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‘It was back-to-back explosions’: Iranians recall 48 hours of terror after US attack on port cities
Residents in Bandar Abbas and Sirik regions describe communities in fear and ‘feeling abandoned’ after US launch fresh strikes over two-day periodResidents in southern Iran have described two nights of fear this week after explosions shook coastal communities as the US launched fresh strikes on targets including the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik.US Central Command confirmed the attacks, saying they were carried out to “further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in th...
Former top BHP economist urges tougher government policies to push miners to decarbonise
Exclusive: ‘The preferred policy is, of course, a carbon price,’ Dr Huw McKay says, amid slowdown in BHP action on emissionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former chief economist at mining company BHP says stronger climate policy by governments is needed to “move the needle” and incentivise tough decarbonisation decisions at major resource companies.Internal documents, leaked to Guardian Australia and the ABC earlier this year, showed BHP had delayed vast renewables...
This huge hairy-legged Australian arachnid may be the fastest spider on the planet
A brown huntsman is the quickest of more than 250 species analysed by scientists in the UK and GermanyIf arachnophobes were not frightened enough by the horrific ability of Australia’s huntsman spiders to drag dead mice up the sides of fridges, they now have another reason.They might be the fastest spiders on the planet. Continue reading...
Growing legal bill for failed defence of controversial NSW protest laws runs to hundreds of thousands of dollars
Exclusive: Documents show $117,455.50 was spent in a single legal fight over laws rushed through after Bondi attackGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government has already spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on legal fees to unsuccessfully defend constitutional challenges against protest laws that were expected to be struck down.The costs, outlined in documents obtained by Guardian Australia via freedom of information legislation, include $117,455....
FSSAI issues notices to alcoholic beverage manufacturers for misleading claims
The FSSAI has issued notices to alcoholic beverage manufacturers for alleged regulatory violations. Manufacturers are accused of using prohibited added flavors and making misleading age claims. These actions contravene established Food Safety and Standards Regulations for alcoholic beverages. Companies must now ensure compliance and provide explanations for their practices. Failure to comply may result in further regulatory action being initiated against them.
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in reflecting pool vandalism charges
National Former Olympian pleads not guilty in reflecting pool vandalism charges July 9, 202610:59 AM ET Jaclyn Diaz Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in D.C. Superior Court Thursday morning. Federal prosecutors charged Hearn with a single count of destruction of property causing more than $1,000 in damage to the pool. Politics Trump claims vandals damaged D.C. Reflecting Pool, and says it will be drained again Hearn has p...
10 red cards! Argentine referee for France-Morocco game once became players' nightmare
Argentina's Facundo Tello will referee the France-Morocco World Cup quarter-final, drawing attention for his strict officiating style after famously showing 10 red cards in an Argentine Super Cup match. FIFA's decision to appoint an all-Argentine refereeing team has sparked debate, but France's players dismissed concerns, insisting they are focused solely on preparing for Morocco.
Hearing on Salman Khan's plea: Delhi HC adjourns bid to halt 'Kala Hiran' release
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has decided to postpone the hearing regarding Salman Khan's plea about the film 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy'. The actor's legal team asserts that the film employs elements of his personal narrative without authorization. However, the filmmakers have firmly contested the request for immediate court relief. The next court session concerning this issue is slated for Friday.
Taylor Swift's heartfelt school note sparks jealousy debate among fans
An alleged yearbook note from Taylor Swift to a high school classmate has gone crazy viral online. Many commenters interpret the heartfelt note as a sign of romantic feelings and jealousy. Others argue it reflects common language among close female friends who are now millennials. They state such expressions were typical teenage demeanor in the early 2000s. The widespread discussion highlights differing views on female platonic admiration for one another.
Former US Olympian pleads not guilty to damaging reflecting pool amid Trump’s renovation
David Hearn is accused of destroying ‘American flag blue’ lining material on the bottom of the reflecting poolDavid Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to damaging Washington’s reflecting pool after a $14.7m renovation project.Hearn, a three-time US Olympian, was indicted last week on a single felony count of property destruction. He appeared in local superior court in Washington DC, to enter the plea after he was criminally charged over the incident in mid-June....
Dombivli hospital row: 2 doctors assaulted by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre quit jobs
Two doctors resigned after an alleged assault by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre. Protests erupted across Maharashtra's medical fraternity following the traumatic incident. The accused corporator was admitted to Thane District Civil Hospital after his arrest. Doctors demanded his disqualification and stronger security measures for healthcare professionals. The incident has reignited concerns over the safety of healthcare workers nationwide.
Scientists find nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have identified nanoplastics in the pristine soils of Antarctica for the very first time. These microscopic plastic particles journey through the atmosphere, reaching even the most isolated regions. Analysis of soil samples revealed contamination from tyre wear and everyday plastic products. It suggests that both local human activities and far-reaching atmospheric movements contribute to this alarming trend, underscoring the widespread impact of plastic poll...
How Mekies' first year in charge is reshaping Red Bull
Exactly one year on from appointing Laurent Mekies as only the second Team Principal in their history, Red Bull find themselves in exactly the same place in the Teams' Championship – P4. But have the six-time World Champions plateaued or are there signs of rejuvenation behind the scenes?
Ferrari complete first laps around Madring in an F1 car
Charles Leclerc and Ferrari posted the first laps of the Madring circuit in an F1 car on Thursday, with the team taking part in a filming session at the all-new venue.
Canadian court says deaf man, 34, accused of child sex offenses is free to rape and murder because he has never been taught to communicate and thus cannot fairly be tried
Canadian court says deaf man, 34, accused of child sex offenses is free to rape and murder because he has never been taught to communicate and thus cannot fairly be triedSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy LAUREN ACTON-TAYLOR, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:49, 9 July 2026 | Updated: 15:49, 9 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Mbappe, Ronaldo, and Trump: The Good, the Sad, and the Ugly
World Cup 2026 has given us late winners, old gods, new monsters, bad exits, ugly controversies and now France vs Morocco: a quarter-final with La Marseillaise, Moroccan drums, PSG betrayals and unfinished business from 2022.
Trump thanks Gwynne Shotwell and her husband for $325m Trump Accounts donation
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell and her husband have donated SpaceX stock valued at $325 million. This significant contribution will support government-backed investment accounts for children across the United States. The donation aims to benefit over two million children, particularly those in lower-income communities. Donald Trump publicly thanked the couple for their extreme generosity and support. This initiative follows other major contributions to the Trump Accounts program.
US air force cancels promotions over grading error in security test
‘Highly unprecedented anomaly’ meant 135 people given incorrect scores and wrongly informed of promotionsThe air force has canceled the promotions of dozens of service members after discovering what it said was a grading error in a test of their security knowledge.The “isolated and highly unprecedented anomaly” was announced in a press release on Tuesday, which said 135 airmen and women had been awarded incorrect scores on the security forces specialty knowledge test (SKT) and been wrongly infor...
Strait of Hormuz toll proposal: Which major waterways charge ships to transit
With the Strait of Hormuz now beginning to reopen, Iran and Oman — the two nations bordering the strait — have floated the idea of introducing a permanent fee system for ships using the passage.
Monsoon covers entire India, overall rain deficit reduced to 14%
The entire nation of India is now experiencing monsoon conditions, which has helped in mitigating the previous rainfall deficit. Unfortunately, ten states are still grappling with considerable shortages of rain, hampering kharif crop sowing operations. This year, kharif crop acreage is down by twenty-one percent when compared to last year. Moreover, some areas may soon face another reduction in rainfall activity as predictions indicate limited respite ahead.