WORLDHow the US-Iran conflict is reshaping Africa’s geopolitical opportunitiesThe US-Israel war on Iran is forcing African governments to rethink their security and economic priorities.Al Jazeera·July 8, 2026
WORLDSuspect Interacted With Charlie Kirk’s Group Before Killing, Prosecutors SayIn a hearing, prosecutors used videos to trace the steps of the man they accuse of assassinating Mr. Kirk, while defense lawyers tried to poke holes in DNA evidence.NY Times·July 8, 2026
WORLDCoco Gauff vs. Karolina Muchova: Who will winIt's a clash of firepower in this Wimbledon semifinal. Is it finally Muchova's time -- or will Gauff's experience pay off?ESPN·July 8, 2026
WORLDNine first-half D's and F's?! Midseason grades for...From contenders acing 2026 to surprise performances to first-half failures, we take a look at every club's performance so far.ESPN·July 8, 2026
WORLDAustralian house prices are falling but are still almost double what they were a decade ago<p>The average dwelling price has risen to more than 17 years of a typical household’s disposable income</p><ul><li><p>Want to get more charts in your inbox every fortnight? <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2023/nov/08/sign-up-for-the-crunch-newsletter-our-free-email-with-the-best-charts-grThe Guardian·July 8, 2026
WORLDJudge Orders D.H.S. to Restore 4 States’ Access to Citizenship DataThe ruling, based on an agreement the Trump administration signed with Florida last year, contradicted an earlier order by a judge in Washington that required the access be suspended.NY Times·July 7, 2026
WORLDMeta’s glasses will turn off the camera if you tamper with the privacy lightAmid public backlash over its smart glasses, Meta announced that it will be updating its glasses with a new feature that will disable the camera when it detects that someone has tampered with or destroyed the glasses' privacy LED light. The update is meant to address modders who have taken actions sThe Verge·July 7, 2026
WORLD'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once againIt is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.BBC News·July 7, 2026
WORLDExtreme marine heatwave expected for parts of UK with risk to sea life, Met Office warnsScientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.BBC News·July 7, 2026
WORLDPackage holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep upFamily deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.BBC News·July 7, 2026
WORLDFears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's warEl-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.BBC News·July 7, 2026
WORLDFrom mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habitsThe BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.BBC News·July 7, 2026
