WORLDOpenAI’s new flagship model deletes files on its own, people keep warningA number of social media posts claim that GPT-5.6 Sol deleted files and data without warning. OpenAI had basically disclosed the problem in June.TechCrunch·July 14, 2026
WORLDOpportunities Narrow for Women as Hegseth Blocks More PromotionsFor the first time in more than a decade, no active-duty female Navy officers are likely to be promoted to admiral this year.NY Times·July 14, 2026
WORLDSpain deliver masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach World Cup finalEuropean champions Spain beat France with controlled display to book final against Argentina or England.Al Jazeera·July 14, 2026
WORLDSpain into World Cup final with victory over FranceSpain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.BBC News·July 14, 2026
WORLDMicrosoft’s biggest ever patch Tuesday lets you hold off updating for longerMicrosoft just released a long list of improvements for Windows 11 as part of its bigger patch Tuesdays, patching at least 570 security holes, almost triple the number fixed in last month's record-breaking release, according to Krebs on Security. It also includes the ability to pause updates indefinThe Verge·July 14, 2026
WORLDReview of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham saysThe expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.BBC News·July 14, 2026
WORLDOpenAI may announce a ChatGPT smart speaker this yearOpenAI's first device is set to be a smart speaker that lets you talk with ChatGPT, according to a report from Bloomberg. The device apparently won't have a screen, but will use a camera and additional sensors to "understand" your environment. The report comes just days after Apple filed a lawsuit aThe Verge·July 14, 2026
WORLDAre countries prepared to cope with extreme weather?Severe weather conditions are likely to get worse due to climate change.Al Jazeera·July 14, 2026
WORLDWorld Cup semifinal: Key players to watch in England vs Argentina clashLionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane will be among the stars on show during Wednesday's match in Atlanta.Al Jazeera·July 14, 2026
WORLDWhy the England shirt feels complicated for some fans this World CupThe World Cup has ignited debate in the UK over wearing or displaying the England flag.Al Jazeera·July 14, 2026
WORLDHere’s the inflation breakdown for June 2026 — in one chartThe consumer price index rose 3.5% in June from a year earlier, a deceleration after several months of upward moves.CNBC·July 14, 2026
WORLDLindsey Graham’s ChoiceWould the world have been safer if Graham hadn’t cozied up to Trump?NY Times·July 14, 2026