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Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row
Mexico and Peru have restored diplomatic relations after a nine-month dispute over Mexico granting asylum to former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chávez. The move signals a thaw following a change of leadership in Peru and reopens formal co-operation between two countries that cited their historic friendship and commitment to international law. Chávez sought asylum at…
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Ex-Obama, Biden diplomat blasts former boss’ border failures: ‘They woke up too late’
Former Interior Secretary and US Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar criticised the Biden administration’s handling of the southern border, saying it “woke up too late” to the crisis. He argued that insufficient priority for Mexico and the wider Americas, alongside weak planning and communication, allowed Donald Trump to make border security a major political advantage.…
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Iran is moving its tanks. Decades as a military planner taught me what that means
The article argues that Iranian tank movements should be treated as a more reliable indicator of military intent than public political statements. Drawing on his experience as a US military planner and strategist, the author says armed forces assess deployments, readiness and logistics to understand what an opponent may be preparing to do. The text…
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4 Songs From 1978 Every 70s Kids Heard While Riding in the Family Car to School Each Morning
The article nostalgically identifies four songs that were prominent on US radio in 1978 and suggests they would have been familiar to children travelling to school in family cars. It matters chiefly as a pop-culture retrospective, illustrating the mix of soul, disco and rock that shaped mainstream radio at the time. – The Commodores’ “Three…
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Section 31 tariffs are meant to be a scalpel, not a sledgehammer
The article’s text was not available: the supplied page returned an access-denied message rather than the article itself. A reliable summary cannot therefore be produced from the provided material. The title suggests an opinion argument that Section 301 tariffs should be used selectively rather than broadly. However, the specific claims, evidence and context cannot be…
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The best classic slasher movie you’ll never watch
The article explores how Jane Schoenbrun’s new film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, makes its invented slasher franchise feel convincingly real. Its opening titles use fictional posters, VHS tapes, toys, reviews and news reports to show Camp Miasma’s rise from a 1980 hit to a declining direct-to-video series, establishing the emotional and cultural…
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BBC NI to remain home of Irish Premiership coverage
BBC Sport Northern Ireland has agreed a new three-year broadcasting deal with the Irish FA and Northern Ireland Football League, preserving extensive free-to-air coverage of domestic and international football. The arrangement matters because it keeps Irish Premiership matches, cup competitions and Northern Ireland women’s internationals widely available across television, streaming, radio and digital platforms. BBC…
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Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 18
BBC Sport has published the 18th instalment of its daily “Who am I?” quiz for The Hundred, inviting readers to identify a player taking part in the 2026 tournament. The interactive quiz releases clues after incorrect guesses, rewarding people who identify the cricketer quickly. The quiz is part of coverage of The Hundred, which runs…
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Student shoots multiple people at a high school in Thailand, authorities say
A 14-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, Thailand, on the morning of Friday 7 August 2026, killing several school staff before turning the gun on himself. Officials said the boy had earlier shot dead his grandparents at the family home before attending school with the weapon, which was legally registered to…
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TV tonight: Jon Hamm’s offbeat adult animation lands in the UK
The Guardian’s TV listings roundup for the evening highlights the UK debut of Grimsburg, an adult animated comedy starring Jon Hamm as a maverick detective who returns to his hometown, alongside the finale of Scottish crime drama Granite Harbour. The selection spans a range of genres, from documentary and travelogue to comedy and film, giving…