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. See more
Paramount Pictures Jul 20, 2026 Judge orders pause on Paramount-Warner merger after challenge from 12 states $81bn merger halted for at least two weeks after US states sued to block deal, saying it would ‘extinguish competition’A federal judge on Monday ordered Para... Judge orders pause on Paramount-Warner merger after challenge from 12 states $81bn merger halted for at least two weeks after US states sued to block deal, saying it would ‘extinguish competition’A federal judge on Monday ordered Para... Share
Higher education Jul 20, 2026 The Guardian view on humanities cuts in universities: academic departments are more than cost centres | Editorial Literature, the arts and social sciences must not be sacrificed as higher education funding is squeezed “I ask nothing more from you than to do what you have... The Guardian view on humanities cuts in universities: academic departments are more than cost centres | Editorial Literature, the arts and social sciences must not be sacrificed as higher education funding is squeezed “I ask nothing more from you than to do what you have... Share
Spain Jul 20, 2026 A big red speaker, Louis Vuitton trophy trunks and a tattoo bet – how Spain celebrated World Cup win Luis de la Fuente’s team was the best at the tournament by some margin but are not satisfied yet with focus now on ‘the next game in September’On the night t... A big red speaker, Louis Vuitton trophy trunks and a tattoo bet – how Spain celebrated World Cup win Luis de la Fuente’s team was the best at the tournament by some margin but are not satisfied yet with focus now on ‘the next game in September’On the night t... Share
Andy Burnham Jul 20, 2026 Briefing wars: how Labour ministers tried, and failed, to get into Burnham’s cabinet Choice of John Healey for chancellor shocks insiders after weeks of fierce lobbying on behalf of party big hittersUK politics live – latest updatesFor weeks,... Briefing wars: how Labour ministers tried, and failed, to get into Burnham’s cabinet Choice of John Healey for chancellor shocks insiders after weeks of fierce lobbying on behalf of party big hittersUK politics live – latest updatesFor weeks,... Share
Mississippi Jul 20, 2026 Nolan Wells remembered at memorial as community demands truth about his death The 18-year-old was found dead after a 4 July boat trip with his friends to an island in the Gulf coastFamily and supporters of Nolan Xavier Wells gathered i... Nolan Wells remembered at memorial as community demands truth about his death The 18-year-old was found dead after a 4 July boat trip with his friends to an island in the Gulf coastFamily and supporters of Nolan Xavier Wells gathered i... Share
Environment Jul 20, 2026 Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record Scientists recorded slower reduction over past 20 years, but study finds this was ‘temporary rather than sustained’A previously recorded slowdown in Arctic s... Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record Scientists recorded slower reduction over past 20 years, but study finds this was ‘temporary rather than sustained’A previously recorded slowdown in Arctic s... Share
US news Jul 20, 2026 Tate brothers fight extradition to UK over rape and sex-trafficking charges Polarizing social media influencers are being held in federal detention in Miami as district judge considers extraditionSocial media influencers Andrew and T... Tate brothers fight extradition to UK over rape and sex-trafficking charges Polarizing social media influencers are being held in federal detention in Miami as district judge considers extraditionSocial media influencers Andrew and T... Share
Politics Jul 20, 2026 ‘We need to be careful’: Andy Burnham’s team keenly aware of fiscal tightrope Chancellor pick and early policies avoid market meltdown but next week remains ‘moment of real peril’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has not qu... ‘We need to be careful’: Andy Burnham’s team keenly aware of fiscal tightrope Chancellor pick and early policies avoid market meltdown but next week remains ‘moment of real peril’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has not qu... Share
Brisbane Jul 20, 2026 ‘One in 15 million’: Brisbane woman gives birth to identical quadruplets Jenitar Na’amoana’s already had four children when she learned of surprise pregnancy ‘unheard of’ in AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily... ‘One in 15 million’: Brisbane woman gives birth to identical quadruplets Jenitar Na’amoana’s already had four children when she learned of surprise pregnancy ‘unheard of’ in AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily... Share
US crime Jul 20, 2026 Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court Case against Ismael Zambada García, who helped co-found and lead the violent Sinaloa cartel, unfolded in New YorkThe Mexican drug kingpin, Ismael Zambada Gar... Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court Case against Ismael Zambada García, who helped co-found and lead the violent Sinaloa cartel, unfolded in New YorkThe Mexican drug kingpin, Ismael Zambada Gar... Share
Sex Crimes Jul 20, 2026 Tate Brothers to Stay Jailed as Lawyer Says They Will Fight Extradition The “manosphere” influencers, who were arrested in Florida, are accused of dozens of new crimes in the United Kingdom, including rape, trafficking and charge... Tate Brothers to Stay Jailed as Lawyer Says They Will Fight Extradition The “manosphere” influencers, who were arrested in Florida, are accused of dozens of new crimes in the United Kingdom, including rape, trafficking and charge... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jul 20, 2026 G.O.P. Boxed In on Iran War as Trump Sidelines Congress Republicans now face a worst-case political scenario of being asked to fund an unpopular war over which they have exercised little oversight. G.O.P. Boxed In on Iran War as Trump Sidelines Congress Republicans now face a worst-case political scenario of being asked to fund an unpopular war over which they have exercised little oversight. Share
