The Guardian Culture

Worst Neighbor Ever review – this shocking look at real-life deaths just feels exploitative

All of these tales of murdered residents are horrifying. But the lack of attempt to really grapple with them makes this feel little other than filler TVIn Adventures in the Screen Trade, William Goldman’s account of his movie-writing career in Hollywood, Goldman remembers hearing a true story about a firefighter who went back in to save a baby he heard crying just as he was about to leave a burning building, escaping with the infant as it all started collapsing behind him. It was, Goldman says,

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

The Guardian Science

‘Happy vowel’ is a key indicator of social class in Manchester accents, study finds

Final vowel in words such as happy, baby and chilly varies clearly by social class across the city Pronunciation of the “happy vowel” is one of the key indicators of social class in Mancunian accents, researchers have found.A sociolinguistic study, led by Lancaster University, found that the final vowel in words such as happy, baby, chilly and city – known to linguists as “the happy vowel” – varies clearly by social class across Manchester. Continue reading...

science  Jul 1, 2026

NY Times World

Turkey as a Tango Destination? A Reporter Was Living That Story.

A Times journalist profiled Istanbul’s thriving tango scene after finding herself transformed by the dance.

general  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

In ‘3 Weeks After,’ Tension Is Simmering After a Teenage Tragedy (Exclusive Trailer)

Miroslav Terzić's feature about a group of young Serbians going on a school trip to Bulgaria world premieres in the Crystal Globe competition of the 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary film festival.

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

BBC Sport

Celtic may seek to sign Gineitis as Engels replacement - gossip

Celtic linked with Lithuania midfielder, Rangers player liked by Atalanta and Dundee defender set for seven-figure move.

sports  Jul 1, 2026

BBC Sport

Fifa explains decision to rule out Germany goal

Fifa says coaches and players were told before the World Cup referees will punish the type of foul that saw Germany's extra-time goal against Paraguay ruled out.

sports  Jul 1, 2026

The Guardian

Friend of Thai teen allegedly murdered by Australian man went to his condo after reporting her missing

Security footage images show a friend went to Simon Peter Carman’s apartment in Pattaya, Thailand after reporting Thunchanok Donhomla missing The friend of the 17-year-old girl allegedly murdered in Thailand reported her missing to police and then visited the condo of the Australian man charged over her death.Security footage images obtained by the Guardian shows the friend at the apartment of Simon Peter Carman. The footage is time stamped 1.49pm on Friday 26 June, although it is not clear whet

general  Jul 1, 2026

BBC World

Sudan's RSF committed crimes against humanity in el-Fasher, Amnesty says

The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.

general  Jul 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Xi Positions China’s Ruling Party as Global Force for Progress | The China Show 7/1/2026

“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and Avril Hong give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 1, 2026

The Guardian

Creatives sound alarm on copyright as Pocock calls $50bn datacentre proposal ‘ultimate dirty deal’

Proposal has been put to cabinet to allow AI companies to mine content, in exchange for investment and $350m fund to compensate artists, sources say Creatives are demanding fresh assurances from the Albanese government that it won’t water down copyright laws under a potential deal with tech giants to attract more than $50bn worth of datacentre investment in exchange for a $350m-a-year fund for artists.Guardian Australia has been told an industry proposal has been presented to cabinet that would

general  Jul 1, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Shell to Sell Gulf of America Stakes to Talos and Ridgewood for $1.7 Billion

business  Jul 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Primark’s Sales Fall Before Fashion Chain’s Split from AB Foods

Associated British Foods Plc reported falling sales at its Primark budget fashion chain, as the conglomerate prepares to separate its clothing and food divisions.

business  Jul 1, 2026

Variety

Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Spotlights Its Powerful Female Ensemble in ‘Ladies & Ladies’ Video (EXCLUSIVE)

Yash’s “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has released “Ladies & Ladies,” a promotional video centered on the film’s formidable female cast and their complex, commanding characters within the dark universe of Geethu Mohandas’ forthcoming action drama. The video opens with a provocative age-based disclaimer that reads: “Kids… stay away. Parents… make sure your kids stay […]

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Europe’s Bank Bulls See More Upside After 21% Quarterly Gain

Following a stellar second-quarter rally for European banks, investors expect one of the region’s hottest equity trades to keep delivering.

business  Jul 1, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Click bait! Kraszna-Krausz photography book award winners – in pictures

A devastating account of living through the war in Ukraine won this year’s prestigious prize – with the longlist spanning everything from hurricanes to hauntology Continue reading...

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

The Guardian Health

When the right promotes heat-stress denial, ask yourself this: whose children’s lives is it willing to risk? | George Monbiot

The class politics of extreme heat are very real and very dangerous – but that doesn’t stop the billionaire press from peddling its agendaEvery time you think the idiocy has hit rock bottom, it discovers a new level. It turns out there’s an even deeper hole you can dig for yourself than climate-science denial: heat-stress denial. Across the billionaire press last week, columnists and leader writers minimised the health impacts of the heatwave, particularly in schools. Expect more of this next we

health  Jul 1, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Depraved by Daisy Dixon review – a history of dark and dangerous art

From classical painting to video games, this survey of the taboo and the twisted won’t let you look awayMuseums are damned if they do, damned if they don’t. Ignore the problems of the past and they’re criticised for being problematic. Rewrite their labels according to changing politics and they’re called preachy and woke. The fact is, history is filled with immoral art. But how do we know it when we see it? And what, if anything, should we be doing about it?In her timely and punchy new book

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Abu Dhabi’s MGX Raises $49 Billion for One of the Biggest Ever AI Funds

MGX has raised $49 billion for one of the biggest ever funds dedicated to artificial intelligence deals, propelling the two-year-old Abu Dhabi firm into the ranks of the most consequential investors in the sector globally.

business  Jul 1, 2026

BBC Sport

Who am I? Guess the tennis star No 2

Will you get today's tennis player in as few attempts as possible?

sports  Jul 1, 2026

BBC Sport

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 24

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

sports  Jul 1, 2026