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New round of talks due today; protests against Zelenskyy's new law | Ukraine latest

The Kremlin says it won't rule out the possibility of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in China later this year. Meanwhile, one person has been killed after Russia targeted Kyiv in overnight strikes. Follow the latest below.

Sky News - World - 19 minutes ago

Boost for ASX as Japan secures US trade deal; banks break losing streak

The Australian sharemarket has ended the day ahead, with the big miners rallying on the back of higher iron ore prices.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 28 minutes ago

Protests erupt in Bangladesh over deadly jet crash

Anti-government protests erupted in Bangladesh on Tuesday (Jul 22) as the country mourns several children who were killed when an air force jet crashed into a school. Protesters are demanding answers and questioning the reliability of ageing military equipment used over civilian areas. The death toll has risen to 31 as

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Abu Dhabi bank scores Dh10b in H1-profit for first time -- m read

UAE banking sector set for one of its best first-half showings ever

Gulf News - Business - 1 hour ago

Australia quietly pays US another $800 million for AUKUS despite review

The second payment, made in the second quarter of this year, takes Australia’s contribution to the US industrial base to $1.6 billion with no guarantee AUKUS will continue.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 hours ago

Bangladesh records over 400 new dengue cases, 3 more deaths

Dhaka: Bangladesh reported 444 new dengue cases and three new deaths on Tuesday, taking the tally to 18,026 and the death toll to 65 so far this year,...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Irish Business -- Colm Kincaid named as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank

The Central Bank has named Colm Kincaid as its new Deputy Governor, Consumer & Investor Protection, replacing Derville Rowland who left in May to join ...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

US Olympic policy change bans transgender women in women's events

WASHINGTON — American transgender women will no longer be able to compete in women's events at the Olympics and Paralympics after a recent policy change by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

Manila Times - Sports - 5 hours ago

Protests in Ukraine as Zelensky signs bill targeting anti-corruption bodies

New law sparks concern among Western allies as critics say move undermines the authority of the watchdogs.

BBC News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Protests spread across UK as police admit drawing rival groups together

Anti-migrant demonstrators and refugee-advocate rivals are coming together outside asylum hotels as an explosive dispute about where to house thousands of people crossing the English Channel gathers pace.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

US Olympic committee bans trans women from competition after Trump executive order

A memo to Team USA from the country's olympic and paralympic committee said the organisation had "an obligation to comply with federal expectations".

SBS - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Ozzy Osbourne dies at age 76: Black Sabbath bandmates and Metallica lead tributes for heavy metal legend

Black Sabbath frontman died just a week after an epic farewell show featuring performances from Metallica, Yungblud, Guns N’ Roses and Osbourne himself

Independent UK - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

The most powerful passports of 2025: The US and the UK fall, while India rises

The small nation-state of Singapore again tops Henley Passport Index, followed by Japan and South Korea which are tied for second place.

CNBC - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Black Sabbath bandmates and Elton John among music giants paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Black Sabbath paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on Instagram by sharing an image of him on stage at his final gig in Birmingham and writing "Ozzy Forever".

Sky News - Sports - 6 hours ago

Top global banker sounds warning to Reeves on tax and regulation

David Solomon tells Sky's Wilfred Frost what the UK needs to change if it wants financial services to thrive, helping tax receipts and the economy in the process.

Sky News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Netflix's 'Building the Band' has Liam Payne's last major appearance before his death

The show features Payne as a guest judge, offering pointed but witty advice to young bands chasing success not unlike what he achieved as part of the culture-shifting boy band, One Direction

First Post - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

Cutting HECS debt is the very least Albanese could do for the young

Our tax and benefits system favours the old over the young. Then there’s our ridiculous housing market. No wonder young people feel dudded.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Alcaraz joins Sinner, Djokovic in high-profile list of National Bank Open dropouts -- Yesterday

Alcaraz says Toronto event falls too close to his appearance in the Wimbledon final

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 8 hours ago

Zverev, Gauff named top seeds for National Bank Open after handful of tournament dropouts -- Yesterday

Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov are the 24th and 25th seeds on the men’s side

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 8 hours ago

What to expect from Russia and Ukraine's third round of peace talks

Previous negotiations have failed to bring an end to the war, with both sides remaining resolute in their demands.

SBS - Politics - 8 hours ago

"There's a fundamental problem in the UK with the cost of building anything," says one insider. Then there are questions about the planning system

"There's a fundamental problem in the UK with the cost of building anything," says one insider. Then there are questions about the planning system

BBC News - Business - 8 hours ago

U.S. Olympic Officials Ban Trans Women From Competing

The committee quietly gave in to President Donald Trump’s executive order on Monday.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Ozzy Osbourne death: 'He was one of nature's good guys' -- The BBC's David Sillito looks back at the life of Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, who has died at the age of 76.

The BBC's David Sillito looks back at the life of Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, who has died at the age of 76.

BBC News - World - 9 hours ago

Ukraine's parliament passes bill weakening anti-corruption agencies. The public is furious

Critics say the bill is a step backward for Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts and could jeopardize the country's bid to join the European Union.

NBC News - World - 10 hours ago

Credit card startup Imprint beats big banks for Rakuten co-brand deal

Credit card partnerships with retailers, airlines and hotels are some of the most hotly contested deals in finance.

NBC News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Swarms of Russian drones attack Ukraine nightly as Moscow puts new emphasis on the deadly weapon

The long-range Russian drones come in swarms each night, buzzing for hours over Ukraine by the hundreds, terrorizing the population and attacking targets from the industrial east to areas near its wes

The Columbian - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Mehreen Faruqi stages Senate protest, asks Albanese: 'Will you sanction Israel?'

The protests in and outside parliament came as Australia condemned Israel's actions in Gaza in a joint statement — criticised by Israel and described by a Labor minister as the government's strongest yet.

SBS - World - 12 hours ago

Anne Applebaum: 'If you want peace, you must arm Ukraine'

Anne Applebaum is an award-winning historian, writer, and publicist. In an interview with DW, she shared her insights on Russian President Vladimir Putin's goals in Ukraine. She also explained what she thinks the West doesn't understand about Putin, and vice versa.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Supreme Court to rule on jailed banker Tom Hayes' bid to clear name

Tom Hayes shared cells with killers. Now he’s fighting to clear his name

Evening Standard - Business - 13 hours ago

'American Idol' executive and husband were killed with their own gun

Raymond Boodarian, 22, was arrested the day after the bodies of Robin Kaye and Thomas Deluca were found because he called police himself and provided his name, the DA said.

NBC News - US News - 14 hours ago

I'm a sex fest worker - this is what really goes on inside UK's Swingathon

"It's all normal for us in the swinging world. The vanilla world is too straight-laced for us."

New York Post - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

American Who Moved His Family to Russia to Dodge 'Woke' US Policies Finds Himself On Front Lines in Ukraine: 'Thrown to the Wolves'

A Texas man who moved his family to Russia hoping to dodge "woke" American policies has been sent to the front lines of the war in Ukraine.

International Business Times - World - 15 hours ago

Pete Davidson gears up for wild 2025 comedy ride to UK, Europe

Pete Davidson announced a string of live stand-up shows across Europe and the UK, set to take place this October. The comedian and actor confirmed five tour dates, kicking off in Germany and...

International The News - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

Gaza war: Is the UK selling arms to Israel? -- The UK suspended dozens of arms licences to Israel last year, but many say the measures do not go far enough.

The UK suspended dozens of arms licences to Israel last year, but many say the measures do not go far enough.

BBC News - World - 15 hours ago

Woman compares husband's death to George Floyd after cops allegedly kneel on his neck during restraint

Phillip Reeder’s cause of death was determined to be a homicide exacerbated by “hypertensive heart disease associated with cocaine use and restraint during altercation”

Independent UK - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

FCA's retail crypto trading ban must end now to stop UK falling behind

Investors in Switzerland, and the EU have had access to crypto ETNs since as long ago as 2018.

Evening Standard - Business - 15 hours ago

Book Reviews -- Fiction round-up, from Anna Carey's student band reforming to Florence Knapp's 'sliding doors' what-if

Euripides wrote that one loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives, but relationships – with friend, foe or partner – are tricky. These novels explore t...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

Woman likens husband's death to George Floyd after he dies in custody

Phillip Reeder’s cause of death was determined to be a homicide exacerbated by “hypertensive heart disease associated with cocaine use and restraint during altercation”

Independent UK - US News - 16 hours ago

Federal gun ban upheld in George Floyd rioting-related case involving noncitizen in Chicago

Heriberto Carbajal-Flores was arrested by Chicago police officers after he allegedly shot at a car in 2020 in Little Village.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Djokovic, No. 1 Sinner, No. 2 Alcaraz withdraw from Toronto's National Bank Open with injuries

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the National Bank Open, depriving the men's tennis tournament in Toronto of yet another star player. Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and No. 5-ranked Jack Draper all withdrew Sunday.

CBC News - Sports - 17 hours ago

Senior Conservative Senedd member defects to Reform UK

Party leader Nigel Farage made the announcement during the second day of the Royal Welsh Show

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Russia Moves in on Pokrovsk in What Would Be Huge Win in Ukraine War

Russian troops have made advances towards the town in the Donetsk region which is a critical logistics hub.

Newsweek - World - 18 hours ago

Wells Fargo banker blocked from leaving China amid criminal probe

Exit ban on American executive raises concerns among foreign businesses

Independent UK - US News - 18 hours ago

Ajman Bank Reports AED 266 Million in H1 2025 Profit Before Tax, Marking 14% Growth Driven by Core Performance and Operational Efficiency

His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Board of Ajman Bank, chaired the Bank’s Board of Directors mee

Albawaba - Business - 18 hours ago

Technology -- Estate of late Mike Lynch and business partner owe Hewlett Packard €800m, UK judge rules

Hewlett Packard is owed more than £700m (€806m) from the estate of the late Mike Lynch and his former business partner over HP's acquisition of their Briti...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Estate of late Mike Lynch and business partner owe Hewlett Packard €800m, UK judge rules

Hewlett Packard is owed more than £700m (€806m) from the estate of the late Mike Lynch and his former business partner over HP's acquisition of their Briti...

Independent.ie - Business - 20 hours ago

NASA Staff Rebuke White House Cuts in Rare Public Dissent

A declaration of dissent from past and present NASA employees warns that science and safety are at risk and joins similar documents from staff at other federal science agencies

Scientific American - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Criminal enablers of small-boat migration will face travel bans and asset seizures

Boat suppliers, makers of fake passports, and others behind illegal Channel crossings will face asset freezes and UK entry bans

Russia Today - World - 20 hours ago

Moscow Not Expecting 'Breakthroughs' From Ukraine Talks

Moscow on Tuesday once again downplayed expectations for a third round of peace talks with Ukraine and did not confirm the date for a meeting in Istanbul set for Wednesday by Ukraine.

International Business Times - World - 20 hours ago

UK Gives Green Light To GBP38 Bn Sizewell C Nuclear Plant

The UK government on Tuesday gave new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C the final go-ahead after reaching a deal with investors, aiming to bolster net zero and energy security goals.

International Business Times - Business - 20 hours ago

Death toll rises from Bangladesh air force jet crash as investigation continues

Hundreds of students protested near the site of the crash of a Bangladesh air force training jet into a school in the nation’s capital, demanding accountability, compensation for victims' families and the halt of training flights.

The Globe and Mail - World - 20 hours ago

Russia ramps up drone production using teenage workers, video shows -- The Yelabuga plant in Russia, employing teenagers, produces thousands of drones each month to further strengthen Putin's strategy of nightly attacks on Ukrainian cities and other civilian targets.

The Yelabuga plant in Russia, employing teenagers, produces thousands of drones each month to further strengthen Putin's strategy of nightly attacks on Ukrainian cities and other civilian targets.

Euronews - World - 21 hours ago

Reeves under pressure as UK borrowing higher than forecast in June

The ONS said borrowing rose £6.6bn to £20.7bn last month, marking the second highest on record for June

Independent UK - Business - 21 hours ago

UK borrowing higher than forecast in June as debt interest costs soar

The ONS said borrowing rose £6.6 billion to £20.7 billion last month, marking the second highest on record for June.

Evening Standard - Business - 21 hours ago

Higher UK borrowing adds to pressure on Reeves -- A big increase in debt interest payments meant government borrowing was higher than expected last month.

A big increase in debt interest payments meant government borrowing was higher than expected last month.

BBC News - Business - 21 hours ago

Bangladesh mourns after military jet crash death toll climbs to 31

Bangladesh was observing a day of national mourning Tuesday as the death toll from a military jet crash on a school compound climbed to 31 and hundreds of...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Smuggler tried to sneak 21 migrants into UK on luxury yacht

Albanian national Bleda Bega was captaining the 23ft vessel when it was intercepted in the English Channel en route to Newquay

Evening Standard - Politics - 22 hours ago

Russian attacks in Ukraine kill a child and wound 24 before planned direct peace talks

Russian forces have attacked three Ukrainian cities overnight, killing a child and wounding at least 24 people. Ukrainian officials reported strikes in Sumy, Odesa and Kramatorsk from Monday evening …

Bay to Bay News - World - 22 hours ago

UK gives final go-ahead to £38bn nuclear plant

The project in Suffolk will be jointly funded by Canadian pension fund La Caisse, UK energy firm Centrica and Amber Infrastructure.

Sky News - Politics - 1 day ago

Migrant smugglers to have assets frozen and face UK ban in crackdown

The Foreign Office is set to impose the first wave of sanctions on people trafficking gangs and their enablers, such as financiers, fake passport suppliers and corrupt police officers

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Albanese criticises Latham but Labor to keep party room portrait, with added disclaimer

A photo of one-time prime ministerial hopeful Mark Latham will not be taken down from Labor's caucus room, as the ex-leader faces domestic abuse accusations.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

'A lot of wacky stuff goes on': Eric Bana goes wild, again, for Netflix murder mystery

The crime series bears a striking resemblance to some of the Aussie actor’s recent big-screen work - and it’s no coincidence.

Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Beijing Alleges Wells Fargo Executive Banned From Leaving China 'Involved in a Criminal Case'

The bank executive was barred from leaving China last week, raising concerns about travel to the country.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

British Business Bank returns to profit amid further investments

It is the first profit the bank has delivered since 2022 after the valuation of firms it invested in were impacted by challenging economic conditions.

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Michael McDowell pushed for British amnesty for IRA members without trial, UK files reveal

Treatment of the so-called ‘on-the-runs’ later became a major controversy

Irish Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Luke Bryan's cheeky joke about viral Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal has concert crowd roaring with laughter

Country star Luke Bryan referenced the viral Coldplay Kiss Cam incident involving CEO Andy Byron during his July 17 concert, joking about attending with secretaries.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Artist's infamous $6M banana that was duct-taped to a museum wall meets a tragic fate — again

Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian” has already been replaced multiple times.

New York Post - Weird - 1 day ago

FCC to eliminate gigabit speed goal and scrap analysis of broadband prices

Analysis of broadband affordability deemed “extraneous” by FCC chair.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star welcomes new baby with husband

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Mikayla Matthews is a mother of four now. On Thursday, July 17, the reality TV star has welcomed her fourth baby with her husband Jace TerryOffering a glimpse of...

International The News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Next Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Wednesday in Türkiye: Zelenskyy

The next round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia are planned for Wednesday in Türkiye, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy quoted the head of...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

UK to create new water regulator after crisis at Thames Water

Britain's Labour government has decided to scrap Ofwat and establish a new watchdog to prevent "abuses of the past."

Euronews - Environment - 1 day ago

UK backs Trump's Putin ultimatum with urgent '50-day drive' to strengthen Ukraine's position

The U.K. chaired a Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting to discuss rapid transfer of arms including Patriot missiles, as the Britain responds to President Donald Trump's 50-day ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Is it art or just one big hoax? This rising AI band could be both.

The rise of AI band Velvet Sundown raises questions about the role of AI in the music industry. What will AI-generated music do to the arts?

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Miliband says Farage trying to 'airbrush history' over UK's fossil fuel reliance

The Energy Secretary also accused Richard Tice of ‘deliberately putting at risk’ British jobs.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Over 1.3 million in France sign petition against return of banned insecticide

The petition targets the Duplomb Law, which reintroduces acetamiprid – banned in 2020 over risks to health and biodiversity.

Euractiv - Politics - 1 day ago

Death toll rises to 16 after a Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into Dhaka school

The Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI aircraft crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College, in Dhaka’s Uttara neighborhood, on Monday afternoon.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Bangladesh air force jet crashing into Dhaka school kills 18

At least 18 people were killed and many others were injured when a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed onto the compound of a school in Dhaka on...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Video: Bangladesh Air Force plane crashes into Milestone College campus

ALBAWABA - A Bangladesh air force training aircraft crashed into a college campus in Dhaka's Uttara area in the afternoon on Monday, killing one person

Albawaba - World - 1 day ago

Candy debris chewed by mice: Lebanon County restaurant inspections, July 21, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.

Lancaster Online - Business - 1 day ago

Canadian men close Volleyball Nations League season by playing spoiler with win over Ukraine -- Sports -- - -- Olympics -- - -- Summer Sports -- - -- Volleyball

Canada closed out the Volleyball Nations League men's preliminary round with a 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 31-29, 25-21) win over Ukraine on Sunday in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

CBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: 140 flights cancelled after drone attacks

Zelensky said he had offered Putin fresh peace talks starting from next week but did not give any more details

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

The Open 2025 prize money: How much winner and runner-up will bank

Scottie Scheffler is bidding to get his hands on the Claret Jug for the first time

WalesOnline - Sports - 2 days ago

Kremlin: Russia Open to Peace with Ukraine, But Will Not Sacrifice Goals

Russia is open to peace with Ukraine, but achieving "our goals" remains a priority, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Bangladesh signs U.S. wheat-import deal in bid to curb tariff pressure

Bangladesh signed a deal to import wheat from the U.S. over the next five years, in a move aimed at securing tariff relief from the Trump administration.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Lancaster County bankruptcies: July 20, 2025

Here is a list of Lancaster County bankruptcies recorded in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Reading, July 8-14.

Lancaster Online - Business - 2 days ago

Major UK supermarket launches £129-a-month weight loss jab club

The move has attracted criticism online, with shoppers accusing the chain of ‘hypocrisy’

Evening Standard - Health - 2 days ago

Eimear Maguire and her ex-husband run a successful family law practice in Manchester and Cheshire - 'We are the poster people for divorce'

Eimear Maguire and her ex-husband run a successful family law practice in Manchester and Cheshire - ‘We are the poster people for divorce’

Irish Times - Business - 3 days ago

Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Coldplay Kiss Cam incident sidelines CEO, 'Harry Potter' star's driving ban

The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

Russian drone strike kills one in Ukraine's Odesa

The deadly Russian strike on the Black Sea port city comes a day after the EU and UK tightened sanctions on Moscow.

Euractiv - Politics - 3 days ago

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf blames team for 'like' on anti-semitic post

Nigel Farage is facing calls to sack the former Reform UK chair – now head of its ‘Doge unit’

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

Collaboration, support can help Illinois food banks overcome SNAP cuts

We’ll find a way to keep SNAP working in Illinois, while also ensuring food pantries remain well-stocked, food bank leaders say. Also, standardized tests, Google, crime, ADUs, PBS cuts, Medicare, gender-affirming-care and the Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Founder of bankrupt clothing tech startup charged with defrauding investors out of $300M

The alleged fraud spanned six years starting in 2019, three years after the Princeton University alumna was named one of Inc magazine's "Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs" and Crain's New York...

New York Post - Technology - 4 days ago

Fiona Phillips' husband opens up on marriage struggles

The former GMTV host, 64, announced in 2023 that she had been diagnosed early onset dementia

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Community bank opens Long Neck branch

LONG NECK — Community Bank Delaware announced the grand opening of the Long Neck branch, its fourth in Sussex County, on July 14. The new branch is located at 24882 John J. Williams …

Bay to Bay News - Business - 4 days ago

K-pop band 1VERSE debuts with North Korean defectors, global lineup

With two out of five of its members North Korean defectors, the K-pop group 1VERSE is breaking new ground as it debuts its single album Friday. The band...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 4 days ago

The UK gives 16-year-olds the right to vote. Brace for the political TikToks

Social media could emerge as a critical instrument in British politicians' toolbox if the U.K. gives voting rights to 16-year-olds.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

UK to lower voting age to 16 – but not everyone is convinced

Votes at 16 has grown from a niche concern to become a salient issue supported by most UK political parties and electoral reform groups

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Reckitt strikes deal worth up to £3.6bn to sell Cillit Bang business

Advent International will buy a 70% stake in Reckitt’s essential home business, which also includes brands such as Air Wick.

Evening Standard - Business - 5 days ago

David Zimmermann predicts Pennsylvania will join 'unleash American energy' bandwagon

While blue states are distancing themselves from nonrenewable energy sources, the Washington Examiner's David Zimmermann postulated that Pennsylvania could be an “exception.”

Washington Examiner - Environment - 5 days ago

Netflix's Building the Band Is a Singing Show for People Who Don't Like Them

The near-perfect show gives the contestants all the power and reinvigorates a once-dead genre in the process.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 5 days ago

Arkansas Can Enforce Critical Race Theory Ban in Classrooms, Appeals Court Rules

The decision ensures that school curriculum will be set by democratically elected officials, said Arkansas attorney general.

Epoch Times - US News - 5 days ago

60 per cent of Canadian mortgage owners could face higher mortgage payments by 2026: Bank of Canada

Roughly 60 per cent of Canadian mortgage holders will face higher monthly payments when their loans come up for renewal in 2025 and 2026, according to a new Bank of Canada report.

CTV News - Business - 5 days ago

Germany Contradicts Trump Claim That Patriot Missiles Are Already En Route To Ukraine

Germany refuted President Donald Trump's claim that Patriot missile systems are already on their way to Ukraine, stating it has no knowledge of any shipments.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Energy giant SSE sees UK dry spell hit water power generation

SSE’s hydro generation dropped by about 40% in the three months to June, compared with the same period a year ago.

Independent UK - Business - 5 days ago

Brussels launches legal action against Spain over bank merger powers

The Commission argues that Madrid's move undermines EU financial regulation and legal certainty for cross-border banking deals

Euractiv - Business - 5 days ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy names new prime minister for first time since Russia's war began

Yuliia Svyrydenko becomes Ukraine's new prime minister amid President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's executive branch shake with Russian war in fourth year.

Fox News - World - 5 days ago

Jaguar Land Rover cutting up to 500 UK jobs as Trump's tariffs bite

The car maker said around 1.5 per cent of its UK workforce would be affected by the job cuts, which are going as part of a voluntary redundancy programme

Independent UK - Business - 5 days ago

Stellantis abandons fuel-cell vehicles in blow for hydrogen backers

A company official said the hydrogen market is “niche” and has no prospects of medium-term economic sustainability.

Euractiv - Environment - 6 days ago

'We failed': Readers react to UK's 'shameful' Afghan data breach

Our community has reacted with anger, disbelief and deep concern to revelations that a catastrophic Ministry of Defence data breach, which put tens of thousands of Afghans at risk, was kept hidden under a superinjunction for nearly two years, as the government quietly launched a covert evacuation programme

Independent UK - Politics - 6 days ago

How Will Putin React to Trump's Ukraine Pivot? Newsweek Contributors Debate

Will Vladimir Putin back down? What should Trump's next move be? And what does the future hold for Ukraine?

Newsweek - Opinion - 6 days ago

Physician associates 'should be banned from seeing patients without review'

A new report suggests a major change to the role of PAs in the NHS after it acknowledged they have been used as substitutes for doctors.

Evening Standard - Health - 7 days ago

Trump Threatens Russia with Tariffs and Boosts US Weapons for Ukraine

President Donald Trump has announced new measures targeting Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, threatening steep tariffs if a peace deal isn't reached within 50 days

Military.com - US News - 8 days ago

Crypto firms push into US banking as President Trump signals friendlier stance

Firms including crypto payments group Ripple, stablecoin company Circle, and custodian BitGo have applied for national trust bank charters that would allow them to offer select banking services

First Post - Technology - 8 days ago

Trump sets 50-day deadline for Russia-Ukraine deal, or new tariffs will kick in

Trump made the threat alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte after pledging that the U.S. would provide NATO allies with more weapons for Ukraine.

Washington Examiner - World - 8 days ago

Ukraine's Zelensky Seeks Shakeup With New Prime Minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that he was recommending economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko become prime minister in a significant political shakeup for the war-scarred country.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Readers say UK must fully commit to rejoin EU – including the euro

Our community agrees that Brexit’s challenges mean the UK must embrace Schengen, the euro, and full EU membership – no half-measures – to truly move forward

Independent UK - Politics - 8 days ago

Trump meets with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte as US sends missiles to Ukraine

Trump is expected to make a major announcement about Russia after meeting with Mark Rutte. Sen. Lindsey Graham said it will be "very aggressive."

Washington Examiner - World - 8 days ago

Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office

The UK has a notably different climate compared with just a few decades ago, the Met Office says.

BBC News - Science - 9 days ago

Lancaster County bankruptcies: July 13, 2025

Here is a list of Lancaster County bankruptcies recorded in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Reading, July 1-7.

Lancaster Online - Business - 9 days ago

UK special forces secret 'kill' operation on Isis bomb-maker Syria

The hit was arranged to protect UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy ahead of his visit to Syria

Evening Standard - World - 9 days ago

Houthis Resume Red Sea Attacks, New IDF Strikes in Lebanon, Deadly Kenya Protests

On this episode of American Prestige, all the news that's fit to hear.

The Nation - World - 11 days ago

What is the UK-France migrant returns deal, who will be returned and how many?

The agreement comes as the number of migrants arriving in small boats reaches a record high.

Sky News - Politics - 11 days ago

Czech Republic Bans China's DeepSeek Over Data Security Concerns

Czech government officials cite DeepSeek’s obligation to provide information to Beijing upon request as key concern.

Epoch Times - Business - 12 days ago

A wealth tax could be coming to the UK - what is it?

The idea of a wealth tax has been raised before in the UK but has never been implemented.

Sky News - Politics - 13 days ago

Russia's summer Ukraine offensive looks like its deadliest yet

Our analysis of what it has cost both sides

Economist - Top Stories - 13 days ago

Welcoming Macron, the UK signals a return to serious foreign policy

After years of fighting over Brexit and being represented by a series of ludicrous Foreign Secretaries, Britain is back on the world stage, and quite frankly, we couldn’t be needed more.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 14 days ago

UK court convicts 3 men over arson attack authorities say was organized by Russian intelligence

Three men found guilty of arson in a Russian intelligence-backed plot targeting Ukraine-bound equipment in east London, causing $1.35 million in damages

Fox News - Technology - 14 days ago

Texas RV park owner banged on doors as water rose, family was swept away

Lorena Guillen describes the harrowing Texas flooding that swept away a father and his family after her husband waded through water to save them.

Fox News - Environment - 14 days ago

The making of AJ Dybantsa, the most exciting basketball prospect in Massachusetts history -- He's already making millions. He's worked out with LeBron James. But the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft has his family — and his Brockton roots — to keep him grounded.

He’s already making millions. He’s worked out with LeBron James. But the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft has his family — and his Brockton roots — to keep him grounded.

Boston Globe - Sports - 14 days ago

Here's where TikTok stands in the U.S., with talk of a potential deal ahead of ban deadline

President Donald Trump suggested Friday that a deal to keep the app from being banned in the U.S. was imminent

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 15 days ago

China retaliates against EU ban with curbs on medical device imports

China's finance ministry said on Sunday it was restricting government purchases of medical devices from the European Union that exceed 45 million yuan in value, in retaliation to Brussels' own...

International The News - Health - 16 days ago

UK summers are changing

England has been hotter than Barbados. So what's going on? June is meant to be mild… but this is our second scorcher this summer already.

Sky News - Technology - 21 days ago

Half a million Spotify users are unknowingly grooving to an AI-generated band

A supposed band called The Velvet Sundown has released two albums of AI slop this month.

Ars Technica - Technology - 22 days ago

In France, cigarettes have long been associated with liberty. But a ban has now outlawed smoking in many outdoor areas.

In France, smoking cigarettes has long been associated with liberty. Unsurprisingly, the country has one of the highest smoking rates in Europe, with around one in three French people regularly inhaling tobacco. But a new ban has now outlawed the unhealthy habit in many outdoor areas.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 22 days ago

Jay Ellis Breaks Down Scenes From 'Insecure,' 'The Game,' Top Gun: Maverick,' 'Running Point' & Talks New Off-Broadway Show 'Duke & Roya'

Jay Ellis sat down with THR to play "Scene Stealers" and break down moments from his iconic films and tv shows like 'Insecure' and more.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 26 days ago

How Foreign Scammers Use U.S. Banks to Fleece Americans

Asian crime syndicates’ online scams have reached industrial proportions, cheating victims around the world out of more than $44 billion a year. U.S. banks have been unable to stop them.

ProPublica - Technology - 27 days ago

Job search group CareerBuilder + Monster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The Chicago-based company announced the bankruptcy weeks after sharing it would be closing its Loop headquarters.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 28 days ago

His Kidney Failed. He'll Never Know if a Transplant Drug From a Banned Factory Was to Blame.

When Joe DeMayo’s donated kidney started to fail earlier than expected, he didn’t know that the drug he was taking could’ve left him vulnerable — and that one of the most formidable drug regulators in the world may have failed to protect him.

ProPublica - Health - 29 days ago

Why millions in the UK are stashing cash 'under the mattress' again

There is more cash than normal in circulation right now according to the Bank of England and this is the reason why

WalesOnline - Business - 1 month ago

Last member of K-pop megaband BTS to finish military service

Seoul: SUGA, a member of the K pop megaband BTS, will officially complete his mandatory military service on Saturday, marking the full return of all s...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Home decor retailer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of restructuring

Home decor retailer At Home Group has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy to pave the way for a "restructuring support agreement" it has reached with lenders.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Russian govt, central bank spar over 'painful' economic downturn

Russian officials engaged in a public dispute on Friday over strategies to stimulate the economy, amid a slowdown more than three years into the...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

Puka Nacua's rapid ascent an inspiration to Polynesian athletes and Hawaiian fans

Puka Nacua is at the center of attention at Rams minicamp in Maui, with Nacua-jersey wearing fans showing up in droves to see their favorite player.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 month ago

Same game, different rules: Net zero without breaking the bank

Historically, Europe has been a cradle of innovation, pioneering many industrial and scientific breakthroughs. We have to restore this spirit, E.ON CEO Leonhard Birnbaum writes.

Euronews - Business - 1 month ago

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on transgender youth medical care

The ruling is a major setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to Tennessee’s.

CNBC - Health - 1 month ago

World Bank sharply cuts global growth outlook on trade turbulence

"This would mark the slowest rate of global growth since 2008, aside from outright global recessions," the World Bank said of its forecast.

CNBC - Business - 1 month ago

'Wanted to make flying robots, not...': Developer upset as Ukraine uses his open-source code to make deadly drones

A 20-year-old open-source code powered Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web that destroyed a third of Russian bombers that were hidden miles away from Ukraine. The creators of the code expressed surprise over the matter

First Post - Technology - 1 month ago

Husband of TODAY's Sheinelle Jones Dies at 45

Uche Ojeh, husband of the TODAY Show's Sheinelle Jones, has died at the age of 45. Savannah Guthrie fought back tears as she made the announcement on the show Friday morning.

Inside Edition - Health - 1 month ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Banal AI Vision

The Meta CEO is pretty sure artificial intelligence will be good at creating memes.

New York Magazine - Technology - 2 months ago

Under Taliban rule, women and girls in Afghanistan turn to drugs amid rising depression

“At first, I used sleeping pills and sedatives, and now I also smoke cigarettes. I use cigarettes less because I’m afraid my family will find out,” explained Nilab.

Global Voices - Health - 3 months ago

Texas GOP Lawmakers Propose Amending Abortion Ban Linked to Deaths and a Rise in Sepsis Cases

The bill comes after ProPublica’s reporting on the deaths of three Texas women. It specifies that doctors don’t need to wait until an emergency is “imminent” to terminate pregnancies but leaves in steep penalties for those who violate the law.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Beauty sleep -- This headband can make you fall asleep 74% faster by changing your brainwaves — does it work?

The Post tested out the groundbreaking sleep gadget, which the CEO described as "noise cancellation, but for the brain."

New York Post - Health - 4 months ago

This Hospital System Fought COVID, Then a Far-Right Leader. Now It's Taking on Idaho's Abortion Ban.

St. Luke’s, Idaho’s largest health system, was outspoken in defending its staff during a backlash against masks and vaccines. It also sued right-wing figure Ammon Bundy — and won. Now it’s backing its doctors on the abortion front.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

How Can Accurate Screening Solutions Benefit UK Workplaces? Improving Safety and Productivity

In today’s competitive job market, having an effective screening process can make a real difference in UK workplaces.

The Canary - Business - 5 months ago

Art and Arms: 2 Aspects of Resistance in Ukraine's Fight for Freedom

In Ukraine, everyone has a war story. It may not be combat, but it is the constant burden of destruction.

Military.com - Opinion - 5 months ago

Homecoming of a trailblazer: Sagorika's journey as a women's football star in Bangladesh

Sagorika's outstanding performance throughout the SAFF Under-19 football tournament not only helped Bangladesh secure joint championship status but also marked her triumphant return home after six years.

Global Voices - Sports - 9 months ago

FIFA will not ban Israel – media

The FIFA Council reportedly does not plan to suspend Israeli teams from its competitions, after previously delaying its decision

Russia Today - Sports - 9 months ago

Freedom of assembly and freedom of expression curtailed as deadly student protests rock Bangladesh

Violent protests rocked Bangladesh in the past week as peaceful students protests turned violent as vested groups hijacked the movement. As of July 24, 197 people have been killed and thousands injured.

Global Voices - World - 11 months ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 1 year ago

A Second Young Bank of America Employee Has Suddenly Died This Month

The two deaths are prompting renewed scrutiny of the long grueling hours young finance employees are expected to work.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 year ago

Musicians in Turkey outraged as local authorities ban another music festival

A number of musicians have expressed outrage over the local authorities’ recent move to ban the Zeytinli Rock Festival, which has been held annually in the Burhaniye district of western Balıkesir province since 2014, saying that it’s aimed at “public safety and health, public peace [and] protection of the environment,” local media reported on Friday.

Turkish Minute - Entertainment - 2 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 years ago