The Guardian

Struggling pub landlords given a lifeline by England’s World Cup heroes

One manager expects takings to treble during England’s semi-final with Argentina on Wednesday; while national sales are up 10%The beleaguered pub sector is getting a boost from England’s World Cup run, with some landlords reporting roaring sales as anticipation builds for a bumper night on Wednesday for the semi-final clash with Argentina.Lisa Mayall, the manager of the British Oak in Kingswinford near Dudley in the West Midlands, was jubilant after England’s 2-1 win against Norway on Saturday n

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

UNSW academic subjected to Nazi salutes in class, antisemitism commission hears

Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion hears lived experiences of Jewish students and academicsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn academic at UNSW was subjected to Nazi salutes by students in his business class, the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion has heard.The fourth block of hearings, taking place in Melbourne this week, is examining the lived experiences of Jewish students and

general  Jul 13, 2026

BBC World

Watch: At the scene where Bangkok's deadly bar fire unfolded

The BBC’s South East Asia correspondent visits the site where at least 27 people were killed during a bar fire in Thailand.

general  Jul 13, 2026

BBC World

US launches new attacks on Iran, killing one person, state media reports

Within hours of the fresh US strikes, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain, as escalating attacks cast strain interim deal.

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Is the most popular song played on Australian radio stations the product of generative AI?

Josh Fawaz’s song, a cover of Like a Prayer, has raised questions over how generative AI is being used in music and whether it should be declaredAn Australian producer has gone from a little-known artist to a viral sensation in a matter of months, with his hit song catapulting onto global charts and receiving thousands of radio spins.There’s just one problem: music experts and other musicians are questioning whether he produced it. They claim Josh Fawaz’s most popular song, a cover of Madonna’s

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Britons give classic round tomato the red card as coloured and vine varieties score

Premium cherry-on-the-vine are poised to take top spot in Britain’s £1bn-a-year tomato marketFor a long time the classic round, red tomato has dominated British salads and sandwiches, but its supremacy is coming under threat as sales of rainbow colours and the upmarket rival “cherry on the vine” take off.“Non-red tomatoes” sales are up 21% this year, a growth rate that far exceeds the overall market, according to Paul Faulkner, of Evesham Vale Growers. Continue reading...

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

Why Young People in China Are Buying Feelings

Young people in China are increasingly anxious about the future and spending on feel-good experiences and products that provide “emotional value.” A companion hiker and cosplayer show what it’s like to be part of this booming consumer market.

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

Japan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West

Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is breaking with World War II-era limits on security.

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

It’s the Scent of Manure to Most, but ‘the Smell of Money’ to Them

The Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help.

general  Jul 13, 2026

NY Times World

Japan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West

Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is breaking with World War II-era limits on security.

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Swedish MEP files police complaint accusing Danish colleague of racist hate speech

Abir Al-Sahlani targeted on social media after condemning anti-immigration chants in European parliamentA Swedish MEP has filed a police complaint accusing a fellow MEP of racist hate speech after she was targeted on social media over her condemnation of far-right, anti-immigration chants in the European parliament.The complaint, which was filed last week with police in Sweden, relates to the aftermath last month of the decision by some rightwing MEPs to erupt in chants of “send them back” follo

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Mastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’

Alleged thieves in October 2025 robbery damaged a gem-encrusted crown worn in the 19th century by Empress EugénieTwo men suspected of making off with €88m (£75m) worth of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris last October have reportedly told investigators that the alleged mastermind behind the heist was disappointed by the haul and thought “they could have taken more”.The French newspaper Le Monde cited transcripts of the alleged thieves’ questioning last month by two investigating judge

general  Jul 13, 2026

BBC World

Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris

It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Jana Armstrong’s former partner appears in court charged with murder after body found near Toowoomba

Dharminder Singh ‘asserts his innocence’, lawyer tells reporters, amid outpouring of grief for young mother in Queensland cityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe former partner of a woman whose body was found near Toowoomba at the weekend has appeared in court for the first time after being charged with her murder.Dharminder Singh covered his face and appeared to sob as he appeared in Toowoomba magistrates court via

general  Jul 13, 2026

WSJ World News

Forget France: China Is the New Foie Gras Champion

The Asian country makes 11,000 tons of the bird-liver delicacy annually—and it costs a little more than half the French kind.

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Fire bomber planes battle Fointaineblue forest blaze near Paris

Wildfire quickly burnt more than 800 hectares, with villages evacuated, highway partly closed and high-speed rail disruptedFrench officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region on Sunday after a “very virulent” fire of “exceptional scale” erupted in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest about 60km (40 miles) south-east of the capital.The fire began late afternoon in the one-time royal hunting preserve that today is dotted with quiet villages. It raced across 800 hectares (2,000 acres)

general  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

US launches new wave of strikes against Iran as Tehran says diplomacy has proven ‘futile’

American and Iranian forces exchange heavy missile and drone attacks over control of strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on truceThe US military has launched a new wave of attacks against Iran amid the escalating standoff over the strait of Hormuz, with Tehran saying the latest strikes had “rendered futile” all the diplomatic efforts of the past few months.The US military began launching more strikes against Iran at 9pm GMT on Sunday, US Central Command (Centcom) said on X, “to continue degrad

general  Jul 13, 2026

WSJ World News

Inside Lindsey Graham’s Final Mission: Saving Ukraine

The longtime South Carolina lawmaker returned home from an arduous overseas trip to relish a last moment of political triumph.

general  Jul 13, 2026

BBC World

British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire

At least 13 people, including five believed to be Britons, were killed by Thursday's wildfire in Spain's Almeria province.

general  Jul 13, 2026

BBC World

How Indian scientists are mapping the brain's last frontier

India's new brainstem atlas offers scientists an unprecedented map of one of the brain's least known regions.

general  Jul 13, 2026