US police responding to dozens of shots fired near the White House — The US Secret Service is investigating reported gunfire outside the White House.
China sentences former local official to death in $324m corruption case — Yang Youlin, an ex-official in the eastern city Nanjing, accepted bribes in exchange for business favours, court says.
World Cup form guide: Ranking the eight MENA teams in the tournament — Breaking down the eight Middle East and North African teams' chances at the World Cup in North America.
Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept RAF spy plane over Black Sea — The unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a "routine international flight" during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says.
FIFA boss tells critics to ‘relax’ over Somali referee deportation — FIFA boss tells critics to ‘relax’ over Somali referee deportation
Cohere Parse 5 loses the benchmark on points. It wins on cost per page. — <p>Enterprises trying to feed PDFs, slides and scanned documents into AI pipelines keep running into the same wall: the tools either miss the structure — tables, charts, layout — or cost too much to run…
Crimea halts fuel sales after Ukraine strikes cause shortages — Gas sales in Russian-controlled Crimea have halted after Ukrainian drone strikes on the peninsula’s supply route.
US accuses dozens of countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs — White House report claims tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue lost to transshipments.
Riksbyggen creates Sweden's smallest apartments to "make the housing crisis tangible" — <p>Developer Riksbyggen and creative agency BBDO Nordics have designed three flats based on what a 25-year-old can afford to buy in Sweden today, with the smallest micro home measuring…
Harry Kane double rescues England in comeback win against DR Congo — England survive huge scare against DR Congo to win 2-1 and set up last 16 clash with cohosts Mexico.
"This is the best thing H&dM has done" says commenter — <p>In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Herzog & de Meuron's transformation of the Titlis Tower in the Alps into a sculptural tourist attraction. The studio transformed the former…
Big Food vs. The People — We expose Big Food’s 239 lawsuits against life-saving policies
Cuba edges toward breakdown as power cuts and US meddling push society to brink — As Cuba swelters under six-month oil blockade imposed by US, tempers are fraying and unrest is growing
Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds — The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them.
Kevin Keegan, Liverpool footballer who managed England and Newcastle United, dies aged 75 — The former England captain and manager revealed seven weeks ago that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped — Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.
Train derailment carriages moved amid track probe — Work begins on removing carriages from a train that derailed near Lewes, as investigations continue.
I ran the one command in Linux you should never run. Here's what happened — Linux destruction for science!
MTG Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box deal — If you want to grab a friend and just start playing, the game's Jumpstart format can help you learn as you go.
Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage? — As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.
World welcomes US-Iran ‘peace deal’ criticised by Israel — Governments across the world have welcomed the tentative deal between the US and Iran to end the war.
Amazon Offers Early Savings on 2026 Mac Mini, Plus Record Low on AirTag 2 — Apple introduced the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini this week, and Amazon currently has the first pre-order discounts on these models ahead of their September launch. Below, we're also tracking a new record low…
Leckie Studio tucks house clad in "silvered wood" into forested Vancouver site — <p>Canadian practice Leckie Studio has completed Twin Peaks House, which features an asymmetrical roof and silvery wood cladding that helps the building "recede among the trees". Located in North…
At least 16 people buried following landslide in China — The country has been hit by damaging thunderstorms, leaving at least 275 people injured.
Protests in Albania against Kushner resort swell to tens of thousands — Albanians have gathered for the 21st day in a row to protest plans to build a resort on Albania's coast.
Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care — The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.
Remembering Muhammad Ali’s message of peace — Ten years after his passing, Ali’s words remind us of what we must do amid today’s conflicts and divisions.
Golf cart, small car and moon buggy meet in electric vehicle Amble One — <p>Former Apple designer Julian Hoenig and Forpeople founder Michael Tropper have teamed up to enter the mobility space with Amble One – a doorless electric buggy that they hope will become a lightweight…
These AI models are free, private, and will never say 'no' — Open-weight AI models with advanced capabilities and no safeguards are becoming much more accessible. While they can be useful, AI safety experts have concerns.
Hello Wood transforms abandoned railway site in Zurich with "indoor-outdoor cultural hub" — <p>Architecture studio Hello Wood has completed Remise Rosa, a colourful dining and events complex built from cross-laminated timber on a former railway freight yard in Switzerland.…
Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave — The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.
Uber will let parents peek through a driver's selfie camera when teens are taking a trip — Uber will only access recordings from a driver's phone to review safety reports.
Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan — Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.
Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession — Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.
The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it — Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
Bonnie Tyler 'stable' in Portuguese hospital — The Welsh star had undergone emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal last week.
PAU designs Penn Station revamp to meet "political realities of the moment" — <p>Architecture studio PAU has designed a renovation for New York's Penn Station, adding a new colonnade and integrating the Madison Square Garden arena while brightening the congested internal spaces.
What will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan? — The army says it's retaken a key highway linking Khartoum to El-Obeid.
Iran War Exposes Limits of US Military Endurance — Six months into the US conflict with Iran, oil flows from the Persian Gulf have recovered to about 40% of prewar levels, but risks remain as the Strait of Hormuz stays constrained and the Navy faces mounting pressure on…
Charlap Hyman & Herrero adds custom workstations to futuristic LA office — <p>US studio Charlap Hyman & Herrero has built in rows of metal workstations to create a futuristic yet comfortable work environment for an aerospace manufacturer's office in California. Charlap H
‘Incredibly proud moment’: South Africa fans hail historic World Cup run — The nation’s shock win against South Korea quelled criticism back at home after doubts about coach Hugo Broos’ team.
$500m for Trump, access for Pakistan: How a crypto-diplomatic bet paid off — The crypto firm that brought Trump a windfall has also allowed Pakistan to gain clout with US administration.
German arms export licences for Israel surge with focus on sub project — A dramatic rise in export permissions marks the latest twist in Germany's approach to ally Israel.
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm — The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
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.
Typhoon Bavi pummels China’s eastern coast — Dramatic video captured the moment waves caused by Typhoon Bavi slammed into a house in China’s Zhejiang province.
Ronaldo seals victory as Al Nassr's perfect season start continues — Cristiano Ronaldo secured a 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun, extending Al Nassr's perfect record and keeping them atop the Saudi Pro League.
Grass-topped Dutch office by Studio Massimo "adds habitat rather than taking it" — <p>Local architecture practice Studio Massimo has completed a bio-based office in the Netherlands, using bark cladding and an expansive green roof to disguise its form within the surrounding…
'Healey eyes banks and oil tax' and 'X Factor comeback' — As rescue efforts enter their fifth day following the Nepal flash floods, some of today's papers report on the climbing death toll.
Bloomberg Surveillance 7/29/2026 — Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
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.
Lenovo's first RTX Spark PCs are Yoga models built for creators — The Yoga 9n and Pro 9n are built for AI and even gaming.
Death toll nears 800 after Himalayan glacier collapse — Specialised search-and-rescue teams join recovery operations in Nepal and China.
Sculpted wooden museum among projects from California Baptist University — <p>Dezeen School Shows: an architecture museum informed by the work of Spanish sculptor Eduardo Chillida is among the architecture projects from California Baptist University. Also featured is a care…
Five architecture and design events in July from Dezeen Events Guide — <p>Ai Weiwei: Button Up! and Summer Assembly: Earth Station are among the architecture and design events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this July. Other events taking place during the month include New…
Vance says Trump ‘sending a message’ to Iran with AI-generated video — Video depicting Kharg Island being attacked is later followed by more warnings from President Trump.
US Natural Gas Ticks Up on Hotter Forecasts, Cooling Demand — US natural gas futures were up slightly as near-term forecasts showed hotter weather in the coming weeks, indicating increased cooling demand for the power-plant fuel as consumers crank up air-conditioning.
Robots compete in boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games — The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.
California Could Offer a Tax Credit for Post-Production If Gavin Newsom Approves It in the Next Month — Governor Newsom has a month to sign an initial version of a post-production specific tax credit in California.
Jerusalem Daily: Students sing ‘Erase Palestine’ — Two Palestinian teens were killed in the occupied West Bank as Israeli settlers and snipers surround a village.