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

BBC World

How Iran's new regime is very different to what came before

Khamenei's funeral is another reminder of the change Iran has seen, but what does its new leadership want?

general  Jul 5, 2026

BBC Sport

What do you know about women's events in England?

How much do you know about major women's sporting events held in England?

sports  Jul 5, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Fewer Ships Transiting Hormuz Along Oman Coast After U-Turns

The number of vessels sailing through the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani coast fell to a trickle on Sunday, a day after several exiting along that route made sharp reversals, underscoring Iran’s continued efforts to maintain its grip on the waterway.

business  Jul 5, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Modi’s Biofuel Push Comes Under Pressure as Motorists Protest

Indian motorists will gather in New Delhi on Sunday, in the first major protest against a flagship biofuel program intended to reduce crude imports and support farm incomes.

business  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian Culture

TV tonight: Ed Gamble’s provocative new comedy show

Richard Ayoade and Joanne McNally are team captains in Unacceptable. Plus, stay up late to see England take on Mexico! Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, TLC Continue reading...

entertainment  Jul 5, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi “Will Not Watch” Film Version: “Officially Separating My Name”

With a cast that includes Amandla Stenberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Viola Davis, Gina Prince-Bythewood's feature adaptation of the 2018 YA novel is set to hit theaters early next year from Paramount.

entertainment  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian

Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan says coalition with One Nation ‘not even being talked about’

Anthony Albanese mocks ructions on conservative side of politics and says three rightwing parties are caught up in ‘race to the bottom’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal frontbencher Dan Tehan says he does not want to be in a rightwing coalition with One Nation, despite senior colleagues urging closer ties with Pauline Hanson and polls suggesting her rise will make it difficult for the opposition party to ever govern in its own right again.Prime minister, Anthony

general  Jul 5, 2026

BBC Sport

A rivalry renewed - Sabalenka and Osaka meet again

For the third time in three months, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will meet - but this time for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

sports  Jul 5, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Ebola Crisis Exposes Congo's Fragile Health System

Daniele Nyirandutiye, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, discusses how the Ebola outbreak in Congo exposed critical weaknesses in healthcare and why long-term investment is essential. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian

Could Farage quit? Questions swirl over Reform UK leader’s future

Farage is under pressure over £5m gift, byelection losses and rise of rival Restore but allies say exit speculation is ‘wishful thinking’“Of course he’s tired. He’s just done two months campaigning every day on the road, it would be weird if he wasn’t. But that doesn’t mean he’s going to quit,” says one friend of Nigel Farage who has spent time with him in recent weeks.Westminster has been ablaze with rumours that Farage is growing weary in the job of leading Reform UK after the bruising scandal

general  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian

Make Ed Miliband chancellor, ex-chief Treasury adviser tells Andy Burnham

Nicholas Stern joins growing number backing Miliband, saying he has vision and experience to revive economyA former chief economic adviser to the Treasury has called on Andy Burnham to appoint Ed Miliband as chancellor, arguing the energy secretary has a “bold” vision to revive the economy.Nicholas Stern, a professor at the London School of Economics who was a senior figure in the Treasury during Gordon Brown’s tenure, said only Miliband had the experience and the strategic vision to accelerate

general  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian Health

Roll up, roll up! Older generation find joy and fearlessness in circus

Juggling, trapeze and hula hoop classes for over-50s are taking off as people rediscover their inner child and tap into health benefitsRumman Talukder’s favourite circus trick is called the Mermaid. Every Sunday, the 60-year-old IT consultant drives from his home in Stanmore to a circus school in Ware to practise it. Hanging from a trapeze by one arm, with his back arched and his legs wrapped around the rope, he says it makes him feel “strong and graceful”.“My wife thinks I’m mad but in the run-

health  Jul 5, 2026

ESPN

'Emotional' Contreras apologizes for on-field flap...

- Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras offered an emotional apology for his involvement in a pair of bench-clearing incidents against the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals this past week.

sports  Jul 5, 2026

BBC World

US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

general  Jul 5, 2026

WSJ World News

China Releases Imprisoned Pastor Ezra Jin After U.S. Pressure

The leader of a prominent Chinese underground church arrived in Los Angeles on Friday, his family said.

general  Jul 5, 2026

ESPN

All-Star Alvarez walks off Rays in multi-HR night

Yordan Alvarez added to his AL home run lead with a walk-off against the Rays on Saturday night, his second homer of the night.

sports  Jul 5, 2026

The Guardian

NSW Labor to adopt tougher pokies stance as Sydney inner west mayor says ‘momentum for real reform unstoppable’

State Labor conference expected to pass a motion which would commit to 50% of machines being removed from operation in next 10 yearsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales premier Chris Minns will take a tougher stance on poker machines to the next election after being pushed to adopt the approach by the party’s left.A motion expected to pass the NSW Labor conference with unanimous support on Sunday afternoon will add a plan to take “decisive action” on problem

general  Jul 5, 2026

Science Daily

NASA's Hubble spots a stellar sparkler for the Fourth of July

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular red, white, and blue view of one of the Milky Way's oldest star clusters to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. Hidden within the ancient cluster are clues to how exploding stars helped transform the young universe into one capable of forming planets and, eventually, life.

science  Jul 5, 2026