BBC Sport

Alvarez's stunning strike gives Argentina lead against 10-man Switzerland

Argentina retake the lead in their quarter-final against Switzerland through a stunning strike from Julian Alvarez during extra-time in Kansas City.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

Financial Times

Stranded pollock prompt EU to delay fish import controls for US

System introduced to crack down on illegal fishing has left cargoes stuck in docks for days

business  Jul 12, 2026

Financial Times

Quantum is exciting, but watch out for the Schrödinger’s cat bounce

The ‘fault tolerant’ computer — one that is acceptably error-free — is still some time away

business  Jul 12, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The Westies review – this violent New York mob drama is like Peaky Blinders meets The Sopranos

Expect bloody chaos in this drama about a real-life 80s Irish-American gang – featuring JK Simmons as a gang leader – and their dealings with an Italian-American crime family The Peaky Blinders effect lingers on. More than a decade after Tommy Shelby’s debut, TV still loves a real-life gangster crew, especially with Blinders creator Steven Knight having recently repeated the based-on-truth trick with A Thousand Blows. What other IRL historical crime crews are still available? All this time, the

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Financial Times

Russia closes in on city that made the Kremlin glitter

Kostyantynivka in eastern Ukraine produced the red glass in Moscow landmarks. Now Putin is reducing it to rubble

business  Jul 12, 2026

Financial Times

The EU has ways out of its budget trap

Side agreements and special purpose funds could bypass the usual trench warfare

business  Jul 12, 2026

Financial Times

It pays to kiss up and kick down

But treating colleagues badly might not be quite as helpful as some of the worst offenders think

business  Jul 12, 2026

Financial Times

China cracks down on top ratings for corporate bonds

Regulators pressure agencies to limit triple-A designations for higher-interest borrowers

business  Jul 12, 2026

Financial Times

Airbnb lures fans from US hotels after World Cup marketing push

Hotel bookings fall short of expectations as price-conscious fans opt to stay in American homes

business  Jul 12, 2026

Financial Times

Big Tech to face fines for consumer protection failures, says EU official

Justice commissioner Michael McGrath says Brussels seeks to strengthen social media safeguards

business  Jul 12, 2026

Financial Times

Big private equity firms pull in more cash as winners take all

Shrinking pool of recipients points to coming wave of so-called zombie firms

business  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Sport

Pimblett makes title claim with 52-second win at UFC 329

Liverpool's Paddy Pimblett submits Benoit Saint-Denis in just 52 seconds at UFC 329 to strengthen his claim for a lightweight title shot.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

ESPN

Bellingham backs England stars after Tuchel fury

Jude Bellingham praised England's fighting spirit and ability to "win dirty" after coach Thomas Tuchel criticized their performance in beating Norway on Saturday.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Sport

Argentina provide reality check for Wales

After back-to-back Test wins against Italy and Fiji, Wales were well beaten in San Juan with Argentina more than good value for their 35-21 victory.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Sport

Argentina take lead through Mac Allister's 'beautiful header'

Alexis Mac Allister heads Argentina into an early lead during their quarter-final against Switzerland at the Kansas City Stadium.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

ESPN

Sanchez returns to All-Star form in Phillies' win

Rebounding from a start in which he allowed a career-worst nine earned runs in just 3 1/3 innings Monday, All-Star Cristopher Sanchez struck out seven in seven innings, as the Phillies ended the Tigers' six-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Saturday.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

Science Daily

Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease

Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people. The research suggests that patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation who take SSRI antidepressants and carry a specific genetic variant may develop severe valve damage sooner, potentially requiring surgery at a younger age.

science  Jul 12, 2026

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