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The New York Times – World · US
Under Taliban rule, Afghan girls are officially barred from receiving an education beyond the sixth grade. Across the country, however, clandestine classrooms …
TechCrunch · US
Retro, a friend-focused photo-sharing app built by former Instagram employees, has raised more than $21 million in Series A funding.
The Guardian – World · Europe
Remnants from tropical storm could cause heavy rainfall on Leeward Islands and affect Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and HispaniolaRemnants of Tropical Storm Doll…
The New York Times – World · US
The usually genial country has been bitterly divided over a vote this weekend on whether to enter membership talks with the European Union.
Wired · Global
A recent paper argues that AI is often better at doctoring than doctors. Guess who isn't thrilled.
The Guardian – World · Europe
Police hunt two suspects after historic 200-carat piece is snatched from Austrian museum during opening hoursAustrian police are hunting two men alleged to hav…
TechCrunch · US
Now, Apple TV subscriptions will cost $14.99 per month, up from its previous price of $12.99 per month.
Indian Express – World · India
- Norway's King Haakon VIII ascends throne amid declining public trust in monarchy, facing scandals involving family members. - He inherits a ceremonial inst…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Scale of devastation emerges in Nepal as reporters reach disaster area, but Chinese state media focus more on rescue effortsNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest up…
BBC News – World · Europe
The BBC's Lucy Williamson reports on settler attacks on Palestinians, which have been observed over the last week alone.
BBC News – World · Europe
Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday.
Your Story · India
Discover why a forgotten workplace bestseller feels surprisingly relevant in the age of quiet quitting, burnout, and shifting career values.
TechCrunch · US
The firm, known for its focus on software, is going to start throwing more money at the hardware behind AI.
The Guardian – World · Europe
Thai navy says ‘routine’ visit’ will allow personnel to rest and recuperate amid reports of poor conditions onboardThe USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is …
Indian Express – World · India
- **Families of Kinnari/Mihir Patel and Shashidharan Sreedharan’s wife/daughter are missing after Nepal floods during pilgrimages.** - **India’s MEA reports …
Your Story · India
Explore 7 eye-opening books that challenge assumptions and reveal hidden truths about power, society, history, and human behavior.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Bronze Age collapse may have started with a water crisis. Today’s droughts raise the unsettling question of whether it could happen again.
BBC News – World · Europe
Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky.
TechCrunch · US
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk, handing the AI company a victory as its second Pentagon lawsuit…
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. A startup…
The Washington Post – World · US
Iceland will decide whether to restart talks on joining the European Union in a referendum on Saturday, with President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland…
TechCrunch · US
Sandhya Devanathan will oversee some OpenAI operations across Southeast Asia and Australia in her new role.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The prestigious German cultural award recognizes the artistic work and commitment to cultural dialogue of Arvo Pärt, Anita Raja and Prodromos Tsinikoris.
Wired · Global
Labor Day already? Say it ain’t so. You can still chase summer a while longer with these great deals on outdoor gear at the REI Labor Day Sale.
The New York Times – World · US
Given the challenges in forecasting and detecting such calamities, researchers advised banning construction on floodplains and marking out clear evacuation rou…
BBC News – World · Europe
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.
The New York Times – World · US
Tourists still flock to the picturesque 16th-century Dunguaire Castle on Galway Bay. But in recent years, a dispute over ownership has prevented visitors from …
The Guardian – World · Europe
Unpopular new policy comes as midterms loom and control of Congress could be decided by several Michigan racesEvery day $1bn worth of goods crosses the river d…
Wired · Global
The art portfolio platform Cara, designed for creators who don’t want their work used to train AI, has been under assault by trolls seizing and publishing its …
Wired · Global
The company is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers, and take on other tasks performed by technicians, fueling concerns among some workers that t…
Wired · Global
Transferring files and data across platforms is more straightforward than ever.
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, August 28, 2026.
BBC News – World · Europe
Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.
BBC News – World · Europe
Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.
Wired · Global
With the curtains closed and the power cable nearby, this affordable Full HD smart projector is a compact delight.
Wired · Global
California residents have a legal right to access the data that companies collect about them. Actually exercising that right is a burdensome nightmare.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
For the past 10 years, the German armed forces — the Bundeswehr — have been represented at Gamescom, Cologne's video game trade fair. They've been criticized f…
TechCrunch · US
Launched by Belgian startup Any, LUV1 is a modular electric motorcycle with 120 liters of cargo space that can be used to carry bags, work equipment, or even p…
Wired · Global
Influential right-wing conspiracy theorists and MAGA-aligned pundits are falsely claiming that the Covid vaccine killed Dolly Parton, the vaccination advocate …
Indian Express – World · India
- Terrifying footage shows a Nepal-Tibet border village submerged by a flash flood, trapping people on rooftops and balconies, with a lone house standing amid …
The New York Times – World · US
The announcement has sent panic through a community that fled its country’s brutal military rule, civil war, religious persecution or some combination of the t…
The New York Times – World · US
Doing research and getting advice from your doctor before you go can make your trip smoother.
Wired · Global
Alpharetta, Georgia, cops share data with thousands of Flock users, ranging from federal agencies to a fish and wildlife commission. The reasons why show how v…
MIT Technology Review · Global
MIT Technology Review’s How To series helps you get things done.  Your thermostat may not look like a power plant. Neither does your electric vehicle, hom…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Leaders of the now-disbanded group behind Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen vigil have said ending one-party rule was an “empty slogan” and that they had never inci…
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