The strikes by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels could add to the pressure on global oil markets on top of disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Go …
Lineage fined for flies, smell and ‘unsanitary’ conditions after Boyle Heights warehouse fire
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has fined Lineage Logistics for what it called “unsanitary and nuisance” conditions at the company’s fire-damaged Boyle Heights warehouse. Read full story …
Is This the Future We Really Want?
There is probably a camera on a pole at the entrance to your neighborhood. You’ve probably stopped noticing it. It is small, solar-powered, unremarkable, and it photographs every car that …
Who Benefits From a Rocket Primary?
The implosion of scandal-ridden U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign in Maine and the sudden passing of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina give a fresh pack of candidates …
Trump and the Authoritarians
A chilling form of authoritarianism has taken deep root across America. Its purveyors claim their high positions make them uniquely qualified to guide the nation. Rejecting the give-and-take of traditional …
The Left-Wing Unicorn Hunt for the White Male Working-Class Voter
The last Democratic candidate to appeal to the white working-class voter was Bill Clinton. He needed every one of those voters in his 1992 and 1996 races. Yet he still …
Fleeing a wall of flames: Tourists describe France wildfires escape
Families visiting France from the UK and elsewhere have told the BBC how their holidays have become evacuation missions. Read full story Author:
How the mystery of dead animals dumped in villages led to a hidden world of illegal hunts
Farmers talk of attacks as police receive nearly 9,000 reports of banned hare coursing, the BBC finds. Read full story Author:
Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April. Read full story Author:
Police declare ‘major incident’ over Cairngorms wildfire
Some residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have left their homes over the threat the wildfire spreading. Read full story Author:
Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous: What you had to say about wedding rule changes
The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere. Read full story Author:
ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce? Read full story Author:
The pop band who went from playing for rescue dogs to selling out arenas
Muna discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of “queer pop”. Read full story Author:
OpenAI hack has turned into a whodunnit with serious questions to answer
Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance. Read full story Author:
Claudia Winkleman’s chat show ended after one series – can anyone replace Graham Norton?
The presenter said she was “incredibly grateful” for the opportunity but simply “too nervous to enjoy it”. Read full story Author:
It’s the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm – but the packaging is ‘unrecyclable’
BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts. Read full story Author:
Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
Protests have continued over Zelensky’s decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically. Read full story Author:
Parents on how they get through the summer holidays on a budget
The best tips and tricks to have a fun – yet affordable – summer break with the family. Read full story Author:
Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports. Read full story Author:
Eastern Rosellas! – Meet the seven-year-old behind viral song
Seven-year-old Miles Phillips’ hit song has now had 1.5m views and was even played on the radio. Read full story Author: