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Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

The announcement comes after Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight into Saturday.

BBC Sport

London Diamond League results: Josh Kerr smashes men's mile world record

Great Britain's Josh Kerr smashes the long-standing men's mile world record in a spectacular performance at the London Diamond League.

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To Andy Burnham: many backseat drivers will be trying to steer you. Here’s why you should ignor...

As prime minister, you will need a clear plan from the top. For that, look to an unlikely inspiration: Margaret Thatcher, says Guardian columnist J...

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Six political headaches Andy Burnham must tackle in his first weeks as PM

From dealing with Trump to easing cost of living, the incoming prime minister is mulling his approach to contentious issues

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Andy Burnham considers radical shake-up to cut energy bills

Labour leader examining proposals to overhaul gas standing charges and make heat pumps cheaper to run than boilers

BBC News

Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes

Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned c...

CNBC

World Cup audience stayed bipartisan despite Trump's prominent role, CNBC survey finds

Nearly half of registered voters watched the 2026 World Cup, with income and education shaping viewership more than party affiliation, the survey f...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Joan Capdevila appeals to US President Donald Trump after travel permit denial

Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to ente...

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Burnham risks Labour backlash if he reverses ban on new oil and gas drilling

Party manifesto pledged to honour existing North Sea exploration licences but not issue new ones

BBC News

White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.

CNBC

Iran supreme leader vows 'unforgettable lessons in store' for U.S. after calling off interim peac...

U.S. Central Command says it continues to enforce a naval blockade against Iran, while Kuwait and Bahrain say they have intercepted more Iranian pr...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: President Donald Trump questions Harry Kane's defensive role for England

US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: England coach Thomas Tuchel defends semi-final tactics in Argentina loss

England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.

BBC News

Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?

BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted.

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US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night

Iran has retaliated against US allies in the region, with Kuwait reporting that a power and water plant had been hit.

BBC News

Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates

The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.

CNBC

Chinese AI has leveled up, and brought renewed focus on the open weight model shift

It's the latest AI model from China to close the performance gap with leading U.S. AI labs.

BBC News

Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke in US cities

Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildf...

CNBC

Oil tankers face 'worst case scenario' in Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks on ships, maritime risk...

One seafarer was killed and three were injured in attack on the crude oil tanker Al Bahyah off Oman's coast on Tuesday.

CNBC

The White House is dictating access to frontier AI models, shifting power from tech giants, sourc...

The Trump administration is taking steps to control who gets access to the latest frontier models, people familiar with the matter told CNBC.

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Iraq and Syria sign agreement to restore oil pipeline that would provide alternative to Strait of...

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is visiting the U.S. this week. He met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.

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Trump administration to grant $12m to groups founded by UK conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby...

Exclusive: Controversial grants are part of package criticised as misuse of public money to influence European politics

CNBC

Trump rips Canada as wildfire smoke spreads, says U.S. will add pollution cost to tariffs

The smoke coming from active wildfires in Canada has led to unhealthy air quality in swaths of the U.S., which could affect the World Cup final in ...

BBC Sport

Sir Garfield Sobers obituary: West Indies legendary all-rounder remembered

Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as...

TechCrunch

Zoox issues software recall after a robotaxi got confused by heavy smoke | TechCrunch

The recall comes as the top automotive safety regulator in the U.S. has warned AV companies about their vehicles interfering with first responders.

CNBC

Apple, Nvidia vie for title of world's most valuable company

Nvidia shares have underperformed in 2026 as Wall Street shifts to companies powering the infrastructure AI buildout.

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The Guardian view on Andy Burnham: political poetry must become governing prose | Editorial

Editorial: Larkin, Harrison and Shakespeare shaped Labour’s leader. Now comes the harder task: turning language into lasting change

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Bitcoin faces fresh headwinds as China’s Kimi beats Claude, GPT in coding benchmark

Moonshot's Kimi K3 took the top spot in frontend coding away from Claude and OpenAI, and it's free. Semiconductor stocks fell, and crypto fell with...

CNBC

Amazon's Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi drove into heavy smoke

Last month, an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi drove into an active emergency fire scene that was clouded with smoke, the company said.

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First atmosphere found around Earth-like planet LHS 1140b

Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.

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Burnham to announce cabinet picks on Monday – as it happened

New Labour leader says: ‘I am finalising those decisions, and I will come to conclusions very shortly’

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AI frenzy losing steam leaves BTC price less volatile than South Korea's Kospi: Crypto Daily

The day ahead in crypto: July 17, 2026

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Crypto.com lands $400 million investment from Citadel Securities at $20 billion valuation

The exchange's first institutional funding round values it at $20 billion and will fund expansion into tokenized securities and derivatives.

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Bitcoin under $64,000 after new U.S. strike on Iran and Trump's China allegation

Geopolitical tensions and renewed fears of U.S.-China frictions are weighing on risk assets, including bitcoin.

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Andy Burnham promises to end Labour infighting as he becomes party’s leader

Government has ‘last chance’ to get it right, says incoming PM, while anxiety surrounds his choice of chancellor

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Live markets: Bitcoin slips to $63,000 as the chip rout goes global

A deepening global selloff in chipmakers dragged risk assets lower, pulling bitcoin back from the $65,000 it reached on this week's soft inflation ...

CNBC

SpaceX stock has cratered nearly 23% since the company joined the Nasdaq-100

SpaceX's stock plunged further on Friday, a day after it aborted a test flight for its Starship rocket at the last second.

CNBC

Iran says civilian infrastructure hit by latest U.S. strikes, expands attacks to Syria, Bahrain

The escalating standoff comes as the fragile truce signed by the U.S. and Iran last month showed further signs of unravelling

BBC News

The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?

BBC News

Trump alleges China meddled in 2020 election and questions voting security ahead of midterms

China said Trump's claims were fabricated and US Democrats said he was paving the way to undermine November's elections.

CNBC

Xi pitches China as AI partner to developing world, warns against risks and security overreach

China will provide developing countries with 5,000 opportunities in AI training and seminar programs, as well as develop AI cooperation with variou...

BBC News

China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

CNBC

Oil prices rise as U.S.-Iran hostilities threaten supply through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose Friday as investors weighed escalating threats between the U.S. and Iran.

BBC News

Iran accuses US of hitting civilian infrastructure

The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".

BBC News

Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords

The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.

CNBC

SpaceX aborts Starship test flight, sending stock lower

Elon Musk said it would make another attempt "hopefully in a few days." SpaceX completed the maiden test flight of its Starship V3 rocket in May.

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World Cup 2026: Fifa 'assessing reports' after Argentina players hold Falklands banner

Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims ...

the Guardian

Burnham must learn from Starmer’s mistakes: Labour was elected to transform the economy, not ju...

Devolution, tax, the EU and immigration: these are all opportunities for growth if Burnham abandons the excessive caution of the past few years, sa...

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Andy Burnham to promise to ‘fix the big things’ in first speech as Labour leader

Burnham, who is set to take the job at a conference on Friday, will promise to give back control to communities and spread growth

CNBC

Trump doubles down on 2020 election claims in national address, alleging China meddling

Trump also repeated his calls for the Republican-led Congress to pass the "SAVE America Act," a controversial election bill that lacks support to p...

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NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook: the same standalone product with deeper Google integration and a secure cloud computer.

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Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43

The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.

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Keir Starmer makes Sadiq Khan a peer in the House of Lords

Appointment by the outgoing prime minister potentially opens door for London mayor to join Burnham cabinet

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Microsoft Comic Chat is now open source | Microsoft Open Source Blog

Microsoft Comic Chat is now open source. Explore the IRC client that turned conversations into comics and helped introduce Comic Sans to the world.

BBC News

UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner

Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Why you should still care about England v France third-place play-off

It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off.

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Tether invests $20 million in Argentine neobank Ualá as it expands Latin America push

Ualá’s CEO clarified Tether is acting solely as a financial investor, citing current regional regulations preventing any immediate USDT integra...

the Guardian

Offer teenagers a meningitis B vaccine on NHS, advisers tell UK government

JCVI says children should have one or two doses of menB vaccine at age 15, depending on if they had one as a baby

BBC News

Strait of Hormuz: US fires at oil tanker as new Iran blockade begins

The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.

CNBC

Iran warns U.S. of Hormuz ‘red line,’ says it will retaliate if Trump carries out threats

Trump warned that the U.S. will target Iranian infrastructure next week if negotiations do not resume.

BBC News

Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister Fedorov

Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.

BBC News

Feeling gutted? Five ways to cope with England's World Cup defeat

After England’s loss, fans and experts share their tips for managing the disappointment.

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Where YC Founders Went Next: OpenAI and Anthropic — Startups.RIP

A chronological ledger of 105 YC founders connected to OpenAI or Anthropic, from their earliest YC batches to where they went next.

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DTCC moves tokenized securities into live trading, marking a milestone for Wall Street's blockcha...

DTCC's first live production trades using tokenized securities show how blockchain could reshape the infrastructure behind Wall Street.

BBC News

Genoa bridge disaster: Families of 43 victims await verdict

A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below.

BBC News

"High-T Department": Hegseth approves testosterone screening in military

Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".

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Sadiq Khan given seat in Lords, as Starmer creates 26 new peers days before he leaves No 10 – U...

Downing Street sources suggested Khan’s elevation comes as part of a regular honours list, rather than being linked specifically to Starmer’s d...

BBC News

Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes

Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.

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British Steel is taken into public ownership to save UK supply

Scunthorpe factory is expropriated from China’s Jingye and ministers will ask a valuer to assess compensation

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Live updates: ZachXBT calls hardware wallets complete garbage; BTC steady near $65,000

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT came down heavily on hardware wallets. BTC traded steady near $65,000 after South Korea's rate hike.

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Two groups of BTC investors sell on the rise as prices near $65,000.

Two distinct groups of on-chain holders are selling into BTC’s price bounce.

BBC Sport

2026 World Cup: England vs Argentina - England suffer World Cup heartbreak with loss to Argentina

Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel's side, in a dramatic semi-fin...

the Guardian

Defence is the one public budget we dare not question – will Andy Burnham break this cycle? | A...

Any boost for the military will be paid for by cuts elsewhere. Britain’s new PM should be careful he is not being sold a pup, says Guardian colum...

the Guardian

Andy Burnham signals a wealth tax is off the agenda for now

Incoming prime minister says he doesn’t want to ‘create new divisions’ as Mahmood is tipped to be chancellor

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The Andy Burnham I know – podcast

Today in Focus hears from friends, colleagues and mentors of Andy Burnham to find out more about the man soon to be prime minister

CNBC

Dow drops 100 points; S&P 500 closes lower as Alphabet and chip shares sell off: Live updates

The S&P 500 fell on Thursday, as a slide in chip stocks weighed on the index even on the back of solid earnings.

BBC Sport

England 1-2 Argentina: Did Thomas Tuchel's tactics cost England place in World Cup final?

England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heart-breaking semi-final defeat. But did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost t...

BBC News

Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US

There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Argentina could face disciplinary action for displaying Falklands banner after be...

Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a bann...

BBC News

Argentina fans celebrate World Cup win over England

Argentina fans at home and in the US celebrate their progression to the World Cup final.

CNBC

World Cup gave bars and restaurants a needed boost as consumers flash warning signs, Fed says

The latest edition of the Fed's Beige Book indicated that the soccer tournament wasn't necessarily translating to broader economic growth.

TechCrunch

SpaceX falls to $135 IPO price ahead of Starship launch | TechCrunch

The stock has steadily fallen from the euphoric post-IPO high, showing that markets may be sobering up to the promises CEO Elon Musk made before an...

BBC Sport

New guidelines issued for more respectful TV camera coverage of female athletes

New guidelines have been released advising broadcasters on how to use more respectful camera angles when covering live female athletics events.

TechCrunch

SpaceX slips below its $135 IPO price ahead of Starship launch | TechCrunch

The stock has steadily fallen from the euphoric post-IPO high, showing that markets may be sobering up to the promises CEO Elon Musk made before an...

CNBC

Buying stock with borrowed money reaches level of past market tops: 'Very bearish looking'

The percentage of margin debt is as high as at prior market tops, according to data from The Leuthold Group.

CNBC

Trump's pick to head national intelligence, Jay Clayton, won't tell senators Biden won the 2020 e...

The Senate Intelligence Committee is considering Jay Clayton's nomination to be the director of national intelligence.

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At his final PMQs, Starmer soaked up the love from all sides – and even some tenderness from Kemi

It wasn’t his performances on Wednesday lunchtimes that did for the ultimate mid-table PM – it was all the other stuff

CNBC

SpaceX stock sinks below $135 IPO price for the first time

SpaceX shares fell for a fourth-straight session on Wednesday days after entering the Nasdaq-100

BBC News

Heading footballs caused Nobby Stiles' brain disease, coroner finds

England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a condition caused by heading footballs, his inquest concludes.

BBC News

Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions

MPs on all sides of the House of Commons paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.

BBC News

Man arrested over social media post threatening to shoot Nigel Farage

Met Police says a man in his 20s was held in south London this week on suspicion of sending threatening communications to an MP.

TechCrunch

Reelful's AI turns your camera roll into short-form videos for social media | TechCrunch

The app is designed for people who want to create social content, but find traditional video editing tools too complex or time-consuming.

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‘We did pull the levers’: emotional Starmer defends his record

In his final PMQs the prime minister offers Andy Burnham – and the England team – his full support

the Guardian

DUP sets up review on what party knew about sex offender Jeffrey Donaldson – as it happened

Former leader was last month convicted of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape

CNBC

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's testimony to Senate banking committee hits on economy, interest rates

Part of congressionally mandated Capitol Hill appearances for the central bank leader, Warsh spoke Tuesday to the House Financial Services Committee.

CNBC

One of the best AI data stories is emerging in this social media stock, says Tony Zhang

Tony Zhang breaks down how he's trading this social stock while hedging risk.

BBC News

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it 'better behave'

US President Donald Trump says he is yet to decide whether or not he will "finish off" Iran.

BBC News

Russian attacks kill eight as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers

Civilian casualties are reported in four Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.

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New era for Gibraltar with removal of border controls with Spain

It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

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Stripe, Advent mount a blockbuster $53 billion bid to buy PayPal (PYPL)

Stripe and Advent’s bid follows an earlier expression of interest, and PayPal have been reluctant to engage with the offer thus far.

CNBC

U.S. launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran, as analysts warn conflict risks becoming 'forever war'

Fighting in the Middle East has intensified in recent days, but could escalate further if Iran fails to cooperate, President Donald Trump said.

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BTC, ETH, SOL price news: Bitcoin nears $65,000 as Fed rate-hike expectations drop

The June CPI print pulled hike odds from 43% to 13%, with analysts now watching the September FOMC meeting for further cues on positioning.

BBC Sport

France 0-2 Spain Highlights - World Cup 2026 - 14th July 2026

Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final ...

CNBC

Oil rises after another round of U.S. strikes against Iran, naval blockade of the country's ports

Oil prices rose Wednesday after U.S. forces struck Tehran and Washington reinstated its naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Spain masterclass flattens France in semi-final

Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?

BBC News

Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests struggle to end Iran war

The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.

BBC News

After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?

As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK

TechCrunch

New York State halts construction of all new data centers | TechCrunch

New York has become the first state to temporarily halt approval of large data centers, as Gov. Kathy Hochul argues the AI-driven building boom sho...

CNBC

U.S. strikes Iranian missile sites, defense systems and reinstates port blockade

President Donald Trump has said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over following multiple flare-ups of hostilities in the region.

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Some U.S. Senate Democrats come out against Clarity Act, calling it a 'corrupt' bill

Certain Democrats are taking an increasingly rigorous stand against the crypto market structure bill, which needs a significant number from their p...

BBC News

Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated

Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days.

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Britons urged to take ‘small steps’ to prepare for potential national crises

Government to launch campaign to help people cope with events such as weather emergencies or cyber-attacks

the Guardian

Burnham hails Hillsborough law as ‘rewiring of the state’ as MPs approve bill

PM-in-waiting says bill is major step towards securing accountability families had fought for, in rare moment of Labour unity

CNBC

Lucid dismisses report that it is weighing filing for bankruptcy or going private after shares pl...

The report said Lucid was considering options that could include going private or filing for bankruptcy protection.

BBC News

Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants in Iran unless talks resume

Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports.

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Tell us: what do you want from the next Labour leader and UK prime minister?

Ahead of Andy Burnham taking over from Keir Starmer, we’d like to hear what qualities, values and priorities people want to see in the next prime...

CNBC

New York becomes first U.S. state to impose AI data center ban

New York became the first state to ban construction of 'hyperscale' AI data centers, for one year, after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive orde...

CNBC

T. rex sells for $50 million, becoming the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned

It passes a stegosaurus skeleton that billionaire hedge funder Ken Griffin bought for $44.6 million in 2024.

CNBC

E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6M from Trump in sex abuse, defamation case: Court filing

A federal judge recently ordered Trump to pay Carroll, rejecting his last-ditch efforts while noting that he "has been stalling this case for years."

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UK to continue sending potential trafficking victims to France despite court ruling

Court ruled last week against policy to reduce protections for asylum seekers facing removal under one in, one out scheme

BBC News

Police continue to question suspect over Ann Widdecombe murder

The 28-year-old white British male suspect was re-arrested on Monday after counter terrorism police took over the case.

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Jenrick criticises government for not offering Farage earlier security meeting

Reform’s Treasury spokesperson said talks over party leader’s protection only happening ‘as a result’ of Ann Widdecombe’s death

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MPs vote on Hillsborough amendment as Starmer and Burnham address Commons – as it happened

Outgoing prime minister opens third reading debate on the Hillsborough law bill

the Guardian

Johnson government wasted £10bn on PPE, Covid inquiry finds

Chair criticises use of ‘VIP lane’ to prioritise PPE contracts for companies with Tory connections in damning report

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Prediction markets saw over $50 billion in volume as World Cup kicked off, crushing traditional s...

Prediction markets just topped $50 billion in monthly volume, capping off the first month of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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U.S.-Iran escalation weighs on bitcoin (BTC) price, stocks as oil climbs: Crypto Daily

The day ahead in crypto: July 14, 2026

BBC News

Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses

Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Who will win the tournament? The view from the semi-finalists

BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.

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Live updates: Bitcoin holds $62,600 as the Iran conflict reignites and CPI looms

Trump reinstated the Hormuz blockade, sending oil higher and rate-hike bets up, reversing the peace trade that helped bitcoin recover in early July...

CNBC

Trump's Hormuz toll plans bring oil supply risks back in spotlight

While the proposed levy would raise shipping costs, an escalating conflict could remove barrels from the market altogether. 

CNBC

Oil prices rise as U.S. launches new Iran airstrikes, while Trump abandons Strait of Hormuz fee

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

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BTC, XRP, ETH slip ahead of inflation report and Warsh testimony

Major cryptocurrencies have dropped by 2% or more in 24 hours as traders boosted bets of a July Fed rate hike.

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Andy Burnham backs controversial asylum bill amid Labour dissent

Prime minister-in-waiting votes for plans to tighten appeals system as 14 Labour MPs oppose measures

CNBC

South Carolina governor taps Lindsey Graham's sister to serve as interim senator

The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham ignited a scramble among South Carolina Republicans to prepare for a special primary election to replace him on th...

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Samsung will delete your health data if you don't let them use it to train AI

Samsung has started showing Samsung Health users a controversial notice requiring them to consent to their data being used for AI training if they ...

BBC News

UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes

The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

TechCrunch

12 states sue to block Paramount's $110B Warner Bros. deal | TechCrunch

The states allege that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.

the Guardian

The Guardian view on Shabir Ahmed: changing the law to deport one man will not win back the publi...

Editorial: Grooming gang victims have been treated appallingly and are rightly angry. But the loss of confidence in the criminal justice system goe...

BBC News

Judge voids Donald Trump's 'improper' $1.8b IRS settlement that gave him immunity from tax audits

The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action.

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Tice finally gauges the mood on the death of Ann Widdecombe | John Crace

After a wild attack on the media, Reform’s deputy leader joins other MPs in the Commons offering tributes rather than speculation

the Guardian

Andy Burnham secures Labour leadership with landslide support of MPs

Additional 27 nominations mean it is impossible for any other candidate to launch leadership challenge

the Guardian

Immigration bill amend will allow removal of Rochdale gang leader

Andy Burnham expected to vote in favour of home secretary’s changes to legal loophole and asylum system

CNBC

Trump administration urges banks to scrutinize lending to immigrants without work authorization

Federal bank regulators issued guidance Monday seeking to curb mortgages, auto loans and other consumer credit to immigrants without U.S. work aut...

CNBC

Judge says Trump sued IRS for 'improper purpose'; refers his lawyer to bar

Trump's lawsuit against the IRS was settled by the Justice Department with an agreement to create a $1.8 billion "lawfare" fund that has since been...

BBC News

Twelve arrested over threat to an Islamic event in Suffolk

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the police's response "undoubtedly saved lives".

CNBC

UN maritime agency opposes Hormuz transit fees after Trump demands protection money

The security situation in Hormuz has deteriorated since Iran attacked multiple commercial ships transiting the strait over the past week.

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Apple's New Speech API vs Whisper: The First Real Benchmark

SpeechAnalyzer vs SFSpeechRecognizer vs Whisper on 5,559 LibriSpeech utterances. Apple never published accuracy numbers. Here they are, with raw tr...

CNBC

Paramount, WBD hit with lawsuit from 12 states, including California, to block merger

A group of states, including California, filed a lawsuit to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.

BBC News

Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

CNBC

Trump proposes 20% toll on cargo through Strait of Hormuz; restarts Iran blockade

The Strait of Hormuz is a major oil shipping route and the epicenter of the U.S. and Israel's ongoing war with Iran.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: France, Spain, England & Argentina statistical analysis

BBC Sport compares statistics for France, Spain, Argentina and England in the World Cup so far as the semi-finalists prepare to meet.

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BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley join UK government's tokenization taskforce

The 54 firm-strong group, which is backed by the City of London Corporation, will spend the next year working on live tokenisation use cases across...

the Guardian

Olly Robbins launches legal challenge to dismissal as Foreign Office chief by Keir Starmer

Ex-FCDO top civil servant says he was given ‘irrational’ reasons for firing amid Peter Mandelson vetting scandal

CNBC

Graham’s death complicates myriad GOP goals in Congress

South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly at 71.

the Guardian

UK bans support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Home Office announces move that officials say comes close to proscribing group as a terrorist organisation

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Stablecoins see biggest drop since 2022 crypto winter led by Tether (USDT), Circle's USDC decline

The market shrank by $7.7 billion in June alone, the largest dollar amount since May 2022's Terra-Luna crash, but stablecoins will likely resume th...

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U.S.-Iran hostilities over Strait of Hormuz drag crypto lower after positive week: Crypto Markets...

Crypto's weekend gains gave way to a Monday selloff as Middle East tensions resurfaced, South Korea's Kospi lost 9.2% and $253 million in leveraged...

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Shabana Mahmood tells MPs suspect in Ann Widdecombe investigation ‘not known to Prevent’ – ...

Home secretary updates Parliament after counter-terrorism police take over investigation into her death

BBC News

Thousands will have died in UK's unprecedented May and June heatwaves

An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.

CNBC

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates

Iran responded to a fresh wave of strikes by U.S. forces by launching an attack on American military bases in several Gulf states.

the Guardian

Home Office to spend £250m on protecting Jewish communities in England and Wales

Three-year plan will deliver an extra 500 officers to patrol Jewish neighbourhoods after series of antisemitic incidents

BBC News

US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz

Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.

CNBC

McConnell provides health update after long unexplained absence; says he suffered fall, pneumonia

McConnell is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history.

CNBC

Stocks end lower as oil prices surge on renewed Hormuz tensions, SK Hynix leads chip stock sell-off

Stocks fell on Monday after President Donald Trump announced he was reinstating what he called a blockade on Iranian shipping through the Strait of...

BBC News

From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era

The senator's career was marked by a willingness to adapt to America's dramatically changing political climate, writes the BBC's North America corr...

CNBC

Who will replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate?

South Carolina GOP Rep. Nancy Mace and Gov. Henry McMaster are among the first to be floated for the Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham.

BBC News

Thailand: At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire

Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.

BBC Sport

Wimbledon 2026 results: Jannik Sinner sees off Alexander Zverev in intense All England Club final

Jannik Sinner underlines why he is the world's best player by holding off Alexander Zverev to win back-to-back Wimbledon men's singles titles.

the Guardian

Police warn Widdecombe murder speculation is ‘unhelpful and distressing’

Politicians should not comment before facts established, says ex-chief constable, as Farage calls killing ‘premeditated murder’

BBC News

Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest

Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

BBC News

'Argentina get ready': Fans in London on England win

England fans in London celebrated their team's World Cup win against Norway.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi set for first meeting with England

Lionel Messi is set for his first match against England after Argentina beat Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: England and Argentina's football rivalry

As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry.

BBC Sport

Norway 1-2 England Highlights - World Cup 2026 - 11th July 2026

Jude Bellingham scores twice, including an extra-time winner, as England come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami to reach the World Cup semi-f...

BBC News

US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

Donald Trump pays tribute to the 71-year-old South Carolina senator, calling him a "true American patriot" who will be "greatly missed".

CNBC

Sen. Lindsey Graham, influential lawmaker and Trump ally, dies at 71 after a brief illness

Graham, a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina, had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.

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BTC, ETH, XRP price news: Bitcoin, ether little changed as U.S. launches fresh Iran strikes

The U.S. hit Iran for the third time this week and Tehran has reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz again.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: England start Jude Bellingham hits heights with Messi next

Jude Bellingham against dazzled England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time records.

CNBC

U.S. and Iran trade airstrikes again amid conflicting claims over Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran exchanged a barrage of missile and drone airstrikes amid a dispute over the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC News

Watch fans react to every goal of England v Norway

The quarter-final of the World Cup saw the two teams face off in Miami, cheered on by fans back home.

BBC News

US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran

Iranian forces earlier said the Strait was closed and launched wide-ranging attacks at US allies and bases in the region.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Norway vs England - Jude Bellingham second goal

Jude Bellingham scores his second goal of the game to give England a 2-1 lead over Norway during extra time of their 2026 World Cup quarter-final i...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: BBC to show England's semi-final

England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

BBC News

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe, police say

A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire, police say.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: England team news - Stones set to start against Norway

Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play al...

BBC Sport

Wimbledon 2026: Linda Noskova beats Karolina Muchova in dramatic all-Czech final to win first Gra...

Czech youngster Linda Noskova recovers from missing five championship points to beat Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary Wimbledon final.

BBC News

Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe

A 26-year-old white British man arrested on suspicion of her murder has been released and is no longer part of the investigation.

BBC News

Haytor Vale: The village at the heart of Ann Widdecombe tragedy

The residents of a tiny Devon village are left in shock after the death of Ann Widdecombe.

BBC Sport

Jayden Adams: South Africa World Cup player dies aged 25

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.

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QuadRF can spot drones and see WiFi through my wall

The QuadRF (pictured above) a phased-array radio built around a Raspberry Pi 5 and an FPGA board with picosecond-level timing. It does advanced sig...

CNBC

China evacuates more than one million people as Typhoon Bavi nears

The storm is expected to weaken as it moves towards China, but it remains a risk as its rain bands encompass an area about the size of France.

CNBC

Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran if it tries to kill him, as Treasury sanctions alleged Iranian...

Trump says 1,000 missiles are "locked and loaded" and will hit Iran if it carries out its threats to assassinate the U.S. president.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Mikel Merino the unlikely hero again as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show

Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: All the goals from England's campaign

As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there.

BBC News

Meta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlash

Meta's release this week of an AI feature that let people alter Instagram content drew swift blowback.

the Guardian

Labour MPs call for Andy Burnham to restore aid spending target set by Brown

Thinktank urges prospective prime minister to reclaim UK’s role as an international leader on development

BBC News

US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz

Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.

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Meta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlash

Meta's release this week of an AI feature that let people alter Instagram content drew swift blowback.

TechCrunch

Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash | TechCrunch

Meta told Dylan Byers, of Puck News, that it had nixed the feature after backlash from its user base.

CNBC

Next week brings earnings and inflation data amid resumption of U.S.-Iran hostilities. Here's wha...

Investors are anticipating the start of earnings season and the release of June inflation data, just as the U.S-Iran war threatens to reassert itself.

TechCrunch

Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft | TechCrunch

Apple alleges the misconduct was directed by OpenAi's senior leadership, including a long-time former employee.

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Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets - 9to5Mac

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI today, accusing the company of trade secret theft. Specifically, Apple alleges that its...

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Meta's Chief Data Officer Says Agentic Commerce is the "Next Tier of Business"

Alex Schultz says stablecoins are assumed inside Meta. The harder problem is getting the rest of the world there.

the Guardian

Burnham will have to master something Starmer couldn’t: the art of dealing with Donald Trump | ...

The new PM will need a superb foreign secretary and the ability to get like-minded countries on board. Early signs suggest he may have the right sk...

CNBC

Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, says scheme was 'at every level'

The two companies entered into a high-profile partnership in 2024 when ChatGPT was integrated into the iPhone's operating system.

BBC News

Newport man throws electric motorbike off bridge in police chase after doing wheelies

Owen Pendree was sentenced to 12 months and has been banned from driving after his "stupid" actions.

BBC News

Man arrested as part of murder investigation into death of Ann Widdecombe

There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.

TechCrunch

EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram | TechCrunch

The tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the highly ...

BBC News

Bedford triple murder suspect arrested by South African police

Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.

BBC News

Anton du Beke 'devastated' at death of Strictly co-star Ann Widdecombe

Kemi Badenoch said the Conservative Party was "reeling" as the former minister's death is investigated as murder.

BBC News

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far

Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor.

the Guardian

Ann Widdecombe: uncompromising politician who embraced TV fame

Former Conservative minister, who later joined Reform UK and became an unlikely celebrity, was found dead at her Devon home on Thursday

BBC Sport

Wimbledon 2026 results: Arthur Fery's dream run ended by Alexander Zverev in semi-finals

Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the final.

CNBC

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: SK Hynix, Meta, WD-40, Delta, Vodafone & more

These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

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Hyundai adopts stablecoins for cross-border treasury transfers

The project moved live funds between subsidiaries as businesses increasingly test blockchain for faster and lower-cost cross-border payments.

the Guardian

Police arrest man on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe’s murder

Body of former MP, 78, found with serious injuries at her Dartmoor home on Thursday morning

CNBC

Elon Musk postpones first TV interview since SpaceX went public

Elon Musk's space and AI company SpaceX began trading on June 12 in a historic IPO that raised $85.7 billion.

CNBC

Trump says he won't sign housing bill, which would become law automatically

Congress passed the housing bill in June with strong bipartisan support amid concerns of rising home prices and institutional investors affecting t...

@coindesk

Bitcoin (BTC) price challenges Monday's rejection level as ether (ETH) looks to break its streak ...

BTC hit $64,400 on Friday, retesting the level that rejected it on Monday, with a break higher opening the path toward the June 15 peak of $67,250.

CNBC

Meta found to breach EU laws with 'addictive' Instagram, Facebook designs

Instagram and Facebook's "addictive" designs have put Meta in breach of the European Union's digital laws, the EU concluded Friday in a preliminary...

the Guardian

The bulging in-tray of challenges Andy Burnham faces upon entering No 10

From welfare and defence spending to cost of living and geopolitics, we look at the key issues left over from Starmer

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Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs bleed again while ether funds snap a five-day inflow streak

Spot bitcoin funds lost about $95 million on Thursday and ether funds roughly $52 million, ending the one bright spot in crypto's institutional flo...

BBC News

Police investigating Reform donations - reports

The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times.

the Guardian

GMB warns Labour MPs that cap on political donations could endanger party funding

Exclusive: Sources say Labour whips are calling MPs urging them to heed union’s warning and not vote for cap

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Circle takes banking step with U.S. trust bank approval

The company said the bank will initially serve Circle and its affiliates before potentially expanding services to financial institutions.

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BTC, ETH price news: What next as bitcoin zips to nearly $64,000

Bitcoin is up 4.2% over seven days that contained an oil shock, a bond selloff and two rounds of U.S. strikes on Iran.

the Guardian

Police say man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe – UK politics as it happened

A 26-year-old man in custody and officers say incident is not being treated as terrorism

CNBC

World oil demand set for first annual decline since 2020, IEA says

Renewed escalation in the U.S.-Iran war could complicate matters and further cloud the outlook, the IEA warned Friday.

CNBC

Meet SK Hynix, the trillion-dollar South Korean chipmaker debuting on U.S. markets

Following a more than sevenfold rally in its stock price over the past year, South Korea's SK Hynix is listing on the Nasdaq.

BBC News

At least 12 dead and 23 missing in wildfire in southern Spain

A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.

BBC News

Bayeux Tapestry delivered to British Museum in dead of night

The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.

the Guardian

Police investigate £500,000 Reform donations from mother of fraudster who backed Farage

George Cottrell’s mother Fiona at the centre of criminal inquiry over potential evasion of restrictions on donations

the Guardian

Ann Widdecombe, former Tory minister and Reform UK member, dies aged 78

Prominent Eurosceptic and social conservative described as ‘force of nature’ by Farage and ‘formidable’ by Badenoch

CNBC

Trump says U.S. to continue talks with Iran despite scrapped ceasefire

The ceasefire signed last month came under serious strain in recent days as U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged attacks for consecutive days this week.

CNBC

OpenAI exec Fidji Simo says she's stepping down due to chronic illness, will transition to advisor

Fidji Simo stepped away from OpenAI in April for a medical leave, says she now has to focus on recovery.

@coindesk

Newest version of crypto Clarity Act may drop as soon as next week, sources say

After a long stretch without breakthroughs in the crypto market structure bill, insiders say a new draft may emerge in a final push for late-July a...

TechCrunch

New York Times says OpenAI hid evidence in ChatGPT copyright trial | TechCrunch

News publishers say OpenAI hid tools and datasets that could identify copyrighted journalism in ChatGPT outputs, escalating their lawsuit with a ne...

CNBC

Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed for Trump

Palm Beach International Airport is now called President Donald J. Trump International Airport, the FAA said Thursday.

the Guardian

Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza – podcast

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Andy Burnham’s apology over Labour’s stance on Gaza

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: England defender Jarell Quansah banned for two games after Mexico red card, Fifa ...

England defender Jarell Quansah receives a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico.

BBC News

Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies

The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.

BBC News

Tehran launches more strikes after second round of US attacks in southern Iran

Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday.

the Guardian

MPs urge Labour to ditch £330m Palantir software contract with NHS

Cross-party group backs call from science and technology committee to look at alternative options, citing ‘serious mistrust’

the Guardian

Labour MPs to rebel on party funding reforms and demand total crypto ban

Exclusive: Call for ministers to tighten bill amid Nigel Farage funding controversies

CNBC

Alleged Reflecting Pool vandal David Hearn pleads not guilty; lawyer calls him 'scapegoat'

"If Mr. Hearn can be charged with a felony for touching the Reflecting Pool, every American is at risk," a lawyer said as he blasted the Trump admi...

the Guardian

Andy Burnham says Labour ‘didn’t get it right’ as he apologises for its stance on Gaza

Exclusive: PM-in-waiting says party must ‘do better’ in approach to Middle East and he will put more pressure on Israel

CNBC

Oil prices fall as market bets U.S.-Iran fighting won't escalate into wider war

Oil prices turned lower on Thursday after the U.S. carried out fresh strikes on Iran, renewing concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East.

BBC News

Traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls steeply after new US-Iran strikes

Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.

CNBC

Meta jumps into AI coding market in effort to chase Anthropic and OpenAI

Meta is upgrading its Muse Spark artificial intelligence model under the leadership of AI chief Alexandr Wang.

@AnthropicAI

A new way to reflect on how you use Claude

Introducing a new way to reflect on and refine how you use Claude. It lets you easily track and visualize how you use Claude, and decide whether th...

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Bonnie Tyler: The gravel-voiced singer who eclipsed people's hearts

The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75.

BBC News

Burnham on track to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him

The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

the Guardian

Reform activists urged to switch focus from Manchester to Farage’s Clacton contest

Exclusive: Party hoped to mount serious challenge in mayoral race but attention has been diverted to Essex

CNBC

Trump says Iran called to make a deal after U.S. strikes; adds it's unclear if war is back on

When asked whether the U.S. and Iran are returning to a full-scale military conflict, Trump responded: "I don't know."

BBC News

UK weather: Why heatwaves hit women harder

Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

the Guardian

Farage launches preemptive attack on Commons standards committee, claiming it won’t judge him f...

Reform UK leader also tells the Daily Mail he did not anticipate main parties would not stand candidates in Clacton byelection

@coindesk

Live markets: Bitcoin ETFs slip back to outflows while ether funds extend their streak

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs lost a net $84 million on Wednesday, ending a three-day inflow run that had pulled in roughly $509 million

the Guardian

Ambassadorial appointments should be subject to veto by MPs, committee recommends

Foreign affairs select committee says Peter Mandelson episode was ‘nothing short of disastrous’ for government

BBC News

Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup

The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final".

BBC News

Democrat Graham Platner out of Maine Senate race amid sexual assault allegation

The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".

@coindesk

BTC inflation quagmire gets sticker as renewed Iran conflict sends oil price soaring: Crypto Daily

The day ahead in crypto: July 8, 2026

the Guardian

Police investigate £37,500 donation to Jenrick leadership campaign

Met confirms inquiry after elections watchdog referred allegations that donations in 2024 were from foreign source

CNBC

Trump announces long-shot bid to get Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case

Trump already asked the Supreme Court to reconsider denying him an appeal of a verdict holding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean...

CNBC

Platner quits Maine Senate race; Democrats set to pick new nominee

Maine Democrats must now replace Platner with less than four months until the midterm elections.

CNBC

Stocks gain as chipmakers rise, oil prices fall: Live updates

The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran, after President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may no longer be interested in negotiating a deal.

BBC Sport

Wimbledon 2026 results: Arthur Fery stuns Flavio Cobolli to reach semi-finals

British wildcard Arthur Fery will play for a place in the Wimbledon final after extending his sensational run with a stunning victory over Flavio C...

the Guardian

Disability benefits system ‘not working’ Timms review finds

Interim report into Pip found process had systematic and deep-rooted problems and required bold and radical overhaul

CNBC

Trump's European allies add distance on Iran following testy NATO summit

President Donald Trump spent two days in Ankara, Turkey with other NATO member leaders.

BBC News

Judge orders Trump's $5m damages be released to E Jean Carroll

The Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal of the case, but Trump still sought to delay the payment.

the Guardian

Mahmood to close loophole blocking deportation of Rochdale grooming gang ringleader

Home secretary expected to amend Immigration Act but hurdles remain if Pakistan continues to refuse to take Shabir Ahmed back

CNBC

Trump loses appeals court bid to delay paying E. Jean Carroll $5M in damages

Trump was held civilly liable in two trials for defaming E. Jean Carroll when he denied her claim he sexually abused her in a New York department s...

CNBC

U.S., Iran trade fresh strikes as Trump says he's 'not sure' he wants deal

Centcom said it launched dozens of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure and small boats; Trump said the U.S. might take more military action ...

CNBC

Trump loses latest appeals court bid to restore his name to Kennedy Center

The appeals court said Trump had failed to provide any evidence that the Kennedy Center's fundraising would be harmed if his name is not attached.

@coindesk

Crypto VC Paradigm launches $1.2 billion AI fund as it broadens beyond digital assets

The firm's latest fund backs AI and robotics startups but leadership says it remains committed to crypto investing.

BBC News

Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran

The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.

the Guardian

Clacton byelection likely to take place on 6 August – as it happened

Count Binface to be one of few challengers to Nigel Farage as major parties boycott contest

the Guardian

Reform to ask for Clacton byelection to be held on 6 August after Farage resignation

Constituents to vote in contest being boycotted by major parties over financial scandal surrounding Reform leader

CNBC

Used EVs keep getting more expensive amid Iran war, high gas prices

The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index for EVs — which tracks prices of used vehicles sold at its U.S. wholesale auctions — increased 12% compar...

the Guardian

Ruth Ellis, last woman hanged in UK, granted posthumous conditional pardon

Ellis, 28, was executed in 1955 after fatally shooting her abusive partner David Blakely

CNBC

Apple commits $30 billion to Broadcom for U.S. chipmaking push

Apple is expanding its Broadcom partnership in a $30 billion-plus chipmaking agreement, its largest American manufacturing commitment to date.

CNBC

Bezos' Blue Origin valued at $130 billion in first outside fundraising round

Bezos' Blue Origin is raising outside capital in a round valuing the rocket company at $130 billion, sources told CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin.

@coindesk

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) still favors crypto prohibition amid tax evasion fears

Indian regulators maintain a hawkish stance despite growing embrace of digital assets and technology by governments worldwide.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Egypt want officials kicked out after defeat by Argentina

The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Arg...

TechCrunch

Discord admits AI moderation bug wrongfully banned users over harmless images | TechCrunch

The company confirmed that the issue had been affecting accounts since May, with an additional 200 users banned over the weekend before its team id...

TechCrunch

Meta just launched a new AI generator, Muse Image, and users are already pushing back over use of...

The new image-generating model has numerous use cases, including advertising and decorating, and creator-based opportunities.

the Guardian

UK housebuilders have far too much power. Now a £4.5bn lawsuit could change that for good | Pete...

A legal case on behalf of some 700,000 people against the country’s biggest housebuilders could be a catalyst for much-needed industry reform, sa...

CNBC

Dow slides more than 570 points as oil spikes and Trump threatens another attack on Iran: Live up...

U.S. President Donald Trump told the NATO summit in Turkey that the ceasefire with Iran is "over."

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Apple to increase spend with Broadcom to produce billions more U.S. chips

Apple announced a new six-year commitment with Broadcom to design and produce custom silicon components and cutting-edge wireless connectivity tech...

CNBC

Trump says he doesn't want anything to do with Spain: 'Cut off all trade'

U.S. President Donald Trump slammed Spain for not contributing enough to NATO, as he attended the defense alliance summit in Turkey.

@coindesk

Bitcoin drops as U.S., Iran airstrikes sink risk appetite across markets

The price of bitcoin (BTC) fell 2.5% and altcoins took heavier losses after Trump declared the ceasefire "over" following U.S. airstrikes in Iran.

CNBC

Trump downplays Iran's nuclear threat as ceasefire collapses

The president was asked about the ceasefire after an escalation of fighting in the Middle East.

@coindesk

BTC, XRP, ETH news: Major tokens under pressure as U.S. attacks Iran

Major cryptocurrencies are trading in the red as renewed U.S.-Iran airstrikes push oil higher.

@coindesk

Live updates: Japan's collapsing yen is pushing companies into bitcoin and XRP

Hedge funds have turned the most bearish on the yen since 2007, boosting bets on further losses to nearly 138,000 contracts as of June 30.

CNBC

SambaNova hits $11 billion valuation as investors back Nvidia chip challengers

SambaNova is valued at $11 billion after fresh financing led by General Atlantic, as AI chip startups look to challenge Nvidia.

CNBC

Trump pours cold water on NATO allies' united front

Trump criticized NATO allies over defense spending, attacked Spain and renewed his Greenland push during the alliance’s summit in Turkey.

@coindesk

EDX Markets raises $76 million in Series C funding round led by SBI Holdings

EDX’s model targets institutional clients by separating trading from custody via a central clearinghouse to minimize counterparty risk.

CNBC

CNBC Daily Open: Dispatch from NATO, U.S. strikes Iran and Le Pen is back

Tensions between the U.S. and its allies heat up at the NATO Summit, while a fresh wave of stikes threatens the ceasefire in Iran.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Egypt fume at 'injustice' and make Messi favouritism claims after exit

BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win wit...

BBC News

US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

The US says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs", while Iran warns it will "take decisive measures" in response.

the Guardian

The Guardian view on Nigel Farage’s byelection stunt: spectacle is not scrutiny | Editorial

Editorial: The Reform UK leader wants voters to overrule parliamentary accountability. Labour should expose the trick, then offer a politics that w...

the Guardian

Political rivals vow to boycott byelection after Farage quits as MP

The Reform UK leader had called a byelection in his Clacton constituency amid a growing scandal over gifts

CNBC

Netflix, Disney and YouTube interested in FIFA World Cup U.S. rights; package could reach $2 billion

FIFA has alerted media companies that English- and Spanish-language U.S. rights are likely to be sold together for 2030 and 2034, likely driving up...

CNBC

U.S. conducts strikes on multiple Iranian targets after Hormuz Strait ship attacks, Centcom says

Kuwait accused Iran of fresh attacks after U.S. strikes hit Iranian targets, raising fears over the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices.

CNBC

Oil prices jump more than 4% after Trump threatens to bomb Iran and reimpose naval blockade

Speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump said he considered the ceasefire with Iran over. His comments came after U.S. airstrikes overnight.

CNBC

Trump ally Nigel Farage quits UK parliament amid finance scandal to fight special election

Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage has quit as MP for Clacton, forcing a by-election that he has said he will fight.

CNBC

Trump renews Greenland threats at NATO summit, says U.S. could remove troops from Europe

NATO fell into a crisis earlier this year as Trump demanded that the U.S. must take control of Greenland on national security grounds.

CNBC

Billionaire John Arnold commits $2.6 million to study online sports betting risk

John Arnold, who runs Arnold Ventures with his wife, Laura, is investing $2.6 million for university research into potential harms of online sports...

CNBC

Oil prices edge higher after report of Iranian attack on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

Brent and U.S. crude futures rose after a report of an Iranian attack on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

the Guardian

Labour, Tories and Lib Dems refuse to stand in byelection with Farage’s resignation labelled â€...

Reform UK leader to quit as MP but stand again, saying the people of Clacton ‘should be the judges of my actions’

BBC News

Harry begins UK visit as verdict due in privacy case against Daily Mail publisher

The Duke of Sussex begins a week of charity engagements and will hear the outcome of his newspaper court battle.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: 'A sense of injustice' - Belgium say Trump move fired them up

Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

CNBC

Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s largest oil refinery as Zelenskyy says Siberia now ‘within reac...

The attack underscores Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities and comes on the eve of a crucial NATO summit.

BBC News

Marine Le Pen's moment of truth: Why Tuesday court verdict matters for France

The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

BBC News

Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit

As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: US exit ends in shambolic fashion - did Balogun saga play a part?

Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US' World Cup ex...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: USA 1-4 Belgium Highlights - 7 July 2026

Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made...

CNBC

Trump arrives in Turkey as NATO is strained by Russian attacks, U.S. impatience

Trump frequently vented about NATO members' refusal to heed U.S. calls for help clearing the Strait of Hormuz during its campaign against Iran.

CNBC

Graham Platner denies sex assault claim as Democrats urge him to quit Maine Senate race

Graham Platner hopes to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins, but the Democrat's campaign is reeling from a bombshell allegation by Jenny Racicot.

BBC News

Watch: World Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspension

The USA star striker will be available to play at today's match against Belgium after President Trump called Fifa for his ban to be reviewed.

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Starmer to rally European allies at Nato summit amid concerns over US stance

Outgoing PM will stress British commitment to defence spending at meeting in Ankara to counter Trump rebukes

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Russia's largest bank plans crypto wallet launch as Moscow clears market path

Services will integrate into "Sberbank Online" and "SberInvestments" once the "On Digital Currency and Digital Rights" bill takes effect in September.

BBC News

'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran

Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Consultant doctors in England vote for NHS strikes over pay and working week

Year-long mandate for action prompts fears of fresh disruption after resident doctors recently ended dispute

the Guardian

More than 300,000 pupils estimated absent after England World Cup win

Exclusive: Initial figures are yet to be confirmed by DfE, which said schools were ‘at the heart’ of the celebration

CNBC

Trump Accounts are live. Here's how some families plan to use them

As Trump Accounts launch, millions of parents are figuring out how the new investment accounts fit with their family's financial goals.

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SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100, but history suggests caution

Previous high‑profile additions to the Nasdaq 100 experienced volatility rather than a smooth ascent.

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Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales | TechCrunch

Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, on Monday — the latest in a series of layoffs that’s stoking fears of AI rep...

CNBC

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell to donate stock to Trump Accounts

President Donald Trump told CNBC's Joe Kernen last week that he thought SpaceX CEO Elon Musk would donate company stock to the program.

BBC Sport

Donald Trump confirms asking FIFA to review ban to review Folarin Balogun red-card ban

President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.

CNBC

Trump defends call urging Balogun red card review: 'It wasn't a foul'

"I didn't know what the hell a red card was," said Trump, who called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the suspension of Folarin Balogun.

CNBC

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, as Xbox unit downsizes and plans to spin off four gaming studios

Microsoft is cutting jobs in its commercial business and its Xbox gaming group, where revenue has been shrinking.

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Securitize (SECZ) eyes acquisitions with $400 million war chest after going public

Following its NYSE debut, Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo said the firm wants to expand its institutional tokenization platform rather than buy compe...

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Starmer faces likely row at Nato summit after US rebuke on defence spending

US ambassador to Nato has called for all allies who are ‘lagging behind’ to step up immediately

CNBC

Dow jumps 150 points for first close above 53,000; Nasdaq rises as chips rebound: Live updates

Stocks maintained their positive momentum on Monday following a strong week on Wall Street.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Uefa claim 'integrity of the game is at stake' over Fifa's Folarin Balogun decision

Uefa says Fifa's decision not to uphold Folarin Balogun's immediate ban at the World Cup is "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable".

CNBC

Lockheed Martin to buy naval defense firm Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion

Ultra is owned by private equity firm Advent International, and specialises in anti-submarine technology.

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Coinbase AI alert draws backlash after pushing World Cup result before kickoff

CEO Brian Armstrong investigated, and the firm confirmed they made updates to prevent future AI-generated inaccuracies.

BBC News

Ukraine-Russia war: Warning of interceptor missile shortage as 22 killed in Kyiv region

President Zelensky says Sunday's "massive Russian attack" on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.

CNBC

Trump's calls, Ukraine's strikes and Russia's barrage on Kyiv put markets on alert

Trump reportedly spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine struck Russian targets and Moscow launched another deadly attack on Kyiv.

@coindesk

Live updates: Bitcoin pops to $63,900, then reverses, as week begins

Bitcoin touched $63,882 overnight before retreating to around $62,900, per CoinDesk data. Sunday's high held briefly before sellers pushed it back ...

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Fed rate-decision meeting minutes, SpaceX (SPCX) joins Nasdaq 100: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting July 6.

BBC News

Watch: Fans' reaction to every goal of England v Mexico game

Watch as fans across the UK and in Mexico City cheer each goal of the England v Mexico World Cup match.

BBC Sport

Mexico 2-3 England highlights - World Cup 2026

Jude Bellingham scores twice and Harry Kane converts a penalty as 10-man England hold on for a 3-2 World Cup victory against Mexico.

CNBC

Oil slips after OPEC+ agrees to raise output targets

Oil fell on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to further increase output targets from August while exports from key producers via the Strait are recovering...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: Why Erling Haaland is the man England will fear the most as Norway make history

Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic q...

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‘Nepotism and bias’ rife in England and Wales police leadership, report finds

Inquiry co-chaired by David Blunkett uncovers loss of focus on fighting crime, plus low standards and need for reform

CNBC

Trump Accounts for kids launched July 4: What parents need to know

Here's a breakdown of how Trump Accounts work, who qualifies for free money and when the funds can be withdrawn.

CNBC

Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit

Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday, the White House said.

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: US striker Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban suspended by Fifa

Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fi...

BBC News

Watch: Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader

The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayat...

CNBC

U.S. loses to Belgium 4-1; Balogun plays after Trump calls FIFA

FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun’s suspension after Trump sought a review, letting the U.S. striker play Belgium over objections.

BBC News

Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral

Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the attack which killed his father at the outset of the US-Israel war with Iran.

CNBC

Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor

Iranian state TV showed Khamenei's sons Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud praying at the funeral. Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was not seen.

BBC News

Reform denies rules broken by Nigel Farage after benefits from ally were not declared

The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud.

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Nigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entrepreneur convicted of fraud

Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick says Farage accepted staff, security and accommodation from George Cottrell before becoming an MP

CNBC

Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for U.S. 250th anniversary

Trump's speech mixed patriotism with attacks on perceived ideological threats at home and abroad.

BBC News

US celebrates 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and football

US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

CNBC

First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after record IPO

The SpaceX stock purchases come as Elon Musk’s company deepens its role in federal contracting and remains closely tied to President Donald Trump...

CNBC

The World Cup sends prediction market volumes soaring to record highs

Trading volumes on Kalshi and Polymarket both hit record highs in June. Rothera, a new prediction market platform, was also able to manage $2 billi...

CNBC

Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal

Leo drew the ire of Donald Trump last year after calling the U.S. president's hardline anti-immigration policies inhumane.

BBC News

The schools starting late after England v Mexico 'to help parents'

Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed the decision.

CNBC

Severe weather disrupts some America 250th celebrations; Trump says he will still speak in DC

Severe weather disrupted celebrations of America's 250th anniversary of independence Saturday in several East Coast cities, including Washington, D.C.

the Guardian

Labour should win next election under Burnham after work already done, Starmer says

Prime minister holds no ‘personal animosity’ toward likely successor and stresses he has a platform to build on

CNBC

Trump hails U.S. exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America's...

The president's speech capped an Independence Day eve otherwise most notable for a brutal heat wave that gripped much of the eastern part of the co...

CNBC

Iran begins six-day funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei nearly four months after his death

Iran plans a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies across Iran and Iraq before burial in Mashhad.

BBC News

In pictures: Stars attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding in New York

Celebrities and sports stars were spotted as the A-list couple tied the knot in New York on Friday.

BBC News

Watch: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC - here's how the day unfolded

The couple tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler at Madison Square Garden.

BBC News

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden

It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attende...

CNBC

'Just married': Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot

Comedian Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, said the publicist's statement under the headline "Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Are Married!"

BBC News

Fireworks, flyovers and a Trump speech ahead 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.

CNBC

Trump’s Freedom 250 draws corporate sponsors with business before his administration

Companies with federal interests — including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Oracle — are sponsoring a Trump-aligned effort celebrating America’s...

the Guardian

Starmer warns Burnham he cannot spend less time on diplomacy

Prime minister also speaks of his ‘intensely personal decision’ to step down in first interview since resigning

CNBC

Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and July 4 travel

The heat wave threatens to overwhelm U.S. grids and may force some to change their plans on one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.

BBC News

William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce podcast

The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".

BBC News

Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'

Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out scene of the attack.

the Guardian

UK parents warned over posting images of children amid AI sexual abuse fears

Exclusive: National Crime Agency and safety watchdog issue guidance amid rise in explicit material online

BBC News

Europe heatwave: France records 2,025 excess deaths as Europe braces for more extreme weather

Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.

the Guardian

Burnham promises to ease cost of living pressures if he becomes prime minister

Makerfield MP said he would consider reducing business rates as part of a package that could also include freeze on private rents

CNBC

Christine Lagarde leaves door open to early ECB exit, as she mulls French politics

The European Central Bank's Christine Lagarde has declined to rule out an early end to her term as president, as she mulls a foray into French poli...

TechCrunch

Politician who investigated spyware abuses had his phone hacked with Pegasus spyware | TechCrunch

A government customer of NSO Group used the company's Pegasus spyware to hack into the phone of a European politician, who at the time was serving ...

the Guardian

UK politics: Downing Street defends decision to let pubs stay open until 5am for England match â€...

The government said it had to react to England’s progression in the World Cup, which was only confirmed on Wednesday

CNBC

Oman walks a diplomatic tightrope over Strait of Hormuz fees, creating a ‘blind spot’ for mar...

Oman is using strategic ambiguity as talks over possible Strait of Hormuz fees raise legal, diplomatic and oil market concerns.

the Guardian

MPs warn Labour’s ruling body to quell fears over Burnham’s one-sided race to No 10

NEC told it must address concerns from disgruntled party members over lack of democracy if Burnham does not face leadership challenge

@coindesk

Live updates: More bitcoin is now held at a loss than at a profit

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CNBC

Venezuela quake toll climbs to 2,595 as damage estimates mount after strongest tremor in a century

Death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela jumped to 2,595, as rescue operations continued after the country's strongest tremors in ove...

BBC News

Strait of Hormuz: BBC sees seized ships and stranded tankers on visit to Iran

The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port city.

CNBC

Trump administration cannot hold migrants without bond hearings past 90 days, court rules

The ruling could affect thousands of migrants detained in Texas, Louisiana and other states under the court's jurisdiction.

CNBC

Nvidia offers start-up customers chance to swap compute power for revenue share

Nvidia says it will give start-ups the chance to swap access to compute power for a slice of future profits under a new program aimed at AI-focused...

CNBC

Saudi Arabia has ramped up oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz since U.S.-Iran deal

Saudi Arabia is restarting its export logistics in the Persian Gulf after a three-month pause, according to Kpler.

BBC Sport

T20 World Cup: England roar into final with superb win over South Africa

England roar into Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.

the Guardian

Lisa Nandy quits X over fears Musk-owned site pushes ‘abuse and misinformation’

Culture secretary says her department will stop using platform, citing concerns over far-right content fuelling violence and division

BBC News

There is some room for movement on tax, says Burnham

But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.

BBC News

Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday

Millions are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.

BBC News

Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days on

Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park.

CNBC

Trump Accounts get a boost from employer contributions — Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are...

The growing list of companies that will match contributions to Trump Accounts for their employees now includes Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.

CNBC

U.S. job creation cools in June with payrolls growth of just 57,000; unemployment rate at 4.2%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 115,000 in June and the unemployment rate to hold steady at 4.3%.

BBC News

Starmer says forced adoptions a 'stain on our history', as he gives formal apology

The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.

CNBC

Microsoft commits $2.5 billion and 6,000 employees to new AI implementation unit

Microsoft is the latest tech company to form a business focused on helping customers understand and implement artificial intelligence.

CNBC

Tesla stock sinks 7% despite strong deliveries report, posting worst day in nearly a year

Tesla is trying to recover from consecutive annual declines in vehicle sales that were partly caused by a consumer backlash against CEO Elon Musk.

CNBC

Ford Q2 sales drop 10.3% due to F-Series supplier issue, falling EV demand

Ford said its EV sales fell by 40.7% during the quarter compared with a year earlier, while sales of its F-Series trucks, including the F-150, decl...

@coindesk

U.S. payroll growth slowed sharply in June, adding only 57,000 jobs

This morning's data could slow market expectations for a Fed rate hike as soon as this summer or early Fall.

CNBC

Rivian raises 2026 delivery outlook while Lucid misses Wall Street expectations for second quarter

Rivian is increasing its delivery outlook to between 65,000 and 70,000 EVs, up from 62,000 to 67,000 units.

@coindesk

Live markets: Bitcoin holds above $60,000 as yen jumps on intervention fears

Leader in cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, blockchain, DeFi, digital finance and Web 3.0 news with analysis, video and live price updates.

the Guardian

OpenAI ‘in early talks to give 5% stake to US government’

CEO Sam Altman argued move would share benefits of AI and it would involve other firms doing similar, report says

the Guardian

Whistleblower ‘terrified’ as Rochdale grooming gang leader released

Exclusive: Sara Rowbotham voices fears for women and girls because of ‘weak’ probation service

the Guardian

‘The shame is ours’: Keir Starmer issues formal state apology over forced adoptions

After decades of campaigning by those affected, PM says British state ‘did not do enough to protect’ mothers and children

the Guardian

No 10 accepts all recommendations in Southport attack inquiry, Mahmood says

First phase of inquiry identified multiple failings to prevent murders of three girls, which government will ‘urgently’ address

the Guardian

No 10 shares ‘public’s shock’ at reports of convicted people smuggler living in UK

Downing Street urgently looking into BBC report that ‘godfather’ of Calais migrant camps is living in Leicestershire

BBC News

Race Across the World winner Alfie Watts' laptop stolen in Cardiff

Alfie Watts describes "enormous frustration" after the theft the night before a Welsh schools tour.

the Guardian

US-UK drug deal could result in 229,000 excess deaths in England, analysis suggests

Analysis reveals extent of impact on NHS of placating Donald Trump over price of British medicine exports

CNBC

Google loses fight over record $4.7 billion EU antitrust fine

In 2018, the European Commission slapped Google with the record-breaking penalty on the grounds that it abused Android's mobile dominance.

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ChatGPT developer OpenAI reported to discuss offering U.S. government a 5% stake

Proposal aims to give the public a financial stake in AI while easing political scrutiny of the industry.

CNBC

Meta says WhatsApp usernames are safeguarded against scams after India flags cybersecurity risks

Meta has defended its WhatsApp username feature after the Indian government raised cybersecurity concerns.

BBC News

'I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate'

Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

the Guardian

UK politics: Starmer issues government apology over forced adoption scandal – as it happened

Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and Wales

TechCrunch

Bending Spoons defies SaaS slump, surges 40% on first day of trading | TechCrunch

The company has grown rapidly by acquiring and revamping last-generation tech brands like AOL, Eventbrite, Evernote, Meetup, and Vimeo.

CNBC

Oil prices on pace for fourth straight weekly loss as Trump sees progress in U.S.-Iran talks

Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday after talks between Washington and Tehran concluded.

CNBC

Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine as Poland scrambles jets, Finland restricts airspace

The Russian defence ministry said that it launched a "massive strike using long-range precision air, land, and sea-based weapons and attack drones."

BBC News

Ukraine-Russia war: 'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 18

Kyiv's mayor declares a day of mourning after the major drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.

CNBC

Trump got $15,000 in FIFA tickets from Gianni Infantino. Next up: Presenting the World Cup trophy

Trump’s ties to FIFA and Gianni Infantino face new scrutiny as the World Cup enters the knockout round and European lawmakers press over a Peace ...

BBC News

Watch: Two people climb on top of Empire State Building

The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443 m) building for at least ten minutes and displayed a large banner before climbing down.

CNBC

Trump says outside funds 'run my money' after disclosure shows billions in 2025 revenue

The 927-page annual financial disclosure form shows Trump's purchases and sales of hundreds of companies' stocks, including Nvidia, Amazon and Micr...

CNBC

World Cup could boost the June jobs report by 40,000, Goldman estimates

Nonfarm payrolls are projected to post a gain of 115,000, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

BBC Sport

England 2-1 DR Congo Highlights - World Cup 2026 - 1 July 2026

Harry Kane scores twice as England come from behind to beat DR Congo in a tense World Cup encounter in Atlanta, and set up a last-16 meeting with M...

CNBC

Trump wants delay but E. Jean Carroll wants to gets paid — now: Court filing

The Supreme Court on Monday denied a request by President Donald Trump that it review a jury's verdict that he sexually abused and defamed the writer.

CNBC

U.S. won’t renew USMCA, opening door for negotiations with Canada and Mexico

President Donald Trump's "primary" issue with USMCA centers on America's trade deficits with Canada and Mexico, a senior administration official said.

the Guardian

Andy Burnham says ‘nothing off table’ in case of Rochdale grooming gang leader

Labour leader-in-waiting wants to close loophole preventing deportation of sex offender

BBC Weather

England's warmest June on record down to record-breaking heatwave

England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met ...

the Guardian

Starmer gives Burnham a £4.7bn hole in defence spending as a goodwill token | John Crace

The PM bats away criticism from Kemi Badenoch over military funding but leaves behind a headache for his likely successor

CNBC

Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota

The refurbished Boeing 747 with luxury features, worth $400 million, was gifted by Qatar, something that raised ethical concerns.

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Academy school leaders in England face pay cap to curb ‘banker-style’ salaries

Nearly 100 academy chief executives earn more than £200,000 a year, and at least one more than £500,000

@coindesk

Bitcoin (BTC) climbs toward $60,000 level after Fed Chair Warsh said inflation risks has come down

The Fed chair reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target while signaling artificial intelligence could reshape the economy...

the Guardian

Andy Burnham is about to have a crash course in hardcore geopolitics | Rafael Behr

The likely next prime minister would rather be in Warrington than Washington, but foreign policy will dominate his agenda more than he thinks, says...

CNBC

PlayStation will end physical disc production for new games in 2028

PlayStation will end physical disc production for new games in 2028, the company announced Wednesday morning.

CNBC

Meta pops 10% as company makes cloud push to sell excess AI compute power capacity

The new business is a welcome signal for some investors who have been uneasy about the company's infrastructure spending plans.

the Guardian

Keir Starmer suggests Andy Burnham borrow billions for defence

Prime minister says he will take no lectures from Tories after Kemi Badenoch says investment plan is insufficient

CNBC

South Korean government discriminated against Coupang, U.S. companies, House report finds

The House Judiciary Committee said the South Korean government discriminated against Coupang and other U.S. companies, in a new report.

@coindesk

What's next for Bitcoin and stocks? Analysts see a volatile second half

After AI drove equities higher while bitcoin lagged, market watchers expect macro policy and market structure to take center stage.

BBC News

At least five dead in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say police

A man is seen clambering through a neighbour's window to escape black smoke in the block where more than 200 people live.

BBC News

Two officers in Henry Nowak case investigated for gross misconduct

Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.

@coindesk

Bitcoin (BTC) opens the third quarter in a red zone that precedes bear markets

Bitcoin fell in both the first and second quarters of 2026, only the third time it has opened a year that way. In the two earlier instances, 2018 a...

BBC News

Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.

@coindesk

Aave logs biggest network-growth day in nearly 5 years as DeFi interest returns

The lending protocol added 1,806 new wallets in a single day, the most since October 2021, according to Santiment. The AAVE token has risen about 2...

BBC Sport

World Cup 2026: England's Thomas Tuchel must get it right in danger zone

England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil...

the Guardian

Badenoch urges Burnham to condemn defence investment plan as No 10 says funding is ‘credible’...

Minister and MPs have raised concerns that his ‘poisoned chalice’ plan will take cash from much-needed road projects

the Guardian

Ministers ‘furious’ over cuts to road projects to fund defence plan

Robert Jenrick and MP for Lincoln among those whose constituencies could be hit by cuts to road infrastructure plans

@coindesk

Anthropic restores AI models Fable, Mythos after the U.S. lifts export controls

The government cleared Fable 5 and Mythos 5 on June 30, weeks after a cybersecurity finding triggered an export order that froze access for everyone.

@coindesk

Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs had their worst month ever in June, shedding $4.5 billion

The record outflow beat the previous worst month by 29% and came on nine consecutive days of redemptions to close the period.

@coindesk

Circle (CRCL) selloff may be 'overreaction' but Open USD faces adoption test

The Stripe- and Coinbase-backed stablecoin consortium can challenge Circle's business model, but analysts say building a network is harder than ass...

CNBC

Iran says it is selling oil at 20% premium as end of U.S. blockade sees 40 million barrels exported

The ceasefire prompted a surge in crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had largely ground to a halt during the conflict.

TechCrunch

Trump drops restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos and Fable models | TechCrunch

Anthropic said it would begin restoring access to the Fable on July 1.

CNBC

Anthropic says Trump admin has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5

The U.S. Department of Commerce lifted the export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models

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Trump pocketed more than $1 billion from crypto ties as industry headed toward slump

The president has capitalized massively on crypto, according to his 2025 financial disclosure, making it one of his most lucrative business moves.

CNBC

Michael Burry says he's shorting Caterpillar for the first time after it nearly doubled in the AI...

"Caterpillar jumped out at me," Burry said. "I have never shorted Caterpillar. It has always done great for me on the long side in the past."

BBC Sport

Wimbledon 2026 results: Serena Williams beaten by Maya Joint in three sets on singles return

Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.

the Guardian

Burnham left with £4.7bn bill for Starmer’s new defence investment plan

Ally of PM-in-waiting says four-year boost for the armed forces is an ‘unexploded bomb’

CNBC

Anthropic launches AI drug discovery program, joining tech giants in betting on healthcare

Anthropic will start an internal drug discovery program, part of a new push to sell artificial intelligence tools to drugmakers.

the Guardian

The Guardian view on the defence investment plan: the UK needs security, not dependency on a wayw...

Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer cuts civilian investment while deepening reliance on American power. That doesn’t feel like national renewal

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Introducing Claude Sonnet 5

Our most agentic Sonnet yet, with top-tier intelligence for coding and everyday professional work.

BBC News

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.

the Guardian

Starmer and Reeves launch delayed defence plan with a sense of resigned relief

New defence secretary goes along with £1.5bn addition to spending plan that led to his predecessor’s resignation and Starmer’s in turn

CNBC

Blue Origin pivots to redesigned launchpad after explosion in push to fly by end of 2026

Blue Origin won't be "rebuilding the same pad," and will instead adopt a configuration that was in development for a larger variant of its New Glen...

the Guardian

Is the new defence plan enough to keep us safe? – The Latest

The prime minister has unveiled his long-awaited defence investment plan after months of delays, promising an extra £15bn in military spending ove...

the Guardian

Andy Burnham says he will end culture of briefing against female ministers

PM hopeful tells meeting of women’s parliamentary Labour party that any staff who undermine female members of his team will be sacked

the Guardian

Shetland councillors back plans to build tunnels to link some of largest islands

Financing options to be investigated for first two subsea projects that would link Mainland with Yell and Unst

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Supreme Court strikes down limits on political parties' campaign spending, in win for GOP

President Donald Trump took a victory lap after the ruling, writing on Truth Social that it was "A BIG WIN FOR REPUBLICANS."

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Oil prices set for steep monthly drop as Trump, Iran issue mixed messages on talks in Qatar

The moves come as oil traders monitor the prospect of U.S.-Iran talks in Doha on Tuesday.

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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, blocks Trump order

President Donald Trump attended oral arguments in the case, underscoring his staunch opposition to granting automatic citizenship to many immigrant...

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US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.

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Next chancellor will have to find £5bn to fund black hole in defence funding, government figures...

Keir Starmer earlier unveiled a £15bn plan but said defence spending cannot be ‘bottomless pit’ and MoD has to ‘spend better’

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leak

The exposure threatens the carefully negotiated business of building the iPhone, which Apple assembles from a thicket of suppliers worldwide.

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Starmer warns Burnham not to borrow to fund defence as he reveals £15bn plan

PM unveils long-awaited defence investment plan, which he says will mean hit to road, housing and energy schemes

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One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court

While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.

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Supreme Court rulings on Fed, FTC: What they mean for consumers

The Supreme Court issued a pair of highly anticipated rulings on Monday that have far-reaching implications for household finances.

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World Cup 2026: USA security chief Markwayne Mullin 'danced a happy dance' after Iran exit

The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed.

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Live markets: BlackRock's IBIT sheds $300 million as bitcoin demand dwindles

IBIT alone shed $300 million while smaller funds absorbed some of the outflow. The selloff lands as the same AI trade that crashed Korea a week ago...

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Domestic murder sentence could see 10-year sentence increase

The changes mean the 15-year starting sentence could be increased to 25 years to be in line with other murders.

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Bitcoin (BTC) news: Saylor kicks the can down the road and yen hits 40-year low. what next?

BTC fell in Asia as the Japanese yen tanked to four-decade lows, lifting the dollar higher across the board.

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Vadym Yermolaiev : Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch and others in Monaco

The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.

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Waymo and Uber end robotaxi pilot in Phoenix

The Waymo self-driving cars deployed in Phoenix for the Uber pilot will remain in use and make autonomous deliveries with DoorDash.

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White House to speak with law enforcement groups to push Crypto's Clarity Act

Officials from the White House are said to be sitting down with law enforcement representatives who have objected to illicit-finance portions of th...