US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran's suspected underground nuclear site, Pickaxe Mountain, where satellite images show construction. Iran denies nuclear activity, calling threats a pretext for aggression. Experts analyze potential strike impact and the site's vulnerability.
Traditionally supportive Fox News commentators, including Laura Ingraham and Johnny "Joey" Jones, are increasingly questioning the success of Donald Trump's war on Iran, suggesting his strategy is failing to achieve claimed tactical wins and raising concerns about its complexity and cost.
Six months after Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home, her family has issued a new appeal for information. This comes a day after investigators released two conflicting purported ransom notes, one demanding bitcoin and another claiming she had perished.
Bitcoin ETFs, with $16.33B in unrealized losses, face a critical test on Aug. 14 as large investment managers disclose their June 30 positions, revealing whether institutional adoption is durable or merely momentum capital in a regulated wrapper.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing 10 and injuring 22, while Donald Trump expressed reluctance on licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also urged Trump to facilitate Starlink use for strikes inside Russia. Separately, Ukrainians protested the ouster of the defense minister, and Black Sea grain exports faced threats from drone attacks.
Labour MPs and regional mayors, including Andy Burnham's allies, propose a mutualised model for UK water companies, turning them into not-for-profit entities run by local people. This 'third way' aims to avoid government debt from nationalisation, address company failings like sewage dumping, and could first be tested with financially struggling Thames Water.
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi expressed uncertainty about forward Richarlison's future at the club, stating the player sometimes wants to leave despite his importance, following Spurs' friendly win against Chelsea in Sydney.
Upstate New York's Salamanca city central school district halted a $60,000 program to deploy a humanoid robot teacher's aide, 'Sally,' in high school classrooms after public outcry. The robot from Realbotix was intended to assist instructors and teach students about robotics.
A Colorado couple, Gary and Anne Clayson, married in AdventHealth Porter, Denver, days before Anne's major brain tumor surgery. Hospital staff organized the entire wedding in under 24 hours, providing flowers, cake, and photography, reflecting compassionate care amidst uncertainty.
Cinq jeunes hommes sont poursuivis pour injure publique après avoir entonné des chants racistes lors d'une féria à Marboz (Ain). La vidéo des faits, vue 5 millions de fois, a déclenché des plaintes. Les mis en cause, âgés de 22 à 27 ans, ont reconnu les faits et seront convoqués pour un avertissement pénal probatoire et un stage de citoyenneté.
Coinbase's Q2 2026 results show 88% of net revenue came from non-Bitcoin spot trading, yet the company posted a $359.5 million net loss. Diversification efforts, including derivatives and stablecoin distribution, softened the revenue decline but didn't offset it entirely.
Record low water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers due to drought and heat have forced nuclear reactor shutdowns in Hungary and Romania, disrupted shipping, and impacted tourism across central and eastern Europe, raising energy crisis concerns.
An interview between Elon Musk and The Economist editor Zanny Minton Beddoes highlighted a clash between traditional journalism and Musk's approach to truth and misinformation, revealing challenges for journalists in an era of AI, fact avoidance, and online aggression.
Greek police are fast-tracking toxicology tests to determine the cause of death for 38-year-old Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross, found in a suitcase in Athens. Results are expected in days, crucial for confirming if foul play was involved.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces widespread calls for resignation or legal removal following a series of controversies, including a failed plan to sell World Cup portions and criticism over governance, leading UEFA to threaten boycotts and other federations to consider withdrawing support.
A $2m publishing deal for Jerry Falade's debut crime novel, "Call Me, I’ll Hide the Body," collapsed after his agent withdrew the manuscript due to inability to authenticate its origin, amidst suspicions of AI involvement. Falade denies using AI, citing racial bias in publishing.
Donald Trump announced the White House ordered 250 Cadillac Escalades, costing at least $22 million, during a Michigan speech. This decision is criticized amidst rising gas prices, mortgage rates, and an "affordability crisis" linked to the Iran war, with critics highlighting the symbolic disconnect.
A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies reveals 42% of 25-year-olds in Britain live with parents, up from 25% in the 1990s. Declining real earnings and housing affordability force young adults into 'kidulthood,' impacting independence and exacerbating inequality. The article calls for policy changes like social housing and stronger wages.
The Tour de France Femmes is under pressure to reroute part of its Mont Ventoux stage next Friday due to extreme wildfire risk in Provence. Organizers are in constant contact with the Vaucluse prefecture and will adapt the route if necessary, with a decision expected after a fire risk assessment on August 4.
Preston Tolth, the only person convicted in connection with the 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, was arrested in Phoenix for burglary after being released early from federal prison. His arrest raises questions about his return to federal custody and adds to the frustration of Begay's family.
IdeaPOP! 2026, a Hong Kong secondary school program sponsored by Citi, saw students widely integrate AI into solutions for social issues. The multi-month journey emphasizes sustainable, workable ideas beyond classroom prototypes, fostering entrepreneurial thinking and human-centered design.
A biennial multinational air exercise, involving around 100 aircraft, is taking place from July 20 to August 7, following the inaugural Southern Cross drills. These exercises, coupled with a new trilateral logistics arrangement, underscore northern Australia's growing importance as a strategic rear area for allied air power.
Shenzhen-based creators are leveraging AI to produce comic dramas, drastically cutting production time and costs. China's AI short-drama market is projected to reach 40 billion yuan (US$5.9 billion) this year, with content gaining global viewership.
The body of 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross, who had connections to Greece, was found in a suitcase in Kypseli, Athens, last month. Greek and Scottish police are investigating her death, which remains a mystery as initial examinations were inconclusive and her phone was used days after her presumed death.
