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.
Yemen’s Houthis target Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis say they have targeted oil facilities in Saudi Arabia owned by Aramco.
Bolsonaro’s son begins Brazil presidential bid with Netanyahu, Milei kudos
Right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro attracts foreign support, but struggles in polls ahead of matchup with Lula.
Iran war live: Tehran summons Ukraine diplomats over Caspian Sea attack
Tehran says the Ukranian attack killed at least one sailor and wounded another.
What’s behind the Israeli crackdown in the occupied West Bank?
Israeli forces intensify West Bank raids as settlers escalate attacks and settlement expansion accelerates.
Iran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on Caspian commercial vessel
Iran accuses Ukraine of attacking a Caspian vessel, killing one sailor and injuring another, calling it a criminal act.
Fire tears through Indonesian village in West Java
A fire has torn through a traditional village in the Sukabumi Regency of Indonesia's West Java province.
One dead, 14 injured as car reportedly strikes crowd at Berlin LGBTQ event
German police say they believe car drove into Tiergarten park, near the route of a Pride march, hitting several people.
Israeli forces target Gaza’s Al-Aqsa hospital
At least one person was killed and several injured when Israeli drones hit a group of Palestinians near Al-Aqsa hospital
What’s next for Venezuela’s path to recovery from devastating earthquakes?
The cost of reconstruction is expected to run into the tens of billions, even as the country faces numerous obstacles.
Israeli forces tear gas journalists reporting Nablus shootout
Israeli troops fired tear gas at Palestinians and journalists in Tal a day after a deadly shootout
How India’s ‘Cockroach’ protesters shook the Modi government
India’s Education Minister has resigned after 36 days of continuous protests by Cockroach Janta Party-led people.
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Warner Bros. lawsuit accuses Amazon of illegally poaching executives
The lawsuit will likely renew debates about whether term employment agreements are enforceable under California. law
Ars Technica
SDCC teaser gives us our first good look at Blade Runner 2099
Also: Forging the One Ring in Rings of Power S3 teaser; new Lanterns trailer; Spaceballs: The New One panel.
TechCrunch
The hacker who humiliated spyware makers and was never caught
An awe-inspiring hacktivist who hacked two controversial government spyware makers may be the most prolific hacker to have never gotten caught. What do we know ...
Head of Hamas-led police in northern Gaza killed by Israeli strike
Four other Palestinians were also killed by Israeli air strikes, and a policeman died from wounds sustained last week.
TechCrunch
Elon Musk’s Boring Company reportedly raising funding at a $20 billion valuation
Elon Musk's tunneling startup is reportedly in talks for a major new funding round.
At least 35 killed after two buses collide in eastern Syria
At least 35 killed after two buses collide in eastern Syria
Ebola deaths in DRC surge past 1,300 as virus ‘spreading like a wildfire’
The outbreak is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded and threatens to become the worst in history.
How Netanyahu gov’t media reforms risk deepening Israeli press bias
Critics decry Israel's sweeping media reforms, warning of further risks to press freedom and election integrity.
Why Epstein’s survivors are still fighting
Why Epstein's survivors are still fighting
Ars Technica
SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight
SpaceX will likely attempt to catch Starship back at the launch pad on its next flight.
TechCrunch
Kalshi demands Netflix take down trailer for ‘Prediction Games’ documentary
Kalshi claims the trailer is “defamatory” and contains “both fabricated documents and false and misleading statements.”
Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US
Gov't accuses IRIB of 'censorship' after parts of president's speech not aired; station rejects 'improper attributions'.
Worker dies during reconstruction of Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium
Barcelona offer condolences to family of a 54-year-old man who died during Camp Nou redevelopment after blow to head.