Why has the Yemen government called for a general mobilisation?
Yemeni government offers amnesty to Houthi defectors, aiming to weaken rebel ranks and rebuild national unity.
The Verge
OpenAI pauses training of its ‘most capable models’
As reports of OpenAI's models breaking containment, hacking sites, and generally getting out of control pile up, the company has made the decision to pause trai...
Wired
Old-School Credit Card Scams Are Far From Dead
In an era of increasingly sophisticated AI-fueled scams, a retro threat may be lurking in your mailbox.
Pressure to boycott Israel game grows as Ireland preparations stall
Ireland are due to play Israel in the Nations League in Hungary on Sunday, but boycott pressure mounts on and off-field.
Wired
12 Best White Elephant Gifts, Plus a Prank Box to Put Them In (2026)
Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year’s holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they’ll wish they could eat.
Blast in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan kills several people
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Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’
In an interview with Al Jazeera, the Iranian president says Qatar and Pakistan are relaying Tehran's messages to the US.
Ebola spreads in DR Congo, putting neighbouring nations at risk
The Ebola outbreak has spread to new areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 10 countries at high risk.
An unexpected welcome: Syrian Kurds return to their homes in Afrin
Syrian Kurds are beginning to return to their homes in Afrin after years in exile, but have different experiences.
5 Pillars UK
Man City finance scandal: Has big Emirati money spoiled England’s beautiful game?
Manchester City’s extraordinary rise from Premier League outsiders to the dominant force in English football has been powered by vast Abu Dhabi wealth. Now, aft...
Ars Technica
Tesla’s big electric truck faces an even bigger infrastructure challenge
The 500-mile Semi arrives as charging gaps still limit electric trucking.
Wired
Meta’s Muse Is Adults-Only. Why Does It Look Like a Kids’ Toy?
Meta says Muse is just for adults, though its cuddly, Labubu-like mascot—and upcoming Tamagotchi-style AI device—may be disarming for users of all ages.
Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters
Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.
Virat Kohli says he will retire from India cricket after 2027 World Cup
The leading century-maker in ODI cricket, Virat Kohli, announces 2027 World Cup will be his swansong for India.
The Verge
Can Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince save the web from AI?
Today, I’m talking with Matthew Prince, who is CEO of Cloudflare. This episode is part of a two-part series on the future of business. Matthew last joined us on...
Wired
This Browser Extension Lets You Snooze Open Tabs Until Later
The free add-on Tuck brings one of the best features of modern email—the ability to hide something for a bit—to that tangle of tabs in your browser.
England vs Spain: UEFA Nations League – Predictions, teams, head-to-head
World champions Spain meet heavyweights England in a rematch of the UEFA Euro 2024 final.
Wired
A Gravitational Battle Within the Earth Is Changing the Length of Days
A competition between the gravity of the inner core and other forces in the mantle is altering the Earth's rotation.
Trump ‘rejects’ Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?
Analysts say Trump may opt to resume attacks on Iran after November midterm elections.
Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash
Senegal draw with Mozambique, Nigeria edge past Madagascar, but Cape Verde beaten by Mali in AFCON qualifying openers.
China, US to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit, White House says
White House says the two countries agreed to open a 'bilateral communication channel' for AI incidents.
The Verge
Control Resonant is a great game — it’s even better when you read everything
In Control Resonant, the entire world is at stake. But that didn't stop the diligent employees of the Federal Bureau of Control from filing reams of paperwork, ...
Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham
Defend Our Juries say Sunday's action is an 'integrity test' for the UK's new premier.
Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red card decision at World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino says controversial Folarin Balogun appeal 'changed the energy' around US team at World Cup 2026.
Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Disrupted oil exports, costlier imports, and a weaker dinar expose Iraq's economic dependence on oil, foreign goods.
The Verge
Pokémon card resellers have turned collecting into an online blood sport
Earlier this month, Pokémon card content creator Natalie Roush posted a video to her YouTube and Instagram pages that enraged the larger collection community. I...
Disaster zone declared across Bangkok as heavy rain triggers flooding
Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged Thai capital's roads and canals, sending water into homes and stores.
Could AI firms be held responsible for mass shootings?
Canadian lawsuits against OpenAI raise questions about liability and duty to warn in the AI industry, say experts.
Manchester City found guilty? What we know; what could the punishment be?
The fallout begins as football and lawyers prepare for the next phase of 115 Premier League charges against Man City.
Yuki Kurihara, Japan’s 11-year-old e-sports prodigy, wins Asian Games gold
Gold medallist Yuki Kurihara, a primary school student, is youngest athlete in host country Japan's Asian Games history.