The battle over America’s War Powers Act
Trump, like Nixon before him, believes Congress should not constrain his belligerence
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Financial Times
European gas prices approach Iran war highs as traders fret over winter supplies
Heatwaves and bidding war with Asian buyers leave market vulnerable to Strait of Hormuz disruption
Financial Times
Greek tycoon’s tanker towed into Iranian waters
Shipping group Dynacom ‘trying to verify’ whereabouts of vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz
Financial Times
Trump threatens to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants
US president’s warning marks latest attempts to assert American control over Strait of Hormuz
Financial Times
The UK’s biggest university is a private company
Supporters say franchised providers widen access to further education, but others doubt the real value of their ‘no frills’ courses
BBC News
PC Harper's widow criticises early prisoner release plan as Burnham to review scheme
Lissie Harper says the possible early release of prisoners is "deplorable", after reports that two of PC Harper's killers...
BBC News
Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
BBC News
Ukrainian drones hit Russian online giant retailer Wildberries for second time
Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight.
BBC News
Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests
Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties.
BBC News
OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack
It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.
The Economist
The Iran war is consuming the Trump presidency
The Economist
Where should you move for higher pay?
NYT Europe
Fire Ravaged the Glasgow School of Art. It May Cost Too Much to Restore It.
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the Glasgow School of Art is one of Britain’s most famous buildings. The school says it...
NYT Europe
Daniel Siad, Model Scout Who Connected Women to Epstein, Is Found Dead in France
Daniel Siad, who was found dead on Monday, repeatedly introduced Jeffrey Epstein to young women, according to messages he...
The Telegraph
Inflation fall a ‘false dawn’, Burnham warned
Inflation fall a ‘false dawn’, Burnham warned
The Telegraph
Russia destroys Ukraine HIV warehouse
Missiles hit facility holding 62 million prevention items earmarked for the country’s harm reduction programmes
Wales
BBC Wales
No helicopters to fight wildfires as 'crisis management' plans activated
One campsite owner in Trawsfynydd says she went to bed "seeing the mountain literally ablaze".
BBC Wales
I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather
It was built over people's homes 60 years ago, but what's it like to live in the shadow of the M4?
BBC Wales
Jeremy Clarkson's choir announces debut album after performing in Welsh
The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir performed in Welsh for the first time, including singing Calon Lân.
BBC Wales
New Wales secretary questions calls for more Welsh government powers
Stephen Kinnock open to devolution talks but unconvinced on transferring powers to Welsh ministers.
Sport
BBC Sport · Football
Garnacho, Rogers and two clubs trying to balance the books
How can Chelsea afford Morgan Rogers? And why are Aston Villa pursuing a loan for Alejandro Garnacho rather than buying him?
BBC Sport · Football
The Bezos factor - unpicking puzzle of Liverpool's potential investors
Could Amazon founder and American billionaire Jeff Bezos really become one of Liverpool's new investors? BBC Sport takes a look.
BBC Sport · Football
Arokodare forces Wolves training to be cancelled
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forces the cancellation of a training session as he refuses to leave the pitch.
BBC Sport · Football
McInnes banned for 'disgusting' Celtic penalty remark
Rangers manager Derek McInnes receives a four-game touchline ban, with one suspended, for calling the decision to award Celtic...
The Race · F1
Farewell to the worst car of F1 2026
Aston Martin's upgrade is the first major test of an Adrian Newey-led F1 team that must restore its reputation - and hang on...
The Race
The reality of funding the world's oldest racetrack
How does the world's oldest purpose-built racetrack, Brooklands, stay relevant, interesting, and financially stable after 119 years?
The Race · F1
Why F1's AI engines are tripping teams up so much
We are nearly halfway through the F1 season and teams and drivers are still baffled by some of the things the 2026...
Formula 1 Official · F1
Amelia Dimoldenberg on learning to drive with F1 stars
Amelia Dimoldenberg chats to F1.com about the new season of Passenger Princess, as well as revealing how her driving skills...
Formula 1 Official
Top 10 magic Magyar moments: 40 years of the Hungarian GP
It is 40 years since Formula 1 ventured behind the Iron Curtain for the first time and set up shop at the new Hungaroring,...
ESPN Cricinfo
Cox, de Swardt dig deep as Leicestershire edge to two-wicket win
Thriller at Kibworth as Gloucestershire's low total nearly proves enough
ESPN Cricinfo
New county report warns of looming 'realities' as financial gulfs widen
Leonard Curtis report shows that Hundred equity sale has strengthened the hold of strongest clubs
Science
New Scientist
Why open-source software can be both good and bad
Software that is free to use creates many opportunities – not all of which are good
New Scientist
This twisty sci-fi thriller is a fantastic debut from Isabel J. Kim
Sublimation, in which a person can split into two when crossing an international border, is tip-top stuff. Don't miss it, says...
New Scientist
Sunshine can help with some serious health problems, argues a new book
While Europe’s heatwave makes us run for shade, the intriguing In Defense of Sunlight reveals sunlight’s health-giving effects...
Nature
Electronic-resonance enhanced molecule for perovskite solar cells
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10919-4 Electronic-resonance enhanced molecule for perovskite...
Nature
RNA synthesis and substrate analog inhibition in the CCHFV polymerase
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10913-w RNA synthesis and substrate analog inhibition in the...
Nature
What counts as a moon? Huge ‘exosatellite’ sparks debate
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02299-6 Discovery of a distant Jupiter-mass object could pave...
Nature
How do quantum computers work?
Nature, Published online: 22 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02219-8 Recent breakthroughs suggest usable devices could be...
Technology
The Verge
Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM
Following the MacBook Neo's huge popularity so far, Apple is reportedly developing an updated version of its budget laptop...
The Verge
Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like
Samsung has given us our first chance to check out its upcoming smart glasses in person, revealing two new designs and the...
The Verge
How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare
Samsung's latest round of folding Galaxy Z phones and updated smartwatches were announced at its July 2026 Unpacked event and...
The Verge
Preorders for Samsung’s new Z Fold and Flip 8 come with up to $350 in gift cards
Samsung's newest foldables are here. At Galaxy Unpacked, the company announced the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and...
Techcrunch
Monday.com lays off hundreds to focus on AI
The company said it is reducing its headcount by 20%, or about 630 staff, to "support a leaner, more focused operating model"...
Techcrunch
Google is making it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
The new feature lets users wirelessly transfer more data types from an iPhone without needing to download a separate app.
Techcrunch
Arcee, a US open source AI lab, says Chinese models are not inherently dangerous
As Chinese AI models grow in capability and popularity among U.S. companies, the arguing over what should be done about them...
Techcrunch
Substack’s new tool tells you who’s been writing their newsletters with AI
Substack is giving readers a way to estimate how much of a newsletter was written by AI, signaling a broader shift toward...
Wired
Dyson V10 Konical Review (2026): Affordable and Solid
Out of Dyson’s two new affordable stick vacuums, this one is easily my favorite.
Wired
Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8?
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
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SysAdmin: Measuring Instrumental Power-Seeking in Frontier AI
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Calibrated Selective Fact-Checking via Evidence Chain Evaluation
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