Guardian
August 2026
US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth
The resignation comes after months of turmoil at the defense department, which has seen numerous incidents, from leak investigations and budget issues to the ousting of several senior officials including the army chief of staff Randy George in April
Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump’s agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the Army by providing outstanding leadership during historic military operations, restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and more,
Carlos Alcaraz sinks Roman Safiullin in impressive return to action at US Open
It’s pain-free right now,
Hiker, 91, becomes oldest person to complete grueling Appalachian Trail
The 2,193-mile trail runs between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine
And even today, I feel that I should probably be in better shape than I am,
I had to thank God, and I had to thank my support team and everybody that got me here,
I wanna get [my record] back, but right now, that’s secondary,
When people are taking care of you and bringing you caramel frappes on the trail, the rocks don’t matter,
How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster
Hikers on the trails within or downslope from the burned area will experience frequent stabilization issues, especially hazardous rockfall for at least the first year,
Emery’s new team begin to emerge as Aston Villa rebuild on and off the pitch | Jonathan Wilson
North Carolina teenager dies from rare infection caused by brain-eating amoeba
It likes warm surface waters during the summer in the northern latitudes,
From that moment on, our lives changed completely,
Remote Grand Canyon lodge hit by deadly flash flood boasts fabled history
Located along the Bright Angel Creek, which tumbles into the mighty Colorado River at the base of the canyon, they served as a reminder of the long history of one of America’s most spectacular but savage environments
US military has no plans to send troops to midterm polling sites, Dan Caine says
Anxiety among Democrats that the Trump administration could try to meddle in the midterm elections has grown, particularly after the president deployed federal agents in Democratic-led states over the objections of local leaders
I have neither received nor anticipate receiving any unlawful order concerning the role of the Joint Force in the upcoming November 2026 midterm elections.”
I believe deeply in the principle of an apolitical U.S. military,
I’ve never been ordered to do anything illegal, and I won’t.”
Saka settles gruelling battle with Aston Villa to extend Arsenal’s winning start
Emi Buendía smacked the crossbar after Kamara overawed Christos Tzolis — Martin Ødegaard subsequently asked questions of the referee, Jarred Gillett — but Jackson otherwise created Villa’s best opening
We do not look backwards,
Champions of Europe, you’ll never sing that,
Tea With Judi Dench Featuring Sir Ian McKellen review — TV that will make you cry thunderous tears
Teen charged with murder for recording San Diego mosque shooting livestream
The individual here, locally, was the person who was recording the livestream,
Australia news live: NSW confirms new HSC assessment rules to crack down on AI use; Sydney man killed in home invasion
US supreme court allows Trump to keep building $400m White House ballroom
US health officials exclude measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania from counts
The communication coming from CDC’s official channel on Friday was political and not focused on what should be done during an outbreak,
CDC and states usually work collaboratively together,
The media and certain demagogue politicians are constantly trying to scare us about infectious disease,
In 10 years, there have been three measles deaths in America,
Is this defeat at the US Open the one that forces Novak Djokovic to reconsider his end game? | Tumaini Carayol
As the scoreline continued to cascade and the prospect of Novak Djokovic winning even one match in New York this year became increasingly remote, the 24-time grand slam title winner’s suffering and toil drove the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd to its feet in the early hours of Monday morning
US trade regulator and 22 states accuse Amazon of taking $20bn with secret surcharges
Amazon has millions of advertising customers who were misled into paying significantly higher prices,
Aryna Sabalenka begins US Open title defence with victory against Camila Osorio
Once the energy went down at the end of the second, I never felt again a good energy,
I had opportunities, I tried to step in,
Manchester City gazump Spurs over Iliman Ndiaye and eye Enzo Fernández deal
It had seemed that Ndiaye would move to Spurs after they agreed a deal in principle with Everton on Sunday
Defense lawyers for singer D4vd withdraw from murder case
It’s not clear why Blair Berk and her colleagues Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter parted ways with the singer, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke
We recognize the loss of life underlying the allegations and extend our sympathies to those who are grieving. At the same time, David Burke is entitled to a defense that takes his circumstances seriously and carefully examines the evidence.”
We continue to support David and his defense against these serious charges,
I will end ur career and ur life,
Lionel Messi’s international retirement serves as a reminder: Watch him while you still can
I don't know what I'll do without you, I don't know how to go on. I just played football, and now I have serious doubts about continuing to do so for much longer,
Conservative reshuffle: who’s who in Kemi Badenoch’s top team?
Griffith, the MP for Arundel and South Downs, replaces Mel Stride as shadow chancellor, a role he has reportedly long coveted
In any year, I attend hundreds of external events with business organisations and thinktanks, none of which automatically imply my endorsement.”
Turkish deep-sea search vessel joins efforts to retrieve 20 still missing after Cyprus ferry disaster
International sympathy for the victims was highlighted as the Anglo-Cypriot founder of easyJet, Stelios Haji-Ioannou, offered €260,000 (£223,000) in support for the families of the deceased and missing, in a move hailed by Turkish Cypriot officials
She was saying, 'Don't let go'. And I didn't let go of my daughter. I swear, I didn't let her go,
Nobody is saying it publicly, but the hope of any survivors being found at this point is very slim,
Kalshi bans ex-congressman George Santos from prediction platform for life
The company announced the permanent suspension on Monday, along with a $71,356 fine, after federal regulators accused Santos of profiting from bets tied to his own attendance at Donald Trump’s State of the Union address earlier this year
Hey @Kalshi thanks for the lifetime ban from your gambling platform. Let’s see how much longer you guys are around for,
More public control is the way to grow UK economy, Burnham to tell MPs
Burnham will address the house for the first time in 16 years from the frontbench, and six weeks since he became prime minister, after spending the summer recess announcing a slew of policies that will now be put before MPs
Keir Starmer never would have agreed to a national commission. He failed to grasp that it is our role as progressives to fix the broken system the Conservatives created. The only question now is: what kind of politician is Andy Burnham? Is he willing to do the right thing?”
Andy is optimistic about our country’s future. He has a clear plan for how we turn things round. He is determined we make this the moment we bring back hope.”
Reform stand to benefit from our terrible voting system and could manipulate it all the way to No 10,
Congressional nominee Brad Lander heckled over Israel stance at New York protest
We don’t want no Zionists here. Get the f**k out
Brad Lander is a Jewish leader who has vocally disavowed the genocide in Palestine and is a rare progressive voice against the RSS,
Yesterday’s event was dedicated to standing up against the persecution of religious minorities. I was honored to be invited and glad to participate,
The individuals responsible were not part of IAMC or our coalition and did not speak for us. Our fight … requires building strong coalitions, respecting differences, and working together wherever we share common ground. Insulting or silencing allies undermines that work and is unacceptable. We offer Brad Lander our sincere apologies for the treatment he received.”
Thank you for coming, thank you for standing in solidarity with us,
The term antisemite should be reserved for clear cases in which people have an animus towards Jews as Jews.”