NY Times World

A Look Back at Trump’s Broadsides Against NATO Allies

President Trump has rarely missed an opportunity to castigate the Western military alliance, whose leaders he’s meeting this week, as weak and ineffective.

general  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Blue Owl Buys £1.3 Billion UK Private Hospital Portfolio

Blue Owl Capital Inc has completed a deal to buy a portfolio of UK private hospitals from Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Financial Times

Trump ‘completely committed’ to Nato, Rutte says

US president has threatened to remove US troops from Europe and revived calls to take control of Greenland

business  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The Kiss by Katie Barclay review – a history of passion, power and puckering up

From heads of state to foot-kissing knights, Hollywood romcoms to sex, a fascinating story of the gesture that for centuries has brought people togetherIf, on a European holiday, you get flustered greeting people – should you kiss? how many times? – spare a thought for Dutch theologian Desiderius Erasmus. Visiting England in 1499, he found a nation of enthusiastic kissers. “Wherever you go, you are received on all hands with kisses; when you take leave you are dismissed with kisses,” he wrote in

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian

Britons to buy 8m mini fans this year – but almost half will end up in landfill

Shoppers urged to seek quality products or alternatives as data shows demand surpassing least year’s totalBritons are expected to buy nearly 8m mini fans this year as they are “surging on to the market” in the hot weather – but almost half of those are expected to be low-quality products that end up in landfill within a year.Waste managers and recycling campaigners have raised concerns as the number of online searches for electrically powered handheld fans, which sell for as little as £2, has al

general  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The Girls review – poignant coming-of-age romance is an understated gem of Sri Lankan cinema

Sumitra Peries’ 1978 film about teenage sisters and thwarted romance is laden with passions that can’t be spoken aloudHere is a gem of South Asian cinema from 1978, by the Sri Lankan director and editor Sumitra Peries. With its lucid monochrome cinematography and calm, natural, unselfconscious performances, there is a freshness and warmth to this film. It is often on the brink of melodrama or soap opera, many shots having a tendency to slow zoom into the actors’ faces, and yet The Girls is in fa

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Aliens, chimps and a pregnant man: iconic British adverts – in pictures

They may have been unethical, potentially dangerous and somewhat sexist … but each of these classic adverts, from the PG Tips chimps to the Tango slapper, caught the public’s imaginationBaldy Man, Gold Blend flirters and mash-mad Martians: TV’s golden age ads Continue reading...

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Australia Turns to Rugby to Pull Pacific Islands Away From China

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had one overarching regional goal since taking office — stop China gaining a military foothold in the Pacific. He’s been ready to harness any tool available to further it, including sport.

business  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Oil Prices Jump After US Strikes Iran | The China Show | 7/8/2026

“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Haidi Stroud-Watts and Avril Hong give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

FTSE 100 Set to Fall on Middle East Tensions

business  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Dwayne Johnson Laughed ‘So F—ing Hard’ When He Saw the Memes About His ‘Moana’ Wig: ‘It Was Very, Very Funny’

Dwayne Johnson went through 12 different Maui wigs before landing on the perfect one for the live-action “Moana,” and laughed “so fucking hard” when he saw the internet’s reaction to his flowing mane. “I went through 12 wigs,” Johnson told Variety‘s Marc Malkin on Tuesday night at the Los Angeles premiere of “Moana” at the […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

BBC Sport

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 31

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

sports  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Oil Jumps Following US Strikes on Iran Targets

Brent rose as much as 3% to top $76 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded above $72 after US forces completed strikes on more than 80 targets in Iran in retaliation for attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg's Stephen Stapczynski reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 8, 2026

BBC World

US strikes target Iranian military boats

The US has launched the strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

general  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian

Search under way after Boeing 737 cargo plane goes missing off Pakistan coast

Early flight data showed the K2 Airways plane with five crew on board possibly crashed into the sea ⁠southwest of KarachiA Pakistan-registered Boeing 737 cargo plane with five crew members on board lost contact with air traffic control on ⁠Tuesday night after reporting a navigational ⁠system problem on ​its way to Karachi, Pakistan aviation authorities said.Early flight data indicated the 27-year-old converted freighter operated by K2 Airways from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates possibly cra

general  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Karim Kassem Broaches Migrant Issues in Lebanon With ‘Pipes’: ‘A Lot of People Are Being Affected by War but We Don’t See the Whole Picture’

Lebanese director Karim Kassem remains one of the most prolific directors in the MENA region despite the sociopolitical instability of his home country of Lebanon. “Pipes,” having its world premiere as part of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s prestigious Crystal Globe Competition, is the director’s fifth film in five years, following highly praised works like […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China’s Deadly Storms Turbocharged by Convergence of Factors

This week’s deadly storms in southern and central China were worsened by a convergence of factors, underscoring the growing frequency of weather extremes that the world’s second-largest economy must increasingly contend with.

business  Jul 8, 2026

The Guardian Culture

TV tonight: finance whiz Gary Stevenson takes on the super-rich

The working-class lad who became a millionaire proposes a new annual tax. Plus: it’s 25 years of The Office. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4 Continue reading...

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Science Daily

New weight loss pill beats oral Ozempic in major trial

A new once-daily weight-loss pill called orforglipron delivered better weight loss and blood sugar improvements than the leading oral semaglutide in a major clinical trial. The tablet could offer a more convenient alternative to injectable drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy because it doesn't require refrigeration or special timing with meals. It's also cheaper to manufacture, which could expand access globally.

science  Jul 8, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Indonesia Honors Modi With Top Civilian Honor

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Indonesia's highest civilian honor, the Bintang Adipurna, during his visit to Jakarta. The award brings his total number of honors from foreign governments to at least 35. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 8, 2026