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.

Meta Failed to Catch Hundreds of AI Child Abuse Ads. Some Included Images of Real Kids

Images of real children—including a member of a European royal family—were used to create some of the 350 ads containing child sexual abuse. Lawmakers say they ...

Former Philippines lawmaker arrested for pocketing millions in flood aid

A former Philippine lawmaker was arrested for allegedly stealing millions of dollars intended for flood control.

Huddersfield barrister jailed for plotting violent revenge attack with gangster client

A barrister who plotted with a gangster client to track down and seriously injure a man who had shot him has been jailed for three years and three months. Samre...

Saudi-Houthi fighting in Yemen escalates: What happened, and what’s next?

Saudi Arabia promises firm retaliation after Houthi strikes injure 73 and disrupt energy facilities in southern cities.

Britain Is Spending Billions on Full Fibre. New Zealand Shows How to Get It Right

Britain’s broadband transformation is entering its most difficult phase. After years of investment by Openreach, Virgin Media O2, CityFibre and dozens of smalle...

Israeli forces kill Palestinian man and withhold his body near Nablus

Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man amid raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank.

As Sweden heads to polls, Israel and Palestine policies are on the ballot

With the left-wing coalition ahead in polling, the current right-wing government's policies could soon be up for debate.

Elderly Muslim couple found stabbed to death in Blackburn home

An elderly Muslim couple have been found stabbed to death at a home in Blackburn, with a man in his 40s arrested on suspicion of murder. Lancashire Police launc...

Pusheen’s first game is coming to Apple Arcade

Pusheen is getting her first game, and it will appear exclusively on Apple Arcade. Launching October 1st, Pusheen's Place lets you collect and care for more tha...

JBL’s soundbar with detachable rear speakers is over $300 off

A lot of people are split between getting a nice all-in-one soundbar or spending more for an option that includes rear satellites for immersive surround sound. ...

Saudi political analyst says ‘No prolonged war with the Houthis’

Khaled Batarfi, a Saudi political analyst, says the war with the Houthis will not be ‘prolonged’.

How NASA Testing Changed US Food Inspection Forever

In the early 20th century, public outcry following Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle led to stricter food safety protocols. NASA took them a step further.

‘Limit overshoot, peak, decline’: A new global goal for climate change?

The world agreed to limit temperature rises in 2015; that aim is proving impossible. Is it time for a course correction?

What to watch in the US’s New Hampshire and Rhode Island primary elections

Some of the US midterm election's biggest themes will play out in these New England states' most notable races.

Three paintings worth $10m stolen from Renoir Museum in southern France

The two thieves had attempted to steal a fourth painting, but abandoned it as they ran from the museum.

Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake launches in November

Link's next adventure now has a release date. During a Legend of Zelda stream for the franchise's 40th anniversary, Nintendo announced that the upcoming Ocarina...

A word with a woman who’s trying to pull off a crossbody phone strap

Form meets function? | Image: Peak Design Oh, this thing? It's just a crossbody strap. It's a fun and youthful way to carry your phone. It's all the rage with E...

How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran war

Washington is pressuring a reluctant Seoul to support its naval blockade of Iran; Tehran is threatening consequences.

SteelSeries’ pro-grade, wireless Xbox controller sure is expensive

SteelSeries moved the system-level Xbox buttons to the bottom of the controller. | Image: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge SteelSeries is a household name for many ...

Microsoft breaks another patch Tuesday record

Engineers at Microsoft typically enjoy a quieter summer to take vacations and spend time with family, as is common at many companies. But this year, the season ...

Google’s Atlas of the human genome could pave the way for new treatments

Google DeepMind has unveiled an AI tool that its scientists claim could help unravel the mysteries of the human genome and transform our understanding of biolog...

Gen AI Tools Are Now Being Used to Push ‘Slop Jihad’

A new generation of Islamic terror supporters are using AI to spread ‘Slop Jihad’ to new audiences on TikTok.

Insta360 X6 Review (2026): A Great 360 and Action Camera Hybrid

Insta360’s latest 360-degree camera uses larger sensors for better low-light performance and has a smaller body.

Kenya offers amnesty for migrants after Burundians rush to leave

Government spokesman urges undocumented nationals from other East African countries to formally register at embassies.

The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: All the news and trailers

The Legend of Zelda franchise turns 40 this year, and Nintendo has some news in store. The company is airing a Zelda-themed Direct on September 8th at 10AM ET (...

Intel CPUs are reportedly getting a 10 percent price hike in October

Intel's PC CPUs may get more expensive in a few weeks, with Digitimes reporting that Intel has a 10 percent price hike planned, following similar increases earl...

UK to announce trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements

UK to announce trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

7 Ideas to Consider When Investing in a Garden Office in Essex

The daily commute into London has never fully recovered, and plenty of Essex workers are glad of it. Trains from Shenfield and Billericay still fill up on Tuesd...

Adobe is trying to make its AI generators idiot-proof in Premiere

Suspenseful clock ticking… as you wait for AI to take your job. | Image: Adobe Adobe is overhauling how editors interact with AI in its Premiere professional vi...