Headaches for Silicon Valley as China chips away at the US’s lead in the AI race Google’s AI struggles scream trouble as new Chinese models (again) throw US tech dominance into question The Guardian - US · Jul 21
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should run for president The congresswoman can run a serious national campaign on the left and pull a movement in behind it. She should get in early The Guardian - US · Jul 21
'This Creature': Olivia Wilde Slams Elon Musk Over 'Incel' Misogyny Olivia Wilde has launched a fierce critique of Elon Musk, accusing him of embodying 'incel' misogyny as she revisits the politics behind Don't Worry Darling and her new film The Invite. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Iran vows to bomb own land as fears grow over Kuwait incursion Iranian MPs called for capturing US soldiers and launching ground attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, as discussions grew over a possible ground operation by either side and US strikes entered their 10th consecutive day. Euronews · Jul 21
Supreme Court ruling hands Trump sweeping new powers and limits Congressional oversight Donald Trump recently took to his Truth Social platform to celebrate a Supreme Court judgment. In response to the court’s decision in Trump v Slaughter on June 29, he posted: “90 years of precedent has been COMPLETELY AND UNEQUIVOCALLY OVERRULED, greatly increasing Presidential Power at a time when it is… The Conversation · Jul 21
Lebanese army begins deployment to southern regions after Israel deal Beirut announced the beginning of its mobilisation to the southern Lebanese regions as President Aoun prepares for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday to conclude his four-day visit to Washington. Euronews · Jul 21
Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US TEHRAN - Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan announcing it had intercepted two waves of missiles and drones. Bangkok Post · Jul 21
New UK PM announces energy tax cut on first day LONDON - Andy Burnham gathered his new cabinet on Tuesday as he got down to work on his first full day as Britain’s prime minister, announcing an energy tax cut aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures. Bangkok Post · Jul 21
Seth Meyers nails Trump over hypocrisy of celebrating Spain’s World Cup win Spain’s victory came after Trump ordered a sweeping trade embargo against the European nation The Independent UK · Jul 21
Anger mounts in Italy after Moroccan man dies under police restraint while pleading for help The incident has been likened to George Floyd's murder in the United States six years ago, and also prompted comparisons with tactics used by the US's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under President Donald Trump. Euronews · Jul 21
New Trump book will have readers playing the parlour game: who blabbed? With their latest book, Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump, New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Australian-American Jonathan Swan have written an “inside-the-beltway” account, as they say in Washington, for political nerds and Trump obsessives. It covers in intricate detail the first year of Trump’s second… The Conversation · Jul 21
'He Embarrasses the Country': Political Analyst Claims Donald Trump Cannot Think Straight Political analyst David Rothkopf has launched a ferocious critique of Donald Trump's mental fitness after the president's rambling comments on Iran at Joint Base Andrews. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Pundit caught on hot mic reacting to Trump over World Cup trophy moment IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 21
Trump's $10 Billion Child Care Funding Freeze Sparks Fresh Legal Battle Over Alleged Behind-the-Scenes Decisions The American Civil Liberties Union, the National Women’s Law Center and the National Center for Law and Economic Justice sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday, seeking records related to the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze more than $10 billion in child care and family assistance… Benzinga · Jul 21
International Business Times · Jul 21 Analysts Predicted $200 Oil When the U.S. Went to War With Iran. Five Months Later, It Still Hasn't Happened When the conflict intensified at the end of February, many analysts warned that Brent crude could surge to between $150 and $200 per barrel if Iran succeeded in disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Latin Times · Jul 21 FBI Director Kash Patel Plans Rare Russia Visit Amid Growing Tensions Over Ukraine, Report Says FBI Director Kash Patel is planning a rare trip to Russia later this year, according to a report from Politico, a visit that would place the head of the nation's top domestic law enforcement agency in one of the United States' principal geopolitical rivals at a time of deep strains…
France 24 · Jul 21 US estimates cost of war in Iran at $37.5 billion as it renews strikes on Tehran The United States renewed its strikes on Iran, where an air raid alert was triggered Wednesday in Tehran, after US President Donald Trump warned he was “not finished” with the war, the cost of which is skyrocketing for Washington. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth estimated on Tuesday that the…
The Guardian - US · Jul 21 Trump announces new tariffs on generic drugs to take effect in 2028 – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Trump responds to Mamdani’s threat to arrest Netanyahu for war crimes IN FULL
International Business Times · Jul 21 Trump Wants More Deportations. Now The Administration Is Turning To A Secret Court: Report The Trump administration is trying to use a secret court to target foreign nationals for deportations.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 FBI director Kash Patel plans Russia trip where he’ll be hosted by KGB’s successors: report Official planning to spend time in Moscow and St Petersburg and will be hosted by the KGB’s successors, according to insiders
Bored Panda · Jul 21 Javier Bardem Praises Spanish National Team For Their Response To Trump Crashing Their World Cup Celebration "Well said, Bardem, and well done, España," one netizen wrote, agreeing with the actor's remarks.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 First Thing: Trump urged to end Iran escalation as US deaths and injuries rise Democrats call for end to war’s resumption amid widespread anxiety over casualties
Benzinga · Jul 21 Trump Says Qatar-Gifted Boeing 747 Will Be Upgraded in a Month—Experts Aren't So Sure President Donald Trump said that the Qatar-gifted Boeing 747 will be taken out of service for about a month so it can be upgraded, but experts think it could take longer.
Salon · Jul 21 DC snobbery keeps helping MAGA Sally Quinn, the self-appointed spokesperson of Washington society, exemplifies the elitism repelling both parties