When Argentina play a World Cup final, Latin America cheers for opponents — Fans from Mexico to Brazil unite to cheer Yamal's Spain against Argentina and Messi, whom they call 'FIFA’s golden boy'.
Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated' — The Microsoft co-founder spent hours talking to lawmakers behind closed doors, where he also said Epstein used his marital infidelities to pressure him.
Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Kagan discuss security funding on Capitol Hill — Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett met with lawmakers on Tuesday for a regular budget hearing.
The Papers: 'Flagship breaks down' and 'Beer we go!' — The World Cup features on many of Saturday's front pages - as well as the woes of one of Britain's aircraft carriers.
Man City beat Chelsea in FA Cup final to keep treble dream alive — Premier League chasing Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in tense FA Cup final at Wembley to follow up League Cup win.
‘Miracle’: Man pulled from rubble four days after Venezuelan quakes — A 21-year-old man was pulled alive from the rubble of an apartment building in La Guaira, Venezuela.
Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike militias in Iraq — Jordan intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, the country's military said, hours after the U.S. military said it had knocked down an Iranian missile barrage launched against American…
Are Elder Millennial Women in America Ok? A Historical Accounting — To be human is to go through multiple cycles of belief and cynicism throughout your lifetime. To quote the canonic meme guy sitting at a table, debate me. But I think that people my age have grown …
New synthetic drugs, cocaine and meth booming, warns UN — A spike in potent synthetic drugs comes as manufacturers respond to geopolitical changes and look to increase profits.
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UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues — Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.
International Viral Foods Taste Test — Today we taste different foods that have gone viral from around the world. Watch today's GMMORE: https://youtu.be/PRP9Ea2jpKk Subscribe and click the bell icon so you'll know when we add a new episode! Sign up for Mythical newsletters…
Artefacts hint at cultural exchange between Neanderthals and humans — A cave on the Turkish Mediterranean coast was inhabited first by Neanderthals and then Homo sapiens, but the continuity of tools and personal objects suggests there was some sharing of culture between the two…
UK electric car sales target set to be weakened — The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
Amazon Introduces First Pre-Order Discount on New Mac Studio, Alongside Mac Mini Deals — Amazon last week introduced the first cash discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini, and today the M5 Max Mac Studio has joined in on the discounts. You can get this model, which includes…
A Sunflower's View of Totality - NASA Science — The Moon slid between the Sun and Earth to produce a stunning celestial show visible from Spain in August 2026.
Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit key waterway — White House says the two leaders agree that the strait 'must remain open to support the free flow of energy'.
The Odysseys, ranked. — It’s a story we just can’t seem to quit. From antiquity to outer space, literature and film are filled with scrappy adventurers struggling to get home. This week, Christopher Nolan cash…
How will the rise of right-wing populism affect Latin America? — Conservatives are winning elections across the region.
Mediators race to — With every new round of attacks raising political cost of compromise, analysts warn the window for peace may be closing.
Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future — Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker — The Caroline Bezengi is believed to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' that Moscow uses to circumvent Western sanctions.
Trump says he views Strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’ — US president says Iran 'would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion'.
Ancient sea fossils indicate millipede and centipede ancestors evolved their legs while still underwater — The myriapoda group of arthropods includes the many-legged centipedes and millipedes that most people are familiar with. Although myriapods are all terrestrial creatures, re
One dead and 89 injured following train collision in Bedford, UK — One person is dead and almost 90 injured, after two trains collided near Bedford, about 100km north of London.
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Donald Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center — Trump’s name has been removed from the Kennedy Center after a court ruling, but adorns many other things and places.
Orangutan mother and infant rescued from wildfire-hit forest in Indonesia — A mother orangutan and her infant have been rescued from a shrinking patch of forest threatened by wildfires.
'We'll go crazy for a goal' - Excitement builds ahead of USA World Cup match — The BBC spoke to US fans at the Fifa Fan Festival in Los Angeles ahead of the team's match against Paraguay.
US Democrat Ro Khanna slams Israel after settlers detain him in Palestine — Lawmaker Khanna accuses soldiers of supporting the settlers, warning that Israeli forces made a 'huge mistake'.
An entirely new kind of drug will help us treat the untreatable — The first of a new generation of drugs that works in a completely different way to existing ones has been approved. Columnist Michael Le Page says this approach could transform treatments for all kinds of…
A Secretive DHS ‘Predictive Policing’ Unit is Analyzing Americans’ Financial Habits and Pulling Them Over — 404 Media is revealing the name of Border Patrol's predictive policing units, which analyze financial data and have local cops pull people over. The people are not…
To Write As If No One Will See What You’ve Written: Why the Short Story Won’t Go Away — Every so often—sometimes in October, when the annual Best American Short Stories anthology is published, or on the infrequent occasions when an iconic short story writer like George…
It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable' — BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.
Former Honduras president returns home after Trump pardon — Former Honduras president returns home after Trump pardon
US faces rising costs with Iran war driving energy prices, inflation higher — Consumer prices spike in April, driven by soaring energy costs, with petrol prices up nearly 30 percent since last year.
Lit Hub Daily: August 6, 2026 — Why later in life is maybe the perfect time to read ancient classics (and why it’s never too late to love art for art’s sake). | Lit Hub Criticism Finding unexpected inspiration while w…
Shipping a Laptop to a Refugee Camp in Uganda — For the last few years, while finally earning my belated Bachelor's Degree in the University of London's World Class program, I've met some amazing people from all across the world, completing...
Pill that lowers oxygen levels in brain may ease Parkinson’s symptoms — A pill that induces hypoxia in the brain has been linked to improved symptoms of three neurodegenerative conditions when tested in mice
The best photos of the total solar eclipse — Photographers in Spain captured spectacular images of the rare alignment of the moon and the sun, casing a dark shadow over much of the country
Psyche Spacecraft Completes Mars Flyby - NASA — NASA’s Psyche spacecraft completed its close approach of Mars on May 15, coming within 2,864 miles (4,609 kilometers) of the planet’s surface. During the
What If the Wrong Way Is the Right One for You | Chinmay Vitthal Naik | TEDxAmity University Gurgaon — Elon Musk crashed three rockets before Falcon 1 made it to orbit. Edison failed thousands of times before the light bulb worked. Chinmay uses these stories (and a few closer…
NASA Adds Relativity Space’s Terran R to Launch Services Contract - NASA — A NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract has been awarded by the agency to Relativity Space Inc., and its Terran R launch service in accordance with the
Open-Source AI & Open Models Reading List — How to get up to speed on open models and their implications.
New Scientist recommends a vital look at the science of fatherhood — Dads are often overlooked when it comes to parenting science. Darby Saxbe's fascinating new book Dad Brain is out to change that, says Olivia Goldhill
Four killed in helicopter crash in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro — Three Colombian tourists are among the victims of Saturday's crash on mountainside forest of Tijuca National Park.
Long Before Toy Story, It-Narratives Imagined the Inner Lives of Objects — It’s nighttime in the playroom and the toys have gathered for a conference. For modern audiences, this scene likely evokes the imaginative world of Toy Story, the long-running film franchise about …
Drone attacks on energy infrastructure deepen Libya’s energy crisis — Repeated drone strikes on oil and power infrastructure are deepening Libya's energy crisis.
Stonewall Monument Named Among Most Endangered Sites in the US — The Manhattan site’s inclusion on the annual preservation list comes amid Trump’s increasing efforts to control the narrative surrounding LGBTQ+ history.
First a Volcanic Eruption, Now a Crustacean Invasion? See the Giant Lobsters Taking Over the Ancient City of Pompeii — A pop art installation featuring more than 30 sculptures from artist Philip Colbert is the first contemporary sculpture exhibition to land in Pompeii in three…
British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems — The new systems provide a cheaper way to intercept threats like Iran's Shahed drones used in the Middle East.
Barcelona reaches deal with Man City to sign Spain skipper Rodri — Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri is returning to his homeland after Man City agree transfer to Barcelona.
Ticket prices plunge for USA-Belgium World Cup last-16 match — The price for the final 2026 World Cup match in Seattle hit nearly $4,000 but dipped as low as $1,549 on Tuesday.
Conway's Game of Life, in real life — When life gives you switches...
Washington, D.C.'s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall — IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an unconventional route.
Esper Raises Concern Over Pentagon Leadership Loss — On Bloomberg This Weekend Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper calls the Pentagon’s polygraph testing of roughly 50 Joint Staff members unprecedented in scale as officials investigate leaks about US munitions stocks. Esper…
Rare tornado near Carcassonne in France causes damage and injuries — Footage shows a rare tornado making its way through southern France.
Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm? — Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines
Jazz legend John Coltrane's Philadelphia house to become a cultural heritage site — On the centennial of father's birth, Ravi Coltrane talks about turning the home where the jazz legend spent a crucial period in the 1950s into a cultural heritage and community space.
UK seeking extradition of man suspected of killing wife and two daughters — Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is in court after being arrested in Johannesburg.