The Guardian

Lindsey Graham’s funeral ceremonies to begin with Netanyahu and Zelenskyy in attendance

Memorials for the Republican senator to start in US Capitol as Israeli and Ukrainian leaders are set to meet with TrumpTwo days of funeral ceremonies for Lindsey Graham, the late South Carolina Republican senator, will begin in Washington on Tuesday, with mourners set to include Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Both leaders will also meet Donald Trump at the White House. Continue reading...

general  Jul 28, 2026

The Guardian

Alarm as Florida rushes to carry out ‘incredibly rare’ double execution

Rights groups condemn secrecy surrounding killings and say hurry to execute raises chance of ‘torturous’ deathsFlorida is preparing on Tuesday to carry out the state’s first double execution within a single day since the start of the modern era of the US death penalty in 1976.Barring last-minute legal intervention, James Duckett, 68, is scheduled to die by lethal injection at noon on Tuesday at Florida state prison near Starke. Six hours later, Dominick Occhicone, 80, faces the same fate. Contin

general  Jul 28, 2026

BBC World

Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation

The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.

general  Jul 28, 2026

NY Times World

As U.S. Pauses Strikes, Iran Is No Rush to Resume Cease-Fire Talks

Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump and have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say.

general  Jul 28, 2026

NY Times World

France and Spain Race to Tamp Down Wildfires Before Heat Wave Hits

Faced with unprecedented blazes, firefighters in both countries are using a brief window of opportunity to bring the flames under control before temperatures spike.

general  Jul 28, 2026

WSJ World News

Britain Is a Political Mess. At Least There’s ‘Hot Podium Guy.’

Through seven years of extraordinary political upheaval, Tobias Gough has served as a rare—and chiseled—symbol of institutional continuity.

general  Jul 28, 2026

WSJ World News

Even at War, Ukrainian Society Keeps Presidential Power in Check

Zelensky has repeatedly changed course after street protests, in a contrast with Putin’s one-man rule.

general  Jul 28, 2026

WSJ World News

Britain Is a Political Mess. At Least There’s ‘Hot Podium Guy.’

Through seven years of extraordinary political upheaval, Tobias Gough has served as a rare—and chiseled—symbol of institutional continuity.

general  Jul 28, 2026

NY Times World

Live Updates: 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan

Fires and injuries were reported after the quake in Kumamoto Prefecture, according to Japan’s state broadcaster. A tsunami warning was lifted.

general  Jul 28, 2026

NY Times World

Fresh Clashes Erupt in Pakistani Kashmir on First Day of Contested Vote

Dozens have died in recent weeks ahead of a weekslong regional election, officials said. A banned civil rights group said supporters died in conflicts with the police.

general  Jul 28, 2026

BBC World

Zidane confirmed as new France manager

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team.

general  Jul 28, 2026

The Guardian

Ariana Grande sues hackers who allegedly sold unreleased music and photos online

Pop star aims to use legal process to name ‘wrongdoers who hide in the shadows and wreak technological havoc with impunity’Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against hackers who she alleges have stolen unreleased music, as well as private photos and video footage, and sold them online.Grande filed the lawsuit in a Los Angeles court on Monday. It doesn’t name the hackers, who are referred to with the generic name John Doe. Grande will look to have them identified during the legal process “in order

general  Jul 28, 2026

The Guardian

AI sell-off intensifies as investors ditch chip stocks

Samsung and SK Hynix fall by more than 10% amid renewed fears over AI spending and Chinese competitionBusiness live – latest updatesThe sell-off in AI stocks has intensified, driving South Korea’s stock market down to its lowest level in three months.Investors continued to ditch chip stocks on Tuesday, amid rising concerns about the huge amount of borrowing among AI companies to fund their datacentre expansion plans. Continue reading...

general  Jul 28, 2026

NY Times World

‘We Are Not Learning Anything’: India’s Gen Z Rage Is a Test for Modi

As India’s huge youth population surges, the government faces pressure to fix an education system that leaves many ill-prepared for university, let alone for the workplace.

general  Jul 28, 2026

NY Times World

How Do You Move 30 Beluga Whales? With Cranes, Planes and Anti-Anxiety Medicine.

Relocating the whales from a closed marine attraction in Canada to aquariums in the United States and Spain requires coordination, permits and a police escort.

general  Jul 28, 2026

The Guardian

After 48 hours of acrimony, Ben Carroll’s U-turn for the ages needs to set Victoria on a new course

The newly minted premier must convince voters that he doesn’t represent more of the sameWill a new premier save Victorian Labor? - Full Story podcastWho is Ben Carroll?Ben Carroll had hoped to quietly rise to the top job. Instead, he became Victoria’s 50th premier after 48 hours of heated confrontations and shouting matches, all as the public watched on.It was his first confrontation against the premier, and he emerged from it relatively unscathed. Continue reading...

general  Jul 28, 2026

The Guardian

Security firm linked to ICE crackdown in US reports UK revenue slump after asylum centre contract ends

MTC provided security at heavily criticised Manston centre in Kent and could now make £500m managing the siteA private security company linked to Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown reported a slump in UK revenues after losing an asylum centre contract but could make £500m managing the same facility until 2036.Management & Training Corporation (MTC) said sales fell from £28.4m to £17.6m in 2025 after its contract to provide “security and care” at the heavily criticised Manston site in Kent

general  Jul 28, 2026

NY Times World

Cubans Aren’t Sleeping in Sweltering Blackouts

Our reporter Jack Nicas visits a sweltering Cuba where, six months into the Trump administration’s oil blockade, people struggle to sleep with no electricity for fans or air-conditioning.

general  Jul 28, 2026

NY Times World

Beyond Amsterdam and Venice: 6 Delightful European Canal Cities

From culture in Hamburg to sweet confections in Aveiro, the charms of these places are revealed as you drift down uncrowded waterways.

general  Jul 28, 2026

Washington Post World

Russia closes window for dissent as Ukraine’s attacks stir public dismay

The government in Moscow is coming under increasing pressure over Ukraine’s relentless drone strikes. Ukraine’s president is due to meet in Washington with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

general  Jul 28, 2026