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Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour
BBC News – World · Europe
It is the couple's first visit to Australia since 2018 when they were working royals.
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Geopolitics
Second Coming: Trump auditions for role after POTUS
Times of India – World · India
US President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on Pope Leo XIV, calling him "WEAK on Crime" and an Obama sympathizer. Trump posted a messianic image of…
Geopolitics
U.S., Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks
The Hindu – World · India
Despite numerous obstacles to peace, both sides appear to have strong reasons to consider de-escalation
Tech & Startups
What’s in Hasan Piker’s Starter Pack? Creatine, Zyns, Signal
Wired · Global
The internet’s most jacked leftist shares the tech and daily rituals that fuel his marathon streams.
Tech & Startups
Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco
TechCrunch · US
Uber employees can now hail a Lucid robotaxi as part of the testing.
Geopolitics
Trump deletes image of himself as Jesus-like saviour after backlash
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Trump draws criticism from church leaders and conservatives over AI-Jesus image and pope remarks.
Geopolitics
Australia news live: Labor to boost spending on military drones; suspected crocodile remains found on Adelaide roadside
The Guardian – World · Europe
Richard Marles says between $2bn and $5bn will be spent on uncrewed and autonomous capabilitiesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMarle…
Geopolitics
Bahamas police again question US man over disappearance of wife at sea
The Guardian – World · Europe
Brian Hooker says wife Lynette fell overboard from dinghy but family members have cast doubt on that accountPolice in the Bahamas on Monday were set to again i…
Geopolitics
BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes
BBC News – World · Europe
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.
Geopolitics
Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war
BBC News – World · Europe
Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.
Geopolitics
South Korea Can’t Build Enough Stadiums to Host Its K-Pop Stars
The New York Times – World · US
South Korea doesn’t have enough arenas to show off its own A-list talent. That’s why BTS began its world tour in a once-neglected, 22-year-old soccer stadium.
Geopolitics
Soon, access to nicotine gums may get tougher
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Anuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with 18 years of narrative journ…
Tech & Startups
Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customers’ data
TechCrunch · US
The travel giant notified customers that their personal data, including names, emails, email addresses, and phone numbers may have been accessed in a security …
Tech & Startups
FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims
TechCrunch · US
Cybercriminals allegedly used the W3LL phishing kit to target more than 17,000 victims worldwide, stealing their passwords and multi-factor authentication code…
Geopolitics
What are the pros and cons of Trump’s Iranian naval blockade?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
What does Donald Trump’s naval blockade of Iranian ports look like and can it achieve what the US president wants?
Geopolitics
Orban was defeated in Hungary, but Orbanism lives on
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Viktor Orban’s stepping stone – the EU’s own illiberal tendencies and militarism - is still very much present.
Geopolitics
Trump says Iran wants ‘peace deal’ but insists on ‘no nukes’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Donald Trump says Iran wants to make a peace deal “very badly” after talks in Islamabad ended without agreement.
Geopolitics
‘Deported or departed’: Georgia candidate targets immigrants in ad blitz
The Guardian – World · Europe
Republican gubernatorial candidate floods media with ads attacking immigrants, trans people and DEI before primary A campaign ad from Republican gubernatorial …
Geopolitics
Trump administration agrees to keep flying Pride flag at Stonewall monument
The Guardian – World · Europe
US government reverses course on removing LGBTQ+ Pride flag from New York monument after efforts from advocatesThe Trump administration agreed on Monday to kee…
Geopolitics
US expected to start naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes
The Guardian – World · Europe
Iran warns Americans they face higher pump prices due to prohibition scheduled to start on Monday eveningMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US blockade of sh…
Geopolitics
Vance’s bad week: vice-president risks becoming face of two Trump foreign policy failures
The Guardian – World · Europe
Orbán is out in Hungary and talks have failed to end the war in Iran – ill-fated roadtrip has been setback for Maga aimsShortly before JD Vance’s ill-fated wee…
Geopolitics
Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change
BBC News – World · Europe
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.
Geopolitics
Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
BBC News – World · Europe
The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.
Geopolitics
‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief
The New York Times – World · US
Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were jubilant after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conce…
Geopolitics
Russia offers to take in Iran's enriched uranium
The Hindu – World · India
Failed talks between Iran and the United States over the weekend dashed hopes of a swift deal to permanently end the war that has killed thousands and thrown t…
Geopolitics
Israeli fire kills three in Gaza following new ceasefire talks
The Hindu – World · India
Medics said the strike had hit a group of men outside a school in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. There was no immediate comment by the Israeli milita…
Tech & Startups
The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril
Wired · Global
As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages.
Tech & Startups
What Is the Best Fitness Tracker in 2026? Garmin, Oura, More
Wired · Global
With almost ten years of hands-on testing, WIRED knows what separates the best fitness trackers from the rest.
Tech & Startups
Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators
Wired · Global
More than 70 organizations, including the ACLU, EPIC, and Fight for the Future, say the AI smart glasses feature would endanger abuse victims, immigrants, and …
Tech & Startups
Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch signals IPO readiness as AI agents fuel revenue surge
TechCrunch · US
"The company is ready and getting more ready for every day," Rauch said about an IPO at HumanX conference.
Geopolitics
Taiwan industries cheer Beijing’s 10-point plan to boost cross-strait ties
South China Morning Post – World · China
Taiwanese industry groups and businesses have broadly welcomed Beijing’s package of 10 measures to promote cross-strait exchanges across economic sectors. They…
Geopolitics
Canadian PM Carney on verge of majority government amid special elections
South China Morning Post – World · China
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on the verge of securing a majority government as special elections are held in three districts on Monday. Votes are bei…
Geopolitics
How the US-Iran talks in Islamabad unfolded
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Pakistan has been under the spotlight as it managed what others couldn’t due to its ties with the Gulf, US and China.
Geopolitics
Pakistan eyes narrow window to resuscitate US-Iran talks after breakdown
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US and Iran end marathon Islamabad talks without agreement, leaving fragile ceasefire under growing strain.
Geopolitics
What do we know about sea mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The psychological terror that the presence of sea mines can generate could paralyse the Strait of Hormuz.
Geopolitics
‘Drinking Arsenal tears’: How the Gunners’ stumble sparked a meme frenzy
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
As a Man City fan's 'Arsenal bottle job' celebration goes viral, football fans take a dig at the London club's stumble.
Geopolitics
Iran releases assets of women’s football captain in Australia asylum row
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Zahra Ghanbari, one of the six players who sought asylum in Australia, reversed her decision and returned to Iran.
Geopolitics
Australia appoints first female army chief
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Susan Coyle is set to take over as Australia's army chief in July, becoming the first woman to hold that position in the country's history. Coyle joined the ar…
Geopolitics
Mark Ruffalo and Emma Thompson among 1,000+ signatories on open letter opposing Paramount’s Warner buyout
The Guardian – World · Europe
Merger will ‘prioritise the interests of a small group of powerful stakeholders over the broader public good’, letter statesJoaquin Phoenix, Ben Stiller, Mark …
Geopolitics
Parents are helping their children bypass Roblox age checks and play as adults
The Guardian – World · Europe
Gaming company says it looks for signs a user may be younger than they appear in the age check process introduced in DecemberGet our breaking news email, free …
Geopolitics
Less pomp, more cosplay: Prince Harry and Meghan’s ‘faux royal’ Australian tour
The Guardian – World · Europe
Promotional events with hefty price tags are on the agenda, alongside visits to a children’s hospital, women’s homeless service and the war memorialPrince Harr…
Geopolitics
Ghanaian winger Dominic Frimpong killed at age of 20 in attack on team bus
The Guardian – World · Europe
Armed men fired at Berekum Chelsea bus on SundayFrimpong dies of wounds at hospitalBerekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong was killed in an armed robbery on hi…
Geopolitics
The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?
BBC News – World · Europe
The US military has the capability to mount a blockade of vessels moving in and out of the Gulf. The question is: to what end?
Geopolitics
BCCI makes major IPL 2026 schedule change - Here's what's new
Times of India – World · India
The BCCI has revised the IPL 2026 schedule, swapping venues for Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings matches due to upcoming municipal elections in Gujarat o…
Geopolitics
7th duck of 2026! Abhishek Sharma falls for golden duck against Rajasthan Royals
Times of India – World · India
Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck by Jofra Archer on the first ball against Rajasthan Royals. This marked his seventh duck in 2026 T20 innings, t…
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