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Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThis Humanoid Robot Is a Terrifyingly Competent Office Intern
Flexion Robotics, a startup founded by ex-Nvidia engineers, has a clever way of training robots to do useful work.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsEarthquake toll nears 1,500 in Venezuela, 50,000 missing yet hope stays alive
Here are the article's four clear bullet points: • The death toll from Wednesday's double earthquakes in Venezuela has reached 1,500 people, with 3,150 injured and 12,721 displac…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian journalists condemn 'denial' of voting and passport rights of prominent editor
Rajagopal has alleged that he has been unable to renew his passport after his name was deleted from the electoral rolls.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'They harass me': Faridabad bizman dies by suicide, blames wife & in-laws in final video
A 28-year-old garment trader in Faridabad allegedly died by suicide, posting a video accusing his wife and her family of abuse. Rahul claimed continuous physical and mental harass…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany news: Temperatures plunge after historic heat wave
A record-breaking heat wave has moved on, with temperatures sinking rapidly amid many storms. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is heading to Washington for talks with his U…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLiberal frontbencher calls for party ‘rebrand’ after drop in polls, prompting ridicule from Labor
Melissa McIntosh’s comment comes after Angus Taylor’s claim Morrison government ‘breached trust’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBruce Lehrmann loses bid to get footage from documentary featuring Brittany Higgins ahead of rape trial
Judge says ‘no legitimate forensic purpose’ to former Liberal staffer’s subpoena requesting footage, ahead of his Queensland trialGet our breaking news email, free app or daily ne…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPolice officer admits taking upskirt footage and trying to grab colleague’s gun
A Hong Kong national security police officer has admitted filming upskirt footage of a woman and attempting to grab a colleague’s handgun in an apparent bid to harm himself after …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCritical rescue window passes in quake-hit Venezuela as death toll nears 1,500
The critical 72-hour window for finding survivors of the powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela had mostly closed by Monday, leaving international teams facing a grim rac…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump calls ‘communism’ the greatest threat to US since World Wars and 9/11
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • US President Donald Trump accused the Democratic Party of embracing communism, citing progressive candidates' success…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsArt biennial Manifesta revives Germany's postwar churches
Following the destruction of World War II, around 1,000 new churches were built in Germany's Ruhr region. Today, many stand empty, but the contemporary art show Manifesta is givin…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong eases licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites
Hong Kong has relaxed licensing requirements for rural holiday camps and village guest houses, allowing some properties greater flexibility in building and fire safety requirement…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralia-Vanuatu deal bars foreign bases in island nation
Australia and Vanuatu have signed a deal seen as a bid to check China's growing security presence in the region. But an economic deal between Vanuatu and China is still in the wor…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsParis mortuaries overwhelmed as Europe’s record heat drives up death toll
Every few minutes, the mortuary owner’s phone rings. Since a record-smashing heatwave started taking lives and storage space for bodies in Paris and beyond, the funeral directors …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysia acts to avert Singapore causeway chaos amid Johor state election
Malaysia has set up a special task force to tackle potential disruptions on the causeway linking Johor to Singapore ahead of a state election next month. Home Minister Saifuddin N…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSchool activates crisis team after boy dies from heatstroke on weekend run
A Hong Kong school has activated its crisis management team to provide counselling support in response to the death of an 11-year-old boy during a training run over the weekend, w…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea unveils US$576 billion megaprojects to dominate global AI, chip market
South Korea rolled out sweeping chip and AI megaprojects on Monday, as President Lee Jae Myung pledged to cement overwhelming industry leadership with investments worth more than …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina teenager cracks panel on tourist site’s glass bridge; public questions structural quality
A panel of a glass bridge at a popular tourist site in central China was cracked by a teenager wielding an umbrella, raising concerns about its quality among the public. On June 2…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS, Iran agree to halt strikes but broader talks still to begin
A US official said both the US and Iran have agreed to pause their attacks and allow vessels to move through the Strait of Hormuz. Technical talks between both sides are still to …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNasa turns to robotic spacecraft to save telescope from falling back to Earth
Nasa is racing to save an ageing telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission. The US$30 million salvage operation gets under way as soon as this week with th…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsKennedy Town walkway plan needs rethink to match local vibe: harbourfront body
The head of Hong Kong’s Harbourfront Commission has called for improvements to a proposal to reclaim land for a popular tourist selfie spot in Kennedy Town, saying the current des…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsM+ museum offers free entry to customers caught in design exhibition bottleneck
Hong Kong’s M+ museum has offered ticket holders one free entry in the next three months after poor crowd management led to hours-long queues for an exhibition that opened at the …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFirst dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese tech makes desalinating seawater cheaper than producing bottled water
Desalination has always been an energy-hungry way of turning salt water into fresh water, making it largely the preserve of wealthy countries with abundant fossil fuel reserves. Y…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsHow population decline is exposing Germany's old divides
Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsVanuatu-Australia security pact bans ‘foreign’ military bases
Australia and Vanuatu signed a sweeping economic and security agreement on Monday that bars the establishment of any foreign military base on the Pacific island. Vanuatu is at the…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan’s new AI police chief takes on US$2 billion scam epidemic
She has a young woman’s voice, a friendly face and a police chief’s badge. Her name is “AIko” and she may be Japan’s most unconventional weapon in a war against fraud that cost th…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEuropeans hunt for Chinese aircons, Wu Chun’s luggage ordeal: 5 weekend reads
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please con…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong weighing spot checks on renovations, housing minister says
As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achie…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWant Better Brain Health as You Age? A Surprising New Japanese Study Says Start This 1 Habit, and Never Stop
Good news: It’s never too late.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsUS, Iran ‘stand down’ on strikes; talks resume in Doha tomorrow
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Iran and the US have agreed to stop striking each other and allow ships to move freely through the Strait of Hor…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh ‘this year’ despite death sentence
Ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return to Bangladesh this year, brushing aside a death sentence handed down in absentia and denouncing the ruling as “il…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAnger directed at Venezuela's official response to earthquake recovery
Residents in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state's efforts to locate survivors and help victims, the BBC's Orla Guerin reports.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsVictorian premier blames ‘inflation not corruption’ for Big Build cost blowouts amid fresh allegations
Jacinta Allan resists calls for royal commission into state’s infrastructure projects as pressure mounts following new reportsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest update…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAustralian man charged with murder after Thai girl’s body found in suitcase
Simon Peter Carman has been charged with murder after the body of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was found in a suitcase
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVenezuelans angry government as time runs out to dig out survivors
Venezuelans angry government as time runs out to dig out survivors.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan carries out deadly airstrikes along Afghanistan border
The attacks on Monday were the latest flare-up of violence between the two countries, which fought a weeks-long war in FebruaryPakistan has said at least 25 people were killed in …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsABC and SBS to appear at antisemitism royal commission after complaints of ‘unbalanced’ Middle East coverage
Bondi attack inquiry told broadcasters will be called as commission focuses on traditional and social mediaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking n…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPutin says Ukraine proposed halt to deep strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukraine has proposed a mutual halt to long-range strikes
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsChina blacklists 20 Japanese entities after imposing export curbs on 10 US firms
China has expanded its technology and national security restrictions by adding 20 Japanese entities, including a defense studies institute, to its export control list. This move, …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s first AI-powered cancer vaccine production line set to launch in Beijing
China has broken ground on what developers say is the country’s first production line for AI-assisted personalised tumour vaccines, raising hopes for millions of new cancer patien…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsShares in chipmakers underpinning AI boom rocket in first half of 2026
Value of some chip manufacturers have tripled, or more, driving Asia Pacific stock markets sharply higherShares in chipmakers have surged in the first half of this year as investo…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAI agents that provide ‘economic value’ are next frontier, says Meta AI research chief
The next frontier of artificial intelligence will be agents that can perform “economically valuable” work across a broad range of real-world domains, according to Dawn Song, Meta …
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