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Geopolitics

Super-rich complain but experts welcome Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax

The Guardian – World · Europe

New York mayor’s policy set to generate revenue and address housing crisis despite outcry in some quarters New York City’s introduction of a pied-à-terre tax h…

Geopolitics

Google DeepMind enters a new era as co-founder Demis Hassabis shifts AI role

The Guardian – World · Europe

Observers express concern that the division has lost its independence and commercial reality has taken overWhen Sir Demis Hassabis said AI had brought the worl…

Geopolitics

China’s lunar research station could be guarded by robot watchdogs, space scientists say

South China Morning Post – World · China

Robot dogs could one day lead the way across the moon, patrolling research stations, scouting hazards and helping astronauts search for scientifically valuable…

Entrepreneurship

Scientists Just Discovered a New Brain Phase Between 50 and 75. It May Help Explain Cognitive Decline

Inc. · Global

A single-cell study of the hippocampus suggests brain aging is not a steady decline, but a coordinated immune, vascular, and neuronal overhaul.

Entrepreneurship

The Next Big Tech Opportunity May Start With the Paper Scorecard No One Wants to Give Up

Inc. · Global

A voice-first golf app points to a bigger founder lesson: the next opportunity may be hiding wherever work still avoids screens and manual entry.

Tech & Startups

Here Are the First Images of the Crater Left on the Moon by SpaceX’s Rocket

Wired · Global

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small.

Geopolitics

Bulgaria: Unknown drone explodes near Romanian border

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A drone that entered Bulgaria's airspace exploded near the Romanian border and the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, the Bulgarian prime minister said.

Geopolitics

Manila-bound flight returns to Hong Kong after suspected cargo door issue

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Manila-bound flight returned to Hong Kong airport after its cargo door was suspected to have opened on Saturday. Police said officers were alerted at 3.05pm …

Geopolitics

Arsenal complete signing of Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Brazil international signed on a four-year contract with further one-year option for reported fee of about $101m.

Geopolitics

As Thailand Gets Known for Mass Shootings, Fresh Pledges to Fix Gun Laws

The New York Times – World · US

A rampage at a high school in Thailand on Friday was the latest episode of gun violence in a country that has grappled in recent years with several attacks.

Geopolitics

‘Hi friends’: Modi’s curious campaign to win over Gen Z

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

For Gen Z in India, PM Narendra Modi is trying to become an unlikely friend through late-night Instagram reels.

Geopolitics

‘Kill my husband or I will’: Man uncovers wife’s chats with lover plotting his murder

Times of India – World · India

In a shocking turn of events, a husband has alerted the police about his wife's alleged affair and a potential murder plot. He provided screenshots revealing d…

Geopolitics

LeBron James’ wife Savannah reveals why Hermès saleswoman turned her away

Times of India – World · India

Savannah James opened up about an alleged Hermès shopping dispute in Italy, claiming a saleswoman was fired after she and April McDaniel were reportedly turned…

Geopolitics

The post-American Middle East is beginning to take shape

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye is yet another step towards a new regional security architecture.

Tech & Startups

The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today

Wired · Global

My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.

Geopolitics

Elon Musk says these jobs may vanish while others survive the AI age

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Lifestyle Desk is a team of passionate journalists curating lifestyle news for The Times of India readers. - They focus on extraordinary insights beyon…

Geopolitics

Families retrieve bodies after deadly shooting rampage outside Bangkok

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Asia.

Entrepreneurship

Shaq’s Fast-Growing Big Chicken Chain Is Expanding to Maryland

Inc. · Global

The restaurant is giving away chicken to celebrate the launch, in honor of the former basketball legend turned entrepreneur.

Geopolitics

Woman screams in fear as Ukraine war recruiters pounce on man

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Viral video fuels concerns over Ukraine’s ‘busification’ and alleged abuse by recruitment officers.

Geopolitics

Why NBFC gold loans are growing nearly 70% despite tighter RBI regulations

Times of India – World · India

Non-banking financial company gold loans grew nearly seventy percent year-on-year. This expansion significantly outpaced overall retail credit growth for these…

Geopolitics

Typhoon Dolphin grounds Hong Kong flights, disrupts trips and business in Japan

South China Morning Post – World · China

At least 12 flights connecting Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan have been cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin gradually moves away from Japan’s Okinawa…

Geopolitics

Syrian spy chief accused of 2015 'Children's Massacre' hiding in Moscow: Report

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events, providing diverse perspectives and timely news. - Committed to accuracy, de…

Geopolitics

Spain to start Italy border controls on air and sea travel amid Ceuta migrant row

South China Morning Post – World · China

Following Italy’s rejection of its ultimatum to lift the border checks imposed in response to the Ceuta migration crisis, Spain has in turn announced that it w…

Geopolitics

Arron Banks ‘hired private detective’ to look into journalist who investigated Reform UK

The Guardian – World · Europe

Asked whether he targeted reporter who investigated party finances, Brexit campaigner says: ‘When you live by the sword, you die by the sword’The prominent Re…

Geopolitics

EU holds talks with big tech over Ceuta misinformation

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

EU digital chief Henna Virkkunen has called for closer monitoring of social media platforms moving forward, amid the spread of misinformation during the recent…

Geopolitics

Taiwan’s William Lai rehearses late-night emergency escape during military drill

South China Morning Post – World · China

Taiwan’s leader rehearsed a late-night emergency evacuation during the island’s largest annual military exercise in response to growing concerns over potential…

Geopolitics

The Bond effect? How MI6 fascinates spy watchers around the world

The Guardian – World · Europe

Britain’s spooks take quiet satisfaction from survey ranking Secret Intelligence Service Europe’s top espionage agency MI6 has the swagger of James Bond; its F…

Geopolitics

Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall

The Hindu – World · India

Nearly 39,000 buildings were without power ‌in Kagoshima while just over 12,000 were affected in Okinawa. Domestic airlines, ANA and ‌Japan ⁠Airlines, cancelle…

Entrepreneurship

5 Small Business Ideas With Strong Margins

Inc. · Global

Having a small business idea with good gross margins can make it easier to add staff, expand to new locations, and build new revenue streams.

Entrepreneurship

Delta Passed on Starlink’s Fast In-Flight Wi-Fi. United and Virgin Atlantic Are Already Seeing the Payoff

Inc. · Global

Starlink has been a game-changer for airlines like United. Delta partnered with Amazon Leo instead.

Geopolitics

Yemen’s collapsing healthcare forces the sick to seek alternative medicines

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Patients in Yemen who cannot afford healthcare or access relevant treatment are turning to alternative medicine.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong employer groups call for helper wage freeze, warn of mass sackings

South China Morning Post – World · China

A coalition of Hong Kong employers has called on the government to freeze the pay of foreign domestic workers this year, warning that any wage increases may re…

Geopolitics

Nazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries up

The Guardian – World · Europe

Unexploded ordnance and a military motorcycle also recovered following record heat and drought conditionsRecord-low water levels in the Danube have exposed rem…

Geopolitics

Alliance on the cards? SAD backs Delimitation Bill day after Badal-PM Modi meet

Times of India – World · India

Shiromani Akali Dal has expressed strong support for the prompt enactment of the women's reservation bill, emphasizing the need for fair delimitation to ensure…

Geopolitics

How Israel’s occupation fuels resistance

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel is trapped in a cycle it created.

Geopolitics

Trump’s former personal lawyer narrowly confirmed as US attorney general

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US Senate confirms Todd Blanche in narrow vote despite concerns over independence of office.

Tech & Startups

Xteink X4 Pro Pocket E-Reader Review (2026): Fun but Limited

Wired · Global

Xteink’s new X4 Pro e-reader is its best yet, but the lack of an ebook store can be limiting.

Geopolitics

After Germany’s exit, India eyes France-led sixth-generation fighter programme

Times of India – World · India

India is discussing joining France's Future Combat Air System program. This development follows Germany's departure from the advanced fighter jet project. Indi…

Geopolitics

‘Jealousy, argument, murder’: Classmate slits BCA student’s throat at Lucknow home

Times of India – World · India

A tragic incident unfolded when a 20-year-old BCA student was allegedly murdered by her classmate within her own home. The altercation reportedly stemmed from …

Geopolitics

When German Catholics and Protestants share a church

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Each year, dozens of churches are decommissioned, demolished or repurposed in Germany. But there is a new, unique development.

Geopolitics

Global pharma giants turn to Chinese biotech to tap innovation, valuation growth

South China Morning Post – World · China

Global pharmaceutical giants are doubling down on investing in China’s fast-growing biotech companies given the sector’s huge room for valuation growth, accord…

Geopolitics

How a Hong Kong charity is using AI to help migrant workers tackle exploitation

South China Morning Post – World · China

Overwhelmed by a high volume of inquiries, a 17-member Hong Kong charity offering pro bono help to migrant workers has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) t…

Entrepreneurship

I Bought a Birkin as an Investment. It Taught Me a Hard Lesson About Human Judgement

Inc. · Global

My Birkin purchase became a lesson in signaling, first impressions, and why perception can shape access before merit gets a chance to speak.

Tech & Startups

Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed

Wired · Global

Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, a…

Geopolitics

How US Navy is turning submarines into multi-domain weapons platforms

Times of India – World · India

The US Navy is integrating new payload launchers for future attack submarines. These advanced systems will support a wider variety of unmanned systems and payl…

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