After the FIFA World Cup 2026, football returns quickly with WAFCON 2026, the UEFA Super Cup, domestic league openers and new qualification cycles across continents.
A new study suggests Earth may survive the Sun’s red giant phase by drifting outward as the star loses mass. The result conflicts with earlier research that predicted Earth would still be engulfed.
Several AI companies, including Hugging Face, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia, have signed an open letter urging US policymakers not to impose broad restrictions on open-weight AI models. This comes as Washington debates responses to alleged Chinese AI intellectual property theft and growing capabilities, with concerns over potential bans on Chinese open-weight models.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell over 1.6% as its price correction accelerated, driven by macro headwinds like rising US bond yields and Federal Reserve interest-rate expectations. Analysts noted a "plunge protection team" on Binance and historical price patterns.
Zara's wide-legged trousers, dubbed "death pants" on social media, are causing wearers to trip and sustain injuries like fractured knees. Physiotherapists link such fashion to movement difficulties, while tailors attribute the issue to disproportionate sizing compared to average UK women.
Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina announced that the central bank and the Ministry of Finance are considering various options to assist investors with assets frozen abroad, but will not publicize their initiatives due to obstruction from foreign regulators.
Chinese political scientist Yan launched the fourth annual International Relations Basic Knowledge Proficiency Test in Beijing. The exam aims to correct "negative one" level understanding of geopolitics, countering misleading narratives prevalent in short-form social media videos, a trend amplified by China's looser online controls on international affairs content.
Milktooth's debut game, Bad Magpie, features a wounded corvid protagonist collecting shiny objects to cope with abandonment. Designers Daisy Fernandez and George Batchelor discuss the game's blend of melancholy and chaotic gameplay, inspired by a 'missing man' formation and Zelda: Breath of the Wild, aiming for a unique emotional depth.
The Gujarat High Court invalidated a marriage due to the absence of essential Hindu rites and ceremonies, emphasizing that registration alone cannot constitute a valid marriage without solemnization.
JNU has advised its students and faculty to avoid protests at Jantar Mantar concerning the NEET-UG paper leak, citing safety and Supreme Court directives. This follows a similar advisory from Delhi University, drawing criticism from Rahul Gandhi, while the Cockroach Janta Party vows to continue protests demanding the Education Minister's resignation.
Driven by documentaries and social media, a growing number of consumers like Lane Koch are replacing plastic-based fabrics with natural fibers due to health concerns, despite scientists noting that direct skin absorption from clothing is a less significant exposure route than other plastic sources.
Donald Trump's administration imposed new 12.5% tariffs on Australian exports, citing a failure to combat forced labor, a claim the Albanese government disputes. Australia's trade minister called for immediate removal, stating the tariffs are unjustified and inconsistent with their free-trade agreement.
Miatta Fahnbulleh, the new UK Energy Secretary, faces urgent decisions on gas supply, including approving new fields and a £2bn expansion for Centrica's Rough storage facility, crucial for avoiding a 2030 crisis.
Congress is advancing proposals in the farm bill to expand land preservation tax incentives, creating a new program for landowners to keep forests intact. This comes as the IRS continues to scrutinize syndicated conservation easements used for inflated tax deductions, while legitimate individual easements remain valuable.
A South Korean appeals court acquitted a woman, identified as Kwon, previously convicted of murdering a baby delivered after a 36-week pregnancy termination attempt. The case, which saw two doctors' murder convictions upheld, highlights the legal vacuum in South Korea's abortion laws since decriminalization in 2019.
India captain Shreyas Iyer has urged his team to shed the fear of failure and express themselves freely in the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, following a winless tour of England and Ireland. He believes the challenging phase has helped the team identify areas for improvement.
The US SEC agreed to pay Coinbase $150,000 in legal fees to settle a two-year lawsuit seeking internal records related to the agency's crypto crackdown. This agreement, filed Wednesday, follows revelations of deleted texts from former SEC Chair Gary Gensler and marks another legal win for Coinbase.
Matthew Wright, former Southern Water CEO, and three ex-employees face charges of conspiracy to defraud the Environment Agency and Ofwat between 2012-2017. They allegedly manipulated sewage wastewater testing to avoid millions in fines, marking the first time a water industry boss faces criminal charges over sewage discharges.
Pakistan has quietly approached the Trump administration for a $10 billion "exchange stabilization facility" to bolster its fragile economy and foreign exchange reserves. The unusual five-year facility, if approved, would strengthen ties with the nuclear-armed nation and provide the US leverage against China's growing influence.
Nigeria's environmental agency, Nesrea, has launched an urgent investigation into a strange white foamy substance that appeared on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. The agency has warned the public to keep their distance, as motorists have been stopping to photograph the unidentified material, sparking safety concerns and speculation.
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The House of Representatives voted 220-205 to extend government funding at current levels until December 4, with six Democrats joining Republicans. The bill now moves to the Senate, where its passage is uncertain, potentially requiring reconciliation amid Democratic opposition.
Parents across the UK offer practical advice to make mealtimes less stressful during summer holidays, suggesting methods like hiding vegetables, involving children in choices, maintaining routines, and persistent offering, while emphasizing overall dietary balance.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned senior officials, including ministers, deputy ministers, and members of agency boards, that they must resign from their positions if they intend to campaign for political parties, to prevent weaponizing their official roles against allies in his unity government.
