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Tech & Startups
The Indie News Queen Who’s Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful
Wired · Global
WIRED sat down with Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman to talk politics, AI, and the future of media. A documentary about her rise hits theaters today.
Tech & Startups
Best Smart Shades, Blinds, and Curtains (2026): Motorized, Tailor-Made, and More
Wired · Global
From made-to-measure smart shades to retrofit curtain bots, these are our favorite WIRED-tested drapes for your windows.
AI / Deep Tech
Is fake grass a bad idea? The AstroTurf wars are far from over.
MIT Technology Review · Global
A rare warm spell in January melted enough snow to uncover Cornell University’s newest athletic field, built for field hockey. Months before, it was a meadow t…
Geopolitics
Israel plans talks with Lebanon as violence imperils Iran ceasefire
South China Morning Post – World · China
In a potential boost to Middle East ceasefire efforts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he authorised direct negotiations with L…
Geopolitics
Jardine Matheson to exit Swire’s Taikoo Place, consolidate offices in Central: sources
South China Morning Post – World · China
Jardine Matheson is giving up its remaining office space in FWD Tower at Taikoo Place and plans to relocate staff back to Jardine House in Central as part of o…
Geopolitics
Pentagon plays down rift with Vatican despite Pope Leo’s criticism
South China Morning Post – World · China
The Pentagon and the Vatican denied allegations of a rift following Pope Leo’s criticism of the Trump administration and a news report of a contentious meeting…
Geopolitics
South Korean youth hooked on easy access to drugs online
South China Morning Post – World · China
Buying illegal drugs has become as easy as ordering a pizza in South Korea – especially for teens and young adults who have grown up in the digital age – as dr…
Geopolitics
Fisherman catches Chinese drone; Iran war’s lessons for China: SCMP’s 7 highlights
South China Morning Post – World · China
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and she…
Geopolitics
Foreigners flock to China spas to enjoy unique cultural baths amid rise of wellness tourism
South China Morning Post – World · China
Foreign visitors have been flocking to spa centres in China to try a unique cultural experience at an affordable price. Many foreigners have been amazed by the…
Geopolitics
Singapore, Australia vow uninterrupted fuel supply amid global energy shock
South China Morning Post – World · China
Singapore and Australia pledged on Friday to keep fuel and gas flowing between them as the Middle East conflict rattled global energy markets, with both sides …
Geopolitics
Tencent moves to rein in AI content flood on WeChat with stricter rules
South China Morning Post – World · China
Tencent Holdings’ super app WeChat has updated its content governance rules to ban non-human automated publishing, including the use of artificial intelligence…
Geopolitics
Taxi passengers won’t benefit from Hong Kong’s 50% reduction in tunnel tolls
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong taxi passengers will still have to pay full tunnel tolls despite government relief measures that cut the fee for commercial vehicles by half, transpo…
Geopolitics
Six months into ‘ceasefire’, Gaza suffers under persistent Israeli attacks
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Gaza's devastation grows as over 72,000 people killed and 172,000 injured amid Israeli violations of US-brokered truce.
Geopolitics
Hungary election: How football has helped Orban keep power
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Viktor Orban is a football fanatic but has long used the sport as a political tool, both in Hungary and abroad. With polls predicting election defeat, he could…
Geopolitics
Has Coachella festival sold out?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
One of the world's biggest open-air music and art festivals has been hit by controversies and declining credibility — yet the world's biggest acts continue to …
Geopolitics
Fact check: Orban points to Ukraine over pipeline bomb
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Orban strongly suggests explosives found near a key gas pipeline in Serbia are evidence of Ukrainian sabotage. Serbia's intelligence chief publicly disagrees.
Geopolitics
US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A federal judge has said the US Defense Department has not complied with orders to allow journalists access to the Pentagon. New rules have prevented reporters…
Geopolitics
Lufthansa cabin crew begin strike
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Hundreds of flights have been canceled as cabin crew members walk out. This is Lufthansa's third major strike this year.
Geopolitics
NATO's eastern members brace for US disengagement
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Donald Trump has once again questioned the value of NATO. Russia's neighbors in the Baltic region are watching his statements with concern.
Geopolitics
Hungary: Orban and opposition trade barbs ahead of election
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Hungary is preparing for a potentially pivotal election, with challenger Peter Magyar and the Tisza party promising change after 16 years of Viktor Orban's rul…
Geopolitics
Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel – as it happened
The Guardian – World · Europe
This live blog has now closed. Our coverage of the Middle East crisis continues hereThe UK foreign minister, Yvette Cooper, has said Lebanon must be included i…
Geopolitics
Who is Péter Magyar, the man leading the polls as Hungary prepares for election?
The Guardian – World · Europe
Former Viktor Orbán loyalist and his Tisza party have enjoyed meteoric rise as opposition movement growsAs a child growing up in Budapest, Péter Magyar had a p…
Geopolitics
‘Irresponsible failure’: Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse
The Guardian – World · Europe
Experts warn lapse could sharply reduce reports of abuse, echoing a 58% drop during a similar legal gap in 2021Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get ne…
Geopolitics
Hungary election campaigns enter final stretch as Orbán fights to remain in power – Europe live
The Guardian – World · Europe
Opposition candidate Péter Magyar warns supporters against complacency as some voters undecided ahead of SundayAshifa Kassam and Flora Garamvolgyi in BudapestA…
Geopolitics
Who can claim victory if Iran ceasefire holds? An early winner is China
The Guardian – World · Europe
Beijing’s powerbrokers are credited with winning Iran over, although one analyst says they were ‘pushing an open door’Middle East crisis – live updatesAs the w…
Geopolitics
Watch: Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem Globetrotters
BBC News – World · Europe
US exhibition squad, the Harlem Globetrotters, met the pontiff in the Vatican, helping him to spin a basketball on the tip of his finger.
Geopolitics
Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
BBC News – World · Europe
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
Geopolitics
Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'
BBC News – World · Europe
The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.
Geopolitics
White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
BBC News – World · Europe
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.
General
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic is effectively at a standstill despite Iran ceasefire
NBC News – World · US
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a virtual standstill Thursday, with only a handful of ships passing through the vital waterway since the announceme…
Geopolitics
Is Strait of Hormuz Open Again? Maybe, but Few Ships Are Using It.
The New York Times – World · US
There were conflicting reports about the status of the vital shipping waterway in the cease-fire with Iran.
Geopolitics
Lebanon Mourns After Israeli Onslaught Kills More Than 300 People
The New York Times – World · US
The Mediterranean nation is reeling after Israel struck more than 100 targets in 10 minutes, heightening fears that the tenuous cease-fire with Iran could unra…
Geopolitics
A Maker of Pet Toys in Ukraine Turns to Killer Drones
The New York Times – World · US
An entrepreneur behind drones that make the final strike themselves epitomizes the transformation of Ukraine’s civilian technology industry into a defense powe…
Geopolitics
What We Know About the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Talks in Pakistan
The New York Times – World · US
Vice President JD Vance will lead the United States delegation which is set to meet with Iranian officials in Pakistan on Saturday.
Geopolitics
Babar surpasses Virat to script history, silences critics to become fastest to...
Times of India – World · India
Babar Azam silenced critics by becoming the fastest T20 player to 12,000 runs in just 338 innings, surpassing Chris Gayle. He achieved this milestone during a…
Geopolitics
Caught on cam: Motorcycle rider meets with accident during TVK chief Vijay's roadshow
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current news and updates worldwide. • The team is dedi…
Geopolitics
‘Gone upstairs for lesser things’: KKR star fumes over umpiring blunder
Times of India – World · India
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Rovman Powell cited an umpiring "blunder" and the Eden Gardens pitch as contributing factors to their last-ball defeat agains…
Geopolitics
US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan: Is it happening? Lebanon hurdle puts fragile truce at risk
Times of India – World · India
Pakistan is hosting crucial indirect US-Iran talks to stabilize a ceasefire, but Iran's participation hinges on halting Israeli strikes in Lebanon. While Islam…
Geopolitics
Iran-US truce talks: Pakistan is mere venue, China is the real mediator
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is a team of experienced journalists and writers who gather global news and divers…
Geopolitics
Scientists discover a fungus in Western Australia that eats gold and want to take it into space
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is staffed by seasoned journalists and writers who work tirelessly to bring you th…
Geopolitics
Watch: India unleashes Apache's fury; Army's deadliest chopper dominates Brahmastra
Times of India – World · India
India's Army unveiled its formidable AH-64E Apache attack helicopters at Exercise Brahmastra, showcasing their advanced combat capabilities. These state-of-the…
Geopolitics
Trump weighs punishing certain NATO countries over lack of Iran war support, reports say
The Hindu – World · India
The proposal would involve moving U.S. troops out of NATO member countries deemed unhelpful to the Iran war effort
Geopolitics
Russia sees China's WeChat, Douyin as models for its homegrown Max messenger
The Hindu – World · India
The Kremlin sees this kind of “platform economy,” in which e-commerce firms and affiliated banks help businesses reach their customers through online service…
Geopolitics
Donald Trump blasts NATO after closed-door meeting with Mark Rutte
The Hindu – World · India
Mr. Trump's outrage at NATO allies over their failure to join in his war against Iran had prompted fears he would seek to pull the United States out of the nea…
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