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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to cut fuel surcharges again as costs ease
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will lower fuel surcharges on most passenger flights for the second time in less than two months, with the revised rates taking effec…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDaily Quiz | On history of the treaties and territory of Antarctica
The Antarctic Treaty System, which came into force on June 23, 1961, remains one of the most ambitious international frameworks governing an entire continent. How well do you know…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFrançois Englert of Higgs boson fame passes away at 93
Englert is best known for his work in the early 1960s about how subatomic particles get their property of mass, for which he won the 2013 physics Nobel Prize alongside Peter Higgs
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong police arrest 69 over laundering HK$200m from cross-border fraud
Hong Kong police have arrested 69 people linked to a syndicate suspected of laundering about HK$200 million (US$25.5 million) from cross-border investment fraud affecting more tha…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsArmed group in Nigeria kills at least 20 people; exchanges gunfire with police
“The attack occurred in the Kawel community located in the Bokkos area of Plateau State,” police spokesperson said in a statement
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSpider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia
Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese man jailed after flat’s high electricity usage exposes breeding of 300 snakes
A man living alone in eastern China was sentenced to jail for breeding over 300 pythons at home. This shocking incident was revealed by state media CCTV in late June as a case of …
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsFederal Workers Can’t Get the White House’s App Off Their Phones
“I deleted it as a test and it came immediately back,” says one government employee.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEurope is spending billions to rearm, so why the delays?
European countries have been trying to scale up their military capabilities, but their current defense production and procurement model is not fit for purpose, say experts.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralia refuses release of climate fund reports for Pacific nation Tuvalu
Australia has refused to release internal papers about a trust fund for a climate-vulnerable Pacific nation, telling Agence France-Presse (AFP) that the documents could inflict di…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEU hosts Taliban for migrant return talks in Brussels
The EU is hosting Taliban officials after Belgium granted temporary visas for talks on returning failed Afghan asylum-seekers. The meeting is one of the bloc's highest-level conta…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsBest Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) Up to $250 Off
I've compiled a list of the best fitness tech deals this Amazon Prime Day, including smartwatches, walking pads, and recovery gear. You can thank me later.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsPrime Day Knocked $1,150 Off Our Top Pool-Cleaning Robot (2026)
Summer is for relaxing, not cleaning. Upgrade your backyard setup with a robot that cleans your pool for you.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSoldier, Scholar and Symbol: Marc Bloch Is Elevated to France’s Panthéon
French politicians, including those on the far right, are embracing a Jewish Resistance fighter murdered by the Gestapo in 1944.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsI Found The Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals (2026)
From AirPods to on-ears, we’ve tested hundreds of pairs of headphones. Here are the best deals from Amazon’s biggest sale event.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsBest Prime Day Smart Bird Feeder Deals (2026) Up to $150 Off
These camera-equipped feeders will introduce you to birds you never knew were visiting, and many WIRED favorites are on sale for Prime Day.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUN body that regulates ocean floor prepares for election amid debate over deep-sea mining
The drawn-out debate raises concerns that the authority could receive an application later this year seeking the first deep-sea mining exploitation license without rules or regula…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPeter Higgs, who proposed existence of Higgs boson particle, has died at 94, university says
Higgs predicted the existence of a new particle — the so-called Higgs boson — in 1964
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTurkiye arrests over 200 before NATO summit
Of those held, 185 are suspected of membership in several far-left organisations designated as terrorist groups by Ankara
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany news: Merz hails pension reform proposals
Chancellor Merz says a proposed pension reform package should be fully implemented. A survey has shown that almost half of teachers in Germany find pupils' behavior stressful.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsBest Prime Day Vacuum Deals Offer Up to 42% Off (2026): Shark, Dyson, Bissell
Move over, spring cleaning. These vacuum deals will give your home the cleanest summer yet thanks to Amazon Prime Day.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsChina Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. For First Time Since 2017
A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of Hormuz
After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsDelcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s President, Struggles to Uphold Trump’s Narrative of Success
President Trump says Venezuela, under U.S. oversight, has “never made the money” it is making now. But new oil revenue isn’t helping ordinary Venezuelans, and anger seems to be mo…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & Startups3 People Have Gotten Cancer-Detecting Implants in Their Brains
Coherence Neuro has started testing a brain-computer interface that could one day use electrical stimulation to prevent tumors from growing.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsI Found the Best Prime Day Mushroom Coffee Deals (2026)
Not all mushroom coffees taste like dirt. These are the on-sale blends WIRED tried and actually recommends.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsGet Up to 43% Off With the Best Prime Day TV Deals Plus Streaming Devices (2026)
These are the hottest Prime Day deals on our favorite TVs and streaming devices.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMontreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead
It was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty, the city's police chief said.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsGet Up to 36% Off With the Best Prime Day Kindle Deals (2026): Paperwhite, Colorsoft, Kids
There’s no better time to get a Kindle than during Amazon's own sale event.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsI Found the Very Best Prime Day Laptop Deals onMacBooks and More (2026)
From MacBooks to gaming laptops, these are the very best deals on some of my very favorite laptops for Amazon Prime Day.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMore than a unibrow: The enduring appeal of Frida Kahlo
She shunned feminine beauty ideals, was bisexual and a political radical, all while being brutally honest in her art. A major Frida Kahlo exhibition opens at London's Tate Modern.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsDettol apologises after ad to clean up 'toxic men' backfires in China
The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPiyush Goyal, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer begin talks on trade pact
Discussions aim to finalize the framework of the Bilateral Trade Agreement, addressing recent changes in U.S. tariffs and exploring mutual benefits in key sectors
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysian MP slams Johor crown prince over ‘most Hollywood’ populist label
Malaysian lawmaker Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has fired back at Tunku Ismail Ibrahim after the Johor crown prince took a swipe at the former sports minister, describing him as …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter 6 prime ministers in 10 years, can anyone fix the UK?
On Monday morning, Keir Starmer emerged into the sunshine in Downing Street flanked by his staff and wife, his voice thick with emotion as he said he was no longer the right per…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Japan seeks to win over allies by refuting China’s militarism claim
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s pushback against China signals a calculated bid to fend off accusations of Tokyo’s “new militarism” by Beijing to ensure that the labe…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAlan Greenspan: champion of neoliberal finance
For nearly two decades, Alan Greenspan was the most influential central banker on the planet. His death invites a fresh look at the ideas that transformed, and shook the global ec…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsShooting at Northern California library kills 2; suspect in custody
The incident this evening was obviously very sad, traumatic for a lot of people; very traumatic for our community, said Billy Aldridge, the city's chief of police
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal
The U.S.-Israeli relationship has been on a roller coaster, from the early confidence they shared after their joint attack on Iran to public disagreements between Donald Trump an…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAyodhya Ram temple donation case: SIT recommends Trust revamp; findings may be placed before CM
A Special Investigation Team has submitted its initial findings to the Uttar Pradesh government regarding allegations of embezzlement of donations for the Ayodhya Ram temple. The …
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsTime-Based Use Rates and Whole-Home Battery Backups Combine
Power companies are pushing aggressive time-based use pricing. Here's how a regular consumer can benefit.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIs China’s risk tolerance reaching its limit with pause of African mine deal?
As China’s relationship with African countries has deepened, the country’s influence is spreading into more areas. In the latest of a series of articles, Dulue Mbachu investigates…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia's LPG imports from U.S. set to cross 1 million tons in June, sources say
Imports of LPG, widely used as cooking fuel in Indian households, declined to as low as 696,000 tons in April because of the strait blockade, government data showeD
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWest Asia war LIVE updates: New Lebanon-Israel talks to begin, in shadow of U.S.-Iran deal
Iran and the United States agreed on June 22 to set up communication lines to keep the vital shipping route open and end fighting in Lebanon
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhy Iran’s President Pezeshkian is heading to Pakistan after US-Iran talks
This is Pezeshkian's first overseas trip since Iran war began, and comes a day after the high-stakes Switzerland talks.
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