World ‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts. Al Jazeera·Aug 7, 2026
Technology ‘This is very real redlining’: outrage in Little Rock as two datacenters loom Critics decry proposed hyperscale projects, fearing overuse of water and electricity, and ‘appropriating rural, Black-… The Guardian Technology·Aug 7, 2026
Sports ‘This is where I belong’: Katelyn Ohashi’s Olympic comeback is fueled by joy, not redemption A decade after leaving elite gymnastics behind, the viral UCLA star is chasing a spot at LA 2028 on her own terms – an… The Guardian Sport·Aug 7, 2026
Business US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trum… BBC Business·Aug 7, 2026
Sports Mexico and Argentina line up behind Infantino to deepen football’s civil war Mexico breaks ranks with Concacaf to support Fifa chiefGrowing speculation country will switch to ConmebolThe Mexican … The Guardian Sport·Aug 7, 2026
Sports England forward Toney charged with assault Ivan Toney, who was part of England's World Cup squad this summer, is charged with assault following an incident last … BBC Sport·Aug 7, 2026
Business Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m. BBC Business·Aug 7, 2026
World Several killed after student opens fire inside Thailand school At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a student opened fire inside a school in Thailand. Al Jazeera·Aug 7, 2026
Sports Geelong’s Jake Kolodjashnij outs himself as player who signed AFL concussion waiver Veteran Geelong defender ended two days of speculation when he issued a statement through the CatsGet our breaking new… The Guardian Sport·Aug 7, 2026
Technology Trump orders new 15% tariff on key material for solar panels and microchips Move to raise levy on goods made with polysilicon aims to protect domestic US supply chains from China, the major prod… The Guardian Technology·Aug 7, 2026
Sports Liverpool not pursuing Spence move - Friday's gossip Liverpool have no intention of pursuing Djed Spence this summer, Juventus looking to secure Joshua Zirkzee on loan, Ar… BBC Sport·Aug 7, 2026
Entertainment How teen TV is replacing repetition with authenticity: ‘a reprieve from the algorithm’ Off Campus, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Sterling Point are winning viewers with grounded coming-of-age themesAnnie … The Guardian Culture·Aug 7, 2026