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The Best Soundbars (2026): Sonos, LG, TCL, Bose, and More
I tested soundbars of all shapes and sizes—these are the best for clear dialogue, booming bass, and realistic surround sound.
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AI Leaders Are Calling for a Slowdown. Trump’s Team Says It’s on Them
Sam Altman and Elon Musk this weekend backed a call for restraint, after Dario Amodei called on Washington to slow AI development. Donald Trump, meanwhile, want...
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Sexually Explicit Deepfake Sites Target 100-Plus Politicians in Europe
An analysis of 160 deepfake websites reveals politicians in 22 countries appear on them. Nearly all of them are women.
Strait of Hormuz talks postponed due to Yemen events, says Iran
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran does not interfere in Yemeni affairs.
US may be ‘forced to intervene’ in the Red Sea
US may be 'forced to intervene' in the Red Sea
Ammonia gas leak in Jordan’s Aqaba industrial area injures 11 people
State news channel, Al Mamlaka, says the southern port of Aqaba was evacuated as a precaution.
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Roborock Qrevo 2 Review (2026): A New Budget Vacuum King?
Roborock's more affordable vacuum did well on corners and navigating my home, but thresholds and small objects remain a challenge. Still, it's a good vacuum for...
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Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds (2026): Bose, Apple, Samsung, Beats, and More
I’ve tested dozens of wireless earbuds. These are the best for when you want to tune out the world, wherever you are.
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A College Girl Was Exploited on Camera. A Network of Anonymous Men Got to Work
Maddie Kowalski is one of countless young women who’ve had their lives destroyed by the burnerverse, a loosely connected online community of sports fans. Now sh...
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How to Travel Around Vietnam: Trains, Buses, Motorbikes and Car Rentals Compared
The Quick Answer Ask ten people who’ve travelled Vietnam which transport option is best, and expect ten different answers – because there isn’t one. Trains are ...
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The four-hour-long Elon Musk documentary might be preaching to the choir
It makes sense that Musk is a long film. The latest from Alex Gibney, who has previously directed documentaries about Theranos and Steve Jobs, is an impressivel...
At least one dead, 25 missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Greece
At least 51 people rescued as search operation continues off the island of Gavnos near Crete.
Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia
Yemeni government forces have advanced in western Taiz after successfully repelling a Houthi offensive.
Lamine Yamal says he ‘deserves’ Ballon d’Or but Mbappe his main rival
'Mbappe and I are the two best in the world,' Yamal says before claiming he'd deserve to win the prestigious award.
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Microsoft says ‘people matter more than AI’ following safety concerns
Microsoft is publishing a 37-page "humanist AI code of conduct" today, amid growing safety concerns over AI model progress. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called fo...
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‘I Like My Big Rat Wife’: Meet the People Using Chatbots to Write Custom Fiction
While the publishing industry frets over how authors are using AI, many readers are taking things into their own hands.
South Korean officials decry ‘worst ever’ Asian Games accommodation
Organisers in Japan say they had 'neither the manpower nor the budget' to deal with the accommodation shortage.
Video: Panicked voters scramble in Philippines polling station shooting
Gunshots were heard at a polling station in the Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region of the southern Philippines.
Fashion industry leader wrestles PETA activists
Fashion industry leader wrestles PETA activists
Why Bangladesh has lost 1,000 lives to measles despite record vaccine drive
The nation has administered 20mn vaccines since April, but past slipups have led to a mounting death toll, say analysts
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What happens after a town de-Flocks
Demonstrators hold a banner against Flock security cameras during a protest outside the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US, on Wednes...
US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports
Board of trustees recommends that the main building be closed immediately due to costs, US newspaper reports.
The Zionist dream of a state stretching from the Mediterranean to Iraq
The story of the idea of a 'Greater Israel' and the Americans who want it to be a reality
Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine
Some 750,000 settlers live across more than 500 illegal settlements and outposts, as Israeli pogroms hit record highs.
Indonesia intensifies search for 129 people missing after ship capsizes
Officials say more than 600 rescuers battle stormy seas in search for missing people.
Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases
Demonstrators burn tyres and block highways as protests over increased fuel prices grip Syrian cities.
Residents help battle forest fires threatening homes in Ecuadorian capital
Residents join firefighters battling forest fires that are threatening residential areas in Quito, Ecuador.
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar labels Gaza genocide film 'vile' after it wins Venice Film Festival recognition.
Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens
Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.
Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial election
Genta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.