The Guardian

Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage

Swedish nonprofit alleges cost to repair replica was $6,000 but Universal – which made $264m on film’s opening weekend – has not stumped upThe Swedish owners of a Viking longship replica that features in the Hollywood blockbuster The Odyssey say they feel “forgotten” after film-makers allegedly returned the vessel damaged and failed to foot the bill for repairs.In nearly three decades at sea, the warship Glad av Gillberga – based on a wreck from around 1040 found in Denmark’s Roskilde fjord – ha

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

‘I got carried away’: Elon Musk expresses regret about Doge and wading into Trump’s orbit

Billionaire in interview with the Economist admits he was too consumed by politics and shares predictions about AIElon Musk has admitted he became too consumed by politics during his volatile alliance with Donald Trump and his brief appointment as the president’s financial axman, running the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge).The world’s richest person, and briefly its first trillionaire after his SpaceX company floated on the US stock exchange in June, made the confession in

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

Pauline Hanson blames ‘fake news’ media for her bad press. But serious leaders have to own their actions

In a fortnight of rolling blunders, the One Nation leader digs deep into the Trump playbook of blame-shiftingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere’s apparently only one thing to blame for Pauline Hanson’s string of bad headlines in recent weeks, from her decision to pal around with the far-right convicted criminal Tommy Robinson to her description of domestic violence on Wednesday as a “two-way street”.According to the One Nation leader, it’s of course not Hanson hers

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

Murdoch and Musk in the crosshairs at Venice film festival

Danny Boyle’s drama about the acquisition of The Sun and a four-hour Elon Musk documentary will premiere alongside new films from Martin McDonagh and Werner Herzog – but only one female director has a movie in competitionThe Venice film festival promises to take a swing at media moguls of the print and digital era this year, with Trainspotting director Danny Boyle’s new film about Rupert Murdoch’s acquisition of the Sun and a new documentary about Elon Musk included in the lineup of the films fo

general  Jul 23, 2026

Washington Post World

House passes measure to restrain Trump on Iran

The vote marks the first test of Republican support for the conflict since President Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Tehran this month.

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

US House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to withdraw US military from Iran

Resolution, which comes after similar one in June, is largely symbolic, as Trump administration says it’s unconstitutionalUS politics live – latest updatesThe US House of Representatives on Thursday for the second time passed a war powers resolution directing Donald Trump to withdraw the US military from the conflict with Iran, amid renewed fighting in the Middle East that has driven oil prices to their highest levels in weeks.The resolution proposed by Democrat Pramila Jayapal passed by a 214-2

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

Israeli security minister joins Jewish extremists as they storm al-Aqsa mosque compound

Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was among thousands who gathered at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy siteIsrael’s far-right minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, joined thousands of Jewish extremists who stormed Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Thursday.Escorted by armed police, they prayed, waved the Israeli flag and sang the national anthem in a provocative display of political power. Continue reading...

general  Jul 23, 2026

WSJ World News

Brent Hits $100 Again as Houthi Attacks Threaten Further Supply Squeeze

Brent crude hit $100 a barrel for the first time in two months as the conflict in the Middle East widened after Iran-backed Houthi militants said they attacked two Saudi tankers heading toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

About 500 national guard members deployed to West Virginia after flash floods

Search and rescue operations continue as troops deploy across state after torrential rain caused floods and damageAbout 500 national guard members have been deployed across West Virginia after torrential rain caused flash floods in parts of the state this week, and as emergency crews continue search and rescue operations.Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, West Virginia’s governor, Patrick Morrisey, said that the state remained in a “phase of search and rescue” with teams working to “ide

general  Jul 23, 2026

NY Times World

Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Hit $100 a Barrel After Attacks in Red Sea

The price of Brent crude soared after Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen claimed strikes on two Saudi tankers. President Trump warned that the U.S. would hold Iran directly responsible for further attacks by the group.

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

Republican-controlled committee refers former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for criminal investigation

Committee accused of trying to ‘weaponize’ justice system via ‘laughably weak and vindictive criminal referral’Democrats have accused the US House of Representatives judiciary committee of a “baseless” and “vindictive” attack on former special prosecutor Jack Smith after it referred him for criminal prosecution for allegedly lying to Congress over his investigation into Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.Committee chair Jim Jordan, an Ohio Republican, wrote to acting US attorne

general  Jul 23, 2026

BBC World

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

general  Jul 23, 2026

WSJ World News

Trump Ties Saudi Nuclear Deal to Normalization of Relations With Israel

The move could complicate the 30-year accord to give the kingdom a civilian nuclear program.

general  Jul 23, 2026

BBC World

Ghanaians' ICC petition over migrant attacks 'opportunistic', says South Africa

The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

Oil price passes $100 a barrel again as Middle East conflict escalates

Benchmark rises sharply over fears Houthi militia could strangle Saudi exports as US-Iran fighting intensifiesThe oil price has climbed back above $100 a barrel for the first time in two months, as a fresh escalation of the Middle East conflict threatens to compound disruption to global oil supplies.The benchmark oil price rose sharply on Thursday, after reaching $95 a barrel the day before amid fears that Yemen’s Houthi militia could strangle Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea while US-Iran

general  Jul 23, 2026

WSJ World News

Trump Says Iran Will Be Held Responsible for Future Houthi Attacks

The president said the U.S. would hold Iran responsible for future attacks by Houthi militants after the group fired on two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea.

general  Jul 23, 2026

Washington Post World

Trump adds condition to nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, throwing pact into doubt

Saudi Arabia would need to normalize relations with Israel as a condition of a nuclear deal with the U.S., President Donald Trump said.

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

British army forced to cancel training in Kenya after defence agreement dispute

Exercise for September called off after Kenya raises concerns over funding and jurisdiction for criminal offencesThe British army has been forced to cancel training for its troops in Kenya after the Kenyan government refused to ratify a bilateral defence agreement.While the UK government wanted to renew the existing agreement, Kenyan lawmakers had sought changes to give local authorities greater powers to hold British soldiers accountable for any offences committed in the country. Continue readi

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

Burnham’s review of prison early release scheme is causing chaos, says union

Officials ‘do not know’ how to respond to potential changes to plans to start freeing up to 6,000 offendersUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s pledge to review early release plans has created “a sense of chaos” across the Prison Service, probation officers have said.As Whitehall insiders confirmed the prime minister was examining possible exemptions to the law under which offenders will be freed, the Napo probation union said prison officials “do not know” how to respond. Continue re

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

US government targets Cop City protester over phone operating system

Concern over US effort to prosecute Sam Tunick, accused by authorities of wiping his phone using GrapheneOSThe US Department of Justice is attempting to prosecute an Atlanta resident in connection with the movement against the police training center known as Cop City because he had GrapheneOS on his phone, an open-source operating system that enables users to enter a passcode and wipe a phone clean.The case, which had its first hearing on Monday, centers on a little-known US federal statute that

general  Jul 23, 2026