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Bernie Sanders Slams Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg's Fortunes: Critics Question His Own $2.5M Net Worth
IBTimes - 27 Jul 2026 06:58
Bernie Sanders' critique of billionaire wealth compared to the stagnant US minimum wage, and the scrutiny of his own $2.5M net worth. Discover how these figures fuel the debate on economic inequality.
Pentagon Removes Four Troops From Iran War Death List After Quiet Casualty Record Shake-up
IBTimes - 27 Jul 2026 06:51
The Pentagon's update on US troop losses in the Middle East, omitting recent deaths, has led to political backlash and scrutiny over the legal basis for these changes.
US pauses Iran attacks after Trump advised to halt bombing
The Guardian - 27 Jul 2026 06:33
Top military officials say campaign has reached its limit of effectiveness and warn of dwindling stocks of munitionsThe US has paused strikes on Iran for a third night as top military officials advised Donald Trump to ha...
At Least 2 Killed in Shooting at Food Festival in Seattle
The New York Times - 27 Jul 2026 05:32
At least five others were injured during the shooting near the citys Space Needle, authorities said. The mayor said a suspect had been taken into custody.
Funeral boss who lied about burying dad has shown no remorse, victim says
BBC - 27 Jul 2026 05:02
Robert Bush is being sentenced later for a string of offences, including denying proper burials.
Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damage
The Guardian - 27 Jul 2026 05:00
Exclusive: Judge intends to consider terrorist connection after convicting five for damage to Barclays in BurnleyFive Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists for breaking windows and throwing red pa...
A New Security Order Is Taking Shape in Asia
The New York Times - 27 Jul 2026 05:00
Asian countries are starting to shoulder more of the burden of their own defense, and the region could be stronger and more stable for it.
France Mobilises Military as 250,000 Flee Wildfires Spreading Across Spain and France
IBTimes - 27 Jul 2026 04:52
Wildfires driven by extreme heat and strong winds threaten Bordeaux and Spain, leading to mass evacuations and international firefighting support.
What is a fire cloud, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe?
The Guardian - 27 Jul 2026 04:43
Severe wildfires can generate their own unique weather systems. One of the most striking examples of this are dangerous pyrocumulonimbus, or pyroCB, cloudsPedro Sánchez says Spain is suffering effects of climate crisis ...
'I Wish I Was Rich Enough': Peter Schiff Mocks Elon Musk After Brutal $100 Billion Weekly Loss
IBTimes - 27 Jul 2026 14:00
Peter Schiff comments on Elon Musk's $100 billion wealth loss amid Tesla and SpaceX's market struggles, highlighting the volatility of tech wealth and investor sentiment.
British Gas Owner's AI Drive Leaves 1,300 Call Centre Workers Without Jobs
IBTimes - 27 Jul 2026 13:53
Centrica is cutting 1,300 customer service jobs as AI reshapes British Gas operations, with unions warning of job losses and critics fearing vulnerable customers may be left behind.
Palestine Action Activists Could Be Sentenced as 'Terrorists' Over £212,000 Barclays Bank Damage
IBTimes - 27 Jul 2026 13:48
Five Palestinian activists face potential terrorism charges for a protest at Barclays, despite no such charge during their trial.
Elon Musk Brands Anne Hathaway 'Bird-Brained' as Old Equality Speech Goes Viral
IBTimes - 27 Jul 2026 13:45
Anne Hathaway's 2018 speech on equality resurfaces, drawing criticism from Elon Musk, who questions her authenticity and criticises Christopher Nolan's casting choices for 'The Odyssey'.
Is Buy-to-Let Still Worth It? 89% of UK Landlords Are Still Making a Profit Despite Rising Costs
IBTimes - 27 Jul 2026 13:37
Despite rising costs and regulations, the UK buy-to-let market remains profitable. Many landlords adapt by expanding portfolios, while strong tenant demand supports rental income and yields.
NY Teachers Decry Tone-Deaf Placement of Sex Doll Company's Humanoid Robot in Native American Majority School
IBTimes - 27 Jul 2026 13:34
Salamanca High School in New York has sparked fierce backlash from teachers and the Seneca Nation over the deployment of a humanoid robot built by a firm linked to a sex-doll manufacturer.
Trump Border Chief Says ICE Officer in Fatal Maine Shooting Should Not Have Passed Background Checks
IBTimes - 27 Jul 2026 13:31
Tom Homan questions ICE's vetting process after a fatal shooting in Maine, highlighting concerns over the officer's past allegations and prompting calls for improved hiring standards.
Stanford Graduate Quit McKinsey to Chase Her Baking Dream, Now Her Microbakery Sells 400 Pastries a Week
IBTimes - 27 Jul 2026 13:30
Discover Hali Home Bakes, a French-Asian microbakery in San Francisco, where ex-McKinsey consultant Hali Mo crafts 400 artisanal pastries weekly, blending French techniques with Asian flavours.
'Sugarcoating the Risk': Anthropic Boss Warned of 20% Job Loss, But His Own Chief Economist Disagrees
IBTimes - 27 Jul 2026 13:27
Anthropic chief economist Peter McCrory has challenged his CEO's bleak forecasts on AI-driven unemployment, arguing new data show no sign of a mass US jobs crisis yet.
City of London Moves To Strip Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of Freedom Honour
IBTimes - 27 Jul 2026 13:27
The City of London is drafting a bill to create a legal process for revoking Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Freedom of the City honour, addressing public interest and constitutional challenges.
Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Brighton's Welbeck
BBC - 27 Jul 2026 13:24
Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck, with the 35-year-old keen to join new manager Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge.
In Washington, Netanyahu Faces a Delicate Balancing Act
The New York Times - 27 Jul 2026 13:24
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday, with one eye on Iran and another on the coming elections back home.
Man charged with murder over Clapham High Street stabbing
Sky News - 27 Jul 2026 13:24
A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death of a man in Clapham in the early hours of Saturday morning.