Spike in ‘Dark’ Oil Tankers in Gulf Raises Risk of Catastrophic Spills
More vessels are navigating the Strait of Hormuz with their location devices turned off to evade attacks by Iran, adding to the threat of collisions.
Should You Invest in Bonds Right Now?
[High-quality bonds are still safer than stocks, but they have been swinging in value, so move cautiously, our columnist says.
England’s Ancient Trees Are Dying in the Heat
Extreme temperatures and drought are adding to the stress on oak trees that have lived for hundreds of years and play a key role in the national imagination.
Can She Translate a Big New York Sports Moment Into a Poster?
Eugenia Mello created art for the 2026 U.S. Open inspired by a passion for movement and color, and her own immigrant journey from Peru to Brooklyn.
Arsenal embrace being ‘hunted’ as Premier League returns
Mikel Arteta during an Arsenal training session ahead of their season opener. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will embrace being “hunted” by their title rivals as the new Premier League season kicks off with the champions facing Coventry on Friday. Just 34 days after a captivating World Cup came to an end, the … Read more
Barcelona’s Flick targets La Liga hat-trick
Barcelona’s Spanish forward Lamine Yamal will lead a new-look attacking line for the champions. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Hansi Flick’s second season at Barcelona built on the success of his first, with the German coach guiding the Catalan giants to a second straight La Liga title. His third campaign, however, brings significant structural change to the … Read more
5 Surprising Signs of Aging
Hint: You may need to buy new shoes.
Why Cruise Line Are Hiking Certain Fees
[Some major lines are increasing gratuities and deposit requirements, and charging more for certain packages. It’s all adding up.
Giorgia Meloni Has a Lot to Say: The Takeaways
The Italian prime minister is leading what will soon be the longest-lasting government in the country’s postwar history. She shows herself by turns funny and fierce in a rare interview.
Karachi leads sluggish 5G rollout
[ Rollout remains painfully slow; city tops with 257 sites but covers only quarter of target A woman looks at her mobile phone next to a 5G sign. Photo: Reuters KARACHI: Karachi, marred by a plethora of infrastructural problems, has emerged as the frontrunner in Pakistan’s early 5G deployment, hosting more operational sites than any … Read more