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Geopolitics

Britons to vote in inaugural contest to find nation’s favourite butterfly

The Guardian – World · Europe

Butterfly Conservation poll is open until 7 June with choice of 60 species from small tortoiseshells to purple emperorsWill it be the rapidly disappearing form…

Geopolitics

From drab partitions to haute couture host: how a Sydney civic masterpiece was rescued

The Guardian – World · Europe

Redevelopment of the former Department of Lands building on Sydney’s Bridge Street wins National Trust heritage awardIt was once a grand old sandstone masterpi…

Geopolitics

BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City

BBC News – World · Europe

Tens of thousands of Israeli celebrants have marched through the area captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.

Geopolitics

Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group

BBC News – World · Europe

The Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening "traditional Russian values".

Geopolitics

What is Zhongnanhai, the Secretive Beijing Compound Where Trump Met Xi?

The New York Times – World · US

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, was meeting with President Trump on Friday at Zhongnanhai, a heavily guarded Beijing compound where top Chinese officials live and …

Geopolitics

Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.

The New York Times – World · US

The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets.

Geopolitics

Nvidia’s Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit

The New York Times – World · US

The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China’s dependence on Western technologies.

Geopolitics

Inside the Congolese Hotel Where Trump Deported 15 U.S. Migrants

The New York Times – World · US

They were shackled and sent to Kinshasa by the Trump administration. Now they face a dangerous choice: Go back to Latin America or stay in Africa.

Geopolitics

Enter the Killer Robots: The Ukrainian Forging the Future of Warfare

The New York Times – World · US

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s 35-year-old defense minister, sees futuristic military technology as crucial to his country’s survival.

Geopolitics

'I don't see that happening': Bumrah on ODI captaincy after MI win

Times of India – World · India

Jasprit Bumrah captained Mumbai Indians for the first time in IPL 2026, leading them to a six-wicket victory against Punjab Kings. This leadership role came in…

Geopolitics

'You wouldn't find a guy like him in Hollywood': Trump praises China's Xi Jinping

Times of India – World · India

Donald Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling him a respected leader governing nearly 1.5 billion people and suggesting Hollywood couldn't find so…

Geopolitics

PM Modi leaves for UAE - what's on his five-nation tour agenda

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a significant five-nation tour. He will visit the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. The visits …

Geopolitics

Agree ‘100%’ with Xi Jinping that U.S. was on decline, but under Joe Biden: Donald Trump

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President said the U.S. “suffered immeasurably with open borders, high taxes, transgender for everybody, men in women's sports, Diversity-Equity-Inclusion…

Geopolitics

CIA director visits Cuba as island nation runs out of oil

The Hindu – World · India

The Central Intelligence Agency, at the heart of the decades-long struggle between the United States and Cuba, confirmed a Cuban government statement about Dir…

Geopolitics

Israelis mark capture of East Jerusalem with Old City parade, provocative chants

The Hindu – World · India

Israel deployed thousands of police officers to keep order in Old ​City as Jewish nationalists celebrated the capture of East Jerusalem in 1967 war

Geopolitics

Jaishankar, Iran’s Araghchi discuss West Asia crisis, energy security and maritime stability

The Hindu – World · India

Discussed the situation in West Asia and its implications. Also exchanged views on bilateral issues of mutual interest, says External Affairs Minister S Jaisha…

Engineering

IEEE Society Helps Researchers Meet Their Next Corporate Backer

IEEE Spectrum · Global

The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc)’s Research Collaboration Pitch Session initiative is proving to be a catalyst for meaningful engagement between academ…

Tech & Startups

These Instagram Ads Sure Seem to Be Selling Cocaine Accessories

Wired · Global

From designer straws to magnet-sealed leather pouches, the platform is awash in products seemingly built for coke—despite Meta’s policies on drug paraphernalia.

Tech & Startups

HelloFresh Meal Kit Review (2026): Vast Options, Good Execution

Wired · Global

The HelloFresh meal kit has harnessed AI and modern logistics to field the most impressively gigantic menu I have ever seen. Recipe times are still lies, thoug…

Tech & Startups

AI Promised the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Wristwatch. China Will Deliver It

Wired · Global

Watch fans spent a week falling in love with colorful Royal Oak wristwatches that didn’t exist—then the real thing arrived. Now, fantasy is becoming a manufact…

Tech & Startups

Trump’s Tech Posse in China, Who’s Winning in Musk v. Altman, and Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories

Wired · Global

Today on Uncanny Valley, we discuss how Donald Trump’s visit to China could influence conversations between world leaders at a moment when the economic and for…

Tech & Startups

Best Early Memorial Day Mattress Deals: Helix, Saatva (2026)

Wired · Global

It’s one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and deals on our favorite models have already started.

Tech & Startups

The Real Losers of the Musk v. Altman Trial

Wired · Global

A federal jury is now deciding whether Elon Musk will win his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman—but the trial has made everyone look bad.

Tech & Startups

Wirestock raises $23M to supply creative multimodal data to AI labs

TechCrunch · US

The company pivoted to being a data provider in 2023 and now supplies datasets of images, videos, design assets, and gaming and 3D content to AI labs.

Tech & Startups

How to turn off Instagram’s new Instants feature and retract photos you accidentally shared

TechCrunch · US

While the Meta-owned social network billed Instants as a new format to share real-life moments as they’re happening, many users are looking for a way  to turn …

Tech & Startups

Spotify to adopt Apple’s new video podcast tech, offering creators easier cross-platform distribution

TechCrunch · US

Spotify will let creators distribute and monetize video podcasts on Apple Podcasts using Apple’s HLS streaming technology, without changing their existing work…

Tech & Startups

YouTube viewers watch 2 billion hours of Shorts on TVs each month

TechCrunch · US

Short-form video is built for mobile, so it may seem counterintuitive, but it's true: YouTube Shorts are becoming quite popular on the big screen.

Tech & Startups

OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn’t be the first partner to feel burned

TechCrunch · US

OpenAI is so frustrated with Apple over a ChatGPT integration that failed to deliver the subscribers and prominence it expected that the company is now activel…

AI / Deep Tech

The shock of seeing your body used in deepfake porn

MIT Technology Review · Global

When Jennifer got a job doing research for a nonprofit in 2023, she ran her new professional headshot through a facial recognition program. She wanted to see i…

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: deepfake porn’s stolen bodies and AI sharing private numbers

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. The shock…

Geopolitics

Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace

South China Morning Post – World · China

Russia carried out its largest aerial attack over a two-day period since the start of its war in Ukraine, pounding the capital Kyiv and other cities with hundr…

Geopolitics

As Trump revamps White House, Rubio floored by Beijing hall’s fancy ceiling

South China Morning Post – World · China

As the US delegation met with their Chinese counterparts in Beijing, some hugely important topics were on the agenda. However, US Secretary of State Marco Rubi…

Geopolitics

Salute to China? Protocol-perfect Trump delights social media as he arrives to meet Xi

South China Morning Post – World · China

Handshakes, taps on the arm, and frequent asides marked the much-awaited meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump on Thursday morning, as the two presidents…

Geopolitics

Broke with autistic son, she thought about suicide. A charity changed their lives

South China Morning Post – World · China

Wrestling with mounting financial difficulties and the challenges of caring for a child with autism, Hong Kong mother Chau Ting-ting found herself struggling s…

Geopolitics

How did the US and China tell 2 different stories about the summit?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Statements issued by China and the United States after their summit on Thursday revealed stark contrasts in each side’s priorities. Washington focused on trade…

Geopolitics

US Border Patrol chief resigns, in latest Trump team shake-up

South China Morning Post – World · China

The head of US Border Patrol, the agency tasked with securing the nation’s frontiers and increasingly tapped by the Trump administration for immigration operat…

Geopolitics

CIA director visits Cuba, as island runs out of oil

South China Morning Post – World · China

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday, the communist government said, as the island endures record energy shortages. The v…

Geopolitics

Why did Hongkongers queue round the clock for a new watch?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Long lines stretching across several blocks have formed in Hong Kong as shoppers turned up days ahead of the launch of the “Royal Pop” pocket watches – a colla…

Geopolitics

Israeli ultranationalists chant racist slogans during Jerusalem Day march

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Annual Jerusalem Day march fuels tensions with shouted slogans and violence against Palestinian residents.

Geopolitics

Iran expands tiered internet access amid continued online blackout

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iranians have had limited internet access during the war, with the government now looking at tiered services.

Geopolitics

What does the US hope to achieve from Lebanon-Israel talks?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

As Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, Hezbollah opposes ceasefire talks in Washington.

Geopolitics

Border Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns in latest Trump immigration shakeup

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US Department of Homeland Security has seen several high-profile departures, including Todd Lyons and Kristi Noem.

Geopolitics

Closing arguments begin in Elon Musk’s landmark lawsuit against OpenAI

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of breaching charitable trust and prioritising profit over AI safety and nonprofit values.

Geopolitics

UN aid convoy hit by drone strikes in Ukraine’s Kherson

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A UN humanitarian convoy delivering aid to the city of Kherson was hit twice by drones.

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Trump’s visit to China shadowed by conflict with Tehran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran's foreign minister said Iranians 'never bow to pressure', and there is no military solution to issues with Tehran.

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