Gaming
Japan’s biggest card network taps Circle to bring stablecoins to 40 million merchants
JCB and Circle will explore using USDC for cross-border payments and merchant transactions as Japan ramps up efforts to
Gaming
Users flock to Xbox Player Voice portal to ask for an end to cycle of layoffs
The Xbox Player Voice portal was launched back in May, giving users the opportunity to easily share their thoughts on Xb
World
England v India: first men’s one-day cricket international – live
Over-by-over updates from 11am (BST) start at Edgbaston Sign up to get The Spin newsletter | And email James 2nd over:
World
Tour de France 2026: stage 10 updates to Le Lioran on Bastille Day – live
Live mountain stage updates from 12pm BST/1pm CEST Pogacar urges Tour overhaul amid heatwave | Mail Luke Luke Rowe, a s
World
Ukraine Wants to Make Its Own Antimissile System, Not Just Patriots
The Ukrainian firm Fire Point has produced weapons that hit Russian territory. Its next goal, developing an antimissile
Sports
Darlow joins Man Utd after Leeds exit
Manchester United sign veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow after his contract expires at Leeds.
World
World Cup 2026: France v Spain semi-final buildup; Atlanta police step up security for England v Argentina – live
⚽️ Latest news before first of the semi-finals in Dallas ⚽️ Player guide | Golden Boot | Football Daily | Email us Atlan
Finance
Persian Gulf’s Oil Tanker Lifeline Takes a Hit
Renewed missile attacks on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz threaten to bolster crude’s rally.
Gaming
Sony faces an anti-trust complaint in Mexico over ending PlayStation physical media
The cascade of events following Sony's decision to end PlayStation disc manufacturing by January 2028 continues. The com
Finance
Emerging Bond Returns Beating Treasuries as Carry Trades Boom
Emerging-market bonds’ outperformance over Treasuries is attracting growing numbers of investors looking to capitalize o
Finance
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the
Entertainment
BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
Scott Mills and Greg James top the list of the best-paid BBC presenters in the last financial year.