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Geopolitics

Indian youth score a win over Modi with humor and grit

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Driven by social media satire, the Gen-Z-led "Cockroach" protest movement spurned by grievances over an exam scandal caused a shake-up in India's government. D…

Geopolitics

South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest

BBC News – World · Europe

Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.

AI / Deep Tech

How lasers could help provide fuel for nuclear reactors

MIT Technology Review · Global

Outside the small town of Paducah, Kentucky, a wealth of uranium is locked away in thousands of storage cylinders filled with waste material from a now-closed …

Geopolitics

Philippines’ Marcos uses national address to promise relief, but funding questions loom

South China Morning Post – World · China

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday to promise relief from taxes, electricity charges and high…

Geopolitics

Mayo beat 75-year-old ‘curse’ to become Gaelic football champions

The Guardian – World · Europe

Team to return for euphoric homecoming after winning all-Ireland men’s final against Kerry, ending decades of defeatsThe hex is broken, dispelled, banished, an…

Geopolitics

Sri Lankan activists, trade unionists express solidarity with Indian students

The Hindu – World · India

Applauding the student protesters for “sustaining the struggle, despite heavy odds and police brutality”, the statement said this could be a “significant step”…

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia downs Iran-backed drones as West Asia conflict risks escalation

Indian Express – World · India

- Saudi Arabia shot down Iran-backed drones targeting oil facilities, highlighting regional conflict risks. - Saudi reserves right to retaliate against Houth…

Geopolitics

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

BBC News – World · Europe

The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.

Geopolitics

China’s localised data centre push drives AI ambitions amid overbuilding concerns

South China Morning Post – World · China

Despite their strikingly different approaches to developing and deploying artificial intelligence, one aspect is common across China and the United States: dat…

Geopolitics

Why use rare earths in rubber production? Chinese scientists are engineering tougher tyres

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese researchers have completed trials of a new rare earth-based synthetic rubber production facility, industrialising a major raw material for manufacturin…

Entrepreneurship

What Netflix and eBay’s $2 Billion Moves Say About the Future of the Creator Economy

Inc. · Global

Your biggest business asset might not be your product. It’s your audience.

Geopolitics

Scuba divers thought they rarely touched reefs. Observers found damage

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Science Desk is a dedicated team of journalists covering science, tech, and innovation for The Times of India. - Focuses on topics like genetics, space…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong banks in early stages of preparing for quantum computing threats, HKMA says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s banking sector is still in the early stages of preparing for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, the city’s de facto central bank said …

Geopolitics

China opposes U.S. ‘forced labour’ tariffs, calls for them to cancelled

The Hindu – World · India

This time, it (Washington) has again initiated ‌a Section 301 investigation and imposed unilateral tariffs on ​the grounds of 'forced labour,' and China firmly…

Geopolitics

Guyana Ferry Tragedy Exposes Political Rifts in Oil-Rich Country

The New York Times – World · US

The capsizing of a ferry was Guyana’s deadliest event since Jonestown in 1978. Many are asking how this could happen in one of the world’s fastest-growing econ…

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (July 27, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, July 27, 2026.

Startups

7 Books that help you become less reactive & more reflective

Your Story · India

Discover seven insightful books that help you develop emotional control, self-awareness, patience, and a more reflective mindset.

Geopolitics

Ghana's community service bill: A fix for the prison crisis?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The community service bill offers community service as an alternative to prison sentences, particularly for minor offenses. It's meant to decongest Ghana's pri…

Geopolitics

Fujimori takes charge in Peru amid China, US balancing act

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Peru's new president, Keiko Fujimori, has promised more security and investment. As she takes office, she'll have to find space for the South American nation a…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s wild boar population halves under capture-and-kill strategy

South China Morning Post – World · China

The number of wild boars in Hong Kong has declined by more than half in the four years since authorities adopted a capture-and-kill policy, with HK$105.6 milli…

Geopolitics

More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February

BBC News – World · Europe

The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".

Geopolitics

Jake Dennis on championship lead: 'Incredible fight with the five of us'

Times of India – World · India

Andretti driver Jake Dennis now leads the Formula E world championship after securing a double podium at the Tokyo E-Prix. He recently opened up about leading …

Geopolitics

New Heat Wave Could Intensify Wildfires in France and Spain

The New York Times – World · US

Soaring temperatures in parts of France, Spain and Portugal could combine with dry conditions and strong winds to worsen the wildfire threat. It is the fourth …

Geopolitics

Is Kim Yo-jong’s rebuke a sign North Korea is ditching Asean diplomacy?

South China Morning Post – World · China

A rare rebuke of Asean by the powerful sister of North Korean ruler Kim Jong-un signals the bloc’s waning relevance to the nuclear-armed state, analysts say. K…

Geopolitics

Singapore detains 3 ‘self-radicalised’ teens over planned attacks

South China Morning Post – World · China

Singapore authorities said on Monday they had arrested three teenagers over separate plots to carry out shooting, stabbing and bomb attacks, warning of the thr…

Geopolitics

Iran halts strikes as Trump gives space to talks

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran and the United States held their fire on Monday, handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite from missile strikes as Donald Trump’s UN envoy said…

Entrepreneurship

Is It Ever OK to Reject a Candidate Based on Their Personal Social Media?

Inc. · Global

Online behavior is revealing more than ever, but reacting to it can introduce hidden hiring biases.

Entrepreneurship

The Esports World Cup Had Weeks to Move a Global Event. Here’s How It Pulled It Off

Inc. · Global

When disruption hit, adaptability became the ultimate strategy.

Tech & Startups

Enigma raises $71M to make controlling a robot as easy as adjusting the volume

TechCrunch · US

The massive seed round was led by Index Ventures and Ribbit Capital, with participation from Sarah Guo's Conviction Partners.

Tech & Startups

Snapchat now lets you share what you’re listening to in real time

TechCrunch · US

Starting with Spotify, Snapchat users will be able to link their accounts, choose who can see their listening activity, and see what their friends are listenin…

Entrepreneurship

A Growing Number of Homeowners Are Avoiding Foreclosure With 1 Little-Known Option

Inc. · Global

Realtor.com says short sales now sell for a smaller discount than foreclosures, reversing a decade-long trend.

Startups

Commerical EV maker Omega Seiki Mobility raises Rs 50 Cr

Your Story · India

Omega Seiki Mobility will utilise this funding round for expanding its manufacturing capacity, strengthen R&D and enhance the dealer network.

Geopolitics

How India's Gen-Z protesters shifted the political debate

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The resignation of India's education minister amounts to a stunning victory for the youth-led "Cockroach" protest movement. The bigger question is if this poli…

Geopolitics

New DNA tracking helps spot rare ‘Tai O fish’ in Hong Kong waters after 10 years

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong academic has used environmental DNA technology to detect the critically endangered Chinese bahaba – commonly known as the “Tai O fish” – in local w…

Geopolitics

Germany: Islamist terror attack on Berlin Pride parade triggers political debate

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Following the terrorist attack on Berlin's Pride parade, the Christopher Street Day parade, politicians and security experts are demanding consequences.

Geopolitics

Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier

BBC News – World · Europe

As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.

Geopolitics

India is losing its regional primacy as Beijing and Washington move in

South China Morning Post – World · China

South Asia is undergoing a gradual but important shift. Smaller states now command a widening array of options, and India’s primacy is quietly giving way. The …

Startups

B2B food supply platform Urban Harvest secures Rs 341 Cr funding

Your Story · India

The company has approved the issue of 42,013 compulsorily convertible preference shares at Rs 81,260 each, taking the total fundraise to Rs 341.39 crore.

Geopolitics

'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81

BBC News – World · Europe

The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.

Geopolitics

Europe wildfires force 300,000 to flee as France, Spain battle massive blazes

Indian Express – World · India

- Over 300,000 people fled homes in France and Spain due to wildfires fueled by extreme heat and winds, with 250,000 evacuated in France and 60,000 in Spain. …

Geopolitics

'Amnesia' about measles risk and low vaccination rates have helped US infections grow

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The latest US data show measles cases from January to mid-July 2026 totaled more than all cases in 2025. Experts blame a fall in vaccination and warn that peop…

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: lasers for nuclear fuel, and organ preservation advances

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. How laser…

Startups

Number of Indians with income above Rs 100 Cr crosses 500 mark in FY26

Your Story · India

A total of 576 individuals declared annual incomes of more than Rs 100 crore in FY26, up from 415 a year earlier, according to Finance Ministry data tabled in …

Startups

Most Indian launch startups buy their engines. Cosmicport is building its own

Your Story · India

The Tamil Nadu company is developing reusable methane-oxygen propulsion, and says it plans to sell engine development and launch services as a single package.

Startups

Enerzolve is building Indian silicon and power electronics for the country's electricity grid

Your Story · India

The Bengaluru-based startup makes hardware for smart grids and battery storage. It raised $5.1 million in a seed round co-led by Jungle Ventures and Kae Capita…

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