Politics
Harvard's Avi Loeb leads Trump's secret UFO panel, assumes UAP human-made
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb leads Trump's secret UFO panel, assuming UAP are human-made. Panel has requested Pentagon videos and documents, raising concerns over fringe theories.
Culture
Google Maps launches NZ-accented voice with correct Māori pronunciation
Google Maps now includes a New Zealand-accented voice that correctly pronounces Māori placenames, a project years in the making with the Māori Language Commission.
Sports
Gauff and Sabalenka battle through tough Wimbledon second-round matches
Coco Gauff fought back from the brink to beat Solana Sierra 7-6 in the final set, while Aryna Sabalenka saved four set points to defeat McCartney Kessler at Wimbledon.
Business
Sony to End PlayStation Disc Games by 2028, Going Digital-Only
Sony will stop releasing new PlayStation games on disc from January 2028, shifting to digital-only downloads. The move follows consumer trends, with digital sales now at 80%.
Health
Environment
Transport
Metropolitan line fastest tube, getting speedier
The Metropolitan line is the fastest on the London Underground. A signalling revamp has cut journey times by one minute between Finchley Road and Preston Road, with more improvements to come.
Fire at Aberthaw Power Station: Residents told to close windows
A large fire at the former Aberthaw Power Station in Barry, South Wales, has prompted authorities to advise residents to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke.
Metropolitan line fastest tube, getting even faster
The Metropolitan line is already the fastest on the London Underground, and a signalling revamp has cut journey times by one minute between Finchley Road and Preston Road.
Overnight Stansted Express trains every 30 mins this summer
Stansted Express launches overnight trains every 30 minutes on Fridays from July 3 to September 26, connecting to Night Tube at Tottenham Hale.
Amazon Garden Storage Box Deal: 50% Off Olsen & Smith
Amazon offers Olsen & Smith 400L lockable garden storage box at half price, £54.99 down from £109.99, saving £55.
UK Geography Quiz: Cities, Rivers and Mountains
How well do you know the British Isles? Our geography quiz covers capital cities, the longest rivers, highest peaks, islands and famous landmarks across all four nations. Fourteen mixed questions to test your map skills.
