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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.For diehard fans, Sony’s move to call time on physical games for its PlayStation console means game over on a series of treasured habits. No more boxes — aka gamers’ trophies — to line the shelves. No ownership, removing the ability to lend or sell, with potential knock-on effects on second-hand retailers such as CeX of the UK and GameStop in the US.Conversely, it looks like game on for investors in the Japanese tech and entertainment conglomerate, which counts gaming and network…

The US Department of Energy reportedly deleted about 6,000 pages related to energy conservation as a historic heatwave tears across the country.The deletion was suspiciously timed, following Republican outrage over Mayor Zohran Mamdani asking New Yorkers to help reduce strain on the grid by setting their AC to 78 degrees. Republicans like Ted Cruz (who has famously fled severe weather in his home state), Nikki Haley, and Representative Nancy Mace (South Carolina) quickly pounced, framing the request as socialism and an act of war on women in menopause (the Republican Party is notoriously concerned about women’s health).Of course, this is…

Up to 1,250 asylum seekers could be moved to the Ministry of Defence site, the meeting heard.The government has pledged to stop placing asylum seekers in hotels – a costly form of accommodation that has become a focal point for anti-migrant protests.John Bauer, chairman of Barnham Parish Council, told the meeting parents had said they were considering removing their children from Barnham School due to its proximity to the site, which could threaten the school’s long-term viability.He also said the village, which has fewer than 600 people, had no shop, no pub and very limited access to services, including public…

NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift ObservatoryNASA Goddard Space Flight Center One of NASA’s premier space telescopes is falling, and an audacious mission to rescue it has just begun. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is months from dropping back to Earth, but if the rescue works, it could continue watching the sky for years to come. All satellites’ orbits eventually decay, and Swift is no exception. The outer edges of Earth’s atmosphere have been dragging it down since it launched in 2004: its initial orbit was at an altitude of about 600 kilometres from the ground, and now it’s only about 375…

A year after Oasis reunited to kick off their world tour in Cardiff, Wales, fans can see their first performance together in 16 years on the big screen. On Saturday, Disney released the teaser for Don’t Look Back in Anger, a documentary that follows brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher’s highly-anticipated reunion for last year’s Oasis Live ’25 sold-out world tour, premiering in Imax and theaters in September. Written, directed and produced by BAFTA and Oscar nominee Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, A Thousand Blows) with co-directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace (Shut Up and Play the Hits, Meet Me in the…

Kylian Mbappe’s second-half penalty gave France a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in an ill-tempered World Cup last-16 tie in Philadelphia to set up a quarter-final meeting with Morocco.Mbappe converted his kick coolly despite Paraguayan attempts to put him off as he finally broke the South American side’s resistance and moved level with Lionel Messi on seven World Cup goals. Paraguay, winners over Germany in the previous round, had defended stubbornly in the 39-degree heat up until then, restricting France, the tournament’s outstanding team so far, to long-range shots and succeeding in slowing the game down. It took the introduction of…

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has warned mining companies operating in Nigeria that failure to comply with their Community Development Agreements (CDAs) could lead to sanctions, including the revocation of their licences. Mr Alake gave the warning on Saturday during the ministry’s 2026 Ministerial Retreat in Abuja. He said although the government has made significant progress in reforming the solid minerals sector, greater emphasis would now be placed on accountability and ensuring that host communities benefit from mining activities. “Our reforms have restored confidence, attracted serious investors and made the sector a key part of Nigeria’s economic…

Welcome to today’s school assembly news bulletin for July 4, 2026. Reading the news every day helps students stay informed about important events in India and around the world. It enhances general knowledge, improves communication skills, and develops awareness of social, scientific, educational, and sporting developments. Here are today’s top national, international, educational, and sports news headlines.Photo Credits – AI ImageNational News Headlines1. India Continues to Promote Digital GovernanceThe Government of India continues expanding digital governance initiatives to improve access to public services, including education, healthcare, banking, digital payments, and citizen welfare schemes. These initiatives are making government services more…

*Distribute 10,000 gas cylinders Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory administration ((FCTA) has intensified efforts towards zero tolerance for burning of firewood by residents of the Capital city. The administration said it has so far distributed over 10,000 free gas cylinders to vulnerable population in the Capital Territory. Speaking at Grand Finale of the initiative tagged, “Project Breathe – Clean Air Abuja”, sponsored by IHS -Towers of Strength, the Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud said the administration is concerned about the health challenges posed by now indoor air pollution and the resultant damages to our…

NewsFeedGlobal Policy Institute president, Paolo von Schirach, says the era of unrivalled US dominance that emerged after World War II has ended. He points to the rise of China and other emerging powers as key forces reshaping the global order.Published On 4 Jul 20264 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo