Slang Jul 18, 2026 They Called Sam Neill ‘Skux.’ (It Was a Compliment.) The New Zealand slang word, dating back to the 1990s, was pulled back into circulation in tributes to the actor, who died on Tuesday. They Called Sam Neill ‘Skux.’ (It Was a Compliment.) The New Zealand slang word, dating back to the 1990s, was pulled back into circulation in tributes to the actor, who died on Tuesday. See more
US-Israel war on Iran Jul 19, 2026 US launches ninth night of Iran strikes as strait of Hormuz standoff sees oil price pass $90 a barrel After the US military confirmed that a service member had been killed in Iraq – the third in recent days – Donald Trump said the new attacks were ‘in honour’... US launches ninth night of Iran strikes as strait of Hormuz standoff sees oil price pass $90 a barrel After the US military confirmed that a service member had been killed in Iraq – the third in recent days – Donald Trump said the new attacks were ‘in honour’... Share
Floods Jul 19, 2026 Family of Five Found Dead After Storms Flooded Utah Canyon A Provo fire captain, his wife and their three sons were found dead over the weekend near a campground in southern Utah. They were likely flood victims, the... Family of Five Found Dead After Storms Flooded Utah Canyon A Provo fire captain, his wife and their three sons were found dead over the weekend near a campground in southern Utah. They were likely flood victims, the... Share
The Odyssey Jul 19, 2026 The Odyssey storms global box office with $264m opening Epic film marks Christopher Nolan’s best opening since 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises when adjusted for inflationThe Odyssey has stormed the global box office,... The Odyssey storms global box office with $264m opening Epic film marks Christopher Nolan’s best opening since 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises when adjusted for inflationThe Odyssey has stormed the global box office,... Share
Television Jul 19, 2026 ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 5 Recap: Under Pressure Queen Rhaenrya is beginning to sound a little paranoid. That rarely bodes well with an autocrat. ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 5 Recap: Under Pressure Queen Rhaenrya is beginning to sound a little paranoid. That rarely bodes well with an autocrat. Share
Ukraine Jul 19, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Russia behind deadly strike on cargo ship, says Ukraine, as Putin thanks North Korea Cargo ship attack kills six people; Russian president tells visiting foreign minister that Moscow will ‘never forget’ Pyongyang’s support. What we know on da... Ukraine war briefing: Russia behind deadly strike on cargo ship, says Ukraine, as Putin thanks North Korea Cargo ship attack kills six people; Russian president tells visiting foreign minister that Moscow will ‘never forget’ Pyongyang’s support. What we know on da... Share
India Jul 19, 2026 India’s Cockroach party protesters to defy police and march to parliament Youth-led movement has been galvanised after Delhi police forcibly moved hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk ?to hospitalThousands of protesters in Delhi... India’s Cockroach party protesters to defy police and march to parliament Youth-led movement has been galvanised after Delhi police forcibly moved hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk ?to hospitalThousands of protesters in Delhi... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 19, 2026 Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacleLike hydration breaks... Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacleLike hydration breaks... Share
World Cup (Soccer) Jul 19, 2026 Tears in Argentina for Lionel Messi’s ‘Last Tango’ There were still fireworks and smoke bombs, but the nation was disappointed for its soccer star after he lost in his likely last World Cup. Tears in Argentina for Lionel Messi’s ‘Last Tango’ There were still fireworks and smoke bombs, but the nation was disappointed for its soccer star after he lost in his likely last World Cup. Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 19, 2026 Spain win World Cup after Ferran Torres breaks 10-man Argentina’s resistance It was the triumph of an idea, an identity. Of an unshakable and patient faith. And when it was over, Spain’s new generation having emulated the one from the... Spain win World Cup after Ferran Torres breaks 10-man Argentina’s resistance It was the triumph of an idea, an identity. Of an unshakable and patient faith. And when it was over, Spain’s new generation having emulated the one from the... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Jul 19, 2026 US targets Iran in ninth night of strikes in wake of US troop deaths – Middle East crisis live Preliminary deal aimed at ending the war has collapsed as US and Iran fight to break deadlock over strait of HormuzUS says another service member killed as I... US targets Iran in ninth night of strikes in wake of US troop deaths – Middle East crisis live Preliminary deal aimed at ending the war has collapsed as US and Iran fight to break deadlock over strait of HormuzUS says another service member killed as I... Share
Soccer Jul 19, 2026 Argentines, Already ‘Losing Their Minds,’ Brace for World Cup Final A championship victory would be pure elation, but Argentina is already basking in a state of grace after a win against England and a monthlong fever dream. Argentines, Already ‘Losing Their Minds,’ Brace for World Cup Final A championship victory would be pure elation, but Argentina is already basking in a state of grace after a win against England and a monthlong fever dream. Share
World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Jul 19, 2026 Did This World Cup Change Soccer Forever? With a wartime host nation, a referee deported and a ban overturned after a call from the White House, the 2026 tournament tested FIFA like no other. Did This World Cup Change Soccer Forever? With a wartime host nation, a referee deported and a ban overturned after a call from the White House, the 2026 tournament tested FIFA like no other. Share
