Science Daily

The Neanderthal “love story” isn’t what the DNA actually shows

Claims that Neanderthal men "preferred" Homo sapiens women may make for catchy headlines, but the underlying research does not actually show prehistoric romance. The genetic evidence only points to an uneven pattern of DNA inheritance, which could have been shaped by biology, migration, or social organization. Archaeological evidence suggests Neanderthal groups may have followed traditions where women moved between communities, opening the door to far more complicated explanations than simple at

science  Jul 7, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Gulf Oil Exporters Slash Prices as Buyers Gain the Upper Hand

business  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Germany Files Charges in ‘Operation Chargeback’ Payment Scam

German prosecutors filed their first charges linked to a €300 million ($343 million) global payment-fraud that allegedly duped millions of credit card holders in a scam that enlisted the help of payment company executives.

business  Jul 7, 2026

BBC Sport

The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka

Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago.

sports  Jul 7, 2026

NY Times Business

New Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire

A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks.

business  Jul 7, 2026

NY Times World

Joining a Human Tide of Mourners Flowing Through Tehran’s Streets

After days of public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Tehran’s Azadi Square. This is what I saw covering the miles-long procession on Monday.

general  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Samsung Results Spur Stock Rotation to Less-Loved Sectors | Insight with Haslinda Amin 07/07/2026

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian

Five charged in Liberia after more than 200kg of cocaine seized in drug bust

Shipment discovered at airport in Monrovia and valued at £14.2m had been falsely declared as seasoning cubesAuthorities in Liberia have charged five suspects over one of the largest drug seizures in the country’s history, after police found more than 200kg of cocaine falsely declared as Maggi seasoning cubes.The shipment, with an estimated value of $19m (£14.2m), was discovered at the international airport in Monrovia on 8 June, but the suspects were not named until a press briefing at the weeke

general  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Mubadala Opens Credit Business to Outsiders (Video)

business  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

PBOC Unveils New Measures to Cement HK's Yuan Hub Status | The China Show | 7/6/2026

“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, Yvonne Man and Avril Hong give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 7, 2026

BBC World

India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations

Questions have been raised over alleged theft of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.

general  Jul 7, 2026

WSJ World News

German Industrial Output Rose Unexpectedly in May

The rise in output follows an uptick in factory orders, which could point to a recovery in activity ahead.

general  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Adnoc to Buy Shell's South African Fuel Stations

Adnoc Distribution is has agreed to buy Shell fuel stations across South Africa in a deal valued at $1 billion. CEO Bader Saeed Al Lamki explained the rationale behind the move to Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

German Industry Grows More Than Expected on Auto Sector

German industrial production grew for a second month, another sign that Europe’s largest economy is exiting the drag from the Iran war.

business  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian

AI models already ‘doing things their creators never intended’, Australia’s assistant technology minister warns

Andrew Charlton says artificial intelligence ‘cheating, deceiving, going their own way’ – and time to get ahead of it is in testing labFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastArtificial intelligence models are already “cheating, deceiving and going their own way”, Australia’s assistant minister for technology, Andrew Charlton, has warned, as the federal government’s AI Safety Institute begins testing the latest models.In a

general  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Call of My Life review – bright and breezy Nigerian call-centre romcom is just right for summer

Uzoamaka Power’s broken-hearted, lovable worker falls for a charming customer in this delightful, deftly written taleHere is a delightful Nigerian romcom, in which Soluchi, or “Sol” (played by Uzoamaka Power) is a modern-minded career woman living in Lagos where she works at a call centre for a mobile phone network. She’s great at her job, a natural empath who listens to her customers’ problems and solves them with patience and good cheer – not that her jerk of a boss, who is obsessed with raisi

entertainment  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Country People by Daniel Mason review – a joyful follow-up to North Woods

This fantastical journey through family, folktales and a world beneath our feet is witty, uplifting and gorgeously writtenDaniel Mason’s latest novel sees him return to the verdant New England landscape that so captivated readers of 2023’s acclaimed North Woods. This time, though, he hops the border from Massachusetts into Vermont – and effects a deeper shift in the process. Where North Woods was a foray into history, telling the tale of a house and its inhabitants over three centuries, in Count

entertainment  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Pedal to the metal! The best of Arles 2026 – in pictures

The iconic photography festival is back for the 57th time with images of dogs, diners, UFOs and more Continue reading...

entertainment  Jul 7, 2026

ESPN

USMNT shrugs off Balogun noise in WCup exit

The U.S. men's national team crashed out of the World Cup on Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, but players denied that the whirlwind surrounding Folarin Balogun's reversed suspension was not a distraction.

sports  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Temasek-Backed Gym Chain Cult.Fit Files Paperwork for India IPO

Cult.Fit Ltd. has filed draft paperwork to raise about $100 million in an initial public offering, a rare debut for a gym operator in the world’s most populous country.

business  Jul 7, 2026