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TechCrunch · US
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Tech & Startups
Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans
TechCrunch · US
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp worldwide, while also testing new AI, creator, and business-focused offerings…
Tech & Startups
Why Google’s AI can’t spell Google (or anything else)
TechCrunch · US
Google is embarrassing itself, again.
AI / Deep Tech
The Download: keeping up with AI, and the future of IVF
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. Stay on t…
Geopolitics
Celebrity ‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo
South China Morning Post – World · China
A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to fame, and will instead be cared fo…
Geopolitics
Ghana welcomes first group fleeing South African anti-immigration protests
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The repatriation came following a wave of anti-immigration protests in recent weeks.
Geopolitics
License to play: The new James Bond video game
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
James Bond is back, and he's as charismatic and daring as ever. The video game "007 First Light" tells the origin story of the British secret agent — and the s…
Geopolitics
Concerns grow over conditions at ICE facility in New Jersey
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Democratic members of Congress tour the ICE facility that finds itself at the center of tensions over Trump's immigration operation.
Geopolitics
US justice department reportedly opens criminal inquiry into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
The Guardian – World · Europe
Officials said to be examining whether Carroll committed perjury in 2022 deposition tied to lawsuits against presidentThe Trump administration has opened a cri…
Geopolitics
Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement
The Guardian – World · Europe
Outdoor clothing company is suing US environmentalist drag performer for $1 plus legal fees, claiming ‘we wish we didn’t have to do this’Patagonia has launched…
Geopolitics
Report ‘phone hack’ to police or I will do it for you, Labour chair tells Farage
The Guardian – World · Europe
Anna Turley gives Reform leader 24 hours to report Russian hacking claim in ‘public and national interest’The Labour chair has given Nigel Farage 24 hours to r…
Geopolitics
Lifting of internet restrictions reveals Iranians’ anger over food inflation
The Guardian – World · Europe
As government begins restoring connection, population voices dismay over food price increases and shortagesThe partial lifting of internet restrictions in Iran…
Geopolitics
Israeli military tells residents of swathe of southern Lebanon to leave
The Guardian – World · Europe
Notice to evacuate ‘combat zone’ and head north comes day after Israel launched more than 120 airstrikes on countryIsrael’s military has told residents across …
Geopolitics
‘Put an end to this war’: Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev makes new plea to Putin
The Guardian – World · Europe
After winning the Grand Prix at Cannes film festival, the exiled auteur sent a direct message to the Russian president urging him to stop the warAccoladed dire…
Geopolitics
Anti-abortion activist concedes pictures of human foetuses may have been sugar glider joeys
The Guardian – World · Europe
Joanna Howe posts on social media that if purported images of human foetuses are in fact sugar gliders, ‘it doesn’t actually matter’Get our breaking news email…
Geopolitics
US building Ebola quarantine center in Kenya for Americans amid outbreak
The Guardian – World · Europe
Some experts criticize White House approach and say not allowing Americans to return to US hurts treatment effortsThe Trump administration is building a quaran…
Geopolitics
Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'
BBC News – World · Europe
The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.
Geopolitics
Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate
BBC News – World · Europe
The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.
General
Four years after World Cup drama, Gio Reyna gets another shot with Team USA
NBC News – World · US
Last week, Gio Reyna and his wife, Chloe, were sitting in a parking lot, outside a smoothie shop in Connecticut, waiting to hear if he’d made Team USA’s World …
General
Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave for more than a week are found alive in Laos, rescuers say
NBC News – World · US
Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.
Geopolitics
Why the Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Have Confounded Scientists
The New York Times – World · US
The types of Ebola and hantavirus worrying officials are very different from the species identified decades ago, raising new questions about how to respond.
Geopolitics
Israel Continues Its Escalation in Lebanon With New Evacuation Warnings
The New York Times – World · US
The Israeli military issued sweeping evacuation warnings for two southern cities, indicating that more airstrikes were imminent.
Geopolitics
Rubio’s India Visit Yields No Major Deals to Repair U.S.-India Relations
The New York Times – World · US
The secretary of state visited India to reassure the South Asian giant that it can still rely on the United States. India did not gain much from the visit.
Geopolitics
After 88 Days of Censored News, TV and Chat, Iranians Are Coming Back Online
The New York Times – World · US
The government is letting people connect with the world after a near-total internet shutdown. But not everyone has access, and those who do wonder how long it …
Geopolitics
Could Russia Hit Harder? It at Least Wants Ukraine to Think So.
The New York Times – World · US
Major attacks on Kyiv, followed by warnings of more, come as Moscow is stalled on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.
Geopolitics
Sooryavanshi rewrites history, equals Suresh Raina’s legendary IPL knockout feat
Times of India – World · India
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in IPL history, matching Suresh Raina's 16-ball playoff fifty record. The Rajasthan Royals opener's expl…
Geopolitics
Jets linked to Cardinals’ $12m QB amid OTA holdout & contract dispute
Times of India – World · India
The Arizona Cardinals’ popular quarterback, Jacoby Brissett, has kept himself away from OTAs since the last week as he seeks a restructured contract, as it has…
Geopolitics
Matthew Perry death: Assistant sentenced to 41 months for supplying ketamine to actor
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers sifts through global events 24/7. • They strive …
Geopolitics
Gaming companies face Rs 2.5 lakh crore hit as SC upholds GST
Times of India – World · India
28% Levy On Full Face Value Of Bets Valid: Court
Geopolitics
Vijay receives guard of honour at Tamil Nadu house
Times of India – World · India
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussing key state issues including the Vande Mataram controversy and the Mekedatu project.…
Geopolitics
‘Emily in Paris’ star Pierre Deny passes away
Times of India – World · India
The iconic Pierre Deny, renowned for his portrayal of Louis de Léon in 'Emily in Paris,' has tragically passed away at the age of 69 following a courageous bat…
Geopolitics
Taylor Swift suffers shocking AMA loss ahead of wedding to Travis Kelce
Times of India – World · India
Taylor Swift experienced an unexpected setback after failing to secure any wins despite entering a major music event with the highest number of nominations. Th…
Geopolitics
Sooryavanshi scripts history, becomes first batter to...
Times of India – World · India
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in IPL history with a blistering 97 off 29 balls in the 2026 Eliminator. The Rajasthan Royals opener shat…
Geopolitics
‘Centuries will keep happening’: Sooryavanshi after missing fastest IPL ton
Times of India – World · India
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a stunning 97 off 29 balls to guide Rajasthan Royals past Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. His e…
Geopolitics
Panama ties should not be subject to third-party interference, says China
The Hindu – World · India
China and Hong Kong authorities have said they oppose the ruling against CK Hutchison's port concessions, calling it an ‘act of bad faith’
Geopolitics
Russian lawmakers want banks, their staff to help fight Ukrainian drones
The Hindu – World · India
Russia’s lower house of Parliament has approved a bill allowing banks to install anti-drone systems and authorise selected employees to counter incoming Ukrain…
Geopolitics
Bangladesh probes hospital deaths of six newborns
The Hindu – World · India
Health authorities in Bangladesh are investigating the deaths of six newborns at a private hospital in Dhaka amid reports of ventilation and air-conditioning f…
Geopolitics
Hezbollah says clashed with Israeli troops in south Lebanon beyond 'yellow line'
The Hindu – World · India
Israel stepped up strikes on south and east Lebanon on Tuesday (May 26), issuing evacuation warnings for at least 50 towns and villages and killing at least 31…
Geopolitics
Iran says U.S., Israel goal still to overthrow Islamic republic
The Hindu – World · India
The Ministry said it received intelligence that the U.S. and Israel would seek to "intensify economic pressure", create divisions in the country among religiou…
Geopolitics
Trump says U.S. not satisfied yet on deal with Iran
The Hindu – World · India
Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal. So far they haven’t gotten there ... we’re not satisfied with it, but we will be, says U.S.…
Tech & Startups
NASA Details Its Plan to Build a Lunar Base at the Moon’s South Pole
Wired · Global
The project’s first mission could arrive as soon as this year, with a little help from Blue Origin.
Geopolitics
China’s Type 054B frigate makes carrier force debut with Liaoning for live-fire drills
South China Morning Post – World · China
Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning and its strike group are holding a live-fire exercise in the Pacific east of the Philippines, following one of its longest de…
Geopolitics
Underage dating claims left Kim Soo-hyun in tears, but he stands vindicated a year later
South China Morning Post – World · China
A year after South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun broke down in tears at a high-profile press conference over allegations involving late actress Kim Sae-ron, the co…
Geopolitics
Failed M1-Simba merger prolongs Singapore’s cutthroat telco price war
South China Morning Post – World · China
The unravelling of a S$1.43 billion (US$1.12 billion) merger between Singapore mobile operators M1 and Simba has highlighted the city state’s brutally competit…
Geopolitics
White House prepares for UFC showdown for Trump’s 80th birthday
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Construction is underway on the South Lawn of the White House in preparation for UFC Freedom 250.
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