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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippines’ belligerence towards China out of step with Asean trend
The Philippines’ confrontational approach to maritime territorial disputes, such as its championing of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, has not only failed to resolve …
Source: Wired ·
Tech & Startups‘Tell Him He’s a Piece of Shit’: Meta’s New AI Unit Is a Total Mess
Executives and employees alike are struggling with Meta’s chaotic AI strategy, according to sources and internal discussions reviewed by WIRED.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina missed the World Cup. Its brands didn’t
Inside a sprawling broadcast hub in Dallas, thousands of devices supplied by Lenovo are helping Fifa manage and distribute content from stadiums across the United States, Canada a…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWestern Australia Is Battling a Mouse Plague
For months, mice have been found in tea kettles, crunched by car tires and even appeared in people’s beds. In one town, the end might be in sight.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUAE to unlock frozen Iranian funds amid US ceasefire push: Sources
Reuters reports UAE agreed to unlock billions for Iran, but Abu Dhabi swiftly issued a categorical denial.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEU agrees launch of accession process for Ukraine and Moldova
Progress for Kyiv's membership bid given the green light after Hungary's new government lifts Budapest's veto.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup fans express excitement and share their predictions
Ahead of the US’s first match, Al Jazeera spoke to World Cup fans in Los Angeles.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWith iPhones and Faxes, David Hockney Embraced Tech
Polaroids and photocopiers also gave the artist possibilities for creating in forms vastly different from his paintings.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWill there be a deal to end the Iran war this time?
After cancelling planned strikes on Iran, Trump has said an agreement to end the war will be finalised soon.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsChinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam ‘hundreds of thousands of victims’ sued by Google
The tech giant said a group called "Outsider Enterprise" used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFraudster jailed after scamming London renters out of £77,000
Frederic Priestley, 32, falsely advertised property he did not own for rent on Facebook, obtaining payments and depositsA man has been jailed after defrauding more than 30 people …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'This one's for me': Michael Chandler on UFC Freedom 250, fighting at the White House
For much of his career, Michael Chandler chased championships and marquee names. Long before he arrived in the UFC and established himself as one of the lightweight division's big…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe 1 Piece of Advice Melinda French Gates Would Give Elon Musk
Space X’s IPO has made Elon Musk a trillionaire. The milestone comes a year after the founder played a major role in ending USAID, something French Gates has been critical of.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSpaceX IPO closes up 19% and delivers the world’s first trillionaire
The company made its heavily anticipated debut on Friday, trading higher than its initial $135 IPO price.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPope warns people smugglers they face God’s wrath
Migration has been a central theme throughout Pope Leo's weeklong tour of Spain.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNew York City catches World Cup fever amid transit chaos, high costs
World Cup preparations are underway in New York City with more than one million visitors expected.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDerbyshire police officer investigated over AI-generated ‘evidential material’
Unidentified officer removed from frontline duties in the first known case of its kind in the UKA police officer is under criminal investigation over the alleged use of artificial…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThese 2 Ingredients Just Put Costco’s $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken in Legal Jeopardy
Earlier this month, the retail giant asked a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit regarding the beloved product.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSpaceX Has the Worst AI. But It’s Still Reaping the Benefits of Being the First Big AI Company to IPO
SpaceX just went public, and AI is at the center of the story. Here’s how Grok stacks up.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSuspect dead after West Texas shooting kills 1 and injures at least 9 others
A shooter who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland died on Friday after a stand-off with police following an attack that left one person dead and at least nine others inj…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsLIVE: USA vs Paraguay – World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full opening ceremony and team news coverage, before our text commentary stream.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPro-Palestine activists sentenced as terrorists over damage at Israeli arms factory in UK
Four found guilty get tougher conditions as judge says actions were ‘designed to intimidate the UK government and a section of the public’A judge has imposed lengthy custodial sen…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS Congressman says Trump won’t send loads of money to Iran
US House Republican Ryan Zinke says President Donald Trump wants a deal with Iran, but will not provide funding.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsClashes break out at DRC rally against presidential term-limit change
Police dispersed the crowds with tear gas as opposition and pro-government activists clashed.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPope Leo’s plane grounded, so Spain’s king gives him a ride
Even popes have travel delays. Lucky for Pope Leo, King Felipe VI offered a way out, and a way home. Leo’s Iberia charter, due to take him back to Rome after a week-long visit to …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAs Speculation Swirls About the Emerging Iran Deal, Here’s What We Know
A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSpaceX IPO Winners: These 8 Early Investors Scored Big
The $2 trillion public debut of Elon Musk’s rocket company is delivering outsized returns for some of the company’s earliest investors.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPutin admits Ukraine attacks hitting Russian economy, society
Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian refineries, depots and pipelines, as well as fuel supplies in Crimea.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell just gave another hint at a Tesla merger
A SpaceX-Tesla merger seems inevitable.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUK court jails Palestine Action activists on ‘terrorism’ charges
Quartet convicted on criminal damage and GBH charges, but judge insists raid on Israel arms company was 'terrorist act'.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship‘You Deserve to Lose Your Money’: Why Reddit Is Warily Eyeballing SpaceX’s Public Debut
As investors cheer on the company’s public launch, on one social platform, some are expressing hesitation. Here’s why.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSpain’s Church Hopes Pope Trip Will Stem Secular Tide
Leo XIV’s visit to Spain, which ended on Friday, has spurred expectations among Catholic leaders of a spiritual revival.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCan Pakistan push the US-Iran deal over the finish line?
Pakistan says a final peace deal text has been agreed between the US and Iran, with only next steps left to finalise.
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPope Leo had to catch a ride from the king of Spain after plane’s engine failed
The pope wrapped up a trip to Spain by borrowing a private jet from King Filipe VI after the Vatican's chartered plane, with the press corps on board, broke down.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsKing leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney
The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsElon Musk is now the world’s first trillionaire – what could he buy with all that money?
Catapulted by the market debut of his rocket company SpaceX, Elon Musk is now the world’s first trillionaire. That level of wealth, all owned by just one person, was once unfathom…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe 1 Feature Canva Users Have Spent Years Requesting Is Finally Here
With this change, creators will no longer have to worry about losing work to spotty connections.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Seemingly Innocent HR Practice Is a Massive Liability Waiting to Be Exploited
And four more common mistakes that will lose an employment lawsuit.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAccidental grenade blast wounds 2 soldiers in J&K’s Poonch
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Two Army personnel were severely injured in a training exercise gone wrong. • The incident occurred near the Line of …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAnt Middleton backs Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon in Makerfield byelection
Endorsement by former soldier, despite party’s apparent efforts to distance itself from him, is likely bid to attract Restore Britain votersReform UK’s candidate in the Makerfield…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCM Omar Abdullah seeks Awantipora airbase use as Srinagar alternative
Omar pointed out that the south Kashmir airbase was used as an alternative during similar closures of Srinagar airport in 1998 and 2010, as he emphasised the importance of maintai…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAFSPA debate returns to J&K as minister seeks its repeal before North East
Sakina Itoo Itoo is only woman minister in the Omar Abdullah cabinet and is highly regarded within the governing party. AFSPA was extended to J&K on Sept 10, 1990. During his …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow the Gulf will manage collective security after the Iran war ends
An Iran-US deal could provide an opportunity for Gulfs to review their security arrangements.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsStrategic stalemate: On the U.S.-Iran conflict
The U.S. should lift the blockade before asking Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz
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