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S&P 500 rises to new record at open, riding 5-day rally on strong earnings, Iran optimism

Stocks rallied on Tuesday as the S&P 500 and the Dow Industrials closed at new records.

CNBC - Top Stories - 5 minutes ago

Trump Warns: Hormuz Will Open 'Very Soon' or Iran Will Get 'Hit Hard'

President Donald Trump warned Iran the Strait of Hormuz will reopen “very soon” or Tehran will get “hit very hard.”

Breitbart - Technology - 9 minutes ago

Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C

There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Sarah Ferguson finally hits back with a warning about consequences

Sarah Ferguson, a former member of the British Royal Family who retained her position even after divorcing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Only to be led into self imposed exile as a result of email...

International The News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?

While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C -- There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.

There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.

BBC News - World - 1 hour ago

White House declassifies info on secret FBI probe into Trump's firing of Comey -- The FBI investigated whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.

The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.

CBS News - Politics - 1 hour ago

What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon? -- While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

BBC News - World - 2 hours ago

UK millionaires' biggest fear is taxes would hit them harder than war

Ahead of the autumn Budget, potential tax hikes under Andy Burnham are worrying the ultra-wealthy

Independent UK - Politics - 2 hours ago

Mortgage rates hit their highest level in over a year, causing demand to drop

Mortgage rates rose to the highest level in over a year, causing total mortgage demand to drop below year-ago levels.

CNBC - US News - 2 hours ago

Joe Marler becomes first celebrity Gladiator to join hit BBC show

Marler will be stepping into the arena as his alter ego Mauler.

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 2 hours ago

South Africa's le Clos says home destroyed during Commonwealth record run

Olympic swimming champion Chad le Clos says his home was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games.

Aljazeera - Sports - 3 hours ago

Infineon hits revenue record: AI data centres drive growth

Once the problem child of the chip industry, Infineon has reinvented itself. Its semiconductors are now key components for electric cars, data centres and the energy transition.

Euronews - Business - 4 hours ago

Trump: Strait of Hormuz Will Open 'Very Soon' or Iran Will Get 'Hit Very Hard' as U.S. Eyes Wednesday Deal

President Donald Trump warned Iran the Strait of Hormuz will reopen “very soon” or Tehran will get “hit very hard.”

Breitbart - Politics - 6 hours ago

Ryanair's monthly passenger total hits record 22 million in July

Budget airline said it carried a record 22.2 million passengers last month

Irish Times - Business - 6 hours ago

The Stoxx 600 just hit a record high – here's what's driving the pan-European index

Europe's headline index is up 10% in 2026 so far, but below the surface, the sectoral picture is far more nuanced.

CNBC - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

PM visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat - More than 46,000 households remained without water and many also face fuel shortages as the region suffers sweltering heat, stoking fears of heat-related illness. 03/08/2026

More than 46,000 households remained without water and many also face fuel shortages as the region suffers sweltering heat, stoking fears of heat-related illness.

Euronews - World - 8 hours ago

Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday (Aug 5) but warned Iran it would get "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through.Transit of the waterway, a key conduit for global oil and gas supplies, has been a sticking point in talks and led

Channel NewsAsia - World - 8 hours ago

US stock market reaches record high as hopes grow for Strait of Hormuz deal

US stocks climbed to record highs on Tuesday as investors welcomed strong corporate earnings and growing optimism that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could soon resume.The S&P 500 rose...

International The News - Business - 9 hours ago

Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.

BBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Davis Martin caught tipping pitches in Red Sox' pounding of White Sox

Martin thought something was up by the comfortable swings the Red Sox were taking during their six-run first inning.

Chicago Sun-Times - Sports - 9 hours ago

US stock market hits record high amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Oil prices fall as US officials tout progress in talks to reopen critical waterway.

Aljazeera - US News - 10 hours ago

Billie Eilish's Transformation for Movie Debut in 'The Bell Jar' Will Hit You Hard

Billie Eilish, who is set to star in the adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s 'The Bell Jar,' showed off her transformation into Esther Greenwood while on set in Toronto.

E Online - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

White House meets with AI companies about 'voluntary' rules after forcing models offline

The meeting produced no public commitments, and the White House hasn’t said whether it would again use the power that knocked two Anthropic models offline in June.

NBC News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Spokane fire suspect had been in prison for killing his father, court records show

Aaron Farinacci, 37, served a decade in prison for killing his adoptive father in 2010.

NBC News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

South Korea records highest-ever temperature of 41 C amid intense heat wave

South Korea recorded its highest temperature on Friday since modern weather observations began, as a prolonged heat wave pushed temperatures above 40 C for a third straight day in parts of the country.

CBC News - World - 14 hours ago

Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record

Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

BBC News - Sports - 15 hours ago

Darnell Wright's record-setting contract rewards Bears tackle — and his GM

The two sides agreed to a four-year extension worth $116 million, with $93 million guaranteed, Tuesday,

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Stocks hit records as profits keep piling up for Palantir and others, while oil prices ease

The U.S. stock market rallied to records as companies kept piling up profits and oil prices eased

Los Angeles Times - Business - 16 hours ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks box-office record for biggest North American opening weekend

Spider-Man: Brand New Day broke the Avengers: Endgame record for the biggest North American opening weekend with $360 million US in ticket sales from theatres in the U.S. and Canada, Sony Pictures said Monday.

CBC News - Entertainment - 17 hours ago

Tate McRae sets the record straight on MAGA supporter claims... kind of -- Kayla McLean -- -

People have become greedy for details about Tate McRae's political views, and a new interview with Variety offers an answer — sort of.

CBC News - Entertainment - 17 hours ago

Tate McRae sets the record straight on MAGA supporter claims... kind of

People have become greedy for details about Tate McRae's political views, and a new interview with Variety offers an answer — sort of.

CBC News - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

White House to meet AI firms on advanced model safety

The White House confirmed Tuesday’s meeting to address advanced model safety amid recent high-profile hacking incidents.

Aljazeera - Science - 18 hours ago

Tate McRae sets the record straight on MAGA supporter claims... kind of -- Kayla McLean -- News

People have become greedy for details about Tate McRae's political views, and a new interview with Variety offers an answer — sort of.

CBC News - World - 18 hours ago

Barcelona sign forward Kerolin from Man City in record WSL sale

Aug 4 : Barcelona have signed Brazil forward Kerolin Nicoli from Manchester City on a four-year contract, with British media reports saying the deal made the 26-year-old the most expensive export from the Women's Super League.Reports said the Liga F champions paid 1.5 million euros ($1.73 million) for Kerolin

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 18 hours ago

Newsweek Hit with 'Indemnity Costs' After UK High Court Finds It Abused Process

A UK High Court ordered Newsweek to pay more than £132,000 in indemnity costs after dismissing its attempt to wind up NW Publishing UK over a disputed debt.

International Business Times - World - 19 hours ago

This summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Niño kicks in, scientists say

With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Niño, it seems like we’re baking through the hottest year on record.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 19 hours ago

Dow soars 1,000 points, S&P 500 hits record as Bessent signals Iran deal is close — and Palantir rallies

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,041 points, or 2%, by approximately 1:20 p.m. ET while the Nasdaq jumped 2.4%. The S&P 500 rose 1.8% to 7,736.85, a new record.

New York Post - Business - 19 hours ago

Spotify hits record 300 million premium subscribers

In its latest earnings report, Spotify said it now has 300 million paying subscribers. The Swedish company said it's a “milestone no audio streaming service has ever reached."

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 19 hours ago

Austria records all-time temperature high of 41C

Austria’s previous temperature record of 40.5°C was set more than a decade ago in 2013.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 20 hours ago

El Niño continues strengthening towards record territory, likely to reach 'Super' status by year's end

El Niño continues to get stronger as we get deeper into hurricane season, with long-range outlooks showing that we're still on track to see potentially one of the strongest El Niño's on record this fall or winter.

Fox News - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Second tanker with Qatari LNG struck in Hormuz as force majeure widens - The GasLog Shanghai was struck while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, weeks after the Al Rekayyat was hit in the same area. Italian utility Edison said QatarEnergy had extended force majeure on a further three cargoes, bringing the total affected to 24 shipments through September. 03/08/2026

The GasLog Shanghai was struck while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, weeks after the Al Rekayyat was hit in the same area. Italian utility Edison said QatarEnergy had extended force majeure on a further three cargoes, bringing the total affected to 24 shipments through September.

Euronews - World - 21 hours ago

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' hits $1B as Marvel boss admits he never saw it coming

With Spider-Man: Brand New Day going at breakneck speed, it will take it only six days to hit the $1 billion milestone, further cementing Tom Holland's position in the industry as a box office...

International The News - Entertainment - 21 hours ago

Behind closed doors, Trump, White House aides hope Rep. Max Miller exits race -- Some White House officials hope embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller exits his congressional race immediately, and President Trump has expressed a similar sentiment, multiple sources say.

Some White House officials hope embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller exits his congressional race immediately, and President Trump has expressed a similar sentiment, multiple sources say.

CBS News - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Prospect of US-Iran deal lifts stocks to near record highs

Falling oil prices and upbeat corporate earnings reports lift investor sentiment

Irish Times - Business - 21 hours ago

Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video -- The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone. -- Jul 31

The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.

CBS News - Science - 21 hours ago

US water systems hit with MAJOR cyberattacks

Feds investigate cyberattacks hitting water systems in multiple states as officials warn of an Iranian hacking threat. National security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports.

Fox News - Technology - 21 hours ago

A SpaceX rocket is about to hit the moon-these videos show what could happen

Astronomers’ simulations predict what this lunar impact—and its aftermath—will look like

Scientific American - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Spacecraft -- A SpaceX rocket is about to hit the moon-these videos show what could happen

Astronomers’ simulations predict what this lunar impact—and its aftermath—will look like

Scientific American - Science - 23 hours ago

Cargo Ship Hit in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Talks Remain in Limbo

The latest attack came as Washington and Tehran disputed whether negotiations to end their war were even underway.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Water cyberattack hits at least 7 states

CISA warned about exposed programmable logic controllers weeks before hackers targeted dozens of Minnesota water utilities in a coordinated strike.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Spotify Hits Milestone of 300 Million Premium Subscribers

"We view the business as well positioned to deliver improved growth and margins in 2026 as we reinvest to support our long-term potential."

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 1 day ago

Live: Iran and Oman discuss plans to split control of Hormuz, as ship hit in Strait

Meanwhile, Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 18 Palestinians, including two children

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US manufacturing hits 4-year high, with AI buildout a major driver of growth, though price volatility looms

Manufacturing activity in July hit a four-year high, with massive AI investment a major driver of growth -- even as industry leaders sounded the alarm over price volatility, according to a survey...

New York Post - Business - 1 day ago

Higher jet fuel costs hit Lufthansa profit

Frankfurt, Germany: Profit at German aviation group Lufthansa plunged in the second quarter, the firm said Tuesday, as higher jet fuel costs hit earni...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 1 day ago

South Korea: 16 dead amid record heat wave

President Lee Jae Myung called on officials to take prompt action as extreme weather conditions became "normal." Authorities extended their first-ever heat wave warning ⁠for all of Seoul on Tuesday.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 day ago

Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany - Record low water levels on Germany's Rhine River left boats stranded in Cologne, as prolonged heat and drought pushed the country's busiest waterway to its lowest level on record. 02/08/2026

Video. Record low water levels on Germany's Rhine River left boats stranded in Cologne, as prolonged heat and drought pushed the country's busiest waterway to its lowest level on record.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Bitcoin breaks a new record, hits over $125,000

ALBAWABA - Bitcoin broke a new record high on Sunday, rising to more than $125,000, AFP reported.The cryptocurrency has jumped to $125,689, over-taking

Albawaba - Business - 1 day ago

White House finalizes AI hacking tests with tech giants after rogue models breach corporate systems

Representatives from major artificial intelligence companies, including Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic, have been invited to meet White House officials in Washington on Tuesday to discuss...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

'The US will invade Iran before 2027': Polymarket prediction hits

ALBAWABA - Yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump gave Iran its "last chance" to sign a deal with Washington.He said he called off strikes and promised

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 day ago

ASX jumps close to record high after Wall Street rally; tech stocks soar

The Australian sharemarket jumped close to a record high on Tuesday, buoyed by a strong session on Wall Street, where US stocks soared to the edge of an all-time high.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 1 day ago

New Spider-Man movie breaks box office records -- At the box office, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swung to a massive $360 million in its domestic debut, making it the biggest opening weekend ever. Brooks Barnes, chief Hollywood correspondent for The New York Times, joins to discuss.

At the box office, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swung to a massive $360 million in its domestic debut, making it the biggest opening weekend ever. Brooks Barnes, chief Hollywood correspondent for The New York Times, joins to discuss.

CBS News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Turkish cargo ship hit in suspected Ukrainian attack near Russian port (VIDEOS)

Cameroon-flagged Turkish-operated Ro-Ro ship Nadezhda was struck by drones near Novorossiysk on Monday

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Commentary: The global oil cushion isn't really hitting 'tank bottoms'

As with every financial narrative, the story of the impending oil crisis contains a grain of truth - and ample hogwash, says Javier Blas for Bloomberg Opinion.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 1 day ago

Romania uses explosives to divert Danube water as drought hits nuclear plant

Romania has used explosives to redirect cooling water from the drought-hit Danube River to its last operating nuclear reactor as record-low water levels threaten energy supplies across eastern...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

America hits major MARIJUANA milestone

Daily marijuana use among American adults jumped 21% between 2022 and 2025, with adults aged 26 and older driving the dramatic surge in cannabis use.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Stocks rally near a record as falling oil prices ease Wall Street's worries about inflation

U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high after easing oil prices helped calm Wall Street’s worries that inflation could get even worse

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Amazon Tops $3 Trillion Market Cap as Shares Hit a Record High. AI-Powered AWS Growth Fuels Post-Earnings Rally

Shares of the e-commerce and technology giant climbed about 4% to a new all-time high, marking their strongest performance since early May.

International Business Times - Business - 1 day ago

3 injured after drone strike hits Turkish cargo ship in Black Sea

Three crew members were critically injured after a Turkish-owned roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo ship came under a drone attack in the Black Sea on Monday,...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Israeli drone strikes hit southern Lebanon as ceasefire talks enter new phase

ALBAWABA- Israeli drones carried out strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, damaging a vehicle and targeting areas in the south, while reconnaissance ai

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

Cinema - 'Spider-Man' breaks record for domestic box office debut - 03 Aug 2026 - 09:25 pm

Los Angeles: Spider Man: Brand New Day had the biggest debut weekend of all time at the domestic box office, updated figures for the United States a...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 1 day ago

'Spider-Man' breaks record for domestic box office debut

Los Angeles: Spider Man: Brand New Day had the biggest debut weekend of all time at the domestic box office, updated figures for the United States a...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 day ago

First US deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak recorded in Michigan

Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday, marking the first fatalities in the largest U.S. outbreak ‌of the intestinal illness.Both...

International The News - Health - 1 day ago

Nolte: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Officially Breaks All-Time Opening Weekend Record

With an incredible domestic haul of $360 million, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" now owns the record for the biggest opening weekend of all time.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Spider-Man beats Avengers, snaps record $360M in domestic opening

Spider-Man just beat the Avengers at the box office. The latest movie of the popular franchise garnered more than initially projected to dethrone another...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings Past Avengers: Endgame with Record-Setting $360M Opening Weekend

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has swung past Avengers: Endgame with a record-setting $360 million opening weekend domestic gross.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 1 day ago

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' beats 'Avengers: Endgame' box office record

Tom Rothman, the chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group said in a statement, “records are made to be broken, but we will take great pride in this one, for as long as we hold it.”

CTV News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

India's Russian crude imports hit record high – media

India’s Russian crude oil imports reached a record 55% share in July as Middle East supply disruptions reshaped flows and a US sanctions bill advanced

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings into IMAX Following Record-Breaking Opening

Spider-Man: Brand New Day expands to IMAX theaters nationwide on August 7th following its massive $355 million domestic opening weekend.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Türkiye says achieved 3 records in exports in July

Turkish exporters set three records in July, including the highest-ever July shipments, annualized exports and total goods and services sales, Trade...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 days ago

East Petersburg property changes hands for more than $3M [Lancaster County deeds recorded: Aug. 3, 2026]

The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds Office for July 20-24:

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Liberia sacks officials after record cocaine busts worth $336 million - The drug busts have intensified scrutiny of Liberia's narcotics problem, with social media users, political commentators and local media calling for greater accountability from public officials and swift progress in the investigation. 31/07/2026

The drug busts have intensified scrutiny of Liberia's narcotics problem, with social media users, political commentators and local media calling for greater accountability from public officials and swift progress in the investigation.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Five wildfires still burn in Turkey as risk extends into next week - Of 206 fires recorded since Wednesday, 202 had been brought under control by Friday, but some remained active across western and southern coasts, with high temperatures and strong winds forecast to persist across 10 provinces. 31/07/2026

Of 206 fires recorded since Wednesday, 202 had been brought under control by Friday, but some remained active across western and southern coasts, with high temperatures and strong winds forecast to persist across 10 provinces.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

How scientists plan to stop deadly doomsday asteroid from hitting Earth

Chinese scientists have reportedly discovered the most effective way to destroy a doomsday asteroid aimed at protecting Earth from destructive effects of collision.For human civilization, asteroids...

International The News - Technology - 2 days ago

Woolly mammoth bones exposed as Danube water levels hit record low

Record-low water levels have exposed the bones of a large mammoth in the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo in Bulgaria. Experts believe it is a woolly mammoth.

Euronews - Environment - 2 days ago

Record-breaking snowmelt in the Swiss Alps

Extreme heat is taking a toll on the glaciers of the Swiss Alps. Experts warn that melting is starting earlier and becoming more severe, with far-reaching consequences for the environment and water supply.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 2 days ago

Renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja among 10 missing after avalanche - Nepal's Nirmal Purja, who led the expedition of 10 climbers, set a world record in 2019, becoming the first person ever to climb all 14 of the world's highest peaks surpassing the 8,000 metre mark, in just 189 days. 31/07/2026

Nepal’s Nirmal Purja, who led the expedition of 10 climbers, set a world record in 2019, becoming the first person ever to climb all 14 of the world’s highest peaks surpassing the 8,000 metre mark, in just 189 days.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Watch: Why Jude Bellingham hit new Chelsea signing Valentin Barco

New Chelsea signing has already riled up England supporters and one star

Evening Standard - Sports - 2 days ago

South Korea has hottest day on record amid extreme weather globally

Scientists say the climate crisis driven by human activity is making heatwaves more frequent.

Aljazeera - Environment - 3 days ago

Western U.S. heat wave brings record temps to Phoenix, wildfire evacuations in Spokane

Cities across the Western U.S. set or approached daily temperature records on Saturday, as SoCal officials cautioned residents to watch for symptoms of heat illness.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Heavy rain disrupts commutes, Lollapalooza as more flooding hits Chicago area

Officials urged residents to avoid flooded roadways and continue monitoring conditions as rain moves out of the area.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9

Russia has launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones into Kyiv, killing at least nine people and wounding 33.

Los Angeles Times - World - 3 days ago

After setting a Guinness World Record, Adetunwase Adenle is building Africa's first AI factory to drive tech innovation.

In Lagos, Guinness World Record holder Adetunwase Adenle is pushing boundaries once again – this time by building Africa’s first AI factory and reshaping the continent’s tech future.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Japan mall explosion after 7.1 quake captured on dashcam footage - Dashcam footage shows a shopping mall explosion after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto, Japan, as rescuers search for survivors. 30/07/2026

Video. Dashcam footage shows a shopping mall explosion after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto, Japan, as rescuers search for survivors.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

White House Says 'Iran Will Continue to Pay' Amid Reports of New US Strikes

The press secretary did not deny that a renewed attack could be imminent and last a few days.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

White House Blames Spain's 'Far-Left Globalist Policies' as Migrants Overrun Ceuta

The White House blamed the left-wing policies of Spain’s socialist prime minister Pedro Sanchez for opening the door to over 60,000 migrants this week.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Chelsea hit with $13.5m fine for FA breaches, escapes points deduction

Chelsea have successfully avoided a sporting points deduction after winning an appeal against sanctions handed down by the English Football Association .The Blues club have been fined £10m by...

International The News - Sports - 4 days ago

Ukraine hits more outlets of Russia's largest online marketplace to bring the war home

In under two weeks, Ukraine has struck over a dozen Russian retailer’s depots, part of Kyiv’s aerial campaign aimed at undermining Russia’s war effort, hurting its economy and making people feel the consequences of the Kremlin’s all-out invasion of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times - World - 4 days ago

Fastest growing Ebola outbreak on record spreads across eastern DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing the fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths, according to Congolese health officials.According to...

International The News - Health - 4 days ago

Drone hits US LNG vessel at Damietta in first attack on Egyptian soil - Preliminary investigations showed a drone strike caused a fire to break out on two ships at Damietta port on the Mediterranean on Wednesday, authorities in Cairo said. No side has taken responsibility at this time. 30/07/2026

Preliminary investigations showed a drone strike caused a fire to break out on two ships at Damietta port on the Mediterranean on Wednesday, authorities in Cairo said. No side has taken responsibility at this time.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

US resumes attacks on Iran after foiling Tehran's strikes on Jordan - Trump vowed to hit Iran "very hard" following Tehran's recent attacks on bases hosting US troops in Jordan and other US allies in the region, including Egypt and the Gulf states. 30/07/2026

Trump vowed to hit Iran “very hard” following Tehran's recent attacks on bases hosting US troops in Jordan and other US allies in the region, including Egypt and the Gulf states.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

California produced over half its May electricity from solar, a world record

New batteries to store solar electricity and low demand in May both contributed to high percentage of electricity that came from solar.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 5 days ago

BA parent company IAG's profits down more than a third after fuel cost hit

The group reported pre-tax profits tumbling to 995 million euro (£852 million) in the three months to the end of June.

Independent UK - Business - 5 days ago

BA parent company IAG suffers 35% drop in profits after fuel cost hit

The group reported profits after tax tumbling to 732 million euros (£627 million) in the three months to the end of June.

Evening Standard - Business - 5 days ago

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Kyushu, killing at least 18 people. Rescue and recovery efforts continue.

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, killing at least 18 people. Rescuers continue searching for survivors as communities assess widespread damage.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 5 days ago

Apple posts record June quarter as iPhone sales surge; Cook weighs in on AI, China

Tech giant Apple beats fiscal third-quarter earnings estimates with $109.4 billion in revenue as CEO Tim Cook prepares to depart the role in September.

Fox News - Business - 5 days ago

Gaza residents flee before Israeli strike hits mosque area - Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Deir al-Balah after an evacuation warning, with footage showing explosions, flames and smoke rising into the night sky. 29/07/2026

Video. Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Deir al-Balah after an evacuation warning, with footage showing explosions, flames and smoke rising into the night sky.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Shell records more than double profits as war rages in the Middle East

ALBAWABA - British oil and gas company Shell has seen its profits more than double compared to the same period last year as oil prices surge amid Strait

Albawaba - Business - 6 days ago

Heatwaves and sports events drive record demand for cash on high streets

Business cash deposits reached their highest level on record, up by almost £69 million year on year, the Post Office said.

Evening Standard - Business - 6 days ago

Ukraine hits Iranian vessels, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'

The latest attacks by Ukraine, combined with Saudi military strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, represent a widening of the Middle East conflict.

CNBC - World - 6 days ago

Queer venues locked out as Meta suspensions hit Melbourne and Sydney

One venue promoted itself as “100 per cent gay-owned and operated”. A day later, its accounts were gone.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 6 days ago

Record-breaking El Niño could gut California's crab and salmon fleets

A super El Niño could wreak havoc on commercial fishing off the California coast. If the 2015-16 El Niño is any guide, it's not going to be good.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 7 days ago

New airliner sets record flying 24 hrs nonstop from Australia to France

Test flight shows viability of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise routes in 2027.

Ars Technica - Technology - 7 days ago

Apple becomes World's second company to hit $5 trillion market value

Apple briefly became the world's second company ever to reach a $5 trillion market value, marking a historic milestone in corporate history.It comes as Apple shares climbed as much as 1.8% to an...

International The News - Business - 7 days ago

Wildfires raging in France hit holiday spots as 4,000 tourists told to evacuate

Thousands are being evacuated from campsites, tourist residences, holiday villages and leisure parks

WalesOnline - World - 8 days ago

UK records 1 mosque attack every 5 days amid rising Islamophobia

Over 70 mosques across the U.K. were targeted in attacks over the past year, averaging roughly one incident every five days, according to the British...

Daily Sabah - World - 8 days ago

Türkiye's Lake Tuz records highest flamingo hatch in 5 years

A total of 12,800 flamingo chicks have hatched this year at Lake Tuz, Türkiye's second-largest lake, marking the highest number recorded in the past...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 8 days ago

U.S. measles cases have already broken last year's record

The number of measles cases in the U.S. this year has already surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025.

CBC News - Health - 10 days ago

Jay-Z's Collaborative Path to No. 1 -- Hit Parade

He may have created rap’s Blueprint, but female collaborators were key to Hova’s formula for chart success.

Slate - Entertainment - 11 days ago

Measles hits U.S. record not seen since 1991; California seen as vulnerable

There have been 2,318 measles cases reported across the nation this year, according to the CDC. That's higher than in any year since a significant nationwide measles epidemic from 1989 to 1991.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 11 days ago

Off-the-Record: Wait, You Ran THAT Boston Marathon? -- What Next: TBD

In which a What Next producer reveals he is, surprisingly, Boston Strong.

Slate - Technology - 11 days ago

US records 2,318 measles cases, already surpassing 2025 total

Scientists warn that falling vaccination rates leave vulnerable groups such as young children more exposed to disease.

Aljazeera - Science - 11 days ago

Trump Press Attacks Loom Over White House Correspondents' Dinner Do-over

One reporter says “it’s incoherent” to invite Trump to the First Amendment gala after the Feds subpoenaed Times reporters and threatened broadcasters.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 12 days ago

Mortgage rates hit highest level in nearly a year

The 30-year fixed mortgage hit 6.58% this week, its highest level in nearly a year, as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran pushes oil prices higher.

Fox News - Top Stories - 12 days ago

White House report says Trump can usher in a 'new golden age' of science

The resulting report is a near-random mixture of grievances and real problems.

Ars Technica - Science - 13 days ago

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now the top federal prosecutor in Seattle is suing

WASHINGTON — The top federal prosecutor in Seattle who was fired last week less than an hour after being sworn in sued over his termination Tuesday, teeing up a legal challenge to the Trump administra

The Columbian - Politics - 14 days ago

FIFA World Cup final scores record TV ratings in Canada

Sunday’s final match drew audience of 6.4 million viewers, according to preliminary numbers

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 14 days ago

3 Women's World Records Set At Annual Lumberjack World Championships

This year, 66 men and 40 women attended the three-day competition in Hayward, Wisconsin, representing 16 states and nine countries.

Huffington Post - Weird - 15 days ago

Massive great white shark emerges near vacation spot

The precise location of 1,700lb ‘Contender’ remains unknown

Independent UK - Science - 18 days ago

Near-record low Danube levels halt cruises, hit Hungary tourism

Near-record ⁠low water levels on the Danube River have disrupted tourism this week, leaving cruise vessels stranded north of ​Budapest, suspending...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 19 days ago

Space Exploration -- China's long march to reusable rocketry hits another milestone

The inaugural launch and first-stage booster recovery of China’s Long March 10B rocket intensifies the nation’s spaceflight rivalry with the U.S.

Scientific American - Technology - 25 days ago

German corporate bankruptcies hit 21-year high

Nearly 5,000 German companies went bankrupt in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Halle Institute for Economic Research

Russia Today - Business - 26 days ago

Türkiye's de-dollarization advances as lira deposits hit 11-year high

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said Thursday that Türkiye's de-dollarization drive had made significant progress, with Turkish lira...

Daily Sabah - Business - 26 days ago

Trump orders strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the US of committing ‘major’ violations of the initial ceasefire deal

Evening Standard - World - 28 days ago

Do D.C. records prove Fishback's ineligibility in Florida governor race?

The race to replace the ever-polarizing Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken another dramatic turn, go figure.

Miami New Times - Politics - 1 month ago

Probe after 40 NHS staff accessed medical records of boy hurt in crocodile pit

The child is now in a stable condition after the incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst.

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

Record number of conceptions in women over 40, new data shows

The proportion of conceptions ending in abortion has reached an all-time high.

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

Bodies found in 'advanced deterioration' at scandal-hit NHS trust this year

Human Tissue Authority inspectors visited Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in March.

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

Barron Trump towers above parents at White House UFC cage fight

Barron, who measures 6ft 8in, towered over Donald and Melania Trump at the UFC event

Evening Standard - World - 1 month ago

The White House lawn is now a UFC arena. Here's what you need to know

Paris has the Eiffel Tower. Washington has "the claw" — a nearly 30m-tall UFC structure Trump has joked may never come down.

SBS - Politics - 1 month ago

England World Cup camp hit by 6.1-magnitude earthquake

The Three Lions are set to play Costa Rica in Orlando, Florida tomorrow in their last friendly before the World Cup begins

Evening Standard - World - 1 month ago

Albanese, Taylor hit back at Trump tariff threat as US blasts 'unacceptable' failures

There is an "ideological disagreement" between Australia and the US on tariffs, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said.

SBS - Politics - 2 months ago

Japan's Nikkei hits record high as Asia markets rise amid Middle East concerns

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher even amid concerns over volatile oil prices with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed.

CNBC - World - 2 months ago

California business owners 'working for peanuts' as costs, record gas prices and regulations devour profits

California "sticker shock" is mounting for the state's small business owners, but one restaurateur and their multibillion-dollar lender explain why they're not walking away — yet.

Fox News - Business - 2 months ago

Feds unwittingly leak pilots' pre-crash conversation -- Release of spectrogram of cockpit recorder audio allows conversation recovery with 'emerging' decades-old tech

Release of spectrogram of cockpit recorder audio allows conversation recovery with 'emerging' decades-old tech

Register UK - Science - 2 months ago

WhatsApp Co-founder Donates Record-breaking $200 Million to Jerusalem Hospital

WhatsApp Co-founder Jan Koum Donated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center, the City's Largest Hospital. He Previously Donated $6 Million to the Right-wing Pro-settler Elad Organization, Which Promotes Jewish Settlement in East Jerusalem's Silwan Neighborhood

Haaretz - Science - 2 months ago

A head-spinning 24 hours inside Donald Trump's White House

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Sky News - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Prof Stuart Cole: 'Bus services, trains, petrol stations and so much more will be hit by the oil crisis'

"A major bus operator in South Wales purchased diesel in bulk this week at £1.49ppl; up from £1.30ppl"

WalesOnline - Business - 4 months ago

The marble mirage: Ashgabat's record-breaking facade contradicts Turkmenistan's reality

The regime uses this "White City" as a visual tool to project power and stability to the outside world, masking the country’s deep isolation.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 5 months ago

Winter Olympics hit by penis enhancement controversy

Claims ski jumpers have been injecting an acid serum into their genitalia to artificially increase the size have been put to the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Sky News - Weird - 5 months ago

Douglas Murray on Israel and Gaza: Spinning a bestseller from his own 'bullshit'

On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel, Hamas and the Future of the West is marred by poor or non-existent sourcing, elementary errors of historical understanding and context, and embarrassing factual mistakes

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 6 months ago

'Medical pioneer' has pig kidney removed after record 271 days

The first attempts at using pig organs in humans were short-lived

Independent UK - Health - 9 months ago

Good Morning Britain doctor hits out at Trump's autism claims

Dr Hillary Jones has hit out at Donald Trump’s autism claims, branding them as “unsubstantiated theories based on no evidence whatsoever”. Speaking on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (23 September), the TV doctor said that Trump and RFK Jr’s claims that the use of paracetamol in pregnancy is linked to an increase risk of autism are “completely erroneous”.

Independent UK - Health - 10 months ago

Microsoft Failed to Disclose Key Details About Use of China-Based Engineers in U.S. Defense Work, Record Shows

The tech giant is required to regularly provide U.S. officials with its plan for keeping government data safe from hacking. Yet a copy of Microsoft’s security plan obtained by ProPublica makes no reference to the company’s China-based operations.

ProPublica - Technology - 11 months ago

The Dose -- This lab asks research volunteers to breathe in toxic fumes — and they do it willingly -- Sameer Chhabra -- Radio -- - -- White Coat -- - -- Black Art

As air quality worsens in Canada due to wildfire smoke, UBC's Air Pollution Exposure Lab is one of the only facilities of its kind in Canada gathering pinpoint data to provide insight into the ways poor air quality is harmful to human health and wellness.

CBC News - Technology - 1 year ago

'We did it': Ovechkin's record carries a key political message

How Ovechkin’s 895th goal may influence international politics

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking wildfires

The National Confederation of Municipalities estimates that 11 million people have been directly affected by the fires. The economic losses reached at least 1,1 billion BRL (203 Million USD), according to them.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago

'Shogun' Toasts Emmys Record As 'The Bear' And 'Baby Reindeer' Shine

Japan-set historical epic "Shogun" celebrated breaking all-time records at television's Emmy Awards on Sunday, as "The Bear" and "Baby Reindeer" racked up big wins at the glitzy gala in Los Angeles.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 1 year ago

The Worst Snowstorms to Ever Hit New York City

Check out NYC over the years covered in snow.

Inside Edition - Weird - 2 years ago

As Jamaica braces for a direct hit, relief efforts have begun for islands shattered by Hurricane Beryl

Weather experts may be fascinated by Beryl's exceptionality, but those who have been routinely battered fear that all the factors that make Beryl stand out may well become the norm.

Global Voices - Science - 2 years ago

LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record

LeBron James has broken the NBA’s all-time scoring record, surpassing the 38,387-point mark previously set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Djokovic equals Grand Slam record with Australian Open title win

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open title with victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in Sunday’s final

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Djokovic hits out at media after father's Russian flag row (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic says his father was mistranslated in a video which showed him alongside Russian supporters at the Australian Open

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago