The Guardian

Big Bear’s missing bald eagle believed to have been found alive but injured

Bald eagle found hurt in California after fight with other birds, says group, as eagle called Jackie not seen on camerasA beloved female bald eagle missing for several days in California’s Big Bear Lake is believed to have been found alive but injured after a fight with other birds, according to the advocacy group that operates a live, viral nestcam.Friends of Bear Valley said on Facebook on Sunday that observers first spotted the eagle on the ground last Thursday, then witnessed it involved a “

general  Jul 20, 2026

The Guardian

Trump acknowledges that jet from Qatar lacks defensive systems of Air Force One

US president says $400m plane will be ‘maxed out’ with appropriate protections but doesn’t give further detailsDonald Trump acknowledged on Sunday that the Boeing jet given to him by Qatar cannot match the defensive armor of a true presidential aircraft, telling reporters it will soon be grounded so engineers can “max it out” with the protections it was never built with.The admission came as Trump touched down in Washington on the jet, fresh off a trip to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where he

general  Jul 20, 2026

The Guardian

Double murder accused strangled his Devon cellmate while awaiting trial

Jury in Winchester is told James Desborough was convicted in March of murdering Steven Kempster A fan of a TV show about serial killers strangled a cellmate in prison while awaiting trial for allegedly murdering two men and hiding their remains in Cornish woodland, a jury has heard.James Desborough, 40, is accused of killing Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman and concealing parts of their bodies in the dense undergrowth close to his cabin near St Austell. Continue reading...

general  Jul 20, 2026

The Guardian

Russian attack on Odesa kills three after Ukraine targets Moscow with drones overnight – Europe live

Moscow targets southern city after the Russian capital was hit by 400 drones in response to one of the war’s biggest attacks on Kyiv at the weekendThere is also a bit more from Reuters on the context – and the significance – of these continued strikes on ships:“Both Russia and Ukraine are major grain exporters, and ​the renewed violence on this route has ​raised concerns about supply.Ukraine, which in recent ​seasons accounted for about 6% of global wheat exports and about 11% of global corn ​ex

general  Jul 20, 2026

The Guardian

Avengers: Doomsday trailer reveals star-packed Marvel adventure

The first full look at the big-budget December tentpole features returning heroes such as Chris Hemsworth, Patrick Stewart, Florence Pugh and Chris EvansThe first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has been released online offering a look at Marvel’s big-budget big hope.“Something’s coming, something we may not be able to deter,” is the first line heard in the new preview which proceeds to bring back multiple characters from various Marvel movies and universes. Continue reading...

general  Jul 20, 2026

BBC World

Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify

Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.

general  Jul 20, 2026

BBC World

Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader

The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.

general  Jul 20, 2026

The Guardian

Louisiana communities are left in the dark on toxic air – and industry helped keep it that way

Lawmakers weakened community air monitoring as industry pushed back against greater scrutinyKimbrelle Kyereh lives just a few hundred feet from the massive chemical storage tanks in St Rose, in south-eastern Louisiana. Oily fumes sometimes drift into her home, bringing headaches, nausea and insomnia. On one such night, she grabbed her son at 3am and fled to an all-night Ihop.In 2023, after years of coping with the noxious odors, Kyereh began collecting air samples in her yard for a local environ

general  Jul 20, 2026

The Guardian

Toronto film festival: Helen Mirren, Chris Rock and Seth Rogen lead lineup

The 51st edition of the Canadian festival will also feature world premieres starring Taron Egerton, Amanda Seyfried and Chase InfinitiWorld premieres of films led by Helen Mirren, Seth Rogen and Chris Rock lead the lineup for this year’s Toronto film festival.The September festival, taking place after the Venice film festival, has previously seen the premieres of Oscar-winning movies such as Green Book, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Still Alice, Dallas Buyers Club and Silver Linings Playbook. Continue

general  Jul 20, 2026

The Guardian

‘My shirt is wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions

Drivers in West Midlands say buses ‘unbearable’ during heatwaves, raising employee and passenger safety fearsBus drivers in the West Midlands have spoken out about the “horrendous” working conditions they have experienced during heatwaves, which led to 40C temperatures in their cabs.The UK was hit by high temperatures and dry weather in three successive heatwaves, in which temperatures topped 37C in June, when the country recorded its hottest ever June day. Last week, the Met Office warned clima

general  Jul 20, 2026

WSJ World News

U.K.’s New Leader Andy Burnham Bets Big Government Can Save the Country

Investors expect higher taxes and more borrowing from Britain’s new prime minister, who paints himself as a working-class outsider.

general  Jul 20, 2026

The Guardian

First Thing: US continues attacks on Iran ‘in honor’ of dead service members | Martin Belam

The US launches a ninth night of strikes targeting Iran. Plus, the glorious art deco LA Central Library celebrates 100 yearsGood morning. The US launched a ninth night of strikes targeting Iran early Monday, after announcing the death of another American service member – the third in recent days. Donald Trump said the new attacks were “in honor” of the dead. Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of “unforgettable lessons” if the US kept attacking.Trump has threatened to target Iran’s po

general  Jul 20, 2026

BBC World

‘All I think about is her’: Families demand answers as Nigeria's boat disasters keep happening

Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.

general  Jul 20, 2026

BBC World

Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans

The three-year-old brother of Yamal has been hailed one of Spain's World Cup breakout stars by fans

general  Jul 20, 2026

WSJ World News

Canada Inflation Cools to 2.8% in June as Gasoline Decelerates

The consumer-price index fell 0.4% in June, representing the steepest decline in 18 months and cooling the annual rate 0.4 percentage point to 2.8%, Statistics Canada said.

general  Jul 20, 2026

NY Times World

What Happens Behind the Scenes Once Burnham Enters 10 Downing Street

Calls with foreign leaders, cabinet appointments and writing the “letters of last resort”: Andy Burnham’s first hours and days in office will be busy.

general  Jul 20, 2026

BBC World

Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia

The parents of the four naturally-conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said.

general  Jul 20, 2026

WSJ World News

Iran War Mediators Push for Traction on a New Ceasefire

Regional powers are worried about rising economic damage and the risk of escalation, but still face the challenge of getting the combatants on board.

general  Jul 20, 2026

The Guardian

Strategic move by Magyar as he picks chess prodigy for president

Judit Polgár to discuss role with prime minister, who says Hungary needs someone the whole nation is proud ofHungary’s prime minister, Péter Magyar, has announced plans to ask Judit Polgár, widely considered the greatest female chess player of all time, to take on the largely ceremonial role of president.Magyar said he would meet Polgár on Monday to discuss the matter. “Our country needs unity, peace and a president that all Hungarians can be proud of,” he wrote on social media. “Judit Polgár’s

general  Jul 20, 2026

WSJ World News

EU Says Construction Companies, Trade Bodies Likely Formed Pricing Cartel

Ten chemical groups and three trade bodies operated a cartel to raise prices following the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the commission said it provisionally found.

general  Jul 20, 2026