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Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsChild abuser who preyed on orphans housed at Christian Brothers property
Exclusive: Records obtained by the Guardian show property owned by Catholic order used to house at least two brothers with horrific histories of child sexual abuseGet our breaking…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy pay a premium fee for a service that isn’t? How the nationwide outage could hurt Telstra
The telco has long banked on its reputation as having the most stable, widest mobile telco coverage. That is now badly dentedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsJournalist Richard Guilliatt resigns from Walkley awards board after critic wins reporting prize
Exclusive: Resignation comes after abuse survivor said she was devastated her father, who was jailed for 48 years, was interviewed for the Shadow of Doubt podcastGet our breaking …
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsOratomic raises $300M to build a viable quantum computer that needs only 20K qubits
The massive round was co-led by ARCH Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Khosla Ventures.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMessi, Serena Williams, and LeBron James All Understand This About Greatness
Great leadership starts with the person in the mirror.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMeta’s Pursuit of the 'Careless People' Author Is Relentless and Self-Defeating
Yes, Sarah Wynn-Williams violated her deal to stay silent. But the power disparity bolsters the view that Meta is a heartless bully.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsDubai Loop to Disney: 10 UAE megaprojects that could transform Dubai and Abu Dhabi by 2032
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • **Dubai Loop**: A 6.4km underground electric transport system is expected to open in 2026, reducing travel time betwe…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsNetflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels
Amid signs of slowing engagement, Netflix is reportedly considering launching "always-on" live channels, giving subscribers something to tune into 24/7.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNurses baffled by closed medicine tube to premature baby, inquest hears
An infusion tube delivering medicine to a premature baby at a Hong Kong public hospital was closed for unknown reasons shortly before her death three years ago, an inquest has hea…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipCoverGirl Chased Gen-Z for a Decade and Failed. Here’s the Expensive Lesson It Just Learned
CoverGirl couldn’t credibly serve Gen-Z, and it’s a warning for any founder trying to win a customer their brand hasn’t earned.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Your Best Employees Are Terrified to Take a Sick Day Right Now
A shaky job market and the rise of AI are driving an uncomfortable workplace trend: workers are slogging through illness just to prove they’re indispensable.
Source: Your Story ·
Startups10 Lessons from The Art of Laziness about working smarter
Discover 10 practical lessons from The Art of Laziness about working smarter, avoiding burnout, improving focus, and getting more done with less stress.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship‘I Wish I Had Listened’: Why OpenAI’s Second-in-Command Just Stepped Down
In her announcement, Fidji Simo opened up about ignoring Mark Zuckerberg’s advice—and why grit isn’t enough to sustain a career.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAI Adoption Was the Easy Part. Now Comes the Dollar-Sign Shock
Massive app usage fees and token costs are leaving enterprise buyers with major sticker shock—forcing companies like Uber and Nvidia to pull back.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhat Fast-Growing Brands Know About Partnerships That Everyone Else Misses
From viral product drops to experiential events, founders reveal the partnership strategies that drive awareness, revenue, and long-term brand equity.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHow China can bring Taiwan to its knees without firing a shot
China may employ a gray zone strategy to isolate Taiwan economically and psychologically. This approach involves naval, cyber, and information operations below war thresholds. A b…
Source: Your Story ·
Startups[Weekly funding roundup July 4-10] VC inflow remains flat
Indian startups raised just $107 million in the second week of July, marking the second straight week of muted funding activity. While investors continue to back sectors such as d…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsEU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram
The tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the highly personalized recommendation algo…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsPassenger partly sucked from Ryanair plane during flight
A man was nearly sucked out the cabin window on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany. An initial loud bang was followed by a desperate rescue effort to save the passenger.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsFlorida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies
A third ransomware negotiator has been jailed for helping a notorious ransomware group extort American victim companies into paying the hackers.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong eases proposed health check rules for elderly commercial drivers
Hong Kong authorities have relaxed a recent proposal requiring mandatory annual medical check-ups for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 to 69, reducing the frequency to twice in …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says he will not sign bipartisan housing bill: ‘a big yawn’
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would not sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill that he had called “a big yawn”, but the measure can become law without his s…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong and Shenzhen the perfect end points for modern Silk Road: leading economist
Prominent economist Jeffrey Sachs says he chose Hong Kong and Shenzhen as the final stop on an overland journey retracing the footsteps of Marco Polo because of their significant …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsZetwerk receives SEBI nod for IPO
According to SEBI’s processing status report dated July 10, observations on Zetwerk’s pre-filed draft offer document were issued during the week on July 9.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsHugging Face’s CEO on why companies are done renting their AI
Open source AI is booming, according to Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue. The company has grown into something like a GitHub for AI in recent years, where AI builders…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsEast Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Heading for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump dismantles poll body, raising suspicion of rigging
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • US President Donald Trump announces surprise decision to withdraw troops from Syria, sparking widespread concern…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsProtests engulf Indian state after rape and murder of 11-year-old girl
Innocent man lynched by mob in West Bengal as police killing of suspect further escalates tensionsProtests have engulfed the Indian state of West Bengal after the rape and murder …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSephora Just Announced a Nationwide Store Change Customers Have Been Asking For
The beauty care chain will reduce music, minimize strong scents, and adjust in-store screens during designated quiet hours across all of its U.S. stores.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsPolice Investigating Donations to Reform U.K., Reports Say
The police in London said they had questioned two people as part of an investigation into donations to a political party.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese users praise OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 for efficiency, even at higher cost than local rivals
OpenAI’s latest GPT-5.6 release marks a growing emphasis on cost-efficiency, a move welcomed by some users in China who continue to access the blocked service via virtual private …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsOne of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missing
Several victims of the fire in the southern province of Almeria, a popular holiday destination, were found inside burnt-out vehicles and were thought to have died while trying to …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWhen London stank to high heaven
In 1858, London sweltered through an unbearable heat wave. The River Thames reeked so badly it left people gasping for air. "The Great Stink" went down in history — and ultimately…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsTwo Chinese military pilots killed during PLA training; Beijing stays silent: Report
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Two Chinese military pilots, including a senior tactical commander, died during frontline flight training exerci…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: daily roundup (July 10, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, July 10, 2026.
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 11 people killed as wildfires sweep southern Spain
The deaths in Andalusia included foreign nationals, and high temperatures raised fears of more fires across Europe.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsFighting Fires With Figures, These Experts Are Trying to Stop Europe From Burning
A team of engineers, foresters and scientists is helping the continent prepare for wildfires from a giant science park in Italy. Their arsenal includes satellites, weather models …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsMoscow Still Has Art and Culture. Just Don’t Say ‘Ukraine.’
An eerie limbo prevails at small art shows, independent theaters and private political clubs, where the war is the elephant in the room.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsRyanair passenger nearly sucked out after cabin window breaks mid-air: Report
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece to Memmingen, Germany experienced a mid-air emergency when a passenge…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipBrain Scans Reveal the Exact Reason Everyone Hates Open-Plan Offices
New research shows that open layouts act as a constant tax on your attention, forcing your brain to work significantly harder just to stay focused.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina to head off AI-fuelled inequality by lifting salaries, narrowing pay gap
China has made income growth and the reform of its wage-distribution system a priority within broader efforts to cushion the domestic job market against the impact of artificial i…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS scientists use Chinese humanoid robot to carry out keyhole surgery and remove organs
US scientists have carried out keyhole surgery with a Chinese-made robot taking the place of the lead surgeon. The general-purpose humanoid robot made by Unitree Robotics was remo…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipYour AI Tool Is Already Obsolete if You’re Making This Massive Data Mistake
AI is only as smart as what you feed it.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMonsoon session: NDA in command, opposition in disarray. Will DMK tilt the balance?
The opposition parties are grappling with significant turmoil following vital splits that have diminished their strength in Parliament. Recent shifts have bolstered the ruling NDA…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s temporary export ban on helium| Explained
China imports more than 80% of its helium needs but produces only around 1.6% of the world’s helium; the export ban follows an extended period of supply strained by Russia’s expor…
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