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Man guilty of murder after driving into ‘Good Samaritan’ Chris Marriott following wedding brawl in Sheffield

A man who killed a “Good Samaritan” by driving into the middle of a wedding brawl has been found guilty of murder. Chris Marriott,...

Science

Progress 92 Spacecraft Docks at ISS with Vital Supplies for Expedition 73

The progress of 92 spacecraft, which is unpiloted, reached the space-facing port of the Poisk of the orbiting laboratory at 2:55 a.m. IST on...

Science

Scientists Trace Universe’s Missing Ordinary Matter Using FRBs and X-rays

Almost half of the matter of the universe is yet hidden from observation, literally unknown to us. Scientists have discovered the fast radio waves...

Technology

Perplexity launches AI-powered web browser for select group of subscribers

Dado Ruvic | Reuters Perplexity AI on Wednesday launched a new artificial intelligence-powered web browser called Comet in the startup’s latest effort to compete...

Technology

Retailers log $7.9 billion in online sales in first 24 hours of Prime Day

A worker sorts packages on Amazon Prime Day in New York on July 8, 2025. Klaus Galiano | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. online...

Retailers log .9 billion in online sales in first 24 hours of Prime Day

Business

Greater risk to UK economy following Trump’s tariffs, says Bank of England

The future of the UK economy is weaker and more uncertain due to President Trump’s tariffs and conflict in the Middle East, the Bank...

Environment

Embattled Iran slams consequences of war on oil markets

Dilara Irem Sancar | Anadolu | Getty Images Iran’s oil minister on Wednesday criticized the effects of war-led disruptions to oil markets, weeks after...

Politics

What is a wealth tax, how would it work in the UK and where else has one?

The idea of a wealth tax has raised its head – yet again – as the government attempts to balance its books. Downing Street...

More than 160 people still missing after deadly Texas floods

There are 161 people still missing in Texas in the aftermath of last weekend’s deadly flash floods, the state’s governor has said. Speaking at...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing hearing confirmed

The date for Sean “Diddy” Combs’s sentencing hearing has been confirmed. Following his high-profile trial, the hip-hop mogul was found guilty of two counts...

Why has Trump U-turned over Ukraine?

👉 Follow Trump100 on your podcast app 👈 Donald Trump has said, again, that he is “not happy” with Vladimir Putin. In an extraordinary...

Politics

Jingye and Whitehall officials hold talks over British Steel future

The Chinese owner of British Steel has held fresh talks with government officials in a bid to break the impasse over ministers’ determination not...

Southport attack: Mother saw CCTV of daughter being ‘dragged back into building’ – before being stabbed 20 more times

The mother of a girl who escaped the Southport attack before being dragged back inside has told how her daughter is still fighting to...

Musk’s AI chatbot updated after posting antisemitic messages online

Grok, the AI chatbot running on Elon Musk’s social media platform, has been updated again after it posted numerous antisemitic messages on X. In...

Science

Axiom 4 Mission Crew Settles Down at ISS, Begins Conducting Research

Axiom 4 mission’s crewmates began conducting biomedical research aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. Expedition 73 and Ax-4 crews found electrical muscle stimulation...

Politics

Can Streeting stop the doctors strikes?

👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈  After yesterday’s royal welcome from the King, French President Emmanuel Macron will get...

Business

UK’s biggest housebuilders to pay record sum after CMA investigation into sensitive information-sharing

The UK’s biggest housebuilders are set to pay a record sum to fund affordable housing after the competition regulator investigated sensitive information sharing among...

World

Why do so many from around the world try to cross the English Channel?

While the politicians talk, so many people come from around the world to try to get across the Channel on small boats. But why?...

Sports

Ohtani takes Misiorowski deep before rook fans 12

Associated Press Jul 8, 2025, 10:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MILWAUKEE — Shohei Ohtani greeted Milwaukee Brewers rookie phenom Jacob Misiorowski with a...

Sports

Pirates ball-crusher Cruz accepts HR Derby invite

ESPN News Services Jul 8, 2025, 04:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz accepted an invitation Tuesday to compete...