WORLDCan an Apple lawsuit derail OpenAI’s hardware plans?On the latest episode of Equity, we debate whether Apple's lawsuit will cast over OpenAi's much-discussed plans to get into hardware and go public.TechCrunch·July 19, 2026
WORLDThames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisationThe BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.BBC News·July 19, 2026
WORLDRussia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian citiesEight people die and dozens are injured as several cities are hit by missile and drone attacks, while Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.BBC News·July 19, 2026
WORLDHow Fox kept cool at baked Birkdale to win The OpenRyan Fox wins the Open Championship - his first major title - with his final putt on a record-breaking weekend at Royal Birkdale.BBC News·July 19, 2026
WORLDEarthquake in Peru leaves at least six dead<p>More than 30 injured and 300 displaced after buildings collapse near Sicaya</p><p>A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, authorities said Sunday. More than 30 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.</p><p>The US Geological Survey reported The Guardian·July 19, 2026
WORLDNolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Brings in $124.5 Million at the Box Office on Opening WeekendChristopher Nolan’s nearly three-hour epic was No. 1 over the weekend, with about $124.5 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada.NY Times·July 19, 2026
WORLDThe FBI reportedly won’t investigate ICE anymoreAccording to the New York Times, federal agents have been told that the FBI will no longer be investigating confrontations involving ICE agents. The DHS and DOJ denied the change in policy to The Times. The reported change in guidance follows renewed scrutiny of violence by ICE agents who have killeThe Verge·July 19, 2026
WORLDUniversal and Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' sails to $124.5 million openingChristopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" tallied an estimated $124.5 million at the domestic box office, with IMAX screenings fueling a big haul.CNBC·July 19, 2026
WORLDWho is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?On Monday, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Burnham's politics have been shaped by England's north-south class divide.NPR·July 19, 2026
WORLDFederal Agents Were Told FBI Will No Longer Investigate ICE ConfrontationsSenior officials deny such a change is in the works, despite guidance shared with agents around the country in recent days.NY Times·July 19, 2026
WORLDAustralia’s life dissatisfaction levels double as ‘wellbeing poverty’ reaches new highs<p>ABS data shows one in 10 people are not satisfied with life – but community cohesion and trust lift happiness scores</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/20/australia-news-live-anthony-albanese-pauline-hanson-labor-one-nation-angus-taylor-coalition-antisThe Guardian·July 19, 2026
WORLDParents were told asbestos in play sand was low risk unless ‘pulverised’. But regulators hadn’t tested it<p><strong>Exclusive:</strong> Some ACCC recall notices updated after testing finds 90% of samples release asbestos fibres, contrary to previous claims</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/20/australia-news-live-anthony-albanese-pauline-hanson-labor-one-natThe Guardian·July 19, 2026
