Internationals hold three-point lead over US
The Internationals team could secure a first President's Cup in 28 years on Sunday after holding off a United States fightback on day three in Medinah.
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Internationals take shock lead over USA into singles after late drama
The International Team moved another step closer to a historic Presidents Cup win on American soil by taking a 10.5-7.5 lead over Team USA into the Sunday singles.
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Saved by the bell! Richards survives dramatic knockdown!
Craig Richards was saved by the bell after being knocked down in the dying seconds of the last round by Radivoje Kalajdzic.
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Keane disagrees with Gordon: There is a gap between Spain and England
Roy Keane disagreed with Anthony Gordon's assessment that England are at the same level as Spain after the World Cup winners came from behind to beat Thomas Tuchel's side 3-2 in their Nations Leagu...
skysports.com
Student protesters disrupt NVIDIA AI climate panel
Student protesters have interrupted an NVIDIA panel during NYC Climate Week.
aljazeera.com
Is Labour's housing scheme a new idea, or an old Tory one?
BBC's political correspondent Jack Fenwick speaks to Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden.
co.uk
Spain show their class as errors cost England in Nations League loss
Spain showed why they are the best national team in the world by emerging 3-2 winners in a thrilling, chaotic Nations League clash at Wembley, in which England's flaws undermined their exciting att...
skysports.com
Alcaraz beats Fritz in thriller as Team Europe lead Laver Cup
Carlos Alcaraz secured his first win against a top-10 opponent since the Australian Open final in a 6-3 4-6 (11-9) thriller against Taylor Fritz as Team Europe secured a narrow 7-5 lead heading int...
skysports.com
Mother of woman found hanging in tree shocked as police say body was staged
Christy Spivey tells the BBC she only has more questions now police think Tasia Fortune's body was put in the tree after her death.
co.uk
Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield says hospital use of AI tools led to an additional $942M in healthcare spending over a two-year period.
techcrunch.com
Russia scales up strikes on Ukraine as largest steelmaker halts operations
A wave of Russian strikes has hit various regions across Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Why is violence between Pakistan and Afghanistan recurring?
Pakistan has carried out new strikes inside Afghanistan.
aljazeera.com
Who made an uncharacteristic error? England player ratings v Spain
England were beaten 3-2 in an entertaining game by world champions Spain in the Nations League - here's how BBC Sport rated the Three Lions' players.
co.uk
Vollering wins women's road race world title
Demi Vollering continues her remarkable season with a thrilling victory in the women's road race in Montreal.
co.uk
Hamas slams Board of Peace for refusal to work with UNRWA in Gaza
Hamas accuses Board of Peace of aligning with Israel after excluding UN agency for Palestinians from Gaza operations.
aljazeera.com
Tens of thousands attend right-wing protest over Ceuta migrant crisis
Demonstrators are demanding early elections and accuse Pedro Sanchez's government of negligence.
aljazeera.com
Fitzpatrick charges into final day of Open de France with five-shot lead!
Highlights of Matt Fitzpatrick's third round at the Open de France, where he holds a five-shot lead entering the final day.
skysports.com
Wakefield produce one of Super League's biggest shocks to reach Grand Final
Wakefield Trinity booked their place in their first-ever Super League Grand Final as they produced a huge upset to defeat Wigan Warriors.
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Ireland decide to play Israel in Nations League after squad vote
Ireland's players have voted to proceed with their Nations League fixture against Israel on Sunday.
aljazeera.com
Lavrov: Russia’s war in Ukraine will continue ‘through to the end’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov vowed that the objectives of Moscow’s military operation will be achieved.
aljazeera.com
GB's Potter takes silver at Triathlon World Series
Georgia Taylor-Brown finishes second to France's Cassandre Beaugrand at the World Championship Triathlon Series final, with GB team-mates Kate Waugh and Beth Potter in third and fourth respectively.
co.uk
Scotland beat NI to boost World Cup qualification hopes
Scotland beat Northern Ireland 67-43 to make it two wins from two in the Netball World Cup Qualifier while Wales defeat the Republic of Ireland to keep their hopes alive.
co.uk
Wakefield stun Wigan to reach first Grand Final
Wakefield Trinity reach their first Super League Grand Final where they will face Warrington Wolves after stunning Wigan Warriors 33-6 in the semi-finals.
co.uk
England embrace growing competitiveness of women's game
England edge past New Zealand with a last-gasp try by Zoe Harrison as they embrace the growing competitiveness of women's rugby.
co.uk
Wakefield shock Wigan to reach first Grand Final
Wakefield Trinity produce a sensational upset to reach their first ever Super League Grand Final and end Wigan Warriors' hopes of a treble in 2026.
co.uk
Tenth woman's body found in South Africa suburb as police probe killings
The deaths have sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.
co.uk
South African police discover body of 10th woman near Johannesburg
Police are investigating the killings in a country with one of the highest femicide rates in the world.
aljazeera.com
What did Pocognoli change in first Scotland game in charge?
A draw might not be the most inspiring result for a new era, but there were still plenty of positives for Sebastien Pocognoli to take from his first game in charge of Scotland.
skysports.com
Cuba accuses US at UN of deliberately inflicting humanitarian suffering
Cuba’s FM, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, has accused the US at the UN of waging an economic war against the Cuban people.
aljazeera.com
Belfast court injuncts decision to allow Orange Order march down Garvaghy Road
Andy Burnham calls for calm as fears of unrest grow after request for countermarch in mainly nationalist area A controversial loyalist parade down a nationalist street in Portadown has been tempora...
theguardian.com
Nor'easter storm brings coastal flooding, as New York and New Jersey declare emergency
Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia are in the path of the powerful storm.
co.uk
Trump rejects combining US-China AI efforts
The US president said the fears over AI were just 'hoaxes'.
aljazeera.com
Pete Byrne, New Wave Singer Behind ‘Always Something There,’ Dies at 74
Mr. Byrne, left, with his Naked Eyes bandmate, Rob Fisher, in 1983. “We were just in the right place at the right time with everything,” Mr. Byrne said.
nytimes.com
‘Stop arming Israel’: Pro-Palestine protesters march on Labour conference
Pro-Palestine protesters have marched on Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool.
aljazeera.com
Australia down Scotland with second-half burst
Scotland suffer a third successive defeat in the WXV Global Series as clinical Australia prove too strong in Edinburgh.
co.uk
Russell faultless while Hadjar excellent on return - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
co.uk
Trump rejects Iran’s ceasefire proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Tehran offered a week-long break in hostilities to kick-start peace talks aimed at ending seven-month-long conflict
ft.com
Harrison's late try wins thriller for Red Roses over New Zealand
Zoe Harrison's converted try in added time saw England's Red Roses return to winning ways in thrilling fashion over New Zealand.
skysports.com
Levoit’s new air purifier is for the pet odors that have taken over your apartment
This $189.99 air purifier is specifically designed to tackle pet odors, removing up to 70% in one hour.
techcrunch.com
Venezuelan government, opposition agree to work towards reform of top court
The two sides appointed a committee to review selection of candidates for Supreme Court of Justice.
aljazeera.com
England secure win over New Zealand with last-gasp try
England extend their unbeaten run to 41 Tests after Zoe Harrison scores a try in overtime as the Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.
co.uk
Wakefield book Grand Final place with huge upset win over Wigan
Wakefield Trinity produced one of the biggest upsets in the history of the Super League play-offs as they sealed a huge 33-6 victory against Wigan Warriors to advance to their first-ever Grand Final.
skysports.com
‘I can deliver’: Burnham pledges radical change on eve of Labour conference
Exclusive: UK prime minister says delivering fiscal stability would be ‘crucial’ to be able to fix bigger problemsAndy Burnham has said he can deliver on his promise of radical change for the count...
theguardian.com
'I was driving like my grandma' - Antonelli admits to lack of confidence
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli says he was driving "like his grandmother" during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix because of a lack of confidence at the Baku City Circuit.
skysports.com
Pierre Royal strikes Cambridgeshire gold for Ireland
Pierre Royal got his nose in front when it mattered most in the dying strides to land the bet365 Cambridgeshire at Newmarket.
skysports.com
Women take up arms as sexual violence ravages eastern DRC
As war and sexual violence rage in eastern DRC, women are joining pro-government Wazalendo fighters to defend themselves
aljazeera.com
Late try seals dramatic win for England over New Zealand
Zoe Harrison scores a dramatic late try for England, moments after missing a penalty as the Red Rose's beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.
co.uk
Andy Burnham announces new homes scheme for first-time buyers
Exclusive: Policy initiative for England will help more young people on to property ladder, prime minister tells GuardianA new help-to-buy scheme aimed at giving first-time buyers who cannot rely o...
theguardian.com
At least 10 people killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks
New strikes come after the US proposes a fresh round of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks in the UAE.
aljazeera.com
Jerusalem Daily: violence continues as the world watches the UNGA
As the UN General Assembly enters its fifth day, with world leaders denouncing Israeli violence against Palestinians.
aljazeera.com
England's Harrison scores last-gasp try to beat Black Ferns
Zoe Harrison scores last-gasp try as England defeat New Zealand at Allianz Stadium to avoid a second successive draw in the WXV Global Series.
co.uk
Manchester City confident they can prove ‘innocence’ over charges: Chairman
Man City to appeal 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules, chairman says club is confident of success.
aljazeera.com
Manchester City rule breaches - potential punishments, appeals and next steps
The case could run for several years, legal experts warn
ft.com
Watch: Bangkok declared flood disaster zone
Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.
co.uk
Greenwood free-kick vs Charlton maintains Man City's perfect record
Alex Greenwood's free-kick earned Manchester City a narrow 1-0 win against Charlton in the WSL.
skysports.com
Thousands of students protest German military conscription
More than 40,000 students have taken to the streets of Berlin, in protest of Germany's proposed military service plans.
aljazeera.com
Sun Goddess passes 'massive test' to rule supreme in Cheveley Park
Sun Goddess showed her class to give Aidan O'Brien a seventh Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Cheveley Park Stakes in what was an appropriately red-hot renewal at Newmarket.
skysports.com
Man City chairman responds to reports surrounding 115 charges
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has reaffirmed his belief the club will prove their innocence in the 115 charges case following reports on Friday.
skysports.com
Olympics: Germany picks Munich for Summer Games bid
Since the last time the Summer Games were on German soil in 1972, Germany has launched seven unsuccessful bids to host.
aljazeera.com
Israel-Ireland match to go ahead in Nations League after player vote
Ireland have delayed their pre-match media briefing and training as pressure grew, but player vote avoids game boycott.
aljazeera.com
Warwickshire win County Championship
Warwickshire thrashed visitors Leicestershire by an innings and 79 runs at Edgbaston to seal a ninth County Championship title and their first since 2021 on Saturday.
skysports.com
Norris says Colapinto should be banned after accident
World champion Lando Norris calls for Alpine's Franco Colapinto to be banned for causing an accident at a restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
co.uk
Is Ethiopia on the verge of another civil war as fighting erupts in Tigray?
Seven armed groups have joined forces against Abiy Ahmed’s government, bringing former enemies into the same alliance.
aljazeera.com
I created an interactive digital avatar of myself — and you can talk to it
After obtaining an interactive avatar and training it to discuss venture fraud, I have mixed feelings about making AI clones of ourselves.
techcrunch.com
Warwickshire beat Leicestershire to seal ninth Championship title
Warwickshire complete their ninth County Championship title triumph with an innings victory against Leicestershire.
co.uk
Drama in final lap as Russell JUST fends off Verstappen for win!
The Azerbaijan GP saw a dramatic ending as Valtteri Bottas crashed on the final lap as George Russell fended off Max Verstappen for the win.
skysports.com
Egypt to rest Salah in South Sudan AFCON qualifier over pitch concerns
Egyptian FA has decided to rest Salah to protect him from playing on artificial turf, which is likelier to cause injury.
aljazeera.com
The intelligence war is turning against the Houthis
Russian-Iranian intelligence helped the Houthis' offensive on the Red Sea coast. Now that system is under attack.
aljazeera.com
Girl disabled by Israeli strike urges wheelchairs be let into Gaza
Disabled and amputee children in Gaza are unable to get new wheelchairs as Israel refuses to allow them in
aljazeera.com
The media battle behind Brazil’s election
A corruption scandal, Bolsonaro’s comeback, and Trump’s influence collide as Brazil heads into elections.
aljazeera.com
Manchester City face ‘drastic’ sanctions, says club’s former chairman
Manchester City are understood to be ready to appeal any guilty verdict, but could face 'severe penalty' says ex-chair.
aljazeera.com
Salah out of Egypt game because of artificial turf
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah is left out of his nation's forthcoming match against South Sudan because it will be played on artificial turf.
co.uk
Why has the Yemen government called for a general mobilisation?
Yemeni government offers amnesty to Houthi defectors, aiming to weaken rebel ranks and rebuild national unity.
aljazeera.com
Warrington reach Grand Final with Leeds win
Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves earn a thrilling narrow Super League semi-final win over Leeds Rhinos to reach their first Grand Final for eight years.
co.uk
A Tetris-Like Maze Blocks Protests in Pakistan’s Capital
Pakistani authorities have barricaded Islamabad with more than 1,500 shipping containers to stop opposition protesters, choking off access to the capital.
nytimes.com
Old-School Credit Card Scams Are Far From Dead
In an era of increasingly sophisticated AI-fueled scams, a retro threat may be lurking in your mailbox.
wired.com
Pressure to boycott Israel game grows as Ireland preparations stall
Ireland are due to play Israel in the Nations League in Hungary on Sunday, but boycott pressure mounts on and off-field.
aljazeera.com
'The stadium is awesome' - Allen warns rivals of 'special' $2.1bn fortress
Quarterback Josh Allen has warned Buffalo Bills' NFL rivals of a "special" atmosphere when they visit the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium.
skysports.com
Man City legal fight could spiral out of control - Purslow
Manchester City's legal fight with the Premier League has the potential to "spiral out of control" a former top club executive has warned.
co.uk
Work intensifying on UK laws to stamp out concert ticket touts, say sources
Artists including Tinie Tempah and the Smiths’ drummer Mike Joyce ramp up pressure on government to keep its pledge to outlaw for-profit resalesThe government has stepped up work on new laws to sto...
theguardian.com
Broken promises, confiscated land: the hyperscale AI datacentre being built in a tiny Indian village
Locals say Google’s $15bn project in Andhra Pradesh has resulted in smallholdings being taken back off them by the governmentWhen the government officials arrived in Tarluvada last year, they came...
theguardian.com
Ebola spreads in DR Congo, putting neighbouring nations at risk
The Ebola outbreak has spread to new areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 10 countries at high risk.
aljazeera.com
Scientists may have misread a 2-billion-year-old clue about Earth
Scientists have found that a famous 2-billion-year-old chemical signature, once thought to record a massive global change in Earth’s carbon cycle, may instead have been produced by local magma, hyd...
sciencedaily.com
Meta’s Muse Is Adults-Only. Why Does It Look Like a Kids’ Toy?
Meta says Muse is just for adults, though its cuddly, Labubu-like mascot—and upcoming Tamagotchi-style AI device—may be disarming for users of all ages.
wired.com
Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters
Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.
aljazeera.com
Virat Kohli says he will retire from India cricket after 2027 World Cup
The leading century-maker in ODI cricket, Virat Kohli, announces 2027 World Cup will be his swansong for India.
aljazeera.com
What is El Niño, what causes it and can we reduce the risks?
This year’s ‘godzilla’ climate phenomenon has already broken temperature records. We ask a climate scientist what is happeningThis year’s huge El Niño, which comes less than two years since the las...
theguardian.com
Special Edition: Our Interview With Mark Carney
A portrait session at The New York Times with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Foreign capital flows into US stocks hit record as appetite for debt fades
Overseas purchases of US equities topped $940bn in the year to July, coinciding with strong gains in the S&P 500
ft.com
Hackers hijack AI accounts and servers to fuel new cyber crime boom
Security researchers warn of surge in ‘LLM-jacking’ attacks targeting companies’ costly AI resources
ft.com
England vs Spain: UEFA Nations League – Predictions, teams, head-to-head
World champions Spain meet heavyweights England in a rematch of the UEFA Euro 2024 final.
aljazeera.com
Quantum computer simulates matter “popping into existence”
Scientists recreated a particle-forming process linked to the extreme physics of the early universe using a 13-ion quantum simulator. The breakthrough suggests quantum computers could eventually he...
sciencedaily.com
Trump ‘rejects’ Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?
Analysts say Trump may opt to resume attacks on Iran after November midterm elections.
aljazeera.com
Two astronauts who flew farther than anyone before are taking new NASA roles
Artemis II astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are transitioning to emeritus status at NASA after their historic journey around the Moon earlier this year. The pair will continue advising and...
sciencedaily.com
Bellamy support crucial after serious injury - Wales' Burns
Winger Wes Burns hopes to repay Craig Bellamy's support during a long-term injury by making an impact for Wales in the Nations League.
co.uk
The Best Early Prime Day Deals Ahead of Amazon’s Second Sale (2026)
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially begin on October 6 and 7, but I’ve already spotted early discounts on gear our team recommends.
wired.com
China, US to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit, White House says
White House says the two countries agreed to open a 'bilateral communication channel' for AI incidents.
aljazeera.com
Arthur Hancock III, Derby Breeder With a Flair for Bluegrass, Dies at 83
He raised more than one Kentucky Derby champion and wrote music recorded by the likes of Willie Nelson. He also spoke out against abuses in horse racing.
nytimes.com
Severely disabled young people should get fast-track access to benefits, Milburn says
Alan Milburn said 16- to 24-year-olds with most complex needs should not have to keep proving they cannot workYoung people whose complex disabilities mean they have little prospect of getting a pai...
theguardian.com
Heroine or Public Enemy? The Israeli Blocking Much of Netanyahu’s Agenda.
Gali Baharav-Miara, Israel’s attorney general, at a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem. As the country heads into elections next month, she is bracing for what could be her biggest battle yet.
nytimes.com
Pocognoli may require patience to deliver on Scotland shake-up
A new era begins for Scotland, with Sebastien Pocognoli leading a refreshed squad into the Nations League campaign.
co.uk
Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham
Defend Our Juries say Sunday's action is an 'integrity test' for the UK's new premier.
aljazeera.com
He Ran a Top Lady Gaga Fan Page. Then He Vanished.
Lady Gaga performing at Madison Square Garden in New York in August 2025.
nytimes.com
Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red card decision at World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino says controversial Folarin Balogun appeal 'changed the energy' around US team at World Cup 2026.
aljazeera.com
Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Disrupted oil exports, costlier imports, and a weaker dinar expose Iraq's economic dependence on oil, foreign goods.
aljazeera.com
Disaster zone declared across Bangkok as heavy rain triggers flooding
Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged Thai capital's roads and canals, sending water into homes and stores.
aljazeera.com
Could AI firms be held responsible for mass shootings?
Canadian lawsuits against OpenAI raise questions about liability and duty to warn in the AI industry, say experts.
aljazeera.com
Supreme Court rejects GOP-backed Missouri map, preserving key seat for Democrats
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican attempt at redistricting congressional seats in Missouri - possibly giving Democrats a boost in their effort to win the House in the midterm elections.
npr.org
Week in Politics: Trump faces Republican defections; U.S.-China summit; press feud
Some GOP candidates are stepping back from unpopular Trump administration policies. Meanwhile, a U.S.-China summit at the White House and tensions with the press corps.
npr.org
Yuki Kurihara, Japan’s 11-year-old e-sports prodigy, wins Asian Games gold
Gold medallist Yuki Kurihara, a primary school student, is youngest athlete in host country Japan's Asian Games history.
aljazeera.com
Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.
co.uk
Do England have a problem against top-10 teams?
As England prepare to take on Spain in their opening Nations League match, BBC Sport takes a look at whether they have a problem when faced with teams in the world top 10.
co.uk
Disaster declared as heavy rains spark Bangkok flooding
Days of near continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital.
co.uk
Break Clause: two lovers flatshare during a breakup – and it makes for totally refreshing TV
They sign a rental contract, and then their relationship immediately collapses. This funny comedy-drama from Mexican-American comic Lara Ricote tackles real life in a way most sitcoms daren’tI’ve b...
theguardian.com
The Guide #262: Why laughing at the movies isn’t always funny
In this week’s newsletter: From A Space Odyssey to The Exorcist II, audiences can turn a serious film into an accidental comedy – but where does the line fall between laughing with a film, and laug...
theguardian.com
‘Nowhere else to go’: Gaza families shelter in buildings that may collapse
Three years of Israel's war has left families in Gaza living in damaged buildings, with few safe alternatives available.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: Lesley Manville returns as a murder-solving book editor
Marble Hall Murders is the final chapter of Anthony Horowitz’s hit mystery trilogy. Plus: it’s the first live Strictly show! Here’s what to watch this evening9.35pm, BBC One Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Labour must reunite progressive voters to win the next election, says Lucy Powell
The deputy leader wants the party to take advantage of a split on the right and not be embarrassed to show its valuesLabour must “reunite the progressive voter coalition” if it is to take advantage...
theguardian.com
From Sense and Sensibility to Kill Jackie: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Daisy Edgar-Jones dons the bonnet in Georgia Oakley’s take on the Jane Austen classic, and Catherine Zeta-Jones battles assassins in a madcap action caperSense and SensibilityOut now Daisy Edgar-...
theguardian.com
The tricky tests awaiting Andy Burnham after Labour conference
From a difficult economic landscape to decisions on oil and gas drilling, welfare spending and the Chagos Islands, we look at what’s on the horizonAndy Burnham is riding high ahead of the Labour pa...
theguardian.com
From Youth to Heart of the Beast: the week in rave reviews
Sharon Horgan takes on divorce in a new series about life as a single fiftysomething, while Brad Pitt makes his way across Alaska with a loyal hound. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken fr...
theguardian.com
‘Shaken faith’: Why are India’s elections under unprecedented scrutiny?
India has long held up its elections as evidence of its democratic credentials. Now their legitimacy is under question.
aljazeera.com
Country diary: I’m virtually living in the woods now. Wildlife is everywhere | Kate Bradbury
Lewes, East Sussex: Owls, bats, badgers and countless birds are my new neighbours, but I’ve been particularly taken by a mystery tree – and its resident treecreeperI have made the woods my home, mo...
theguardian.com
Iran pitches US a seven-day end to the war at UNGA
Iran has pitched a proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz in seven days - if the US meets its conditions.
aljazeera.com
PAM wins big in Morocco parliament elections but falls short of majority
The next government will steer Morocco's 2030 World Cup preparations amid public frustration over local economy.
aljazeera.com
Yemen’s government offers amnesty to Houthi defectors
Yemen’s president called on citizens to join the armed forces, and offered amnesty to Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
aljazeera.com
A Tetris-Like Maze Blocks Protests in Pakistan’s Capital
Pakistani authorities have barricaded Islamabad with more than 1,500 shipping containers to stop opposition protesters, choking off access to the capital.
nytimes.com
The climate doom-mongers now dread sovereign debt blowouts
The same people are gnashing the same teeth and making the same arguments
ft.com
Tennis should embrace social media influencers, says Roger Federer
Former world number one insists TikTokers, YouTubers and Instagrammers are needed despite US Open complaints from players
ft.com
‘A couple of times people walked out’: how an Anne Frank musical became the hottest theater ticket of the year
The creators and stars of Slam Frank on their off-Broadway production - which reimagines the Holocaust victim as a pansexual rapperIt’s difficult to not invoke the term “woke” when discussing Slam...
theguardian.com
How resilient is Britain?
As climate and geopolitical risks cast doubt on the UK’s ability to cope in a crisis, leaders are turning from ‘just in time’ to ‘just in case’ as a governing philosophy
ft.com
At Summit, Xi Sought to Tilt Trump’s Stance on America’s Place in Asia
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, and President Trump during a welcoming ceremony at the White House on Thursday.
nytimes.com
The bombs are still falling. Does diplomacy even work?
Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow asked Al Anoud Al Thani what diplomacy can achieve.
aljazeera.com
Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election
Lula, who is currently in a tight presidential race against Flávio Bolsonaro, said the industry was a "cancer" that he must "remove".
co.uk
Plane crash in DR Congo kills more than a dozen
Civilians and senior military officials among 14 dead after an army plane crashes into a residential area in the DRC.
aljazeera.com
Facebook found liable as TikTok settles for $100m over user safety
Facebook found liable in New Mexico for deceptive actions; TikTok settles $100m lawsuit with Alabama over safety claims.
aljazeera.com
At Meta Connect, the company’s smart glasses were everywhere
The company behind Facebook and Instagram wants to keep consumers connected to the digital world via its ever-growing line of smart glasses.
techcrunch.com
Hull shrugs off post-Solheim illness to charge into LPGA Tour title mix
Charley Hull overcame post-Solheim Cup illness and a lack of pre-tournament practice to get within two shots of the early lead at the LPGA Tour’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.
skysports.com
Pro-Imran Khan rally delayed amid government closures
Authorities in Islamabad have blocked roads with shipping containers ahead of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest.
aljazeera.com
Cooler roofs will prevail: colours and coatings to help beat the heat
Even before adding solar panels, your roof can help you keep cool and lower your energy billsChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your househ...
theguardian.com
Iran war live: Tehran offers US plan to reopen Hormuz within seven days
Iran's FM says the "choice rests with the US" to approve the proposed seven-day proposal to reopen Hormuz.