Elon Musk’s Last-Ditch Effort to Control OpenAI: Recruit Sam Altman to Tesla
Messages between Shivon Zilis and Tesla executives reveal plans in 2017 to start a rival AI lab, potentially led by Altman or Demis Hassabis.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-05-06
Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections
The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024.
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Ames Science Stars of the Month May 2026
NAS Ames Science Directorate Stars of the Month: May 2026 The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Lora Jovanavić, Tammy Moore, Frances...
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Why resolute Arsenal will believe prolific PSG can be beaten in final
With Paris St-Germain waiting in the Champions League final, will Arsenal withstand the firepower of one of Europe's most formidable attacks and lift the trophy for the first time on 30 May?
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Argentina investigates link to deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Three deaths reported from South America-related hantavirus as cruise ship remains off Cape Verde coast.
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In rare push, US lawmakers demand transparency on Israel nuclear capability
Lawmakers say US policy of ambiguity on Israel's nuclear capabilities heightens risks amid US-Israel war on Iran.
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PSG knock out Bayern to set up Champions League final with Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain put in a professional and positive display to claim a 1-1 draw away at Bayern Munich and set up a Champions League final with Arsenal on May 30 via a 6-5 aggregate win.
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Mexico players given World Cup training ultimatum
The Mexican Football Federation threatens to drop players from the country's World Cup squad if they fail to report for a training camp this week.
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Snap says its $400M deal with Perplexity ‘amicably ended’
The deal, announced last November, would have seen Perplexity's AI search engine integrated directly into Snapchat.
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Postal vote error leaves 1,300 people without ballot papers ahead of Senedd election
After first blaming Royal Mail, Cardiff council now says some ballot packs have not been printed.
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US prosecutors charge 30 with insider trading on law firm deal materials
Justice department says lawyers from elite Wall Street firms aided scheme with confidential transaction details
ft.com
George Herms Dies at 90; Turned Castoff Objects Into Art
George Herms in 2011 with one of his assemblages. “George could make such elegance of mess,” one curator said.
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Is xAI a neocloud now?
xAI's real business may be more about building data centers than training AI models.
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Keir Starmer makes late pitch to voters turning to Greens and Reform
As Labour faces record-breaking losses in Thursday’s local elections, prime minister says rivals are unfit to leadLabour is braced for record-breaking losses in Thursday’s local elections in Englan...
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Russia tells diplomats to leave Kyiv in case Moscow launches mass strikes
Moscow threatens retaliatory strikes if Ukraine attacks Russia during Victory Day commemorations.
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'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Iran considering US proposal to end war, official says
The White House reportedly believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.
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Starmer tells civil servants to speak 'truth to power' after vetting row
The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins.
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A Kid With a Fake Mustache Tricked an Online Age-Verification Tool
To stop children from bypassing its age checks, Meta is revamping its age-verification tools with an AI system that analyzes images and videos for “visual cues,” such as height and bone structure.
wired.com
Late Bayern pressure not enough as PSG return to Champions League final
Harry Kane's injury-time equaliser earns Bayern Munich a 1-1 second leg draw at the Allianz Arena as holders PSG seal their return to the Champions League final 6-5 on aggregate, where they will me...
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Trump says had ‘very good talks’ with Iran as Tehran reviews US proposal
Momentum could be building for Washington and Tehran to strike a deal that could ultimately end the war.
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The Iran War and Angry Voters
Economic pain is pushing many Europeans to the nationalist right. Local elections in Britain should give clues about how many.
nytimes.com
Saka the hero as Arsenal reach first Champions League final in 20 years
Bukayo Saka scores the only goal of the game to send Arsenal back to the Champions League final for the first time since 2006, as Mikel Arteta's side see off Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Emirates Sta...
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All you need to know about the Champions League final
Our Ask Me Anything team tell you all you need to know about the 2026 Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain.
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NASA’s Dryden Aeronautical Test Range Supports Flight, Space Missions
NASA advances aeronautics and space technologies through experimental aircraft and flight research at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. Behind those efforts is t...
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Jack Bass, Dean of South Carolina Political Journalism, Dies at 91
Jack Bass in 2005, the year he and Marilyn W. Thompson published “Strom: The Complicated Personal and Political Life of Strom Thurmond,” one of two biographies of Mr. Thurmond that they wrote toget...
nytimes.com
Arm projects $2bn in sales of its new AI chip from next year
SoftBank-backed UK group says its first in-house semiconductor has drawn strong demand
ft.com
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.
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Microsoft’s AI data center push is colliding with its clean power goals
The push for new data centers at Microsoft is putting one of the its key clean power goals at risk.
techcrunch.com
Kendall Myers, American Spy for Cuba, Dies at 88
Kendall Myers in 2009 before his arrest that year. “We did not intend to hurt any individual American,” he said before being sentenced. “Our only objective was to help the Cuban people defend their...
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Infected passengers evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde after an outbreak of hantavirus.
aljazeera.com
What does the BJP’s victory in West Bengal mean for India’s democracy?
These state elections could reshape national politics for 200 million Muslims.
aljazeera.com
Trump's Team Wants Him to Accept an Iran Deal He's Already Rejected
As chaotic negotiations over the end of the Iran war continue, US negotiators think they have the framework for a deal in place. Now they just have to sell the president on it.
wired.com
Iran Says It Is Reviewing a U.S. Proposal to End the War
President Trump at a Mother’s Day event at the White House on Wednesday. He said the Iranians “want to make a deal.”
nytimes.com
Robinhood’s venture fund IPO attracted 150,000+ retail investors, CEO says
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says more than 150,000 retail investors joined the fintech’s new venture fund, which offers exposure to private tech companies like OpenAI, Stripe, Databricks, and Oura bef...
techcrunch.com
NASA Wallops to Host Public Information Session May 13
To facilitate discussion and information sharing on activities at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, a public information session is being held 4–6 p.m., Wednesday, May...
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Cameo, speeches, pushing gold bullion: how Farage has made millions since becoming an MP
After two years in parliament, Reform UK leader has brought in £2m on top of his Commons salaryNigel Farage’s income since being elected MP has hit £2m, analysis shows“There’s no money in politics,...
theguardian.com
Indiana, Ohio primaries draw midterm battle lines, reinforce Trump’s pull
Latest votes set up key Senate race, underscore Trump's continued influence over Republican Party.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic Gets in Bed With SpaceX as the AI Race Turns Weird
In an unexpected turn, the two companies signed a deal for Anthropic to use computing resources from Elon Musk’s xAI.
wired.com
How Elon Musk left OpenAI, according to Greg Brockman
Cutthroat negotiations between startup founders are rarely shared so publicly, especially when a company becomes as world-changing as OpenAI.
techcrunch.com
DOJ says ransomware gang tapped into Russian government databases
U.S. prosecutors said a ransomware gang fueled Russian government corruption, and allowed the gang's leaders to avoid paying taxes and dodge the country's military draft.
techcrunch.com
New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.
A timber truck rolled through a deforested section of the Amazon in Pará State, Brazil, in November.
nytimes.com
AI evaluation startup Braintrust confirms breach, tells every customer to rotate sensitive keys
Braintrust, a startup that makes an “operating system for engineers building AI software,” notified customers that hackers broke into one of its Amazon cloud environments, and is asking customers t...
techcrunch.com
Rival airports lose legal challenge over private jets at RAF Northolt
High Court judge dismisses claim of ‘unfair disparity’ in safety standards
ft.com
Using AI for Just 10 Minutes Might Make You Lazy and Dumb, Study Shows
New research suggests that reliance on AI assistants can have a negative impact on people’s ability to think and problem solve.
wired.com
Iran ‘has attained an elevated international standing’ says FM
The Iranian foreign minister said Iran has ‘attained an elevated international standing’ during the war.
aljazeera.com
Starmer allies make plea for stability as fears of leadership coup rise
Labour braces for what are expected to be devastating election losses on Thursday
ft.com
James Loehr, Who Showed Athletes the Power of the Mind, Dies at 83
James Loehr in 1982. When he started his career, “sports psychology was pretty much nonexistent,” the former No. 1 tennis player Monica Seles said. “Nobody wanted to talk about the mental side of a...
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England face stern test as NZ pick Jamieson & O'Rourke
Kyle Jamieson and Will O'Rourke return after injuries to bolster a strong New Zealand pace attack for next month's Test series in England and one-off Test against Ireland.
bbc.com
US fuel exports hit record in boon for oil companies and threat to Trump
Hormuz closure prompts surge in buying from Asia and Europe
ft.com
Mexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Exposed How Fast
A new NASA map shows how the sinking of Mexico City is uneven, with areas registering up to 2 centimeters per month.
wired.com
Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats
There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.
bbc.com
The Guardian view on Britain’s multiparty politics: the Westminster voting system needs to catch up | Editorial
Local and devolved elections will reveal fragmented party allegiances that cannot be fairly represented in parliament via first past the postSome results in local council and devolved elections thi...
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UK voters need to hear battle over bills and climate crisis are linked, green experts say
As Reform vows to block solar and windfarms, energy leaders say renewables offer most secure future, insulating UK from hostile forcesUK politics live – latest updates• May elections: What’s at sta...
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When will the elections results come in?
In Scotland and Wales counting will begin on Friday, while in England results are expected to start coming overnight.
bbc.com
SpaceX may spend up to $119 billion on ‘Terafab’ chip factory in Texas
SpaceX, Elon Musk's space company that also houses his AI company, xAI, is considering spending $55 billion, at least initially, to build a semiconductor factory in Texas, according to a filing wit...
techcrunch.com
As Labour heads for a wipeout, a lesson: never fall for the 'adults in the room’ line again | Aditya Chakrabortty
Presenting himself as a serious, sensible ‘grownup’ was essential to Starmer’s rise to power. His premiership has revealed how hollow that message isSome big questions will be asked this weekend –...
theguardian.com
NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 34th Station Resupply Launch, Arrival
NASA and SpaceX are targeting 7:16 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 12, for the next launch to deliver science, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. This will be the 34th SpaceX commerc...
nasa.gov
Is this the Derby winner? Chester day one highlights
Benvenuto Cellini improved his case for the Derby with a dazzling display in the Boodles Chester Vase on day one of the May Festival, where we also saw a new Oaks favourite emerge.
skysports.com
Humphries relishing 'adrenaline' of Premier League final contention
Luke Humphries is relishing the opportunity to qualify for the Premier League Darts final with three nights to go before the headline event at the O2.
skysports.com
SpaceX reaches deal to rent data centre space to Anthropic
AI start-up is racing to add computing power to keep up with its growth
ft.com
Who can I vote for in my area?
Elections are taking place across the UK. Find out whether there is one where you live and who you can vote for.
bbc.com
I Am Begging AI Companies to Stop Naming Features After Human Processes
Anthropic announced “dreaming” for AI agents to sort through “memories” at its developer conference. Can we not?
wired.com
World Cup latest: Final ticket on sale for staggering £8.4m!
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One of the last true believers, Pat McFadden is sent out to defend kryptonite Keir | John Crace
Starmer is determined to see his five-year term through, even if it’s not what the country or the party wants‘Twas the night before the elections, when all through No 10, not a creature was stirrin...
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‘I am losing faith’: disaffected Scottish voters may deny SNP a fifth term
The Scottish parliament election is the most unpredictable for some time, with Labour claiming it is winning over the don’t knowsIt was supposed to be a carefully choreographed walkabout for John S...
theguardian.com
It’s not cricket: Pakistan athletes allowed in India for multilateral sport
India's government to allow Pakistani athletes to visit but maintains a sports ban on bilateral events like cricket.
aljazeera.com
Macron Wants U.S. and Iran to Open Strait While They Negotiate, Officials Say
President Emmanuel Macron of France has shown frustration about the economic costs of the blocked strait.
nytimes.com
Green party threat to Labour in London laid bare in Starmer’s own back yard
In inner London boroughs such as Camden, home to PM’s constituency, Greens hope to capitalise on collapse in Labour supportMay elections: What’s at stake across England, Wales and Scotland?In Highg...
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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo review – slapstick ballet troupe is always on pointe
Sadler’s Wells, LondonMen in tutus and pointe shoes loving and parodying their art form never ages; it’s both simple and very sophisticatedDepending on how you look at it, drag ballet troupe the Tr...
theguardian.com
CNN founder Turner dies at 87
Flamboyant billionaire created first 24-hour news network in US that transformed media and political landscape
ft.com
Chrome on Android now supports approximate instead of precise location sharing
The new feature is a small win for Android users, as it gives them more control over how much location data they share with websites.
techcrunch.com
Google updates AI search to include ‘expert advice’ from Reddit and other web forums
While citing web forums and discussion boards can help users find answers to more niche queries, this design choice could also prove chaotic.
techcrunch.com
Cybercriminals Are Complaining About AI Slop Flooding Their Forums
It's not just you. Hackers and other cybercriminals are complaining about “AI shit” flooding platforms where they discuss cyberattacks and other illegal activity.
wired.com
Khosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has gone full-stack, demo shows
Genesis AI, a startup that raised a $105 million seed round to build foundational AI for robotics, has unveiled its first model, GENE-26.5, but also a demo showcasing a set of robotic hands perform...
techcrunch.com
Raducanu targets WTA Tour return in Strasbourg
Emma Raducanu is targeting a return to the WTA Tour in Strasbourg in two weeks' time following her withdrawal from the Italian Open on health grounds.
bbc.com
Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools
Match Group said that it's slowing its hiring plans for the rest of the year because AI tools "cost a lot of money."
techcrunch.com
What could Reading's housing situation look like?
With local elections taking place in Reading on Thursday, housing issues loom large for voters.
bbc.com
Political parties make final pitches ahead of key elections
A final push for votes is under way on the last day of campaigning ahead of elections across England, Scotland and Wales.
bbc.com
Apple to pay $250M to settle lawsuit over Siri’s delayed AI features
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit for overpromising the arrival of Siri's AI features.
techcrunch.com
Unlocking the Mystery of X-ray Dots
A new “X-ray dot” found by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory – which could look like this artist’s illustration released on April 28, 2026 – could explain what the hundreds or potentially thou...
nasa.gov
Four killed in post-election violence in India’s West Bengal
Unrest grips the key eastern state after Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP wins the state election for the first time.
aljazeera.com
Scheffler confirms Scottish Open participation
World number one Scottie Scheffler confirms he will warm up for his defence of the Open title by playing the Scottish Open next month.
bbc.com
Vienna’s public transport is the envy of the world – so why can’t it ditch cars?
Austrian capital mulls expanding tram network and park-and-ride car parks in effort to reduce private vehicle useWhen Leonore Gewessler hops on the underground trains and street-level trams that ru...
theguardian.com
Sky Sports to remain home of F1 until 2034 with new deal
Sky Sports will remain the exclusive home of Formula 1 in the UK and Ireland until 2034 after extending its partnership with the sport for a further five years.
skysports.com
Aurora lands McLane deal to run driverless truck routes in Texas
Aurora said it plans to expand to new routes between McLane distribution centers across the U.S. Sun Belt by the end of 2026.
techcrunch.com
Who is Zack Polanski, UK Greens leader and rising political star?
Polanski has been likened to New York's Zohran Mamdani for his popular blend of environmental and socialist policies.
aljazeera.com
What next for Fuchs after Newport's final day survival?
Following the relief of a final day escape, Christian Fuchs knows he has a big summer ahead as Newport County manager.
bbc.com
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.
bbc.com
Scottish mum stuck in Spain after baby falls foul of UK dual nationality rules
Sarah Schloegl stranded in Alicante after 11-month-old was found to have invalid documentation under new rulesA British woman from Aberdeen and her 11-month-old baby have been stranded abroad becau...
theguardian.com
Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87
Ted Turner was a visionary media mogul who dominated the cable television industry, and extended his reach into movies, major league baseball and even yachting.
nytimes.com
Andy Burnham sparks Labour anger with appearance alongside Greens
Some MPs accuse Greater Manchester mayor of undermining local election campaign message over Change:Now event Politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s decision to appear at a progressive rally...
theguardian.com
Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others?
The national average gas price has soared about 50 percent since the start of the war with Iran.
nytimes.com
Pro-Palestine group protests outside Israeli real estate event in New York
Demonstration against event featuring properties for sale in occupied West Bank is the second protest in six months.
aljazeera.com
Follow the money: How far-right Reform UK built a global network
Reform UK’s rise is backed by individual donors, overseas trips and networks that contrast with its nationalist message.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Roman Poised to Transform Hunt for Elusive Neutron Stars
Astronomers have long known that neutron stars, the crushed cores left behind after massive stars explode, should be scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy. However, most of them are effectively...
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New NASA Technology Mimics Extreme Cold of the Lunar Night
As NASA looks to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond, researchers must develop materials capable of withstanding the extreme temperatures found in space and on other planets and their moons. In frig...
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3 days left to lock in 50% off a second ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Three days left to lock in 50% off a second ticket to Disrupt 2026. Buy one TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket, and get a second ticket at 50% off. Gain more visibility in the tech industry. Offer ends...
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A ‘bird of Mexico City’ strikes a revolutionary pose: Pieter Henket’s best photograph
‘In Mexico, which has a strong macho culture, the lucha libre wrestling mask is a symbol of masculinity. Ixchel was taking that back’I took this picture, called La Mujer [The Woman], on the very fi...
theguardian.com
AI boom pushes Samsung to $1T
Samsung crossed the $1 trillion valuation mark after shares surged on AI-driven chip demand, making it only the second Asian company after TSMC to hit the milestone.
techcrunch.com
Peter Grimes review – beauty and terror in Warner’s topical staging
Royal Opera House, LondonAs the tormented fisherman, Allan Clayton currently has few rivals. He is matched by a superb cast in this gripping revival of Britten’s opera‘Who can turn skies back and b...
theguardian.com
Some kids are bypassing age verification checks with a fake mustache
A new survey found that kids find it easy to bypass age checks, despite a rise in age verification laws around the world.
techcrunch.com
Araghchi in Beijing: How China could shape the direction of the US-Iran war
Analysts say shared US and Chinese interests in reopening the Strait of Hormuz could create a path towards peace.
aljazeera.com
Trainline says Middle East tensions hitting European rail bookings
Profits jump to £122m at ticketing retailer but it expects flat or declining revenues over the coming year Business live – latest updatesTrainline has said the US standoff with Iran is hitting its...
theguardian.com
Football Australia wants World Cup venue ban lifted
Football Australia urges the Victorian government to reverse a ban on World Cup matches being shown on big screens at Melbourne's Federation Square.
bbc.com
A Library Dedicated Solely to the Epstein Files Is Opening in New York
The Institute for Primary Facts has compiled more than 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files for public display at the newly opened Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room.
wired.com
Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Appears to Cast Doubt on a Deal as Trump Makes New Threats
nytimes.com
The best show on TV again (for one glorious scene): The Bear’s surprise new prequel
The restaurant drama dropped a special episode yesterday, without any warning. And it shows brief flashes of the magic that once made it so brilliantA couple of years ago, a surprise episode of The...
theguardian.com
Ben-Gvir ‘dreams’ of nooses in video posted to TikTok
Ben-Gvir has posted a video saying he ‘dreams’ of nooses, in a nod to the death penalty targeting Palestinian detainees.
aljazeera.com
Prestianni could miss Argentina games as FIFA extends ban to World Cup
Gianluca Prestianni could miss Argentina's first two group games if he is selected in their World Cup squad.
aljazeera.com
Magic review – spellbinding standoff between Houdini and Conan Doyle
Chichester Festival theatreDavid Haig shines as writer and star of this dramatisation about the fraught friendship of two entertainment giants and their debate over what is real or simply illusionT...
theguardian.com
Prestianni could miss World Cup openers after discrimination ban extended globally
Gianluca Prestianni's six-match ban for discriminatory conduct towards Vinicius Junior has been extended worldwide - meaning the Argentina winger could miss his country's first two World Cup games...
skysports.com
Australians slam ban on World Cup screenings at Federation Square
Matches from the World Cup 2026 will not be screened after poor fan behaviour at previous public watch parties in 2023.
aljazeera.com
Zest Maps Is the AI-Powered ‘Spiritual Successor to Foursquare’
This new app tracks every time you swipe your card at a cool restaurant—and tells all your friends.
wired.com
Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde
The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.
bbc.com
Iran says Strait of Hormuz passage to be ensured after US pauses operation
Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says safe transit will be ensured with new procedures in place.
aljazeera.com
What is the FDD, the pro-Israel think tank shaping Trump’s Iran policy?
FDD's talking points on the US-Israel war on Iran have been picked up by the Trump administration.
aljazeera.com
Airlines and companies using fuel surcharges to cover surge in costs, UK survey shows
Firms raising prices at fastest rate in three years, driven by soaring energy and wage bills but also extra cost of metals and plasticsBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices fall as Trump hails ‘...
theguardian.com
Protests erupt over Israeli settlement sales in New York
Hundreds protested outside an Israeli real estate event linked to settlement sales in the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
Wait to name England selector ridiculous - Vaughan
Former captain Michael Vaughan says it is "ridiculous" England are yet to appoint their new national selector.
bbc.com
The second world war fixation gets the US into trouble again
The Iran war is the latest mess to spring from the idea that ‘appeasement’ is always wrong
ft.com
Canary Islands refuses to allow MV Hondius with hantavirus to dock
Three people have died from the disease so far but the WHO says the risk to the public is still 'low'.
aljazeera.com
Lessons from the war: A call for strategic reckoning in West Asia
The Israeli-US war on Iran shattered long-held assumptions about security, deterrence and stability in the region.
aljazeera.com
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
A new scientific analysis of the event shows tiny earthquakes triggered a massive landslide.
bbc.com
Alaska’s 2025 mega tsunami highlights risk to cruise lines as glaciers retreat
Researchers say 481-metre wave in fjord was triggered by rockslide linked to climate crisisA mega tsunami in Alaska last year in a fjord visited by cruise ships is a stark warning of the risks of c...
theguardian.com
Reform and Plaid likely to benefit from polarisation of Welsh politics
Polls suggest Reform could win most seats in Senedd election but party is unlikely to be able to form governmentUK politics live – latest updatesOn a sunny but cold evening in a shopping centre car...
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reMarkable’s new Paper Pure tablet goes back to basics with a monochrome screen
The new Paper Pure is lighter and faster than the reMarkable 2, which is going to be retired six years since its launch.
techcrunch.com
Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future
After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?
bbc.com
Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.
bbc.com
Low US hotel bookings paint grim hospitality picture at the World Cup
Report says several factors, including visa barriers and geopolitical concerns are to be blamed for low booking numbers.
aljazeera.com
China calls for a ‘complete’ end to war on Iran
China calls for a ‘complete’ end to war on Iran
aljazeera.com
Merson: Villa vs Forest feels like Europa League final
Paul Merson says Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest's Europa League semi-final feels like the competition's final.
skysports.com
How the FA helped US Soccer build its new home
Britain's 'special relationship' with the United States may be under renewed scrutiny, but when it comes to football, it appears to be in fine health, writes Dan Roan.
bbc.com
AI ‘losers’ should be compensated through retraining, says ex-cabinet secretary
Gus O’Donnell calls for funding to teach new skills to people who lose their jobs as a result of the new technology
ft.com
German police raid neo-Nazi criminal youth groups
Police search locations in 12 states, mainly in the East and South of the country in what prosecutors say is a targeted raid.
bbc.com
How Silicon Valley's new tech right has profited by aligning with MAGA
Atlantic writer George Packer discusses how tech venture capitalists, who are heavily invested in AI and cryptocurrency, aligned with Trump and influenced policies related to their own investments.
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Best Indoor Security Cameras (2026): For Homes and Apartments
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully before inviting one into your home.
wired.com
Naysmith to become Ayr boss after Stenhousemuir play-offs
Gary Naysmith will become Ayr United's new manager once the former Scotland full-back completes the Scottish Championship play-off campaign with Stenhousemuir.
bbc.com
‘Operation Epic Fury’ has ended: Is the Iran war over?
Experts say Trump's pause of 'Project Freedom' could be the 'beginning of the end' for the war on Iran.
aljazeera.com
Sudan blames Ethiopia, UAE for recent drone attacks: What we know
Sudan recalls its ambassador to Addis Ababa as drone attacks shatter sense of calm after years of civil war.
aljazeera.com
Flogging a wooden horse: how faithful will Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey be?
In a rare interview, the director has said he wants to do justice to Homer’s ‘the original non-linear narrative’. How will that translate on screen? • New trailer for Nolan’s The Odyssey released o...
theguardian.com
Arsenal planning summer sales despite prize money topping £120m
Arsenal are planning to sell as well as buy in this summer's transfer window despite banking more than £120m in UEFA prize money from their run to the Champions League final.
skysports.com
Backflips, boulders and dancing dogs: the images that shaped art photography – in pictures
As photography became mainstream in the mid-20th century, a group of Princeton teachers helped solidify art photography as a movement. The work and lives of Minor White, Aaron Siskind, Harry Callah...
theguardian.com
‘Heat, floods and droughts make men more violent to women’: Natasha Walter on eco-feminism in a world on fire
The author has become acutely aware of how the climate crisis is affecting women – and, in her new book, she argues that it’s time for mainstream western feminists to join the dotsNatasha Walter is...
theguardian.com
How the HBCU radio preservation project keeps Black archives safe
The effort preserves decades of student broadcasting as campuses pivot to podcasts and social media formatsAfter Shaw University’s WSHA radio station went on air in 1968, several other historically...
theguardian.com
Apple Will Pay $250 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Siri's AI Features
If you bought an iPhone 15 or 16 in the US, you could be set to pocket up to $95 per device as Apple settles class-action lawsuit.
wired.com
'You know who we want' - Saka drops big hint over who Arsenal want to face in CL final
Bukayo Saka has dropped a big hint over whether Arsenal want to face Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.
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A reason to vote Labour tomorrow: we are the only party taking the climate crisis seriously | Katie White
Climate action is something the vast majority of Britons agree on. But even the Greens are blocking the vital infrastructure we need to electrify BritainKatie White is the Labour MP for Leeds North...
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Smeg Forte Stand Mixer Review: Big Power, Mixed Results
Smeg’s new retro-looking Forte stand mixer packs some serious power, but its performance isn’t as polished as its design.
wired.com
How car-loving American cities fell so far behind their global peers on public transit
With most major European cities well-served by trains and buses, bringing US transit up to par would cost $4.6tnThe only train station in Houston, the US’s fourth-largest city and one of the fastes...
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From V2 rocket-scarred London to Ukraine: how nature thrives in bomb craters
In the UK capital, Bomb Crater Pond is full of wildlife, while scientists studying land obliterated by recent Russian blasts 1,500 miles away have seen ‘how quickly nature begins to heal itself’In...
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Hasan Piker, Self-Described ‘Ayatollah of Woke,’ Wants AI to Die
The far-left Twitch streamer says AI is rotting our brains. He’s also addicted to Twitter and listens to at least eight podcasts.
wired.com
Mapped: the elections that could deliver ‘unprecedented’ losses for Labour
All signs point to a record-low performance for Labour in May in what will be a moment of high jeopardy for Keir StarmerLabour is on track for its worst local election performance next Thursday, da...
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China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks
Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.
bbc.com
Colombia tourist jewel plagued by violence
Armed groups’ extortion and turf wars in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada threaten Indigenous communities and tourism boom.
aljazeera.com
In Romania, Living With Weapons of War Spilling Into NATO Territory
Four years of battle in Ukraine is taking a toll on neighboring Romanians. Even if the war has not crossed the border, drones have done so.
nytimes.com
Our World Cup host is Fifa, not Trump or US - Iran
Iran's football chief Mehdi Taj says their World Cup host "is Fifa, not Mr Trump or America" and calls for respect towards the nation's delegation if the national team is to travel to the United St...
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World Cup Dynamic Ticket Pricing Drives Argentine Soccer Fans To Extremes
River Plate soccer fans at Estadio Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, at the biggest club game in Argentina against rival Boca Juniors last month.
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Argentine Fans Are Struggling to Afford This World Cup
Argentine fans have flocked to previous World Cups by the tens of thousands, but the high cost of attending this year’s event is creating a new challenge. Tariq Panja, a global sports correspondent...
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Young King: revealing book shines light on Martin Luther King Jr’s early days
Lerone Martin’s new book offers fascinating insight into the civil rights icon’s younger yearsLerone Martin, a prominent scholar of Black religious history, leads the Martin Luther King Jr Research...
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‘We laced Nicole into her corset and her rib broke again’: Moulin Rouge at 25 – an oral history by cast and crew
Stagehands poured Coca-Cola on the floor, Ewan McGregor waved his lightsaber, and people did unspeakable things with the film’s Oscars at the post-awards-ceremony party. Director Baz Luhrmann, Jim...
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Boycotts Hurt Tesla’s Sales. Now, Activists Are Taking On Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO
Activists, a leading labor union, and a big retirement fund are asking challenging questions about what’s expected to be the largest-ever stock market debut.
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FIFA chief Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
Eye-watering prices reflect demand to watch the World Cup in the US, Infantino says, amid criticism from fans.
aljazeera.com
US petrol prices 50 percent higher than before war on Iran
The average price of petrol in the United States has reached $4.48 per gallon, according to AAA.
aljazeera.com
Haiti's record scorer on Paisley, stunning Scotland & escaping Iran
Haiti's record scorer talks of his link to Scotland before facing them at the World Cup, and how he recently escaped Iran.
bbc.com
Proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks in UK could face 14 years in prison
Plans to be included in king’s speech will allow tougher action against proxies for foreign powers such as IranUK politics live – latest updatesOffenders who commit antisemitic attacks backed by fo...
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‘A stress test’: US-Germany rift widens as Iran-war drags on
German official says US-Europe relationship is being tested as opposition MP says Berlin is 'not neutral'
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Shopping centre fire kills at least eight people in Iran
Shopping centre fire kills at least eight people in Iran
aljazeera.com
Australian women with alleged ISIL ties returning from Syria, minister says
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says some individuals will be arrested and charged.
aljazeera.com
Polanski accuses Times of ‘scraping the barrel’ over his claim to be charity spokesperson – UK politics live
Green leader said he hosted fundraisers for the Red Cross but accepts he should not have described himself as a spokesperson for itGood morning. Zack Polanski was largely unknown until he became th...
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Why are so many British players injured?
British tennis players have struggled with injuries throughout the clay-court season - but why?
bbc.com
US must not insult IRGC during the World Cup: Iran’s football chief
Mehdi Taj says cohosts US must ensure the Iranian military and IRGC are not 'insulted' during the FIFA World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Diageo posts sales boost as buyers load up on drinks ahead of World Cup
Strong quarterly trading in Latin America helps FTSE 100 group beat forecasts despite US spirits slump
ft.com
Iran war day 68: Trump talks about progress in talks; Rubio says war ‘over’
Trump pauses US 'Project Freedom' operation in Strait of Hormuz, citing progress towards Iran agreement.
aljazeera.com
Syria’s Suwayda: A new hub for the multibillion-dollar Captagon trade?
Suwayda has emerged as a new Captagon hub in Syria, triggering Jordanian strikes and a regional security crisis.
aljazeera.com
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in China for talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Beijing for talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.
aljazeera.com
US military releases video of strike on alleged drug boat
US military releases video of strike on alleged drug boat
aljazeera.com
Airlines hike fares, cut millions of seats as Iran war drives up fuel costs
Surging jet fuel prices are prompting carriers to slash their flight schedules, casting a cloud over summer travel rush.
aljazeera.com
Peter Sarlin’s QuTwo reaches $380M valuation in angel round
QyTw0, the Finnish AI lab founded by former AMD Silo AI CEO Peter Sarlin, is now valued at €325 million (approximately $380 million) after raising a €25 million angel round ($29 million). It's a si...
techcrunch.com
Marc Lore says that AI will soon enable anyone open a restaurant
Wonder wants to turn its robotic kitchens into AI-powered “restaurant factories,” letting anyone spin up a virtual food brand with a prompt.
techcrunch.com
Champions League quiz: Can you name every finalist?
This week it's the Champions League semi-final second legs with teams battling to reach the 34th final of the competition since its rebranding in 1992-93. But can you name every single finalist fro...
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Thunder and Pistons make winning start in semi-finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder prove too strong for the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 1-0 lead in the NBA's Conference semi-finals.
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China Meets Iranian Official as U.S. Demands Strait of Hormuz Open
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, China, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Iran’s top diplomat visits China ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Xi Jinping could seek to use relationship with Tehran as leverage in talks with US president, analysts say
ft.com
Lady C by Guy Cuthbertson review – how Lady Chatterley’s Lover rocked Britain
A history of the social and cultural impact of DH Lawrence’s novel shows how it inspired comedy as well as controversyNot known for his humour, DH Lawrence thought of Lady Chatterley’s Lover a...
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Dirty carpets to Palestinian skateboarders: a decade of Peckham 24 – in pictures
From images exploring the depths of space and time to a series on life in war-torn Ukraine, this year’s photography festival celebrates 10 years uplifting new artists Continue reading...
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Jimpa review – Olivia Colman and John Lithgow show up for indulgent queer family drama
Sophie Hyde’s semi-autobiographical tale about sexual identity and intergenerational dynamics falls flat, but is buoyed by Colman and Lithgow’s committed performancesSophie Hyde has directed an ear...
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Apps, activists and an ‘air war’: Essex campaign is test of Reform UK’s professionalisation
Nigel Farage’s party sees local elections as showcase for a sleeker approach borrowing from an unlikely sourceNigel Farage was midway through his walkabout of Waltham Abbey when a hunting horn loud...
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Have Mercedes' rivals caught up as F1 upgrade battle ignites?
Kimi Antonelli's victory in Miami continued Mercedes' unbeaten start to the 2026 season on Sundays with the Silver Arrows having now claimed four Grand Prix wins from four at the start of Formula 1...
skysports.com
In Gaza, the simplest of weddings are barely affordable
Couples marry in tents in Gaza as war, displacement, and soaring prices strip weddings of joy.
aljazeera.com
DeepSeek nears $45bn valuation as China’s ‘Big Fund’ leads investment talks
Value soars in ongoing fundraising discussions as investors including Tencent seek slice of AI lab
ft.com
Smaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever'
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made".
bbc.com
TV tonight: Amandaland is back – and its star is as insufferable as ever
Lucy Punch’s titular protagonist deals with a new rival in the opener of season two. Plus: a hair-raising documentary about the Salisbury poisonings examines a near catastrophe. Here’s what to watc...
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Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds strong support for Democrats this midterm season. It also shows increasing concern about the war in Iran and the economy, particularly the price of gas.
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Palestinian ambassador protests to Foreign Office over ’erasure’ by British Museum
Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panelsThe Palestinian ambassador to the UK has called for Foreign Office...
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EU trade deal could force UK to restrict use of weedkiller linked to cancer
Glyphosate is currently sprayed on cereal and pulse crops to dessicate them and make them easier to harvestA new trade deal with the EU could lead to restrictions on the use of the controversial we...
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May elections: What’s at stake across England, Wales and Scotland?
Will Reform take Sunderland, or the Greens take Hackney? Can Plaid Cymru take a historic victory in Wales, and will Labour be forced into third place in Scotland? We examine the possible outcomes f...
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Gibraltar dumping all of its raw sewage into Mediterranean
Wastewater from nearly 40,000 people and businesses pumped straight into sea as island still has no treatment plantRaw sewage from nearly 40,000 people and businesses is being pumped straight into...
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Labour’s nationwide collapse risks making Nigel Farage the face of the UK’s fragile union | Rafael Behr
Scottish and Welsh nationalism will be further radicalised if Reform UK sets the tone of debate over inclusion in the British stateKeir Starmer has neither a heartland nor a stronghold. That is the...
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The Motley Fool Promo Code: Save Up to $200 on Stock Advisor May 2026
Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
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To stay or risk the 'Road of Death' - Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city
People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months.
bbc.com
Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in Indiana and Ohio
NPR's Leila Fadel discusses the results of Tuesday's primaries with Kyle Kondik of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia.
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Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds strong support for Democrats this midterm season. It also shows increasing con
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Country diary: A butterfly haven of orange tips and holly blues | Sara Hudston
Powerstock Common, Dorset: I’m hopeful that the mixed habitats here and bright weather will bring them out in their droves – and I’m not disappointed The recent pulse of warm, sunny weather has enc...
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Romania’s pro-EU government ousted after no-confidence vote
The pro-European Union coalition of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has collapsed after a vote of no confidence.
aljazeera.com
Samsung Electronics hits $1tn value on AI euphoria
Memory chip giant’s surge pushes South Korea’s Kospi to new record
ft.com
Imbalances are back on the global agenda
Policymakers must overcome the mercantilist fallacy that the way to get rich is by running surpluses forever
ft.com
We must be mindful of the risks of private credit
The sector remains untested in a severe or prolonged economic downturn
ft.com
Why the UAE really left Opec
Leaving the oil cartel is not just a commercial decision — it reflects structural changes in global energy markets
ft.com
‘Worst’ still ahead as oil price swings darken global trade outlook
Volatility is more damaging than higher prices and will cause merchandise flows to drop, according to Global Trade Alert
ft.com
Can Britain’s star tech investor dodge the SaaSpocalypse?
Delayed IPO of €19bn software group Visma was meant to be a crowning moment for PE group Hg — and London
ft.com
Stick a euro in the slot for the lights! The mesmerising, strictly Venetian works of Lydia Ourahmane
From the pier built for a former quarantine island to the sculpture made from 1.3 tonnes of hotel bedlinen, the British-Algerian’s coin-operated show feels like it has sprung from The Floating City...
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Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands
Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.
aljazeera.com
Middle East war: Oil slides as Trump pivots on Strait of Hormuz
US president has “paused” the military mission to guide commercial ships through the vital waterway
ft.com
Protesters rally in Louisiana and Tennessee against redistricting
Demonstrators rallied in Louisiana and Tennessee against against redistricting.
aljazeera.com
Matthew Perry’s belongings to be auctioned as Friends memorabilia and original Banksy up for sale
The sale of valuables from Perry’s estate will raise money for the charitable foundation established in the actor’s nameSigned Friends scripts, a custom Batman ping-pong table and a replica of the...
theguardian.com
Trump and Rubio Insist Iran War Is Over, Even as Missiles Fly During Cease-Fire
Despite Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s declaration that the objectives of the war have been accomplished, they clearly have not.
nytimes.com
Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.
bbc.com
Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.
bbc.com
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor
He spent much of the race criticising the state's response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee.
bbc.com
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands
Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.
bbc.com
Iran war live: Trump says Hormuz operation paused amid US, Tehran talks
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite growing tensions in Hormuz Strait.
aljazeera.com
The Lessons of the Long Confucian Peace
Can ideology prevent war in East Asia?
foreignaffairs.com
Iran’s New Oil Weapon
How America can protect itself—and the global economy.