Johnny Depp stages a comeback with a surprise Comic-Con appearance as Ebenezer Scrooge, ahead of his new film, sparking mixed reactions amid past abuse allegations.
Renowned working dog trainer Gary White trains handlers worldwide, emphasizing the human-dog partnership. Demand for working dogs has surged, partly due to the ABC's 'Muster Dogs' series, with prices reaching up to $50,000, valued for efficiency and companionship.
Queensland Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek is under scrutiny over a series of politically connected appointments to Cultural Centre boards. Critics say the moves raise concerns about transparency and merit-based selection.
Claudia Winkleman has quit her BBC chat show after one series, saying she was too nervous to enjoy it. The decision has renewed discussion about the BBC’s future plans for a possible Graham Norton successor.
West Indies head coach Darren Sammy revealed fast bowler Alzarri Joseph declined selection for the two-Test home series against Pakistan due to undisclosed reasons, despite being picked. Sammy expressed confidence in the available bowling attack for the series starting July 25.
England's Jos Buttler received a signed Team India jersey from Rohit Sharma, calling him an "all-time favourite player." Rohit also penned a message on the jersey. This follows Rohit's impressive century at Lord's in the ODI series decider, where he was India's leading run-scorer.
Andy Burnham, in his first week as Prime Minister, capped bus fares at £2 across England, a move reminiscent of Ken Livingstone's 'Fares Fair' scheme. This and the 'No 10 North' plan highlight Burnham's focus on practical, localized policies and decentralization, which he believes will drive economic growth, contrasting with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's critique of them as "small answers to big problems."
Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting in the West Bank village of Tell, near Nablus, during what residents described as a settler attack involving the Israeli military. The incident, the deadliest this year, risks further reprisals.
President Donald Trump hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, celebrating their second consecutive World Series title. Trump praised the team, referenced their Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, and expressed anticipation for meeting star player Shohei Ohtani.
Joe Root, 36, led England to a 2-1 ODI series victory against India, scoring an unbeaten 249 runs across three innings and earning Player of the Series. His consistent performance, including scores of 76, 99, and 74, proved crucial for England's success.
Donald Trump hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, receiving a custom jersey and ring. Key players attended, but Mookie Betts and Kike Hernández notably did not, citing family and injury rehab, amidst controversy over ICE raids in Los Angeles.
Former India batter Hanuma Vihari criticized the Indian team management for excluding Rajat Patidar from the T20I squad for the Zimbabwe series, despite India's seven-wicket victory in the opening match. Vihari highlighted Patidar's strong IPL performances and leadership, questioning the squad's balance with numerous left-handed batters and the omission of experienced players like Kuldeep Yadav and Sanju Samson.
Thousands are expected to travel to Spain on August 12, 2026, for a total solar eclipse. However, the Sun's low position near sunset will make viewing challenging, requiring careful site selection. The event marks the start of a rare three-year eclipse series for Spain, boosting tourism interest.
India's fast bowler Mayank Yadav made a successful return to international cricket after a 21-month injury layoff, taking 2/18 in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club. His performance helped India secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
U.S. regulators will investigate developing new requirements for automakers to ensure safe vehicle exits, following incidents where people were trapped in cars with flush, electronically operated door handles, including Tesla vehicles. NHTSA denied a defect investigation into Tesla Model 3s but granted a petition for rulemaking.
Parts of Wales, including north Wales and Upper Severn, are officially in drought due to record-low river flows and heatwaves, with July set to be the driest in nearly 200 years. This follows similar declarations in England and comes amid wider European drought intensified by climate change, impacting wildlife, farming, and prompting water restrictions.
AegisAI, founded by former Google security executives, secured $36 million in Series A funding led by Battery Ventures to combat the rise of AI-powered spear phishing attacks. The startup uses AI agents to detect sophisticated email threats that bypass traditional security systems.
Spain and North Africa are preparing for a rare trio of solar eclipses between August 2026 and January 2028, including two total eclipses. Astronomers and institutions are organizing observations and citizen science projects to study the sun's corona and inspire scientific interest.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its 2027 home schedule, highlighted by simultaneous men's and women's Ashes series against Australia. The men's Ashes will begin June 18 at Trent Bridge, with the Rose Bowl hosting its first Test. Northern venues Headingley and Old Trafford were notably excluded from the men's Ashes fixtures, sparking debate.
India consistently uses T20I tours of Zimbabwe as a platform to debut emerging cricket talent, a tradition dating back to 2010 with players like Virat Kohli. The 2024 series saw new faces such as Abhishek Sharma, and the upcoming 2026 tour is expected to introduce more uncapped players.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has declared drought status for parts of Wales, including North and South Gwynedd, Ynys Môn, Dee, Clwyd, and Upper Severn, due to widespread wildfires, critically low river levels, and successive heatwaves. This marks the first UK region to face such a declaration this summer, impacting wildlife, farming, and water quality.
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley appeared before US lawmakers for a closed-door interview regarding his past ties to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This follows a UK regulatory investigation that led to Staley's resignation and a ban from the UK financial sector.
AI chip startup Etched, founded by three Harvard dropouts, has closed a $300 million Series C funding round, valuing the company at $10.3 billion. This marks a doubling of its valuation in seven months, following successful chip manufacturing and $1 billion in orders.
Indian teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15 years and 118 days, made history by scoring his maiden T20I half-century against Zimbabwe in Harare, becoming the youngest player globally to achieve this feat, surpassing Gibraltar's Louis Bruce.
