Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty

The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children

The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

Double Ballon d'Or winner Putellas to join London City Lionesses

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas decides to move to London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona.

Krieg: For Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz is about the spoils of war

Andreas Krieg said Iran possesses sufficient geographic and military leverage in the Strait of Hormuz.

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A Fatal Tesla Crash in Texas Sets Up a Legal Showdown

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The "sad inevitability" of Europe's heat wave

Europeans are baking under their second heat wave of the summer.

They knew the pill was fake but their memory still improved

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Ryanair adopts ‘free of charge’ family seating policy after watchdog investigation

Chief executive claims CMA has forced airline to adopt ‘less transparent and less consumer-friendly’ approach Ryanair has changed its family seating policy, after Britain’s competition watchdog launched an investigati…

Playwright Anna Deavere Smith tells her own family story in 'Basil Biggs'

Smith's new show is about her great-great-grandfather, a free Black man who reburied the Union dead at Gettysburg and prepared the ground for Lincoln's most famous speech.

Erykah Badu Is Going on Tour With the Alchemist

Select shows will also feature De La Soul, Smino, and “additional special guests”

Paypal launch proves opposition claims wrong, says President Muizzu

People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts

The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart.

Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels

Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.

England strike late after huge NZ opening stand

England take two late wickets to hang in their decider against New Zealand on a brutal opening day of the third Test at Trent Bridge.

‘Concrete breaking off walls’: Survivors describe Venezuela’s earthquakes

The Venezuelan government has loosened restrictions on social media as residents search for missing loved ones.

You won’t have long to get these iPad deals before Apple’s price hike

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The Aerogarden I Recommend to Everyone Is Just $83 Right Now, a 63 Percent Discount

This flash deal is a rare chance to buy one of our favorite hydroponic gardens for less than $100.

New effort will get genome sequences for entire Endangered Species list

Colossal Biosciences will be biobanking tissues from all of them as well.

After 70 years of excavation, ancient Sardis becomes a UNESCO World Heritage site

After nearly seven decades of excavation, the legendary ancient city of Sardis has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrating years of discoveries that continue to reshape its history. Archaeologists say the big…

Key Fed inflation gauge rises to three-year high in May after gas prices peaked

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The Obamas team up with Larry David in this irreverent look at American history

Each sketch of HBO's seven-part comedy series, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America , starts with historical fact — then veers wildly, and enjoyably, off the rails.

Blondshell Tunes Up for New Album Violins

Watch the Los Angeles alt-rocker’s melodramatic video for the title track

President assures Housing for All scheme will be free from influence

France warns even young people's health at risk as Europe's heatwave shifts east

Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.

How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise

Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.

The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World Cup

Two matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify.

Russia set to return to FIFA competition at inaugural U-15 World Cup

FIFA's inaugural U-15 World Cup in October is opened to all of its member associates, paving way for Russia's return.

Polestar has been muscled out of the US market

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17 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) Up to $250 Off

I've compiled a list of the best fitness tech deals this Amazon Prime Day, including smartwatches, walking pads, and recovery gear. You can thank me later.

Every Homo naledi we know of is female, and the implications are fascinating

"There is no natural explanation," says paleoanthropologist John Hawks.

Osteopenia is silently weakening bones in millions of people

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Make pension tax relief only available to savers prepared to invest in UK, Andy Haldane says

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Norman Rockwell art that ignited a lawsuit and a love story is now on public view

So You Want to See The President! depicts a procession of visitors waiting to see Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The original 1943 Rockwell suite of illustrations goes on public view Thursday in D.C.

There Are 16 Joy Division Live Albums on the Way

A massive new box set is by far the most comprehensive collection to date of Ian Curtis and the band’s concert recordings

Maldivians oppose unilateral governance changes, says President

Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans

But the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.

Apple hikes prices on some products by nearly 20%

Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

Why it's time for Saka and Rashford - Shearer

Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel needs to change some personnel as well as his team's mindset when they face Panama.

US Supreme Court scales back Roundup cancer lawsuits in victory for company

More than 100,000 plaintiffs had filed cases in US state and federal courts alleging cancer link to weedkiller Roundup.

Here’s a bunch of Prime Day deals on keyboards, mice, and other peripherals we like

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Stop Mowing Your Grass Forever With One of These Highly Rated Robot Mowers On Sale

You don’t need to cut your own grass anymore. Most of the best robot mowers I’ve tested are on sale for Prime Day.

Experimental wine bottle tracks oxygen moving through the cork

The small bit of air in the bottle sees oxygen and other chemicals move in and out.

NASA’s Lucy finds a wobbling peanut-shaped asteroid with signs of ancient water

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft discovered that asteroid Donaldjohanson is a wobbling, peanut-shaped relic born from a violent collision and slowly reshaped by the subtle force of sunlight. It also carries traces of ancient wa…

EasyJet opens talks with Castlelake after rejecting £4.9bn takeover offer

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As 'The Bear' returns, real-life restauranteurs weigh in on the Michelin star quest

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@ Sign to 4AD for New Album Autosmile

The lead single from the Philly psych-folk duo’s sophomore LP is an elliptical, seven-minute acoustic ballad

Digital health systems an essential need, not just a future goal: Health Minister

Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty

Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".

Reeves urges Burnham to 'stick to what I'm doing' on economy

The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned

Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.

Ukrainian attack on Crimea kills five, Russian officials say

Attacks continue on the ground as Moscow expels Romania’s consul general in a tit-for-tat move.

This year’s Prime Day deals on Apple products are the best I’ve seen

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Kobo Libra Colour Sale (2026): The E-Reader Deal Worth Jumping on This Prime Day

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US's climate.gov site, taken down by Trump, relaunched by nonprofit

Climate.us has now restored everything taken down by the government.

Scientists discover ancient brain cells that help block distractions

Scientists have discovered a tiny group of neurons in an ancient brain region that acts like a built-in focus filter, helping the brain ignore distractions and zero in on what matters most. When researchers temporaril…

Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams sues Meta over attempts to ‘silence’ her

Former employee files complaint accusing company of ‘coercive surveillance’ and first amendment violation The Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams is suing the tech company over its efforts to “silence” her. A 57-pa…

A judge says the Kennedy Center must update him on its plans — and address that tarp

A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to update him on programming and operational plans. But with most of the staff gone and many artists booked elsewhere, what shows would they present?

beabadoobee Details New Album Pylon and International Tour

She also shared the rage-filled music video for her new single “Sun Has Set”

MMA raises dollar allocations to banks during tourism off-season

The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers

A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

NFL's Arnold 'primary conspirator' in alleged kidnapping

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery.

Pragmatic choice: Israel’s war backfires as Gulf backs US-Iran deal

A war meant to isolate Iran instead deepened Gulf pragmatism and strengthened support for diplomacy.

54 Prime Day steals under $25 you won’t want to miss

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21 Best Prime Day Beauty Deals of 2026 (We Sifted Through Hundreds to Pick Them)

It wouldn't be Amazon Prime Day without some beauty deals. Here's a roundup of all our favorites.

Early land animals skipped the tadpole phase

Current amphibian development may not have been typical of early land vertebrates.

The universe may be hiding conscious minds stranger than we can imagine

What if consciousness isn’t limited to brains like ours? Philosophers Eric Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober argue that consciousness could arise in many different forms of life, even in beings built from radically differ…

Unison chief endorses Ed Miliband for chancellor in a Burnham government

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Star Fox Review: Can't quite teach an old Fox new tricks

The Switch 2 Star Fox remake comes with high-effort visuals and a fun battle mode, but its campaign feels stuck in the past.

Watch a Young Knight Conquer a Castle in Navy Blue’s New Music Video

Cardboard towers and swords dominate the touching “Sir Render” visual

President Muizzu sends condolences to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes

IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips

IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.

I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job

The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.

Stay or go home? Tartan Army in limbo as Scotland await fate

BBC Scotland examines options for the Tartan Army in Miami as Scotland wait to discover if their World Cup adventure will continue or not.

How the HPV vaccine changes how we think about cancer

Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains how the HPV vaccine changes the way we think about cancer.

Prime Day deals under $50 that are really worth it

If you’re looking for a good deal without spending hundreds, Prime Day discounts have pushed some of our favorite products under $50. You can pick up everything from Nintendo Switch games to Bluetooth speakers while s…

I Found the Best iPad Deal for Amazon Prime Day This Year (2026)

With four iPads to choose from, there’s a clear winner in terms of discounts for Amazon Prime Day.

With Starfall, SpaceX eyes an edge in global cargo delivery from orbit

The purpose of Starfall is to support the "transport and delivery of goods through space."

Early humans were bringing fire into caves 1.8 million years ago

A new study suggests early humans were using fire in South Africa’s Wonderwerk Cave as far back as 1.79 million years ago. Researchers found burned bones deep inside the cave, where natural wildfires could not have re…

UK to halve tariff-free steel imports to counter glut of cheap Chinese metal

Duty on imports outside new quota will double in move echoing similar changes in EU limits Business live – latest updates The UK government will halve the amount of tariff-free steel imports allowed in an attempt to c…

4 ways to design a dreamy summer, according to a happiness expert

Don't let the season fly by. Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, shares exercises to help you get what you want out of summer. Fill out the printable worksheet and stick it on your fridge.

Animal Collective’s Avey Tare and Geologist Plot Croz Boyce Tour

Plus, check out a new More Eaze remix of a song from the duo

Japan donates facial recognition system to Maldives to strengthen border control

Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children

The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

Price cuts on family summer days out come into force

The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.

Hamilton and Ferrari a huge title threat - Russell

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are "a huge threat" for this year's world championship, according to Mercedes driver George Russell.

Venezuela struggles to respond to devastating twin earthquakes

Noris Soto says authorities appear to lack a clear response plan in the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes.

Over 100 fresh tech deals from Prime Day day 3

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Action cameras are perfect for capturing travel adventures, recording social media vlogs, and more. Make use of these great Prime Day deals.

A US military exercise in space got underway with barely anyone noticing

The Space Force wants to cut the time to field new satellites from years to weeks, days, or hours.

This common vitamin deficiency can mimic normal aging

Vitamin B12 is needed in microscopic amounts, but a shortage can have major effects on health and energy. The vitamin was first linked to a lifesaving liver treatment for pernicious anemia nearly 100 years ago. Today,…

Oil price falls to pre-Iran war levels as more tankers exit strait of Hormuz

Stock markets on both sides of Atlantic up as concerns ease over prospect of another inflationary shock Business live – latest updates Oil prices have fallen to pre-Iran war levels as more oil tankers exited the strai…

Meet the creator of the Story Spine, an 8-sentence tool to create and analyze stories

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to playwright Kenn Adams about his formula for creating or analyzing stories called the Story Spine.

You Can Now Buy Records From Tom Verlaine’s Personal Collection

Some 4,000 of the late Television frontman’s LPs are going on sale on Discogs and at New York’s Academy Records

Financial Expo 2026 set to bring banking, insurance and investment opportunities under one roof

Families lay flowers on barbed wire barricade on anniversary of deadly Kenya protests

Protesters demand justice for the dozens killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.

Bellamy to stay with Wales as Burnley move off

Wales manager Craig Bellamy's proposed move to take charge at Championship side Burnley has fallen through.

Rubio: Gulf countries don’t support Strait of Hormuz tolls

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said all Gulf countries oppose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Xbox prices spike another $100 or more

Microsoft is increasing the prices of Xbox consoles again. Starting August 1st, 512GB models will be $100 more expensive, while 1TB models will be $150 more expensive. This means that the Xbox Series S will start at $…

Colossal and the US Government Are Creating an Endangered Species ‘BioVault’

The move comes as the Trump administration is trying to weaken the act that’s meant to protect endangered species from going extinct in the first place.

Trump admin’s coal investments assist plants with repeated violations

At least three coal plants have been repeatedly cited for violating environmental regulations.

Why South Africa’s leopards shrank to half their normal size

A hidden population of South African leopards has revealed a remarkable evolutionary story. Researchers analyzing entire leopard genomes discovered that the Cape Floristic Region’s leopards are not only much smaller t…

Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as SpaceX and Tesla stock drops

Falling shares push tech mogul back down to billionaire ranks after SpaceX IPO made him world’s first trillionaire Elon Musk was no longer a trillionaire by the time markets closed on Wednesday. Plunging shares in Tes…

A musical wedding tradition puts Philly grooms to the test

Philadelphia is home to a unique wedding custom you've probably never heard of.

Roy Montgomery and Martha Skye Murphy Unite for New Album

The otherworldly “Cloudburst” leads the guitar composer and singer-songwriter’s Nebular

BML allocates special limit on cards of students studying abroad to pay visa fees

Philippines bans video game played by alleged high school shooter

The rare school shooting that left three students killed and 20 others injured has shocked the country.

EasyJet rejects fourth takeover offer

The airline is questioning the "deliverability" of the offer.

Returning Draper reaches Eastbourne semi-finals

Jack Draper says he is gaining confidence in his body after he extends his winning return from injury by reaching the Eastbourne Open semi-finals.

Israeli forces shoot and kill Palestinians in occupied West Bank, Gaza

The deaths come amid escalating Israeli military raids and settler attacks across the occupied territories.

The Apple Watch Series 11 is $120 off for Prime Day, its all-time low price

We’ve seen a lot of great Prime Day deals on wearables this year, from the Fitbit Charge 6 to the latest Apple Watch SE. But if you’re looking for advanced health features, the Apple Watch Series 11 is the one to chec…

Apple and Audi Alumni Have Made a Luxe EV Based on the Moon Buggy

The Amble One is a street-legal $25,000 electric buggy designed for luxury resorts—but a car is also coming.

Rocket Report: Rebuild begins at Blue Origin launch pad; Relativity targets Mars

A French launch startup is scrapping the name of its rocket, apparently due to a trademark issue.

New superconducting X-ray detector is up to 1,000 times more sensitive

A groundbreaking superconducting X-ray spectrometer has begun operation at BESSY II, giving Europe its first TES-based system and boosting photon detection efficiency by up to 1,000 times. The advance enables scientis…

It’s not the bond markets Andy Burnham should be afraid of. It’s his own MPs | Aditya Chakrabortty

To stay popular with the public – and his backbenchers – he’ll need to make big changes fast. That means changing the way the government borrows A Labour leader arrives, shirt and smile ironed into place, in his hands…

Working hard as ever, Wendell Pierce aims for an annual trifecta: TV, film and theater

Pierce says he's motivated by the "ticking clock of mortality" — and the desire to challenge himself as an actor. He's currently starring in the Shakespeare Theatre Company production of Othello.

Phoebe Bridgers Returns With New Album Lost Weekend

The Punisher follow-up arrives August 14

MNDF launches operation following reports of foreign fishing vessels

Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities

The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.

Cordina charged with assault and weapon threat

South Wales Police confirm former boxing world champion Joe Cordina and another man have been charged "in connection with an incident" in Cardiff last February.

US Supreme Court paves way for government to block asylum seekers at border

Liberal justices say the ruling 'circumvents' US law by allowing agents to prevent asylum seekers from filing a claim.

21 Walmart Deals We Like Better Than That Other Sale Happening Right Now

Welcome to Walmart deals for folks who’d rather not shop at Amazon. These are the best gadget deals at Walmart this Prime Day.

As global warming threatens corals, scientists search for reefs that can take the heat

Researchers say these coral strongholds may help repopulate more degraded reefs.

Study challenges a common belief about vitamin D and sunlight

A study of nearly 300 people across northern Britain found that vitamin D levels often stay low all year in groups most at risk. Surprisingly, summer sunshine did not significantly boost vitamin D levels among older a…

Another FTSE firm is under attack from a US raider. Demand top dollar | Nils Pratley

The warehouse landlord Segro has a bright future, not least with datacentres, so there’s no reason to roll over Segro rejects £12.6bn offer from US rival Here we go (yet) again: another opportunistic takeover bid from…

PJ Harvey Is Floating in Space on New Song “Voyager”

Her first song in three years is written “in the voice” of NASA’s Voyager 2 probe

Independent MPs launch new Australian centrist party

Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender say Community Strong Australia will offer citizens 'reason over rage'.

Ferrari marketing boss quits just weeks after EV launch backlash

The design of the luxury carmaker's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, was heavily criticised.

'One brings two'...eventually - England finally strike with two late wickets

England finally pick up their first wickets of the third Test as Ben Stokes dismisses Tom Latham for 151, before Joe Root removes Devon Conway for 157 in the next over as New Zealand fall from 317-0 to 319-2 on the op…

Escaping Darfur: Mothers face starvation under trees in Chad

Fleeing scorched earth, Darfur’s mothers share harrowing tales of starvation and survival in Chad.

Two Massive Earthquakes Struck Venezuela. Thousands Are Feared Dead

The country’s interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday following shocks measuring 7.5 magnitude after two quakes hit in less than a minute.

A bold satellite rescue mission came together in record time, but will it work?

"I consider this a success already, just from the fact that we're even going to try this."

Scientists just discovered how queen bees are really made

For decades, scientists thought royal jelly was the secret ingredient that turned an ordinary honeybee larva into a queen. New research reveals the process is far more remarkable: young worker bees create special “roy…

Big tech spent millions on a single US congressional race. It won’t be the last time

Pro- and anti-AI groups spent $24m on a congressional contest in New York, but it’s unclear to what end When the Democratic primary for New York ’s 12th congressional district was called on Tuesday night, the result c…

Let Florist’s Emily Sprague “Sing To” You on New Single

The composer and singer-songwriter is readying a new solo album, Cyano

Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary

Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.

Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime

New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.

A century in the sun - Conway's confident day at the crease

Watch the best shots fro New Zealand's Devon Conway as he makes his eighth Test century on day one of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge.

Spain vs Uruguay at World Cup 2026: match prediction, knockouts and lineups

Past winners Uruguay and Spain face off in Guadalajara, battling for top-spot in Group H and a kinder knockout draw.

Get Up to 36% Off With the Best Prime Day Kindle Deals (2026): Paperwhite, Colorsoft, Kids

There’s no better time to get a Kindle than during Amazon's own sale event.

After Senate vote, Trump admin backs off plans to kill ocean monitoring

It's unclear whether the system is currently intact.

Scientists discover hidden “footprints of death” that may help viruses spread

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new twist in what happens when cells die. As dying cells break apart, they leave behind tiny “footprints of death” packed with newly discovered particles that help guide the immu…

‘Walking a tightrope’: Burnham’s borrowing plans clash with fiscal realities

The man tipped for No 10 could also come under immediate pressure if his chancellor is deemed by bond markets to be too left-wing Andy Burnham would enter Downing Street already “boxed in” by financial markets if he s…

Your Favorite Artist Is Probably Opening for Turnstile’s Next Tour

Clipse, Ceremony, Thundercat, Slayyyter, Vince Staples, and Yves Tumor are just some of the guests on the North American run

Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day

France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.

Food kit warehouse closure puts 290 jobs at risk

Food company Gousto says it is closing its warehouse in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

India remain in hunt for semi-final spot with victory over Bangladesh

India beat Bangladesh by five-wickets in 16.5 overs at Old Trafford to remain in contention for a semi-final spot at the women's T20 World Cup.

They fled war as child refugees, now they’re playing at World Cup 2026

In a World Cup for everyone, as it has been dubbed by FIFA, players carry historic stories of war and displacement.

Get Up to 43% Off With the Best Prime Day TV Deals Plus Streaming Devices (2026)

These are the hottest Prime Day deals on our favorite TVs and streaming devices.

Hunter-gatherers in Siberia died of a plague outbreak 5,500 years ago

We can't blame the Neolithic Transition for the plague anymore.

“Absolutely huge” 400-year-old black coral stuns scientists in New Zealand

A giant black coral estimated to be 300–400 years old has been discovered deep in Fiordland, New Zealand, astonishing researchers with its enormous size—about 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide. Scientists say it may b…

Keir Starmer couldn’t beat the curse of Brexit – a politics poisoned by nationalism | Rafael Behr

The outgoing prime minister’s efforts to mobilise a healthier kind of patriotism fell flat. Andy Burnham may stand a better chance Britain is not ungovernable, but the chalice of high office has been spiked with unusu…

Spotify Wins Dismissal of Bot-Farming Lawsuit

The federal class-action suit, led by rapper RBX, devoted nearly all of its focus to one artist in particular: Drake

Biggest city in Crimea without power after Ukraine strikes

Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.

The heatwave workers 'like cats on a hot tin roof'

Many workers are downing tools early, but there is no legal limit to how hot a workplace can be.

NZ captain Latham hits a 'fabulous' 150 - best shots

Watch the best shots from New Zealand captain Tom Latham as he hits 151 against England on day one of the third Test at Trent Bridge.

Israel kills three in Lebanon as Rubio praises progress in Washington talks

Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reports three people killed after an Israeli attack on a car in Nabatieh.

Best Bluetooth Speakers (2026): JBL, Sonos, Bose, and More

Discover the best Bluetooth speakers of all shapes and sizes, from waterproof clip-ons to a massive boom box.

Sooner than expected? Useful quantum error correction promised for 2028.

Elsewhere, beyond-classical quantum hardware, plus classical computing fires back.

FDA-approved drug may finally help immunotherapy defeat rare liver cancer

Researchers found that a rare liver cancer evades immunotherapy by luring immune T cells away from the tumor and trapping them in nearby fibrous tissue. An FDA-approved drug called AMD3100 freed those T cells to attac…

I was wary of driverless cars and their tech overlords – but they could give me a different future | Gabriel Stewart

For those of us who can’t drive due to disabilities, the drawbacks of these vehicles are vastly outweighed by the possibilities they offer The robotaxis are coming! The robotaxis are coming! Well, actually, they’re al…

Wednesday and Mannequin Pussy Join Forces for the Bitch Cabal Tour

Their co-headlining run hits the American South and Midwest this fall