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Geopolitics

‘Act of aggression against Iran’: Araghchi warns UK over US access to British military bases

Times of India – World · India

Iran's foreign minister warned Britain that allowing US strikes from its bases is aggression. He stated this action grants Iran the right to self-defense unde…

Geopolitics

On the ground in the English seaside town rightwing influencers say is being ‘invaded’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Some in Dover say their town is being exploited by content creators and politicians, but others claim there is a genuine problemIf you believe rightwing influe…

Geopolitics

Colorado declares town abandoned amid water and leadership crisis

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hartman residents asked for declaration after infighting exacerbated water crisis and all town leaders resignedA small town in south-eastern Colorado was recen…

Entrepreneurship

A Toxic Dust Crisis Is Unfolding in California. The Leadership Lesson Is Hard to Ignore

Inc. · Global

As the Salton Sea recedes and exposes contaminated lakebed, leaders can learn a crucial lesson about identifying risks before they’re revealed by a crisis.

Entrepreneurship

10 Small Business Ideas With Six-Figure Potential

Inc. · Global

A recent analysis of high-earning small business ideas shows plenty of opportunity in tech, consulting, finance, and local services.

Tech & Startups

China’s EV Market Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem

Wired · Global

More EVs reaching the end of their life means more batteries to recycle. But waste management companies have yet to catch up to the new reality.

Geopolitics

U.S. general warns Pentagon he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel

The Washington Post – World · US

A shortage of Navy destroyers, used to defend against Iranian ballistic missile attacks, will force the head of U.S. European Command to prioritize the U.S. ho…

Geopolitics

Home loan rate cuts ease borrowing, but affordability challenge in Mumbai, NCR: Report

Times of India – World · India

Lowered home loan interest rates are boosting buyer confidence throughout India, yet affordability continues to be a pressing concern in Mumbai and the NCR. In…

Geopolitics

CWG: Jaismine Lamboria beats Michaela Walsh to win Women's 57kg Boxing Gold

Times of India – World · India

Jaismine Lamboria secured the women's 57kg boxing gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She defeated Michaela Walsh by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the fin…

Geopolitics

Ram Temple skit row: Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav booked for 'insulting Sanatan Dharma'

Times of India – World · India

Seers and lawyers filed police complaints in Varanasi against Pappu Yadav and opposition leaders. They alleged their religious sentiments were hurt by a protes…

Geopolitics

Italy says it’s temporarily suspending EU Schengen arrangement with Spain after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

The measure will impact people travelling by plane or boat between the two countriesSpanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez is now in Ceuta, accompanied by interi…

Geopolitics

Iran warns neighbors against being US 'defensive shield'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Iran has warned regional states against helping the US as Washington weighs possible "very hard" new strikes. Meanwhile, the Tehran-backed Houthis claim to hav…

Geopolitics

Famed climber Purja confirmed dead as bodies recovered from Broad Peak

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pakistani rescuers have recovered three of 10 missing climbers swept away in avalanche on world's 12th largest peak.

Geopolitics

Spain-Morocco border crisis: Death toll in Ceuta reaches 67

The Hindu – World · India

Spain announced it was installing a barrier along the breakwater fence into the sea after some 60,000 migrants breached the tiny Spanish territory’s frontier o…

Geopolitics

'Go that way': Migrants say Moroccan authorities directed them towards Spain's Ceuta

Times of India – World · India

Moroccan migrants reported encouragement from authorities and social media messages. Thousands crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave, with many returning due to …

Geopolitics

PM Narendra Modi should stop abuses heaped by BJP's trolls: Raj Thackeray

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated he has forgiven students who abused him and his mother. Raj Thackeray urged the Prime Minister to also address BJP trolls'…

Tech & Startups

7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran

Wired · Global

Plus: The FBI eyes AI-powered tech to detect future crimes, Russia charges Telegram’s founder, xAI sues to stop a state’s “nudification” ban, and the Democrats…

Geopolitics

Iran: The Making of a War

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

From coup to conflict - how decades of rivalries and miscalculations have shaped one of today’s most dangerous wars.

Geopolitics

Making Rounds

The New York Times – World · US

Errands get us out of our homes and into the world, on missions providing both serendipity and satisfaction.

Geopolitics

Greece battles wildfires, including near Athens

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Firefighters were battling blazes in over 70 locations across Greece. Strong winds continue to fan the flames, adding to the firefighters' struggles.

Geopolitics

'Sharmistha went to jail, Ruchika got away with apology': How law decides who's guilty

Times of India – World · India

Two women faced legal action for online posts, raising questions about free speech. Sharmistha Panoli was jailed for remarks, while Ruchika Singh faces a zero …

Tech & Startups

Dreo Summer Flash Sale 2026: Lowest Price Ever on Chefmaker, Fan

Wired · Global

On Dreo’s summer flash sale from August 1 to 3, a great misting fan and an even better air fryer are at the lowest prices we’ve seen them.

Geopolitics

Boxer secures Tuvalu’s first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a bout

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tarona Taafaki makes history in women’s 75kg categoryAll boxers eliminated in semis receive bronze medalsA boxer has made history for ⁠Tuvalu by winning the ti…

Geopolitics

Infantino’s World Cup crisis: UEFA has ‘lost confidence’ in FIFA leadership

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UEFA, who were the strongest opponents of FIFA's plan, slam the Gianni Infantino-led governing body despite standdown.

Geopolitics

War in Ukraine: Why Crimea has become a strategic target

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian logistics centers and energy facilities in Crimea. What are the consequences for local supplies, and how does Kyiv ho…

Geopolitics

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?

BBC News – World · Europe

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

Geopolitics

DoJ appears to ignore New Mexico deadline for key Epstein ranch files

The Guardian – World · Europe

State attorney general set 31 July deadline for documents relating to abuse of girls at Epstein-owned Zorro ranchThe US Department of Justice (DoJ) appeared to…

Geopolitics

As China’s catch-up era ends, what’s standing in the way of tech innovation?

South China Morning Post – World · China

As China’s era of catch-up growth fades, experts warn that profound issues in research culture and institutional incentives may hamstring the country’s ambitio…

Geopolitics

A Weekend That Marks a Historical Moment for Black Canadians

The New York Times – World · US

Emancipation Day is a reminder that southwestern Ontario was once a mecca for enslaved people fleeing the United States.

Entrepreneurship

Papa Murphy’s Is Closing Stores, Joins List of National Pizza Chains to Shutter Locations in 2026

Inc. · Global

The announcement from parent company MTY Food Group follows recent waves of restaurant closures from Pizza Hut and Papa John’s.

Entrepreneurship

With Just 5 Words, OpenAI’s President Admitted the Problem With the New ChatGPT App

Inc. · Global

If you’ve been confused while using the ChatGPT desktop app, you are not alone.

Geopolitics

Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Infantino's Fifa leadership

BBC News – World · Europe

The governing body of European football says Fifa president Gianni Infantino has "failed to deliver" on promises he made when elected 10 years ago.

Geopolitics

Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq face a delicate balance amid Iran attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iranian Kurdish groups based in Iraq have been heavily attacked in the war, but most deny US assistance.

Geopolitics

Beneath Tunisia’s silence, public anger simmers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Behind Tunisia’s enforced calm, anger is growing over repression, economic decline and collapsing public services.

Geopolitics

'As if I am a terrorist': Tehseen Poonawalla claims house arrest over E20 protest

Times of India – World · India

- Tehseen Poonawala, a venture capitalist and political analyst, alleges Delhi Police enforced house arrest on him. - He is also a consultant with expertise …

Tech & Startups

Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop Review: Hedging Its Bets

Wired · Global

There are both cheaper and more powerful entry-level gaming laptops out there, but the Alienware 15 walks that tightrope between price and quality.

Tech & Startups

Nobody Knows if OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s AI Hacking Sprees Are Illegal

Wired · Global

Both major AI labs’ models broke containment, escaped onto the internet, and hacked other companies. If a human had done that, the law would likely be against …

Geopolitics

'Terrorists asked caste, community': Killed worker's kin on Kulgam terror attack

Times of India – World · India

Two Chhattisgarh labourers were killed in a terror attack at a brick kiln in Kulgam. Attackers allegedly questioned the victims about their caste and communit…

Geopolitics

Home renovations every property owner should plan after 10 years

Times of India – World · India

Homes reaching ten years require attention to systems and materials. Proactive inspections and upgrades protect structural integrity and resale value. Kitche…

Geopolitics

Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping Easter bombings

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping 2019 Easter bombings.

Geopolitics

Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About the Effect of the Iran War on Oil Prices, Munitions and More

The New York Times – World · US

The president misleadingly blamed the Biden administration’s weapons transfers to Ukraine for current concerns over munitions stockpiles, among other claims ab…

Geopolitics

A French Village Becomes a Ghost Town After the Wildfires

The New York Times – World · US

Wildfires in France have forced tens of thousands of people from their homes and left entire towns deserted along the southwest coast. We visited Claouey, an e…

Geopolitics

The U.S. Deported Him to Jail in Russia. Then He Escaped.

The New York Times – World · US

Facing a long prison sentence or a forced trip to the front line of a war he opposes, Artyom Vovchenko believed it was worth taking a risk.

Entrepreneurship

Most Companies Still Track Competitors the Old Way. That’s Becoming a Serious Liability

Inc. · Global

A shift in competitive intelligence is changing how smart companies monitor pricing, hiring, product launches, and strategic moves.

Entrepreneurship

He Took Over Formula 1’s Smallest Brand. Five Years Later, It Was Worth $3.2 Billion

Inc. · Global

Chief marketing officer Rob Bloom shares how Aston Martin F1 gained traction with Gen-Z Formula 1 fans.

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