India’s ‘cockroach’ protest movement halts marches after police violence

Leaders of the movement say they will continue campaigning but will not stage another march through New Delhi.

Hunger is falling but is still higher than pre-COVID levels: UN report

Global hunger has declined, yet millions of people are still going hungry.

Hamas’s new leader must bridge a movement divided over Iran

After a one-vote victory, Khalil al-Hayya must reconcile rival currents while preserving Hamas’s independence.

‘Won’t back down’: Indian student protesters return after police crackdown

More than 100 students injured in police action against thousands of demonstrators during march on parliament.

Lebanese president set to meet Trump as Beirut seeks Israeli withdrawal

Aoun is in Washington, DC seeking US backing to end the fighting and secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

Arizona’s primary elections: Which US races to watch and why they matter

From the governor’s race to Democratic divisions over Gaza, here’s what could shape Arizona elections on Tuesday.

Lebanon’s Joseph Aoun to meet Trump: What to expect

The Lebanese president is seeking Washington's support for his agenda, including diplomacy with Israel.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who had the most goals and assists at the tournament?

FIFA’s biggest global showpiece saw 1,039 players from 48 nations play across 16 venues and score 308 goals.

Can AI systems make moral decisions in war?

As more militaries adopt AI technology into their kill chain, Al Jazeera asks if they are capable of moral judgement.

Australian MP interrupts tough interview to yell at dog

Australian politician Barnaby Joyce interrupted a live TV interview to shout at his dog.

Huge fire at Ukraine shopping centre after Russian drone strike

A fire engulfed a shopping centre in Ukraine's Sumy after Russian drone strikes hit the building.

Argentina deny World Cup villains’ role after Samuel Jackson-led slants

Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson was among those who criticised Argentina at World Cup, with racism among allegations.

Whitehall officials offered move to No 10 North in Manchester

London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.

Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10.1 million

The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.

Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks

The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal

A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

Parts of the UK move closer to drought

The longest dry spell in over 30 years for central England raises concerns about drought and when it might rain.

Boy who inspired organ donation law in NI gets new heart after 8-year wait

Dáithí's family posted on social media on Tuesday to say that he was "at the beginning of his recovery".

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

Cause of Ann Widdecombe's death not yet established, inquest hears

The 78-year-old was found with "visible injuries" at her home in Devon on 9 July.

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers

Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.

Chris Mason: Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy

Sir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.

Does Scotland have the helicopters it needs to fight wildfires?

A devastating wildfire burning in the Cairngorms has entered its seventh day, as helicopters battle to help stop the spread of the flames.

Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?

An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they might love

Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.

Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them

The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.

Evan Davies: Why the new PM will find it so tricky to unite Britain

Is there any common ground left?

'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping

Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.

Watch: 'My flat was turned into a brothel,' landlord tells BBC Panorama

A Panorama investigation uncovers how organised gangs are exploiting the UK's private rental market.

Key cabinet role for Louise Haigh - the Labour power broker behind Burnham's rise

The Sheffield MP's return to the cabinet comes after she emerged as one of the PM's key political allies.

Misleading posts about Trump at World Cup final viewed by millions

Some of the most viral posts focus on US President Donald Trump and Spain's wonderkid Lamine Yamal.

Fifa opens investigation into Argentina post-final trouble

Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.

Tesla plans to expand in Germany

Demand for electric cars has been on the rise. The automotive manufacturer Tesla therefore plans to invest in its plant in Grünheide near Berlin, and to create 3,500 new jobs.

Reiche: Germany Fund is having an impact

Launched a good six months ago, the Germany Fund aims to mobilise private capital for investments in the future - and according to German Economics Minister Reiche is doing so successfully.

Germany and France strengthen technology alliance

In addition to their planned nuclear cooperation, Germany and France intend to work closely together on AI, space and quantum technology.

Foreign nationals stabilise German labour market

The Federal Employment Agency reported that migrants have been contributing considerably to safeguarding of employment levels in Germany. Among other aspects, this is due to successful labour market integration.

Wadephul: NATO’s northern flank needs to be better protected

In Norway and Finland, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul learns more about NATO’s defence capabilities.

Merz: renewed momentum for the Coalition of the Willing

At the summit in Paris, the partner countries reaffirmed their support for Ukraine. They will seek to further expand assistance for Kyiv.

Gorch Fock wins regatta in North America

The German navy’s sail training ship won the legendary Five Sister Trophy race from New York to Boston.

Federal government steps up marine conservation efforts

Germany’s Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has presented the key elements of a plan to protect and promote the sustainable use of the seas. The measures include action to tackle so-called ghost nets.

Wadephul announces German-French initiative for Lebanon

Peace efforts in the Middle East and strengthening the EU’s foreign policy are set to top the agenda ahead of next week’s Franco-German ministerial council meeting.

Record number of new start-ups

A record-breaking over 3,000 new start-ups were founded in Germany in the first half of 2026, thanks to the AI boom.

Lebanese troops deployed in southern town after IDF troops left, official says

Democrats primary results: The candidates elected to run behind Yair Golan

Serving lawmakers Naama Lazimi, Gilad Kariv and Efrat Rayten secured the first three spots. Following the results, the party chair said the Democrats would end the wars waged by Netanyahu 'through agreements – not through false promises of a total victory'

Israel's bad bets on Argentina: First the World Cup, now the Falklands?

Keen to provoke Britain's new prime minister, pro-Israel right-wingers have found a new battlefield in the South Atlantic. It would be stupendously obtuse for Israel's government to join them

With confidence, conviction and even talking occupation: The Democrats are a new sight in Israeli politics

Over 112,000 people who have registered to vote in the Democrats primaries are hearing what all of Israeli society should have been discussing since October 7, and long before

The millions fueling Israel's frantic battle to win back U.S. public opinion

As Israel's global standing plummets amid the wars in Gaza and Iran, government documents and U.S. filings reveal that Jerusalem has poured unprecedented sums into public diplomacy campaigns and influence operations abroad since October 7

The Democrats: What to know about Israel's left-wing party's primary election

Israel's left is pinning its hopes on Monday's Democrats primary, in which more than 112,000 members – the country's second-largest party membership after Netanyahu's Likud – will choose the candidates who will represent it in the upcoming Knesset election

The original Ozempic Society of ancient Rome

The Roman pursuit of the 'perfect' body reveals a timeless reality: Aesthetic ideals change across generations, but the body remains a powerful form of social currency

U.S. military says it completed latest round of strikes on Iran

'Choose equality, choose hope': Natalie Portman backs Arab-Jewish party ahead of 2026 Israeli election

At a fundraiser for A Place for Us All, Portman praised the new Jewish-Arab slate as 'one of the most courageous and exciting developments in Israel-Palestine in recent years,' adding that the establishment is 'terrified of what this movement represents'

Israel is conducting a systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity in the West Bank

These are unprecedented and harsh accusations against the Israeli government and the defense establishment, especially from a former prime minister. But after years of restraint, I have no choice but to make them

Russian attacks kill at least 10, injure 87 over past day, heavily damaging residential areas across Ukraine

Sumy came under repeated Russian strikes, reflecting Moscow's growing use of double-tap attacks, which cause further destruction and put both civilians and rescuers at risk.

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,431,900 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The figure includes 1,370 personnel losses recorded over the past day.

Fires break out in Russia's Lipetsk amid reported overnight attack

Fires broke out at industrial facilities in the Russian city of Lipetsk after reports of an overnight attack, with independent monitoring channels claiming the affected sites included a major steel plant and a power facility.

Zelensky considering replacing Syrskyi with Drapatyi amid protester demands, Bloomberg reports

President Volodymyr Zelensky is considering replacing Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi amid calls from protesters to dismiss him, Bloomberg reported on July 20, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

FBI Director Kash Patel expected to visit Russia, Politico reports

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel is expected to travel to Russia in mid-October, a U.S. official and one person familiar with the matter told Politico in an article published July 20.

A decade after journalist Pavel Sheremet’s murder, justice remains out of reach

<p>A decade after the murder of Belarusian-born journalist Pavel Sheremet in a car bombing in central Kyiv, justice remains elusive. </p><p>The prosecution&apos;s case has <a href="https://kyivindependent.com/unsolved-assassination-of-journalist-in-ukraine-suspects-return-to-front-lines-or-back-in-surgery-room-instead-of-court/">unraveled</a> under criticism, the three accused have been released, and proceedings are frozen until the end of Russia&apos;s full-scale war &#x2014; when</p>

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky confirms Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil depot, Moscow Oblast logistics facilities, 6 Black Sea vessels

<p><strong>Key developments on July 20:</strong></p><ul><li>Zelensky confirms Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil depot, Moscow Oblast logistics facilities, 6 Black Sea vessels</li><li>Ukrainian drones strike Russian FSB coordination center in occupied Kherson Oblast, SBU says</li><li>Ukrainian regiment claims capture of 64 Russian soldiers</li><li>Up to 145 Russian troops remain in Kostiantynivka</li></ul>

Syrskyi denies rift with Fedorov as Zelensky considers his dismissal

His remarks come days after President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister, a move that triggered public backlash and protests in Kyiv.

Mykhailo Drapatyi, the man some protesters want to replace Syrskyi

<p>Thousands of protesters now gather nightly in central Kyiv, many of them calling out the name of one of Ukraine&apos;s most respected generals: &quot;Drapatyi!&quot; </p><p>The mass protest in the capital, which began on July 15 after President Volodymyr Zelensky ousted Ukraine&apos;s popular, reform-minded Defense</p>

Letting Russia burn

<p>Karl Marx once <a href="https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1844/df-jahrbucher/law-abs.htm">wrote</a> that theory becomes a material force the moment it grips the masses. Soviet leaders took that line and ran with it &#x2014; straight into catastrophe &#x2014; again and again.</p><p>Vladimir Lenin turned it into a rationale for revolution, while Joseph Stalin <a href="https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/stalin/works/1926/02/10.htm">used</a> it as a license</p>

Ukrainian regiment claims capture of 64 Russian soldiers in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

The regiment said the operation resulted in the capture of 64 Russian soldiers, who have been added to Ukraine's pool of prisoners of war available for future exchanges.

As Ukraine's Crimea campaign grows, so does its underground resistance

<p>While Ukraine intensifies its campaign against Russian military infrastructure in occupied Crimea, underground resistance has been spreading behind Russian lines.</p><p>As hope of Crimea&apos;s eventual liberation increases among Ukrainians there, so does the number of volunteers eager to bring Ukraine&apos;s victory closer. The Resistance Movement within</p>

Ukrainian drones strike Russian FSB coordination center in occupied Kherson Oblast, SBU says

Preliminary reports indicated that around 100 Russian service members may have been present at the facility at the time of the attack, the SBU said.

Lockheed Martin unveils cheaper Patriot air defense interceptor amid surging global demand

The new Patriot PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector, known as PAC-3 ACE, will cost less than half as much as the existing PAC-3 MSE interceptor, according to Lockheed Martin.

Zelensky congratulates new British PM Burnham, says UK-Ukraine ties 'stronger than ever'

Burnham, already the fifth British prime minister since the outbreak of Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine, has pledged that London's support for Kyiv would "not waver."

Man accused of setting a fire outside a federal building in New York City

Authorities detained a former U.S. Army soldier who is accused of starting a fire and shooting a pellet gun outside of a federal building in New York City that houses an immigration court.

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.

How soccer brings a Bhutanese community together in Harrisburg, Pa.

Harrisburg is home to one of the nation's largest communities of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees and their families. Through soccer, generations have found connection, belonging and a way to carry forward a shared history.

Amid nurse shortage, a school in the South rolls out the welcome mat for men

Only about 1 in 8 nurses are men, but their share is growing. A strong job market for nurses and sustained efforts to recruit men into the field have made a difference, including in the South.

Arizona primaries set the stage for contested fall races in a swing state

Arizona Democrats choose who can try to flip a Republican-held House seat and Republicans pick their nominee to try to unseat a Democratic governor.

A homeless man was charged with a felony for camping. He's one of the first

When Joseph Lamont Williams refused to leave the public park where he has lived for years, he was charged with a felony. Camping bans are on the rise as states seek to crack down on homelessness.

Colorado wildfire victims return to their homes for the first time

Colorado's biggest wildfire this year has destroyed more than 300 homes. People who lost them are just now being allowed back to their properties.

Civil rights leaders call for justice at funeral for Mississippi teen

Civil rights leaders called for justice Monday at the funeral of Nolan Wells, the teen found dead on Horn Island in Mississippi. Wells was with friends for the Fourth of July and did not return home.

FDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test

The FDA says lettuce distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods and Taylor Farms de Mexico is still linked to the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. But the source may be difficult to definitively trace.

At Mississippi funeral, Civil Rights leaders call for justice for Nolan Wells, 18

The parents of Nolan Wells, who was found dead on Horn Island in Mississippi, held a funeral for the 18-year-old on Monday. Wells was with friends for the Fourth of July and did not return home.

Pentagon Identifies 2 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Jordan During Iran Strike

Both were active-duty soldiers, the Defense Department said. They were killed in action after an Iranian strike on a base in Jordan on Friday.

Once Anti-Abortion, Now a Progressive: The Evolution of a Maine Democrat

Troy Jackson, who is expected to become his party’s nominee in the state’s marquee Senate race, has long been an economic populist, but his positions on social issues have changed markedly over time.

What We Know About Tuesday’s Arizona Primaries

Arizona primary voters will chose nominees for governor, secretary of state and for key races that could determine control of the House.

How a 911 Call Led to the Nation’s Strictest Trans Bathroom Law

People in Sandpoint, Idaho, don’t know how to characterize a woman’s brush with a transgender woman in a Y.M.C.A. locker room, but the emergency call that followed is still reverberating.

Trump Rejected Nearly 6,000 Clemency Applications Amid Hope of Pardon Wave

Expectations were raised for a raft of pardons in connection with the country’s 250th birthday but the president granted fewer than 20 on July 3.

Pentagon Withheld Dozens of U.S. Military Injuries in Iran War

On social media, the Pentagon said later on Monday that the number of U.S. military casualties from Iranian attacks since July 7 had risen to nearly 100.

Tate Brothers to Stay in Jail as New Details About Charges Emerge

In court documents unsealed on Monday, British prosecutors accused the “manosphere” influencers of choking women, sometimes until they passed out, and then raping them.

Trial Date Set for Former Olympian Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool

David Hearn, 67, who is charged with destruction of property, has pleaded not guilty. He is one of several people the authorities say vandalized the pool.

How Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Is Hurting Elder Care

Retirement communities already grappling with labor shortages are being forced to terminate caregivers at a time when more Americans are living longer.

5 Found Dead in Ohio After Child Tells Driver His ‘Family Was in the River’

Two women and three men were pulled from the Scioto River, outside Columbus.

Will a Sex Scandal Involving Mark Lamb Matter in Arizona GOP House Primary?

The contest in a deeply religious part of the state is a test of the power of a Trump endorsement.

White House Says New Air Force One Will Be Out of Service for a Month for ‘Upgrades’

The White House press secretary said the unspecified “enhancements” would take place this fall. The plane has been under scrutiny over whether it has sufficient defensive capabilities.

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.

Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Darline Graham, Says She Will Run to Succeed Him

Ms. Graham, who filled her brother’s Senate seat in South Carolina after his death, does not appear to have previous political experience. But she does have President Trump’s endorsement.

Judge Tosses Justice Department Challenge to Minnesota Immigration Laws

The Trump administration, which flooded Minnesota with immigration agents this year, argued that policies limiting cooperation with ICE were unconstitutional.

Faced With Piles of New Paperwork, People Are Losing Food Stamps

Arizona’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rolls have plummeted, offering a possible preview of national trends as states try to avoid new federal penalties.

Shooting Near Santa Monica Pier Leaves One Dead

The Santa Monica Police Department said its officers were investigating the shooting in a parking lot on the pier’s north side.

Denise Oliver-Velez, a Powerful Voice of the Left, Dies at 78

She became the highest-ranking female member of the Young Lords in New York, where she pressed for women’s rights, and later joined the Black Panthers.

5 Things to Know About the Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson

Mr. Jackson, who has emerged as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner, is a Republican turned Democrat who is seen as close to Mr. Platner on policy.

In Maine Senate Race, Democrats Go From Chaos to Coronation

Troy Jackson’s emergence as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner spares the party some challenges but points to some new ones.

FACTBOX: Vnukovo Airport becomes Domodedovo co-owner with 25.01% stake

Sheremetyevo CEO Mikhail Vasilenko noted that Domodedovo "remains an extremely complex asset with chronic problems, high risks, a substantial debt burden and losses"

Russia, India can make films together that aren't 'fast-food Hollywood garbage' — director

According to Sarfaraz Alam Safu, since the pinnacle of Indian films’ popularity, "Indian cinema has changed and evolved technically"

NATO facing shortage of cotton to produce gunpowder — WSJ

According to the newspaper, linters, or the short fibers left on cotton seeds after processing, are converted to nitrocellulose, also known as guncotton

IN BRIEF: Kremlin on strikes against Wildberries facilities, foreign troops in Ukraine

Dmitry Peskov stressed that Russia views any potential deployment of foreign troops to Ukraine as absolutely unacceptable

EU three did not request new meeting with Russian Foreign Ministry — deputy minister

Alexander Grushko emphasized that the Foreign Ministry maintains diplomatic communication with all embassies

Top Italian diplomat well aware of reciprocity principle — Russian senior diplomat

Alexander Grushko said that Moscow made a relevant statement, which was quite clear

TP-34 robotic platform developed in special op zone enters mass production

The TP-34 robotic platform successfully passed Kulibin Club's tests for its capability to navigate difficult terrain and load-bearing capacity

Foreign Ministry says Moscow to factor in Berlin's nuclear research in military strategy

Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said that Germany's actions are not surprising, especially considering the country's high technological and industrial potential

Russia to continue strikes on ships carrying arms for Kiev — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov answered the question about Russia’s missile strike on a vessel at the Odessa port

Russia’s Supreme Court designates two hacker groups as extremist organizations

The case was heard in a closed session

Fuel situation improves in several Russian regions as supply curbs lifted — deputy PM

According to Alexander Novak, the positive impact stems from temporary bans on petroleum product exports, market saturation through imports, as well as increased domestic production

Cluster investment platform projects top $25.48 bln — Russia’s Industrial Development Fund

Head Roman Petrutsa added that the Fund’s current work is directly linked to the updated national projects launched in 2025

Situation at Wildberries after Ukraine’s attack is difficult, Kremlin spokesman admits

Dmitry Peskov refuted allegations that Wildberries warehouses are used for supplies to the Russian army

Latest US strikes on Iran come in response to death of US military personnel — AP

According to the sources, Washington does not have a long-term exit strategy from the conflict, and military actions are driven by tactical considerations

Global situation makes Northern Sea Route more attractive — Russian senator

According to Konstantin Kosachev, "the absence of political risks" is one of the factors making the Northern Sea Route attractive

Russian warships strictly comply with international law — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov commented on statements that a Russian frigate allegedly conducted exercises in international waters near the British coast

Press review: Truce on deck in Iran and EU to dry-run Ukraine deployment in Poland drills

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, July 21st

Cosmonauts on ISS use AI to create reports

Engineers on Earth and astronauts in space are working with new technologies to create and upgrade machinery, Deputy CEO of the Roscosmos State Space Corporation Sergey Krikalev added

Indonesia does not recognize unilateral Western sanctions against Russians — ambassador

Sergey Tolchenov also noted that Jakarta is unlikely to arrest Russian citizens at the request of third countries

Eight killed, 77 injured in Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod over past day

The Ukrainian armed forces attacked Russia’s Belgorod Region 153 times

There’s a power struggle brewing in South Carolina, and Trump might not win

Sen. Darline Graham has Trump’s endorsement in the race for her late brother’s seat, but that hasn’t dissuaded a crowded field of opponents..

Nancy Mace won’t run for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

Her decision comes after an unsuccessful run for governor earlier this year, and after President Donald Trump backed Sen. Darline Graham for a full term.

That's a wrap

Will the 2034 cup be in 2035?

Ramadan, Hajj, the Winter Olympics and rising global temperatures are boxing FIFA into an unprecedented scheduling dilemma.

Moroccan and Saudi World Cups draw human rights concerns

FIFA must secure guarantees from the host nations that LGBTQ+ visitors will be protected from prosecution under laws criminalizing homosexuality, advocates say.

The World Cup's missing country

The 2026 World Cup expanded to 48 teams, but China still couldn’t qualify. Now FIFA is eyeing another expansion — and the billions of fans it hopes China could bring.

Will New York, New Jersey do sports together ever again?

The World Cup was a showcase for the region. It also revealed the challenges of a partnership built on necessity.

LA’s next mega-event test: The coming climate Olympics

City leaders are spending billions to make the next great global sporting event held in America — the 2028 Olympics — a story of climate and environment policy progress.

NJ Transit achieves its World Cup goooal!

After a cursed 2014 Super Bowl, the underdog transit agency kept the trains (and buses) running on time for the world's biggest sports event.

Chicago passed on the World Cup but has other sports plans

A whole new generation of sports teams is betting Chicago’s appetite for sports is bigger than its traditional loyalties.

Did World Cup permanently change ticket-price politics?

A wave of fans left outside World Cup stadiums after buying "ghost tickets" has added momentum to state and federal efforts to crack down on speculative ticket sales.

New York, New Jersey to examine whether World Cup funds were money well spent

The host committee released a study last summer predicting $3.3 billion in economic impact across New York and New Jersey.

It's Giuliani (extra) time

Spot the pol!

Study the photograph carefully. Only the political figure is missing. Guess who it is.

All the president's guests

World leaders, royals and Trump allies join the president in his World Cup suite.

A very Infantino-coded show

FIFA's soccer-agent rules survive EU court ruling … for now

Two agents challenged several of the world governing body's laws, arguing they unfairly restrict competition.

The World Cup final came to town. The town grew 8 times larger.

Meet East Rutherford mayor Jeffrey Lahullier and the other parking-lot poobahs who rule over America's stadium cities.

The awkward encounters ahead of Trump

Europeans say ugh to half-time show

Canada ready to ‘intensify’ trade talks as Trump reportedly prepares to hit more countries with new tariffs – US politics live

<p>Mark Carney says Canada has made proposals to resolve dispute as tariffs are due to be imposed on wide range of goods</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&amp;utm_campaign=BN22326&amp;utm_content=signup&amp;utm_term=standfirst&amp;utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign up for US Breaking News email</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>The president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque said he was subjected to “dehumanizing” treatment during more than 80 days in federal immigration custody – treatment that reminded him of the time he spent in Israeli military prisons in occupied <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/palestinian-territories">Palestine</a> nearly four decades ago.</strong></p><p>“It all brought back old memories of things that happened to me when I was tried in Palestine,” said Salah Sarsour in his first interview since being released last month. “The humiliation, the treatment by guards, the way they talk to people, the way they try to put people down.” He said he lost more than 30lb while in immigration detention.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/21/donald-trump-tariffs-canada-mark-carney-lebanon-republicans-gop-spending-bill-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a>

Healthy diet too expensive for one in three people globally, UN report finds

<p>Global hunger declined for the third year in a row in 2025 but experts call for action to bring down costs of fruit, vegetables and dairy as report shows 2.69bn people can’t afford to eat well</p><p>One in three people cannot afford to eat a healthy diet, a new report has found, prompting calls for urgent action on food affordability.</p><p>There are 2.69 billion people unable to afford a diverse diet that meets their energy and nutrient needs, and it will take “immense” amounts of work to achieve <a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/hunger/">the global target of zero hunger </a>by 2030, the annual report from five UN agencies warned.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/21/healthy-diet-too-expensive-for-one-in-three-people-globally-un-report-finds">Continue reading...</a>

‘A big job ahead of him’: world leaders congratulate Andy Burnham as he becomes Britain’s PM

<p>Beyond the diplomatic platitudes global media focuses on the ‘immense’ scale of the challenge he faces in the job</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jul/21/andy-burnham-pm-labour-energy-bills-cost-of-living-cabinet-latest-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>World leaders have warmly congratulated Andy Burnham on his entry into 10 Downing Street as Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, but international media largely focused on the scale of the challenges awaiting him.</p><p>Emmanuel Macron, France’s president, <a href="https://x.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/2079188762463277323">said</a> he hoped for a deeper relationship “in the service of our peoples, and by giving new momentum to the partnership between the UK and the EU” rekindled by Burnham’s predecessor, Keir Starmer.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/21/world-leaders-congratulate-andy-burnham-becomes-britain-pm">Continue reading...</a>

Hanson’s support for Trump deportation policy ‘makes me sick’, Monique Ryan says – as it happened

<p>Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Alpine ski resorts in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/new-south-wales">New South Wales</a> and Victoria saw climate records shattered at the weekend with maximum temperatures up to 12C above average.</p><p>Ski areas of Mount Hotham and Falls Creek set July records for their hottest daytime and night-time temperatures and Thredbo also set a new hottest July day, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.</p><p>We want to see more Australian ideas commercialised, more Australian technology deployed globally, and more of the economic value harnessed here at home<em>.</em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/21/australia-news-live-barnaby-joyce-pauline-hanson-one-nation-anthony-albanese-labor-antisemitism-royal-commission-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>

Man of his word: Pope Leo speeches declared human-authored by Australian AI detection tool

<p>Maps of Hope has been certified by Proudly Human, a company led by former chief scientist, Dr Alan Finkel</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/21/australia-news-live-barnaby-joyce-pauline-hanson-one-nation-anthony-albanese-labor-antisemitism-royal-commission-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>A collection of speeches and writings by Pope Leo XIV has been certified as human-authored less than two months after Leo declared artificial intelligence the greatest threat to humanity.</p><p>Proudly Human, the Australian company spearheaded by Australia’s former chief scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, undertook a review of a collection of writings and speeches by the pope, in collaboration with the publisher, the Australian Catholic University and cardinals in the Vatican.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/21/pope-leo-speech-human-not-ai-artificial-intelligence">Continue reading...</a>

Holocaust survivors president says exclusion of Jews from public life has ‘disturbing parallels’ to Nazi Germany

<p>George Foster tells royal commission Australia’s democratic institutions fundamentally different, ‘but I can’t ignore certain disturbing parallels in the social atmosphere’</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/21/australia-news-live-barnaby-joyce-pauline-hanson-one-nation-anthony-albanese-labor-antisemitism-royal-commission-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>A rise in antisemitism across Australia has “disturbing parallels” with the social climate of Nazi Germany, the president of the Australian Holocaust survivors association says.</p><p>George Foster, the president of the Australian Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Descendants, told the antisemitism royal commission that he did not believe Australia was “becoming another Germany in the 1930s”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/21/holocaust-survivors-australia-exclusion-nazi-germany-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>

Kumanjayi Little Baby’s mother was not supported to protect her children while escaping domestic violence, review finds

<p>Interim report not able to draw ‘nexus’ between matters referred to child protection and circumstances leading to five-year-old’s alleged murder</p><p><em><strong>•Warning: </strong>This story contains references to Indigenous Australians who have died</em></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/21/australia-news-live-barnaby-joyce-pauline-hanson-one-nation-anthony-albanese-labor-antisemitism-royal-commission-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Kumanjayi Little Baby’s mother was “effectively” left alone to protect her children while also experiencing domestic violence, because child protection authorities failed to adequately assess multiple threats to her safety, a draft review has found.</p><p>But the interim report, tabled in parliament on Tuesday, found that despite those conclusions, the review was unable to draw a link between the child protection referrals and the five-year-old Warlpiri girl’s death.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/21/kumanjayi-little-babys-mother-was-not-supported-to-protect-her-children-while-escaping-domestic-violence-review-found-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>

Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says

<p>Turmoil likely as Trump officials say Canada unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol and dairy products</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> is imposing 50% tariffs on most <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/canada">Canadian</a> goods in response to the country retaliating against previous US tariffs, the White House announced Monday, declaring Canada has unfairly discriminated against American cars, alcohol and dairy products.</p><p>The tariffs will hit a wide range of products, the White House said, including wine, hockey sticks and cement. They also include goods previously protected from import taxes under the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/20/trump-canada-tariffs">Continue reading...</a>

‘Front groups and fellow travelers’: state department attacks US left over Cuba

<p>New report denounces Havana and claims ‘campaign of subversion’ has infiltrated highest levels of US government</p><p>As part of the Trump administration’s continuing attack on left-leaning groups, the US state department has listed several activists and organizations as “front groups and fellow travelers” for Cuba, including Hasan Piker and Amazon Labor Union founder Chris Smalls.</p><p>In a 100-page <a href="https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cuba-Report.pdf">report</a> released on Monday, the state department denounces Cuba as the “capital of 21st-century communism”, accusing the Cuban government of carrying out a “campaign of subversion” that has “infiltrated the highest reaches of the US government, recruited and cultivated generations of American activists [and] backed an unprecedented wave of leftwing terrorism on American soil”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/20/us-state-department-list-leftists-cuba">Continue reading...</a>

Nicaragua’s president says country will not hold any more elections

<p>Daniel Ortega, the 80-year-old authoritarian leader, says move will ‘build a wall’ against the opposition </p><p>Nicaragua’s long-serving president, Daniel Ortega, has said the country will hold no further elections to prevent the opposition from coming to power.</p><p>The 80-year-old authoritarian leader, who has been in office since 2007, also said he would work with the congress he controls to pass new laws that would “build a wall” against the opposition.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/20/nicaraguas-president-says-country-will-not-hold-any-more-elections">Continue reading...</a>

Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court

<p>Case against Ismael Zambada García, who helped co-found and lead the violent Sinaloa cartel, unfolded in New York</p><p>The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/mexico">Mexican</a> drug kingpin, Ismael Zambada García, known as “El Mayo”, was sentenced in a US federal court on Monday to life in prison, after a plea deal last year in which he admitted ⁠to shipping vast amounts of cocaine and other substances as leader of the violent Sinaloa cartel.</p><p>Zambada is 76 and one of the most high-profile Mexican ⁠drug traffickers to be sentenced in a US court since his fellow Sinaloa leader Joaquín “<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/joachim-el-chapo-guzm-n">El Chapo</a>” Guzmán ​was <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jul/17/el-chapo-sentence-life-prison-mexican-drug-lord-trial">sentenced to</a> life in prison in ‌2019. The case unfolded in federal court in Brooklyn, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/new-york">New York</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/20/el-mayo-prison-sentence">Continue reading...</a>

Australia spent more than $9m for each asylum seeker held on Nauru last year – so why can’t they afford to buy food?

<p>Many of the more than 100 people awaiting processing on the tiny Pacific island are skipping meals to make ends meet, a new survey has found</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/20/australia-news-live-anthony-albanese-pauline-hanson-labor-one-nation-angus-taylor-coalition-antisemitism-royal-commission-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Most refugees and asylum seekers held in Nauru’s detention centres say they cannot afford to buy enough food or access clean drinking water, despite the Australian government spending the equivalent of more than $9m per person last financial year.</p><p>The group of more than 100 people have been sent indefinitely to the tiny Pacific island while they wait for their asylum claims to be processed. Many of the cohort say they are skipping meals to make ends meet, according to <a href="https://asrc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ASRC26-Hungry-For-Freedom-vFINAL.pdf">a new survey</a> by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) advocacy group.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/20/nauru-asylum-seeker-living-conditions-food-allowance-offshore-processing">Continue reading...</a>

São Tomé and Príncipe heads to polls in tense presidential election

<p>Incumbent Carlos Vila Nova hopes to defeat his former party and secure second term as independent</p><p>Voters in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/sao-tome-and-principe">São Tomé and Príncipe</a> go to the polls for a presidential election on Sunday as one of Africa’s least populous countries seeks to burnish its democratic credentials.</p><p>According to the National Election Commission, about 142,000 people are registered to vote in the tiny African state’s elections, approximately 15% of whom live in the diaspora.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/19/sao-tome-and-principe-presidential-election">Continue reading...</a>

‘We are preserving a tradition’: how Ghana’s sensationalist film posters became collectible art

<p>Hand-painted works are often wildly unfaithful to the movies they portray – reinterpretations that sometimes resulted in threats, insults and even physical attacks from viewers who felt duped</p><p>Sitting on his porch in Teshie near Accra, Heavy J dipped a brush into red oil paint and dabbed it carefully on to his canvas – a flour sack – adding blood to a knife being wielded by a man. Higher on the canvas, he had started on an outline of a skull.</p><p>Heavy J was creating a poster, but not as you might have expected for a horror film. Instead, it was for the animated fairytale The Little Mermaid. The man with the knife was not a killer but the film’s kind-hearted prince, Eric. The skull was also unrelated to the story. “We add more to make people interested,” said Heavy J, whose real name is Jeaurs Affutu.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/18/ghana-sensationalist-film-posters-collectible-art">Continue reading...</a>

Australia updates travel advice for Laos as charges announced over mass methanol poisoning

<p>Distillery owner could face only three months in jail over alleged poisoning of Australian teenagers</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>The Australian government has increased its travel alert level for Laos, advising travellers to “exercise a high degree of caution” due to the risk of methanol poisoning.</p><p>It comes as a distillery owner in Laos was charged after a mass methanol poisoning incident killed six foreign nationals, including the Australian backpackers Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/17/distillery-owner-could-face-only-three-months-in-jail-over-alleged-poisoning-australian-teenagers">Continue reading...</a>

Biodiversity fears as human-bred hybrid fish integrate into Philippines lake

<p>Escaped flowerhorn cichlids are causing concern for native species and about parasites capable of infecting humans</p><p>Escaped ornamental aquarium fish have integrated into a local ecosystem in the Philippines, but scientists say they may be threatening the native biodiversity of the lake.</p><p>Flowerhorn cichlids – human-bred hybrid fish prized for their bright-gold colour and prominent head humps – are believed to have escaped from breeding facilities into Lake Sampaloc, which sits in a volcanic crater, during a typhoon.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/17/biodiversity-fears-flowerhorn-cichlids-philippines-lake">Continue reading...</a>

Seven Americans quarantining at Kenya Ebola facility after US travel ban, says aid group

<p>Aid workers are first known people to quarantine at facility, which sparked huge opposition in Kenya </p><p>Seven American aid workers who had been in Congo to fight the Ebola outbreak are quarantining at a new isolation facility in ⁠Kenya after the US government introduced travel ⁠restrictions, the head of a US charity ​employing them told Reuters.</p><p>The aid workers are the first known people to quarantine at the facility, which has sparked huge opposition in Kenya and is at the heart of a legal case in which a court has ordered the work to be ⁠suspended. Construction continued, however, according to US officials and satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/17/ebola-us-aid-workers-kenya">Continue reading...</a>

ICE arrests human rights lawyer who fled Chinese crackdown

<p>Arrest in Pennsylvania of Wu Shaoping, who is awaiting asylum decision, raises fears of deportation and persecution</p><p>A Chinese human rights lawyer has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), raising concerns he could be deported to China where he would face persecution.</p><p>Wu Shaoping fled China at the end of 2019 amid a crackdown on human rights lawyers. He travelled to the US on a tourist visa and made an asylum claim in 2020, for which he is still awaiting a decision.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/17/ice-arrests-human-rights-lawyer-wu-shaoping-fled-chinese-crackdown">Continue reading...</a>

Weather tracker: Thunderstorms strike across Europe amid record heatwave

<p>Storms are typical during intense heat but this week’s have been extreme. Plus, deadly monsoon rains in Bangladesh</p><p>Hailstones the size of golf balls have been seen in French villages as, on top of the exceptional European heatwave, thunderstorms have struck across parts of Europe.</p><p>While thunderstorms are typical during and after a period of extreme heat, the storms across countries such as France, Germany and Poland have been particularly severe, bringing flooding, strong winds and heavy showers with large balls of hail.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/17/weather-tracker-thunderstorms-strike-across-europe-amid-record-heatwave">Continue reading...</a>

UK aid cuts ‘reduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%’

<p>Critics say Foreign Office figures send ‘global message about the role the country wants to play on international stage’</p><p>Labour’s foreign aid cuts mean reductions of as much as 90% in the bilateral support the UK will give to some African countries, Foreign Office figures show.</p><p>The department’s <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fcdo-annual-report-and-accounts-2025-to-2026">annual report</a> includes a long-awaited breakdown of how the reduction in the aid budget will affect individual countries for the next three years.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/16/uk-aid-cuts-bilateral-support-african-countries">Continue reading...</a>

EU forces Google to share its toys with the other AI and search kids

AI vendors have found someone to pay their infrastructure bills: You

Sticker shock has execs rethinking this whole AI thing

AI tool scours the web for job openings, preps your resume and cover letter

Tool promises to make lazy academics' AI-written papers sound more human

Avoid AI atrophy – new tool promises to reverse vibe coding skills decay

Godot says bye bye AI, bans vibe-coded contributions

Microsoft builds a bouncer to keep bots out of Teams meetings

Anthropic reimagines Claude in Slack as nosy, always-on agentic AI coworker

The new Siri makes one of Apple's most convenient OS features a cumbersome mess

No longer just a Copilot, Microsoft's AI wants to take the wheel

Anthropic, now atop the AI bubble, files for its IPO

Google has seriously leaned into AI enshittification lately

Sick and wrong: Ontario auditors find doctors' AI note takers routinely blow basic facts

OpenAI exec says company hopes to burn $50B of somebody else's money on compute this year

Astera speaks softly and carries a big switch

Anthropic wants Claude to play with money, unleashes finance agents

IBM asks DBAs to trust AI to act on their behalf

ServiceNow clears agents for landing with new AI control tower

Brit mathematician lets AI agent loose with credit card – cue password leaks, CAPTCHA chaos and more

Navy to commission sub hunter Malvan to counter China, Pak threat

'When I needed someone, he was there': PV Sindhu recalls Kohli's role in comeback

PV Sindhu received crucial guidance from Virat Kohli during a difficult career period. This conversation helped her overcome a serious injury and focus on rehabilitation. Her husband facilitated her recovery away from public scrutiny in Atlanta. Sindhu then achieved a historic Japan Open women's singles title win. This victory marked a remarkable comeback after her extensive recovery process.

CJP removes spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya, condemns 'deeply insensitive actions'

US mosquito spraying backfires as insects evolve resistance across 84% blocks

New research indicates mosquito spraying is causing insect resistance. Genetic markers for resistance are now widespread across many residential blocks. This resistance is more prevalent in wealthier neighborhoods where spraying occurs frequently. Overuse of chemicals is making insecticides less effective over time. Integrated pest management offers a more sustainable solution for mosquito control.

'Not this time': Rahul rallies public for protest outside PM residence over 'attack' on students

Congress leaders marched to Prime Minister's residence demanding his and the Education Minister's resignation. They protested brutalities against students and demanded accountability for examination irregularities. Police detained several senior Congress leaders during the demonstration in New Delhi. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi met injured students admitted at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. The party stated students' demands are clear regarding paper leaks and ministerial responsibility.

Kremlin says 'in touch' with New Delhi after 4 Indians killed in Ukraine ship strike

How constant niggles and breakdowns are hampering 2027 ODI World Cup plans

India's injury list is growing: Nitish Kumar Reddy injured himself during the ODI series against Afghanistan last month, Hardik Pandya has yet to feature in an ODI for India since the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in March 2025. Harshit Rana has suffered two injury setbacks in the last six months. Washington Sundar has had a couple of breakdowns in the same period. Varun Chakravarthy suffered a hairline fracture before a Grade 2 hamstring injury ruled him out of action.

Europe's this tech firm offering employees $20K-plus bonus if they stay until 2030

ASML is reportedly offering employees a significant retention bonus. Eligible employees worldwide will receive a conditional share award valued at twenty thousand euros. This award will be granted on January 1, 2027, and will vest on January 1, 2030. The company is experiencing continued growth and development, investing in innovation and expansion. This move contrasts with US companies which have seen substantial layoffs this year.

India’s 2.56-billion-year-old Pichhore rock baffles scientists

India's Pichhore orbicular granite, 2.56 billion years old, is a rare geological marvel. This ancient rock formation displays unusual spherical structures called orbicules, which are rarely found globally. Researchers discovered inherited zircon crystals indicating Earth's earliest crust recycled during the Neoarchean Era. The granite's formation suggests magma intrusion and rapid cooling deep beneath the surface. This significant find helps reconstruct conditions of the young Earth and early continents.

Oracle loses billions as Sam Altman's trouble with 'Chinese models' come knocking

Oracle's credit rating has been downgraded by S&P due to significant artificial intelligence investments. The company faces increasing investor concerns about its rising debt and competition. OpenAI's financial stability poses a key credit risk for Oracle's future obligations. Oracle's substantial data center leases could become problematic if clients fail to pay. The firm's AI business model faces pressure from upfront capital and lease commitments.

Qatar Airways denied boarding to infant; court awards family Rs 10 lakh

A Kerala consumer commission ordered Qatar Airways to pay ten lakh rupees compensation. The airline denied boarding to two children, including an infant, despite issuing boarding passes. This action was deemed a deficiency in service and unfair trade practice by the commission. The family suffered significant mental agony and hardship due to the airline's arbitrary decision. Qatar Airways must comply with the order within forty-five days.

Jeff Bezos on returning to work after retirement: I just couldn’t sit on sidelines

Jeff Bezos has returned to an operational role to launch his new AI startup, Prometheus. He describes this demanding work as rewarding, which he calls "Type 2 fun." Bezos believes artificial intelligence will create a labor shortage, not job losses. His new venture has secured significant funding and is now his primary focus. He is energized by the long road ahead as Prometheus scales its operations.