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The Economist | Business

How high can Red Bull fly?

The world’s most formidable marketing machine faces growing threats…

Could a Chinese bike win the Tour de France?

The country’s manufacturers hope that high-performance models will improve their image…

The secret to good questions

Consideration, consistency and curveballs…

Elon Musk and the age of the corporate leviathan

For the world’s largest companies, the normal rules of corporate governance no longer apply…

Microsoft’s gaming strategy has misfired badly

A supply-chain crisis for Xbox couldn’t have come at a worse time…

The Economist | International

Ukraine’s army gets a performance review

New defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov is trying to reform the army. The generals are unimpressed…

Child suspects are being prosecuted at younger ages

Some governments are lowering the age of criminal responsibility. That may backfire…

If ludicrous Trump flattery can save NATO, bring it on

The NATO chief Mark Rutte is quite annoying. It is in a worthy cause…

NATO ponders how to defend Eastern Europe as America pulls back

German tanks are returning to a region they once razed…

Allies learn how to bully America

Can Taiwan use its chipmaking industry to strong-arm Donald Trump?

The Economist | U.S.

America’s other elections problem

No other rich democracy hands as many decisions directly to its voters…

Lindsey Graham represented the arc of his party

South Carolina’s senior senator is dead at 71…

Checks and Balance newsletter: The weirdness of American socialism

John Prideaux, our executive editor, on the rise of a new political class from the activist left…

Rise of the Gen-Z Luddite

Resistance to tech is brewing among digital natives…

Why Donald Trump won’t let a doomed bill die

The SAVE Act is unlikely to pass Congress. Donald Trump may prefer it that way…

Fox News

Donald Trump accuses 'fake news' of wanting US to lose Iran war, blasts NYT reporting

President Donald Trump accused The New York Times of wanting the U.S. to lose its war with Iran and threatened imminent strikes on Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz.

Bryce Harper blames FanDuel for Cameo controversy after reading sportsbook's name on camera

Bryce Harper claims he read a FanDuel script "in good faith," but the Cameo video explicitly names the sportsbook in a growing betting controversy.

FIFA eyes World Cup format expansion from 48 to 64 teams: Should the US be the permanent host?

Gianni Infantino says FIFA will discuss expanding to 64 teams after the 2026 FIFA World Cup shattered attendance records and had massive TV ratings.

Democrats running to replace Platner in key Senate race call for ICE to be 'abolished'

Leading Maine Democratic Senate candidates joined hundreds of protesters calling to abolish ICE after federal agents fatally shot a man in Biddeford.

Super Bowl champion Greg Hawthorne dead at 69

Greg Hawthorne won Super Bowl XIV as a rookie with the Pittsburgh Steelers and later made a pivotal fumble recovery to help the New England Patriots reach Super Bowl XX.

The Guardian

Australia news live: Four more charged over alleged murder of Chris Baghsarian; Labor says Australians may ‘pay the price’ of renewed US-Iran conflict

NSW police say 11 men have now been charged over the alleged crimes, including the ‘alleged coordinator’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGeorge Miller remembers Sam Neill as ‘comprehensively an amazing person’Acclaim…

Middle East crisis live: US launches new wave of strikes; UAE says two tankers in strait of Hormuz hit by Iranian missiles

US military says latest strikes will ‘continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping’ in strait of HormuzTrump renews Iran blockade and again threatens to take contr…

Prosecutors get long-withheld evidence on fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti

Good, an unarmed US citizen and mother, was killed by immigration officer and Pretti was shot by CBP officialsPreviously withheld evidence regarding the fatal shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti is now in the hands of Minnesota prosecutors, help…

Marco Rubio launches campaign to dismantle International criminal court

US secretary of state claims the global tribunal is interfering with US military and law enforcement operationsMarco Rubio, the US secretary of state, launched a campaign to dismantle the International criminal court (ICC) on Monday, claiming that th…

ICE fatally shoots 26-year-old Colombian man in Maine during immigration operation – live

Senator Angus King raised concerns that ICE agents were not wearing body cameras; witnesses described the man as being shot in the headSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe Democrat’s outgoing senator for Michigan Gary Peters has endorsed membe…

New York Times

Live Updates: U.S. Forces Begin New Round of Strikes on Iran

President Trump had earlier threatened “very hard” strikes, ordered the resumption of a blockade on Iranian ports to begin Tuesday and said the U.S. would charge a 20 percent fee on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade, as U.S. and Iran Escalate Strikes

After several days of attacks, Tehran and Washington have effectively reverted to the state of open conflict that existed before the United States and Iran agreed to a cease-fire in June.

Hamas Forces Interfered With Aid Distribution, U.N. Says

A raid by armed personnel led the World Food Program to suspend its operations in one part of Gaza, the U.N. said. Hamas disputed the accusations.

Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Install Ahmadinejad, Iran’s Former President, as Leader

The yearslong effort to groom the former Iranian president as an intelligence asset culminated in a dramatic effort to take him to a Mossad safe house in Iran in the early days of the war. But the plan fell apart.

South China Morning Post

UK bans support for Iran’s IRGC and a linked group over antisemitic attacks in Britain

Britain banned support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a linked group on Monday following a series of antisemitic attacks, using new powers designed to stop the use of state-sponsored proxies. The government and intelligence…

UK’s Burnham set to be PM after securing more Labour MPs’ support

Andy Burnham took another significant step on Monday towards becoming Britain’s next prime minister, netting additional Labour MPs’ nominations to give him an unassailable lead in the ruling party’s leadership contest. The veteran politician, w…

Will Manila and Hanoi’s maritime deal challenge Beijing in the South China Sea?

A decade after Beijing rejected the ruling by The Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration on its South China Sea claims, rival nations continue to manoeuvre for control. In the second of our series on the anniversary, Alyssa Chen explores how deepen…

Why China is seriously cultivating AI entertainment

China’s artificial intelligence ambitions tend to be depicted in the news as predominantly related to defence, large language models and semiconductors. But one emerging use case for AI revolves around a market projected to grow to US$441 billion b…

US National Science Foundation to ban projects with flagged Chinese institutions

The United States’ National Science Foundation (NSF) is set to ban collaborations with Chinese research institutions designated as restricted entities, as well as their employees, under a new policy that moves away from seeking to balance security…

The Straits Times

UAE says Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, one sailor killed

UAE said the tankers were targeted in the southern lane of the strait while in Omani waters.

Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed

The letter opens a new 60-day window to use the military in the region without congressional approval.

Trump says US attacking Iran capabilities related to Strait of Hormuz

Trump also said that it could be that there are Iranian drones in Cuba.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 14, 2026

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 14, 2026…

Americans expect prolonged US-Iran war as ceasefire falters: Poll

Half of the 1,019 US adults surveyed said they believe the war has not been worth its costs.

Sydney Morning Herald

Sam Neill shares his dream for the world

A clip of Sam Neill sharing his "dream" of a peaceful, dull, and news-free life in an interview for the 10,000 Dreams project by filmmaker Fraser Grut is being widely shared after his death.

Australia news LIVE: US to ‘guard’ Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire with Iran collapses; PM to deliver major speech on AI

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

US launches more Iran strikes after Trump orders new blockade of Strait of Hormuz, vows to charge fee

Donald Trump’s plan to charge ships to use the strait would be a marked departure from the US’ previous insistence that passage through the crucial waterway should be free and open for all.

Storm suffer finals setback with star half set for surgery

The Storm’s finals hopes have taken a huge hit, with their star playmaker sidelined for at least a month.

TechCrunch

How I Get Free Traffic from ChatGPT in 2025 (AIO vs SEO)

Three weeks ago, I tested something that completely changed how I think about organic traffic. I opened ChatGPT and asked a simple question: "What's the best course on building SaaS with WordPress?" The answer that appeared stopped me cold. My course…

Top 10 AI Tools That Will Transform Your Content Creation in 2025

Looking to level up your content creation game in 2025? You're in the right place! The digital landscape has evolved dramatically, and AI tools have become essential for creators who want to stay ahead of the curve. In this guide, I'll show you the t…

LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features

 In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh app…

Top 10 AI Tools in 2023 That Will Make Your Life Easier

 In this article, we explore the top 10 AI tools that are driving innovation and efficiency in various industries. These tools are designed to automate repetitive tasks, improve workflow, and increase productivity. The tools included in our list…

Top 10 AI Content Generator & Writer Tools in 2022

Are you looking for a way to create content that is both effective and efficient? If so, then you should consider using an AI content generator. AI content generators are a great way to create content that is both engaging and relevant to your audien…

Wall Street Journal

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.

Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes

Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.

Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack

Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.

Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response

The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.

Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City

Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.

Wired

The Best Movies to Stream This Month (July 2026)

Project Hail Mary, They Will Kill You, and The Long Walk are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.

Sam Neill Inspired a Generation of Scientists

The actor, who died at age 78 on Monday, embodied a passionate approach to research and positive masculinity in his role as paleontologist Alan Grant in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park.

Siri AI Is Becoming Apple’s Everything Tool

Apple’s revamped Siri is more than a voice assistant; it’s now the backbone of the iPhone user experience. You can try it now through the iOS 27 public beta.

The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It

The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why.

Wi-Fi 8 Explained: Features, Release Date, and More

Chipset makers and router manufacturers are talking about Wi-Fi 8, but what is the new standard, and when will it arrive?

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