The Solution to the Power Grid's Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway
More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of more electrons.
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The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026)
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
Who is India’s new education minister?
India’s government has picked Pralhad Joshi as the new education minister after weeks of protests over exam scandals.
Japanese football legend ‘King Kazu’, 59, scores first goal in four years
The world's oldest professional footballer, Kazuyoshi Miura, scores as Fukushima United thrash Iwaki Furukawa 7-0.
Photos: Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes
As the flames approached the city of Bordeaux, 55,000 more people had to be evacuated from their homes overnight.
Israeli protesters denounce deadly settler violence
Dozens of Israeli activists protested in Tel Aviv against settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
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The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried
You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.
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Best GoPro Camera (2026): Compact, Budget, Accessories
You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
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Mosques under siege: Muslim leaders discuss security amid wave of far-right attacks
Mosque leaders gathered in Birmingham to brainstorm security strategies amid an alarming increase in far-right attacks on Islamic religious and community sites ...
The Cockroach Effect: Modi vs India’s Gen Z
Protests by India's Cockroach Janta Party suggest the young generation is becoming harder to intimidate and to silence.
Thousands rally against Tunisia’s president five years after power grab
Thousands marched in Tunisia’s capital to demand the resignation of President Kais Saied.
Becoming the story: Injured journalists battle to leave Gaza for treatment
Gaza journalists injured or battling illness during the war are demanding urgent medical evacuation abroad.
Israel debate boils over in the United States
How far have US politics - and media - really shifted on the topic of Israel?
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The vertical video takeover is here
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on all things vertical video, follow David Pierce. The...
Israel raids West Bank live: Dozens of Palestinians detained during assault
Incursions and arrests ongoing as terrified Palestinian residents brace for military and settler attacks.
Tour de France final stage shortened as emergency teams tackle wildfires
Sunday’s traditional stage in Paris has been shortened to reduce pressure on emergency services tackling wildfires.
Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers set fire to Al-Rahma Mosque in Qusra, near Nablus, as Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians
Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha agrees deal with Chile’s Colo Colo
The 40-year-old goalkeeper made global headlines after starring in Cape Verde’s historic run at the World Cup.
Joshua comes back twice to knock out Prenga and set up Fury showdown
Anthony Joshua survives two knockdowns by Albania's Kristian Prenga before winning the fight in the second round.
House of Hope: New film follows a Waldorf-inspired school in the West Bank
Documentary follows children under occupation and the couple who run a holistic primary school as Israel's war persists.
Typhoon Noul makes landfall in China, with hundreds of thousands evacuated
Noul hit southern Guangdong province and neighbouring Hong Kong, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region.
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At least 14 people have died as wildfires continue to devastate Spain. Two blazes merged into one massive fire.
New front in US-Iran war escalates as Houthis fire at Saudi oil facilities
Conflict also spreads to Caspian Sea as Tehran accuses Ukraine of a deadly attack on an Iranian vessel.
US military disables tanker accused of breaking the Iran blockade
The US military has released footage it says shows forces boarding one tanker.
Tunisians mark fifth year of emergency rule with calls for Saied to go
Thousands rally in Tunis calling for 'fall of the regime' five years since President Kais Saied suspended parliament.
Tehran summons Ukrainian diplomat after Kyiv bombs an Iranian ship
Iran has condemned a Ukrainian attack on one of its commercial vessels.
Can Zimbabwe’s mineral ambitions benefit smaller producers?
Zimbabwe wants to process more minerals at home, but smaller miners fear being left behind.
French wildfires trigger mass evacuations around Bordeaux
Around 200,000 people have been evacuated around Bordeaux as wildfires tear through southwestern France.
Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential bid with Milei support
Flavio Bolsonaro, son of disgraced former Brazilian President Jair, has launched his bid to unseat President Lula.
Israel arrests nine at Tel Aviv protest against West Bank settler violence
Protest group says at least 200 demonstrated in Israeli capital a day after major escalation of West Bank violence.