The Guardian

Baptism record at Manchester Cathedral offers insight into Black Mancunian life in Georgian-era England

A parish entry reveals an argument that proved pivotal to the abolitionist cause, at a time when an estimated 20,000 Black people were living in the countryWhen the abolitionist Thomas Clarkson gave a sermon in 1787 at Manchester Cathedral – during the city’s first mass meeting against the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans – he saw a “great crowd of black people standing round the pulpit”.However, little is known about Black Mancunians in the Georgian era, which makes one recently redisco

general  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian Culture

‘Justin Bieber was played so much in the changing room’: Leah Williamson’s honest playlist

The England and Arsenal player grew up with Enrique Iglesias on repeat, and knows the Bridget Jones soundtrack by heart. But what football song gives her goosebumps?The first song I fell in love withI used to have a cassette player with these fuzzy foam headphones, and only two cassettes: Hero by Enrique Iglesias and How Do I Live by LeAnn Rimes. I would play them over and over.The first single I downloadedMichaela Strachan by Scouting for Girls. I thought it was fascinating that they’d written

entertainment  Jul 5, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Meet Czech Interpreter Helena Koutná Who Gives Voice to the Stars of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival

With Hollywood and European stars and directors from around the globe descending on the Czech festival every year, THR looks behind the scenes of the art of interpreting with a familiar face from the big KVIFF events.

entertainment  Jul 5, 2026

BBC Sport

Mexico return luxury watches gifted by YouTuber

World Cup co-hosts Mexico - who play England on Sunday night - return luxury watches gifted to them by a content creator because Fifa rules prohibit expensive gifts.

sports  Jul 5, 2026

NY Times World

Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Prepare for Typhoon Bavi

Typhoon Bavi, a tropical cyclone barreling through the Pacific Ocean, was forecast to pass near the U.S. territories on Monday with the force of a Category 5 hurricane.

general  Jul 5, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

OPEC+ Agrees in Principle on 188K B/D Quota Hike, Delegates Say

OPEC+ has a preliminary agreement for another modest oil quota increase in August, delegates said, raising the prospect of more supply eventually hitting the market again if a US-Iran peace pact can stick.

business  Jul 5, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Foxconn second-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics

business  Jul 5, 2026

Science Daily

Scientists discover the deep sleep circuit that builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain

Researchers have identified the brain circuitry that links deep sleep with the release of growth hormone, revealing how the two regulate each other. The newly discovered feedback loop helps explain why poor sleep can interfere with growth, muscle repair, fat metabolism, and brain function. Understanding this system could pave the way for new therapies for sleep disorders and diseases tied to metabolism and the brain, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

science  Jul 5, 2026

BBC Sport

Should Scotland keep Russell in reserve against South Africa?

With Tom Jordan and Fergus Burke impressing in a high-scoring win over Argentina, could Scotland keep talisman Finn Russell on the bench in their next Nations Championship game away to South Africa?

sports  Jul 5, 2026

BBC World

Scorching heat and delays: How Washington DC marked America 250

The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.

general  Jul 5, 2026

Financial Times

Ukraine striking Russian energy infrastructure at unprecedented rate

Kyiv’s intensified drone campaign is spurring Russia’s worst fuel crisis in decades

business  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian Politics

I’ve seen what the death of major industry did to Britain. Without a good revival plan, Burnham cannot succeed | John Harris

Collieries turned into retail parks, manufacturing in the doldrums. The problem is vast, but at least the PM-in-waiting sees it: and in that there is hopeIn the autumn of 2005, Tony Blair gave one of his most unhinged and fascinating speeches as prime minister. “I hear people say we have to stop and debate globalisation,” he said. “You might as well debate whether autumn should follow summer.” He went on: “The character of this changing world is indifferent to tradition. Unforgiving of frailty …

politics  Jul 5, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

BOK Warns of Risks From Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs: Yonhap

The Bank of Korea warned that single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds tied to Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. could deepen market concentration, amplify volatility and intensify one-way trading flows, according to a local report.

business  Jul 5, 2026

Variety

‘Murciélago’ Manga Gets 2027 TV Anime Adaptation on HIDIVE

Yoshimura Kana’s manga “Murciélago” is being adapted into a TV anime set to premiere in 2027, with HIDIVE announcing exclusive streaming rights for the U.S., Canada and several other markets. The adaptation was unveiled at Anime Expo 2026. Serialized in Square Enix’s Young Gangan since August 2013, “Murciélago” has sold more than 2.3 million copies […]

entertainment  Jul 5, 2026

BBC Sport

Who am I? Guess the tennis star No 6

Will you get today's tennis player in as few attempts as possible?

sports  Jul 5, 2026

BBC Sport

Wales prepare to take flight to Argentina

Wales' Nations Championship travelling campaign will begin when they jet off for matches against Argentina and South Africa.

sports  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian

Ofsted drops ‘clumsy’ and ‘offensive’ guidance linking autism and extremism

Training document used to teach inspectors updated after campaign by celebrities including Chris PackhamOfsted, the body responsible for safeguarding in education in England, has dropped guidance for inspectors that linked autism and extremism after an outcry from celebrity campaigners.An education minister has disclosed that an updated training document “no longer includes reference to children with autism” after claims that it was “offensive” and “clumsy” discrimination. Continue reading...

general  Jul 5, 2026

BBC World

Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison

The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.

general  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian Science

Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel

Australian Space Agency working to confirm origin of objects as space archaeologist says they may be connected to a rocket launchSix pieces of suspected space debris found washed up on north Queensland beaches could be “space balls” that are often left over from rocket launches, according to one expert.The Australian Space Agency confirmed on Sunday it was working to determine the nature and origin of the mysterious objects which police said were suspected of containing hazardous chemicals. Cont

science  Jul 5, 2026

BBC Sport

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 28

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

sports  Jul 5, 2026