Manchester United scouted Mbappe but didn’t sign him, says Ryan Giggs

Former United assistant coach reveals his pursuit of a teenage Mbappe after a tip-off from a French scout.

Snapchat takes aim at Partiful with new event-planning features

Snapchat says the new features can be used to organize everything from birthday celebrations and sporting events to study sessions and weekend hangouts.

Defense tech Mach Industries doubles valuation to $3.7B in 3 months

The buzzy startup raised $600 million in its Series C round.

The Trump loyalty test: Will his supporters ever disagree with him?

The Trump loyalty test: Will his supporters ever disagree with him?

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is over half off at under $20

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is fast and capable. | Image: The Verge Looking to take full advantage of your 4K television, but your current streaming stick doesn’t...

REVIEW: Tommy Robinson: Where’s the Money Gone?

From stoking unrest to producing shoddy documentaries while profiteering off of the back of jailed supporters and victims of grooming, the Channel 4 documentary...

Hundreds of thousands lack adequate shelter at Sudan’s Tawila camp

Insufficient aid and shelter increase hardship for displaced in Tawila, as malnutrition and disease spread rapidly.

At least 25 dead after cargo ship catches fire in China

Fire breaks out on ship being repaired in the port of Qingdao, eastern China.

25 years after 9/11: Muslims became the ‘suspect community’ — but we became stronger too

Twenty-five years after 9/11 unleashed the War on Terror, Muslims remain under unprecedented attack — but the pressure has also forged a stronger, more confiden...

Algeria says cutting diplomatic ties with UAE

This is a breaking news story.

European founders and VCs urge lawmakers ‘to get EU Inc right’

Amid negotiations for a new EU-wide corporate status, an open letter signed by unicorn founders and investors warns that 'EU Inc' shouldn’t be watered down.

Is Egypt’s Hamza Abdelkarim set to be Barcelona’s next breakout star?

Four goals in five games made the 18-year-old striker Barcelona's top scorer during preseason.

Israel will never stop me speaking up for Palestine

Israel’s decision to bar British MPs exposes how far it will go to avoid scrutiny over its treatment of Palestinians.

Calls grow for investigation after ICE attacks protesters

Calls grow for investigation after ICE attacks protesters

Electric air taxis get the green light for test flights in Texas

A new federal program to test the feasibility of electric, hybrid-electric, and autonomous aircraft kicks off today in Texas - before the rules governing this n...

US Army places $11M bet on Austin-based GPS alternative Tern

Tern has described its tech as "Google Maps for the battlefield."

Universal Music is launching an AI music platform with ElevenLabs

Universal Music Group is launching a new AI-powered platform that will allow users to draw from its catalog of licensed music to create song remixes, mashups, a...

Artemis II commander and pilot become NASA's first astronaut emeriti

"Artemis II is done."

The Houthis are testing the limits of Saudi restraint

Riyadh needs to restore deterrence without being pulled back into a prolonged Yemen war.

Where to preorder the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4

The iPhone Duo was the unequivocal star of Apple's "Surprise and shine" event, but not for people who were mostly paying attention for news on wearables. Thankf...

Wolverine on the PS5 goes back to a simpler (and bloodier) style of action game

Marvel's Wolverine captures just how angry its lead character is. The latest PS5 exclusive from Spider-Man developer Insomniac, Wolverine is a straightforward a...

Sure, Meta’s AI Muse works, but it sure creeps me out

I turned my Muse assistant into a purple cat. | Screenshot: The Verge Meta has launched its new Muse assistant, marking the company's first real foray into AI-p...

Best Bluetooth Speaker (2026): JBL, Sonos, Marshall, and More

I tested portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from pocket to party-sized.

IAEA accuses Iran of ‘noncompliance’: Why, and what now?

Nuclear watchdog has gone more than a year without inspecting key sites; Iran says US attacks have made access unsafe.

Hong Kong court rules Dow Jones tried to stop journalist taking union role

Dow Jones was acquitted of the charge of dismissal over Selina Cheng's leadership role.

‘Killmonger Locs’ Are Everywhere in Video Games. This Artist Is Sick of It

The Black Panther villain’s hairstyle has become a default for Black video game characters because it’s easy to code. Danielle Udogaranya is changing that.

How Ukraine’s deepest attack in Russia, on Arctic gas, signals new reach

Long-range Ukrainian drones hit Russia's key gas plants, raising questions about the conflict's next phase.

Another big James Talarico interview is punted to YouTube due to FCC threats

Jimmy Kimmel will be interviewing Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico "under unusual circumstances," posting the interview directly to YouTube, rat...

9 Windows Laptops That Give MacBooks a Run for Their Money

Windows laptops have never been so good, and they’re only going to get better as we move through 2026.

Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI

When iOS 27 arrives, it will bring with it a fully revamped assistant for your iPhone.