Geopolitics
Lebanon Latest: Mass evacuations as Israel expands attacks
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto brings you the latest from southern Lebanon amidst increasing Israeli attacks.
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Geopolitics
Senegal deny World Cup travel delay is due to coach dispute
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Senegal were stripped of the AFCON title after a mid-game boycott of the final and now face turbulent World Cup start.
Geopolitics
Civilians in Lebanon hit hardest as Israel targets Hezbollah
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
As Israel expands military operations in Lebanon and Hezbollah digs in, peace hopes for the upcoming direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington are …
Geopolitics
Sunbed firm in hot seat over false claims that tanned skin protects against sunburn
The Guardian – World · Europe
Health organisations refute assertion by Sunbed Association that tanning is protective and warn it could increase risk of skin cancerThe body that represents t…
Geopolitics
Trump: the boy who cried ‘peace’ in the Middle East – podcast
The Guardian – World · Europe
On Saturday, Donald Trump said talks with Tehran were going well and an agreement to end the war was ‘largely negotiated’. On Sunday, the US launched strikes o…
Geopolitics
CMAT shares ‘deep sadness’ over body-shaming after BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend performance
The Guardian – World · Europe
The Irish singer-songwriter says her rise has been increasingly ‘tarnished by the fact that I would be allowed to enjoy it so much more if I was thin’The Irish…
Geopolitics
Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices
BBC News – World · Europe
New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.
Geopolitics
Russian drone crashes into apartment building in Romania
BBC News – World · Europe
The drone hit a residential building, injuring two people and causing a fire, officials said.
Geopolitics
Watch: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes in a massive fireball while undergoing a test
Times of India – World · India
In a dramatic turn of events, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was engulfed in flames during a launch pad catastrophe at Cape Canaveral. Fortunately, founder Jef…
Geopolitics
How US plans to choke Iran’s 'shadow oil' network under Operation 'economic fury'
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Business Desk provides latest business news from around the world to Times of India reade…
Tech & Startups
Scammers Are Using Your Real Hotel Reservations to Trick You With Spear-Phishing Attacks
Wired · Global
Customer data from more than 350 hotels around the world may have been accessed as part of realistic reservation-hijacking scams.
Tech & Startups
Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review: A Serious Upgrade
Wired · Global
With sharper resolution and lightning-fast performance, Canon’s latest full-frame mirrorless punches well above its class.
Tech & Startups
The Pentagon Knew Enemies Could Track Troops’ Phones for Years. Now They Are
Wired · Global
The US military has long known that cheap fixes could stop location data from exposing its troops. It adopted almost none—and now says adversaries are using th…
Tech & Startups
The GOP’s Attacks on James Talarico Are Straight Out of the Incel Handbook
Wired · Global
Claims about low testosterone and false accusations of veganism might play well to the online far right, but will they win an election?
Tech & Startups
US says troops were targeted with location data, as senator warns ad industry is a ‘national security threat’
TechCrunch · US
One leading privacy lawmaker said it was time to "start treating the adtech industry as a national security threat."
Tech & Startups
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline extended to June 8 after overwhelming demand
TechCrunch · US
After overwhelming demand from founders around the world, TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8. Nominate a stando…
Tech & Startups
In just 3 weeks, StrictlyVC is coming to Los Angeles
TechCrunch · US
StrictlyVC Los Angeles is on June 18. Join for meaningful networking and fireside chats with leaders from Mach Industries, Shinkei Systems, and more. Register …
Tech & Startups
Why Paris may be the most important AI city outside Silicon Valley
TechCrunch · US
Europe’s startup ecosystem has matured significantly; its founders are increasingly willing to scale companies domestically instead of immediately looking to r…
Tech & Startups
Hackers are trying to steal Signal users’ backups in new wave of phishing attacks
TechCrunch · US
A new hacking campaign is trying to trick Signal users to give up their secret recovery key, which can be used to access online backups containing past message…
Geopolitics
Mainland Chinese react as Hong Kong tightens access to offshore investment accounts
South China Morning Post – World · China
As news spread on Wednesday that Hong Kong banks were tightening scrutiny on mainland Chinese clients opening savings and investment accounts, Zhe Ye – an auct…
Geopolitics
Mainland Chinese patient first to be moved north under cross-border ambulance scheme
South China Morning Post – World · China
A woman injured while travelling in Hong Kong has become the first patient transferred from the city to mainland China under the Hospital Authority’s cross-bor…
Geopolitics
China’s BYD aims for zero accidents with ‘God’s Eye’, vows crash cost coverage
South China Morning Post – World · China
BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, has set its sights on achieving zero traffic accidents through self-developed autonomous driving technolo…
Geopolitics
Tentative agreement reached in Iran negotiations pending Trump’s approval: US officials
South China Morning Post – World · China
A tentative agreement has been reached in the ongoing negotiations with Iran, US sources confirmed, though they stressed that the deal has not yet been finalis…
Geopolitics
TV coverage of Trump’s visit showed Americans how ordinary Chinese live
South China Morning Post – World · China
Nothing about the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Beijing suggested high drama. The language was restrained, the o…
Geopolitics
Note for Trump: US Treasury designs US$250 bill with president’s face
South China Morning Post – World · China
US President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new US$250 bill, in the Republican’s latest move to shatter US traditions by putting his personal stamp on nat…
Geopolitics
BTS fans vs bots, scalpers: Army girds for high-stakes Malaysia ticket battle
South China Morning Post – World · China
As BTS concert tickets go on sale on June 3, Malaysian fans are already gearing up for what many describe as the ultimate online battlefield, one filled with s…
Geopolitics
China, US at ‘historical crossroads’ Beijing’s envoy tells New York gala event
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s top diplomat to the United States Xie Feng has told a prominent gathering in New York that US-China relations were at a “historical crossroads”, while …
Geopolitics
US and Iran reach tentative deal for 60-day truce extension, officials say
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The memorandum of understanding, which would enable further negotiations, still requires Donald Trump's final approval.
Geopolitics
Ireland and Qatar halted twice by protests against upcoming Israel fixtures
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Republic of Ireland are set to face Israel twice in UEFA Nations League matches, but are facing calls for a boycott.
Geopolitics
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize 70 percent of Gaza
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered the military to take control of 70 percent of Gaza.
Geopolitics
US Treasury secretary confirms plans for banknote featuring Trump’s face
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Proposed $250 bill would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than a century.
Geopolitics
Iran turns internet back on, but old restrictions remain
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Communication with the outside world remains difficult in Iran, even after an 88-day total internet blockade was lifted. The blackout has had significant econo…
Geopolitics
EU fines Temu €200M over unsafe toys, non-compliant products
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
EU regulators said Temu failed to identify and assess the systemic risks of illegal products' on its platform and the harm they posed to consumers.
Geopolitics
‘Hundreds of job applications’: young people on their struggle to find work
The Guardian – World · Europe
Job seekers say the lack of opportunities has affected their mental health and left them fearing for the futureWhen Catherina finished her degree in digital fi…
Geopolitics
Afghan president voiced concern over civilians killed by SAS troops, inquiry told
The Guardian – World · Europe
Newly released evidence from inquiry into 80 deaths shows Afghan partner forces no longer willing to work alongside British by 2011Concerns about the number of…
Geopolitics
Donald Trump shares draft Iran peace agreement with Israel and other allies
The Guardian – World · Europe
US president’s move comes as both sides try to prevent fresh ceasefire breaches scuppering a potential dealMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has ci…
Geopolitics
UK minister visits Australia for ‘lessons’ before expected British social media crackdown
The Guardian – World · Europe
Kanishka Narayan says Australia’s pioneering law has contributed to national conversation under way in BritainFollow our Australia news live blog for latest up…
Geopolitics
EU fines Temu for failing to stop sale of illegal and dangerous products
The Guardian – World · Europe
European Commission finds shoppers on Chinese website very likely to find unsafe items and imposes €200m penaltyEU regulators have fined the Chinese shopping w…
Geopolitics
Image of Thai police in sparkly dresses with handcuffed suspect turns out to be AI fake
The Guardian – World · Europe
Picture was created by administrator in charge of station’s Facebook account who wanted to create ‘friendlier image’It was an arresting image and an irresistib…
Geopolitics
How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?
BBC News – World · Europe
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
General
U.S. dismisses claim its diplomats have fled Kyiv as Zelenskyy pens Trump letter
NBC News – World · US
The U.S. reiterated that its diplomats remained in Kyiv despite Russia’s escalating threats, dismissing the top E.U. diplomat’s suggestion that Washington had …
General
Sacrificial albino buffalo spared after Trump resemblance
NBC News – World · US
An albino buffalo has been nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its tuft of pale hair, a feature many say mirrors the president’s signature hairstyle. Due to its popul…
Geopolitics
Israel Strikes Beirut, Expanding Offensive in Lebanon
The New York Times – World · US
It was the first attack by Israel on the Lebanese capital in weeks and could complicate efforts by the United States and Iran to agree to a peace deal to end t…
Geopolitics
U.S. and Iran Move Toward Agreement to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump has yet to sign off on an extension of the cease-fire that would allow the two sides to negotiate nuclear and other issues.
Geopolitics
The Man Turning the Cockroach Into a Gen-Z Movement in India
The New York Times – World · US
Abhijeet Dipke’s “Cockroach Janta Party” has emerged as the unexpected voice of young people feeling let down by the government and struggling to find jobs.
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