Latest International News
Iceland Votes Against Restarting Talks on Joining EU
Iceland has voted against restarting negotiations to join the European Union, 13 years after its previous membership talks were abandoned. According to public broadcaster RUV, 52.8% of 225,031 voters rejected the government’s proposal to resume EU negotiations, while...
Head Teacher Evacuates 900 Children Minutes Before School Washed Away by Nepal Floods
A head teacher in Nepal helped evacuate around 900 children from a school just minutes before devastating floodwaters swept through the area and washed the building away. The quick evacuation prevented what could have been a major tragedy, as students were moved away...
Israel Re-establishes Closed West Bank Settlement, Defying Growing International Protests
A new generation of Israeli settlers has returned to Kadim, a settlement in the occupied West Bank that was closed two decades ago, amid growing international opposition to Israel’s settlement expansion. Thirty “pioneer families” arrived at the settlement on Thursday...
Canada Says It Will Match US Tariffs ‘Dollar for Dollar’ as Trade Talks Break Down
Canada has announced that it will match new US tariffs on Canadian goods “dollar for dollar” after last-minute trade negotiations between the two countries broke down. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the suspension of trade talks shortly before the...
Art News
In Pictures: The Dotty World of Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died at the age of 97, became one of the world’s most...
Collector and Patron Hasnaine Yavarhoussen Is Determined to Bring Madagascar’s Art Scene to the World
Collector and art patron Hasnaine Yavarhoussen is working to bring Madagascar’s growing...
India Is Turning to Ancient Water Systems as Modern Ones Run Dry
Communities across India are restoring centuries-old water systems as water scarcity and climate...
Eight of the World’s Most Colourful Buildings
Colour has been used to bring joy and character to architecture for hundreds of thousands of...
Colombia’s Museo de Arte de Pereira Closes After Major Earthquake Damage
Colombia’s Museo de Arte de Pereira has closed following extensive damage caused by a powerful...
Mary Heilmann, Influential Abstract Painter, Dies at 86
Influential American abstract painter Mary Heilmann has died at the age of 86 in Riverhead, New...
Latest Canada News
Tenants in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside Work to Make Buildings Safer During Heat Waves
Tenants in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside are working to make their buildings safer during extreme...
Canada Recruits Dozens of Top US Researchers for Its Universities
Canada is attracting dozens of leading researchers from American universities as it expands...
Survivor Describes Moments After Plane Ripped Through His Vehicle in Prince George
A survivor of a dramatic emergency plane landing in Prince George, B.C., is sharing his experience...
Stabbing at Edmonton Sikh Temple Leaves Two Injured, Man in Custody
Two men were injured during a stabbing at the Nanaksar Gurdwara temple in Edmonton on Friday...
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath Opens Up About Leaving Abusive Relationship
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath has spoken publicly for the first time about leaving what she...
Alberta Prosperity Project Member Resigns After Racist Remark
A member of the Alberta Prosperity Project has resigned from the group after using a racial slur...
Trucking Company Involved in Deadly Manitoba Crash Among 20 Carriers ‘Eliminated’ in Alberta
A trucking company involved in a fatal crash in Brandon, Manitoba, has been barred from operating...
Entertainment
Dolly Parton’s Dad Couldn’t Read – It Inspired Her to Send Books to Millions of Children
Dolly Parton’s determination to help children discover a love of reading was inspired by her father, whose difficult upbringing in Appalachia prevented him from completing school or learning to read and write. Parton, who died this week aged 80, launched the...
Charli XCX Electrifies Reading Festival With Era-Spanning Set
Charli XCX delivered an electrifying headline performance at Reading Festival, combining songs from across her career while introducing audiences to the latest chapter of her musical evolution. The performance marked the British singer’s first UK festival appearance...
Tupac Murder Accused Told Police in 2008 His Nephew Fired Fatal Shots
The man accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur told police in 2008 that he handed the gun used in the fatal drive-by shooting to another passenger, who then passed it to his nephew, according to a recording played in court. Duane “Keffe D” Davis is...
Meghan in Talks for Acting Role in Netflix Series The Gentlemen, BBC Understands
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, is in early discussions to return to acting with a potential role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, according to the BBC. If confirmed, the role would mark Meghan’s first significant acting appearance since her marriage to Prince...
Thousands of Bonnie Tyler Fans Pay Tribute as Coffin Returns to Swansea Home
Legendary Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has made her final journey to her home in Mumbles, Swansea, with thousands of fans lining the streets to pay their respects. The singer, best known for the global hit Total Eclipse of the Heart, died unexpectedly on 8 July at the...
Ariana Grande Brings Eternal Sunshine Tour to the UK
Ariana Grande has returned to the UK with her Eternal Sunshine tour, performing for thousands of enthusiastic fans at London's O2 Arena. Despite a sweltering heatwave across the country, fans packed into the arena on Saturday night, arriving dressed in colourful and...
Sports
Fallout From Controversial Golf Ad Deepens as Good Good Loses Callaway and PGA Tour Deals
Golf media company Good Good is facing growing consequences following backlash over a controversial advertisement, with both Callaway and the PGA Tour ending key partnerships with the company. The advertisement, posted last week, featured Good Good co-founder Garrett...
Roger Federer Prepared for Happy Tears at Hall of Fame Induction
Roger Federer says he is prepared for an emotional moment when he is inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame, with the Swiss legend expecting that happy tears could once again accompany a major milestone in his remarkable career. Federer recalled one of the first times...
Second Set of Twins a Good Distraction From Injury, Says Maddison
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has described the birth of his second set of twins as a positive distraction during a difficult period recovering from a serious knee injury. The 29-year-old missed most of the 2025-26 season after suffering a ruptured...
Swaggering Arsenal Want Title Attack, Not Defence
Arsenal have started their latest Premier League campaign with the confidence of champions, making it clear that their ambition is to win the title again rather than simply defend it. New gold “Champions” signage above the entrance to Emirates Stadium reflects the...
Rashford Returns as AC Milan Expose Manchester United Issues
Manchester United's pre-season ended on a disappointing note as they suffered a 4-2 defeat to AC Milan, leaving manager Michael Carrick with plenty to consider before the Premier League season begins. With United's opening league match against promoted Hull City only...
Can Arsenal Defend Their Premier League Title?
Arsenal begin the new Premier League campaign as defending champions after ending their long wait for another league title last season. Mikel Arteta's side are among the favourites to lift the trophy again, but history suggests that successfully defending a Premier...
Technology
I’ve Been to Gamescom Six Times – Here’s What Excited Me This Year
Gamescom returned to Cologne, Germany, with some of the gaming industry’s most anticipated upcoming releases on display, ranging from major franchises to projects created by small independent studios. Considered the world’s largest in-person gaming event, Gamescom...
Overcooked? Why Robotic Pizza Makers Are Failing
Robotic pizza-making technology once promised to transform restaurant kitchens by automating repetitive tasks, but the collapse of some technology suppliers is raising questions about whether expensive pizza robots are worth the investment. At a Moto Pizza restaurant...
How Landscape Gardening Is Being Electrified
Landscaping is undergoing a shift from petrol-powered equipment to quieter and cleaner electric alternatives, particularly in parts of the United States where cities are introducing restrictions on noisy gardening tools. In Southern California, the familiar sound of...
GTA 6 Leaks: A Nightmare or a Blip for the Biggest Video Game of the Year?
Grand Theft Auto 6 has been surrounded by renewed anticipation ahead of Rockstar Games’ planned extended preview, but a series of apparent leaks could overshadow the highly anticipated release. It has been more than 18 months since the last GTA 6 trailer was released....
Why Tech CEOs Keep Writing Manifestos About AI
Technology leaders are increasingly turning to long-form manifestos to explain their vision for artificial intelligence, arguing that AI could become one of the most important technologies in history. The latest example came from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who recently...
Secondhand Book Sales Are Booming — Is AI Behind the Surge?
The market for secondhand books is experiencing an unusual surge, with independent booksellers reporting huge bulk orders from companies buying thousands of titles at a time. The sudden demand has left booksellers wondering why so many used books are being purchased...
Education & Jobs
Goldman Sachs Study Finds AI Is Putting Pressure on Labor Markets
Artificial intelligence is beginning to put pressure on labor markets across major developed economies, with the impact varying by industry and the level of workers, according to research from Goldman Sachs. The Wall Street investment bank found that industries more...
New York Unseats San Francisco as Top Market for Tech Talent, CBRE Reports
New York has overtaken the San Francisco Bay Area as the largest market for tech talent in the United States, driven in part by rapid growth in artificial intelligence jobs, according to a new report from CBRE. New York has 394,300 tech talent jobs, compared with...
Wall Street Reacts to Shocking July Jobs Loss: ‘This Is a Pretty Horrendous Report’
Wall Street reacted sharply to a surprisingly weak July jobs report, with analysts describing the figures as a major warning sign for the US economy. The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, according to the latest employment data, compared with...
Falling Long-Term Unemployment Isn’t Good News — What It Means for Jobseekers
Long-term unemployment in the US declined in July, but economists warn that the headline figure may not be as encouraging as it first appears. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of Americans who had been unemployed for at least 27 weeks fell...
U.S. Economy Unexpectedly Loses 23,000 Jobs in July
The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs in July, adding to signs that the country's labor market is beginning to slow. Nonfarm payrolls fell by a seasonally adjusted 23,000 jobs during the month, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday....
Falling Long-Term Unemployment Isn’t Good News, Economists Say — What It Means for Jobseekers
Long-term unemployment in the US fell in July, but economists say the decline may not be the positive signal it initially appears to be. The number of people who had been unemployed for 27 weeks or more — the official measure of long-term unemployment — fell by 64,000...
Weekly Best News
At Least 37 Dead and Hundreds Evacuated After Strike on Kyiv Weapons Depot
At least 37 people have been killed and almost 400 evacuated after a Russian drone strike hit a weapons depot near a residential area on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said. The strike occurred late on Friday and caused stored shells, mines and drones to...
WhatsApp Chat Used to Send Cash for Crime and Extremism
A WhatsApp group chat was allegedly used to coordinate the transfer of hundreds of millions of euros in cash around the world, with some transactions linked to organised crime and extremist activity, according to an investigation by European broadcasters. The group,...
TikTok to Pay $400m to US in One of Largest Child Privacy Settlements
TikTok has agreed to pay $400m to the US government to settle a lawsuit alleging that the platform violated children’s privacy laws, marking one of the largest settlements involving child privacy protections. The settlement follows a 2024 lawsuit brought by the US...
Search for Survivors After 16 Killed by Russian Double-Tap Strike on Ukraine Mall
Rescuers in Ukraine worked through the night searching for survivors in the wreckage of a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih after a deadly Russian drone strike killed 16 people and injured 130 others. Local officials said nine people were still missing following Friday’s...
Qatar Denies Capturing Three Iranian Pilots After Fighter Jets Were Downed
Qatar has strongly denied Iran's claim that it captured three Iranian pilots after two Iranian fighter jets were downed during a military operation at the beginning of the US-Iran war. Iran has called for the release of the three pilots, claiming they have been held...
Nation
Large Lake Ontario Sign Installed in Canada in Latest Jab at US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has responded to US President Donald Trump by installing a large sign on...
Manhunt After Shooting at Swiss Rave Kills Woman, 22, and Injures Five
A manhunt is under way in Switzerland after a shooting at a techno rave left a 22-year-old woman...
One Killed in Sword Attack at Swedish School
One person has been killed and several others injured in a sword attack at a high school in...
UK, Canada and Australia Condemn Israel Over Refusal to Criminally Probe Gaza Aid Worker Killings
The UK, Canada and Australia have condemned Israel’s decision not to launch a criminal...
Multiple Suspects at Large After Five Shot at Virginia State University
Five people have been injured, including one critically, after a shooting near Virginia State...
Morocco Detains Dozens of Migrants Trying to Cross Into Ceuta
Moroccan authorities have detained dozens of migrants attempting to reach Ceuta, the Spanish...
Business & Economy
Forget Starbucks Coffee – Gen Z Like Their Drinks Ice Cold
Starbucks may have built its global reputation around coffee, but younger customers in the US are...
Trump Hails ‘Historic’ Deal for US to Control 65bn Barrels of Venezuela’s Oil
US President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a “historic” agreement with Venezuela...
Prince Harry and Six Others Face Privacy Case Legal Bill of Up to £34.5m
Prince Harry and six other claimants could face a legal bill of up to £34.5m after losing a...
These Bookshops Let Chinese Readers Question Their Country – Now the Doors Are Closing
Independent bookshops in Hong Kong have become important places for readers from mainland China...
Air India Pilot’s Reported Cannabis Test: What It Can and Can’t Tell Investigators
Reports that an Air India pilot tested positive for cannabis following a flight have raised...
Ireland’s Small but Determined Wine Industry Is Warming Up
Ireland may be best known for stout and whiskey, but a small and increasingly ambitious wine...
Stock Market
He Beat Big Tobacco. Will the Same Playbook Work Against Meta and Social Media?
Mike Moore, a key figure in the historic $246 billion tobacco settlement reached in 1998, believes lessons from the legal battle against Big Tobacco could now be applied to Meta and other major social media companies. As Mississippi attorney general, Moore helped lead...
Icelanders Reject Reopening Talks to Join the EU Despite Trump’s Greenland Threats
Icelanders have voted against restarting negotiations to join the European Union, with concerns over national sovereignty and the country’s fishing industry outweighing arguments about geopolitical security. Final results showed that 52.8% of voters rejected the...
Chinese Robotics Giant Unitree Soars in Stock Market Debut
Unitree Robotics, one of the world’s leading humanoid robot makers, has made a dramatic debut on the Shanghai stock market, with its shares rising more than 460% on their first day of trading. The Chinese company’s shares were offered to investors at 150.80 yuan...
SpaceX Shares Unlocked, Giving Early Employees a Potential Windfall
Early employees at SpaceX could be in line for a significant financial windfall as restrictions on their company shares are lifted. Some employees who received thousands of stock options as part of their compensation packages could now have access to shares worth...
‘I Lost $14,000 in a Month’: Investors Hit by South Korea’s Wild Stock Market Swings
A South Korean bank worker says he lost around 20 million Korean won ($14,000) in a single month after a sharp decline in technology stocks hit his investments. Yongjoon Kim had been saving the money to help buy a home ahead of his wedding later this year. Instead,...
Inside the Ukrainian Startup Powering Ukraine’s Deep-Strike Drone Campaign
A Ukrainian defence technology startup has expanded dramatically since Russia's full-scale invasion, becoming a major part of Kyiv's long-range drone campaign against Russian targets. Fire Point, a Kyiv-based missile and drone manufacturer, says its systems now...
Fashion
Scotland’s Former Costume Museum Back in Fashion
A former costume museum in Scotland is being brought back into the spotlight, renewing interest in a site once dedicated to preserving and showcasing the country’s fashion and clothing heritage. The museum was known for its collection of historic costumes, garments...
The Designer Behind Hilary Duff’s Tour Dress
British designer Paul Aaron is gaining attention for his distinctive knitwear designs after his creations were worn by celebrities including Kylie Jenner, Shakira and Zara Larsson. Aaron, from Hooton near Chester, said he was amazed when Hilary Duff wore one of his...
Flip-Flops and Sandals at Work – What’s OK in a Heatwave?
As temperatures rise during a heatwave, choosing what to wear to work can become surprisingly difficult. Flip-flops, sandals and open-toe shoes can provide relief from the heat, but whether they are appropriate depends largely on your workplace, role and dress code....
Viv, the 82-Year-Old Fashion Influencer
At 82, Viv is proving that fashion has no age limit. While social media fashion influencers are often associated with younger generations, Viv has built attention around her distinctive personal style and shown that creativity and confidence can continue to inspire at...
Shorts, Strappy Tops and Sandals: What Is Acceptable to Wear to Work?
As another summer heatwave approaches, many workers are facing a familiar problem: how to stay cool on the commute without looking too casual at work. Choosing an appropriate summer outfit can be surprisingly complicated. Shorts, strappy tops and sandals may provide...
Appeal Launched to Trace Rare ‘Made in Lancashire’ Horrockses Housecoat
A museum in Lancashire has launched a national appeal to find a rare housecoat believed to be among the earliest surviving pieces from the celebrated Horrockses Fashions brand. The search comes ahead of a major exhibition at the Harris Museum in Preston, which will...
Environment
Clean-Up of Illegal Waste Supersite Costs Taxpayers £6m
The clean-up of one of England’s largest illegal waste sites has been completed at a cost of £6m to taxpayers, prompting renewed calls for waste criminals to cover the cost of clearing the damage they cause. Around 22,000 tonnes of domestic and commercial rubbish were...
Church Purchase Plan Would Honour ‘Scotland’s Forgotten Einstein’
Plans are being developed to preserve a historic church in southern Scotland connected to renowned physicist James Clerk Maxwell, whose scientific discoveries helped shape many technologies used around the world today. Maxwell is buried in the graveyard at Parton...
Giant Whales Move Into Greenland Waters as Ice Disappears
Giant whales are moving into previously inaccessible waters along Greenland’s east coast as rising temperatures cause sea ice to disappear, according to a decades-long scientific study. Researchers have recorded and filmed hundreds of large whales, including...
Volunteers Work to Reopen Stoke-on-Trent’s Historic Observatory
Volunteers in Stoke-on-Trent are taking on the ambitious task of restoring a historic observatory and bringing it back to life for the local community. The Newchapel Observatory, built in the 1960s by four amateur astronomers, was once considered a groundbreaking...
Indian Solar Mission’s New Findings Throw Light on Enduring Sun Mysteries
India’s Aditya-L1 solar mission has provided scientists with new clues that could help explain one of the biggest mysteries surrounding the Sun: why its outer atmosphere, or corona, is dramatically hotter than the surface below it. The findings, led by Indian solar...
Taiwan Calls China’s Traffic Controls in Taiwan Strait ‘Ridiculous’
Taiwan has criticised China's attempt to introduce traffic control measures for ships travelling through the Taiwan Strait during Typhoon Dolphin, calling the move "ridiculous". Taipei said Beijing does not have the authority to restrict access to what it considers...
New Researches
Lift-Off! NASA Launches Roman Space Telescope to Tackle Dark-Energy Mysteries
NASA has successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a $4.3bn flagship...
The Meds That Can Make the Heat Harder to Handle
Some medicines can make it harder for the body to cope with extreme heat, potentially increasing...
A Rare Baby Sighting Could Reveal Where Life Begins for World’s Largest Sharks
A rare sighting of a newborn whale shark in Indonesia could provide scientists with important...
Want to Get Better at Making Decisions? Ask an Ant
Humans often believe our ability to think deeply makes us superior decision-makers. But despite...
Levitating Sensor Could Detect the Brain’s Faintest Magnetic Signals
Scientists have developed a new type of magnetometer that uses a levitating magnet to detect...
The Forensic Traces That Can Help Catch Poachers
Tiny details left behind by criminals are helping investigators fight one of the world's biggest...
Oxford University
Newborns to Be Tested for Rare Condition in National Trial
Newborn babies will be tested for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) as part of a major national trial...
Tower Statues to Be Replaced ‘for Public Safety’ at Oxford College
Four historic statues on the tower of Oxford’s Trinity College are set to be replaced because of...
Ukrainian Refugee Wins Place at Oxford University
A 19-year-old Ukrainian refugee has secured a place at Oxford University to study music, four...
Fluorescent’ Weed Takes Over Popular Oxford Bathing Spot
A popular bathing spot in Oxford has been affected by a thick layer of bright green duckweed...
