US slams Chinese ‘nature reserve’ as effort to claim South China Sea
US State Department accuses China of attempting to deny Filipino vessels access to fishing grounds in contested area.
‘Debilitating’: Hunter Biden speaks out about father Joe Biden’s cancer
The younger Biden son has addressed his father's debate performance and the pardon he received after felony convictions.
Yemen’s government forces attack Houthis amid renewed shelling of Marib
Fears of a wider conflict grow as Yemen’s army counterattacks and expert warns ‘all the warning signs are there’.
The influencers taking on far-right leader Nigel Farage
The UK media has been accused of giving far-right leader Nigel Farage an easy ride
Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late
Fears increase for life of Hussam Abu Safia detained by Israel amid reports of torture and lack of medical care.
The Canary
Devastating loss for Messi: His father and agent, Jorge, passes away
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has received the heartbreaking news that his father and agent, Jorge Messi, has passed away at the age of 68 following a long b...
The Verge
X replaces its revenue-sharing program with ‘Original Content Rewards’
X wants to make money on previously used handles. | Image: The Verge X is ending its controversial revenue-sharing program for content creators, which has seen ...
British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires
Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada.
The Canary
New Infantino scandal sparks controversy within UEFA
Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, is facing mounting pressure amid growing scrutiny of his leadership. This comes after The Telegraph published a report deta...
Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal
Serbia says it will help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide aid as the two countries deepen cooperation.
Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal?
The agreement names no adversary, but analysts say Iran and its regional network are central to the thinking behind it.
5 Pillars UK
India on track for deadliest year of anti-Muslim violence since records began
At least 44 Muslims have been killed in India since the start of 2026, with 19 deaths attributed to state actors and 25 to Hindu extremist assailants, according...
TechCrunch
X replaces ‘misaligned’ revenue sharing program with Original Content Rewards
X is winding down its existing Revenue Sharing program.
Which stars need to shine this season: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man Utd, PSG
From the Premier League and La Liga to the UEFA Champions League, which players hold the key to their clubs' season?
Opposition MP hurls eggs at Kosovo Prime Minister
An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at acting Prime Minster Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session.
TechCrunch
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have
While the device is pretty and lightweight, it’s not something the everyday person needs due to its hefty price tag and size.
UNRWA has been with me since birth, I cannot imagine a future without it
The UN body has been part of the lives of millions of Palestinian refugees. Post-genocide Gaza cannot cope without it
Lebanon ‘detains’ former al-Assad-era general, weighs handing him to Syria
Judicial and security sources say a routine embassy visit landed a wanted former Syrian general in a Beirut jail cell.
UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties
Gulf and Arab governments condemn Iran over missile strike on Emirati tanker.
TechCrunch
Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames
Google recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to unde...
Iraq’s Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Masrour Barzani denies any 'pressure' to enter the Iran war despite over 1,000 attacks.
The Canary
Charity commission investigating UK charities funding illegal Israeli settlements
The UK Charity Commission has launched a major inquiry into eight British charities that have sent donations to illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied West...
Lionel Messi’s father dies aged 68 after a long illness
Jorge Messi died at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of Rosario, according to his family.
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 28
Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact draws mixed reactions, as Iran and Oman agree a Hormuz security framework.
Wired
Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation
A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions abo...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino denies claims UEFA paid off alleged lover
However, UEFA says a 'departure payment' was made to a female employee when Infantino was the body's general-secretary.
The Verge
An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country
To power its new West Texas data center, Amazon is investing in the construction of a new power plant that could be one of the largest single producers of green...
Iran deliberates Hormuz arrangement amid uncertain prospects with US
Iran and Oman have agreed on the coordinates of routes to be taken by vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Netanyahu mulls Saudi, Turkiye, Pakistan pact as Israeli elections loom
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan form a new defence pact, leaving Israel’s response and its implications uncertain
Wired
The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon
The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.