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Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal made in 'hope rather than expectation'
BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & Startups26 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using (2026)
Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipKane Footwear Is Growing Fast. 1 Simple Design Choice Is Powering Its Success
When athletes speak, Kane listens.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsStuck on oil: Can Hawaii power itself?
Hawaii imports much of its fuel — and pays the price. From solar to geothermal, the state is searching for a way out of fossil fuel dependence.
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechHow courts are coping with a flood of AI-generated lawsuits
Most days in her chambers, Judge Maritza Braswell, a federal magistrate judge in Colorado, sifts through stacks of documents written by people without a lawyer. Many of them can’t…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsSegway Myon Electric Bike Review: Too Smart?
From app-controlled security to electronic shifting and radar alerts, Segway’s Myon may have more tech than you need. That’s not always a bad thing.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsJeff Bezos Is Funding a Wild Hunt for the Brain’s ‘Core Algorithm’
With $500 million in funding and a reported $2.5 billion valuation, Flourish wants to reinvent AI by putting real neurons under the microscope.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says Eiffel Tower-like UFC structure may stay
President Donald Trump says he may choose to leave a purpose-built UFC arena standing at the White House because it is "attractive to a lot of people".
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Cracks in Israeli Defenses
The Lebanese militant group’s attacks have caught Israelis off guard, forcing its political and military leaders to scramble for solutions.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBeijing bans four New Zealand lawmakers from entering China for visiting Taiwan
New Zealand's government said it would express concern about the travel bans to Beijing
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIndonesia’s rupiah falls to record low against US dollar
Currency plunge comes as energy shock from the Iran war casts a cloud over Southeast Asian economies.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli strikes on residential buildings kill nine in Gaza City
Israeli strikes on residential buildings have killed nine Palestinians, setting homes ablaze and leaving destruction.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsGermany admits failure to secure UNSC seat likely due to support for Israel
For the first time, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums
Football's governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow India’s CBSE exam scandal set off student outrage against PM Modi
India's largest school board has been mired in controversies, sparking demands that Modi's education minister resign.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhat are the Ebola vaccines under research, and when will they be ready?
At least three vaccines are being funded, research being fast-tracked as the outbreak spreads faster than the response.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhat’s behind the White House’s ‘Alien.gov’ website?
What’s behind the White House’s ‘Alien.gov’ website?
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsGaza is being offered coercion, not reconstruction
Mladenov’s plan turns rebuilding from a humanitarian obligation into a weapon of political control.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhat the US-Israel war on Iran will not change in the Middle East
The war may redraw alliances and shift balances of power, but geography, Palestine and political identity will endure.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war day 97: Tehran says no progress in talks; Israel attacks Lebanon
Israel carries out drone attacks on Lebanon after agreeing to renew ceasefire as Tehran defends attacks on Gulf nations.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIndonesia arrests officials in crackdown on corruption
Indonesia’s deputy minister for immigration affairs has been arrested after about 10 hours of questioning.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsrael and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire
Deal is made through US-brokered talks in Washington, DC, that did not include Hezbollah.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow does football influence who we are?
How does football influence who we are?
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSabalenka ‘mentally off track’ as French Open exit made her want to ‘quit’
World number one Aryna Sabalenka let a two-set lead slip in a French Open quarterfinal defeat by Diana Shnaider.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBrunson scores 30 as Knicks upset Spurs in NBA Finals opener
Led by Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks steal a road win against the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsChina bans four New Zealand lawmakers over visit to Taiwan
China says the MPs' visit sends the 'wrong signals' to Taiwan's ruling party.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup 2026: What are the key dates from the opening match to the final?
From must-watch games to the grand finale, here's a list of all the important dates on the 2026 World Cup schedule.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVideo: US House of Representatives votes to block further war on Iran
Republican-led US House of Representatives passed a resolution to halt any further push of the war on Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWho is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh FM who beat Cyprus to UNGA presidency?
Rahman, a career diplomat who held several portfolios at the global body, beats Cyprus’s Ambassador Andreas Kakouris.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNepali Mount Everest guide found alive after being missing for six days
Dawa Sherpa was last seen around May 29 descending the mountain, but while he did not reach base camp, his client did.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsDid Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?
Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS House votes to end Trump’s Iran war: Does it matter?
Four Republicans join Democrats in rare rebuke of president. But Congress still far from able to stop further attacks.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsrael and Lebanon agree on ceasefire framework in US-led talks
The US announced an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire framework, but Hezbollah's absence leaves questions over enforcement.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSri Lanka nursing home fire kills 12
A dozen people have died in a fire at a home for older people in Sri Lanka, police said on Thursday, while another eight have been hospitalised. The fire, which broke out at a…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany sees record number of discrimination claims in 2025
The federal commissioner for anti-discrimination has said the government's reform plans, the first in 20 years, are inadequate and won't provide the resources and funding needed t…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine moves closer to EU accession after Hungary deal
Budapest will likely drop its veto on Kyiv joining the EU after reaching a deal on rights for Ukraine's ethnic Hungarian minority. But it remains opposed to Ukraine's accession be…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsErin Brockovich: Environmentalist against the data center boom
Do you know where a data center is due to be constructed in your area? An increasing number of US citizens can answer "yes" — thanks to a map created by Erin Brockovich. DW explai…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran war: US House votes to limit Trump's war powers
US Democrats are sending Trump a "loud" message to end the "deeply unpopular" Iran war. Meanwhile, a drone strike on Kuwait's airport has killed one person. DW has more.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia news: Delhi orders fire safety crackdown after deadly hotel fire
Hours after a fire at a New Delhi hotel killed 21 people, the establishment's owner has been arrested. Delhi is also launching a fire safety inspection. DW has the latest.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran war: Even a peace deal won't fix energy crunch
The growing energy and supply chain crisis is unlikely to ease even if the US and Iran step back from the brink. Experts warn that reopening the Strait of Hormuz and repairing inf…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsChina bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after their Taiwan trip
Beijing says it is barring a group of New Zealand lawmakers from entering China for having visited Taiwan in May. It is the first time such a ban has been imposed on politicians f…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
Geopolitics2026 World Cup: 6 things you need to know
The 2026 World Cup is to be bigger than all of its predecessors. Whether it will be better is an entirely different question. DW fills you in on what you need to know.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEU concerns grow over Albania's Trump-linked megaproject
A huge luxury resort on Albania's protected coast linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, is sparking protests, environmental concerns and scrutiny as th…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
Geopolitics$850 million Obama Presidential Center prepares for opening
The museum dedicated to former US Presdient Barack Obama is set to open on June 19. Spanning 19.3 acres, the campus will house a museum, library, and park.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
Geopolitics100 days of Iran war: Gulf states grapple with security and economic consequences
The US-Israel war with Iran has forced the Gulf states to reassess long-held assumptions about security, alliances and stability in their region. What does this mean for the futur…
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