What the US militarisation of Latin America could look like
More US military involvement and larger regional defence budgets mean less social spending and worse democracy outcomes.
Reform UK says Britain is broken. Birmingham tells another story
The party's gains in Britain's most diverse major city are real, but they are not a verdict against multiculturalism.
How significant are the Yemeni government’s military gains against the Houthis?
Government forces make gains as fighting escalates, raising fears of a return to full-scale war.
Seven mouths, one meal: Feeding a family through Gaza’s food crisis
Families across Gaza struggle to secure food as community kitchens operate irregularly and prices rise.
How the West’s promise of freedom created a world of anger
In Deja Vu’s next episode, Pankaj Mishra traces today’s political anger to the Enlightenment and empire.
Palestinians mourn loved ones in mass funeral in Gaza City
Thousands attended a mass funeral for 100 Palestinians whose bodies were recovered from rubble in Gaza City.
Algeria civil defence recovers body of 10-year-old boy from well
Child found dead after four-day rescue effort in Algeria's western province of el-Bayadh.
Bangladesh protesters demand action over rising costs
Bangladesh sees its first major protests under PM Tarique Rahman, with thousands marching over rising living costs.
LIVE: Arsenal vs Chelsea – Premier League
Follow live updates from the London derby - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
The Verge
Boox’s tiny Picco e-reader should land in November
Boox teased the Picco, its take on the buzzy Xteink X4 e-reader, back in July, but provided almost no details. Now, thanks to some reporting out of IFA, we've g...
5 Pillars UK
Birmingham Four: Campaign to overturn terrorism convictions reignited after 10 years behind bars
Legal experts and activists have renewed a campaign to overturn the convictions of four Muslims who allege they were “framed” by West Midlands Police (WMP) in a...
Ars Technica
German company becomes first in Europe to launch fully commercial orbital rocket
"We achieved within a few years what had taken the European space industry decades before."
Wired
The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work, Travel, and Everything Between (2026)
The wrong bag can aggravate you every single day. These WIRED-tested picks get comfort, capacity, and organization just right.
Jovic moved to tears after beating ‘incredible’ friend Eala in US Open epic
Iva Jovic outlasted the fellow young tennis sensation from the Philippines, Alex Eala, in an epic three-hour showdown.
Can you guess the real size of each country on the new world map?
Pick which country is bigger, then watch it morph from Mercator to Equal Earth projection to see how close you were.
Photos: Gaza holds funeral for 100 Palestinians recovered from rubble
Gaza families hold mass funeral for 100 people recovered from rubble in Zeitoun neighbourhood.
Wired
Create Custom Windows 11 Notifications to Remind Yourself of Anything
Take full control of your desktop alerts by sending yourself recurring reminders and custom notifications triggered by specific events.
US, Iran engaged in tanker war: Where is the months-long conflict headed?
The US and Iran attack tankers in Strait of Hormuz, as the two sides try to exert control over the strategic waterway.
Palestinians in Gaza bury remains of 100 people recovered from rubble
The remains of thousands more people are believed to be buried under destroyed and damaged buildings in Gaza.
Wired
My Brief Summer Fling With Siri AI
I was initially enamored with the beta version of Apple’s revamped smartphone assistant. As the full release approaches, I’ve forgotten Siri AI even exists.
Wired
These Cyborg Cockroaches Could Save Your Life
The team embedded electrodes into live cockroaches, then outfitted them with cameras and injection devices to deliver medication via remote control.
Wired
Best Water Leak Detectors (2026): Moen, Phyn, TP-Link
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.
Ars Technica
Farmed salmon may not be as nutritious as it once was, new research suggests
The shift in the fish’s diet is having significant downstream impacts on the environment and climate.
Wired
Why China Is the Bogeyman Data Center Enthusiasts Just Can't Quit
Polls show that overwhelming majorities of Americans hate data centers. China makes a perfect scapegoat for tech leaders and their allies—the only problem is a ...
LIVE: Everton vs Manchester United – Premier League
All our live updates as Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford look to fire during our text commentary stream coverage.
Wired
The Best Gaming Chairs (2026): Are They Worth It?
The best gaming chair is actually an office chair. Here are our top picks from our real-life testing so far.
Israeli flags become the latest weapon of settlers in West Bank domination
Israel's visual colonisation aims to make Palestinians feel like guests in their own homeland.
Israeli air attacks on Lebanon kill at least four
Two women killed in an air attack on Arab Salim, and two people killed in strike on Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
The Verge
The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
Repairability rules. The Fairphone 6 Plus feels like an extremely average midrange Android phone and I couldn't be more thrilled. The mission has always been ad...
The Verge
Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
To get started with competitive Pokémon battles, all you need is your phone. But to compete at the highest level, like at the Pokémon World Championships, you'r...