Thai woman arrested for blackmailing monks with thousands of videos after sex
The woman, known as “Ms Golf”, allegedly had sexual relations with monks and extorted money from them.
The books, movies and music that shaped the Code Switch team
Once upon a time, members of the Code Switch team were just kids, learning about race and identity for the first time. So on this episode, we’re sharing some of the books, movies and music that deeply influenced each of us at an early age — and set us on the path to being the race nerds we are today.
Chipmaking supplier ASML says Trump tariff impact ‘less negative’ than expected
European technology company books strong quarterly sales but warns uncertainty could hamper growth next year
Ex-defence secretary says he makes ‘no apology’ for Afghan injunction
The decision to apply for an injunction was “not a cover-up”, the former defence secretary says.
Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles
The withdrawal accounts for nearly half of the soldiers sent to Los Angeles in June to suppress protests over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. (Image credit: Eric Thayer)
Israel bombs Syrian forces entering Druze city after sectarian clashes
At least 200 people have reportedly been killed since fighting between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes erupted in Suweida on Sunday.
UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 3.6% in June
Figure marks setback for BoE as it seeks evidence price pressures are cooling
‘Clicking’ celebrations & group chats – how England are bonding
WhatsApp group chats, the subs’ new celebration and ‘a day in the life’ of Beth Mead – how the Lionesses are bonding at Euro 2025.
‘McIlroy’s got it going, you need to see this’ – Rory’s Portrush record
As the Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush, those who saw Rory McIlroy shoot a record 61 around the course as a 16-year-old remember it as the day he went to “the next level” in his career.