Trump threatens Iran strikes after attack on US base in Jordan

”It’s our turn.” President Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran “very hard” following an attack on US forces in Jordan

Discover what’s next for AI, from the SaaS reckoning to the agent security gap, at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the AI Stage is back to dig into the single hottest topic in the community for the past few years, presented by Google for Startups.

Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng left the company citing health reasons, then joined OpenAI

Weng previously served as the VP of AI Safety Research at OpenAI.

Winamp aims for a comeback with a new music player powered by Deezer

Winamp is preparing to relaunch with a Deezer-powered premium music service, betting its nostalgic brand and a new all-in-one music player can stand out in toda...

It Looks Like Nothing Can Dent MAGA’s Support for ICE

Despite weeks of renewed press coverage and controversy around ICE, Donald Trump’s supporters appear to be standing by the agency no matter what.

Musk went to “war,” sought jail time for X ad boycotts—but case ends with a whimper

Advertisers agreed to “reset” relationship with X.

Green Manchester candidate vows review of police role in raids, if elected

Greater Manchester Green mayoral candidate Geraldine Coggins has announced that she would join Green-led London councils in Lambeth and Lewisham in commissionin...

Save Up to $100 on Apple’s Newest AirPods (2026)

Save up to $100 on Apple’s latest AirPods models before prices go back up.

Videos show aftermath of US-Saudi strikes on Iraq PMF bases

US and Saudi forces launched coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) bases

Trump’s attorney general pick faces possible Republican roadblock

Todd Blanche, Trump's former defence lawyer, has faced scrutiny over his alleged loyalty to the US president.

Algeria elects first-ever woman speaker of parliament

Khalida Boufedeche of the National Liberation Front has become the first-ever woman speaker of Algeria’s parliament.

How is Islamabad handling crisis in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

Fatal confrontations between security forces and protesters have marred local elections.

Who wins and who loses after US bans foreign robots?

Government ban on foreign-made robots may hinder instead of help US robotics.

James Comey’s lawyers say US government distorted details in seashell case

Case centres on social media post featuring seashells that prosecutors allege is a reference to killing President Trump.

New investigation shows how an Israeli settler escaped justice

A Palestinian rights' group found that an Israeli settler killed Awdah Hathaleen but is still escaping justice.

Ice cream for education: Gaza cafe raises funds for studies

In war-torn Gaza, a group of Palestinian students opened Flora, an ice cream shop and cafe, to pay university fees.

The Hugging Face AI break-in, as told through an increasingly committed bear metaphor

Another way to think about the whole thing is to picture a bear at a campsite. (Really, we are going there.)

Comcast store punished low sales by smashing pies in workers' faces, lawsuit claims

Comcast, accused of negligence, says lawsuit mischaracterized alleged events.

Customize Ars your way with an Ars Pro subscription

Ars Pro subscribers get customizable layouts along with no ads and no trackers.

Super‑welterweight unification set to headline Birmingham

Mikaela Mayer has declared her upcoming world title unification bout with Chantelle Cameron will be the female fight of the year, as the pair prepare to headlin...

Which of Dyson’s 2026 Vacuum Models Is the Best?

Curious if you should get Dyson’s new 2026 stick vacuums or stick to the older ones? I tested five models, old and new, to find out for you.

Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush

The ambush is part of a rapid surge in cross-border attacks along Kenya's northern frontier.

Police charge Reform councillor over ‘Nigerian community’ comments

Northumbria Police have charged Reform councillor Glenn Gibbins. Gibbins attracted attention over his comments relating to Nigerian people, with this controvers...

Hindus take holy dip in India’s rivers on sacred holiday

Footage shows tens of thousands of Hindu devotees bathing in India’s Ganga and Saryu rivers to mark Guru Purnima.

Claude Opus 5 became downright ruthless when tasked with running a vending machine

Andon Labs' latest vending machine simulation shows Opus 5 lied and colluded its way to become the best AI capitalist ever.

Bordeaux wildfire battle continues amid extreme heat

Firefighters are on high alert in France as scorching temperatures and winds threaten to fuel wildfire west of Bordeaux

UK ‘Sovereign AI fund’ does no due diligence on copyright breaches

The UK’s new fund for investing in AI ventures does zero due diligence on whether companies receiving cash use copyrighted work without permission. The revelati...

Dr Anthony Fauci pleads the Fifth at Covid hearing

Dr Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.

It’s Frighteningly Easy to Jailbreak Some Frontier AI Models

I watched a new tool try to get around the model safeguards of four major frontier companies. You might be surprised by how they performed.

Microsoft confirms Copilot ‘super app’ coming this year

Microsoft is working on an AI "super app" that combines Copilot's chat, coding, and agentic capabilities. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Sa...