The Guardian

EU accused of dragging its feet over ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Foreign ministers will discuss options on Monday but decision on imports is not expected for months The EU has been accused of dragging its feet over upholding international law, on the eve of a long-awaited debate about banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements.EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday will discuss a possible ban on imports from the settlements, against an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where a UN inquiry found Israel to be committing a genocide, and surgin

general  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Sport

'We should all be excited' - Messi set for first England meeting

Lionel Messi is set for his first match against England after Argentina beat Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Sport

McGregor injured 69 seconds into UFC comeback

Conor McGregor's return to the octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329 lasts just 69 seconds after the Irishman suffers a knee injury.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Sport

Argentina set up England semi-final with extra-time victory over Switzerland

Argentina set up a World Cup semi-final with England after scoring twice in extra-time to beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Sport

Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next

Jude Bellingham against dazzled England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time records.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Sport

Embolo sent off as result of mistaken identity rule

Switzerland's Breel Embolo becomes first player to be sent off as a result of a new law for mistaken identity at the World Cup.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Westies’ Review: J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver Lead MGM+’s Handsome but Generic Gangster Drama

The drama about the conflicts within and between Irish and Italian crime organizations in 1980s New York hails from 'Narcos' and 'Godfather of Harlem' co-creator Chris Brancato.

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Variety

Jay-Z Celebrates ‘The Blueprint’ 25th Anniversary With Eminem, Pharrell Williams and Slick Rick at Yankee Stadium

Jay-Z was almost entirely truthful to the source material for his 25th anniversary Yankee Stadium show on Saturday to celebrate “The Blueprint,” setting guests artists to high wattage but low frequency as he trotted out Eminem, Pharrell Williams and Slick Rick for a curtailed 90-minute set. The Brooklyn native had already established a tall precedent […]

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Science Daily

Scientists finally solved the mystery of Earth's greatest mass extinction

Why do beaches today have seashells from clams and snails instead of brachiopods? A new study suggests the answer lies in Earth's greatest mass extinction, when warming oceans and falling oxygen levels wiped out animals that couldn't adapt. Species with body plans and metabolisms better suited to the changing conditions survived and went on to dominate the seas, offering a glimpse of how modern marine life could respond to climate change.

science  Jul 12, 2026

NY Times World

As India Erases Its Colonial Past, Delhi’s Elite Feel Targeted

India’s government wants to shut down Delhi’s Gymkhana Club, which the prime minister calls a vestige of colonialism. Some members suspect a different motive.

general  Jul 12, 2026

NY Times Business

How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies

Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit finds the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.

business  Jul 12, 2026

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