EU condemns Serbia’s ministers for attending funeral of war criminal Mladic
EU leaders condemn Serbian officials' presence at Ratko Mladic's funeral as a failure to confront past war crimes.
UK imposes ban on goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
The UK has announced a trade ban on goods made in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
The Verge
Meta bets on AI agent Muse to catch up in AI race
Meta is making another push to bring artificial intelligence to the masses with Muse, a personal assistant it says can put AI in the hands of virtually anyone. ...
UK bans goods from Israeli West Bank settlements: What that really means
Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said the ban represents a 'comprehensive reset' of UK's policy on Israel.
FIFA accused of ‘abusive conduct’ over women’s football calendar in Europe
European Leagues body first filed complaint to the European Commission to protect men's players in October 2024.
The Tempe 57: A father’s fight for justice after Greece’s worst train crash
An immigrant father who lost his son in the 2023 Tempe train crash leads a protest movement in his search for justice.
TechCrunch
Mistral raises €3B as sovereign AI becomes big business
The French AI lab has raised €3 billion at a €21 billion valuation in a Series D round led by Samsung, Scaleup Europe and PSG Equity.
Yemen’s reignited war fuels a new wave in child recruitment
Yemeni government and Houthi forces are engaged in a new round of fighting.
TechCrunch
A hacker stole $340M in a crypto heist, then returned most of it
The latest heist is one of the largest thefts of cryptocurrency to date.
TechCrunch
Nuclear startup Bluecore Energy raises $50M seed round, just two months after launch
Bluecore Energy announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $50 million seed round — just months after raising a $10 million pre-seed and coming out of stealth.
One year on from Nepal protests, have Gen Z demands been met?
It has been a year since Nepal's youth protested against corruption, prompting a leadership change.
Wired
Richard Kelly on Donnie Darko at 25: ‘It’s a Miracle That Any Movie Gets Made’
The director discusses his debut novel, staying true to an artistic vision, and the absurd line of dialogue from Donnie Darko he believes will find its way into...
Ars Technica
EV batteries last longer than drivers feared
Study suggests used vehicles can retain about 90% of original usable battery capacity after 150,000 km.
Video: Germany says ICJ lacks jurisdiction in Nicaragua genocide case
Germany is seeking to have Nicaragua’s Gaza genocide case thrown out at the International Court of Justice.
Video: Saudi–Russia Press Conference in Moscow: Key Takeaways
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister is in Moscow for a joint Saudi Russian press conference.
Napoli’s Scott McTominay undergoes successful heart surgery
The midfielder, who will return to training in two weeks, will miss Wednesday's Champions League game against Arsenal.
Macklemore defends ‘Free Palestine’ call after Ed Sheeran concert backlash
Macklemore is facing backlash from pro-Israel groups after saying ‘Free Palestine’ while opening for Ed Sheeran.
The Verge
A new class action lawsuit questions whether Anthropic broke the law by misleading power users
Anthropic says power users are key to its business - it's prioritized them even when it means cutting off other popular applications, like OpenClaw. But some of...
5 Pillars UK
UK sanctions Israeli settlers but Miliband declares ‘unwavering’ support for Israel
Britain has formally declared Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory unlawful and announced sanctions targeting illegal settlements — but Foreign Secretar...
Manipur musician killed in Indian capital, reviving racism concerns
The guitarist's killing leads to an outcry, exposing decades of racial discrimination faced by northeastern communities.
The Verge
Nintendo isn’t scared of GTA VI
There's never really been a game like Grand Theft Auto VI before, one that has completely altered the lineup of games around it. Everyone, it seems, is scared o...
TechCrunch
Poseidon Aerospace lands $60M ahead of first pilotless test flight
The startup is trying to rethink the economics of cargo aircraft by removing pilots from the equation entirely.
Liverpool announce five-year shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines
The deal is reportedly worth more than $405m, which would place it among the most lucrative in the Premier League.
Qatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘unconditionally’ is a priority
Qatar's Foreign Ministry says Doha working towards diplomatic solutions to end US war on Iran.
UK announces sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements
Britain will introduce an import ban on goods from Israeli settlements, Ed Miliband tells parliament.
Ars Technica
With another huge infusion of cash, Stoke Space goes even bigger
The space economy will grow exactly as fast as we can launch rockets.
Sudan’s healthcare system on brink of collapse, MSF warns
More than a third of Sudan's health facilities are nonoperational as aid cuts deepen crisis, medical charity says.
The Verge
Tesla Cybercab doesn’t have any manual controls — but it does have a virtual joystick
The Tesla Cybercab is notable for what it lacks, namely a steering wheel and pedal. By design, there is no way for this vehicle to be manually controlled - or s...
The Verge
The White House pulls its racist Tetris clone
“Build the Wall” was pulled days after the White House launched its “arcade.” | Screenshot: The Verge The White House has taken down its racist Tetris ripoff da...
BRICS summit may be the only place another Iran ceasefire can be built
Its members and partners have brokered every ceasefire so far and hold the relationships needed to build the next one.