United States Politics and Government Aug 1, 2026 Mitch McConnell, Still Hospitalized, Misses Signature Kentucky Political Picnic Senator Mitch McConnell’s ongoing hospitalization meant he missed his final chance to attend the signature western Kentucky event while in office. Mitch McConnell, Still Hospitalized, Misses Signature Kentucky Political Picnic Senator Mitch McConnell’s ongoing hospitalization meant he missed his final chance to attend the signature western Kentucky event while in office. See more
Art Aug 1, 2026 The Australian Photography awards 2026 – in pictures The Australian Photography awards had a single open category for the first time this year, encouraging a broad and diverse range of entries. The winning phot... The Australian Photography awards 2026 – in pictures The Australian Photography awards had a single open category for the first time this year, encouraging a broad and diverse range of entries. The winning phot... Share
Donald Trump Aug 1, 2026 Capital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money-laundering review Disclosure from 2021 investigation marks first time a bank has formally tied money-laundering concerns to Donald TrumpCapital One Financial hit back on Frida... Capital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money-laundering review Disclosure from 2021 investigation marks first time a bank has formally tied money-laundering concerns to Donald TrumpCapital One Financial hit back on Frida... Share
US weather Aug 1, 2026 Heatwave scorching western US ups risk of hazardous fire conditions In Oregon and Washington, low humidity and powerful winds have put officials on alert for wildfire spreadA heatwave scorching the western US region has eleva... Heatwave scorching western US ups risk of hazardous fire conditions In Oregon and Washington, low humidity and powerful winds have put officials on alert for wildfire spreadA heatwave scorching the western US region has eleva... Share
Hikes and Hiking Aug 1, 2026 Teen Hikers Rescued 12 Hours Into Google Maps Hike The three teenage boys estimated their hike time would be over five hours on a rugged trail in British Columbia, Canada. A helicopter crew had to retrieve them. Teen Hikers Rescued 12 Hours Into Google Maps Hike The three teenage boys estimated their hike time would be over five hours on a rugged trail in British Columbia, Canada. A helicopter crew had to retrieve them. Share
US news Aug 1, 2026 Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies aged 80 Veteran actor best-known for playing Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero, friend of Tony Soprano who becomes FBI informantVincent Pastore, a veteran actor who... Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies aged 80 Veteran actor best-known for playing Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero, friend of Tony Soprano who becomes FBI informantVincent Pastore, a veteran actor who... Share
Constitutional reform Aug 1, 2026 Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham PM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of stateAndy Burnham has said his programme of devolu... Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham PM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of stateAndy Burnham has said his programme of devolu... Share
Australia news Aug 1, 2026 Australia news live: aged care nurses get pay rise; fuel excise cut due to end at midnight Increase in annual pay packets began from 1 August. Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGosling doesn’t need to be stood... Australia news live: aged care nurses get pay rise; fuel excise cut due to end at midnight Increase in annual pay packets began from 1 August. Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGosling doesn’t need to be stood... Share
Commonwealth Games 2026 Aug 1, 2026 Commonwealth Games 2026: day nine – in pictures We look at the best images from day nine in Glasgow, featuring judo, boxing, track cycling and netball Continue reading... Commonwealth Games 2026: day nine – in pictures We look at the best images from day nine in Glasgow, featuring judo, boxing, track cycling and netball Continue reading... Share
Commonwealth Games 2026 Aug 1, 2026 Josh Kerr storms to Commonwealth Games mile title in golden Glasgow moment Home favourite blazes clear to delight Scottish fansWightman fades to sixth, Myers takes silverJosh Kerr’s summer of miracle and wonder continued in front of... Josh Kerr storms to Commonwealth Games mile title in golden Glasgow moment Home favourite blazes clear to delight Scottish fansWightman fades to sixth, Myers takes silverJosh Kerr’s summer of miracle and wonder continued in front of... Share
Moscow (Russia) Aug 1, 2026 Improvised Bomb Kills 3 at an Upscale Moscow Restaurant Among the victims of the explosion, which also injured 21 people, were a security guard and a woman who the authorities say had arrived with the suspicious p... Improvised Bomb Kills 3 at an Upscale Moscow Restaurant Among the victims of the explosion, which also injured 21 people, were a security guard and a woman who the authorities say had arrived with the suspicious p... Share
Television Aug 1, 2026 Vincent Pastore, Actor on ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 80 He played Salvatore Bonpensiero, a mobster’s foot soldier turned F.B.I. informant known to his friends as Big Pussy, on the celebrated HBO series. Vincent Pastore, Actor on ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 80 He played Salvatore Bonpensiero, a mobster’s foot soldier turned F.B.I. informant known to his friends as Big Pussy, on the celebrated HBO series. Share
Australian film Aug 1, 2026 The brief life and sudden death of Zyzz: why did the bodybuilding influencer die at just 22? Long before looksmaxxers, Aziz ‘Zyzz’ Shavershian was famous online for posting workouts and rage-bait – until he died in Thailand in 2011. A new documentary... The brief life and sudden death of Zyzz: why did the bodybuilding influencer die at just 22? Long before looksmaxxers, Aziz ‘Zyzz’ Shavershian was famous online for posting workouts and rage-bait – until he died in Thailand in 2011. A new documentary... Share
