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Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Pacific time. The New York Times A minor, 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck in Central California on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.The temblor happened at 7:49 a.m. Pacific time about 10 miles northwest of Pinnacles, Calif., data from the agency shows.As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update…

Anthony Albanese won’t attend this month’s Garma festival, breaking a commitment made just 12 months ago to travel to north-east Arnhem Land each year for Australia’s largest Indigenous cultural gathering.The prime minister last year vowed to keep attending the annual celebration of Yolŋu culture so long as he was in the role.“I commit here that every single year that I have the great honour to be Australia’s prime minister, I will be here and engaged with you,” Albanese told the Garma Key Forum in 2025.“This is a journey that has a long way to go.”But as first reported by the…

FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has rejected allegations of bias against World Cup match officials following Argentina’s Round of 16 victory over Egypt, insisting there was no external influence on the officiating. In comments published on FIFA’s official website, Collina defended the refereeing team led by French official François Letexier, who came under heavy criticism after Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win in Atlanta. Read Also: World Cup: Egypt demands FIFA probe after controversial Argentina defeat The controversy erupted after Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan suggested the match officials may have been subjected to “external pressure” to favour the defending champions.…

Ofcom has fined the operator of a pornography site £630,000 for failing to properly check the ages of its users.Sites allowing adult content, including porn, have had to use “highly effective” age assurance to make sure UK visitors are 18 or older since July 2025.But Ofcom, which enforces these requirements, said the company behind porn site Fapello had not introduced any checks and did not reply to requests for information on time.”Age checks are no longer optional for porn sites in the UK,” said George Lusty, director of enforcement at Ofcom.”They are a cornerstone of our laws to protect children…

Police are investigating donations worth £500,000 made to Reform UK by the mother of a convicted fraudster and ally of Nigel Farage.The investigation concerns two donations of £250,000 made by Fiona Cottrell, whose son George has often accompanied Farage to Reform events and media appearances. The May 2024 donations are under investigation over whether they were intended to conceal a donation by an impermissible donor.Two people have been interviewed under caution in relation to the May 2024 donations, the Metropolitan police said in a statement on Thursday night, adding that the investigation was launched in February 2025 after a referral…

HomeScienceVol. 393, No. 6807Prioritizing a vital river’s restorationBack To Vol. 393, No. 6807 Full accessLetter Share on Prioritizing a vital river’s restorationZhi-Tao Wang and Ping ZhuangAuthors Info & AffiliationsScience9 Jul 2026Vol 393, Issue 6807pp. 153-154DOI: 10.1126/science.aei3599 PREVIOUS ARTICLEDoes AI work for us, or do we work for AI?PreviousNEXT ARTICLEUS military expansion and d…

England defender Jarell Quansah will miss Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway, and the last four should the Three Lions progress, after being handed a two-game ban by FIFA. Quansah was shown a straight red card against Mexico in the last 16, but only after a VAR review. The absence of the Bayer Leverkusen man adds an extra headache to Thomas Tuchel’s selection at right-back. Chelsea captain Reece James has missed the last three games after picking up a hamstring injury and is the only natural right-back in Tuchel’s squad. Djed Spence and Quansah have deputised at right-back, but both…

Nearly 25 years, Secretary will get a one-night-only revival by the director and cast of another erotic title, thanks to Film Independent and Mubi. Jane Schoenbrun, writer/director of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, will direct the cast of their upcoming Mubi film in a live reading of the 2002 Steven Shainberg-helmed erotic romance, as part of Film Independent’s Live Read series, set for the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on July 28 at 7:30pm. In a post on X, Schoenbrun revealed that Gillian Anderson will read the part of E. Edward Grey (originated…

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Welcome to today’s School Assembly News Headlines for July 9, 2026. Reading daily news helps students stay informed about important developments in India and across the world. It improves general knowledge, communication skills, and awareness of current affairs while encouraging critical thinking and responsible citizenship.Photo Credits – AI ImageHere are today’s top national, international, educational, and sports news headlines.National News Headlines1. India Continues Advancing Digital GovernanceThe Government of India continues expanding digital governance initiatives to improve access to online public services, including education, healthcare, digital banking, welfare schemes, and e-governance platforms. These efforts aim to enhance transparency, efficiency, and citizen…