The AI military complex: Which are the main companies in it?
Billions of dollars are flowing into a handful of companies now leading the AI transformation of militaries.
The Verge
Nvidia, Microsoft launch open AI security alliance – without OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic
Nvidia on Monday said it is joining forces with Microsoft, SpaceX, IBM, and other tech companies to build and share open-source AI security tools. The new Open ...
The Verge
With smart glasses, Meta holds all the cards but fails to play them well
We’re leaning in with the playing card metaphor. Across New York City, London, and Washington, DC, ads for Meta's smart glasses have been plastered over with sa...
Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time
The Tour triumph marks the Slovenian's third win in a row and draws him level with four others on the all-time list
German arms export licences for Israel surge with focus on sub project
A dramatic rise in export permissions marks the latest twist in Germany's approach to ally Israel.
Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after deadly Caspian Sea strike
Abbas Araghchi says the Ukrainian attack on the Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea 'cannot go unanswered'.
Climate change presents new threat to Philippines’ UNESCO rice terraces
Limited government resources undercut efforts of Ifugao people to safeguard heritage site from extreme weather effects.
Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats
The fight over refugee representation has revived longstanding questions about democracy, autonomy and political power.
Protests erupt in Libya’s Tripoli as anger grows over power cuts
Protesters shut roads and ministries in Tripoli as a civil disobedience campaign over power cuts spreads to more areas.
Firefighters battle wildfires in Spain’s eastern Castellon province
Wildfires in Spain’s Castellon region have burnt more than 4,300 hectares and forced 15,000 residents to evacuate.
Thousands march in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid election unrest
Thousands gathered in Rawalakot before marching towards Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Sudan’s army claims control of major highway linking Khartoum and el-Obeid
Capture of Al Sadarat highway will help the Sudanese army block the RSF's push to seize el-Obeid in North Kordofan.
Vendor’s livestream captures chaos as gunfire erupts at Seattle Center
A vendor livestreaming from the Bite of Seattle festival captured the moment shots rang out near the Space Needle.
Sudan’s army regains control of highway linking Khartoum with El Obeid
Sudan's army says it has regained full control of Al Sadarat highway linking Khartoum to El Obeid
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks, killing 10, including child in Chernihiv
Kyiv says Russian strikes killed six, including a child at a supermarket, as Moscow says Ukrainian strikes killed four.
Firefighters battle to contain wildfires still burning near Bordeaux
Wildfires in southwestern France are continuing to burn near the city of Bordeaux.
Why Mali’s northern conflict has entered a dangerous new phase
A separatist–al-Qaeda alliance has shifted the balance of power in northern Mali and complicated efforts to end the war.
Massive iceberg capsizes off the coast of Greenland
A massive iceberg capsized off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland flipping with force to reveal its jagged underside.
Ebola infections in DR Congo surge to 3,200, with 1,405 deaths
Cases surged by 1,000 in just just 10 days as outbreak continues to spread across five provinces.
Lebanese return to homes of rubble left by Israel in so-called pilot zones
Lebanon's army has accused Israel of bulldozing homes and hindering its efforts to escort residents to 'pilot zones'.
Guterres tours Syria’s notorious ‘Assad Prison’ in Sednaya
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured the notorious former ‘Assad prison’ in Sednaya.
TechCrunch
Are brain waves the next unlock for physical AI?
Forget YouTube videos—frontier physical AI models need multiple camera angles, dense annotation, and soon, brain wave readings.
Iran war live: Tehran halts retaliatory strikes after pause in US attacks
The US has paused its two-week bombing campaign against Iran, prompting Tehran to suspend its retaliatory attacks.
Khamenei ties US-Iran peace deal to Israel ending attacks on Lebanon
Iranian supreme leader's intervention comes amid reports of halt to attacks and renewed diplomacy between US and Iran.
Trump’s border czar probes possible vetting failures after ICE shooting
ICE officer under review for alleged mental health struggles, violent behavior amid deadly shooting case in Maine.
What’s causing the unprecedented wildfires in Europe?
France and Spain have deployed thousands of firefighters, and neighbouring countries have sent help.
Israeli government nods to international stabilisation force in Gaza
The ISF, to be staffed by 'friendly countries', will operate in areas outside of Israel's military control.
TechCrunch
Can Apple make smart glasses that aren’t a constant privacy threat?
As Apple prepares to launch its first smart glasses, the company may also be wrestling with how to address consumer privacy concerns.
Palestinians hope international peace force can rebuild Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza cautiously welcome Israel’s approval for an international stabilisation force to enter the strip.
US and Iran hit pause on strikes for second day
The relative calm comes amid reports of renewed efforts to restore diplomatic talks.