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Geopolitics

Mother, 6 children killed in explosion and fire at rural Pennsylvania home

South China Morning Post – World · China

An Amish woman and her six children ranging in age from three to 11 were killed in a swift-moving house fire after an explosion that shook nearby houses in rur…

Geopolitics

Doval’s Riyadh visit on PM’s instructions, part of government outreach to Gulf: MEA

The Hindu – World · India

In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the talks between the Saudi Foreign Minister and Mr. Doval had reviewed areas of India-Saudi co…

Tech & Startups

NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic’s Mythos, despite Pentagon feud

TechCrunch · US

NSA is said to be using Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model.

Tech & Startups

Mastodon says its flagship server was hit by a DDoS attack

TechCrunch · US

The DDoS attack against Mastodon's flagship server comes less than a week after Bluesky was targeted with junk web traffic.

Geopolitics

Remains of US soldier who went missing in Korean war laid to rest after 75 years

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sgt Celestino Chavez Jr, accounted for in 2025, given full burial honors and posthumous medals in New MexicoThe remains of a US soldier who went missing in act…

Geopolitics

Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them

BBC News – World · Europe

Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.

Geopolitics

Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57

BBC News – World · Europe

The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell.

Geopolitics

A Decisive Win Raises Bulgarians’ Hopes for Change

The New York Times – World · US

An election victory by a former president, Rumen Radev, gives the country a chance for stability and to clean out the corruption that has stymied its growth.

Geopolitics

Uncertainty prevails over second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan

The Hindu – World · India

The two sides are expected to meet in the coming days in Islamabad, for which Pakistani authorities have taken elaborate security measures

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: murderous ‘mirror’ bacteria, and Chinese workers fighting AI doubles

MIT Technology Review · Global

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. No one’s …

Geopolitics

Kenyan women defy fishing taboos as climate change threatens Lake Victoria

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In a lakeside village in Kisumu County, women were forbidden from fishing. Until Rhoda Ongoche Akech defied the stigma.

Geopolitics

Daily Quiz: On United Nations and global governance

The Hindu – World · India

A quiz on United Nations, global governance, and its predecessor.

Geopolitics

Japan warns of ‘huge’ earthquake after powerful tremor, records 80 cm tsunami wave

The Hindu – World · India

The Japan Meteorological Agency said in a statement that “the likelihood of a new, huge earthquake occurring is relatively higher than during normal times”

Geopolitics

China influencer builds house for girl who claims to be raising sisters alone amid family drama

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Chinese influencer helped a girl who claimed to be raising her sisters alone in a remote village, only to later discover that some of her hardships were exag…

Geopolitics

To stay or to go? No good options for Lebanon’s displaced

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Residents of southern Lebanon face a stark choice: stay home and risk being killed, or flee and risk deepening poverty.

Geopolitics

U.S. security agency is using Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist: Report

The Hindu – World · India

Anthropic, the NSA and the Department of Defense did not immediately respond to requests ​for comment ‌outside regular business hours

Geopolitics

Sri Lanka’s Tamil parties seek sustained Indian push to realise spirit of Indo-Lanka Accord

The Hindu – World · India

Vice-President ‘assures’ them that India’s position on devolution stands; provincial polls discussed with Sri Lankan side

Geopolitics

Tai Po fire probe: new management committee failed to tackle abuse of proxy votes

South China Morning Post – World · China

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. An inquiry into Hong…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure and talks in doubt as Iran threatens to ‘retaliate’ to US seizure of ship

The Guardian – World · Europe

Donald Trump said on Sunday that US marines had taken custody of a vessel that tried to get past the American blockade on Iranian portsTehran has ‘no plans to …

Geopolitics

'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads

BBC News – World · Europe

A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.

Geopolitics

U.S. Navy seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz, Tehran vows swift response

The Hindu – World · India

It was the first interception since the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports began last week

Geopolitics

Israeli ministers celebrate re-establishment of Sa-Nur West Bank settlement

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Sa-Nur is one of four former West Bank settlements approved by the government two decades after settlers were evicted.

Geopolitics

Australia news live: Pocock buys billboards to pressure Chalmers on gas export tax; survey reveals national gloom

The Guardian – World · Europe

ACT independent David Pocock is calling for a 25% tax on gas exports to fund welfare and housing. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app…

General

Lebanese people displaced by Israeli strikes return to what's left of their homes

NBC News – World · US

“My house is demolished.”Imad Komeyha and his family spent 12 hours traveling from northern Lebanon back to Kfar Sir, a village in the south, only to find thei…

Geopolitics

Lessons from Hungary’s vote and Orbán’s defeat

The Hindu – World · India

Hungarians have defeated a national autocrat and challenged a broader illiberal international alliance

Geopolitics

Israel says to use 'full force' in Lebanon despite truce if soldiers face threat

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Katz has repeatedly said Israel would demolish houses along the border as part of efforts to establish a security zone in southern Lebanon

Geopolitics

France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Macron and the Greek Government will also discuss maritime security ‌and the Strait of Hormuz, a Greek government official added

Geopolitics

Iran says final deal still far off as Hormuz Strait shuttered

The Hindu – World · India

On April 22, Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas usually transits, open after a temporary …

Geopolitics

Meet the Filipino vloggers finding financial freedom and defying stereotypes abroad

South China Morning Post – World · China

Lea Albritton’s mornings belong to the repair shop. Her afternoons belong to the camera. The 40-year-old from Leyte in the central Philippines has lived in the…

Geopolitics

Displaced Lebanese families return home despite Israeli attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Families travel south to inspect destroyed homes, unsure whether to stay as concerns about renewed conflict increase.

Geopolitics

Does the world need new leaders? Varsha Gandikota & Naledi Pandor

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla asks former South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor if global leadership is in crisis.

Geopolitics

Bulgarians vote in high-stakes election

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Bulgarian voters are going to the polls for the eighth time in five years amid a long-running political crisis. A new left-leaning, pro-Russian party under for…

Geopolitics

Malaysia: Fire in impoverished village destroys 1,000 homes

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The fire ripped through makeshift homes in a "water village" in Malaysia's Sabah ‌state ⁠on ⁠Borneo island. The area is home to some of the country's poorest r…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis live: Trump says talks to resume, and warns US will ‘knock out’ every power plant if Iran don’t accept deal

The Guardian – World · Europe

The US president said negotiators would head to Pakistan as Iran pledged to keep the strait of Hormuz closed until the US naval blockade is liftedFull report: …

Geopolitics

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Officials Will Travel to Pakistan for Talks

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump said the officials would arrive Monday evening in Pakistan, which has been mediating negotiations. The Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed…

Geopolitics

New York Met exhibit in Hong Kong ‘underscores importance of cultural exchanges’

South China Morning Post – World · China

The debut exhibition of the US’ Metropolitan Museum of Art in Hong Kong has underscored the importance of people-to-people ties and trust between countries thr…

Geopolitics

Bodies of 50 babies, 6 adults found in Trinidad and Tobago

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Police made the grim discovery at a cemetery in Cumuto on the island of Trinidad. Initial probes suggest it was a case of "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corps…

Geopolitics

Not card but code: Identity in terror-scarred Pahalgam goes QR

Times of India – World · India

Tourists Can Scan QR Codes Of Pony-Wallahs & Cabbies

Geopolitics

PM Modi turned official address into political speech: Congress

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Indian Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Narendra Modi, calling him "desperate …

Geopolitics

‘Spare the sermons’: Iran slams EU over Hormuz stance, calls remarks ‘peak hypocrisy’

Times of India – World · India

Iran has sharply criticized the EU's stance on Strait of Hormuz transit rules, accusing Brussels of hypocrisy and double standards. Tehran asserts its right to…

Geopolitics

Construction on Trump’s White House ballroom can continue for now, U.S. Appeals Court says

The Hindu – World · India

A U.S. appeals court is allowing construction to continue on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom

Geopolitics

Trump vs Pope | Two Americans, two paths

The Hindu – World · India

The 70-year-old pontiff, leader of 1.4 billion Catholics, has spoken out against the American President over the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, saying that in a worl…

Geopolitics

Sudanese refugees trapped between borders and bureaucracy in Morocco

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A growing number of Sudanese refugees are arriving into Morocco after fleeing war, but find themselves stuck.

Geopolitics

LIVE: Chelsea vs Manchester United – Premier League

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Follow the live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the crunch EPL clash.

Geopolitics

Pope Says News Outlets Misread Some of His Remarks as Criticism of Trump

The New York Times – World · US

Pope Leo responded directly on Monday to a presidential attack. But since then, he said, some of his statements during his Africa trip have been misconstrued.

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