China and Russia Keep Their Distance From Iran During Crisis
Some U.S. officials talked about an “axis” of authoritarian nations, but the American and Israeli war with Iran has exposed the limits of that idea.
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Can a microbe in soil alter your brain chemistry to improve your mood?
Is soil really an antidepressant? Cavan Images/Alamy There are so many colourful claims out there when it comes to gardening, but there is one in particular that has been doing the rounds recently: “Soil is an antidepressant.” According to this idea, espoused through countless social media posts, Mycobacterium vaccae– a microbe naturally found in soil…
F1 news: Oliver Bearman ponders what might have been after ‘horrible’ mistake at British GP
After qualifying eighth for the British Grand Prix, Oliver Bearman was in line to start seventh due to a grid penalty handed down at last week’s Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix to fellow rookie Kimi Antonelli. That put Bearman in line for the best starting spot of his Formula 1 career. But the Haas driver…
Jessie J breast cancer: Singer’s vulnerable admission after surgery
Jessie J is sharing an update after receiving surgery for her breast cancer two weeks ago. The singer, 37, has been recovering at home and recently had her wound drain – a tube that helps remove excess fluid or blood after surgery – removed. With all her time in recovery, the star says that she…
Netanyahu Heads to Washington as Trump Pushes for Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet with President Trump on Monday as attention has turned from Iran to a cease-fire for Gaza.
Saints’ Alvin Kamara throws atrocious first pitch at Cubs game, asks for do-over
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara will not be making the transition to the baseball diamond anytime soon. Kamara, 29, threw out the first pitch before the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals played at Wrigley Field Saturday, and it did not go well. Kamara,…
Nicolas Cage hails ‘kind and intelligent’ Julian McMahon
6 July 2025 Nicolas Cage will remember Julian McMahon as a “kind and intelligent man”. Nicolas Cage has heaped praise on Julian McMahon The actor died from cancer on July 2, aged 56, and his former co-star in The Surfer – the 2024 psychological thriller film – has paid a glowing tribute to Julian, describing…
‘Smart Businesses Are Going to Maintain Flexibility’
ADI IGNATIUS: I’m Adi Ignatius. ALISON BEARD: I’m Alison Beard, and this is the HBR IdeaCast. ADI IGNATIUS: Alison, I know we talk a lot about how difficult it is these days to be a business leader, and I’m interested: in your conversations, what do you think is top of mind for business executives who…
Why the Dalai Lama’s Succession Is Complicated
Just before the Dalai Lama turned 90, he announced that his successor would be selected through the traditional process of reincarnation. Mujib Mashal, The New York Times’s South Asia bureau chief, explains why this process could increase tensions with China.
You’ve been sold a giant myth when it comes to improving your health
According to Devi Sridhar, we have our health priorities all wrong. In fact, we’ve been sold a giant myth. We are unhealthily obsessed with what we can do personally – diet, exercise and the rest – and largely ignore the most important determinant of our health. This magic bullet: government. Public health measures like universal…