Election in Philippines’ Bangsamoro region ends in hung parliament

No party wins majority in parliamentary polls in southern Philippines' Muslim-majority region, unofficial results show.

What if social media isn’t hurting kids?

Two years ago, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt released his New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation. The book posits that the rise of social media a...

FBI’s Kash Patel defends hiring policy change on bestiality, prostitution

Policy change sparks heated Senate debate; critics question its timing amid challenges in attracting new FBI agents.

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Lucy Letby inquiry blames hospital for ‘complete failure’ to protect babies

Inquiry finds parents were kept in the dark as hospital hid Lucy Letby suspicions during secret reviews.

US democratic decline threatens global rule of law, report warns

Nearly half of US democracy indicators hit 50-year lows, accelerating global stability decline, warns new IDEA study.

Will Russia and Ukraine halt attacks on energy infrastructure?

Will Russia and Ukraine halt attacks on energy infrastructure?

Nitter and XCancel are dead (again) after X’s latest legal actions

The privacy-friendly services for viewing X posts without an account have gone dark again after X's escalated legal action.

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google have been in talks on AI safety for weeks

OpenAI confirms weeks of AI safety talks with Anthropic and Google DeepMind, as Trump's team dismisses safety concerns and pushes to keep pace with China.

China does not need to replace the US in the Gulf

It can gain leverage over the region without engaging in military overreach.

Who is Robert Kraft, pro-Israel billionaire who cancelled Macklemore?

Rapper Macklemore claims Kraft rallied other venue owners against his participation in Ed Sheeran's US tour.

Canada, the UK and Australia should investigate the WCK attack in Gaza

Israel has made clear it is unwilling to hold to account those responsible for the deaths of seven humanitarian workers.

AEO startup Profound hits unicorn valuation, raises $180M Series D 7 months after last round

Profound has raised a $180 million Series D at a $1.8 billion valuation, less than seven months after it raised a $96 million Series C.

Champions League final venues revealed: Munich 2028, Barcelona 2029

The Allianz Arena in Munich, home to Bayern, and Barcelona's Camp Nou will host the 2028-29 finals.

Wonder scores a $425 million partnership with DoorDash as it builds its food empire

Founded by veteran e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore, Wonder is slowly building a massive portfolio of restaurants and delivery companies.

Russia warns Denmark after near miss in Baltic Sea

Russian frigate narrowly misses Danish helicopter with flares.

Carney visits Europe: Can Canada seek refuge with the EU amid US trade war?

Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking a 'unique alliance' with Europe as transatlantic relations sour.

Former TikTok execs built an app that uses AI to teach you how to pose for a photo

Essentially a camera app, Superpose analyzes selfies or photos and generates four potential poses using AI.

Kia’s electric van lineup is getting more interesting with reveal of PV7

You may not know it, but minivans are making a comeback in the US. Look around, and you'll start to notice an uptick in these breadboxes on wheels. Sales were u...

Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as war with Houthis escalates

Riyadh has several military options, say analysts, but all of them carry risks, too.

Discover how to take your startup from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Learn how to scale your startup breakthrough from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 with scaling leaders, Adrian Macneil (Foxglove), John Macke...

Can the Houthis hold on to Yemen’s strategic western coast?

Houthi coastal advances face hurdles: geography, local resistance and fierce government counterattacks.

India ends free ride for larger transactions on its ubiquitous digital payments network

India will impose a 0.4% merchant fee on certain payments made through UPI starting October 15.

Evvy raises $40M as it seeks to further women’s health research with vaginal microbiome data

Women’s health company Evvy announced Tuesday a $40 million Series B led by Catalio Capital Management.

One of the best 3D printers for beginners is almost $100 off

The Centauri Carbon 2 stores the filament on the outside to fit the bowden tube in the build space. | Image: The Verge If the high price tag of premium 3D print...

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Last day to exhibit at Disrupt is Sept 18. 4 days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators and tech leaders October 13–15.

Who is NFL billionaire Robert Kraft?

Who is Robert Kraft, the Epstein-linked NFL billionaire and why did he get Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour?

What are ‘space weapons’, which US says it has deployed into orbit?

The rare announcement from Washington is expected to raise alarm among allies and adversaries alike, experts say.

Trump EPA moves to wipe out climate rules for power plants

EPA says power plant emissions have no material impact on climate change.

Bangladesh hands death sentences to 7 aides of ousted Prime Minister Hasina

Seven members of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League convicted of crimes including murder, provoking killings.