Politics
Farage and Badenoch clash over Meloni meeting claims
Farage and Badenoch trade barbs after a Times report on Meloni's advice was amended; Reform claims Meloni apologized for confusion.
Culture
Big Tech Faces Hollywood Reckoning as Studios Get Absorbed
Hollywood is finally taking on big tech with films like The Social Reckoning and Artificial, but the industry itself is increasingly owned by tech giants, raising questions about creative freedom.
Sports
Wallabies' imperfections on show in Argentina but biggest could be to come over captain call
Australia beat Argentina 27-21 in San Salvador de Jujuy, their fourth straight win, but coach Les Kiss faces a captaincy dilemma as Fraser McReight shines.
Business
Ex-White House teleprompter operator fined $172,000 for Trump speech bets
Gabriel Perez, a former White House teleprompter operator, has been fined $172,000 by the CFTC for betting on Trump's speeches using inside knowledge.
Transport
Environment
Nepal-Tibet flood toll hits 691, 3,000 missing amid new flood fears
At least 691 dead and 3,000 missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods. Rescuers race to free workers trapped in tunnels as new flood warnings emerge.
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on diesel after power loss
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has lost off-site power for over a week, relying on diesel generators with a 10-day supply, the IAEA said.
Plaskett Fire Doubles Overnight in Big Sur, California
The Plaskett fire in Big Sur, California, doubled overnight to over 5,900 acres, forcing evacuations, while the Timber fire remains at 21% containment.
Nepal flood deaths rise to 669, thousands missing
Nepal's disaster agency reports 669 killed and nearly 3,000 missing after a glacier collapse triggered devastating floods. Survivors recount losses.
NY Diaspora Mourns Himalayan Flood Victims
New York's Nepali and Tibetan communities grieve and mobilize aid after a Himalayan glacier collapse kills over 600 and leaves thousands missing, highlighting climate injustice.
TV & Film Quiz: The Best of British Screen
From Doctor Who and James Bond to Only Fools and Horses and Fawlty Towers, our TV and film quiz celebrates classic British screen favourites. Fourteen questions of mixed difficulty for every armchair fan. Lights, camera, action!
