‘Our fight is to fix the system’: India protesters demand accountability
India's Cockroach Janta Party led weeks of protests over exam paper leaks.
Which Middle East nations have nuclear programmes, and how were they built?
Saudi Arabia aims to join the region's nuclear club after it signs a deal with the US.
The Verge
Amazon puts Luna cloud-streamed games like Fallout 4 inside Prime Video
The new strategy that Amazon gaming exec Jeff Gattis talked to The Verge about last month is getting clearer now that Prime Video has added a new Games tab on F...
Cricket: No Ashes 2027 Tests to take place in the north of England
England will not host Australia at Old Trafford or Headingley.
EU hits Google with new $1bn fine, saying it broke digital antitrust rules
The fine is part of a major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels which says it is seeking to ensure fair competition.
Wired
22 Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials (2026)
Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.
The Verge
Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders
Xbox Insiders can stream games from their libraries for free in ad-supported streaming sessions starting today. The free streaming sessions are limited to games...
Engadget
GoPro Wireless Mic System review: An audio upgrade with fixable flaws
GoPro's Wireless Mic System nails the basics, but it has some frustrating flaws.
Can Iran withstand new pressure from the US?
After a truce, the US has returned to war with Iran. Alex Gatopoulos looks at what’s different this time
Iraq PM heads to Iran: Can Baghdad redefine its relationship with Tehran?
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaid is visiting Tehran after a high-profile meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Engadget
Uber lays off 10 percent of its customer service team in favor of using AI
Uber's global customer service network has been hit by layoffs in favor of AI.
Several killed as Ukraine, Russia trade attacks deep behind the front line
Four have been killed by Russian strikes in Ukraine, while four others died in Russia and Crimea, according to reports.
Why a North Sea oilfield is emerging as British PM Burnham’s big test
Reports suggesting the new British PM might allow drilling in the North Sea have excited Donald Trump, divided locals.
Wired
The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026)
Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026: What to know about the tournament
Tournament format, venues, title favourites, groups, prize money and players to watch at the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco.
Ars Technica
White House report says Trump can usher in a "new golden age" of science
The resulting report is a near-random mixture of real problems and grievances.
Engadget
Europe hits Google with $1 billion fine for boxing-out rivals
Europe has hit Google with a $1 billion fine for illegally abusing its search engine dominance.
Rubio says US policy on Iran is ‘a head for an eye’
Rubio says US policy on Iran is ‘a head for an eye’
Right-wing Israeli groups storm Al-Aqsa as Palestinians barred from worship
Israeli police barred Palestinians from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque as more than 2,300 right-wing Israelis entered.
Wired
The Best MagSafe Wallets for Your Everyday Carry (2026)
The slim and convenient magnetic wallets you’ll actually want stuck to the back of your phone.
Ars Technica
I wanted a clock that never needed setting. Things escalated.
Sure, maybe your clock has a backup battery, but mine has a deployment pipeline!
The Verge
Amazon’s best 4K streaming sticks are up to 40 percent off
There’s no shortage of great shows and movies to watch, but discovering something new isn’t always easy. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Plus and Fire TV Stick 4K Max...
The Verge
The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be
It's impossible to talk about a new Xbox game without also talking about the state of Xbox. Microsoft's gaming division is in freefall: Recent headlines are dom...
TechCrunch
Experts say exploiting Anthropic’s Fable isn’t how Kimi K3 got so good
"I don't think you get a model this strong and this quickly on the heels of Fable doing strictly distillation," one expert told TechCrunch.
Wired
The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters
The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would be a huge boon for data centers...
Norway to make formal complaint to FIFA over Balogun red card saga
FIFA overturned the suspension for a red card for the USA forward at the World Cup after a request from President Trump.
Wired
America’s Hot Hybrid Summer
Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.
Wired
10 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic
Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
Wired
People Are Getting Off to Porn About ICE Raids
MAGA-coded adult content playing off immigration crackdowns, white supremacy, and obeying the “natural order” is finding rabid audiences on X.