Aim high but don't shoot for the moon, mathematicians advise — According to a mathematical model of how people weigh up different outcomes, the optimal strategy is to be ambitious, but not overly so
USMNT's Balogun says red card, ban vs. Belgium an 'emotional roller coaster' — USMNT forward Folarin Balogun said that he's been on an emotional "roller coaster" in the wake of his sending off against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, but he intends to "support the boys" as the…
Tata-ASML deal: How significant is it for India’s semiconductor push? — The agreement reflects India’s ambition to enter a sector dominated by a handful of global powers.
5 little-known Makita tools that’ll save you hours of work — Niche tools great for countless jobs.
Trump and Xi to meet in Beijing: The key issues shaping the China summit — Trump and Xi meet as trade, Taiwan and the Iran war dominate a high-stakes US-China summit.
How did a rare strain of Ebola outrun doctors? — How a rare Ebola strain spread across two countries before anyone knew about it.
Best Prime Day Bose deals 2026: Get QuietComfort headphones for half off — Some of the best noise cancelling headphones around are now on sale.
'Spurs avoid humiliation but elation of fans will soon turn to anger' — Tottenham Hotspur's celebrations in survival cannot cover up their embarrassment of a season that almost ended in the unthinkable, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests — Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests
Best 4th of July sales 2026: Deals on Ninja appliances, TVs, pool inflatables, tools, bedding, and more — If you missed grabbing a summer staple on sale for Prime Day, it's probably on sale again.
Nineteen now arrested over disorder with house targeted in arson — Incidents included an arson attack on a house in the Shore Road area of north Belfast on Thursday night
FBI agents fatally shoot alleged hostage-taker in California — The shooting ends a 12-hour standoff in the city of Bakersfield between suspect and law enforcement.
The Strait of Hormuz Has Been Closed for 100 Days. Why Aren’t Oil Prices Higher? — President Donald Trump says a secret mission moved 100 million barrels of oil through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. That number is impossible to verify.
UN tells world to brace for extreme weather as El Nino looms — Potential impacts, including floods, drought and heatwaves, could 'hit even harder' this year, UN chief warns.
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Controlled reopening ends Iran’s lengthy stock market shutdown — Stocks in companies hit by US and Israeli strikes, such as energy and steel firms, didn't take part in the reopening.
Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government — Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.
Lay’s Quietly Launched a Brand-New Flavor That's Better Than Barbecue — <img src="https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload//tk/edit/groceries/2026/2026-07/lays-chesapeake-crab-spice/lays-chesapeake-crab-spice-2-horiz"> Better than the original. <a…
Canada’s AtkinsRealis Seeks US Approval for Nuclear Tech to Power AI Boom — The surge in new data centers for artificial intelligence is translating into growth for the US electricity sector, and Canadian nuclear company AtkinsRealis Group Inc. wants in.
Bloomberg Surveillance: The Fed Decides 6/17/2026 — Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh vowed to restore price stability after officials left interest rates unchanged and signaled growing support for rate hikes this year. Lisa Abramowicz and Scarlet Fu host a special edition…
Watch Goldman Sachs Says Europe Faces Summer Jet Fuel Squeeze - Bloomberg — Michele Della Vigna, head of EMEA natural resources research at Goldman Sachs, discusses the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on jet fuel supplies. "The problem is if the strait does
Google I/O 2026 AI and Android XR Highlights — Gemini and Android XR took center stage at Google I/O.
Jubilant Celtic fans celebrate after their club dashes Hearts' title dream — The Edinburgh club loses out in a winner-takes-all match for the Scottish Premiership title at Celtic Park.
Will Texas' new top voting official be a 'disruptor'? Locals are preparing for it — Just ahead of closely contested midterms, Texas is about to get a new top voting official. Many locals there fear the frontrunner is a state lawmaker and pastor with no election experience.
Massive overnight Russian strikes hit Ukraine killing at least five — Thousands of Kyiv residents ran for shelter following what officials said were ballistic missile strikes on the city centre.
Asus' RTX Spark-Powered ProArt PCs Promise Pro Performance for Creators — Asus unveils new PCs for creators.
Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts — The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.
Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines — Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Philippines.
Vietnam police rescue more than 400 cats from animal theft crime ring — Animal welfare groups say the bust highlights the 'enormous scale' of the country's cat meat trade.
New U.S. college grads now have higher unemployment than the average worker — A recent U.S. college degree long meant lower unemployment than the average worker. That edge flipped in 2019, and the gap is now the widest on record.
Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium — Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
‘Intense mediation’: Signs of progress amid efforts to reach US-Iran deal — A new opinion poll in the US suggests that 60 percent of Americans now oppose President Donald Trump's war on Iran.
How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side — Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.
Qatar vs. Switzerland 2026 livestream: How to watch World Cup for free — Live stream all the action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup without spending anything.
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.
US charges former Cuban president Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of planes — Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft
After Trump’s pledge to ‘open up’ China, low expectations for summit deal — Washington and Beijing expected to extend trade truce, but analysts see only modest breakthrough in strained ties.
Christian Eriksen 'in good spirits' after collapsing in Denmark game, team's doctor says — Christian Eriksen is "in good spirits" following his collapse against Ukraine and is expected to be discharged from hospital soon, says Denmark's national team doctor Morten Boesen.
Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year — Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.
Gold Holds Gain as Trump Signals Imminent Peace Deal With Iran — Gold held its biggest gain since March after President Donald Trump said the US could sign a deal with Iran over the weekend to end the war that’s rattled global markets and stoked inflation.
Papua New Guinea warns against fishing in New Ireland after mystery deaths of marine life — Initial testing found evidence of metals in water samples, months after province’s residents began reporting unusual numbers of dead fish washing ashore
Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape — Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in jail.
BBC at block of Kyiv flats hit by Russian drone strike — Russia launched one of the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.
Afghanistan humanitarian crisis: Ghor's starving families — In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
‘Freakish’: Cricket world heaps praise on India’s ‘wonder boy’ Sooryavanshi — Cricket greats, writers and broadcasters hail 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener after his 29-ball 97 in IPL playoffs.
PSG beat Arsenal to win back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout — PSG win back-to-back Champions League titles with 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
I ditched Windows Phone Link for this free open-source app—and I'm never going back — You don't need to send emails to yourself anymore.
Vallejo fined for sexist remarks about female referee at French Open — Paraguayan blames Brazilian referee Ana Carvalho for failing to control the home crowd during his second-round loss.
Pope Leo XIV's flight home from Spain was grounded so the king came to his aid — Leo's Iberia charter, due to take him back to Rome after a weeklong visit to Spain, was grounded by a technical problem Friday, prompting Spain's king to offer his private jet instead.
How the ‘I Am Frankelda’ Directors Risked Everything to Bring Mexico’s First Stop-Motion Feature to Life — 'I Am Frankelda' directors Arturo and Roy Ambriz on the difficult making of their Netflix animated movie — Mexico's first feature in stop motion.
Uganda’s military chief orders shutdown of two media outlets — The president's son said he did not believe in a free press as military personnel were deployed to the media offices.