At the Edge of Empire by Edward Wong — from patriotic idealism to disillusionment
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The Guardian - World
Tour de France 2024: Groenewegen pips Philipsen in photo finish to win stage six – live reaction
Dutch national champion Dylan Groenewegen won on the throw from Jasper Philippsen, while Mark Cavendish wasn’t in the top 10 of today’s sprint finish. The roll-out has begun: The riders are making their way through the streets of Macon, still very ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Goat herd 'shouldn't need help from 999 services'
People should phone BCP council to report issues with the goats rather than the emergency services. -
The New York Times - Science
What Is Aphelion? Earth Reaches Its Greatest Distance From the Sun on Friday
Our planet whirls around the sun in an ellipse, rather than a circle. On Friday the planet reached its farthest point from its star, known as aphelion. -
VentureBeat - Tech
From code to impact: Devs unleash AI in energy at Crusoe’s hackathon
The event showcased how AI tools can compress months or years of traditional work into mere hours, potentially revolutionizing clean energy deployment. -
The New York Times - World
Starmer Becomes U.K. Prime Minister After Labour Party Landslide
Labour’s resounding election victory ended 14 years of Conservative government. But a fragmented vote and low turnout pointed to a deeply unhappy Britain.United Kingdom -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Storm surge from Hurricane Beryl consumes pier in Grand Cayman
Storm surge brought on by Hurricane Beryl inundated a beach in Grand Cayman on Thursday, flooding a pier and sending waves crashing against the shore. -
The Guardian - World
Eurostar passenger carries stranger’s postal ballot from Paris to London
Lawrence Cheung received his card too late to post home, so went to the Gare du Nord to find someone who might be travelling to the UK. UK election live – latest updatesLive tracker: UK general election results 2024If the swing constituency of the ... -
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The Guardian - World
‘Stunning lakes and majestic mountains’: readers’ tips from Europe
Dramatic scenery, gleaming lakes and unspoilt views take the fancy of our adventurous tipsters, from France to Albania. Alleghe in Belluno, 80 miles north of Venice, is a picturesque town by a stunning lake, framed by the majestic eastern ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Resurgent Labour wins Welsh seats back from Tories
It is a triumphant night for Labour at both Welsh and UK levels, as the party returns to government. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Forcefully Rejects Efforts to Push Him Out of Race
The president defiantly and repeatedly rejected calls to withdraw following last week’s debate, telling supporters in Wisconsin and a prime-time television audience that he is determined to win re-election against Donald Trump.Joe Biden -
Inc. - Business
Warren Buffett Says 1 Uncomfortable Habit Separates the Doers From the Dreamers
Your most precious resource is your time. Make protecting it a priority. -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch the best bits from Murray's emotional Centre Court interview
Watch the best bits of Andy Murray's emotional interview with Sue Barker on Centre Court at Wimbledon. -
ABC News - Sports
Wimbledon is monitoring social media to try to protect players from cyberbullying
The All England Club is monitoring social media to try to help protect players at Wimbledon from cyberbullying for the first time this year -
MarketWatch - Business
What Nvidia investors can learn from the roaring 1920s and the radio bubble
Nvidia’s rise in the past two years shares some similarities with RCA’s in the bull run of late 1920s, representing an emerging hot technology, but one that also faced many questions. -
The Guardian - World
Viktor Orbán visits Vladimir Putin to condemnation from fellow EU leaders
Brussels disassociates itself from Hungarian PM’s Moscow trip, which he has tried to cast as a peace mission . Europe live – latest updatesViktor Orbán, Europe’s most pro-Russian leader, met Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Friday on a rare trip ...European Union -
Inc. - Business
Leadership Lessons From the Trenches: How Fast-Growth Founders Avoid Burnout
Inc. 5000 honorees share hard-earned wisdom on navigating the downs and outs of business ownership -- and life itself. -
The New York Times - Science
Map Predicts Future Chance of Power Outages From Hurricanes
A new analysis shows increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes could cause more devastating interruptions to the power grid. -
The Guardian - World
‘Sails on the ship’ and ‘ashes of disaster’ – quotes of election night
From Jacob Rees-Mogg quoting Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Neil Kinnock’s description of George Galloway, the TV coverage offered some notable moments. It was a great night for those glued to their screens. An election result of this magnitude was ... -
CBS News - Top stories
What to expect from 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans
The 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture is underway in New Orleans. Janet Jackson, Usher and Birdman are among the headliners with Vice President Kamala Harris also set to make an appearance. Hakeem Holmes, vice president of the festival, ... -
ESPN - Sports
Miami gets commitment from 5-star OL Alofaituli
Miami continued its scorching run on the recruiting trail Friday afternoon when the Hurricanes beat Michigan and Nebraska to a commitment from top interior offensive lineman S.J. Alofaituli. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
From C Suites to Red Carpets, Multiple Piercings Are a New Power Move
Cartier, Dior and Louis Vuitton are embracing the trend of multiple piercings. These executives are, too. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Trump Distances Himself From Conservative 'Project 2025' Agenda
The former president rebuked the group after Democrats sought to link him to it.Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
4 major takeaways from this historic Supreme Court term
The Supreme Court just had one of its most consequential terms in decades, resulting in a flurry of blockbuster decisions with the potential to transform America's system of government and Americans' everyday lives. Here are 4 major takeaways from ... -
Financial Times - World
Trump distances himself from right-wing ‘Project 2025’ policy blueprint
Conservative groups have outlined far-reaching overhaul of federal government should ex-president clinch second termDonald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
Boone shrugs off criticism from Judge hitting coach
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he was unconcerned about criticism from Aaron Judge's personal hitting coach. -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
A New Age of Materials Is Dawning, for Everything From Smartphones to Missiles
Labor-intensive manufacturing has limited the use of lighter, stronger composites but that may change with emerging techniques. -
The Hill - Politics
5 takeaways from President Biden’s big interview with George Stephanopoulos
President Biden gave the most important TV interview of his career Friday. Biden spoke to George Stephanopoulos of ABC News for 22 minutes during a campaign trip to Wisconsin. The conversation came with his presidency in real peril. There has been ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
How to protect your wealth from future Labour tax raids
Advisers plot ways to ‘Labour-proof’ clients’ finances after landslide victory -
ABC News - World
How France's Macron went from a successful political newcomer to a weakened leader
French President Emmanuel Macron’s expected political failure in decisive parliamentary elections Sunday may paralyze the country, weaken him abroad and overshadow his legacy -
The Guardian - World
59 summer problems solved – from sunburn and sweating to wasps and wedgies
Limp salad, bad barbecues, jellyfish stings and chafing. Summer can be a tricky season – but our experts are on hand to help with your hot-weather headaches. Worrisome wasps “If you eat near still water you’ll get a lot more insects than if you ... -
The Guardian - World
‘A difficult hand played poorly’: how No 10 slipped from Sunak’s grasp
Initial Brexit success was undone by poor strategy and repeated unforced errors, say expert observers. UK election live – latest updatesRishi Sunak became Britain’s prime minister quickly and unexpectedly in October 2022 after the short, ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Why England can still win Euro 2024
Phil McNulty assesses the reasons why England can still win Euro 2024 as they prepare for a quarter-final against Switzerland.