Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85
Peter Cullen at the premiere of “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” in 2023. He said his brother Larry coached him on how to approach the character of Optimus Prime: “Be strong enough to be gentle.”
nytimes.com
Barcelona scraps Spain World Cup tribute amid fans’ Catalan flag support
An act supporting Catalonia's pro-independence symbol organized as Barcelona hosts first game since Spain World Cup win.
aljazeera.com
Raphinha scores again as Barcelona ease past Athletic Club in La Liga
Raphinha nets his third goal in Barcelona's first two games of new season as Athletic Club beaten 2-0 in La Liga.
aljazeera.com
'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown
A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
co.uk
Burnham announces crackdown on rogue bailiffs and ‘cowboy builders’
New rules are aimed at protecting people in debt in England and Wales and stopping homeowners being ripped offA clampdown on “rogue bailiffs” has been launched by Andy Burnham amid concerns that vu...
theguardian.com
Good Good Golf withdraw from sponsoring PGA Tour event after controversial video
Good Good Golf has withdrawn from sponsoring a PGA Tour event this autumn following its controversial video promoting a new Callaway driver.
skysports.com
Canada welcomes US shift on French language discoverability in trade talks
US trade officials downplay French language dispute, calling claims fabricated.
aljazeera.com
AI Agents Are Hacking Systems. Could That Push the US and China to Cooperate?
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” senior writer Will Knight talks his recent visit to China and the future of AI collaboration.
wired.com
Benjamin Rosen, Who Brought Venture Capital to Tech, Dies at 93
Benjamin Rosen in 1984. He played a key role in marshaling the financial resources necessary for the PC industry to take off.
nytimes.com
Survivors of Nepal Flood Left in Stunned Disbelief: ‘They All Died, and I Lived’
Residents waiting to be airlifted by helicopter in the Rasuwa district of Nepal.
nytimes.com
Rafael Manuel’s Film ‘Filipiñana’ Makes a Golf Course a Villain
The movie “Filipiñana” pits a country club’s members against its staff, using a golf course to explore the Philippines’ deep divides over land and class.
nytimes.com
US Open first-round draw with Alcaraz, Zverev, Fery, Boulter and Sabalenka playing
The full draw for the men's and women's singles tournament at the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.
skysports.com
Ipswich sign Argentina World Cup winner Palacios
Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios becomes the first World Cup winner to sign for Ipswich Town after joining from Bayer Leverkusen.
co.uk
Jury deliberating in trial of Lindsay Clancy, US woman accused of killing her children
Prosecutors argued Clancy made a calculated decision to murder the children, while the defence argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
co.uk
US Postal Service says mail-in ballot restrictions now in effect
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of changes backed by President Donald Trump, but new challenges have been filed.
aljazeera.com
High School Sports in the Heat
About 9,000 high school athletes get treatment for heat-related illnesses each year in the United States.
nytimes.com
‘Everything is covered in ash’: Indonesia wildfires leave people in crisis
Fires severely impacting people's health in West Kalimantan, with pregnant women and children particularly vulnerable.
aljazeera.com
Rivian’s CFO is leaving the company
Claire McDonough is stepping down on October 30 to pursue a new opportunity, the company said in a filing on Thursday.
techcrunch.com
Al Jazeera reporter witnesses wildfire smoke toll on kids inside Indonesia
Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from an Indonesian clinic treating children struggling to breathe amid wildfires
aljazeera.com
Trump executive order bans some foreign equipment in US energy grid
Order declares a national emergency over an 'unusual and extraordinary foreign threat' to the grid.
aljazeera.com
Jaye P. Morgan, Hit-Making Singer and Bawdy TV Personality, Dies at 94
Jaye P. Morgan in 1954 with different models of CBS microphones. The next year, she scored a batch of hits like “That’s All I Want From You” and “Danger! Heartbreak Ahead.”
nytimes.com
Zambia opposition leader questioned over ‘treason’ amid election fallout
Zambia's entire judiciary closed on Monday on the last valid day to file a court challenge against Hichilema's victory.
aljazeera.com
Video: Israeli strike kills newlywed woman in south Lebanon
A Lebanese woman has been killed, and several other people injured by Israeli strikes on Nabatieh, southern Lebanon.
aljazeera.com
US President Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
The rebrand comes as the US and Canada engage in a cross-border trade war after Trump increased tariffs last week.
aljazeera.com
Trade war between US and Canada could cost 90,000 jobs
Trump’s new 50% tariffs could put nearly 90,000 Canadian jobs at risk.
aljazeera.com
Buried in Meta’s $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids’ data
Meta’s settlement with 29 states allows it to retain certain data from children under 13 to train and test age-detection models, highlighting a privacy tradeoff built into the deal.
techcrunch.com
Barret Zoph, the Thinking Machines co-founder who defected to OpenAI, is now at Google
Zoph, who co-founded Thinking Machines Lab alongside Mira Murati and also served as the startup's CTO, led a brief stint at OpenAI and is now at Google.
techcrunch.com
Second world record of the night in Zurich goes to Russell in the 100m hurdles
American Masai Russell storms to victory in the women's 100m hurdles in a remarkable 12.09 seconds, breaking the world record at the Diamond League in Zurich.
co.uk
How a glacial collapse caused Nepal’s catastrophic floods
Scientists believe a glacier and rock collapse near the Nepal-China border triggered a massive flood.
aljazeera.com
People in Bosnia react to the death of Ratko Mladic, ‘butcher of Bosnia’
‘Even his own family should not be mourning him.’
aljazeera.com
Nepal Flood Maroons Thousands After Roads and Bridges Swept Away
Rescue workers at the scene of the flood at the Trishuli Dam in Nepal, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Dos Santos breaks 400m hurdles world record in Zurich
Brazil's Alison dos Santos breaks the 400m hurdles world record, clocking a time of 45.80 seconds at the Diamond League in Zurich.
co.uk
Dos Santos shatters 400m hurdles world record
Brazil's Alison dos Santos smashes the 400m hurdles world record with an astonishing run at the Zurich Diamond League meeting.
co.uk
Freddie Meredith: Need a Light? review – one hilarious hour of cringe
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghWatching a man labouring to strike up conversations in the smoking area of a nightclub proves not just funny but also touching and upliftingEver pretended to use your...
theguardian.com
NASA Invites Media to Turkey Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony
Turkey will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 2:30 p.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 31, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 71st country signatory. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman w...
nasa.gov
Labor Day 2026 Deals Got Me a Complete Starter Tool Kit for Under $375
I combed through the Labor Day sales to find the power tools and other essentials that cover nearly every household repair.
wired.com
Burnham recently suggested £500k political donation cap that would be ‘reduced over time’
Exclusive: Campaigners accuse prime minister of U-turn after he decided not to back funding cap in elections billAndy Burnham recently supported an even lower donations cap than previously reporte...
theguardian.com
A Georgia Cop Used Flock to Track 2 Other Cops: His Ex and Her Friend
After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers, internal investigation records show.
wired.com
Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed ‘Lake America’ in new slight to Canada
Body of water straddles border between the two countries
ft.com
Allan Little: I met dangerously fanatical Mladić early in Bosnian war
BBC special correspondent Allan Little met the "Butcher of Bosnia" in the early months of the Bosnian war.
co.uk
This Is How Anthropic Thinks AI Agents Should Navigate the Physical World
The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.
wired.com
Malaria, Likely Spread by Mosquito on Plane, Kills 2 Airport Workers in Germany
Mosquito traps had been placed at Frankfurt Airport, and any insects caught would be analyzed to find out about their species and origins, a spokesman for the airport’s operator said.
nytimes.com
Civil Servants Sworn in at NASA Ames
New civil servants and guests pose for a group photo with NASA and center leadership in the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) 80-by-120-foot test section, N221 on Aug. 24, 2026. The c...
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Doyle: Tenability can strike in Windsor feature
Our ambassador previews a busy Saturday of clashes which features the Listed August Stakes at Windsor – live on Sky Sports Racing from 4.30pm.
skysports.com
ATF declares ‘major incident’ as ransomware gang claims hack
The ATF is the latest federal government agency in recent years to notify Congress of a "major incident" involving its cybersecurity.
techcrunch.com
Russian military serviceman killed in St Petersburg car blast
This is the latest in a series of blasts targeting military personnel and others linked to Russia's war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks amid int’l hopes dialogue with US will resume
Officials review efforts being made to reduce war escalation and create 'appropriate conditions' for dialogue, Doha says
aljazeera.com
9 Things to Know About NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch at 7:26 a.m. EDT on Sunday, Aug. 30. While you wait to watch the launch, brush up on some key facts about this wide-view mission. To learn...
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OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and 100 other companies call for action to defend against rogue AI
Some of the world's largest tech companies and AI startups have come together to decry the current state of cybersecurity and to advertise a new solution that they say can ward off a new generation...
techcrunch.com
The Guardian view on the Nepal-Tibet floods: prepare for more climate-linked disasters | Editorial
Medicine, food and other supplies are the urgent priority. But the rising risks from shrinking glaciers must be faced tooThousands of people in Nepal and Tibet are in desperate need of emergency as...
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The Guardian view on energy costs: vulnerable households need help with their bills | Editorial
Soaring prices are plunging struggling families into debt. The government must support them in the short term as it invests in a clean energy futureFuelled by the consequences of Donald Trump’s dis...
theguardian.com
Fery handed nightmare opener at US Open as top stars learn opponents
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are on for a US Open collision course following Thursday's draw in New York, while Britain's Arthur Fery has been handed a nightmare opening-round clash against It...
skysports.com
Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods
A mud-deluged area in Trishuli, Nepal, on Thursday. Chunks of glacial ice, mud and rock surged down a river Wednesday, overwhelming the area.
nytimes.com
How California is preparing to fight Trump’s criticisms of the midterm vote
Trump has accused the state of 'cheating'. But election officials say they are using outreach to combat misinformation.
aljazeera.com
Google’s new Fitbit Air brings Pokémon Sleep to your wrist
Google teamed up with the Pokemon Company to introduce a special-edition Fitbit Air that works with the Pokémon Sleep app.
techcrunch.com
Obituary: Ratko Mladic, war criminal convicted of Srebrenica genocide, dies
Ratko Mladic a Bosnian Serb war criminal, has died in prison aged 84.
aljazeera.com
Hoomanely’s building a smart feeding bowl and an AI platform to help owners spot when their pup is sick
Hoomanely has developed a smart bowl to measure and record dogs' feeding data, then tells owners if behaviors change.
techcrunch.com
OpenAI Is Developing a ‘Persistent’ AI Agent
Code reviewed by WIRED reveals the company is developing a feature that enables Codex to continue working proactively until it is “put to sleep.”
wired.com
Speed of Nepal’s Flash Floods Likely Overwhelmed Warning System, Experts Say
Damage following flash floods in Trishuli, Nepal.
nytimes.com
‘Tsunami from the sky:’ floods leave trail of devastation in Nepal and Tibet - The Latest
Hundreds of people are missing or have been killed after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. Entire villages have been destroyed, many of which are popular pilgrimage and t...
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Speed of Nepal’s Flash Floods Likely Overwhelmed Warning System, Experts Say
Damage following flash floods in Trishuli, Nepal.
nytimes.com
Political bickering follows two deaths related to measles in Pennsylvania
This week, Pennsylvania officials reported two measles-related deaths. Those deaths have now become wrapped up in politics. The country is in the midst of a record-setting number of measles cases.
npr.org
Besieged Qusra residents fear permanent Israeli presence
Israeli forces have installed three new metal gates near Palestinian homes that are under siege in Qusra.
aljazeera.com
York Knights takeover by new local group revealed
York Knights have confirmed that a "locally-based ownership group" has agreed to take over a majority share of the club.
skysports.com
Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood
BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive Nepal-Tibet flash flood using verified video.
co.uk
Supreme Court asked to settle dispute over Sturgeon inquiry documents
Scotland's information commissioner wants to challenge the Scottish government's use of exemptions to block the release of information.
co.uk
Sutton's predictions v Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
co.uk
Israeli strike kills ‘newlywed’ woman in south Lebanon, wounds others
Violence has eased since the US-Iran MoU and Israel-Lebanon framework, but Beirut still reports strikes and demolitions.
aljazeera.com
Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen dies
Cullen voiced the heroic Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and then the Hollywood films.
co.uk
Google’s AI Mode can now track flight prices, help book hotels, and more
The updates indicate that Google is looking position to AI Mode as an AI travel agent of sorts, as it's moving beyond simply helping users find information to actually handling parts of the trip-pl...
techcrunch.com
Laura Spector, Who Turned a Loathsome Vine Into Art, Dies at 71
Laura Spector in 2008. To gardeners and arborists, the invasive Asian bittersweet vine is a scourge. To Ms. Spector, it was an irresistible medium.
nytimes.com
Two killed in 'violent incident' at school near Berlin
Police have arrested a man after an incident in which two people were killed including an 18-year-old.
co.uk
Ratko Mladic, ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies aged 84
Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general known as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, has died.
aljazeera.com
UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Infantino
UEFA is preparing to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors.
skysports.com
UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents for criminal case against Infantino
European football's governing body considering criminal complaint against Infantino over World Cup selloff plans.
aljazeera.com
Number of asylum seekers living in hotels across UK halves within a year
Small boat crossings also down 23% year-on-year, with Home Office citing more trafficking arrestsUK politics live – latest updatesThe number of asylum seekers living in hotels has halved within a y...
theguardian.com
Burnham’s expected UK ban on Israeli settlement goods draws broad support
A Labour lawmaker tells Al Jazeera sanctions would uphold British morals and legal obligations.
aljazeera.com
Family welcomes review of law after driver who killed daughter ruled unfit to stand trial
The UK government says it is considering changing the law around defendants who are considered unfit to stand trial.
co.uk
Backing Off French Issue Could Restart U.S. Trade Talks, Canadian Official Says
Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister responsible for trade with the United States, center, with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada.
nytimes.com
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Departs Agency to Continue Military Service
After nearly a decade of service to NASA, including an eight-month science expedition aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Jonny Kim’s last day at the agency is Thursday. He will conti...
nasa.gov
Meta’s $18bn settlement: How social platforms will change for child users
From night curfew to two-hour limit, Instagram and Facebook will introduce new features for children in the US.
aljazeera.com
Hungarian Darts Trophy draw revealed as Humphries returns to action
World No 2 Luke Humphries could face World Matchplay semi-finalist Dirk van Duijvenbode in the first round of the Hungarian Darts Trophy.
skysports.com
Hugging Face is selling a cute $399 open-source duck robot, Microduck
Hugging Face is taking orders for the Microduck, a $399 tiny open-source duck robot that developers can train at home out of the box.
techcrunch.com
Owl at Home review – this Edinburgh fringe hoot is a wise choice for children
Gilded Balloon Teviot, EdinburghSongs, physical comedy and clever design come together in Theatr Iolo’s adaptation of Arnold Lobel’s offbeat story, aimed at over-fivesArnold Lobel was a writer with...
theguardian.com
Unlike needy Keir, trash-talking Andy speaks a language Trump understands | John Crace
Burnham has nothing to hide as he prepares to meet president he once called poisonous. It may actually win him more respectIt makes a pleasant change. Not so long ago, Keir Starmer was falling over...
theguardian.com
Don’t draw the wrong conclusion from Treasury yields
Investors are marking up their expectations for long-run economic growth in the US
ft.com
War on Iran: Diplomacy intensifies
Trump talks to Al Jazeera, Qatar’s Prime Minister visits Tehran and a temporary route is agreed in the Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
Uefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino and Fifa
Uefa is pursuing criminal proceedings against Fifa and its president Gianni Infantino over the failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
co.uk
Hold up, there’s a new Twitter in the town
You read that right. There is a new social network called “Twitter.now” on the block, and it’s being operated by a startup called Operation Bluebird, whose founding team includes...
techcrunch.com
FREE STREAM: Mayer vs Cameron press conference ahead of world title fight
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Qatar PM visits Tehran as Iran faces mounting US economic pressure
Qatar’s Prime Minister met Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran as the US vowed to intensify economic pressure on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Andy Burnham’s autumn of pain– podcast
It’s been a month since Andy Burnham became prime minister. And while polls have shown a ‘Burnham bounce’, the coming months will force the new PM into making some tough – and potentially unpopular...
theguardian.com
Homes damaged as storms follow heatwaves in England and Wales
Forty flood alerts issued by Environment Agency across Midlands, Yorkshire and south-east of EnglandDozens of homes have been damaged by flood water as the Met Office issued warnings for thunderst...
theguardian.com
Australian police arrest two over TeamPCP hacks targeting Mercor, OpenAI, and others
The arrests come after a wave of cyberattacks earlier this year targeting tech companies that rely on high-profile and widely used open source software.
techcrunch.com
AI’s memory crunch is coming for Android apps
Google is setting new memory-use limits for Android apps as AI data centers contribute to hardware shortages that could leave lower-cost phones with less memory.
techcrunch.com
Burnham’s high street plan is ‘delusional’, says Mike Ashley
Billionaire behind Frasers Group slams prime minister’s business rates proposals and crackdown on discounting
ft.com
Board of Peace's Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions
Nickolay Mladenov warns that a collapse of last October's ceasefire would be "a point of no return" for the region.
co.uk
Leyton Orient criticise badge on new Wrexham kit
Leyton Orient criticise Wrexham and their celebrity owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, for putting a badge on their new kit that mirrors their own.
co.uk
Here’s all the times AI has gone rogue and hacked other companies
A recap of all the incidents involving LLMs made by Anthropic, Meta, and OpenAI, which went rogue and attacked real companies and individuals on the internet.
techcrunch.com
The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout audiobook review – brilliant portrait of an existential crisis
A teacher’s private anxieties are subtly combined with political events in this Booker-listed tale set in coastal MassachusettsArtie Dam is a much-loved history teacher from coastal Massachusetts f...
theguardian.com
Song & Dance album review – Jacques Forestier’s impressive debut has persuasive rhythmic poise
Jacques Forestier/Boris Kusnezow (Warner Classics)The Canadian violinist’s album definitely does what it says on the tin: from Bartók to Ernst, there is a quiet and beguiling eloquence to his playi...
theguardian.com
Marketing meltdown: why has Andrew Garfield’s new film suddenly added Robin Hood?
Paul Greengrass drama The Uprising was supposed to be a historical epic about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 – but a strange new campaign has inserted a surprising figureNobody likes to have the full...
theguardian.com
How to watch Pidcock, Aldridge & Richards at Mountain Bike Worlds
The 2026 Mountain Bike World Championships take place in Italy this week and BBC Sport will be showing Sunday's action live from Val di Sole.
co.uk
Yayoi Kusama obituary
Artist known for her dazzling polka-dotted paintings and infinity mirror room installations The Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died aged 97, created an exhilarating oeuvre of polka-dotted pa...
theguardian.com
Six months after US strike on Iran school, parents still grieve
Six months after a US missile strike on an Iranian school killed at least 170 people, most of them children.
aljazeera.com
Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić dies aged 84
He was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the wars in the ex-Yugoslavia in 1992-95.
co.uk
Humanoid robots will be useful, just not as we imagined
Bipedal robots may look impressive doing tricks on YouTube, but the real value lies with their less flashy, highly functional industrial cousins
ft.com
Flat owners win ‘right to manage’ case at UK Supreme Court
Lawyers say ruling strips freeholders of a powerful tool to derail resident-led takeovers
ft.com
I'll send Itauma back to high school - Hrgovic
Filip Hrgovic tells British heavyweight Moses Itauma he will "send him back to high school" when they fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title on Saturday.
co.uk
World Cup 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia back Infantino amid FIFA crisis
Saudi football federation says it supports Infantino's 'efforts' as he garners support to remain in power as president.
aljazeera.com
Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic has died, UN official says
This is a breaking news story.
aljazeera.com
‘She should have been queen of the world!’ Readers remember Dolly Parton
From quiet acts of generosity and life-changing gigs to singing for a professional puppeteer, Dolly Parton has had a profound impact on readers’ lives • Photo gallery: fans pay tribute to Dolly Par...
theguardian.com
Plaud’s new earphones come with an eSIM-enabled case for talking to AI agents
Plaud's new 'agentic' earbuds are priced at $249.
techcrunch.com
Alienware AW3926QW Review: 39 Inches of Gaming Glory
Alienware’s latest gaming monitor explores a new size and resolution for ultrawide monitors, and I have a feeling PC gamers are going to love it.
wired.com
Russia warns it could target UK in response to Kyiv firing British missiles
Foreign ministry warns against 'terrorism' of firing long-range British cruise missiles at targets in Russia.
aljazeera.com
Rock Landslide and Glacial Collapse Likely Caused Floods in Nepal and Tibet, Scientists Say
Satellite images show a glacier before (top) and after it collapsed in Nepal. Its collapse, according to scientists, may have set off deadly flash flooding.
nytimes.com
Ratko Mladic, Murderous ‘Butcher of Bosnia,’ Dies at 83
Ratko Mladic in Sarajevo in 1994. He was captured in 2011 and put on trial for genocide and war crimes.
nytimes.com
‘I fight pain and fear with art’: how Yayoi Kusama blazed a trail for neurodivergent artists
The pioneering Japanese artist talked openly about how her mental health and neurodivergence informed her creativity, paving the way for the likes of Turner prize winner Nnena KaluYayoi Kusama – wh...
theguardian.com
Wrexham's newest signings vital after Thomason blow
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says Issa Kabore and Jacques Ekomie’s arrivals are vital with George Thomason facing a lengthy injury lay-off.
co.uk
Ireland fly-half Crowley ruled out until new year
Munster announce that Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley is not expected to return from injury until the new year.
co.uk
All Blacks make three changes for second South Africa Test
New Zealand have made three changes to their starting XV for Saturday's second Test against South Africa as they look to secure an unassailable 2-0 series lead in Cape Town.
skysports.com
Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year
Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
co.uk
A Britain of wildfires and flood risks: be sure, the climate crisis is real, and we will deal with it | Angela Eagle
Reform and the Conservatives are willing to mislead the public, but as environment secretary, I believe we must be honest – and act boldlyThis long, hot summer has brought our third drought in five...
theguardian.com
Al Jazeera reports from hospital in flood-hit Nepal
Al Jazeera reports from hospital in Kathmandu, after flash floods swept through several districts in Nepal.
aljazeera.com
Ain’t nobody better: Chaka Khan’s 20 best songs – ranked!
Ahead of the release of her 13th solo album, the fantastically titled Chakzilla, we rank the best of a sublime catalogue of funk, slow jams and tears-on-the-dancefloor discoChaka Khan had harsh wor...
theguardian.com
BBC to bring back Top Gear amid speculation about show’s next presenters
Motoring series to return after break since serious injuries to co-host Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff in crash during filmingTop Gear, the long-running motoring show which has been off air since its co...
theguardian.com
Nepal flash flood: more than 350 killed amid warning of fresh danger from rising lake water – latest updates
Authorities say water rising at lake at site of disaster and it could burstNearly 1,400 missing, mostly tourists, and hundreds killedVisual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you...
theguardian.com
Satellite images show destruction from Nepal-Tibet floods
A glacier collapse high in the Himalayas on Wednesday triggered catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border.
aljazeera.com
Thieves steal bronze age Treasure of Villena in four-minute heist
Most of 50-piece Spanish gold collection worth at least €1.7m stolen in latest high-profile European raidThieves have stolen the Treasure of Villena – one of the greatest bronze age gold collection...
theguardian.com
Qatari Prime Minister Travels to Tehran as Iran War Nears Six-Month Mark
Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, at a news conference in Egypt in August. His trip to Tehran comes at a moment of heightened tension between Iran and Qatar.
nytimes.com
Birmingham seeks injunction to stop anti-migrant group erecting flags on infrastructure
City residents had accused council of giving ‘free rein’ to campaign promoting England flags Birmingham city council is seeking an injunction to stop members of an anti-migrant group from erecting...
theguardian.com
Is AI making workers more vulnerable?
A new study could be the missing link between reports that AI is leading employers to rethink roles and the dearth of evidence on job displacement
ft.com
‘He could arch both eyebrows and curl his lips in every direction all at once’: Tim Curry’s five best screen roles
The actor fully embraced his physical talents and outsized personality with a line in theatrical baddies teetering deliciously on the edge of serious and silly• Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror...
theguardian.com
Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health
A Jerusalem court said the Jewish attacker was having a psychotic episode when he assaulted the nun, in an incident which caused outrage.
co.uk
Yayoi Kusama’s psychedelic art was at its best when taken in high doses
With dots that dizzied the viewer, the giddy sensory overload of seeing the grandest installations of her octopuses and giant pumpkins was hard to resist• Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a...
theguardian.com
HMRC records record capital gains tax haul after Reeves’ rate rise
Data shows £24.2bn in receipts for the 2024/25 tax year, an 89% increase on previous year
ft.com
In Japan, Yayoi Kusama Is Remembered as a Visionary and a Rebel
A pumpkin covered in dots by Yayoi Kusama at the Matsumoto City Museum of Art in Nagano, Japan.
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Billy Strings: So Much for Goodbyes review – staggering, stirring songs of grief draw the blues out of bluegrass
(Reprise)The crossover star’s introspective sixth album is full of memories of his mother, who died in 2025, bringing his dextrous guitar to songs rooted in tradition and yearningOn the face of it,...
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Idiots review – throwback bro comedy is an entertaining summer seat-filler
Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr lead a goofy roadtrip comedy that is just sharp enough to keep you strapped inIdiots is billed as a return to the raunchy bro comedies of the 2000s like Pineapple...
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Submit Your Questions: The Great Data Center Backlash
You have questions about data centers, and WIRED has answers. Join our livestream on September 10 and our panel of experts will tell you everything you need to know.
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Trial for 9/11 accused, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, set for June 2028
After two decades at Guantánamo Bay, trials for four alleged 9/11 conspirators have been set for 2028.
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Is Iran war diplomacy ramping up, as Qatar, Oman, Pakistan officials visit?
There are signs both sides could be ready to de-escalate, at least militarily, analysts say.
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Met Orchestra/Nézet-Séguin review – messy bonbons and a hero’s triumph in a classy all-Strauss lineup
Royal Albert Hall, LondonYannick Nézet-Séguin polished up the Rosenkavalier suite then gave an exceptional reading of the composer’s self-congratulatory tone poem, while Elza van den Heever deliver...
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Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon
An undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from this month's Berlin Marathon.
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Six months of the Iran War – as told through Trump’s social media posts
How a war was announced, prosecuted, declared won, negotiated and then reopened, all in the president's own words.
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Police probe ‘assault allegations’ in cricketer Carse-linked incident
Unclear whether England cricketer Brydon Carse had a role in the alleged assault being investigated by police.
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UK expects Meta to match US child safety measures after $18bn settlement
Minister calls for Instagram owner to extend sweeping new safeguards for young users to BritainUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government expects the Instagram...
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Stop Touching Your Keyboard. Use This AI-Powered Microphone Instead
The Relay Q, due next year, is the latest attempt to reposition voice as the most seamless method for human-computer interaction.
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What caused the Nepal-Tibet flash floods?
At least 270 people have died in the massive flash floods, while more than 800 others are missing.
co.uk
If MPs want to take on Nigel Farage over his dodgy finances, they need to clean up their own act | Frances Ryan
It’s hard to beat back charges that MPs are ‘all the same’ when they have accepted £400k in freebies this year – £100k up on last yearHow has your summer been? Done anything nice? As MPs prepare to...
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Nepal-Tibet floods: What is a glacial collapse, how common is it?
More than 165 people are killed in floods triggered by a huge glacial collapse near Nepal-China border.
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A Slow Fire review – hope flickers in Simon Stephens’ postapocalyptic bunker drama
Jermyn Street theatre, LondonTwo men shelter from catastrophe in this Beckettian tale of memory, companionship and survival, which is intelligently performed but light on tensionJermyn Street’s bas...
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The battle plans in Trump’s tariff wars look more witless each time
Canada was right to resist US intimidation
ft.com
Chelsea make huge profit on Delap as striker joins Forest
Nottingham Forest have signed striker Liam Delap in a club-record deal from Chelsea.
skysports.com
Why Sheffield United case could be a test for the new football regulator
Just a few short months ago, Sheffield Wednesday looked like providing the first real test of the powers of the new Independent Football Regulator. Now it appears it might well be Sheffield United.
co.uk
Where Drones Cannot See, the Ukraine War Is a Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse
Ukrainian soldiers of the Bratstvo Battalion unloading their equipment after making their way out of the Kahkovka reservoir basin, completing their weeks-long mission, in July.
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Share your tributes and memories of Tim Curry
We would like to hear your tributes and memories of the performer - whether you met him or admired his workTim Curry, performer of screen and stage, who made his name as the flamboyant Dr Frank-N-F...
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How far will the US-Canada trade war go?
Canada and the US risk a full-scale trade war after a breakdown in talks.
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How a 95 percent drop in Hormuz traffic changed global shipping
A crisis in one narrow passage has disrupted an industry that carries about 80 percent of the world’s trade.
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Photos: More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and Tibet after deadly floods
Glacier collapse sends floods over Nepal-China border, killing at least 270 and leaving more than 1,300 missing.
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Police investigating alleged assault in Carse incident
An incident during which Brydon Carse was handcuffed is being investigated by Derbyshire Police, who say they are looking into allegations of assault.
co.uk
Rescuers in Nepal Face Devastated Roads and Tough Terrain After Deadly Flood
The flood caused widespread damage to bridges, roads and communications infrastructure.
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AI searched 100 million possibilities and found a cheaper way to 3D-print a NASA rocket alloy
Researchers used AI to search through more than 100 million possible settings for 3D-printing a high-performance NASA alloy. After only 40 experiments, the system identified six successful configur...
sciencedaily.com
Delap joins Forest for £50m bidding to rebuild career
BBC Sport examines what went wrong for Liam Delap at Chelsea and how he could bounce back in new surroundings.
co.uk
Russia says it could hit UK military targets over support for Ukraine – UK politics live
Kremlin threatens British targets inside and outside Ukraine and claims UK’s ‘hostile line’ risks escalating conflict Russia has warned the UK and France that they were “playing with fire” by supp...
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How decoding beluga whales’ chitchat may save them – and teach us more about ourselves
From humpbacks learning the latest songs to sperm whales’ ‘clan codas’, drones and AI learning are helping reveal another dimension to the concept of culture In 2015, the whale researcher Valeria V...
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Saudi Arabia Appears to Be Preparing for a New War With the Houthis
A demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, in support of the Houthi militia last month. The Houthis, who control northern Yemen on Saudi Arabia’s southern border, are supported by Iran.
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‘We’re at a crisis point’: Chappell Roan, Shirley Manson and Eli on playing Olivia Rodrigo’s female-only festival
Ahead of playing Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields, artists explain why female-first festivals are due for a resurgenceWhen I first saw the poster for Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festi...
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Fan backlash as gay World Cup star joins Saudi club
Spain forward Esther Gonzalez attracts backlash after signing for Saudi Women's Premier League side Al Qadsiah.
co.uk
China’s Information Control Could Hamper Flood Rescue Efforts in Tibet
In a photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a muddy river bank with debris was seen near Gyirong Port in southwestern China’s Tibetan Autonomous Region on Wednesday.
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UK urged to help free British-Egyptian ‘arrested in Cairo over sister’s activism’
Lawyers claim Eman el-Shazly, from Birmingham, was detained in effort to silence her sister, a critic of Sisi regimeThe UK Foreign Office has been asked to intervene to secure the release of a Brit...
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Clowns, punks and a queen: Dartmoor town’s carnival days in the 70s and 80s – in pictures
Nestled in the heart of Dartmoor, Moretonhampstead carnival celebrates its 101st edition in 2026. The Scragg brothers got among the crowds with Robert Frank-like ambition to document the town’s fav...
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Lightning bolt strikes Mecca’s clock tower
Lightning bolt strikes Mecca’s clock tower
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Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97
Kusama turned her hallucinations into works that ranged from polka dot paintings to 'Infinity Mirror Rooms'.
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Why becoming heavyweight champ at 21 is a 'big deal' for Itauma
British heavyweight Moses Itauma fights Filip Hrgovic on Saturday for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title. If he wins the fight, Itauma will become the youngest heavyweight champion since Mike T...
co.uk
Ben Shapiro’s anti-Muslim film is nothing new
Shapiro’s film recycles decades-old anti-Muslim tropes to portray critics of Israel’s genocide in Gaza as extremists.
aljazeera.com
What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Hundreds have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
co.uk
‘A Huge Paradox’: Nepal Region Hit by Flood Is Known for Development and Disasters
Scientists are trying to determine what circumstances led to the surging waters on Wednesday, dislodging multistory buildings.
nytimes.com
Israel is not heading for civil war
Israel’s bitter political divisions obscure a broad consensus on Jewish supremacy, occupation and military force.
aljazeera.com
NFL champions Seattle Seahawks sold to Khosla Group for record $9.6 billion
The price tag is an NFL record for a franchise sale and the second-highest valuation in North American sports history.
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‘A Huge Paradox’: Nepal Region Hit by Flood Known for Development and Disasters
Scientists are trying to determine what circumstances led to the surging waters on Wednesday, dislodging multistory buildings.
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Why Herrera is playing for free in Spanish third division
Ander Herrera has represented some of the world's biggest clubs, but now he is back home playing for free in Spain's third tier - and this is why.
co.uk
‘It’s sad to lose a really nice person’: mourners flock to Dollywood after death of Dolly Parton
A memorial at the park’s entrance held bouquets, and a child asked his mothers why so many people were cryingBecky Bullard was en route home to Austin, Texas, when she heard the news.“As soon as I...
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‘The technique was revolutionary’: Ha Chong-Hyun, the 91-year-old South Korean artist who turned painting inside out
In his trailblazing work, paint is pushed through the back of hemp to create spare, striking paintings. Abstraction is a form of rebellion, he says – and he has no intention of slowing downIn the e...
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US Open men's title up for grabs as Sinner injury throws field wide open
This year's US Open men's singles tournament appears to be up for grabs with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic joined by a whole host of players in the mix.
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Nepal flash flood: more than 1,500 missing, mostly tourists, after disaster kills at least 165 at Tibet border
Entire populated areas swept away after glacial collapse causes catastrophic flood in mountainous region popular with trekkers and pilgrimsNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesWhat we know so fa...
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Trump under pressure at home and abroad as midterms approach
President Trump is under pressure internationally and domestically as the year's primary elections near an end.
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Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial over children's killings
Closing arguments are about to start in a trial which has drawn global attention to the rare condition postpartum psychosis.
co.uk
OpenAI says it detected malign activity months before Hugging Face attack
ChatGPT creator says AI agents collaborated and delegated work in hacking, calling themselves a 'collective'.
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Nvidia closes in on Hugging Face acquisition
Nvidia has reportedly agreed to buy Hugging Face, the popular open-source AI hub, for $12.9 billion in a move that would let Nvidia both protect its chip empire and jump back into the cloud business.
techcrunch.com
Weekly sports quiz: What was wrong with the Sydney Marathon medals?
How much attention have you paid to what has happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
co.uk
A mysterious cosmic hum may come from 13-billion-year-old dark stars
Today’s mysterious gravitational-wave background may preserve clues about how the Universe’s first supermassive black holes formed. Descendants of hypothetical Dark Stars could be responsible for a...
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People pulled from mud in Nepal after deadly flash floods
At least 160 people have been killed along the Nepal-Tibet border as rescuers struggle to reach the disaster zone.
co.uk
Palestinian children return to school under threat of Israel demolition
As new school year begins, children in West Bank's Masafer Yatta face threat that their schools may not remain standing.
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Sunken ship sparks fight on Israel’s right over militia’s violent legacy
Altalena wreck fuels Netanyahu-Ben-Gvir rivalry, with each claiming to be heir of Irgun militia.
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Colony review – zombies return to the mall with a fresh and frenzied range of scares
This time the ranks of the undead have acquired a hive mind, making them even more formidable adversaries. Can a maverick academic save the day?Here is another frenzied K-zombie action-horror from...
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‘I am so tired’: Jill Edelstein’s devastating portraits of apartheid and more – in pictures
The South African photographer documented her country’s harrowing Truth and Reconciliation Commission. These pictures form part of a new exhibition – alongside intimate images of actors, artists an...
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Kolkhoz by Emmanuel Carrère review – intricate portrait of an elite French family
The author of The Adversary and Yoga unearths a history that includes the Nazis, Russia, and the Académie FrançaiseWhen Emmanuel Carrère’s mother, Hélène, died in 2023, at the age of 94, President...
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'All-time great status awaits Mayer vs Cameron winner'
The winner of Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron's world title unification fight will cement their position as one of the top five female fighters in boxing history, according to Nakisa Bidarian.
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The UK Power Grid Has a Phantom Data Center Problem
The UK’s energy regulator is using a variety of tricks to keep speculative data center projects from plugging into the power grid. The country’s AI ambitions hang in the balance.
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Nepal floods live: More than 160 killed, over 800 missing, rescue continues
Rescue teams are rushing to find hundreds of people still missing after flash floods near Nepal's border with China.
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Czech duo Muchova and Mensik win US Open mixed doubles championship
Czech duo Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik defeated Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3 1-6 [10-6] to win the US Open mixed doubles championship and scoop the $1 million grand prize on Wednesday...
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Scientists switch on a strange new form of magnetism in an ultrathin material
Scientists have found a surprising way to potentially switch on an unusual form of magnetism in ruthenium dioxide, a material that normally appears nonmagnetic. When the material was made into an u...
sciencedaily.com
What have Reform achieved in Wakefield in their first three months?
New leader has already repainted road markings - but will he be able to lower council taxes?
co.uk
Wildfires on Indonesia’s Borneo island turn the air toxic
Locals on Indonesia’s Borneo Island are struggling to breathe as the smoke from wildfires is turning the air toxic.
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‘Sad moments ahead’: Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouse
Horticulturalists begin moving and propagating plants before the rusty and warped Palm House begins renovation – but some are too tall to saveIt will be a gut-wrenching moment for the horticultural...
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‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought
Exclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluentLevels of a toxic “forever chemical” rose to 13 times the lega...
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Penelope review – Odysseus’s other half sings of her own twists and turns
Underbelly, Cowgate, EdinburghGrace McLean brings vocal and emotional range in the central role of Alex Bechtel’s Homeric song cycleShe is the one played by Anne Hathaway in Christopher Nolan’s The...
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Does Nigel Farage know what people really think of him? I do – and he won’t like it | Aditya Chakrabortty
An anti-Farage army of voters is there to be galvanised, as exclusive data shows. But getting them out will be trickyWho can stop Nigel Farage? Which voters would actually dig out their ID and schl...
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Andrew Tate is seeking bail in his extradition fight. Here's why that's unlikely
There's a fear that people facing international extradition granted bail could flee. Andrew Tate and his brother face a total of 59 criminal charges in the U.K., including rape and human trafficking.
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Tech companies and local officials are covering data center talks in NDAs
Nondisclosure agreements covered up negotiations between a tech company and several local and state officials, surprising local residents. It's a tactic used around the country in data center deals.
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Nepal-Tibet floods: What happened, what caused them and who is missing?
At least 160 killed after a Himalayan glacier collapse triggered catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.
aljazeera.com
China warns of landslide after Nepal disaster
Authorities mount huge rescue effort as hundreds reported dead or missing
ft.com
Fury and grief as parents of Pakistan infant fire victims demand answers
Funerals have begun for the 14 babies who were killed in a fire at Islamabad’s Institute of Medical Sciences.
aljazeera.com
Are economists making themselves too useful in the AI boom?
The rush to collaborate with these tech companies comes with risks
ft.com
The US is gambling with its role as the world’s investment hub
If being overweight America is not the default option, it will upset the country’s economic equilibrium
ft.com
Harvard Business School explored European outpost after Trump’s visa threats
University considered teaching MBA students outside US after White House sought to bar international students
ft.com
Junior consultants called back to office as AI increases need for human skills
Artificial intelligence has made interpersonal skills more valuable, executives say
ft.com
Jeers, walkouts, stage invasions: will Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists trigger British audiences too?
It has inspired violent protests from Norway to Rome – and now it’s hitting the UK. Playwright Tiago Rodrigues explains why the far-right speech at the drama’s climax has proved so incendiaryIn Feb...
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The flat-pack skyscraper: how wood can shape the cities of the future
Our buildings are monuments to extraction and extreme emissions. But what if we turned from destructive concrete to timber?Last chance to buy the summer issue of The Long Read magazine, now with 15...
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Japan killed 14,000 bears after a rise in deadly attacks on people – but will it work?
Bears killed 13 people in Japan last year, as a lack of forest foods increased conflicts. Yet some say the country’s controversial cull could threaten the endangered speciesEvery summer, millions o...
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Forty children reported missing from UK asylum hotels still not found
Parliamentary committee welcomes fact most of 472 missing have been found but ‘extremely concerned’ for restForty children who went missing from hotels housing asylum seekers in the UK have still n...
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Hot ticket: UK’s first sauna theatre draws swimwear-clad audiences
The 80-seat venue at Edinburgh fringe combines sauna rituals with theatre, music, storytelling … and sweatTucked away behind the Summerhall arts centre is the hottest new venue at the Edinburgh fri...
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Top of the crops: record heatwaves help deliver bumper UK berry harvest
Investment in climate-resilient irrigation enables this year’s haul to rise 6% on 2025’s already bigger-than-usual yieldBritish farmers have faced a sweltering summer tested by heatwaves, wildfires...
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Yayoi Kusama Was the Avant-Garde Radical Who Became a Pop Icon
A video projection of “Song of a Manhattan Suicide Addict,” by Yayoi Kusama, in 2024. In her later years, Kusama was one of the most popular living artists in the world.
nytimes.com
324-million-year-old fossil reveals how insects conquered land
Ancient fossils suggest insects conquered land through a long amphibious phase rather than making an abrupt jump from water to dry ground. A newly identified 324-million-year-old species still carr...
sciencedaily.com
Qatar’s prime minister to visit Tehran, seeking to revive US-Iran talks
Sheikh Mohammed's visit comes as US-Israel war on Iran nears its sixth month with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight.
aljazeera.com
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook denounces Trump’s mortgage fraud claims
The Trump administration has doubled down on its accusations against Cook, despite a Supreme Court ruling in her favour.
aljazeera.com
Yayoi Kusama, Pop Artist Who Expanded and Endured, Dies at 97
The Japanese artist’s polka-dot covered paintings, phallic sculptures and public performances caused a stir in New York City and Europe in the 1960s.
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Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97
From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced vivid paintings, sculptures and vast installations that often drew on her experience of hallucinationsKusama – a life in picturesWas Kusama the world’s...
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Brazil sues chat platform Discord over failure to protect child users
Lawsuit is latest instance of Brazil taking aggressive steps to rein in tech giants over child safety issues online.
aljazeera.com
KKR to pay record $250mn to settle DoJ lawsuit
Private equity firm says it strongly disagrees with US claims over buyout filings and it ‘acted in good faith’
ft.com
Catastrophic Flood Hits Nepal, Engulfing Crowds and Causing Quake
After a flash flood at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
At least 12 dead, 54 injured as wildfires ravage northeastern Algeria
Six people in critical condition as a severe heatwave fuels 154 wildfires across Algeria in a single day.
aljazeera.com
What does PwC’s China setback mean for the Big Four?
Hong Kong court allows liquidators of collapsed property group Evergrande to pursue the body at the centre of PwC’s global network for audit failings
ft.com
Is Mark Ruffalo anti-Semitic?
Ruffalo is accused of anti-Semitism for calling out the family behind an impending media deal.
aljazeera.com
Busy Philipps reveals brain tumour diagnosis: ‘I’m grateful to be alive’
Actor says she had the ‘weirdest six months of my life’, after being diagnosed days after her Dawson’s Creek co-star James Van Der Beek died of cancerBusy Philipps has revealed she had a brain tumo...
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Construction worker documents moment he survives Nepal mudslide
Footage filmed by a worker shows floodwaters sweeping into Mailung in Nepal, sending workers scrambling for safety.
aljazeera.com
Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350 million at a $2.5 billion valuation
The startup is only a year old but it has already generated a massive amount of hype (and money) while also spurring privacy concerns.
techcrunch.com
Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80
Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Qatar PM to visit Tehran; Trump ‘not in a hurry’ over talks
Qatar's PM will meet Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions in the region, foreign ministry says.
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The Impossible Middle East
After the Iran war, the region has no good options.