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• Rangers are reportedly competing with Cardiff City to sign a highly-rated Norwegian midfielder, though reports of an Ibrox delegation visiting the Arctic Circle have been disputed. • Record Sport clarifies that the Rangers hierarchy remains in Spain, where manager Derek McInnes is concluding a week-long training camp this Friday. • The news comes amid a broader window of activity as major Scottish clubs, including Celtic, Hearts, Hibs, and Aberdeen, pursue new signings.

Designers say that as well as offering a degree of protection from surveillance, their clothes make a powerful fashion statement about the importance of privacyAs facial recognition technology is rolled out across Britain’s public spaces, a new generation of designers say privacy could be the next big fashion trend.Companies have started incorporating “adversarial patterns” in their garments – carefully designed arrangements of shapes, colours and repeated motifs said to exploit weaknesses in some computer vision systems. Continue reading...

Telco outlines reasons for network failure that hit mobiles, trains and retailers ahead of appearance at Senate inquiryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTelstra has blamed the lack of a software update for a key time-keeping system for outage that caused nation-wide chaos last week, with its maintenance teams also unaware of a design change that affected how it would reset.Ahead of an appearance by its chief executive, Vicki Brady, at a Senate inquiry over the mobile outage on Friday, Telstra provided a written submission that revealed the cause. In it, the company stated it didn’t lack redundancy in its network – but the redundancy also did not prevent the outage. Continue reading...

• On 14 July, the European Union held intergovernmental conferences in Brussels to advance the membership process for four candidate nations: Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, and Ukraine. • These meetings served to ceremonially inaugurate or conclude specific negotiation tracks, representing the most significant enlargement effort in over two decades. • This move signals a strategic shift in EU expansion, integrating Eastern European and Balkan nations to strengthen regional stability and political alignment.

• The U.S. AI industry faces potential instability as Chinese AI models rapidly advance, threatening the dominance of American firms and the sustainability of high-spending investment cycles. • Technological shifts are emerging, with MIT developing electronic-photonic integration to drastically reduce data-center power consumption and enable petabit-speed chips, prompting heavy investment from Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom. • Market volatility is evident as IBM stock plummeted 25% following a warning of weaker Q2 revenue, raising concerns about a broader AI bubble burst.

Incoming prime minister says he doesn’t want to ‘create new divisions’ as Mahmood is tipped to be chancellorAndy Burnham has signalled that he will not increase wealth taxes immediately after becoming prime minister, easing concerns among the business community but limiting his economic room for manoeuvre.He said on Wednesday he did not want to “create new divisions” with his tax policy, in comments that allies said were a sign that he did not intend to raise money by taxing wealth. Continue reading...

• UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has highlighted the urgent need for global governance of artificial intelligence, warning that the "cost of waiting is rising." • Guterres emphasized that a new panel report provides independent, global scientific data to help governments understand and manage the significant risks associated with AI. • The announcement comes amid international signals and strategic actions by China as the world prepares for the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026.

• The Greek government has announced a national plan to fast-track legislation that would ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. • This move is part of a broader effort to accelerate several pieces of legislation, though the specific implementation date for the ban has not yet been finalized. • The sudden push for these laws has fueled political speculation that snap elections could be called as early as this autumn.

Treaty came into effect at midnight, eliminating border controls on land frontier with British overseas territoryEurope live – latest updatesSpain and Gibraltar are celebrating the fall of the last frontier fence in western Europe after the signing of a post-Brexit deal that brings an end to border checks for residents, tourists and the thousands of Spanish workers who cross into the British overseas territory every day.The agreement, which was signed in Brussels on Tuesday and came into effect at midnight, marks the conclusion of more than four years of negotiations between the UK, Spain, Gibraltar and the EU after Britain’s departure from the bloc. Continue reading...

• Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated that another high inflation reading would serve as a "signal" regarding the central bank's future policy direction. • Waller highlighted that the U.S. labor market remains resilient, citing persistently strong job reports and a stable unemployment rate. • These comments matter as the Fed balances the need to curb inflation without triggering a significant economic downturn or spike in unemployment.

Many leaders from the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ stayed overnight in Paris to attend the parade, which will be Emmanuel Macron’s last as presidentYou can watch our live stream of the Bastille Day parade in Paris here, with final preparations now under way before the event starts soon.Most leaders are already in their premium seats, including French PM Sébastien Lecornu, with France’s Emmanuel Macron expected shortly before the start at 10am (9am UK). Continue reading...

• Philadelphia will host a series of signature events throughout 2026 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. • As the nation's birthplace, the city aims to leverage its historical significance to create a "once-in-a-lifetime" year of festivities. • These celebrations matter as they mark a major national milestone, drawing global attention and tourism to the city's historic landmarks.

Higher temperatures can cause radio, TV and microwave signals to travel hundreds of miles farther, upsetting communicationsIt was 3am in north-east Indiana’s Huntington county when the outdoor emergency alarm went off on 1 July.The only issue? There wasn’t a storm, tornado or any other emergency weather event forecast or present anywhere for hundreds of miles. Continue reading...

• U.S. and Iranian negotiators are scheduled to meet in Oman this Saturday to discuss a potential peace deal amid escalating regional tensions. • The UAE Defense Ministry reported that its air defense systems intercepted a missile and drone attack launched by Iran, while Bahrain issued emergency shelter alerts for its residents. • Israel and the U.S. are increasing pressure on Tehran following reports of explosions in multiple areas and concerns over stability in the Strait of Hormuz.

• Early indicators suggest that voter turnout for the Johor state polls may exceed the levels seen during the 2022 general elections. • The increase in participation is expected to significantly influence the outcome for the various contending political parties in Malaysia. • Higher turnout often reflects shifting voter sentiment and could challenge the current political landscape within the state.

Outgoing PM not ruled out drawing up honours list when he stands down in just over 10 days time, despite previously opposing itKeir Starmer has signalled he could hand out resignation honours when he leaves Downing Street, despite pledging three years ago he would not hand out gongs when he eventually stood down.The prime minister twice declined to rule out drawing up a list of honours when he stands down as prime minister in just over 10 days time, to be succeeded by Andy Burnham. Continue reading...

• European stock indices, including the DAX, CAC, and FTSE 100, tumbled on Wednesday afternoon following signals from Donald Trump that a U.S.-Iran agreement has collapsed. • Investors are simultaneously awaiting the release of Federal Reserve minutes to gain insight into policy discussions under new chairman Kevin Warsh. • The situation is critical as markets seek clarity on whether the Fed will shift toward a less guidance-driven approach to monetary policy.

• The UK housing market downturn showed signs of easing in June as buyer demand and short-term sales expectations began to recover from previous lows. • Despite the slight improvement, market sentiment remains fragile due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding inflation, borrowing costs, and the current political climate. • This recovery is significant as it suggests a potential shift in momentum for the property sector after a period of decline.

Constituents to vote in contest being boycotted by major parties over financial scandal surrounding Reform leaderReform UK will request that the Clacton byelection be held on 6 August, the party has said, after Nigel Farage’s decision to resign from the seat.The Reform UK leader, who has represented the Essex constituency since the 2024 general election, said on Tuesday he was standing down and would put himself forward again in what he has sought to portray as a “people versus the establishment” contest. Continue reading...

• South Korea's ruling Democratic party has announced it will consider a recount of 2.47 million ballots from the June 3 local elections in Seoul. • In separate developments, Naver, Naver Cloud, and Korea Aerospace Industries are partnering to develop sovereign defense AI for drones and combat systems. • A catastrophic tornado in China resulted in 11 deaths and over 300 injuries, with reports of a man being sucked from a 12th-story apartment.

• Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have detected an unidentified chemical signature on both Pluto and Saturn's moon Titan. • The discovery was made as part of the "Titan Climate, Composition and Clouds" proposal, led by a research team including scientist Bézard. • This finding is significant because it highlights complex organic chemistry occurring in the outer Solar System without the presence of biological life.

• On July 6, 2026, major tech stocks showed divergent performance as investors reacted to new signals of a cooling U.S. labor market. • The shift in employment data has prompted a broad reassessment of the economic outlook, causing mixed volatility across the technology sector. • This trend matters as labor market health is a primary indicator for Federal Reserve policy and overall economic stability.

• The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently battling an Ebola outbreak caused by a viral strain for which no specific treatments or preventive measures currently exist. • To address this medical gap, three new clinical trials have been launched to test potential breakthroughs in treating and preventing the virus. • These trials are critical because the lack of targeted therapies increases the risk of mortality and complicates efforts to contain the spread of the disease.

Rise in share price adds nearly $1bn to tech giant’s market value while White continues on as a board director and chief innovation officerGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRichard White has resigned as executive chair of WiseTech, the Australian tech company he co-founded, denying allegations he exploited a worker’s financial and visa status for sex.White will stay on as a board director and chief innovation officer, with Raelene Murphy replacing him as chair, the company announced on Tuesday. Continue reading...

• Multiple head coaches across Asia, including South Korea's Hong Myung-bo, have resigned following underwhelming performances and early eliminations from the World Cup. • The wave of resignations, stretching from Seoul to Riyadh, reflects widespread dissatisfaction with the continent's collective failure to advance in the tournament. • This mass exodus of leadership highlights the immense pressure on Asian national teams to improve their global standing and meet rising fan expectations.

• ESPN has released grades for the biggest men's soccer signings following the opening of the 2026 summer transfer window. • Key deals highlighted include a record-breaking transfer by an Italian giant that exceeded their previous spending mark by over €20 million. • PSG successfully capitalized on the market, securing €74 million for a squad player, with the total potentially rising to €80 million.

• Global stock markets are showing signs of fragility due to stretched valuations and a "late-cycle" warning pattern where dominant components weaken while headline indices remain high. • In Thailand, foreign capital returned to equities in 2026 following three years of net outflows, successfully pushing the SET Index above 1,500 points. • Market instability is intensifying as weakness initially seen in technology stocks spreads into the financial sector, with several major sectors completing topping patterns.

• Airdrie manager John Rankin has guaranteed fans that the club will secure additional player signings this week. • These reinforcements come ahead of the club's first competitive match under Rankin, a Premier Sports Cup opener against Premiership side Dundee this Saturday. • The team recently prepared for the fixture with a 2-1 friendly defeat against Championship side Ayr United.