Manchester United losses jump nearly a third to $57m despite record revenue

Manchester United's debt remains over 1 billion pounds ($1.3bn) despite record revenues that are unable to prevent loss.

Ivory Coast vs Ghana: AFCON 2027 qualifier, kick-off time, lineups, teams

A star-studded opening to AFCON 2027 qualifying sees Real Madrid's Yan Diomande lead Ivory Coast against depleted Ghana.

Enveda secures $311M to bring more nature-derived AI drugs into clinical trials

The round valued the AI biotech at $2 billion. It is currently testing drugs that treat skin conditions and preserve weight loss after stopping GLP-1s.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’

Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues to impede its war efforts.

Israeli soldier wounded in car-ramming attack in occupied West Bank

Israeli soldier Neria Leiter wounded in a suspected car-ramming attack near the illegal settlement of Beit Horon.

US lawmakers propose sweeping AI restrictions with superintelligence ban

Legislation seeks to pause advanced AI systems until federal safety standards are established.

Iran threatens countries enforcing US airline sanctions

Iran has threatened countries enforcing US sanctions on its airlines, warning that their airports could face disruptions

Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court

The news organisations are scheduled to make their case to a US district judge on Wednesday afternoon.

Meta is making Muse more powerful and will let you video chat with it, too

Meta is quickly iterating on its new Muse AI agent, announcing a bunch of updates today that make the bot more capable and able to chat with you in more ways. M...

Guga hunt could return next year as first minister rules out law change

The guga hunt could return next year after first minister John Swinney confirmed that the Scottish government has “no intention” of changing the law. This is de...

Zelenskyy: Putin is making the world ‘more dangerous’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that Russia's “never-ending war" could spread throughout Europe.

Argentina’s Milei says UN ‘looking the other way’ on Falkland Islands

Argentina steps up its Las Malvinas claim as tensions with the UK grow over offshore oil drilling.

Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely

The startup is working on small, light motors with no rare earth magnets that are suited for drones, fans, and robots.

The White House press pool: What is it and how does it work?

White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, after US President Donald Trump complained about coverage.

Israel’s ambassador to the US says son injured in West Bank car-ramming

Palestinian shot dead as Israel's ambassador to the US identifies injured soldier as his son.

US lawmakers seek sanctions for Israel’s ‘E1’ West Bank settlement plan

Project would effectively cleave Palestinian territory in half and has prompted widespread international condemnation.

Contrary to some reports, you don't have two brains

A bad press release makes a good excuse to look at how developmental biology works.

Meta Connect 2026: The biggest news and announcements

It’s about time for Meta Connect, the company’s annual product launch event. This year, given the company’s major focus on AI and wearables like smart glasses, ...

Iran’s Pezeshkian slams ‘terrorist’ US but extols diplomacy in UN speech

Pezeshkian leaves door open for negotiations, while calling out US blockade against Iran in Strait of Hormuz.

Why does Greenland matter to the US?

Donald Trump says a new deal gives the US complete control over the island's security.

US says it is open to talks with Cuba if it changes government

Marco Rubio made comments after Trump called Cuba a 'failed state' at the UN, prompting Cuban delegation to walk out.

Meta Connect 2026 live blog: On the ground at Mark Zuckerberg’s next big product launch

It's time once again for Meta's annual September product launch event, and The Verge is on the ground in Menlo Park to cover the show live. Meta says that today...

AI Agents Teamed Up to Cheat at Blackjack. Their Collusion Is Getting Harder to Spot

A clandestine card-counting operation suggests we may need new ways to spot agent-to-agent deception.

Netflix releases trailer for Brad Bird's Ray Gunn

"It’s film noir and a hard-boiled detective story, but it’s got a lot more comedy and a lot more action."

Bentley Wants Its Torcal SUV to Break the Curse of the Luxury EV

The British high-end auto company reveals its first-ever full EV: 330 miles of range, 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds, and an orchestra under the hood. Will it b...

Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflation

Disney is raising the prices of Disney+ and Hulu as streaming costs continue to rise across the industry.

The Pope’s AI Guy Is Worried About ‘Cartel’ Behavior Among Big Labs

Paolo Benanti tells WIRED that hysteria over whether godlike AI could destroy humanity is distracting from the need for public debate about how to govern the te...

Wolfsburg terminate Christian Eriksen’s football contract by mutual consent

The 34-year-old has been recovering from an on-pitch collapse in June during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine.

Azerbaijan pardons French national jailed for spying

The move comes after the EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs following what diplomats described as pressure from Baku.

Board of Peace plans $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction as Israel kills seven

Violations against Palestinians in Gaza continue even as world leaders call on Israel to adhere to ceasefire deal.