BBC Politics

Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says

Miatta Fahnbulleh says she expects people will have "more money in their pockets" if Burnham becomes PM.

politics  Jul 12, 2026

NY Times World

U.K. Police Make 2nd Arrest in Killing of Ex-Lawmaker

A 26-year-old man was detained on Saturday in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former Parliament member, the police said. Another man arrested on Friday was later released.

general  Jul 12, 2026

Yahoo Finance

The 3 Top Chip Stocks Investors Own on Robinhood

business  Jul 12, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Fun Home review – Alison Bechdel’s musical memoir feels every emotion

Royal Exchange, ManchesterA celebration of the cartoonist’s sexual awakening and queer identity as well as an investigation of darker family dynamics, this soulful show wears its heart on its sleeveThe “fun” in the title is short for funeral, a reference to the family undertaking business inherited by Alison Bechdel’s father. But there is some fun, too, in this heart-filled musical adaptation of the cartoonist’s illustrated memoir. First seen in the UK in 2018 and now revived by director Sarah F

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Sport

'Bowls her!' - Bell removes Rodrigues as England start well

Lauren Bell bowls Jemimah Rodrigues with a brilliant delivery to give England a small glimmer of hope on the morning of day three against India, with the tourists falling to 177-3, their lead just short of 300 in the off-one Test at Lord's.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

BBC Sport

Rice in bed for nearly three days before Norway game - Tuchel

England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice was in bed for most of the three days prior to the World Cup quarter-final win against Norway because of a sickness bug.

sports  Jul 12, 2026

NY Times World

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

The attack

general  Jul 12, 2026

Ars Technica

The real mystery behind Moana: After 1,700 years, why did Polynesians suddenly sail east?

New climate evidence adds context to these long voyages.

technology  Jul 12, 2026

Yahoo Finance

When is a retiree considered ‘wealthy’ in America? Here’s what the data shows (and what to do if you’re not there yet)

business  Jul 12, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Nomura Says AI Memory Demand Concerns Are Overdone as Supply Constraints Persist

business  Jul 12, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Sends a Blunt Warning to Wall Street. What Should Investors Do?

business  Jul 12, 2026

Yahoo Finance

He’s 65 With a 3.6% Mortgage and $62,000 Left. Paying It Off Before He Retires Could Feed the Social Security Tax Torpedo.

business  Jul 12, 2026

Yahoo Finance

He Put Gold in His IRA to Hedge Inflation. At 73, the RMD Forces Him to Sell the Precious Metal, and Taxes His Social Security.

business  Jul 12, 2026

Yahoo Finance

A Trump Account could make your kid a millionaire by 45—but financial experts say the app’s projections come with a catch

business  Jul 12, 2026

The Guardian Politics

UK must cap political donations to stop the rich buying influence | Heather Stewart

If Starmer won’t act then his successor should – by restricting the power of a small group of mega-donors Just as Nigel Farage kicks off a summer of “arguing with a bin”, as Rachel Reeves called it, Labour’s bill to clean up politics returns to the House of Commons this week.As more questions emerge about the financing of Reform and Farage’s mega-donor chums – through the brilliant reporting of Guardian colleagues – MPs should seize the opportunity to toughen it up. Continue reading...

politics  Jul 12, 2026

The Guardian

Experts warn of ways screwworm could spread in the US and new difficulties in keeping it at bay

Scientists worry that current eradication efforts won’t be able to contain parasitic infestation pushing into USWhen conservationists set up cameras in remote regions of Central American forests, they wanted to monitor illegal cattle movement, which can lead to deforestation. But in recent months, they discovered another alarming development: wildlife rapidly infected with the new world screwworm.It’s a warning sign of how the fly could spread in the US – and it signals new difficulties in pushi

general  Jul 12, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Nigel Farage is just one strand in the tangle of rightwing politicians and crypto investors | John Harris

These financiers want to remodel the UK into a form that suits them – one that could threaten to erode the barriers between crime and businessThis coming Tuesday, the government’s representation of the people bill comes back to the House of Commons for its third reading. It bundles up a multitude of measures, including an extension of the franchise to 16- and 17-year-olds and welcome changes to voter registration. But thanks to the continuing furore around Nigel Farage and his extremely wealthy

politics  Jul 12, 2026

The Guardian Culture

‘People treat each other as disposable’: dating columnist turned novelist Annie Lord on love and sex in the age of apps

Her breakup memoir and Vogue column made her the voice of modern dating. As her debut is published, she talks about single life, oversharing and why she still believes she’ll find loveThere is a scene in Annie Lord’s novel that will be instantly familiar to any young person who has spent time at a pub or nightclub recently. Daisy and Maya, two best friends in their mid-20s, are lamenting the paltry state of the dating market.“It’s just shit out there,” Daisy sa

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Why do free speech debates make us so angry?

We try to pin down definitions and enforce rules – but often what we’re really arguing about is characterIn January 2015, two members of al-Qaida gunned down cartoonists at the satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo in retaliation for their publication of cartoons of the prophet Muhammad. In the following weeks, my Facebook page split in two. Many of my childhood friends (I grew up in France and went to school near Paris) expressed their sadness at the death of artists they had been familiar wi

entertainment  Jul 12, 2026

Financial Times

Why are China and India so bad at football?

Despite large populations and economies, the countries consistently fail to qualify for the World Cup

business  Jul 12, 2026