Ronaldo’s World Cup: Portugal’s Greatest Player Becomes Its Biggest Problem

Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-equalling sixth and final World Cup has descended into turmoil after just one match, as the 41-year-old’s goalless performance against DR Congo triggered a backlash that exposed deep divisions within the Portugal camp. A routine post-match interview from midfielder Joao Neves, in which he described Ronaldo as “one more player trying to help,” […]

Andy Burnham’s Rise: The Questions He Hasn’t Answered Yet

LONDON — Andy Burnham consolidated his position as the near-certain next prime minister within hours of Keir Starmer’s resignation on Monday, as potential rival Wes Streeting endorsed him and around 200 Labour MPs gathered for a victory photograph in Westminster Hall. But the speed of Burnham’s ascent—from mayor of Greater Manchester to MP to likely […]

Why Western Leaders Keep Falling—and Who Might Survive

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, becoming the latest Western leader to fall after promising voters change and then failing to deliver it. He joins a growing list: French President Emmanuel Macron will leave office next year with his reform agenda in ruins. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is deeply […]

Sweat Scores and Smart Bottles: The Rise of Hydration Tech

LONDON — Hydration technology has moved from elite sport into everyday life, with a growing range of consumer devices now promising to track, score, and improve how much water people drink. Sweat-analysis patches from companies like Epicore Biosystems measure sodium levels and sweat rate. Smart water bottles from WaterH glow to remind users to drink. […]

Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs as AI Reshapes Tech Workforce

AUSTIN, Texas — Oracle eliminated approximately 21,000 jobs over the past year, reducing its global workforce from about 162,000 to 141,000 full-time employees as of 31 May 2026, according to the company’s latest annual report. The 13% reduction—the largest in the company’s 47-year history—was disclosed in a regulatory filing rather than announced publicly. Oracle said […]

How China Kept Oil Prices From Exploding During the Iran War

GENEVA — As US and Iranian officials negotiate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in Switzerland, the country that did the most to stabilize global oil markets during the conflict is absent from the table. China, the world’s second-largest crude consumer, cut imports by about 3 million barrels per day during the Iran war, […]

Golf’s Anger Problem Just Cost a Player the Masters. Who’s Next?

“Don’t choke, Wyndham.” The voice came from the gallery at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday. Wyndham Clark heard it. He was watching a six-shot lead dissolve, his hands tightening, the crowd sensing exactly what he was fighting. The jeers outnumbered the cheers when he finally limped across the line to win his second US Open. The […]

Burnham Sworn In as PM-in-Waiting After Starmer’s Tearful Exit

LONDON — Andy Burnham was sworn into Parliament on Monday evening, hours after Keir Starmer announced his resignation as prime minister with a visibly emotional statement outside Downing Street. The former Greater Manchester mayor, who won the Makerfield by-election last week, arrived at Westminster to cheers from Labour MPs and immediately became the near-certain next […]

Jack Schlossberg Fights for NY-12 Primary as Kennedy Name Faces Test

NEW YORK — Jack Kennedy Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy, enters Tuesday’s Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District facing what polls suggest is an uphill race despite the most famous surname in Democratic politics. The 33-year-old lawyer and social media personality, whose speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention went viral, […]

Salah Fires Egypt to First World Cup Win, Ending 92-Year Wait

Mohamed Salah scored one goal and created another as Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday to secure the country’s first World Cup victory in its 92-year footballing history. The Pharaohs had played nine matches across eight previous tournament appearances without recording a single win, two draws, and six defeats stretching back to 1934. Salah’s […]