Ten police and 17 “bandits” killed in firefight in northwestern Nigeria

Police say 17 suspected gang members and two civilians were also killed in Kebbi State.

Google’s free streaming service now lets you pick shows and movies to watch

Google TV Freeplay, the company's free, ad-supported streaming service, now supports video on demand. Instead of tuning into Google TV Freeplay's selection of a...

War on Iran: Mojtaba Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’, Iran says

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’.

Why the Islamophobic comedian John Cleese should be de-platformed

Roshan Muhammed Salih argues that the famous comedian John Cleese should be de-platformed by respectable institutions because he has crossed the line from criti...

‘Only job I know’: Philippine sailors return to sea despite wartime risks

Despite risks in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea, seafarers from the Philippines are still competing for jobs.

Bumble ditches its rule that kept men from making the first move

Bumble is ditching the rule that it has enforced since launching in 2024. Men can finally message first.

Another OpenAI executive takes off

Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's special projects lead and the company's former COO, announced his departure after an eight-year stint at the AI lab. In an internal memo...

What are Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan’s joint military capabilities?

The Mecca defence pact combines a top oil exporter, NATO's second-largest army and the only Muslim nuclear arsenal.

Under Fire: Lebanon’s first responders | Al Jazeera Originals

First responders in Lebanon risk their lives to save others even as Israeli attacks intensify around them.

AI Could Help Fossil Fuel Companies Create More Emissions

New research finds that by making the fossil fuel industry more productive, AI could help increase carbon emissions by up to nearly 5 percent—vastly outpacing t...

North Korean remote IT staffer worked for US government agency, says FBI

The investigation shows that North Koreans are able to infiltrate government agencies, as well as private organizations and crypto exchanges.

Liverpool fans seek clarity on Bezos bid to buy stake

Jeff Bezos reportedly part of consortium interested in English Premier League club Liverpool, but fans ask for meeting.

The budget-friendly Pixel Buds 2a are even cheaper right now

The Google Pixel Buds 2a in hazel. | Image: The Verge Looking for great pair of earbuds that work particularly well with Android phones? The Google Pixel Buds 2...

What’s behind Iran’s new military appointments and what do they indicate?

Observers say the nominations empower the hardline old guard, prioritise loyalty over military innovation.

New surveillance tech links your phone to your license plate

Phone and Bluetooth signals could turn roadside cameras into far richer tracking tools.

Hunter Biden defends Tucker Carlson over Netanyahu comments

Hunter Biden defends Tucker Carlson over Netanyahu comments

Somali denied World Cup ‘proud’ to referee PSG vs Villa in UEFA Super Cup

Omar Artan was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport before World Cup 2026 where he was to officiate.

Google’s upcoming Pixel phones are for the fans, even if its launch event isn’t

The Pixel 11 Pro has a flashy new light on the back. | Image: Google Last year's Made by Google event for the Pixel 10 resembled a late night talk show, complet...

Made by Google 2026: all the Pixel news and announcements

Google is gearing up to reveal a bunch of new Pixel devices on August 12th. A series of leaks leading up to the event suggest that the Pixel 11 lineup will come...

Spotify will label ‘AI Persona’ profiles and exclude their music from recommendations

Spotify is introducing “AI Persona” labels for artist profiles that represent AI-generated identities and will exclude their music from editorial, algorithmic, ...

What to know about US primary election in Minnesota

Immigration is at the centre of another closely watched Democratic Senate race.

Philippines sailors say they will work despite wartime risks

Philippines sailors say they will work despite wartime risks

A Zoom Screen-Sharing Bug Let Anyone Take Over Other Devices on a Call

Researchers say it took fewer than 20 prompts for a public AI tool to find a flaw (now fixed) allowing anyone on a Zoom call to hijack another participants’ dev...

Late snow blankets parts of southern Africa as winter nears its end

Late-season snow hits South Africa and Lesotho as the Northern Hemisphere swelters in heat and wildfires.

Hockey World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, India vs Pakistan

Pools, format, match schedule, timings, India vs Pakistan history and more before 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.

Brazil: ‘Huge leap forward’ as demarcation of uncontacted Kawahiva group’s land is completed

Campaigners have hailed the completion of the physical demarcation of land in Brazil belonging to the Kawahiva. They’re one of the Amazon’s most vulnerable unco...

What comes after the smartphone? Amazon’s Panos Panay will make his case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At Disrupt 2026, Amazon's Panos Panay will provide an exclusive vision for what's in store for us beyond the smartphone.

Iran, US set new conditions during Hormuz talks: What does this mean?

Oil prices surge as talks stall over competing demands, hampering prospects for reopening crucial strait.

Apple could help you prove your iPhone photos aren’t deepfakes

Apple is seemingly developing an iOS feature that can verify when a photograph was taken using an iPhone camera. 9to5Mac reports that the iOS 27 beta 5 includes...

Anthropic says it will watermark text generated by its AI models

Anthropic will extend support for watermarking AI generations for older models as well.