UAE condemns Iran’s ‘brazen’ attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes
The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
Ex-Canada MP arrested after police seize 439 guns and antique cannon from his home
The 78-year-old is charged with a dozen offences. Police also said they found C$300,000 at his home.
Lindsey Graham’s sister chosen as replacement after senator’s death
The South Carolina governor chose the senator’s little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham’s death on Saturday.
US judge voids Donald Trump’s $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits
The judge said the suit was brought for ‘improper purposes’ and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action.
WordPress.org blog: Your Guide to WordCamp US 2026
August 16-19, 2026 | Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona WordCamp US 2026 returns for another year, this time in Phoenix, Arizona, for four days, August 16 to 19. It comes at a moment of real energy for WordPress, as artificial intelligence reshapes everyday workflows, the business of building and maintaining sites is shifting, and new […]
Open Channels FM: Understanding Open Source Law and AI Impacts in Modern Software Development
In this Open Web Conversations episode, host Anne Bovelett chats with lawyer Carlo Piana about open source software’s legal challenges, AI’s impact on coding, and the importance of proper licensing and attribution.
Anthony Zurcher: From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era
The senator’s career was marked by a willingness to adapt to America’s dramatically changing political climate, writes the BBC’s North America correspondent.
Gutenberg Times: Gutenberg Changelog #132 – Proposals for Core, Calls for Testing, WordPress 7.1 and Gutenberg 23.4 and 23.5
In episode 132 of the Gutenberg Changelog podcast, host Birgit Pauli-Haack and guest Ellen Bauer explore the latest updates within the WordPress ecosystem. The conversation centers on the releases of Gutenberg 23.4 and 23.5, the recent WordPress 7.0.1 maintenance update, and the strategic roadmap for the upcoming WordPress 7.1.A significant portion of the episode is […]
US Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after ‘brief and sudden illness’
The influential politician had just returned from Kyiv, where he met Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz
The strikes follow an attack on a Cyprus -flagged vessel travelling through the critical waterway.