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

The Guardian

Tuesday briefing: What challenges would Ed Miliband face as chancellor?

In today’s newsletter: Former Reasons to Be Cheerful guests on the challenges facing the presumptive next occupant of No 11 Downing StreetGood morning. Does anybody else remember Reasons to Be Cheerful? The podcast was hosted by radio presenter Geoff Lloyd and Ed Miliband, during what has been unkindly described as his wilderness years, after he stepped down as Labour leader in 2015.I flipping loved that podcast. It started in 2017, soon after my son was born, and I have fond memories of driving

general  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

FTSE 100 Set to Outperform as Tech Selloff Hits Sentiment

business  Jul 7, 2026

Science Daily

AI just supercharged the race to find room temperature superconductors

Scientists have combined machine learning with quantum physics to discover two new superconductors and create a much faster way to search for many more. The technique could bring researchers significantly closer to the long-sought goal of a room-temperature superconductor.

science  Jul 7, 2026

NY Times World

At Least 15 Dead in China After Severe Flooding During Typhoon Maysak

Videos showed inundated roads, farmland and buildings, and floodwaters rushing toward homes, while the region braced for a potential super typhoon this week.

general  Jul 7, 2026

ESPN

'It was personal': Irked Schlittler bounces back

Bouncing back from a disappointing loss to the Detroit Tigers, Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings for the second time this year as the New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 Monday in the opener of a series pitting the AL East's top two teams.

sports  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Modi Meets Prabowo to Strengthen Ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Jakarta, where he and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto are set to sign up to eight agreements spanning defense, health, education and technology. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Google and RWE Back German Nuclear Startup Proxima Fusion at €2.4 Billion Valuation

German startup Proxima Fusion has raised €411 million ($469 million) from a range of investors, including national energy firm RWE AG and Alphabet Inc.’s Google, to develop a nuclear fusion plant it hopes will be operational in the 2030s.

business  Jul 7, 2026

BBC Sport

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 30

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

sports  Jul 7, 2026

ESPN

🧌 'Overturn this': Belgium troll U.S. after win

Belgium defeated the USMNT 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match Monday night -- and poked fun at the U.S. afterward.

sports  Jul 7, 2026

ESPN

Poch mum on U.S. future; tells fans to keep faith

Mauricio Pochettino would not offer an indication about whether he wants to remain as coach of the United States men's national team following the Americans' exit from the World Cup here on Monday.

sports  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian

WiseTech shares rise after Richard White resigns as executive chair amid police investigation

Rise in share price adds nearly $1bn to tech giant’s market value while White continues on as a board director and chief innovation officerGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRichard White has resigned as executive chair of WiseTech, the Australian tech company he co-founded, denying allegations he exploited a worker’s financial and visa status for sex.White will stay on as a board director and chief innovation officer, with Raelene Murphy replacing him as chair, the compa

general  Jul 7, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Can Australia Become Asia-Pacific's AI Hub?

Australia is emerging as a leading destination for AI data centers, but the window to secure that advantage may be closing. Deloitte Access Economics says the country faces a "sliding doors moment" to become Asia-Pacific's AI infrastructure hub. John O'Mahony discusses what's at stake on 'Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.' (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 7, 2026

The Guardian Culture

TV tonight: six people join an Amish community for this new reality series

How will the group cope when they leave behind the trappings of modern society? Plus: a double bill of a cracking gay dating show. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, TLCTapping into the cultural obsession with tradwife life, this reality series sends a group of men and women to live in an Amish community. Unsurprisingly, they’re met with scepticism. But the participants seem genuinely attuned to this new way of life: coffee barista Billie Jo has been dressing in Amish clothes at work for 10

entertainment  Jul 7, 2026