The UK is expected to declare another heatwave next week as temperatures in England and Wales are forecast to reach up to 35°C, with yellow heat health alerts issued for several regions from 28 to 31 July, warning of minor health impacts and increased risk to vulnerable populations.
Luke Littler dominates Dirk van Duijvenbode 17-5 to reach the World Matchplay final, where he will face Gerwyn Price, seeking to become the third back-to-back winner.
Cuba's worsening energy crisis, exacerbated by US sanctions and halted Venezuelan oil exports, has led to frequent power cuts, disabling water pumping stations and leaving nearly 3 million Cubans without reliable access to water, forcing reliance on informal water economies.
China's carmakers are struggling with narrowing profit margins due to higher raw material costs and declining market demand, exacerbated by the end of purchase subsidies and tax incentives.
SpaceX successfully launched its first third-generation Starlink satellites via Starship V3 but faced a second Super Heavy booster failure during a simulated landing, impacting stock performance amid a downward trend post-IPO.
Jürgen Klopp, newly appointed Germany manager, threatens to resign if his family is targeted by public scrutiny, as he takes over a team seeking rebound from another disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.
The Trump administration announced new tariffs on 60 economies, including the EU, effective July 24, citing forced labor in imported goods. Critics view the move as a legal workaround for broad tariff programs previously struck down by the Supreme Court, utilizing Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Talks between India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the government failed to yield a breakthrough on Friday regarding demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam leaks. Protests continue in Delhi, while the government approved amendments to an anti-paper leak bill. India also condemned a Black Sea attack and faced new US tariffs.
Former wrestling champion Tyrell Fortune expresses strong confidence in his wrestling foundation and overall abilities ahead of his second UFC fight against Rizvan Kuniev in Abu Dhabi. He believes a full training camp and his previous short-notice UFC win have prepared him to climb the heavyweight rankings.
Rufaida, a Sudanese migrant, fled war in Khartoum, then renewed conflict in southern Lebanon, finding refuge with her husband Mohammad and newborn son Ahmad at St. Joseph Church in Beirut. Their story highlights the challenges faced by 250 displaced migrant workers, many Sudanese, struggling with legal precarity, limited resources, and mental strain.
Dave Green and Andrea Urmston, who became close friends while working at Manchester Airport, discovered they were biological siblings separated by adoption. Andrea had long sought her brother, and their reunion brought joy to their mother, Susan, before her recent passing.
China's Ministry of Commerce has added 14 entities from the European Union, including German defence giant Rheinmetall, to its export control list. This measure, effective immediately, prohibits the export of dual-use items and is a direct response to recent EU sanctions against Chinese and Hong Kong firms over Russia.
Hong Kong's life insurance industry recorded HK$141.1 billion (US$18 billion) in new policies in the first quarter, a significant increase from the previous year. This marks the third consecutive record-breaking first quarter since the Insurance Authority's establishment in 2016, following Manulife's redomiciliation to the city.
An opinion piece criticizes Andy Burnham's initial policies as Prime Minister, arguing they contradict his localist promises by centralizing control over homelessness, bus fares, social housing, and care services, drawing parallels with previous leaders who failed to decentralize power in the UK.
Scientists documented orcas off Cabo San Lucas using a "stabilize-and-ram" technique to break sunfish into fragments, possibly for easier feeding for younger orcas or for play. This specialized behavior, also observed in Baja California, is being studied to understand its purpose.
British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set for a $100M+ showdown in November. This weekend, they will each fight "tune-up" bouts against lesser opponents in Thailand and Saudi Arabia, respectively, aiming to shake off rust and prepare for their highly anticipated clash.
Maxone Semiconductor Suzhou's president, Zhou Ming, transferred 6 billion yuan worth of company shares to his ex-wife as part of a divorce settlement, causing concern among retail investors about corporate governance and potential share price volatility for the A-share market company.
Iran says US strikes killed at least four people in Khuzestan, while Tehran launched drone attacks on US facilities in Bahrain and Jordan. The widening conflict has pushed Brent crude above $100 and raised fears over global shipping and energy supplies.
Danielle Wilson's lawsuit against Matt Wright and CASA over her husband Chris "Willow" Wilson's 2022 helicopter crash death could take another year to reach trial, with a judge warning against further delays as Wright cites ongoing legal and financial burdens.
The US government has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports, effective Friday, citing concerns over forced labor in international supply chains. Australia's government expressed disappointment, calling the tariffs unjustified and inconsistent with their free trade agreement, vowing to lobby for their removal and potentially pursue World Trade Organisation complaints.
A 20-year-old man was detained in Regensburg, Germany, after fatally stabbing another man inside a bank branch. The incident, initially feared to be a hostage situation, is being investigated as homicide and robbery.
Insurance tech startup Corgi is reportedly raising a B2 extension round, closely following its B1 raise, which would double its valuation. The Y Combinator alum, offering AI-powered insurance, data room software, and coffee shops, is backed by TCV and Kindred Ventures, with revenue projected to hit $450 million by year-end.
US President Donald Trump threatened "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies after Houthi fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East conflict. The attacks, coupled with US airstrikes on Iran, sent global oil prices surging and raised fears of a wider economic downturn.
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.
