Guatemala issues second-highest ‘danger’ alert after Fuego volcano erupts

Fuego, one of the region's most active volcanoes, has erupted repeatedly in recent years, forcing mass evacuations.

US buys yen to stop Japan from wrecking America’s bond market

Japan is the largest foreign holder of US Treasuries, and its currency – the yen – is in trouble. The yen recently hit a 40-year low against the US dollar. The ...

Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel

A major wildfire swept through Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel, prompting authorities to close Highway 6.

Migrants stranded in Ceuta hope for a better future

Longing for asylum, people from countries such as Sudan, Somalia and Mali are faced with an uncertain future.

Tom DeLay helped create TV ownership cap—he says Trump FCC has no authority to repeal it

Congress set ownership limit at 39%, but FCC claims authority to kill the rule.

Spotify expands AI remix and covers project with Merlin partnership

Spotify says Merlin, which represents more than 30,000 independent labels and distributors, has joined Universal Music Group in backing its upcoming AI-powered ...

More key FIFA staff break ranks as Infantino’s World Cup plan faces mutiny

Battle lines being drawn within FIFA as key figures break ranks with President Gianni Infantino over failed selloff.

Texas halts new data centers as governor calls for audits

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused new data center development until an audit has been completed.

Walmart completes its acquisition of TV advertising company Vibe.co

The acquisition, which was first announced in June, brings Vibe.co into Walmart Connect, Walmart's connected TV advertising platform.

Qatar says indirect talks continue to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Qatar FM spokesman Dr. Majed al-Ansari says indirect talks are continuing to avoid further regional escalation.

Oil companies heist is so blatant even Trump is complaining

Ecocidal oil companies are raking in so much money that even the most corrupt American president in history – Donald Trump – has to make a public show of disapp...

Landmark Deal Would Officially Add Laser Weapons to US Army Arsenal

Facing a growing drone threat, the Pentagon is poised to sign a first-of-its-kind contract for “Enduring High Energy Lasers”—and make directed energy weapons an...

‘Palliative and social care must be fixed before assisted dying debate’

Andy Burnham has said that the debate on assisted dying shouldn’t happen until palliative and social care are improved. Speaking to Sky News reporter Sam Coates...

Elon Musk spends half his time talking robots and AI on Tesla earnings calls

An analysis of the last seven years of Tesla earnings calls shows just little attention Musk pays to Tesla's car business.

Lawyers’ statement on Miller’s anti-Zionism win shows Bristol appeal smashed

Academic David Miller’s explosive win this morning against Bristol University’s attempt to overturn an employment tribunal finding has shown how comprehensively...

Drone appears to stalk man before exploding

A drone was seen following a man at a minibus-turned-market in Kherson, southern Ukraine, before exploding on Tuesday.

Telegram CEO says an extortionist planted CSAM in a chat to get it pulled from the App Store

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov blames an extortionist for planting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in a public chat to get the app temporarily removed from Apple's...

Trump admin "aware" of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting

Federal officials will update the outbreak sometime "this week," a spokesperson said.

Host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit Week in Boston

Want to tap into the energy of 1,100+ startup founders, investors, and tech leaders descending on Boston for the Founder Summit 2026 on June 9? Host your own Si...

Islamophobic journalist Rod Liddle dies aged 66

The British newspaper columnist Rod Liddle, whose decades-long career was marked by repeated accusations of Islamophobia, racism and minimising paedophilia, has...

Photos: Thousands in Gaza City join mass funeral for 112 Palestinians

Bodies wrapped in Palestinian flags carried through the streets in one of the largest funerals since war on Gaza began.

2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X proves code is as important as hardware

Chevy's 721-hp hybrid ups the ante with few compromises, but at a steep cost.

Campaigners demand Andy Burnham delivers Autism Strategy

Disabled campaigners have written to Andy Burnham to demand he immediately establishes a new autistic-led Autism Strategy ahead of the Autumn Budget. Deliver fo...

Beirut port blast anniversary overshadowed by new wave of destruction

As much of southern Lebanon lies in ruins due to Israeli attacks, residents struggle once again to rebuild their lives.

FIFA denies Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup selloff

FIFA refutes report that its President Gianni Infantino sought Donald Trump's backing after failed World Cup selloff.

Why are oil companies posting record profits amid Iran war disruption?

Big Oil companies have bagged astronomical profits as the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Apple says more ex-employees may have taken confidential data to OpenAI

Apple says its trade secrets investigation into OpenAI has widened. In a new court filing, Apple claims additional former staff may have retained or accessed co...

Spotify now has over 300M subscribers

Notably, the company saw its subscriber base swell by 9% in the second quarter despite raising prices in several regions this year.

Spanish PM Sanchez faces criticism as EU meets over Ceuta crossings

The vast majority of migrants have left the North African enclave and returned to Morocco.

How an OpenAI influencer trip backfired

The brand trip is a right of passage for influencers. It's a mark of legitimacy that a sponsor wants to invite them on an all-expenses-paid vacation, often with...