Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdown
More than 77,000 visa overstayers face detention or departure as Australia cracks down on immigration violations.
Could this economic squeeze sway US voters?
Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power.
New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
Leopardus tilcayo is the first new living cat species named and described in more than a century.
Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises
Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.
Critics in meltdown over US cheese giant Tillamook halal label
Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labelling.
Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb
Italy's defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.
Drone attacks by Colombian armed groups more than double in early 2026
Civilians are caught in the crossfire of drone attacks between armed groups and government forces.
US Veteran told he is ‘embarrassing’ uniform over Israeli bonds stance
A veteran was told he is ‘embarrassing’ his uniform for protesting Palm Beach County’s $1B investment in Israel bonds.
Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability
UNSC meeting on Syria turned into a heated debate between Israel and Turkiye over troops in Syrian territory.
UN findings show US strikes on Minab could be war crimes
UN-backed human rights experts say the US committed possible war crimes when it launched two strikes.
White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE
The ex-Oklahoma state trooper’s nomination had stalled in the Senate as ICE faced growing scrutiny over its operations.
Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture
Former Syrian official sentenced to 60 years in US prison for torturing prisoners under al-Assad's regime.
Tunisia floods disrupt capital as heavy rain traps motorists and residents
Recurring floods disrupt daily life in Tunis, raising questions about drainage, transport and flood preparedness.
Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move
Tehran gives Swedish official 48 hours to leave as Iran says Stockholm is bowing down to outside pressure.
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Khosla-backed Mazama Energy just raised $135M to drill deeper into super-hot-rock geothermal
Geothermal startup Mazama is drilling three miles underground to tap superhot rock, with one well capable of generating 15 MW of electricity 24/7.
Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran, tanker hit in Hormuz
Trump says he faces a 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' his Iranian foes, adding that 'anything could happen'.
Migrant crossings to Europe by sea drop sharply amid heightened risks: IOM
More than 2,200 migrants died or vanished at sea in 2026, despite declining crossings into Europe, says IOM.
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Crusoe raises $3.9B to build massive data centers and small modular “AI factories”
The round values the data center giant at $30.9 billion.
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Google DeepMind launches institute to widen the AGI debate
Google DeepMind just launched an institute to hash out the big AGI questions in public
US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left
Uranium project investment could mark a turning point in US-Niger and US-Canada relations.
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Amazon-owned Zoox’s 100-robotaxi limit in Nevada is about to disappear
An updated permit shows the 100-cap will expire later this month just as competition in Las Vegas heats up.
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PrismML hopes its tiny LLM could change how we all use AI
If AI lab PrismML isn't on your radar yet, it should be.
Ars Technica
RFK Jr. names 8 new members to influential preventive medicine task force
The USPSTF sets insurance coverage from preventive services, like colonoscopies.
Wired
Here’s What the AI Apocalypse Could Look Like
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss three possible AI doomsday scenarios, AI safety, and the unexpected bipartisan alliance forming against AI.
Russia election: Could other parties challenge United Russia?
Russians vote for the first time since 2022. Can opposition parties challenge Putin-backed United Russia in this vote?
TechCrunch
The FAA’s plan to fix air traffic? $875 million worth of AI
A new AI-based software program is being launched to help air traffic controllers better navigate their jobs as the crossing guards of America's skies.
Ars Technica
Small AI models let drones autonomously identify and attack battlefield targets
Scaleout deploys decentralized AI-driven learning to military bases and drones.
Trinidad and Tobago ends state of emergency amid pushback over mass arrests
Lawyers criticised mass arrests under emergency powers that allowed authorities to detain people without charge.
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Waymo says Singapore will be its next international robotaxi city
Waymo Ojai fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicle travels along a city street, San Francisco, California, August 20, 2026. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ...
US judge orders 30-day notice prior to any Kennedy Center physical changes
The ruling comes amid legal battle over Trump’s changes to the Kennedy Center, including his effort to rename it.