BBC Sport

Tuchel angry at 'lucky' and 'sloppy' England – can 'mentality' be enough?

England head coach Thomas Tuchel is praised by former England players for saying his players "got lucky" in World Cup quarter-final win over Norway – but match-winner Jude Bellingham disagrees.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

Science Daily

Why gold never tarnishes has finally been explained

Gold may have a secret self-defense system that helps it resist tarnishing. Researchers discovered that atoms on gold surfaces reorganize themselves into patterns that block oxygen from reacting with the metal, suppressing oxidation by up to a trillion-fold. Beyond explaining why gold jewelry stays bright for generations, the finding could help scientists create more powerful gold-based catalysts for manufacturing and clean energy.

science  Jul 12, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Pizza chain closing up to 50 locations after years of declines

business  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Politics

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe

A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire, police say.

politics  Jul 12, 2026

Financial Times

England beats Norway 2-1 to make World Cup semi-final

Jude Bellingham, one of football’s most versatile players, scores twice to take his team to the next round

business  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Sport

Did ball hit spidercam before England goal? Snicko says not - Norway unsure

Norway's World Cup campaign ends in a quarter-final defeat by England, but they leave frustrated, arguing that Jude Bellingham's equaliser should not have counted.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

ESPN

Brewers' Misiorowski (arm fatigue) to miss ASG

Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Pirates on Sunday because of arm fatigue and will also miss the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Philadelphia.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

NY Times World

Oil Prices Set for More Volatility After Latest Iranian Attack in Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil prices jumped above prewar levels this week, demonstrating Iran’s capacity to move energy prices by projecting power in the Strait of Hormuz.

general  Jul 12, 2026

Science Daily

Yale scientists may have found how Parkinson's disease spreads through the brain

Yale scientists discovered two neuron surface proteins that appear to help spread the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease. Blocking these proteins in mice dramatically reduced disease progression, offering a potential new target for future therapies.

science  Jul 12, 2026

ESPN

Steveson debuts in style, finishes Ellison in firs...

Gable Steveson flashed some skills on the feet and didn't require a single takedown in his first-round TKO win over Elisha Ellison on Saturday in his UFC debut.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

WSJ World News

Wagner’s Remnants Are Running an Opioid Empire in the Center of Africa

Russia absorbed much of the mercenary group, but several hundred have used the painkiller tramadol to build a new haven.

general  Jul 12, 2026

WSJ World News

Wagner’s Remnants Are Running an Opioid Empire in the Center of Africa

Russia absorbed much of the mercenary group, but several hundred have used the painkiller tramadol to build a new haven in the Central African Republic.

general  Jul 12, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Typhoon Bavi Weakens as Heavy Rain Spreads Across China

China’s National Meteorological Center said Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm on Sunday morning after making landfall in Zhejiang.

business  Jul 12, 2026

ESPN

Bellingham's big night eclipses anonymous Haaland ...

Jude Bellingham struck twice as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in extra time and reach the World Cup semifinals amid sweltering Florida heat.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

NY Times World

Toronto Police Search For Active Shooter After 2 Killed at Street Festival

The shooting disrupted a weekend Latino celebration where hundreds had gathered on Saturday evening.

general  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Sport

England 'got lucky' with disallowed goal

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney and Ellen White believe England "got lucky" after Torbjorn Heggem's second-half goal was ruled out for a foul on Elliott Anderson by Erling Haaland.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

NY Times World

Here’s a look at the heavy strikes in recent days.

general  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Sport

Pick your England XI for World Cup semi-final

England are through to the World Cup semi-finals, but who would you pick in your starting XI?

sports  Jul 12, 2026

BBC World

At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting

Police have urged the public to stay away from the area.

general  Jul 12, 2026

The Guardian

Toronto shooting: two dead and three injured as police search for active shooter

Police in the city in Canada urge public to stay away from Salsa on St Clair festival areaPolice in Toronto were searching for an active shooter on Saturday night after finding five people with gunshot wounds, two of whom were pronounced dead.Officers were called to the Salsa on St Clair festival, an area at St Clair Avenue West near Arlington Avenue that is lined with shops and restaurants, at 8.12pm over reports of a shooting with multiple injuries. Continue reading...

general  Jul 12, 2026