The Guardian

Marine Le Pen’s political future at stake with ruling on electoral ban imminent

Leader of France’s far-right National Rally and a contender for the presidency set to hear appeal decision on TuesdayMarine Le Pen, France’s far-right figurehead and a leading contender for its presidency, will learn on Tuesday whether she can run in next year’s election when a Paris appeals court rules on her attempt to overturn a ban on holding elected office.The ruling will determine whether the far-right National Rally (RN) will be led by Le Pen, 57, or her young protege, Jordan Bardella, 30

general  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian

Dowry murders in India no longer spark public anger or debate, study finds

Thousands of women are killed in dowry disputes each year, despite the practice being banned in 1961Dowry deaths in India no longer provoke the public anger they once did, despite thousands of women’s lives still being lost every year, according to new research.The killings – women who are murdered or driven to suicide following dowry disputes between families – have also faded from political debate, despite an increase in cases. Continue reading...

general  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian Culture

‘Bored? You’re never good enough to get bored!’ Oscar-winner Helen Hunt on great roles, unruly audiences and her RSC debut

The formidable actor talks about the challenge of finding meaty characters, tough times in the US – and co-starring with her dad’s hero Kenneth Branagh in The Cherry OrchardIt’s lunchtime in Stratford-upon-Avon and Helen Hunt has 30 minutes to spare. She’s preparing for her Royal Shakespeare Company debut and is taking time out to speak to me via Zoom, just her head and shoulders, with what looks like a sleek-surfaced kitchen in the backdrop. Hunt is all sleek surfaces herself: polite smiles, ev

entertainment  Jul 7, 2026

Financial Times

How to stop AI becoming the enemy of younger workers

‘Seniority-biased’ hiring patterns in South Korea carry a lesson for the rest of the world

business  Jul 7, 2026

Financial Times

EU to delay pre-authorised travel system after border chaos

US-style pre-checks unlikely to be rolled out this year

business  Jul 7, 2026

Financial Times

HSBC pulls back from riskier private credit lending

Europe’s biggest bank told some clients in recent weeks that it would not renew facilities

business  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

A Token Grasp of the AI Boom Shows Trouble Brewing

The period of vertical ascent is probably over.

business  Jul 7, 2026

Financial Times

How Europe would fight without America

As Nato meets, the continent is starting to think about how to defend itself without the US

business  Jul 7, 2026

Financial Times

Greek shipping companies made almost $4bn shipping Russian oil in past three years

Dynacom Tankers, Stealth Maritime and Onassis Group boost revenues from transporting Russian fuel under G7 price cap regime

business  Jul 7, 2026

Financial Times

Volkswagen needs leaders who can make sense of its challenges

Carmaker will have to cultivate capacity to improvise as it navigates the profound uncertainty it faces

business  Jul 7, 2026

Financial Times

German CEOs worry Merz’s €10bn tax cuts are too little to jump-start economy

Chancellor is battling weak business sentiment and a surge in support for the far right

business  Jul 7, 2026

NASA News

The World Cup From 250 Miles Up

Over the years, astronauts aboard the International Space Station have photographed several of the cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

science  Jul 7, 2026

NY Times Business

Samsung Made More Profit Last Quarter Than the Last Two Years Combined

The A.I. boom has propelled the South Korean tech giant’s earnings, but its shares sank as investors had even loftier expectations.

business  Jul 7, 2026

BBC Sport

Red cards, mass brawls and magic memories

BBC Sport Wales charts the colourful 58-year rugby history of Argentina hosting Wales.

sports  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Japan’s Inpex Signs 15-Year Deal to Buy Persian Gulf LNG

Japan’s state-backed Inpex Corp. signed a 15-year deal with Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. for the supply of liquefied natural gas from its project in the Persian Gulf.

business  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Japan 30-Year Bond Sale Sees Strongest Demand Since 2019

Japan’s 30-year government bond auction drew its strongest demand since 2019 as high yield levels attracted investors despite worries about fiscal policy and inflation.

business  Jul 7, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trial

business  Jul 7, 2026

BBC World

China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes

The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.

general  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

US Loses to Belgium in World Cup Match Amid Controversy

Team USA’s run in the World Cup came to an end on Monday as it failed to make the quarterfinals, while outrage over FIFA’s decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to play continued to simmer. Bloomberg's Balazs Penz breaks down the latest developments. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 7, 2026

ESPN

USMNT player ratings: Awful performances from Puli...

This USMNT was supposed to be special, but terrible performances throughout the U.S. roster led to a bitter World Cup exit in the round of 16.

sports  Jul 7, 2026