Oil prices surge as US strikes Iran, reversing slide to pre-war levels — Brent crude rises above $76 a barrel for the first time in two weeks amid renewed violence in Strait of Hormuz.
Is FIFA’s Infantino on a collision course over World Cup plan: What we know — Al Jazeera looks at the growing global opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's private investment plan.
The Papers: 'Future looking droughtful' and 'Dinghy flotilla' — Drought leaves UK parched and a "dinghy flotilla" crossing the English Channel lead Thursday's papers.
Warner Bros. is suing Amazon for poaching employees — “Lawless employee shopping spree.”
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.
Antonelli wins Monaco Grand Prix from Hamilton after dramatic ending — Kimi Antonelli wins the Monaco Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton after a chaotic ending that featured two safety cars and a red flag.
Top French court upholds assisted dying law, rejects teen social media ban — The decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.
This immigrant served in the US military. Now he faces deportation — Benito Miranda Hernandez completed three tours during the Iraq war but now faces removal from the US to Mexico.
Mexico begins legal action in US over deaths of its citizens in ICE custody — Mexico files complaints and sends cease-and-desist letters over the deaths of 17 nationals in ICE custody or raids.
Showdown in Strasbourg: The unexpected return of Chat Control 1.0 — With a procedural trick, proponents in the EU Parliament are pushing for reactivation of indiscriminate scans of chat messages shortly before the summer break.
Tehran releases footage showing ruins of late Iranian leader’s compound — Iranian state media has released what it calls the first footage showing damage to the late Khamenei’s compound.
EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings — Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief' — The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.
US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills one — Dozens of attacks since September have killed at least 194 people in US operation dubbed 'Southern Spear'.
Giant crowds greet Pope Leo at public mass in Madrid — The pontiff praises Madrid as a beacon of inclusion as about 1.2 million people gather for Sunday mass.
The Hunt for the Counterfeiter Trying to Make the Perfect Bill — On the trail of the world’s best counterfeit artists.
Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments, as Russia strikes Ukraine — Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, and Russia attacked various regions of Ukraine, as their war grinds on.
Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech as US celebrates 250th — The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.
US Senate votes to pause Iran war in rare rebuke to Trump — US Senate votes to pause Iran war in rare rebuke to Trump
Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in West Bank amid settler attacks — Military crackdown follows a shooting that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West Jerusalem — The US and Israel have signed a deal allocating land for a permanent US embassy in West Jerusalem.
UK seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker – what that means — UK's Royal Marines conduct first-of-its-kind operation in the English Channel, causing other tankers to turn around.
U.S. and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire. And, Trump nominates a new head of ICE — The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, putting their latest ceasefire in jeopardy. And, Trump has nominated a former Oklahoma state trooper to head Immigration and Customs…
US supreme court rules geofence warrants require constitutional privacy protections — Law enforcement’s use of warrants sweeping smartphone location data requires privacy protections, court rules
FAA lets Boeing sign off on 737 Max, 787 airworthiness certificates again — The move is a vote of confidence in Boeing from the U.S. government.
Chambliss disagrees with Kiffin's view of recruiting at Ole Miss — Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss on Friday took issue with first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin's recent comments that Ole Miss' past embrace of Confederate symbols made recruiting Black players more difficult.
King appears as surprise guest at sold-out Shakespeare play — The monarch sat with the audience to watch a performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company's The Tempest.
The missing link in sustainable change | Elisha Bello | TEDxYola — Real change often begins with external support—but it only lasts when people take ownership of it. Drawing from real-world leadership and development experience, this talk explores the shift from dependency to…
A Winding Road, a Bottle of Wine, and a Crash That Keeps Punishing Oak Grove - Longreads — "Ananya Rao was not driving when she was badly injured and a friend from Lakeside High was killed. But her parents might go to prison."
France vs Paraguay LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16 — Live coverage and text commentary stream updates as Mbappe's France face Paraguay in the Round of 16 knockout game.
Schwab CEO on Why They Keep Fees Low — Charles Schwab President & CEO Rick Wurster discusses the biggest challenge he faces and shares a story about founder Chuck Schwab that illustrates the company's unwavering, client-first philosophy, one that prioritizes value and scale and…
I learned the hard way why a single Pi-hole is never enough — My entire home network crashed because I only ran one Pi-hole
An Ohio Valley 100,000-Watt FM Signal Is Severed in Broad Daylight - Radio World — A daytime copper theft has knocked 100,000-watt WDGG(FM) in Ashland, Ky., off the air. Kindred Communications' Mike Kirtner details the near-fatal incident.
The deeply contentious debate around what it means to be English — The debate about English identity has been a perennial one but has now taken on a harder edge
Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting — US president says Iran talks progressing, reups threats if diplomacy fails before sit down with Israeli prime minister.
6 great classic movies you need to stop putting off in 2026 — Take a trip to the past and honor some all-time great movies.
UK PM Keir Starmer resigns. And, US and Iran agree to roadmap for final deal — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday. And, the U.S. and Iran have agreed to a "roadmap" to reach a final deal within 60 days.
Trump’s Iran war leaves US oil reserves so low caverns risk damage — The supply strain comes as drivers face unprecedented late-summer pump prices, with the national average hitting a mid-August record of $4.07 per gallon
Board of Peace envoy warns ‘permanent’ Gaza divide under current status quo — UN Security Council urged to press for Israeli obligations and Hamas disarmament under Gaza 'ceasefire' roadmap.
Spain’s Ceuta declares emergency over surge in migrant arrivals — More than 1,500 migrants have reached Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta by sea over the past week.
Why Sal Khan’t: On Learning by Making but Teaching by Telling — Two pieces crossed my feed recently, both about Sal Khan and the AI tutoring revolution that wasn’t. The first was Matt Barnum’s reported piece in Chalkbeat, where Khan himself acknowledged that…
India suspends police officer for firing AK-47 at student protesters — An Indian police officer has been suspended after firing an AK-47 rifle at students protesting over leaked exam papers.
Iran, Oman close in on Hormuz deal; Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi tankers — Iran, Oman agree on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and Israel bombs Lebanon.
Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims? — BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted.
Get an Apple Watch SE 3 for Just $219 on Amazon — Amazon this week is taking $30 off the Apple Watch SE 3, starting at $219.00 for the 40mm GPS model. These are second-best prices on the SE 3, but it's been a few months since we last tracked record low prices, so this is a good…
Iran: Currently no negotiations with the US — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Monday that Iran is not seeking negotiations with US.
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.
Keep politicians on the bus but out of sport’s driving seat, warns Coe — World Athletics' president says political influence in sport must be kept in check with LA Olympics on horizon.
4 excellent new Netflix shows to binge this weekend (August 7-9) — A doomed family saga concludes, foul-mouthed stray cats, a small-town doc with a chip, and bingable lessons in cocktail making.
Why has the Pentagon raised the risk of Israeli spying to the highest level? — The US agencies warn against Israeli efforts to collect information on the talks to end the war, according to reports.
“Your brain is a gambling addict that bets on reality. It doesn’t wait for information. It guesses what should — “Your brain is a gambling addict that bets on reality. It doesn’t wait for information. It guesses what should happen and adjusts when surprised. Most bets win.
The use of force has become a 'default tool' for ICE officers, a new report finds — An ACLU report looks at the widespread use of force in immigration enforcement in the first year of President Trump's return to office. Recent fatal shootings in Texas and Maine have brought…
The Most Delicious English Muffin Comes from This 138-Year-Old Bakery — <img src="https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload//tk/edit/groceries/2026/2026-08/wolfermans-bakery-review/english-muffin-4995"> When I was a kid, I loved flipping through my grandmother’s…
Trump says Iran talks taking place during pause in US military strikes — US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are continuing during a pause in US military strikes
Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike over exam paper leaks — This is a breaking news story.
Turkish opposition leader vows to stay after court ousts him — Turkiye’s main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has vowed not to leave party headquarters.
We live in a world of ordinary abundance & luxuries only dreamed of in centuries past: music on demand, photog — We live in a world of ordinary abundance & luxuries only dreamed of in centuries past: music on demand, photographs, books, eyeglasses, refrigeration, vaccinati
Six people killed as helicopters collide over Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro — Two helicopters collided in midair before crashing into car park of electric vehicle dealership, fire service says.
Partners Group Exits Bubble-Tea Brand Gong Cha After Bain Buyout — Partners Group will exit its private credit investment in Gong cha after Bain Capital bought the Taiwanese bubble-tea brand from TA Associates this month.
Qatar says US-Iran negotiations need ‘more time’ — Qatar’s foreign ministry says more time is needed for US-Iran negotiations.