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The winner of this Argentina v Switzerland match will face England in the semi-finals:
Lionel Scaloni has no changes from the Argentina XI that staged a remarkable fightback against Egypt in the last 16. To no one’s surprise, Lionel Messi…
Police in the city in Canada say suspect has not been apprehended after finding six people with gunshot wounds near Salsa on St Clair Festival
A shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two people and wounded four others on Saturday, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene was secure.
Toronto police said six…
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Tuchel’s half-time changes and Pickford’s skittishness lifted Norway, but backline finally rose to occasion
England were back in Azteca mode in the end. Big Dan Burn was on to thump those headers away. Reece James and the magnificent Djed Spence were covering the flanks, Elliot Anderson was taking care of midfield on his own and the problem for Norway was…
Head coach says team were ‘sloppy’ and ‘not fast enough’
Two-goal Bellingham responds: ‘Yeah, well, whatever’
Jude Bellingham hit back at criticism of England’s performance from Thomas Tuchel after his two goals against Norway booked a place in the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time.
A virtuoso display from the Real Madrid star inspired a comeback victory after Andreas…
Tehran says vessel using unapproved route in strait was struck, drawing strikes from US forces to ‘degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners’
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Sunday it had closed the strait of Hormuz after a vessel travelled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over the incident would be met with…
Thomas Tuchel’s message was that it was time for England to thrive at the business end of the World Cup; the most exciting part. His players had to release the handbrake and go for it. They must not have any regrets against a Norway team that most of England expected them to beat. English arrogance? Or cold, hard realism?
Happily…
Suspect arrested in South Yorkshire after ex-politician was found dead at her Devon home on Thursday
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe, police said.
The suspect, who is a white British national, was arrested at an address in the South Yorkshire area on Saturday evening and is in police custody.
Continue reading…Ottawa won’t say whether it will intervene in support of a Winnipeg-born global judge who is asking a U.S. court to reverse sanctions ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump, which have left her unable to use a credit card or most major online vendors.
Last year, Apple completely reinvented multitasking on the iPad, with the introduction of windowing in iPadOS 26. At first, this meant the removal of the simpler version of multitasking, Split View and Slide Over. Those features did eventually return, but at a cost – they required you to use the clunky new windowing system. I was hoping iPadOS 27…
It’s exciting, propulsive and not based on the same old threadbare franchises … this adaptation of a French comic book series is a steampunky tale of a secret experiment to inject wounded first world war fighters with a serum
The alternate history show has long been a TV mainstay, be it For All Mankind (what if the Soviets had won…
Noskova wins women’s singles after 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory
‘What really helped me … the trophies were there’
A jubilant Linda Noskova said seeing the Wimbledon trophy sitting by Centre Court helped her reset at a vital time as she clinched her first grand slam title with a dramatic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory over her fellow Czech Karolina Muchova at…
Warren Lyttle, who was in his 40s, died from his injuries after incident on the Braniel estate on Friday
A man in his 40s has died after falling from an Eleventh Night bonfire in Belfast, police said.
The incident occurred on the Braniel estate in the east of the city on Friday night.
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Temperatures will stay above 30C on Sunday, with warnings of wildfires and heat health alerts in some areas
The scorching heatwave conditions experienced by much of England and Wales will last until at least next week, the Met Office has said.
Temperatures in parts of England and Wales will continue to exceed 30C on Sunday and into next week, the…
Current Lord’s Test will be her final appearance
‘I’m privileged to have gone on this journey’
Heather Knight will retire from international cricket at the end of this week’s Test against India at Lord’s. Knight, who has made a record 320 appearances for England, has joined her teammate Tammy Beaumont in calling time on her career at the end of…
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
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The rapper celebrates 30 years of his classic debut album Reasonable Doubt with eye-popping visuals and special guests in a love letter to hip-hop culture
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The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez told reporters on Saturday, announcing that the distribution of housing to those affected will begin next week.
Buttler hits 131, Brook 95 as England seal 4-0 series win
Cast your minds back to February 2022: the Partygate scandal is in full swing as news breaks of the surprise birthday party held for Boris Johnson two years earlier and four of the prime minister’s top advisers resign; Russia…
Ninth seed beats fellow Czech 6-2, 5-7, 6-3
Muchova falls short in second major final
As one of her worst nightmares on a tennis court appeared to be unfolding before her disbelieving eyes, Linda Noskova walked solemnly to her chair with both index fingers plugged into her ears. She was attempting to block out the roars of a booming Centre…
Dozens of New Westminster residents have been displaced by a massive fire that gutted a three-storey apartment building on Friday.
Midfielder has risen from the bench to come up with the decisive goal in past two games – Spain’s first World Cup knockout victories since they won the tournament in 2010
“I look behind me and I see Mikel Merino and I think: ‘I’m calm as can be,’” Luis de la Fuente said when at last the heart rates had…
Nearly 17,000 injured and thousands more listed as missing amid calls by president Delcy Rodríguez and UN for financial help
The death toll in Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes has passed 4,300, the government said on Saturday.
At least 4,333 people were killed and 16,740 injured in the back-to-back quakes on 24 June that flattened entire districts in the coastal state…
Ro Khanna said settlers were armed with US-made weapons and Israel Defense Forces refused to intervene
The US congressman Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers detained him during a visit to the Israel-occupied West Bank recently, describing the experience as a first-hand view of the realities faced by Palestinians living under occupation.
In an interview with Reuters on Thursday…
Swirl around Fifa’s machinations and about big team and big name bias creates doubt – and that’s a dangerous game
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The Trump administration’s move, which seeks to force the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury, should ‘shock the conscience’ of Americans, a New York Times lawyer says.
Stage eight: Tadej Pogacar untroubled in overall lead
Merlier produces superb sprint win for second day
Sunday’s ninth stage of the Tour de France has been shortened by 30km due to a red heatwave alert in the Corrèze département of central France. The stage from Malemort to Ussel will now be raced over 155.5km instead of the scheduled 185.5.
In…
Errol Musk says far-right activist is ‘a fine young man’ and held meetings with Russian business figures
Elon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, according to the billionaire X owner’s father, who was with the British far-right activist in Moscow as he encouraged anti-migration protests in Britain.
Robinson – whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – appeared last…
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Officials reopened Highway 1 through British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon on Saturday, but warned that active wildfire operations continue in the area.
Officials reopened Highway 1 through British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon on Saturday, but warned that active wildfire operations continue in the area.
German’s long-awaited first slam title came in Paris after his rival wilted in the heat but was his triumph a turning point or a blip?
For a brief moment on the first day of Wimbledon, there was reason to believe that Jannik Sinner was still processing his collapse at Roland Garros. Any loss in Paris would have been significant, considering…
Fiji 8-73 England
Scrum-half Simione Kuruvoli sent off before break
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Outlet said journalists subpoenaed to testify before grand jury after story detailed security concerns with Qatar-gifted plane
The Trump administration has issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists after the newspaper reported on security concerns with the president’s new plane, according to the outlet.
The Times said its journalists were subpoenaed on Friday by the US justice department…
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Here’s what we know about the deadly charter boat sinking off the shores of Richmond, B.C., the people who were aboard, concerns raised about the vessel and the investigation into the company that operated it.
Here’s what we know about the deadly charter boat sinking off the shores of Richmond, B.C., the people who were aboard, concerns raised about the vessel and the investigation into the company that operated it.
Bates oversaw eventful 21-year period in club’s history
Subsequent ownership of Leeds was hugely troubled
Ken Bates, one of the most colourful and controversial figures in the history of English football, has died aged 94, Chelsea have announced.
The club reported on Saturday afternoon that Bates had died peacefully in Monaco surrounded by his wife and family. “It is with…
Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in eastern China, with nearly two million people evacuating ahead of time. The storm has already struck parts of Japan and brushed past Taiwan.
Adams played in South Africa’s World Cup group games
Midfielder played for Mamelodi Sundowns
Jayden Adams, who played in South Africa’s three group games at the World Cup, has died aged 25.
The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder started the tournament opener, a 2-0 defeat by Mexico, and the 1-1 draw with Czechia, being substituted in both matches. He then came off…
Watchdog says public being put in danger by closure of premises that accommodate most dangerous offenders
Nearly one in ten probation hostels where England and Wales’ most dangerous offenders live after leaving prison have been closed after a staffing crisis.
As ministers prepare the early release of thousands of inmates in September, a leaked memo revealed that “staffing challenges” have…
One of Mary Chernoff’s first projects as an interior designer was the Columbia Tower at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, which opened in 1992. Now, nearing the end of her career, she’s just finished design work on the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower, which opened for patients in May.
The former ITV, BBC and Sky News journalist died peacefully at home in London on Saturday, his family say
The former BBC and Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has died aged 68 after a “period of illness with prostate cancer”, his family have said.
The journalist, who was long a fixture on British TV screens, was also known for hosting…
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There’s no getting away from it: these are all ultra-processed, but which sponges are the life of the party and which are too sweet for comfort?
• The best (and worst) supermarket dark chocolate
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Merger stokes fears over job cuts, US influence and possible BBC and Channel 4 tie-up to take on Netflix and YouTube
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The senator’s health is shrouded in mystery after he was hospitalized. Why can’t we get a clear answer?
Is Mitch McConnell dead?
This shouldn’t be a difficult question to answer. The response is either “yes”, “no” or something along the lines of “he’s on life support but appears to be brain dead”.
Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist
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Vigilantes also took part in the fight that raged all night and the following morning, residents say
Nigerian soldiers killed more than 300 members of kidnapping and cattle bandit gangs in the north-western state of Zamfara this week, according to a government official.
Government troops targeted the gangs in Gummi district in a two-day operation that “led to the elimination…
Outdoor fan parks allow football lovers to enjoy the messy euphoria – so long as they ditch the denim
Once upon a time, the pub was the default choice for most football fans keen to watch the match with fellow supporters – and spilling your beer on a fellow patron was a serious faux pas. But watching the World Cup…
Microsoft, Amazon and Google say they still aim to achieve net zero output despite construction boom
Microsoft, Amazon and Google’s collective carbon emissions have increased by nearly a fifth in the past year, driven largely by datacentre construction.
In the financial year ending March 2026, the three tech companies emitted 119m mTCO₂e (metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent), or about…
We have a Victorian attitude to child offenders. It is harmful to them – and, when they reoffend, damaging to everyone
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As Nigeria braces for another season of devastating rains, people affected describe the mental toll of repeatedly rebuilding their lives
Murky water first tore down a perimeter fence, then bubbled into the yard before spilling into every room. Within minutes, electronics, kitchen appliances, furniture, documents and academic certificates lay submerged.
With the water rising rapidly, Daniel Ebiesua evacuated his home…
Exclusive: CCRC will test serial killer as part of inquiry into whether Michael Stone was wrongly convicted of 1996 murders
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Acting is about human connection across cultural and social divides. But we can’t expect much of that in the ‘Tillyverse’
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I had always longed for adventure, so when ‘the Captain’ invited me on a 4,000-mile sailing trip, I took the plunge. Then coronavirus hit, and I found myself stuck in a relationship as choppy as the sea we were navigating. Who exactly was the man I’d followed onboard?
I sat on the stern bench, the sun shining down on me.…
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The photographer was looking for inspiration near his home in West Bengal when he spotted a girl lying near a tangle of fishing nets
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My sister and I were enjoying our all-inclusive getaway, but my mum hated forced fun and sitting by the pool. So we went off exploring in the searing heat. Our hike through the island’s building sites didn’t end well
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The Booker prize-winning novelist on the art of lying for a living, the cosmic force of love, and gargling loudly
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Sculpture of Jewish army officer wrongly accused of treason has been moved around the city for decades
For 40 years, the statue of Capt Alfred Dreyfus has been moved around Paris, never finding a permanent home.
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Voters’ views range from adulation to scepticism to outright cynicism over contest triggered by sitting MP
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Every few decades mass blooming in Mizoram’s forests causes a rodent boom – and devastation to crops. The cycle is well-known, so why aren’t farmers and authorities better prepared?
In the hills of Mizoram state in north-east India, the first thing that farmers notice are the swarms of stink bugs, known locally as thangnang. It can mean only one…
From novels by James Baldwin and Han Kang to a guide to quantum physics – a former Booker prize judge recommends immersive one-sitting wonders
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Presidential bid by leader of far-right National Rally has no shortage of supporters in scenic Montargis
In the small French town of Montargis, Jean-Antoine, a retired decorator, was pleased Marine Le Pen had again shaken up French politics by launching a bid for the presidency, despite her legal woes.
“Even the judges said she didn’t personally profit from the…
A jail that has held the likes of serial killer Robert Pickton, war criminals and Canada’s most notorious gangsters awaiting trials in its segregation cells is in an internal spiral.
Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease came within three outs of a no-hitter this week, but fell just short of the feat that only one pitcher has ever accomplished for Toronto.
At the top of a 6,739-metre Andean volcano, where the air is thin, temperatures are almost always below freezing and humans struggle to survive, a tiny leaf-eared mouse has made itself at home — dining on toxic plants.
Free Willy is the latest title being added to Hollywood’s seemingly never-ending list of reboots, according to an announcement earlier this week. Warner Bros. and the Russo brothers’ company AGBO are teaming up, and many details remain up in the air — including how they plan to cast the titular whale.
Jennifer McGuire used to resent her job as a waitress and felt it represented poor choices she had made. Fifteen years later, she’s come to see it as a blessing.
Rather than relying on willpower, a key to success could be to avoid temptations in the first place, say some scientists in this field.
A jail that has held the likes of serial killer Robert Pickton, war criminals and Canada’s most notorious gangsters awaiting trials in its segregation cells is in an internal spiral.
Britain’s political upheaval exposed a simple reality: Defence spending without fiscal credibility is a political liability. Canada has bought itself time by revealing few details of its long-term plans. That changes this fall, when Ottawa must finally show Canadians how its NATO ambitions will be financed.
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With this work, the choreographer changed the course of dance – and on its 60th anniversary, viewed by babies, tourists and passers-by, it’s as beguiling and hypnotic as ever
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As they slim down, UK and US users of GLP-1 jabs and pills are changing their spending habits – and their wardrobes
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Ex-presenter of BBC Radio 4 show complains in Guardian of ‘gratuitous gratitude’ and ‘gushing’ between host and guest
For more than three decades, John Humphrys delighted and infuriated listeners in equal measure as he confronted the nation’s politicians in his trademark, pointed style on the Today programme.
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Even White House interference and Fifa’s greed cannot spoil the celebrations. At last, an arena in which multiculturalism triumphs and underdogs score
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Reports of falling sperm counts and testosterone levels have fuelled fears over chemicals, pollution and modern lifestyles. But how much do scientists agree on what is affecting male fertility?
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Intel in the U.S. is expected to make at least some upcoming Mac and iPhone chips for Apple. That recent development may have been the key to a major tariff exemption on semiconductors Apple received almost a year ago.
From the Battle of Santiago and The Miracle of Bern to Nasa and Woman in the Moon, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz
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2 Betsy Ross is traditionally credited with designing and making what?
3 Based in Cambridge, which geographical research organisation is the BAS?
4 Which wetland…
Leapfrogging the roofs of lorries, slipping in and out of different personae to evade capture, The Queen’s Gambit star is audacious in this reluctant last stand drama
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After years of one-sided commitment, revisiting her hit song Casual finally gave me a reality check
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The country’s coastline is one of the shortest in Europe, but it packs a punch with unspoilt nature reserves, vibrant Venetian towns and a thriving foodie scene
I’m riding a salt-coloured horse through the Dragonja valley, deep in the green hills of Slovenian Istria. Electric-blue dragonflies zip over the river as we gallop past olive trees and vineyards. The landscape…
Thinktank urges prospective prime minister to reclaim UK’s role as an international leader on development
Influential backbenchers are calling on Andy Burnham to reclaim Labour’s leadership on international development and chart a course back to spending 0.7% of national income on overseas aid.
In a collection of essays to be published soon by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) thinktank, MPs…
Meta was criticised for feature launched on Tuesday that automatically lets users generate images using content from public Instagram accounts
Meta has said it is discontinuing an AI feature launched this week that allowed users to generate images using public Instagram accounts, after drawing widespread criticism over privacy concerns, including from a Hollywood union.
“Our intent was to provide a…
Nigel Farage foresaw a summer stroll to glory when he forced a byelection – but now risks his career being trashed
The votes were being counted and the media had gathered for the moment that Andy Burnham, his sights on Downing Street, would be elected as the MP for Makerfield in greater Manchester. But Nick the Flying Brick, a candidate…
Suli, 25, an animation graduate, meets Abigo, 26, a supervisor in retail
What were you hoping for?
To meet someone I felt comfortable around and easy to talk to.
Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia star in the latest Disney animation to get the live-action treatment, and the model-actor-singer proffers more of her signature lush soft rock
Moana
Out now
The 2016 Disney animation gets the “live action” treatment with a more-or-less remake starring Dwayne Johnson and newcomer Catherine Laga’aia, joined by, as you’d expect, animated versions of various critters,…
I do occasionally contemplate getting my toolbox out. But these are idle urges – I’m only too aware of the harm my past interventions have caused
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The airfare for a baby on your lap could cost more than your own ticket. Here’s how airline charges and travel taxes can hit you
Ryanair recently stopped making parents pay to sit next to their children but depending on the airline the hidden extra costs involved in flying with children can be substantial. In some cases, you can even…
Three years ago, the pop star was riding high after a sellout tour. But then a slew of shocking accusations from her former dancers changed everything. Where does she go from here?
On 30 July 2023, Lizzo finished a 10-month world tour. She had played 80 shows across North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia, selling more than 853,000 tickets and…
With its gushing interviewees and weird (y’know) ways of talking, the BBC news flagship show I used to present now has me harrumphing at the radio
It’s seven years since I stopped presenting the Today programme and started listening to Radio 3 instead. Or at least, that was the plan. On the first day it lasted for almost an hour.…
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The octogenarian rock legends return with a new record continuing their creative renaissance, while the K-pop behemoths bring their latest album to global stadiums. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews
Continue reading…Plans specify tolls must not be compulsory as US officials urge Iran to make public guarantee of safe passage for shipping
Europe is studying proposals that could allow navigation fees to be charged in the strait of Hormuz, provided the payments are not compulsory and have the support of the UN agency that regulates maritime transport.
Britain’s deputy prime minister,…
Brigg, Lincolnshire: It’ll take six weeks to cut it all, starting with barley and likely ending with beans. Thank goodness the combine has air-conditioning
The crops have managed to survive winter flooding (almost) and two heatwaves, but another hot spell of weather is on the way as we embark on the enormous task of harvesting our crops.
Winter barley for…
The people of Bryne are proud of local hero’s rise to the top of world football as Norway prepare to face England
Surrounded by red hats, No 9 shirts and Erling Haaland action toys at her fabric shop in the small Norwegian town of Bryne, Olinda Haaland – no relation but proud to share the now world-famous name – said…
Tensions over a small community airport on mid-Vancouver Island were kicked up a notch this week after false rumours about its forthcoming demise were spread on social media, highlighting ongoing concerns about noise from and access to the facility.
British Columbia is adding 132 more involuntary care beds for those in the province with complex mental health needs, addictions and brain injuries. A 72-bed treatment centre in Prince George will replace the former youth corrections facility, and a site in Surrey will be renovated to provide 60 more mental health treatment beds.
Natasha Harrison says her daughter’s remains were released by the B.C. Coroners Service against her clearly-stated wishes.
First Nations in northeast B.C. are taking part in a treaty land entitlement process to address shortfalls of land the provincial and federal governments still owe from the signing of Treaty 8.
Kelowna continues to have the highest unemployment rate among Canada’s major urban centres, even as the region added jobs in June.
OpenAI has issued a formal statement in response to Apple’s lawsuit accusing the company of trade secret theft. Read it below.
On Friday, the Stellat’en, Nadleh Whut’en, Saik’uz and Lheidli T’enneh First Nations officially opened the Ncha Koh Industrial Park, on the grounds of the former Canfor Plateau Sawmill.
Veteran mediator Vince Ready was appointed as a special mediator with Amanda Rogers, to help settle the B.C. nurses’ dispute as the union escalates its job action.
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in a Johannesburg suburb after an international manhunt
A man has been charged with murdering his wife and two young daughters after being arrested in South Africa following an international manhunt.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it had authorised three counts of murder against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, after he was arrested on Friday…
Meta AI joined the image generation space this week. However, it did so with a controversial default setting that users found upsetting.
Suit claims OpenAI poached Apple workers, coaxing them to share confidential material in bid to create hardware
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday alleging the artificial intelligence firm stole company trade secrets in a move to create its own hardware device.
The suit claims OpenAI poached Apple employees, coaxing them to hand over confidential material, product designs and…
The plan calls for the dredging along northern and southern edges of the navigation channel in Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet underneath the Second Narrows bridge, starting in September.
Crowd of more than 22,000 people – and the musician himself – filled Hyde Park with the ‘largest gathering of people wearing bald caps’
A tight plastic cap is not an attractive option for protective headwear in 30C (86F) heat. Yet 22,141 people opted for just that – along with a white shirt, black tie and aviator sunglasses – in…
First Nations chiefs countrywide are expressing concern about the lack of engagement after two pipelines were announced in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario. Two leaders say they only learned of the plans through last-minute emails and rumours.
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI today, accusing the company of trade secret theft. Specifically, Apple alleges that its former employees have stolen trade secrets “for the benefit of OpenAI.”
“This case is about Apple’s former employees stealing Apple’s trade secrets for the benefit of OpenAI. Apple brings this suit to put a stop to it,” the lawsuit says.
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Top Vancouver Fishing Charter company took to social media on June 28 to brag about how its two vessels had gone out together and would head back to port with a haul of fish, but the company’s other boat, the nine-metre Top Ocean, had sunk about two hours earlier.
An immigration tribunal issued a deportation order Friday against a Bishnoi gang associate accused of hiding a gun used in one of a series of shootings against a Surrey, B.C., café owned by famed Indian comedian and TV host Kapil Sharma.
The US’s 250th anniversary, the funeral of Ali Khamenei, another brutal heatwave in Europe and the World Cup – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists
Continue reading…The discomfort is no reason to give up sun protection, and is not uncommon – not everyone tolerates every formula well
No good deed goes unpunished, as they say. For instance, when you responsibly apply sunscreen to your exposed skin, it sometimes stings.
“Complaints of sunscreen stinging are not uncommon,” says Dr Aditi Senthilnathan, board certified dermatologist at the University…
Apple is among eight U.S. companies now able to bring covered advanced-computing chips, servers, and other controlled technology into the UAE without applying for individual export licenses. Here’s what that means.
My top feature for a smart lock for any Apple smart home person is Apple Home Key support. The ability to tap your iPhone or Apple Watch against your front door and walk right inside is incredibly convenient. The problem is that most locks that support this feature are expensive, often costing $ 200 or more. That is where the…
Speaking of AI-powered browser capabilities on the Mac, Anthropic is highlighting Claude Code’s in-app browser on the desktop today.
Stronger European welfare states expose a Tory myth. Benefits can enable independence, work and growth
Sir Stephen Timms, Labour’s minister for social security and disability, is widely acknowledged to be a parliamentary expert on welfare. He has seen the system from almost every angle: as a pensions and Treasury minister under New Labour, a shadow welfare spokesperson, a select committee…
The universal themes addressed by one of humanity’s greatest storytellers more than merit Hollywood box-office treatment
The Magasphere’s endless appetite for culture wars is wearily familiar. But who could have foreseen that Greek literature would become the new casus belli? Ahead of its much-anticipated general release next week, Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey has triggered Elon Musk and other…
Twenty-three people missing and four Britons thought to be among those who died trying to flee Almería blaze
At least 12 people have been killed and 23 are unaccounted for after one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires broke out in the south-eastern province of Almería as the country…
Spotify announced today a series of updates to Release Radar, giving listeners more control over the music recommendations they receive every Friday. Here are the details.
The Brunswick wildfires complex near Boston Bar, B.C., continues to rage out of control Friday.
Readers respond to an article about a woman who was hit by a child on a Lime bike
The case of Jane Ouartsi is horrific, but not surprising to many disabled people who move around central London and know how quickly careless riding can become dangerous (‘I felt my spine and body split’: the woman who was hit by…
Readers relive some live performances that made history – and the ones they missed
No legendary gig list is complete without the one by the rock band Free at Middlesbrough Town Hall on 19 February 1972 (‘I was there!’ Writers remember legendary gigs by Beyoncé, Brian Wilson, Britney, Oasis, Daft Punk and more, 6 July). Free were led…
Katherine Arnott on the health and community benefits of lidos
I am heartened to read of the drive to increase access to lido swimming for the benefit of public health, especially as the planet heats up (Labour MPs call on water firms to save Britain’s lost lidos, 4 July).
Having recently published a peer-reviewed study on the meaning…
Readers tell us about hearing their musically inclined avian neighbours
How I envy Jane Horne and her resident blackbird with a taste for musicals (Letters, July). Some years ago, I used to push my husband in his wheelchair along the road early each morning, and one of his great joys was to listen to our local blackbird whistling…
Letterboxd, the popular hybrid movie tracking and social media app, is exploring a sale. A new report this week from Matt Belloni at Puck outlines the many companies that have shown interest in acquiring the service, including Netflix, Sony Pictures, and more.
Apple Watch is losing its Walkie-Talkie app in this fall’s watchOS 27 software update. Will you miss the Apple Watch push-to-talk functionality?
I think if we are honest with ourselves, most of us would admit that smart home tech falls into one of two categories. First, there is the genuinely useful. Second, there’s the stuff we do just because we can, and it is to some degree cool.
I think I’ve now discovered a third category: things that really aren’t worth all…
With a standout role in The Odyssey, the Twilight idol turned leading man for arthouse auteurs has become one of the most charismatic and unpredictable actors of his generation
Today, former teen idols can no longer disown those projects, no matter how tacky, that turned them into stars. In an age in which even harrowing dramas are promoted by social…
Joining the Amazon Anker summer sale loaded with MagSafe gear, chargers, and accessories from $8, as well as the ongoing AirPods 4 deal at nearly 25% off, we have some additional deals to scope out today as well. This Apple Watch Ultra 3 model is nearly $140 off, here are the M5 MacBook Air configs you can score at…
It’s the world’s most prestigious photography show, but Les Rencontres de la Photographie really flies thanks to the jaw-dropping work of eccentrics, amateurs and complete unknowns
• The best of Arles 2026 – in pictures
On 16 June 1963, a mechanic from Albuquerque named Paul Villa was allegedly invited – via telepathic messages from an alien crew – to photograph…
If you were to just look at the Messages app in iOS 27, you might not think much has changed, but that is far from the truth. Under the hood, Apple has completely revamped the Messages experience, making it faster, smarter, and much less frustrating. From simple little setting toggles for dictation or voice memos to the amazing Siri integrations,…
Bluecoat, Liverpool
Banerjee’s blend of British suburbia and ancient Bengali traditions is an imaginative portrayal of the artist’s dual heritage – and questions how we preserve culture today
The stories we are told shape the world in which we live. If your father had insisted you watch all 94 episodes of a television adaptation of the Mahabharatawhen it was…
Direct oversight of ‘critical third parties’ such as Oracle and Microsoft given to ensure resilient cyber-defences and help safeguard UK economy
The Bank of England has been handed powers to regulate important tech firms including Amazon and Google from next week, amid fears that system failures could threaten financial stability and harm consumers.
From Monday, the Bank and fellow City…
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Continue reading…OpenAI is pulling the plug on its dedicated web browser, ChatGPT Atlas. Instead of investing in an AI browser with a small user base, the company is improving agentic web use features inside the new ChatGPT desktop app.
While ChatGPT Atlas may not have gained much traction, AI browsers can be useful for automating tasks like research, browser tidiness, and…
Electric models are selling out fast, so keep cool like the fashion crowd with an old-school concertina hand fan
You must have noticed that portable fans are everywhere right now: on sweaty commutes, in stuffy meetings, and at shadeless sporting events. As the hot weather continues, neck fans, handheld electronic fans, and fans…
Pitlochry Festival theatre
Maureen Beattie leads a modern-dress version, which focuses on family dynamics rather than the decline of Shakespeare’s mighty ruler
You know when you walk into a room then forget why you came in? Maureen Beattie does that at the start of this gender-swapped version of Shakespeare’s tragedy. She strides on, catches herself, half wanders back, turns on…
As we approach the official announcement of Apple’s iPhone Ultra in September, more specs continue to leak. A new rumor today claims to reveal exactly how big the foldable iPhone’s battery will be.
Introducing a new sadistic psychopath and a corrupt secret society of Gotham grandees would mean Harvey Dent takes a backseat to Victor Zsasz and the Court of Owls
Matt Reeves’ The Batman was a strange beast from the beginning. Perhaps not comic-book weird in the usual sense – no cosmic portals or rubber nipples here – but strange all…
Nigel Farage has billed his byelection as a clash with the powers that be. To wit: Laurence Fox, a naked celebrity and a man with a bin on his head
Quick look at the Clacton byelection field as it stands: Nigel Farage, Count Binface, Piers Corbyn, Laurence Fox, some bloke who’s been on Married at First Sight and Dating Naked…
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This spicy gin and citrus combo has a kick that belies its modest size
Gimlets may be on the small side, but they tend to make up for that by packing a pretty decent punch. This gently spiced, citrus-forward example is no exception, and makes for a gloriously summery aperitif.
Harneet Baweja, owner, Empire Empire, London W11
Continue reading…His superpower has always been speaking his mind – and his majestic new BBC show aims to shatter our ideas about life itself. The presenter talks mass extinction, spiders who dream and why people get sick of him holding up rocks
It’s impossible to meet Chris Packham without getting into a good mood. This is largely down to his contagious…
The playwright has long been considered one of the country’s most famous exports, but not an ‘Irish writer’. An ambitious new season of plays explores his complex relationship with his homeland – and tickets are already on sale for 2036
In 2036, the actor Samuel West will take to the stage to perform Krapp’s Last Tape – Samuel Beckett’s pensive…
Tate Modern hosts a major exhibition of Ana Mendieta, Constable turns 250 and the accidental beauty captured by unattended online cameras – all in your weekly dispatch
Ana Mendieta
Neolithic monuments inspired this Cuban-born American artist to create her ephemeral, raw, poetic works that embrace nature in a truly original way.
• Tate Modern, London, from 15 July to 17…
Sublimation by Isabel J Kim; Last Day of a Prior Life by Andrés Barba; Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay; The Carrier by Ruth Newton; Time to Burn by Ellery Lloyd
Sublimation by Isabel J Kim (Picador, £18.99)
This debut novel from an award-winning Korean-American short fiction writer is a fantastical reimagining of…
Housesharing brought the south London trio’s sounds – classical vocals, violin, clubby production – together as they bled through the walls, to shapeshifting effect
From South London
Recommended if you like FKA twigs, James K, Anysia Kim
Up next Debut album Underlight out now
There are many ways to deconstruct club music. On Bristol label Illegal Data, releases might…
Maria Grazia Chiuri returns to city of birth with haute couture inspired by kimono shapes and draping the body
“This is a cultural problem, and a political problem,” said Maria Grazia Chiuri before her first haute couture catwalk show for Fendi.
The problem, as the designer sees it, is Italy’s unwillingness to acknowledge fashion’s role in culture by giving it…
GymKit has been one of Apple Watch’s smartest fitness features since it launched in 2017. Tap your watch to compatible gym equipment, and Apple Watch shares your heart rate while the machine sends back metrics like distance, incline, pace, and calories.
With iOS 27, Apple is expanding that idea beyond Apple Watch. I tested the new GymKit on iPhone and…
They promise smoother skin with less regrowth – but which of these tools are worth the money?
Tired of waxing, bored by shaving and fed up with ingrown hairs? In the past few years, a quiet revolution has been taking place in the hair removal market, promising to banish stubbly regrowth and take away…
The Scottish author on loving The Hobbit, fairytales, Frankenstein and the shock of A Clockwork Orange
My earliest reading memory
Fairytales. I was obsessed. I took fairytales very seriously as moral lessons. I soon knew that I’d always help any old lady cross the road, it really is always best to do so.
My favourite book growing up
The Hobbit…
Maxxing trends – going all in on a particular trait, habit, quality or pastime – tend to burn brightly and briefly. But how many of the following are real?
It started more than a decade ago with looksmaxxing, a disturbing manosphere-based strategy for optimising personal appearance through diet, exercise, surgery or smashing your jawbone. Back then, “maxxing” carried with…
Alice Oseman’s LGBTQ+ romantic teen drama concludes with an intimate look at long-distance relationships, while Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean are two brothers surrounded by fear and generational pain
Submerge yourself, for the last time, in the warm bath of inclusivity that is Alice Oseman’s world-conquering LGBTQ+ romantic teen drama. Despite returning as a feature film, it’s intimate, suburban business…
(Wren Cathedral)
Inspired by communal Hebridean Gaelic song and ceremonial music, these reels and ballads reveal the fascinating proximity of post-rock and folk rock
A thick, distant rumble, the metallic sheen of an accordion drone and a woman singing a traditional Gaelic lament for the dead: these open Keening, the first track on the most fascinating folk-adjacent set of the…
After beating Leonard Cohen to Canada’s biggest music prize and splicing dembow with classical, the cross-cultural artist is now confronting Colombia’s new president
When I speak to the Colombian Canadian musician Lido Pimienta, it’s in the run-up to Colombia’s presidential election, and she is worried. One of the two remaining candidates, Abelardo de la Espriella, “is so rightwing…
Rennert/Konradi/Peter/Keenlyside/Middleton
(Signum)
This collection of songs that the composer wrote as a young man is full of interest and emotion. Pianist Joseph Middleton brings sensitive support and an array of illustrative colours
The second volume in Signum’s survey of Mahler song focuses on the three books of Lieder und Gesänge that the composer worked on in his 20s, rounding off…
From the Fanad peninsula in Ireland to the forested beaches of Finland, these are your favourite escapes without the fear of getting frazzled
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Saulkrasti’s long beaches and scented pine forests are an hour from Riga on the frequent local train. The forests come…
With the singer sporting an array of ties on stage, fans have been customising, repurposing and even creating whole garments from the office neckwear staple
When Harry Styles kicked off his Together, Together tour in Amsterdam in May, he bounded on to the stage in navy pleated trousers and…
From a warehouse conversion in London with views of the water, to a 17th-century barn with an annexe used as a yoga retreat
Continue reading…The actor and activist tells the story of her brutal childhood in the deep south with eloquence and defiance
When Laverne Cox was eight years old and growing up in Mobile, Alabama, she saved up her pocket money and bought herself a fan decorated with Japanese geishas. The fan became her favourite plaything, a prop to be used while dancing…
As the classic courtroom comedy drama turns 25 meet the associates and attorneys who took Elle Woods’ pioneering spirit and ran with it
Angela McCarthy, senior associate at Lawrence Stephens, London
Continue reading…A touch of spice balances the sweet meringue and draws out the flavour of this fragrant and fruity dessert
British strawberry season barely needs embellishment, so I haven’t done anything wild here. This is essentially a classic rolled pavlova: crisp at the edges, marshmallow-soft within and filled with clouds of cream and strawberries. The small flourish here is sumac, which…
Apple and Major League Baseball have announced the August schedule for Friday Night Baseball, with Apple TV set to stream another month of weekly doubleheaders featuring the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Mariners, Cubs, Cardinals, and more. Here are the details.
For the majority of people, CarPlay is a must-have. Apple’s in-car experience provides a vastly superior infotainment experience than most options from carmakers. There’s quick access to your favorite apps, integration with Siri, seamless connectivity, and more.
Here are all of my favorite tips and tricks for making sure you’re getting the most out of your CarPlay experience…
Apple announced today that App Store Connect now includes new age rating questions for apps with social media features. Here are the details.
Netflix is reportedly struggling with a decline in engagement. Live TV and content bundles may be the solution, executives believe, according to a new report.
Ministers consider bringing e-cigarette laws in line with tobacco as data shows 20% of teenagers have tried vaping
Vapes could be sold in plain packaging as part of a range of proposals to stop them being marketed to children.
The UK-wide plans also include limiting device colours to white, black or grey, and keeping vapes out of sight in shops,…
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 3, and Mayo’s first experience with Siri AI on Apple Watch. Also, we dive in to the details of what’s new in macOS Golden Gate, Apple tries to lobby to use Chinese memory components, signs a new deal with Broadcom, and likely supply constraints for the iPhone Fold.
I have used plenty of docking stations over the years, and it seems the desktop dock market is as crowded as ever. I have tested smaller portable docks, to larger stationary docks that give you all the ports you would ever need. But the new iVANKY FusionDock takes a different approach. Instead of just adding more ports, this Thunderbolt 5…
Riwoe’s commanding new book traces a Chinese Australian family across four generations – all connected by one old longan tree
It’s the year 2049 and Daniel Connelly is 75 years old. Eccentric and lonely after decades of self-imposed isolation, his existence is “spartan”, a “relentless searching, a yearning for pieces that fit together to make a new whole”. He spends…
Update July 9, 3:28 p.m. ET: As Aaron Perris noted on X, Apple has resumed signing the iOS versions listed in this article. As a result, owners of the affected legacy iPhone and iPad models can once again restore to those software versions, most of which are the latest releases compatible with their respective devices. The original story follows…
We’re just two months away from Apple announcing the iPhone 18 Pro. Rumors suggest Apple could have three design changes in store that could be unpopular among some iPhone 18 Pro buyers …
ChatGPT Atlas, OpenAI’s standalone desktop browser, is being sunset in favor of the new ChatGPT desktop app.
Starting today, Strava users will have a new way to discover races, group runs, rides, and other local events directly in the app. Here are the details.
OpenAI held its second livestream this week today at 10 am PT. The video teased that the company was “introducing the next chapter for ChatGPT” today. OpenAI has openly discussed bringing Codex workflows into the main ChatGPT app for some time now.
Today’s release includes a new ChatGPT Work agent, an upgraded ChatGPT desktop app with Codex included, and a…
TV Time users looking for a new movie and show-tracking app can now migrate their data to JustWatch ahead of next week’s shutdown. Here are the details.
Not everyone experiences heat the same way, and studies show aggression, violence and road rage increase on hotter days
Recently, my husband and I embarked on what should have been a pleasant spring errand: a stroll to the local farmer’s market. But a passing heatwave had made it unseasonably hot outside. I cut him off on the sidewalk and he…
Prediction markets have grown rapidly in popularity in recent years, particularly in the US. We’d like to hear confidentially from people in the UK who have used them
We’d like to find out more about how people in the UK are using prediction markets and what has attracted them to these platforms.
Prediction markets allow people to buy and sell…
Counterpoint Research has published a new estimate of the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s bill of materials, suggesting that Apple’s next flagship could cost significantly more to build than the current model. Here are the details.
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Apple TV has published the first trailer of Snoopy’s next adventure, where he finds his doghouse after it is accidentally sold at a yard sale. Watch it below.
Alongside an ongoing deal on AirPods 4 and the rare discount on the black Apple Magic Mouse, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by this Apple Watch Ultra 3 model dropping to one of its best prices to date at nearly $140 off (stock is running low). We also have iPhone 17 Pro/Max units at up to $449 off,…
You might hurt him terribly in the short term, Eleanor Gordon-Smith writes. But sometimes sparing people pain isn’t what’s good for them
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I am deeply conflicted about whether to separate from my husband of 20 years, yet I am deeply burnt out from supporting him. He arrived as a refugee, spoke little English at the time,…
A new rumor published on Weibo suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro Max could be the heaviest iPhone in years. Here are the details.
Overuse of smartphones is now a widely recognised problem, but we’re also starting to see people perhaps get overly dependent on chatbots like Claude AI and ChatGPT.
Claude creator Anthropic is currently testing a beta feature intended to allow users to reflect on how they are using the AI and be prompted to perhaps use it less …
From thermal blinds to putting your knickers in the fridge, here are the clever – and surprising – ways Filter readers are keeping cool as the UK swelters
After record-breaking June temperatures, parts of the UK are in the throes of another heatwave. So with more uncomfortably hot days and sweaty, sleepless…
The Information reports that Apple may be interested in PrismML’s technology. The firm is focused on shrinking AI models that generally require servers to function, offering on-device functionality with comparable intelligence.
As reported by Reuters, India continued its push to become a larger electronics manufacturing hub today by removing import duties on select parts used in smartphones and other devices. Here are the details.
Luxshare is one of the ultimate rags-to-riches stories, founded by a woman who started out as a Foxconn assembly-line worker and growing into a multi-billion dollar company and key Apple supplier.
It’s been a publicly traded company in China since 2010, but has now added a second listing in Hong Kong, making it more accessible to overseas investors. Its latest…
As sales of sparkling wine continue to soar, one aromatic French fizz is worthy of particular appreciation
It was in the middle of the pandemic that I ceased stashing sparkling wine. There were no special occasions, or occasions at all, really, save for daily episodes of the BBC’s Baby Club with two cabin-fevered infants and the weekly thrill of a…
The hot weather is back. Beat the heat while on the move with our tried and tested portable neck and handheld fans
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Another month, another heatwave. The climate crisis means things are heating up year on year, and while we can hide in air-conditioned shops…
Meta this week launched its own AI image model integrated into the Instagram app. While this might sound useful, it comes with rather a big privacy issue: by default, anyone can use your profile photo and posts as prompts for generative images.
You can fix this by flipping two toggles, but they’re pretty well hidden …
Apple recently increased the prices of most of its products, from the Apple TV and HomePods through iPads and Macs to the Vision Pro. iPhones have so far escaped the increases, but that will likely change in September.
You’d think that would be bad news for the company, reducing demand – but ironically, increasing memory costs might actually end up…
Sony’s announcement spells the end of a whole ecosystem built by superfan collectors – and signals a troubling shift in the industry
Sony’s decision last week to quietly announce the end of physical games production for the PlayStation in 2028 is one of the most perfect PR disasters in…
Gary got a free festival ticket and agreed to go halves on a full-price one for Rita, but now he won’t stop going on about it. He says calling it a favour is simply a fact. You decide who the party pooper is
• Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror
The way he presents…
Reputation for frumpiness is over as M&S wins over younger audience with shows at Silverstone, Ibiza and now LFW
This autumn’s London fashion week boasts plenty of familiar labels, from Burberry to Alexander McQueen, ready to show off their wares. But on Wednesday there was an unexpected addition: Marks & Spencer is joining the luxury lineup.
The British high-street retailer…
Bishop Auckland is abuzz with culture and family fun, thanks to the vision of Auckland Palace’s owners – and the new Kynren show featuring birds of prey, Viking raids and mythical beasts, which opens next week
Booming Hans Zimmer-style cinematic music reaches a crescendo, shaking my bones. Two turquoise macaws swoop within an inch of my hair and join a…
The Amber Alert was issued on Wednesday and then expanded from Alberta to B.C., Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
I didn’t see being a couple of years away from technically qualifying for an 18-30s jaunt to be a problem. But the booze, humiliation and a ‘mystery pooer’ made me rethink my entire life
‘First the bad news,” yelled our lairy Irish club rep as the coach drove us from Ibiza airport to our hotel. “All the great clubs: Amnesia,…
In addition to bringing new keyboard and typing improvements across multiple languages, iOS 27 will also add several languages and accents to Apple Translate. Here are the details.
Just a few days after releasing Halide Mark III, the folks at Lux are already getting ready to roll out Halide 3.1: Scarlet Edition. Here’s what’s coming.
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences just announced the contenders for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, and Apple just scored 89 nominations across all major categories. Here’s the full list of nominees.
Apple’s AirPods lineup is stronger than ever, but there are already rumors about what’s coming next. Here’s everything we know so far about when Apple will release new AirPods.
A shiny new model isn’t the only upgrade coming to ChatGPT this week. In addition to GPT-5.6’s release tomorrow, OpenAI is announcing an all-new ChatGPT voice mode experience as well.
Because ChatGPT works with CarPlay, today’s release also is a major upgrade to the CarPlay voice mode experience as well.
According to code in the latest iOS 27 beta, Apple is preparing to launch car key support for two new automakers: Xiaomi and Lucid Motors. Here’s what we know right now.
According to The Elec, Samsung Display has fully scrapped the development project of a component tied to the rumored lower-cost Apple Vision Pro. Here are the details.
Alongside the ongoing deal on AirPods 4, we have ongoing deals on Apple Watch Ultra 3 at nearly $100 off, rare Prime Day lows still live on Apple Magic Mouse and Keyboards, Anker’s white model 3-in-1 25W foldable MagSafe charger back at the Prime Day low, and even more waiting below.
New data from IDC shows that Apple was the only major PC vendor to post significant shipment growth in Q2 2026, with the broader market declining for the first time in more than two years. Here are the details.
After Apple started lobbying the US government for approval to use memory chips from CXMT, The Financial Times now reports that the company is actively testing the components for devices sold in China. Here are the details.
OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.6 at the end of June, but the public release was held back while the U.S. government reviewed the new AI models. Now the company has shared an update on when customers will be able to use the upgraded model: this week.
Fresh off its polarizing disco ball icon fix, Spotify is continuing to listen to users with easy-win changes. Starting today, the company is giving users a highly requested feature that has sparked feedback for years: vastly expanded pinning.
Nearly a quarter of market traders now hold master’s degree, PhD or medical doctorate, research shows
One in five young market traders now holds a master’s degree, PhD or medical doctorate, according to exclusive figures shared with the Guardian, in a sign of how Britain’s markets are attracting an unexpected new generation of highly educated entrepreneurs.
Separate data from Kerb,…
Apple has announced that starting with macOS 28, users will need to decrypt or reformat certain storage volumes to keep using them. Here are the details.
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The EU has rejected calls to suspend its biometric border checks despite warnings from airports, airlines and ports that the system could lead to long queues and delays during the peak summer holiday season. MPs in the UK have also warned of…
One of the things tucked away in the small print of macOS 27 beta 3 is the news that you’ll need a 2TB iCloud+ subscription in order to use the new AI features for home security cameras in the Apple Home app.
While some are suggesting that we shouldn’t be too surprised by this, I do find it a somewhat…
My new favorite Apple Watch and Apple Health metric is one that has been quietly working in the background for years. Specifically, it’s a bit of a hidden Apple Watch feature for tracking a great healthy habit: Time in Daylight.
More supply chain sources have rejected claims of delays to iPhone Ultra production, reporting that it appears to be on track for a September release.
However, the latest report doesn’t rule out limited initial supplies of Apple’s most expensive ever iPhone …
For young people, flaunting eye bags and bed rotting has become a cheeky rebuttal of body optimization culture
Picture a typical hangover: a morning spent curled under a comforter, chugging Gatorade and shame spiraling about what you might have said at the bar the night before.
Not so for the young people who are “romanticizing” their hangovers on TikTok and…
We would like to hear from young people in the north of England about their experiences of looking for work
About 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK are not in employment, education or training (Neet), according to a report published in May, which warned that the figure could rise to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without…
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Ubisoft has removed all the boring parts of pirate life from its fantasy RPG, creating something more focused and fun
Edward Kenway isn’t your dad’s Assassin’s Creed protagonist. Neither sworn to ancient oaths nor given a noble destiny, he’s just a guy who likes coin, dislikes rules, and whose gold-chasing, rule-dodging lifestyle sees…
A little under a year ago, Apple promised to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over a four-year period through an American Manufacturing Program (AMP). The company has today announced its largest single AMP commitment to date: a $30 billion Broadcom chip contract.
The iPhone maker says that the deal will help Broadcom expand its Colorado plant, and lead to…
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As a child, enduring break after break, I thought of myself as simply unlucky. Truth was, I needed to tune in to my aches, pains and well-founded fears
It was the first day of spring this year. I was topless, face-down on a foldaway travel table, as the masseuse uttered six words that brought my attempt at relaxation to an…
The premiere episode of Trying‘s new season is now streaming on Apple TV. Here’s what to expect from the feel-good comedy’s fifth season.
Tim Cook and Eddy Cue have arrived in Idaho for the 2026 Sun Valley Conference, which is expected to run through July 11. Here are the details.
Italian carmaker Lamborghini released an Apple Vision Pro app today, offering an immersive look at its latest models inside and out. Here are the details.
Earlier today, Apple CEO Tim Cook and his successor, John Ternus held a virtual meeting with Minister-President of Bavaria, Markus Söder. Here are the details.
Notion Mail is out, Notion Agents is in. Last month, Notion announced that it’s discontinuing its year-old email app. Today, the company released a brand-new iPhone app called Agents.
Earlier this year, Meta replaced its Llama AI models with Muse Spark, part of its newly built Meta Superintelligence Labs effort.
Today Meta is releasing its first image generation tool from Superintelligence Labs as part of the Meta AI app. The company says its new image-gen tools also power creative experiences in Instagram and WhatsApp with more to come.
There are many different charging accessories to choose from today. There is something for everyone, from fast chargers, multiport chargers, travel-oriented chargers, MagSafe charging accessories, and so much more. I have tested a ton of chargers through the first half of 2026, but only a select few get a permanent spot in my day-to-day. I like to have a good…
Apple is rolling out a new round of beta firmware updates for several AirPods models, including AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2. Here are the details.
A big update to Flighty, the popular flight-tracking app, is available on the App Store today. The latest version of Flighty makes the app even more powerful, headlined by a powerful new Connection Assistant feature. Here’s how it works.
Days after materials from Apple supplier Tata surfaced online, prominent Weibo leaker “Fixed Focus Digital” doubled down on his earlier claim that the iPhone 18 Pro will be thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro. Here are the details.
Heads up, parents. Microsoft just released an update to their Xbox Family Settings app for iPhone and iPad that adds new console parental controls.
Has the pill format prompted you to consider GLP-1 medication for the first time? Have you already started taking it? Or has weight loss medication changed your lifestyle in other ways?
A once-daily Wegovy weight-loss pill has gone on sale at high street and online pharmacies in the UK, offering an alternative to injectable GLP-1 medications.
We’d like to hear…
Anthropic announced today that it is expanding Claude Cowork capabilities from the desktop app to the web and mobile.
Claude Cowork on mobile and the web will start as a beta feature with a gradual rollout on select paid plans.
Additionally, Anthropic is extending Claude Fable 5 access to all paid plans for a few more days.
A vote by the Federal Communications Commission scheduled for later this month could allow internet providers to disclose fewer details about the fees added to customers’ bills. Here are the details.
There’s a new version of Pocket Casts out for podcast listeners today, and it includes three new features. One in particular will be of interest to drivers with CarPlay.
Brooklyn federal judge Orelia E. Merchant has dismissed most claims in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that Apple’s AirPods Max suffer from a condensation defect. Here are the details.
Joining the ongoing AirPods 4 deal at nearly 25% off and a series of Apple Watch Ultra 3 models at nearly $100 off, this morning we spotted this 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $449 off the new list price and the base model 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $250 off. Those deals also join iPhone 17 Pro Max…
There are more than 3,000 conditions in dermatology, experts warn – and chatbots’ recommendations can be flaky
Read more in the Antiviral series
Who among us has not, in a moment of panic or curiosity, consulted the internet in search of solutions to a medical ailment?
Increasingly, people are turning to AI for health advice, and skincare is no…
In a new note to investors, J.P. Morgan maintained its Buy rating on Apple while raising its price target for the company’s stock. Here are the details.
Apple TV has confirmed the premiere date of Nocturne, an upcoming drama series starring Liev Schreiber (Spotlight), Zazie Beetz (They Will Kill You), and Stephen Graham (Adolescence). Here are the details.
Beats is expanding its popular lineup of USB-C cables today with an all-new “Power Pink” color. “Because your charging cable deserves to be just as expressive as your playlist,” Beats says.
Apple is no longer signing iOS 26.5 and iOS 26.5.1, preventing downgrades to these software versions from newer releases. The move comes after a critical security fix was issued for iPhone last week.
In a report released today, Counterpoint Research says that despite the discounts seen during China’s 618 shopping period, smartphone sales declined 13% from the year-ago period. Here are the details.
Apple has submitted a request to pause further proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games in the Northern District of California while the Supreme Court reviews part of the case. Here are the details.
Apple must continue to carry out age verification of iPhone users in Texas after the Supreme Court denied a request to pause enforcement of the law.
The iPhone maker strongly opposed the law, with Tim Cook going as far as to personally lobby state Governor Greg Abbott …
We’ve been looking out for new features in iOS 27 beta 3, and we’ve now found an additional one: the latest developer beta allows Siri AI to access information from third-party apps.
The only examples seen so far are pulling in the remaining battery from electric car apps, but it’s likely that other capabilities will be found …
“Father of the iPod” Tony Fadell has written a lengthy column in which he argues that our choice of AI assistant really matters, but also raises some huge questions that need to be addressed.
He says the reason the iPhone has stood the test of time is because Apple understood the behavioral shifts it would create, not just the…
A leaker with a decent track record has backed earlier reports of two improvements said to be coming to the iPhone Air 2 next year.
They’ve provided very specific information on one of the changes, lending additional credibility to earlier claims …
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The massively multiplayer online role-playing game has grown into a virtual social space and part of daily life for thousands of players
In a small stone chapel, on the edgelands of a medieval wilderness, two women are getting married. The attenders are draped in rainbow capes, glowing armour and top hats. A scantily clad, muscular man with angel wings officiates…
The owners of Teffont House are aiming for modern rural hospitality that puts guests at the heart of village life
Walking into the Orangery at Teffont House during the golden hour, the restaurant is glowing. Sunlight falls across cocktails the colour of spun sugar, spills on to a terrace trailing constellations of fleabane, and bounces off spoons sinking into raspberry…
You can keep temperatures down without the cost – or environmental price – of air conditioning. Here’s some tips and tricks
In the UK we are used to worrying about our homes being warm enough, but after struggling to cope with high temperatures in May and June…
If you look around all the normal wbesites for a 3-in-1 MagSafe charger for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, you will find hundreds of options made of plastic. They all work well, but sometimes you might want something that is more of a premium feels. The NOCO XGrid XDS3 is one of those options. It is certainly not the most…
A new Listening Mode setting lets users more easily adjust how much ambient noise their AirPods can allow through in Adaptive mode. Here are the details.
With iOS 27 and its companion systems, Apple is introducing a new version of its system-level RAW image processing engine. It uses machine learning to greatly improve detail and reduce noise, including when reprocessing older RAW photos. Here are the details.
According to a new Counterpoint Research report, global shipments of Edge AI-capable smartwatches grew 70% year over year in Q1 2026, with Apple accounting for roughly 90% of the total. Here are the details.
Apple TV today announced Guilty Creatures, a new thriller series based on Mikita Brottman’s true-crime book of the same name. Here are the details.
The iPad is 16 years old, but two new products Apple is rumored to launch this year could have a major impact on reshaping the tablet’s future.
My elderly parents’ home was left uninhabitable, and they are owed £3,300 for repairs they had to fund themselves
My elderly parents spent much of last year dealing with what should have been a straightforward insurance claim after a dishwasher installation by John Lewis caused a leak.
Instead, it became a year-long ordeal, marked by repeated failures and an almost…