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How the Iran-Backed Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Conflict
by Vivian Nereim and Shuaib Almosawa on July 27, 2026 at 5:28 pm
The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has seized on a vulnerable moment for neighboring Saudi Arabia, which does not want another war. The group hopes to force political concessions in Yemen that could give it more authority and more access to resources.
Microsoft Unveils A.I. Cybersecurity Tools
by Cade Metz and Karen Weise on July 27, 2026 at 4:51 pm
As some executives fret over the safety of new A.I. systems, protecting against them could be a big business for tech companies.
Bryan Kohberger, Convicted in Idaho College Killings, Seeks to Take Back Guilty Plea
by Mike Baker on July 27, 2026 at 4:49 pm
In an interview from prison, Bryan Kohberger said he had filed a petition to reopen the case. He blamed his guilty plea on ‘false promises’ and wrong information.
Congress Budgeted Billions for Big Transit Projects. Trump Isn’t Spending It.
by Emily Badger and Alicia Parlapiano on July 27, 2026 at 4:35 pm
“It’s hard to look at the last year and see anything other than a deliberate slowdown of these grants.”
If You’re Over 40, You’re Ready to Use A.I.
by Debbie Millman on July 27, 2026 at 4:30 pm
A.I. should work like this mystical Jewish practice.

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English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
on July 27, 2026 at 5:32 pm
English football will implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season.
What you need to know if you’re travelling to France or Spain
on July 27, 2026 at 5:20 pm
The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.
France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe ‘wall of flames’, fear and stress
on July 27, 2026 at 5:17 pm
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.
Liverpool’s centre-back situation and why Iraola must act
on July 27, 2026 at 4:58 pm
BBC Sport looks at Liverpool’s issues at centre-back, and what Andoni Iraola might do to fix them.
Woman and father die after being pulled from sea off Cornish beach
on July 27, 2026 at 4:56 pm
A woman in her 30s and a man in his 60s from Doncaster are pronounced dead at the scene.

India suspends police officer for firing AK-47 at student protesters
on July 27, 2026 at 5:21 pm
An Indian police officer has been suspended after firing an AK-47 rifle at students protesting over leaked exam papers.
Chad to join raft of withdrawals from International Criminal Court
on July 27, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Chad becomes the fifth country to withdraw from the ICC recently, amid rising US pressure and accusations of bias.
Iran: Currently no negotiations with the US
on July 27, 2026 at 4:08 pm
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Monday that Iran is not seeking negotiations with US.
Israeli raid sparks fire at UN Palestinian refugee centre
on July 27, 2026 at 3:39 pm
Israeli forces raided a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees training centre.
Mapping Israeli settler violence in the West Bank
on July 27, 2026 at 3:27 pm
Israeli settlers have set fire to a mosque in the West Bank village of Qusra, and continued violent attacks.