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Google brings its age-assurance technology to Android developers worldwide | TechCrunch — Google is expanding its Play Age Signals API, giving Android developers a privacy-preserving way to tailor experiences based on users’ age ranges.

Dembele scores hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 to top World Cup group — Dembele's ⁠first-half hat-trick helps France to a 4-1 win over second-string Norway ⁠to finish top of Group I.

First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried? — The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.

Edinburgh's tourist tax is here - how much is it and who pays? — The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

Liverpool sack Arne Slot after disastrous Premier League title defence — Liverpool have sacked head coach Arne Slot after a fifth-place finish in their Premier League title defence.

Trump says U.S. and Iran nearing a peace deal. And, Pope Leo weighs in on AI's rise — President Trump says that a deal with Iran to end the war is largely negotiated. And, Pope Leo XIV weighed in today on the rise of AI during his first encyclical.

Watch: Football fans celebrate in Ghana after draw with England — Ghana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.

From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on key bills in King's Speech — BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.

Cockroach Party protest intensifies after Wangchuk forcibly hospitalised — Protest by India's Cockroach Janta Party has intensified after activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalised.

Trump makes endorsement in key Georgia Republican US Senate run-off — Trump picks Mike Collins over Derek Dooley in race to determine who will face Democrat Jon Ossoff in November midterms.

The economic challenges facing the next prime minister — Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.

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Rapist Paul Quinn's 24-year sentence an insult, says wrongly convicted Andrew Malkinson — Paul Quinn is jailed over the 2003 attack in Salford for which Andrew Malkinson served 17 years.

'The Bear' ending explained: What happens to Carmy? — No more "Yes, chef!" for Carmy.

daine Announces Debut Album 'In Endless Awe & Agony': Hear "Love Love (Love Love)" — Are you ready to be In Endless Awe & Agony? That’s how the Ninajirachi/underscores collaborator daine has titled their debut album. It’s quite a high bar, but the early singles at least gesture…

Larry Christenson, World Series winner with Phillies, dies at 72 — Larry Christenson, a pitcher on the Phillies' 1980 World Series-winning team who spent his entire career with the franchise, died at the age of 72 while on a fishing trip with family and friends.

Turns Out, There Really Is a Cabal of Elite Crazies Trying to Control the World — It’s just not made up of the people MAGA thinks.

iOS 26.5.1 could launch soon as next iPhone update - 9to5Mac — It’s almost WWDC time, where iOS 27 will be revealed, but a smaller new iPhone update could debut first: iOS 26.5.1.

US Congress advances American-Israeli military integration plan — A provision in the 2027 draft US defence bill could bind the two countries' weapons industries closer than ever.

Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days — Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

The key measures in the King's Speech — The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.

Apple and MLB announce August Friday Night Baseball schedule: key dates, how to watch — Iconic rivalries, repeat appearances from top contenders, and more round out the August slate.

Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now? — The Chinese leader is making his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years amid significant military developments.

Who pays for a supersized World Cup? — The biggest World Cup ever, with 48 teams and 104 matches, is expected to bring a record $13bn for FIFA.

Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed — The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys.

What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip — Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

Red Arrows to fly with fewer jets to preserve ageing fleet — The famous display team will fly with seven rather than nine aircraft for most of its displays.

SpaceX suddenly aborts second Starship V3 launch after ignition | TechCrunch — The company didn't immediately say what went wrong. SpaceX's stock plunged more than 4% in after-hours trading before paring losses.

U.S. GAO - Nuclear Waste Cleanup: Changes Needed to Ensure DOE Is Not Prematurely Excluding Less Expensive Options for Large Projects — To clean up nuclear waste, the Department of Energy spends billions of taxpayer dollars on large projects, like waste treatment facilities.…

Everything we know so far about the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela — Everything we know so far about the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela

What to know about Ukraine's military shakeup — After a week of nationwide protests over the direction of Ukraine's military strategy in the ongoing war with Russia, the Ukrainian military has a new commander, Mykhailo Drapatyi. Here's what to know.

After Trump inspects Reflecting Pool, he says repair work will begin 'immediately' — On Sunday, the president flew by helicopter over the refurbished landmark, which is plagued by algae and peeling paint. He claims vandals are partly to blame.

Lindsey Graham’s legacy: Israel advocate, Trump ally, Iran war supporter — Late US senator backed invasion of Iraq, war on Iran and approach of 'more for Israel' as he became a Trump confidant.

Iran promotes message of continuity and revenge at Khamenei commemoration — Iran will be shut down on Sunday and Monday to encourage more mourners to join funeral procession.

Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister — Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.

Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support — FairSquare says it will lodge the complaint regarding the FIFA president's 'repeated breach of political neutrality'.

Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers — The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".

Apple is reportedly planning new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro releases early next year | TechCrunch — Apple is readying several new iPad Pro tablets, and a budget-friendly MacBook Pro, reports suggest.

BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report — The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.

Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration — The PM said the public should not be using single-use grills "at this moment in time" amid wildfire risks.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans gather for glimpse of top secret wedding — Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash…

’I Play Rocky’ Trailer: Sylvester Stallone’s Fight to Play His Iconic Role Gets Its Very Own Movie — Peter Farrelly directs Anthony Ippolito (who, funnily enough, previously played Al Pacino in a whole other project) in ‘I Play Rocky.” Trailer.

Outrage over Israel’s Ben-Gvir flotilla abuse video: What we know — In a video released by his office, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir taunts zip-tied activists, causing condemnation.

Iraq says $19M found in hideouts linked to ex-oil minister — Iraqi authorities say they seized the equivalent of $19 million in cash and several kilograms of gold jewelry

Vance says Israeli campaign tried to sway US opinion against Iran diplomacy — The US vice-president also said he faced 'vicious' personal attacks over his diplomatic outreach to end war.

Deadly fire breaks out at shoe factory in China — A fire has torn through a shoe factory in eastern China, killing at least 28 people and trapping workers on the roof.

With wildfires raging in France and Spain, fire crews race against next heat wave — French President Emmanuel Macron said France was "facing a completely unprecedented fire," describing the situation as France's worst fire-related crisis since World War II.

In symbolic vote, Congress directs Trump to remove forces from Iran war — The measure to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran does not require the president's signature, nor does it carry the force of law. But it reflects bipartisan frustration with the war.

Will Messi play? Argentina answer fan queries in 55-man World Cup squad — Argentina captain is named in the preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but has not confirmed his participation.

‘Pervasive fear’ grips Gaza as Israeli attacks persist despite ceasefire — A drone attack killed a young woman and injured 15 others near Khan Younis, reported the Wafa news agency.

Pixel 11 series hands-on: HiLight is a miss, Magic Capture is a hit — Some new features are good, others less so. So it goes.

Thousands attend anti-racism rallies following unrest in Belfast — The rallies in Northern Ireland follow two nights of anti-immigrant violence provoked by a stabbing attack.

‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent — Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.

Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa — The violence prompted 300 Mozambicans to return home over the weekend.

Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes — Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.

South Korea FA apologises over ‘sexual services’ allegations — Football association apologises over claims relating to qualifiers for World Cup 2014 and the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Man and woman die after being pulled from sea off Cornish beach — A man and a woman both died at the scene after being recovered from the sea off Cornwall.

Morning news brief — Trump says the U.S. will collect tolls and impose blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, man killed by federal agents in Maine, states sue to stop Paramount-Warner Bros merger.

Unlocking the Cloudflare app ecosystem with OAuth for all — Self-Managed OAuth is now available to all developers on Cloudflare. Here's how we executed a zero-downtime migration of our core OAuth engine to make it happen.

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