Foreign Funds Are Back but Risks From US Rates, AI Trade, Domestic Issues Remain

Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa - Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.

2026-07-31 12:14 | BBC

49ers bring back Deebo Samuel to fill void left by Ricky Pearsall's knee injury: report

Deebo Samuel agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million to rejoin the San Francisco 49ers after Ricky Pearsall suffered a knee injury.

2026-07-31 03:47 | Foxnews

League has 'genuine concern' for members over cheating claim

An amateur cricket league says it has "genuine concern for the welfare" of Saltburn Cricket Club members over a recent finger clicking controversy that has made global headlines.

2026-07-31 11:49 | BBC

Falcons announce defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's wife Cristina died after battle with cancer

Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, died Sunday after a courageous battle with cancer, the team announced.

2026-07-31 00:53 | Foxnews

Boulter to lead GB at Billie Jean King Cup finals

Katie Boulter will lead the British team competing at the Billie Jean Cup finals in Shenzen, China, in September.

2026-07-31 11:46 | BBC

Venner and Robinson among 32 Red Roses contracts

Gloucester-Hartpury wing Mia Venner and Exeter scrum-half Flo Robinson receive full-time England contracts for the first time.

2026-07-31 11:17 | BBC

Norrie beats Tomic at Los Cabos Open in 50 minutes

Cameron Norrie's resurgent form continues as he overpowers Bernard Tomic in just 50 minutes to progress to the semi-finals of the Los Cabos Open in Mexico.

2026-07-31 10:44 | BBC

Rugby v cricket - England's George swaps sports to help tackle MND

England and Saracens' Jamie George on why he and Somerset's Lewis Gregory are playing a charity cricket match to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.

2026-07-31 10:16 | BBC

Ares CEO on Earnings, AI Deployment, Private Credit (Video)

2026-07-31 12:28 | Bloomberg

We All Do Errands. Noah Blau Films Them.

Fighting a traffic ticket. Hanging a curtain. Installing an air-conditioner. With his cult-hit online series, Noah Blau has made the mundane fascinating.

2026-07-31 11:55 | Nytimes

How police are trying to divert teen hackers away from crime

Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.

2026-07-31 00:42 | BBC

FIFA Fallout: UEFA's Stance Shows Lack of Consultation, says Former England Player Eni Aluko

Former England Women's National Football Team player and sports investor, Eni Aluko, says UEFA's plans to boycott FIFA tournaments if President Gianni Infantino proceeds with his plans to sell stakes in a new commercial entity to investors shows a "lack of consultation" by football's world governing body. FIFA’s proposal plans to transfer major commercial and tournament operations into a new entity called FIFA Forward Enterprise. The vehicle would initially be valued at about $20 billion, with FIFA seeking to raise as much as $4.2 billion from outside investors while retaining sole control through majority representation on its board. Aluko discussed the fallout from the FIFA proposal with Francine Lacqua on "The Pulse". (Source: Bloomberg)

2026-07-31 12:26 | Bloomberg

The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling

The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.

2026-07-31 11:17 | Nytimes

Moonshot’s Kimi Built on 20,000 Nvidia Chip Cluster From Alibaba

Chinese AI champion Moonshot has a computing power agreement with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. for the use of around 20,000 Nvidia Corp. chips, underscoring China’s continued reliance on Western semiconductors to fuel its AI development, according to people with knowledge of the companies’ operations.

2026-07-31 12:19 | Bloomberg

Open Model Wars + Claire Stapleton’s Dishy Google Memoir + Substack’s Slop Fight

“It just seems like the temperature is rising on Silicon Valley.”

2026-07-31 11:00 | Nytimes

Kospi Surges 18% on AI Optimism

Tech stocks rallied as a rebound in chipmakers carried into Friday, with an unprecedented 18% surge in South Korea’s Kospi Index leading the charge. Bloomberg's Neil Campling reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

2026-07-31 11:45 | Bloomberg

South Africa Finance Watchdog Issues Record Fines in Crackdown

South Africa’s finance regulator imposed record penalties as it sought to deter misconduct and boost trust in the industry.

2026-07-31 12:20 | Bloomberg

What Is the Board of Peace? The Trump-Backed Group, Explained.

President Trump created the international organization, aimed at resolving the long-running war in Gaza and other conflicts.

2026-07-31 12:03 | Nytimes

High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy

The government has given the green light to the site on the old Royal Mint, near the Tower of London.

2026-07-31 11:19 | BBC

Trump questions Thune's leadership as SAVE America Act stalls

Trump publicly questioned whether John Thune is the right man to lead Senate Republicans after the SAVE America Act repeatedly failed to secure votes.

2026-07-31 11:00 | Foxnews

Trump and Allies See Big Financial Gains, While Polls Signal Trouble Ahead

The split-screen has created a perilous moment for Trump and Republicans.

2026-07-31 11:39 | Bloomberg

Does Congress Have the Power to Stop the Iran War?

In theory, the War Powers Act gives Congress the power to end a war. But our chief White House correspondent, Peter Baker, describes how President Trump is the latest president to find ways to engage in war without congressional approval.

2026-07-31 10:32 | Nytimes

Concerns raised over council's £900m debt

Councillor Patrick Lambert fears taxpayers will be left liable for the authority's debts.

2026-07-31 10:54 | BBC

Army veteran raves over Trump’s plan to ditch illegal alien truck drivers and hire vets

Trump's "Freedom Haulers" initiative lets veterans with heavy-vehicle experience waive the CDL road skills test, tapping into a disciplined workforce.

2026-07-31 11:00 | Foxnews

Foreign Funds Are Back but Risks From US Rates, AI Trade, Domestic Issues Remain

Overseas funds bought about $2.3 billion of Indian equities in July.

2026-07-31 12:30 | Bloomberg

Inflation Worries Prompted Fed Officials to Dissent on Holding Rates Steady

Internal divisions over whether to raise interest rates intensified at Kevin Warsh’s second meeting as chairman of the Federal Reserve.

2026-07-31 12:26 | Nytimes

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

2026-07-31 12:23 | BBC

Votes and Verdicts: Paramount-WBD, Meta Trial, J&J Talc Pact

Analysis of litigation challenging Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery leads this episode of Bloomberg Intelligence’s Votes and Verdicts podcast. We also discuss why Meta’s request to the Ninth Circuit to put on hold an Aug. 18 social-media-addiction trial probably won’t succeed. Lastly, we look at the implications of Johnson & Johnson’s $5.5 billion settlement in litigation alleging the company’s talcum powder products caused cancer. For more of Bloomberg Intellig

2026-07-31 12:00 | Bloomberg

BP Puts Its North Sea Drilling Business Up for Sale

The plans are part of the energy giant’s efforts to streamline operations, but BP has deep roots in the region.

2026-07-31 12:08 | Nytimes

'I don't want to die': Passenger describes terror on British Airways mayday flight

Edward Killiwick was on the flight that issued a distress call, before it landed safely at Heathrow earlier this month.

2026-07-31 12:19 | BBC

Billionaire’s ‘Merci’ Memo Fails to Address the Key Question of Succession

The issue the LVMH chief failed to address is becoming a defining one for investors: succession

2026-07-31 11:50 | Bloomberg

What a Hedge Fund’s Implosion Says About the A.I. Trade

Situational Awareness caught the attention of Wall Street with its highly leveraged trades. It nearly collapsed amid a wave of market volatility.

2026-07-31 11:40 | Nytimes

In Area Hit by Blaze, French Officials Failed to Enforce Wildfire Rules

Under French rules, homeowners must clear vegetation within roughly 50 yards of their houses. In the forests affected by France’s worst fire in decades, that didn’t happen.

2026-07-31 10:25 | Nytimes

Hedgehog road deaths 'devastating' populations

A study finds road traffic kills have an exaggerated impact on the viability of small groups.

2026-07-31 05:11 | BBC

What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels

You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.

2026-07-31 09:02 | Nytimes

Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999

The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely.

2026-07-31 05:09 | BBC

Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.

2026-07-31 09:00 | Nytimes

'Upsetting' that camp fire likely led to rare habitat blaze

The area's National Trust countryside manager says nesting birds, reptiles, small mammals and amphibians will have died.

2026-07-31 05:04 | BBC

Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight

Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.

2026-07-31 01:28 | BBC

Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.

Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear from you.

2026-07-30 22:08 | Nytimes

Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa - Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.

2026-07-31 12:14 | BBC

49ers bring back Deebo Samuel to fill void left by Ricky Pearsall's knee injury: report

Deebo Samuel agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million to rejoin the San Francisco 49ers after Ricky Pearsall suffered a knee injury.

2026-07-31 03:47 | Foxnews

Ares CEO on Earnings, AI Deployment, Private Credit (Video)

2026-07-31 12:28 | Bloomberg

We All Do Errands. Noah Blau Films Them.

Fighting a traffic ticket. Hanging a curtain. Installing an air-conditioner. With his cult-hit online series, Noah Blau has made the mundane fascinating.

2026-07-31 11:55 | Nytimes

How police are trying to divert teen hackers away from crime

Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.

2026-07-31 00:42 | BBC

South Africa Finance Watchdog Issues Record Fines in Crackdown

South Africa’s finance regulator imposed record penalties as it sought to deter misconduct and boost trust in the industry.

2026-07-31 12:20 | Bloomberg

What Is the Board of Peace? The Trump-Backed Group, Explained.

President Trump created the international organization, aimed at resolving the long-running war in Gaza and other conflicts.

2026-07-31 12:03 | Nytimes

High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy

The government has given the green light to the site on the old Royal Mint, near the Tower of London.

2026-07-31 11:19 | BBC