Nigel Farage vows to deport foreign criminals from UK prisons
Nigel Farage vows to deport foreign criminals from UK prisons
One million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin pummels east China: What we know
Hundreds of flights have been grounded in China due to weather conditions caused by Dolphin.
Has the army turned the page on control of western Sudan?
Sudan's military repels a series of offensives by the RSF paramilitary in a strategically significant region.
Jeff Bezos consortium nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool FC: Reports
Investment reportedly values the club at about $5.9bn, making it one of the largest ever football club valuations.
5 Pillars UK
Islamophobe John Cleese takes UK tour to cities with major Muslim populations
The prominent Islamophobe John Cleese is to tour the UK in September and will visit cities with large Muslim populations such as Birmingham, Manchester, Bradfor...
Taiwan holds military drills to prepare for invasion by China
Taiwan holds military drills to prepare for invasion by China
Former MP opens fire in Thailand’s second shooting within days
A second shooting has occurred in Thailand within days after a former MP opened fire outside a government office.
TechCrunch
Discovered Materials is playing AI whack-a-mole to hunt cooler chips
Discovered Materials raised $9 million to fund the hunt for more novel materials to build more efficient chips.
TechCrunch
Google Play adds Venmo as a payment option
The ability to add Venmo to Google Play comes as people are spending more money on apps and games.
Wired
The Outlaw Chemist Teaching People How to Make Drugs From Scratch
Willy Myco has made over 120 videos showing people his exact process for making everything from LSD to DMT vapes. Not everyone’s a fan of his methods.
Wired
The Best Portable Solar Panels: My Take After Years of Testing
Clean, free power from the sun is easier and more affordable to capture than ever with the best portable solar panels.
‘Long-range sanctions’: Ukraine hopes strikes cause Russia fear and losses
Al Jazeera is given rare access to one of Ukraine's long-range drone units tasked with targeting Russia.
Wired
The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact
Platforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ...
UEFA Super Cup – PSG vs Aston Villa: Prediction, start time, how to watch
As Champions League and Europa League winners face off, here is everything to know on the venue, history and more.
Protesters rally in India’s Jharkhand over alleged exam irregularities
Demonstrators in Ranchi demand an overhaul of the state's examination system.
The Verge
Four takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg’s massive AI manifesto
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a lot to say about the idealized future he now envisions for humanity co-existing with artificial intelligence - his latest essay s...
Remembering Anas, Mohammed and Gaza’s other slain journalists
Our colleagues in Gaza have taken the journalism profession to an unseen level. In doing so, they've paid a heavy price.
What’s behind Trump’s shift to economic pressure on Iran? Will it work?
Months into the war, Trump is returning to squeezing Iran's economy rather than military offensive for now.
Powerful Typhoon Dolphin hits China, prompting flood and landslide warnings
Typhoon Dolphin struck eastern China, affecting millions with strong winds, heavy rain, and massive waves.
Ars Technica
Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era?
As research and AI-assisted papers surge, volunteer reviewers struggle to keep up.
The Verge
Apple will stream Friday Night Baseball live in Vision Pro
Starting on Friday, August 28th, Apple will begin streaming Friday Night Baseball in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro. The stream will feature commentary fro...
Wired
A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk
The approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make installations more accessible as heat waves worsen.
Wired
The Best E-Readers of 2026: Kobo, Kindle, Boox
Looking to read more? These handy ebook readers are here to help.
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Nizhnekamsk
A day of mourning has been declared in the Russian republic of Tatarstan after the attack killed 13 people.
Wired
How to Choose a Camera (2026): Sensors, Megapixels, Terms
Shopping for a camera can be confusing. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, sensor options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
The Canary
Lebanon’s Politics of Appeasement and the Illusion of Lausanne, 1949
Israel’s initial expectation of rapidly concluding a formal peace treaty with its northern neighbour in the immediate aftermath of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War pro...
Wired
The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview
An AI interview is increasingly the first step of a hiring process. Since there’s no human on the other end, candidates are scheduling them whenever—even deep i...
The Verge
Keychron’s wireless Hall effect keyboard is back to its lowest price
Getting a keyboard with customizable Hall effect sensors is more affordable than it used to be, and you don’t need to compromise on quality to get a good deal. ...
The Canary
Reform’s polling continues to nosedive
In the past few months, Reform UK has lost a lot of its sheen with UK voters. This problem is worsening too, with Reform now regularly skulking in second place ...
June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says
The Copernicus Climate Change Service says historically low rainfall has worsened the situation in several countries.