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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMacron urges more opposition to the death penalty as global executions rise
French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday against a renewed debate in favour of the death penalty and said he was appalled by the rising number of executions around the w…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat are US and Japanese soldiers doing in the middle of the Australian bush?
The BBC's Katy Watson explains why troops are training in remote Australia, thousands of kilometres from any major conflicts.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGuardian Essential poll: voters reject key One Nation policies as support slips
Survey shows two-point fall in vote amid concern about Pauline Hanson’s links to Gina Rinehart and ability to run countryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet …
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsClicks shows off its BlackBerry-inspired phone in a new hands-on video
A new video shows the final production version of the upcoming Clicks Communicator, a BlackBerry-like smartphone that runs modern apps.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Tonnes of rubble’: 58,000 buildings estimated destroyed in Venezuela earthquakes
Preliminary analysis of satellite data suggests magnitude of natural disaster could dwarf official estimatesMore than 58,000 buildings may have been damaged and destroyed by the t…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipUpdate Your iPhone Now: Apple Just Pushed an Urgent Fix as AI-Powered Threats Increase
The tech giant has begun accelerating software patches for its iPhones and iPads.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsNvidia competitor Etched hits $5B valuation, $1B in sales for AI chip
Nvidia AI chip competitor Etched says it has already booked $1 billion under contract for the inference systems powered by its chip.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsMaithri Aquatech draws DP World's backing in a sign of Indian climate tech coming of age
Hyderabad startup Maithri Aquatech, whose Meghdoot technology makes drinking water from air, has secured a strategic stake from DP World, a marker of maturing Indian climate tech.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipPrediction Markets Make Betting Feel Like Finance. It’s Not.
Prediction markets use the language of trading to make gambling feel more sophisticated than it is.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDelhi weather: News of monsoon only comfort amid feels-like 53.5-degree discomfort
Delhi is on the cusp of monsoon arrival, with the India Meteorological Department predicting its onset in the next 2-3 days. This comes after the city endured a scorching heatwave…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUK investors sue Binance and founder Zhao Changpeng for US$200 million
Almost 1,700 British investors are suing Binance and founder Zhao Changpeng for at least £150 million (US$200 million), alleging the crypto trading platform sold them risky, co…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAnthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5 as a cheaper way to run agents
Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 5 brings stronger agentic capabilities, lower pricing, and improved safety, positioning the model as a cheaper alternative to Opus, GPT-5.5, and Gemini P…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Would like to congratulate prez Xi': Trump takes jab at China after Birthright Citizenship blow
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk has a team of experienced journalists and writers who report news globally. • The team is committed to ac…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsActi puts AI agents directly into your smartphone keyboard
Acti is betting the smartphone keyboard is the next home for AI assistants. The startup's new keyboard for iOS and Android works across apps and lets users create custom AI-powere…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipLenny Rachitsky Swears By These 36 High-Signal Books to Be a Better Manager and Builder
These time-tested summer reads will also help you improve how you strategize, execute your goals, and lead.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsExtraEmily banned on Twitch after near-crash incident during livestream
ExtraEmily has been banned from Twitch after a June 28 IRL stream showed her nearly crashing while reading chat during a drive. The incident revived concerns about distracted driv…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsEurope heatwave: Eggs frying on roads, railway tracks melting as temperatures cross 40°C
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Europe is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) and hundreds of heat-rela…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechRoundtables: Longevity’s Next Frontier: “Reprogramming” Your Body
Listen to the session or watch below Billions of dollars are flooding into efforts to reverse aging as scientists explore ways to return cells to a younger state. But how far off …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUK may intervene in Paramount’s US$110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery
Britain said on Tuesday it could intervene in Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, potentially holding up the US$110 billion deal after the US and Chin…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy High-Ability CEOs Talk About Climate Change Differently From Everyone Else
A new study reveals that top executives don’t just revise their environmental strategies—they rely on a surprising communication habit to signal true control.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael peace deal greeted with skepticism, fear in Lebanon
Even Lebanese locals who don't like Hezbollah, the local group fighting Israel, are deeply concerned about the deal their government has made with the neighboring country.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsChina Increases Military and Economic Pressure on Japan
Beijing’s moves have included flying bombers near Japan, detaining businesspeople and restricting the exports of rare earths.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow Products Make it Into Consumers’ Carts
The shelf testing process starts the story, but real life decides whether shoppers continue to buy.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDemocracy ‘under assault’ from significant third parties at 2025 federal election, parliamentary inquiry finds
Parliamentary inquiry recommends new laws to police behaviour at polling boothsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA DoorDash Robot Rolled Into a SWAT Standoff. It Reveals a Massive Danger for Every AI Founder
AI is not unleashed with impunity. You have to proactively assess accountability.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipC-Suite Executives Are the Next Creators. Cannes Just Proved It
The corner office is the creator economy’s newest category—here’s what it will look like.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSix feared dead after ‘bizarre’ sinking of charter boat off Canadian coast
The vessel, thought to have been carrying 10 people, did not issue a mayday call before sinking in the strait of GeorgiaSearch teams in Canada have launched a recovery effort for …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent Chief
Mr. Sonderling's nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAnthropic’s Claude Science bets on workflow, not a new model, to win over scientists
Anthropic's Claude Science is a workbench that gives scientists one environment to do computational research, saving them from the need to bounce between databases, pipelines, and…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThreads adds new features to Live Chats as it expands access
The updates include translations, new tools for hosts, and more.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia says shot down over 400 Ukrainian drones, baby killed outside Moscow
Kyiv has stepped up its long-range drone strike campaign against Russia in recent months, as Moscow's full-scale offensive against Ukraine drags on for almost 4.5 years
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTensions flare at Manipur border as security forces stop Kuki march over Naga economic blockade
Tension flared on the Imphal West-Kangpokpi border as Kukis attempted to march towards Namdilong, protesting a prolonged economic blockade by Naga groups. Security forces interven…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsAngela Merkel unveils official portrait in Berlin
On Tuesday former German Chancellor Merkel presented the painting for the official portrait gallery of the country's heads of government. She had previously inspired many artists.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPeruvian political heir Fujimori wins presidency
The 51-year-old daughter of late President Alberto Fujimori secured the top office on her fourth attempt
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.K. PM Starmer unveils defence funds to boost drone warfare capabilities
In one of his final big-ticket policy interventions after he announced his resignation last week, Mr. Starmer said the ‘Defence Investment Plan’ will be backed by £298 billion of …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘They will attack me if I stay’: immigrants in South Africa flee for safety amid violence and anti-foreigner protests
More than 2,000 anti-foreigner protesters march through Durban city centre as the arbitrary deadline passes for undocumented migrants to leave the countrySouth Africa was holding …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWHO sounds alarm on disease outbreaks in quake-hit Venezuela
By the latest official count, some 1,700 are dead and 5,000 are injured, with no governmental word on the number of missing. Other estimates place these in the tens of thousands
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMyanmar denies ASEAN request for Suu Kyi meeting
Suu Kyi has vanished from the public eye and is serving a lengthy but unspecified sentence on a host of charges rights groups dismiss as fabricated
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRoof collapse kills 14 children at tutoring centre in Pakistan’s Lahore, officials say
A roof collapse at a tutoring centre under construction in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday killed at least 14 schoolchildren, police and rescue officials said. Eight …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBorn in the USA: Supreme Court rebuffs Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump's executive order, upholding birthright citizenship for children born on American soil to undocumented or …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow Hackers Just Dumped Apple’s Tightly Guarded iPhone 18 Pro Secrets on the Dark Web
The tech giant is slated to release the phone in September.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAlmost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says
More than a quarter of those identified are believed to be violent, Germany's domestic intelligence agency says.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong can develop further with deeper integration, liaison office chief says
Beijing’s top representative in Hong Kong has expressed confidence in the city’s ability to achieve greater development by further integrating into the country, while the chief ex…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsBlue Origin still doesn’t know why its New Glenn rocket blew up last month
But the company is still claiming that New Glenn will return to flight this year.
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