Is the US-Saudi nuclear deal on, or in limbo?
Trump's last-minute demand for Saudi normalisation with Israel has complicated the already sensitive deal.
The Verge
The tech-broification of American science has officially begun
Trump’s science adviser Michael Kratsios has no science background. | Image: Getty / The Verge The Trump administration unveiled the first "Genesis Mission" gra...
South African court pauses impeachment process against president
The 'Farmgate' scandal nearly cost President Cyril Ramaphosa the leadership of his African National Congress in 2022.
Wired
Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages
From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.
Andy Burnham’s Number 10 North changes the postcode, but not the politics
As Andy Burnham moves part of Downing Street to Manchester, Scotland and Wales are asking what it means for devolution.
Does this disappearing organ hold the secret of longevity?
Scientists are increasingly focused on the thymus, an immune gland that naturally becomes less active with age.
The Verge
What I track in a day
It’s a lot of stuff, generally. | Photo: Victoria Song / The Verge This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dis...
Wired
Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool
“I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI “disgusting” and “creepy.”
Wired
Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere
Analysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite a purported crackdown on the criminal org...
Israel’s illegal settlements are Europe’s credibility test
The EU has documented accelerating annexation. It must now use its collective power to confront it.
Four Palestinians killed as Israeli settlers raid occupied West Bank town
One Israeli was also killed near town of Tal in Nablus, according to Israel's Magen David Adom rescue services.
Kagi Brings Back Old-School Search, One Human-Made Website at a Time
If you’re tired of sponsored and AI-summarized search results, Kagi gives you a curated—and human-centric—way to find what you’re looking for.
Germany appoint Klopp as ex-Liverpool coach sought to lift World Cup blues
Jurgen Klopp last coached in 2024 at Liverpool but was Red Bull's Head of Global Football, leading Leipzig and New York.
Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on vessels for second day
The Philippine Coast Guard says 12 China Coast Guard vessels and three Chinese maritime militia vessels were involved.
Trump’s latest ‘forced labour tariffs’: Who’s been hit, how badly?
Countries accounting for almost all of the US's trade have been hit with tariffs between 10 and 12.5 percent.
Wired
Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It
After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local GOP pushed back strongly.
Wired
European researchers want to study social media’s harms but can’t get the data
EU law gives researchers unprecedented rights to scrutinize Big Tech. Researchers say Tik Tok, X, and Meta are still deciding who gets to look inside.
The Canary
Nine Lorry Loads Stolen Every Day in Britain and the Government Still Won’t Give Freight Crime Its Own Police Code
NaVCIS logged 3424 HGV cargo crime incidents in 2025, nine a day across a network that has no dedicated police crime code for any of it. A driver parks a loaded...
Major fire after Ukrainian strike on St Petersburg warehouse
A major fire broke out at a Wildberries e-commerce warehouse in St Petersburg after a Ukrainian drone attack.
US attacks Iran for 13th consecutive night
The US military says it has completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran.
Sooryavanshi 18-ball fifty tops ‘tremendous’ India T20 win against Zimbabwe
India beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores maiden India half-century.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders hold talks with gov’t as protests continue
Cockroach Janta Party protesters have stressed their demonstrations will continue until their demands have been met.
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces removal vote: What’s the case about?
ICC's 125 member states will vote by secret ballot Friday on the fate of Khan, who faces sexual misconduct allegations.
The Verge
Whack-a-drone
In Pasadena, California, there's a cute red brick courtyard where one storefront isn't like the rest. The glass doors open onto a sparse industrial hallway, whi...
US attacks Iran as Houthis allow Chinese ships to pass: What’s the latest?
The number of tanker crossings in the Strait of Hormuz dropped to lowest levels in two months on Thursday.
Real Madrid legend Ancelotti rivals Barcelona great Guardiola for Italy job
Former Man City and Barca boss Pep Guardiola is not the clear candidate for Italian job, as Carlo Ancelotti approached.
The Verge
TikTok’s protection of minors should not be opt-in, warns EU
TikTok has attracted the ire of the European Union over its protection of children who use the video sharing platform. The European Commission announced prelimi...
Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike over leaked medical entrance exams
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Facebook considers giving up and becoming TikTok
Facebook is planning some big changes to try and keep its users from jumping to rival social platforms like TikTok - changes that sound dubiously similar to bec...
Tehran slams Trump’s threat to use frozen Iranian assets as ‘incendiary’
President Trump says damages will be paid for by Iranian money that the US has 'in its possession, and controls'.