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New faces, same old problems: Pakistan all out for 133 in 3rd England Test — England's pacers cleaned up Pakistan in 34 overs after the visitors' top five batters failed to score double figures.

Oregon's wildfire season is pushing ranchers to evacuate their cattle — Oregon has been having an extremely active fire season. Some of the areas burning are critical to ranchers whose livelihoods depend on cattle.

Meta reaches $17B settlement. And, nuclear regulator to abandon radiation safety rule — Meta and the states that sued the company have agreed to a $17 billion settlement. And, nuclear regulators are preparing to abandon a decades-old radiation safety rule.

Dollar Debasement Backs Bull Case for Emerging Bonds, Funds Say — A stellar year for emerging-market bonds is set to get even better as the return of the “dollar debasement trade” amplifies inflows into the asset class, fund managers say.

Cuba says it has ‘legitimate’ right to defend itself amid US threats — Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says country is not a threat, but will defend itself from aggression if necessary.

US heatwave raises alarms over AI data centre energy demands — US heatwave exposes critical strain on power grids from growing energy demands of AI data centres.

Tributes paid to Jason Arday after ex-Cambridge professor found dead — His family said they were "in shock" to have lost him, adding a "campaign of misinformation" had been too much.

Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections — Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.

How AI is being weaponised against India’s Muslim women — For years, India's Muslim women have been subject to online abuse.

Energy Markets Strained by Iran, Ukraine Wars — Renewed US-Iran fighting and uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are adding pressure to global energy markets, while the threat of mines continues to deter some traffic. Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries…

Canada’s Carney travels to Alberta as separatists face legal setback — Trip comes as court rules separatists did not follow proper procedure in collecting referendum signatures.

The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn't make it | TechCrunch — From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy 'super app' launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.

Sabalenka ‘mentally off track’ as French Open exit made her want to ‘quit’ — World number one Aryna Sabalenka let a two-set lead slip in a French Open quarterfinal defeat by Diana Shnaider.

Hong Kong official warns booksellers on security risks after raids — The police operation marks the third round of arrests targeting independent bookstores in four months.

India debuts hydrogen-powered train as part of sustainability drive — India joins a handful of countries that have successfully deployed the zero-emission technology in their rail networks.

Experts warn Trump is playing politics with US intelligence — Former officials warn that Trump's intelligence overhaul risks politicising national security.

Ronaldo demands lifetime bans over Jota chants — Footage on social media appears to show Al-Hilal's Ruben Neves reacting to Al-Taawoun fans chanting Diogo Jota's name at him during their Saudi Pro League match.

No More JetBrains Products for Me — The personal website of Matthew Kosarek

Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye alliance actually create a new regional order? — The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?

Ancient Romans Put Their Faith in Guardian Spirits. Archaeologists Just Found a Rare 1,600-Year-Old Carving of One in Northern England — Known as a “genius,” the protective spirit or deity was believed to bring good fortune and prosperity to a particular person, household or…

Has Harry's war with the press finally run out of road? — The Duke of Sussex and six others have lost their High Court privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.

Dahiyeh crowds rally in favour of Iranian support against Israel — Dahiyeh crowds rally in favour of Iranian support against Israel.

Best Prime Day laptop deals: Save up to $970 on MacBooks, Windows PCs — Laptops are very expensive these days. These discounts help.

What we know about how Northern Ireland's riots were organised — Northern Ireland has seen three nights of violence after footage of a knife attack on Monday night spread across social media.

‘We basically lost’: Tel Aviv residents react after Israel-Iran strikes — Residents in Tel Aviv voiced mixed reactions after a day of missile exchanges between Israel and Iran.

GitHub - cosmtrek/mindwalk: A visualization tool that replays coding-agent sessions on a 3D map of your codebase. — A visualization tool that replays coding-agent sessions on a 3D map of your codebase. - cosmtrek/mindwalk

Trump seeks to split Lebanon talks from war on Iran negotiations — Trump says he wants to keep talks on the conflict in Lebanon separate from negotiations over the war with Iran.

Record global temperatures possible as chance of a 'super El Niño' grows — As El Niño develops this year, scientists are increasingly confident it could be one of the strongest on record with global consequences, as Simon King explains.

Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down — New 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after last minute breakdown in trade talks.

Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed — Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.

OM System PEN Review: Too Familiar But Oh-So-Pretty — Beautiful, fun to use, and perhaps too familiar.

Trump wraps NATO summit on a positive note, after meeting Zelenskyy — President Trump capped a NATO summit in Turkey meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and saying that the U.S. will give Ukraine a license to make Patriot air defense systems.

ZCode uploads your git history; Z.ai holds the only key — ZCode, the GLM coding agent from Z.ai, uploads full workspaces with .git history, LFS cache and reflogs to Aliyun OSS. UI toggles do not stop it.

'I'm not sure who I am' - Bake Off winner in shock after bipolar diagnosis — Georgina Grasso said she is taking some time to understand bipolar disorder after receiving her diagnosis.

Kendine İzin Ver | Eda Zamanpur | TEDxİYTE — Hayatta bazen en büyük engel, kendimize koyduğumuz sınırlardır. Eda Zamanpur, kendimize denemek, hata yapmak, değişmek ve hayallerimizin peşinden gitmek için izin vermenin önemini anlatıyor. Eda Zamanpur is an interior architect and…

Quiz: What type of World Cup fan are you? — Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.

How a comic book store got swept into the tariff storm — Tariffs continue to rile all kinds of American businesses more than a year after Trump unveiled his first set of tariffs — including a comic book store owner in Ohio.

Thousands gather in Srebrenica to mark 31 years since genocide — Ten newly identified victims were buried as the more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys killed were remembered.

Honduras’s Hernandez returns home after Trump pardon: How it happened — Sentenced to 45 years in the US, Hernandez returns home to his family, party and supporters after Trump pardons him.

Twenty firefighters taken to hospital after explosion in Essex — Essex's chief fire officer praises crews' courage after a blaze spreads to a fertiliser store.

How to stay safe during an earthquake: A visual guide — Earthquakes can happen suddenly, but knowing what to do before, during and after one can reduce the risk of injury.

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez — The Portuguese superstar has posted an image of two hands - presumed to be his on top of his wife's - both wearing wedding rings.

Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test — One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.

NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for September 2: Tips to solve Connections #709 — Everything you need to solve Connections Sports Edition #709

Did the Pope use AI to write about the dangers of AI? — Analyses have determined that parts of the Magnifica Humanitas appear to have been written by AI.

Faultless Duplantis, hungry Ingebrigtsen shine at Ultimate Championship — World and Olympic champion Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis delivered a faultless display of pole vaulting to seal victory.

Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general — The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general early Saturday morning, elevating President Trump's former personal lawyer to head the Justice Department.

Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits — FairSquare says the FIFA president should not be able to run again under the world football organisation's statutes.

Economy grew in April to June as sun and World Cup helped some UK businesses — The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.

Apple iTunes still exists, but not the way it used to — You can still buy music from the iTunes Store, believe it or not.

JD Vance’s 2028 strategy is starting to take shape — The vice president’s decision to criticise Israel and distance himself from rival Rubio means he is reading the base.

How is the pro-Israel lobby influencing US elections? — As the 2026 US midterms approach, millions of dollars are pouring into races involving candidates who challenge US support for Israel.

Israeli army and settlers injure several Palestinians across West Bank — Palestinians face attacks and forced displacement as settlers expand control, backed by military raids and inaction.

Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery — A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.

Video: Protesters shut down UNHCR headquarters in Tripoli, Libya — The United Nations refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli, Libya, has been sealed shut by protesters.

Is East Fork Worth It? Everything to Know About the Fan-Favorite Pottery — <img src="https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload//shopping/tk/2026/2026-08/east-fork-brand-explainer/east-fork-lead"> For a long time, I had a mishmash of tableware in my cabinets: old ceramic…

Six months on, Iran is still standing, but survival is becoming more costly — Economic pressure is testing Iran where it is weakest and sharpening divisions within its leadership.

Temperatures could climb to 28C in late burst of warmth — A summer-like day is in store for some on Sunday with above average temperatures, but the heat will be short-lived.

How to preorder the new AirPods 5: Price, specs, release date — The latest Apple earbuds are available to preorder.

Honduran ex-president controversially pardoned by Trump speaks to BBC — Juan Orlando Hernández was serving a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking when he was pardoned by Trump.

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