Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children — The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.
Pro-Israel hawks in US criticise Iran MoU but avoid clashing with Trump — Analysts warn that pro-Israel groups and politicians in Washington will likely push to derail diplomacy with Tehran.
NHS service admits data breach due to pager use — The medical data of transplant patients from across the UK was sent over an unencrypted pager network.
Man who staged wife's suicide jailed for murder — Michael Thompson killed his estranged wife Kimberley at their home last August.
Watch: Channel 4 boss asked if she will apologise to MAFS UK women — The broadcaster's chief executive Priya Dogra walked away from an interview when given the opportunity to say sorry.
Russian industrial sites on fire after Ukrainian drone attacks — Russia's top online retailer Wildberries says it has evacuated warehouses in Ryazan.
US military carries out more strikes against ISIL fighters in Nigeria — Attacks conducted days after US and Nigeria say they killed deputy ISIL leader.
Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker — The Houthis recently declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, targeting several tankers.
London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of David Sullivan contact ban — The owner of West Ham United's home has raised concerns it was not told about safeguarding restrictions.
U.S.-Iran peace deal emerging, while war threats still loom — President Trump and other administration officials are tempering expectations raised of an imminent agreement to end the war in Iran while Iranian officials have signaled there are still disagreements on key issues.
France vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal — Live coverage and text updates as France play Spain in a semifinal clash between the two tournament favourites.
AI is exposing the limits of traditional network architecture — <p><i>Presented by Tata Communications </i></p><hr/><p>Continuous inference, agent-to-agent communication, and real-time data pipelines are generating unpredictable, always-on traffic that legacy architectures were…
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36 — A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series "Nashville."
Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation — Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist.
GitHub - crabbuild/prolly: Prolly is a content-addressed ordered map built on prolly trees. It gives applications immutable snapshots, cheap branching, structural sharing, efficient diffs and merges, sync primitives, and verifiable key/range proofs.
The AI context gap: Enterprise AI organizations have a trust problem, not a retrieval problem — and most are still building the fix — <p>Across 101 enterprises, the infrastructure that feeds AI agents their business context is being built faster than it can be trusted.…
TV chef questioned on suspicion of sexual assault — A man has been released on bail as enquiries continue.
With a Round of 32 spot already clinched, the U.S. takes on Turkey in the World Cup — Two U.S. wins and two Turkey losses already on the books mean the Americans have won this World Cup group no matter the outcome of Thursday's game. Still, the Americans say they're playing to…
Israel, Lebanon sign framework deal after US-mediated talks — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a US-mediated framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
By The Way: Headline You May Have Missed the Week of 8/2 — Sports game streaming, RFK Jr.'s cooking show, $100 hot dogs, and getting into college without applying. Bloomberg News' Lisa Mateo joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to share headlines you…
Former election clerk Tina Peters released after Trump pressure campaign — Peters had been sentenced to nine years in state prison after allowing access to Colorado state voting machines.
Burnham's chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister — Luke Pollard says the next chancellor "whoever that may be" will have to "find the resources" to fund defence plan.
What ClickUp's mass layoff tells us about the future of work | TechCrunch — The nine-year-old startup is replacing hundreds of employees with thousands of AI agents.
More than 1,000 killed in Israel attacks on Gaza since ceasefire — An Israeli attack on a vehicle in Gaza City has killed at least three Palestinians.
Cerebras raises $5.5B, kicking off 2026's IPO season with a bang | TechCrunch — A year ago, it looked like this day would never happen for Cerebras.
Rights group sues South African government over US arms exports — Case challenges permits approved by South Africa’s arms control body, citing compliance failures and oversight gaps.
Israeli government mulling huge funding to expand West Bank settlement: NGO — The proposal, if passed, would mark one of the largest expansions of illegal Israeli settlements in decades.
Ex-Spotify employees raise $10M to bring the AI behind its recommendations to e-commerce | TechCrunch — The startup's platform predicts what product a shopper wants next, learn their general taste, and fine-tune continuously based on what they do in real time.
US jury in Luigi Mangione murder trial to remain anonymous — The closely watched state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin next month.
Kenyan graduates turn to AI tools for farming as jobs dry up — Young farmers are combining traditional agriculture with mobile apps to build livelihoods in the absence of formal jobs.
Japan’s pet care industry booms as ‘fur babies’ outnumber infants — Japanese baby product manufacturers are turning their attention to the pet market amid collapsing birthrate.
‘If you win, it’s a stain’: Americans react to FIFA-Balogun controversy — USA supporters divided on Trump's intervention and FIFA's decision to suspend striker's ban in Belgium World Cup match.
Videos show Kuwait intercepting ballistic missiles from Iran — Kuwait says it intercepted seven ballistic missiles over residential areas, resulting in some debris but no casualties.
Will the FIFA World Cup be the economic bonanza US cities were promised? — Cities remain optimistic despite lagging hotel bookings and high ticket prices that might deter foreign travellers.
Iranian fans honour Minab victims at World Cup match — Iranian fans turned their World Cup match against New Zealand into a moment of remembrance, raising ‘Minab 168’ banners.
Funeral prayers held for Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad — Funeral prayers have been held for the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, at Qatar’s national mosque.
Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy wins Vezina Trophy for 2nd time — The Tampa Bay Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy has won the Vezina Trophy, the second time he's been named the NHL's top goaltender.
Boeing-owned Wisk Aero accused of firing manager who raised safety concerns | TechCrunch — A former software manager claims Wisk rushed software testing ahead of a crucial 2025 flight test.
Mexico: Football Without Fear — As Mexico cohosts the World Cup, a mother confronts gender violence and seeks safety for her daughter through football.
China expands anti-sanctions toolkit, raising risks for foreign firms — Beijing is rolling out measures to expand its ability to hit back at US and EU sanctions and export controls.
Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says — Omar Artan was named among match officials for 2026 World Cup but will miss the tournament after US refuses him entry.
Trillion dollar US defence bill would deepen military ties with Israel — A $1.15 trillion US defence bill passed by the House includes plans to expand military cooperation with Israel.
Senate bill review gives thumbs-down to federal funding for Trump ballroom — Republicans seek to allocate $1bn in public funds for Secret Service security upgrades linked to the plans.
If you want to cut your screen time, just get a Brick | TechCrunch — After years of struggling to curb my screen time, apparently all I needed was a $59 hunk of plastic.
Italy recovers 10 bodies as boat with nearly 60 on board capsizes off Malta — At least 990 refugees and migrants have died this year while attempting the perilous journey across the Mediterranean.
Cricket: Seales stars with ball as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test — West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad.
Moszna Castle in Moszna, Poland — <p><img alt="" data-width="5184" data-height="3456" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/u085LYCMRm4ys5F329mjp9mLzP0R7UsN9B46P1jiqHU/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/c:5179:3453:nowe:3:3/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYu…
Giant Messi portrait carved into a Philippine beach for the World Cup — A Filipino artist has created a giant sand portrait of Lionel Messi on a beach in Tandag, Philippines.
Five key talking points for the Premier League season finale — Arsenal may have won the title, but the Premier League story is far from over with European spots and survival in play.
Explosion in Damascus cafe causes casualties — An explosion inside a cafe in Damascus’s Hejaz district has caused casualties, according to Syrian state media.
Change the words, change the world | Hannah Johnson Toyne | TEDxArden University Manchester — This talk examines neurodivergence, and the impact of language, labels, and societal expectations on those who think and experience the world differently. Blending lived experience…
AI Doesn't Understand You | Nikita Gajbhiye | TEDxMoulsari Avenue — Artificial intelligence can recognize patterns, generate predictions, and outperform humans in many specialized tasks. But does it truly understand the world it analyzes? Drawing from real-world experiences in…
What options do the US and Iran have left to bring war to an end? — What options do the US and Iran have left to bring war to an end?
Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop — Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.
Teacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted baby — Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley.
With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups bet on AI to cash in | TechCrunch — Recycling startups are using AI to improve the recovery of critical minerals like aluminum, aiming to build a massive source of the metal.
Solar eclipse 2026: Don't take eclipse photos with your phone, NASA warns — Enjoy the 2026 solar eclipse with glasses instead.
What was the VAR controversy in the Argentina vs Egypt World Cup match? — A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.
Kanye West’s Vultures II and Bully Used AI, New Lawsuit Alleges — An anonymous producer is seeking compensation for what he claims was unpaid and uncredited work on both albums
After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster — Lost harvests and disrupted supply routes have pushed many families deeper into food insecurity.