Bloomberg Markets

US and Iran Trade Fresh Strikes, Dispute Whether Hormuz Is Open

The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes overnight into Monday as they continued their tit-for-tat attacks while issuing conflicting declarations over whether the Strait of Hormuz was open to shipping.

business  Jul 13, 2026

BBC Sport

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 36

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

sports  Jul 13, 2026

BBC Sport

'Out of this world!' - Best shots of Wimbledon 2026

Enjoy the best shots of Wimbledon 2026, featuring Great Britain's Arthur Fery, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and more.

sports  Jul 13, 2026

BBC Sport

These are unprecedented times for England - enjoy them

A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England belong.

sports  Jul 13, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

South Africa Plans First Strategic Oil Boost Since Apartheid Era

South Africa plans to increase its strategic oil reserves for the first time since the apartheid government stockpiled crude, adding to measures across the continent to mitigate supply shocks.

business  Jul 13, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Global Funds Return to Indian Stocks With $1 Billion in Buying

Foreign investors poured more than $1 billion into Indian equities last week, with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. predicting further inflows as a stable currency and improved earnings expectations prompt funds to add to their holdings.

business  Jul 13, 2026

The Guardian Culture

TV tonight: Chris Packham’s wondrous series about evolution

His epic exploration starts with the mystery of the African elephant. Plus: top prankster Oobah Butler takes on the housing crisis. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC TwoChris Packham begins his wondrous five-part series next to a Kenyan watering hole, laughing with pleasurable astonishment at the awesome creation that is the African elephant. Nobody would design an animal like that, so how did it evolve? The answer is an epic 4bn-year-old story of hunger, conflict and Earth-shaking natur

entertainment  Jul 13, 2026

BBC Sport

The hardest test - Wales need reaction in South Africa

Josh Adams says Wales face the toughest test of their progress under Steve Tandy when facing South Africa in the Nations Championship.

sports  Jul 13, 2026

Financial Times

Global stocks fall as US-Iran hostilities escalate

New clashes over Strait of Hormuz control put investors in ‘risk-off’ mode

business  Jul 13, 2026

ESPN

Dybantsa nets 23 in potential summer league finale...

In what could be his last game of summer league, No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa scored 23 points to go along with seven rebounds, helping the Washington Wizards remain undefeated with a 104-85 victory over the Sacramento Kings Sunday night in Las Vegas.

sports  Jul 13, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China’s Oil Imports May Be Set to Recover as Stockpiling Returns

China’s crude imports look poised to recover from a months-long slump as the country relaxes fuel export curbs, raises run rates and snaps up prompt Middle East supplies, with analysts and traders forecasting a return to strategic stockpiling later this year.

business  Jul 13, 2026

BBC World

The SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there?

A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.

general  Jul 13, 2026

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 Science

Young crescent moon to meet Venus in evening twilight

Alignment will be one of the prettiest naked-eye sights of the month, if the sky is clearTwo celestial beauties line up on Friday when the young crescent moon meets brilliant Venus in the evening twilight. It will be one of the prettiest naked-eye sights of the month, so long, of course, as the clouds behave.The chart shows the view looking west from London at 10pm BST. By that time the sun will have set but the sky will still be bright with summer twilight. Continue reading...

science  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

Bloomberg Markets

Markets Weigh Fresh US Strikes on Iran | The Asia Trade 7/13/2026

"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Singapore with Shery Ahn and Avril Hong, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 13, 2026

Science Daily

Scientists discover a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease

Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early findings suggest that keeping gums healthy could play a role in reducing the risk of this serious heart condition.

science  Jul 13, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Base Metals Decline as US, Iran Flare-Up Clouds Demand Outlook

Base metals retreated after renewed hostilities between the US and Iran fueled concerns over global economic growth, clouding the outlook for industrial commodities.

business  Jul 13, 2026

Variety

Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane Present Ravi Muppa’s ‘Incognito’ as New YouTube Shorts Channel Launches (EXCLUSIVE)

Indian auteurs Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane have joined forces again to spotlight writer-director Ravi Muppa’s short film “Incognito,” the debut release on shorts-only YouTube channel titled Oh Flip Shorts that is launching July 15. The channel arrives courtesy of producer Ranjan Singh, with Kashyap serving as curator. The plan calls for a fresh short […]

entertainment  Jul 13, 2026