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Matthias Jaissle will take charge of his first friendly as Newcastle United head coach against Valencia as a new era begins.

Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.

What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles?

Several papers are leading on a serial sex offender who has been found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third in London.

We're surrounded by more advanced tech in 2026, so why are young people going back to basics?

Experts share the signs to look out for if you are worried about your porn use, and how to seek help.

After a fire broke out, the building was cleared in what activists say was a politically motivated move.

Shakib Al Hasan says he will return home to face trial if safety assured, but Bangladesh rule out cricket comeback.

Palestinian Christians are facing violence and displacement across Gaza, Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino gets South American football's backing while at Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration.

Norway’s football federation has called on Gianni Infantino to resign.

Armenia’s head of the Apostolic Church and senior clergy could face jail time over allegations of spying for Russia.

For many Congolese, the census is about identity, recognition and finally being recorded by the state.

Attack comes as US Senate passes new Russia sanctions and Kyiv appeals for air defence interceptors.

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had cancelled an earlier Saudi trip after deadly July 29 US-Saudi strikes on Iraq.

The US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump.

Drone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir after a drought.

Rulings allow Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for nationals of the two countries.

Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support.

Republican senators are using the summer recess to avoid politically difficult votes.

Right-wing politician Abelardo De La Espriella takes office after narrowly winning June’s presidential runoff.

Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh says Ukraine has "learned the hard way" that military leverage is integral to to bringing diplomacy within reach.

Abu Dhabi-based Orbitworks is preparing its first satellite for launch as it seeks to establish a commercial satellite manufacturing business in the UAE.

A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.

As Ukraine repeatedly strikes warehouses of the e-commerce site Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, its billionaire co-founder, faces her biggest test yet.

The inhabitants of the Chagos Islands were expelled by the British 60 years ago. Refugees were anxious to return this year, but their hopes have been caught in a morass of geopolitics.

Ukrainian drones have increasingly targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, which many Russians rely on as the country’s largest e-commerce business.

The streaming giant, still looking for this year’s blockbuster, paid an actor to spend three days inside a billboard in Los Angeles to promote an upcoming film.

Officials said that dozens of Haitian workers for the city would lose their jobs, but warned that the number could easily reach the hundreds.

A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.

As Ukraine repeatedly strikes warehouses of the e-commerce site Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, its billionaire co-founder, faces her biggest test yet.

The inhabitants of the Chagos Islands were expelled by the British 60 years ago. Refugees were anxious to return this year, but their hopes have been caught in a morass of geopolitics.

Hundreds of people attended a seven-day retreat in the Turkish countryside seeking transcendence through sema, the spiritual practice of whirling.

Ukrainian drones have increasingly targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, which many Russians rely on as the country’s largest e-commerce business.

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I have been added to casualty records for the first time.

The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures among the Cuban political elite.

Scientists race to untangle complex links between exposure and mortality as fire weather grows more prevalentA thousand kilometres from the infernos gorging on northern Ontario’s boreal forests, Erin O’Connor watched the sky above Canada’s biggest city turn an “almost post-apocalyptic” orange as it filled with light-scattering particles of soot and ash. Stepping outside the halls of Toronto General hospital, where air filters were keeping patients safe from the worst of the fumes, she was struck by a smell so strong it felt like standing by a campfire.“It really hit you in the face as soon as you walked outside,” said O’Connor, who runs University Health Network’s emergency department and saw a rise in patients presenting with allergies and shortness of breath. “As the days progressed, it was like that everywhere. It seemed even inside you could smell that burning.” Continue reading...

Trump ally Abelardo De La ‌Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn inThe ​Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to the ⁠government of Colombia’s new ​rightwing ‌president, the US state department announced, soon after Abelardo De La ‌Espriella was sworn in and used his inaugural speech to pledge a vigorous fight against drug trafficking, as well as austerity measures to restore confidence in the economy.De La Espriella, 48, won June’s runoff election with ⁠promises to crack down on armed groups, shrink ⁠the state by as much as 40% and ​revive the oil and gas sector. Continue reading...

British and Germans themselves share stereotype but other nationalities are likelier to put out towels – or umbrellasGermans are sunlounger hoggers, or so the longstanding stereotype goes. But not only is that cultural trope mostly confined to British – and, even more so, German – perceptions, surprising new data reveals that in fact Italian and French holidaymakers are the ones most likely to use their towel to stake their claim to a sunlounger.A poll by YouGov of Europeans holidaymakers found that while many Germans (51%) and Britons (46%) associate Germans with the ritual of waking up at the crack of dawn to mark their spot, the perception barely exists elsewhere in Europe, with just 5-17% of those surveyed in other countries sharing the stereotype. Continue reading...

This live blog is now closed.Appeals court halts construction of Trump’s $400m White House ballroomSign up for the Breaking News US emailFollowing Lisa Murkowski’s announcement that she plans to vote “no” on Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Department of Justice, the acting attorney general can’t afford another defection in order to secure the permanent position.So far the only other holdout is Senator Bill Cassidy – a GOP lawmaker from Louisiana. Cassidy, a former physician, said this week he’s concerned about Blanche’s ability to lead the justice department independently, considering he once served as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer. Continue reading...

Rescuers not yet able to reach scene of crash near Richfield in central Utah, prompting fears for two missing peopleA firefighting Sikorsky S64 helicopter with two individuals onboard crashed on Friday morning in a remote area of central Utah, according to federal aviation authorities.The US Forest Service initially declined to comment on the condition of the helicopter’s passengers, asking the public for “patience while we focus on response efforts” in a statement. Continue reading...

PFL Charlotte: Battle vs. Rosta live results, highlights  MMA JunkiePFL Charlotte: Battle vs. Rosta Live Updates, Results and Highlights  bleacherreport.comPFL Charlotte results: Battle vs. Rosta  mmafighting.comWho's picking Dalton Rosta to spoil Bryan Battle's PFL Charlotte homecoming?  MMA JunkiePFL Charlotte – Weigh-In Results, Full Fight Card  Fighters Only

Child among three dead in Russian nightly strikes near Kyiv  BBCHow Russian ballistic missiles are exploiting holes in Ukraine’s air defenses  CNNUkraine fails to halt Russian barrage as Zelensky blames partners for ‘horrific casualties’  The Washington PostRussia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses  The New York Times‘A clear violation’: Guterres deplores deadliest attack on Kyiv this year  news.un.org

De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown  aljazeera.comUS promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown  The GuardianColombia’s new president signals energy policy shift, backs oil and gas  apnews.comColombia's new president vows to remake the country — and challenge rebel groups  NPRTrump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Partnership With Colombia to Target Drug Traffickers  The New York Times

Senate eyes the exit after GOP-Trump deal  PoliticoInside the Senate's great escape plan  AxiosSenate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up  CBS NewsThune’s trainwreck has done some damage  Punchbowl NewsPolicy Week in Review – August 7, 2026  JD Supra

Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, appearing to clear way for confirmation  The Washington PostBill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation  The New York TimesBlanche wins votes for Senate confirmation  PoliticoSusan Collins is back to her old tricks. Voters should see right through them.  MS NOWBlanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid  ap.org

Pete Buttigieg: Everyone’s ‘watching the state of Michigan right now’  PoliticoWhile stumping for Michigan Dems, Buttigieg stresses national problems have state-level solutions  Michigan Advance

Video from In-N-Out shooting shows bystander aiding victims  NewsNationTwin Falls Embraces Man Who Confronted Idaho In-N-Out Shooting  The New York TimesNew video shows gunman shooting victims at Idaho In-N-Out Burger drive-thru  KSL NewsIn-N-Out holds prayer vigil for victims of Twin Falls shooting  KMVTSuspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say  apnews.com

Hegseth Strips Security Clearance From Biden’s Air Force Secretary  WSJPentagon revokes access to classified information for former Air Force secretary  CNNFormer Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has security clearance revoked over Air Force One disclosure  Fox NewsPentagon yanks former Air Force secretary’s access to classified info  NewsNationPentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief for disclosing "classified information regarding Air Force One's capabilities"  CBS News

One woman was injured in the attack which came a day before a Ukrainian Premier League game