Bloomberg Markets

Bahoshy: Mideast Venture Funding Plunges in 1H

Private capital data platform, Magnitt, says Middle East venture funding fell 22% in the first half of the year, with actual deal count plunging by 41%. Many of the deals were signed before the US-Israel attacks on Iran. CEO Philip Bahoshy told Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa that the real test will hit this summer. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 13, 2026

BBC World

Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead

Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides have hit large parts of the country.

general  Jul 13, 2026

Variety

Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star, Dies at 78

Sam Neill, the versatile actor whose career of more than 50 years was highlighted by his three appearances in the blockbuster “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World” franchises, died on July 13 in Sydney, Australia. He was 78. “It is with immense sadness that the whānau [family] of Sam Neill share the news of his passing […]

entertainment  Jul 13, 2026

ESPN

Fever beat Aces again as Clark has 12 in 24 mins

The Fever beat the defending champion Aces in Las Vegas for the second time in eight days. Caitlin Clark, who has been dealing with back issues, played 24 minutes and finished with 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

sports  Jul 13, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Healthcare Looks Ready to Star in Rotation Trade

A compelling argument is growing for healthcare stocks to be among the big winners in the rotation to more defensive parts of the market as the sector’s outlook improves.

business  Jul 13, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Sam Neill, Actor in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ Dies at 78

The pride of New Zealand and Australia also starred in ‘My Brilliant Career,’ ‘Dead Calm,’ ‘In the Mouth of Madness,’ ‘The Final Conflict’ and ‘Event Horizon.’

entertainment  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The Anniversary by Andrea Bajani review – meet the wearily predictable parents

Therapy brings childhood trauma to light in this ambitious tale of family rupture – a smash hit in Italy that fails to live up to its hypeA son leaves home for university and goes on to pay fortnightly visits to his parents for 20 years, dreading every encounter because of the oppressive control exerted by his father and the self-effacing passivity of his mother. Then one day, he changes his phone number and cuts off all contact. Andrea Bajani’s The Anniversary is written from the perspective of

entertainment  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian Culture

A beautiful portrait of the musical instrument in danger of extinction: best podcasts of the week

Food writer and music enthusiast Ruby Tandoh details a tender picture of the existential threat to the lute. Plus, a joyous celebration of the great outdoors with Caitlin Moran and Adam FrostThis indie “audio magazine” brings together documentaries of all stripes, the common thread being a sense of experimentation. The third issue features food writer Ruby Tandoh detailing a quietly beautiful portrait of the lute, an instrument on the brink of extinction, while Jess Shane revisits a groundbreaki

entertainment  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian Culture

A Year in London review – fashion student hits it off with her professor in frothy lesbian romcom

An Italian on an exchange to the glamorous UK capital gets involved with a sophisticated older woman in a tale of soap opera sillinessA year is about how long this very quaint film feels, although there are moments when the soap opera silliness, the photo-love yearning and the wooden Google-translate line readings are reasonably entertaining.Olivia (Nina Pons) is a young fashion student from southern Italy who gets the chance of a lifetime to spend a year in our glamorous capital at the “London

entertainment  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

More than 16,000 refugees unable to reunite with families in UK, says Refugee Council

Suspension of family reunion route has left many stuck in conflict zones or using people smugglers to reach safetyMore than 16,000 refugees have been unable to reunite with families in the UK, leaving them either stuck in conflict zones or resorting to using people-smugglers to reach safety, according to the Refugee Council.The government suspended the refugee family reunion route last September. It allowed a person granted refugee status to apply to bring immediate family members such as a spou

general  Jul 13, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Bridgepoint Buys Large Stake in Danish Drone Firm UMag Solutions

UK-listed private capital firm Bridgepoint Group is acquiring a majority stake in UMag Solutions ApS, a Danish defense technology company, adding to a raft of deals involving dronemakers.

business  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park films, Peaky Blinders and The Piano, dies aged 78

New Zealand actor built career as dashing romantic leads and charismatic villains across film and televisionSam Neill’s 20 best performancesSam Neill, the versatile New Zealand actor whose career spanned Oscar winners and blockbusters such as The Piano and Jurassic Park, has died aged 78.The actor’s death was announced on Monday in a statement shared on his Instagram account. No cause of death was given, but Neill had only recently revealed he was cancer-free after being diagnosed with stage thr

entertainment  Jul 13, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Tata Capital Enters Red-Hot Gold Loan Market Through Acquisition

Tata Capital Ltd., one of India’s biggest shadow lenders, is entering the country’s $194 billion gold loan market by acquiring a majority stake in Yogakshemam Loans Ltd., intensifying competition in the nation’s fastest-growing lending segment.

business  Jul 13, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China Rejects South China Sea Ruling on 10th Anniversary | The China Show 7/13/2026

“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and David Ingles give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 13, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

John Mulaney Makes History in Chicago, Brings Out David Letterman, Fred Armisen and Richard Kind

The Chicago native returned home to become the first comedian to perform at Wrigley Field, and he sold out the venue to boot, performing for one of the largest stand-up audiences ever.

entertainment  Jul 13, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

FTSE 100 Futures, Pound Fall as Iran Tensions Ramp Up

business  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian

Monday briefing: You ask the questions – is Britain ungovernable?

In today’s newsletter: Andy Beckett takes your questions – and mine – about where UK politics is at and where it’s headed, from leadership churn and policy choices to electoral reform and moreGood morning. This week, we anticipate the arrival of Britain’s seventh prime minister in the space of a decade. Barring a sequence of events too freakish to contemplate this early in the day, Andy Burnham will be declared Labour leader on Friday and invited to form a new government thereafter.Sceptical as

general  Jul 13, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

TSMC Sales Surge 36% in Fresh Sign of AI Spending Momentum

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported quarterly sales rose 36%, meeting high expectations and signaling global demand for AI hardware remains intact.

business  Jul 13, 2026

Yahoo Finance

TSMC posts record revenue in second quarter on AI demand

business  Jul 13, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jay-Z Addresses Three-Hour Delay at Yankee Stadium Concert, Says He Wanted to Avoid Fans Getting “Trampled”

"I'm really sorry for the inconvenience, but I had to make sure everyone was OK," the rapper said after his show started nearly four hours after its original expected start time.

entertainment  Jul 13, 2026