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Geopolitics

Paramedic felt ‘shock and disbelief’ when Clare Nowland shot by NSW police Taser, inquest hears

The Guardian – World · Europe

Coroner is examining 95-year-old’s death and looking at dementia training for aged care staff, police and ambulance officersGet our breaking news email, free a…

Geopolitics

‘Blatant disregard for rights’: concern grows over Gabon’s social media clampdown

The Guardian – World · Europe

Activists claim use of laws to curtail internet freedoms part of well-documented history of cracking down on dissentWhen Gabon’s media regulator indefinitely s…

Geopolitics

China Sought Access to Anthropic’s Newest A.I. The Answer Was No.

The New York Times – World · US

The latest artificial intelligence models from Anthropic and OpenAI are extending the United States’ lead over China and intensifying the rivalry between the c…

Geopolitics

Will Trump and Xi Try to Slow the A.I. Arms Race?

The New York Times – World · US

The leaders of both countries are expected to discuss the risks from artificial intelligence, but neither country is willing to be the first to slow down.

Geopolitics

Europe Tries a Trumpian Tactic With Trump: No Apologies

The New York Times – World · US

Stuck with the fallout from America’s war in Iran, European leaders have criticized the president publicly. When he’s been angered, they haven’t backed down.

Geopolitics

Catherine, Princess of Wales, to Visit Italy

The New York Times – World · US

Catherine will visit Reggio Emilia, an Italian city celebrated for its approach to early childhood education.

Geopolitics

US imposes visa ban on Indians linked to alleged fentanyl trafficking network

Times of India – World · India

The US has imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals, including the owner of an Indian online pharmacy, KS International Traders, accused of selling illicit …

Geopolitics

Will MS Dhoni likely travel with CSK squad for must-win game vs LSG?

Times of India – World · India

MS Dhoni is reportedly traveling with the Chennai Super Kings squad to Lucknow for their IPL 2026 match against the Super Giants on May 15, despite being sidel…

Geopolitics

Rahul 'strongly dissents' on next CBI director's selection; talks concluded in just 5 minutes

Times of India – World · India

Rahul Gandhi registered a strong dissent against the CBI director selection process, calling it a "biased exercise" and a "mere formality." He alleged the gove…

Geopolitics

Training aircraft crashes near Baramati airport in Maharashtra

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • An incident occurred involving a Redbird Aviation training aircraft near Baramati airport in Maha…

Geopolitics

Air India cuts flights as Iran war drives up costs and hits demand

Times of India – World · India

Air India has significantly reduced its flight schedule, cancelling around 200 weekly services from June to August due to soaring jet fuel prices and a depreci…

Geopolitics

'If Bangladesh, Nepal youth can ... ': Arvind Kejriwal invokes Gen Z after NEET paper leak

Times of India – World · India

Arvind Kejriwal urged India's Gen Z to demand accountability in the alleged NEET paper leak, citing their power to drive political change. He questioned the CB…

Geopolitics

Pentagon says U.S. cost of Iran war nearing $29 billion

The Hindu – World · India

But the joint staff team and the comptroller team are constantly looking at that estimate, and so now we think it's closer to 29, says Pentagon finance chief J…

Startups

Stock markets tank 2% as elevated oil prices, US-Iran tensions weigh on sentiment

Your Story · India

Unabated foreign fund outflows and the rupee depreciating to a lifetime low also hit investor sentiment.

Startups

IPL's TV slump, viewer fatigue, and the rise of digital streaming

Your Story · India

Linear television ratings for IPL 2026 have fallen sharply in the first half of the season, even as digital numbers continue to climb.

Engineering

IEEE Program Aims to Connect the Billions Who Are Still Offline

IEEE Spectrum · Global

Given how integral the Internet has become to everyday tasks such as shopping, paying bills, and holding virtual meetings, it’s interesting that nearly 30 perc…

Tech & Startups

The Creators of ‘Hacks’ Really, Really, Really Hate AI

Wired · Global

Ahead of the hit show’s finale, cocreators Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello talk about media consolidation, the perils of censorship, and why they find AI “deep…

Tech & Startups

Why Soccer Still Defies Statistical Analysis

Wired · Global

Sarah Rudd, who once ran analytics for Arsenal, made her name applying the tenets of probability theory to movements on the pitch. Even she admits not everythi…

Tech & Startups

MAHA Keeps Being Weird as Hell About Fertility

Wired · Global

RFK Jr. and Mehmet Oz’s comments about teen sperm count and “underbabied” Americans at a recent women’s health event underscore the White House’s pronatalist a…

Tech & Startups

Waymo issues recall to deal with a flooding problem

TechCrunch · US

Waymo has issued a software recall that makes its robotaxis more cautious around flooded areas. A "final remedy" is in the works.

Tech & Startups

Google’s ‘Create My Widget’ feature will let you vibe-code your own widgets

TechCrunch · US

To create a widget, users will be able to describe what they want using natural language. For example, you could ask the feature to "suggest three high-protein…

Tech & Startups

Google adds Gemini-powered dictation to Gboard, which could be bad news for dictation startups

TechCrunch · US

Google's transcription feature will initially launch with Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones.

Tech & Startups

Potholes cost cities millions: This company is using AI and trucks to fix them

TechCrunch · US

Fleet management company Samsara has developed an AI model to detect different kinds of potholes and gauge how fast they're deteriorating.

Geopolitics

Dela Rosa’s flight turns Philippine Senate into battleground for ICC accountability

South China Morning Post – World · China

A clip of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa running through the Senate halls to evade an International Criminal Court arrest warrant has become one of the most s…

Geopolitics

Wang Fuk Court administrator outlines HK$127 million refund for displaced owners

South China Morning Post – World · China

Wang Fuk Court’s administrator has revealed that HK$180 million (US$22.9 million) has been paid to parties involved in the estate’s renovation project, with th…

Geopolitics

Tea at the Forbidden City: how SCMP covered 2017 Xi-Trump meeting

South China Morning Post – World · China

Cooperative symbolism behind tea with the Trumps in the Forbidden City This article was first published on November 10, 2017 by Laura Zhou Beijing’s Forbidden…

Geopolitics

Trump’s ‘art of the deal’ playbook is failing as Beijing asserts itself

South China Morning Post – World · China

Against the backdrop of a shifting diplomatic landscape, US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing this week for a high-stakes summit. While Washin…

Geopolitics

After nearly 9 years, Trump is landing in a totally different China. Is he ready?

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain …

Geopolitics

US confirms delegation to Apec meeting in China, hours after Trump sets off for Beijing

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States announced on Tuesday that it would send a delegation to the second Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2026 Senior Officials’ Meeting (S…

Geopolitics

China actor who stopped growing at 9 faces mockery over wedding photos called ‘mother and son’

South China Morning Post – World · China

An actor in China nicknamed the “ageless man” because of a childhood condition which halted his growth has silenced detractors with his nuanced performances. A…

Geopolitics

Privacy screens and police dogs: how Beijing is preparing for Trump’s visit

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing intensified security and prepared key venues on Tuesday as the Chinese capital awaited the arrival of US President Donald Trump and his high-stakes tal…

Geopolitics

Singaporeans refute lack of hunger stereotype, warn of ‘self-fulfilling bias’ over jobs

South China Morning Post – World · China

Azizul Kamal has spent a decade building his legal career in Singapore, but half of the time, he was hopping from one contract role to another in the industry.…

Geopolitics

What Hong Kong’s planned ride-hailing regime could mean for your next Uber trip

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have finally begun laying out details on how they plan to regulate ride-hailing platforms such as Uber, Tada and Didi Chuxing, months aft…

Geopolitics

Trump skirts question on US ‘red lines’ for Iran ceasefire

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump skirted a question from a reporter about whether he has a ‘red line’ that would end the ceasefire with Iran.

Geopolitics

Macron unveils $27 billion Africa investment, urges reset with Europe

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron, in Kenya for the Africa Forward summit, called for a ‘fundamental reset’ in Africa.

Geopolitics

Cannes juror denounces Hollywood boycott of actors for Gaza war views

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

2026 Cannes Film Festival juror Paul Laverty denounced Hollywood for boycotting actors who’ve opposed the Gaza war.

Geopolitics

Trump says he doesn’t need China’s help on Iran war as he heads to Beijing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump gives conflicting messages on prominence of Iran war in upcoming talks with China's Xi, emphasising trade.

Geopolitics

UK: Keir Starmer tells Cabinet he will continue in place, as four junior ministers quit

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with his Cabinet amid continued pressure after election losses. A set piece speech yesterday failed to calm the wat…

Geopolitics

Canvas owner secures student data in deal with hacking group

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The ShinyHunters hacking group stole student data from the popular education platform Canvas last week. Parent company Instructure apologized for the hack and …

Geopolitics

‘I’m afraid if she gets out’: US author’s sons say they want mother to stay in jail

The Guardian – World · Europe

Kouri Richins, 35, faces up to life in prison for killing her husband, and her three sons say they are ‘afraid’ of herThe young sons of Kouri Richins, a Utah a…

Geopolitics

Kash Patel lobs false claims about top Democrat as they spar over allegations of FBI chief’s excessive drinking on the job – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

This live blog is now closed.Kash Patel denies excessive drinking allegations as ‘total farce’ in Senate hearingSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe Penta…

Geopolitics

Is Big Brother watching you shop? – podcast

The Guardian – World · Europe

From supermarkets to corner shops, live facial recognition could be coming to retailers near you. Jessica Murray on the AI systems increasingly used by the pol…

Geopolitics

French film industry at risk from the far right, say actors and directors

The Guardian – World · Europe

Juliette Binoche joins 600 leading figures to warn against a ‘fascist takeover of the collective imagination’More than 600 cinema figures have said the growing…

Geopolitics

The Kabul rehab centre hit by deadly Pakistani strike

BBC News – World · Europe

Pakistan says it hit 'military and terrorist infrastructure' - but the UN and victims' families reject this claim.

Geopolitics

Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data

BBC News – World · Europe

The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.

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