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

Bloomberg Markets

El Niño and Iran War Team Up in a Food Squeeze

US consumers are already on edge after prices never fell from post-Covid inflation.

business  Jul 13, 2026

Variety

Jay-Z’s Third Yankee Stadium Concert Plagued by Hours-Long Delay After Security Breach

Jay-Z’s third and most hotly anticipated concert at Yankee Stadium on Sunday night was plagued by a nearly four-hour delay, apparently due to fans rushing the venue’s gates. At the time of this article’s publication, Jay-Z’s bandmembers had taken the stage at around 11:50 p.m. ET, although it was unclear whether the show would go […]

entertainment  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

Yahoo Finance

No SpaceX, No Tesla? No Problem for These ‘Ex-Elon’ ETFs

business  Jul 13, 2026

Yahoo Finance

New Memory ETFs Look to Cache In on DRAM’s Historic Success

business  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