Iran war’s $37bn price tag: Why does the Pentagon want $67bn more?
The US must rapidly replenish its stockpiles of weapons as the war on Iran rages on.
‘Creeping death’: Israel weaponises ‘Yellow Line’ to annex Gaza
Analysts and locals say the move mirrors what happened after the 1967 war with Israel's occupation of the West Bank.
The Verge
How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare
Showing off the new Samsung Galaxy Fold 8. | Photo: David Imel / The Verge Samsung's latest round of folding Galaxy Z phones and updated smartwatches were annou...
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Preorders for Samsung’s new Z Fold and Flip 8 come with up to $350 in gift cards
Samsung's newest foldables are here. At Galaxy Unpacked, the company announced the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. All three device...
Italy makes financial ‘exceptions’ in bid to hire Pep Guardiola as coach
Italy's football federation chief holds talks with Guardiola over vacant role, but appointment not yet confirmed.
Wired
The 13 Best Fans for Getting Through Sweaty Days (2026)
From powerful air movers and whisper-quiet pedestal models to options that double as misters, lamps, and air purifiers, these are the fans that impressed us mos...
Syrian people must not be failed again
Stabilising Syria means stabilising its economy. It urgently needs international support and a safer investment climate.
Trump ally Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination for Arizona governor
Biggs overwhelmingly defeats David Schweikert and will now face Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in November.
Ars Technica
Ukrainian drones deliver robots directly into battle by sea and air
Ukraine's battlefield surge of robots now features airdrops and beach assaults.
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Philips’ new smart toothbrush shows you where you didn’t properly brush
The latest addition to Philips' Sonicare line of smart electric toothbrushes could take the guesswork out of your brushing routine. The Next-Generation DiamondC...
US Secretary of State say Iran is in ‘a lot of trouble’
US Secretary of State say Iran is in ‘a lot of trouble’
Baulking at shipping sanctions, Greece balances Ukraine aid, fear of Russia
Sanctions on Russian LNG would hurt Greek shipping, argues Athens, but it also fears Moscow’s hybrid warfare.
Austria turns Adolf Hitler’s birthplace into police station
Austrian politicians hope the change will prevent neo-Nazis from visiting the building as a place of pilgrimage.
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Microsoft is bringing original Xbox games to PC
Microsoft is expanding its Xbox backward compatibility efforts today by bringing original Xbox games to PC. An early preview release will see four classic Xbox ...
Lebanese army deployed in ‘pilot zone’ as families wait to return home
Lebanese army deployed in ‘pilot zone’ as families wait to return home
Graphic evidence shown as D4vd murder hearing begins
Hearing in singer D4vd's murder case begins.
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Birmingham mother walks free after threatening to blow up primary school
A Birmingham mother who threatened to “blow up” a primary school, forcing almost 400 pupils into lockdown, has avoided prison after a judge ruled her case was “...
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AMD and Anthropic reach $5 billion AI infrastructure deal
AMD says it's going to invest up to $5 billion in Anthropic, while helping to expand the AI company's computing power, according to an announcement on Wednesday...
Wired
6 Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026)
The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
Wired
States Want ICE Agents to Show Their Faces. The Trump Administration Is Blocking Them
Federal lawyers say anti-mask laws would endanger immigration agents, citing an ICE face-recognition art project that doesn’t actually work.
Ukraine hits more warehouses of top Russian online retailer
Ukrainian drones have hit two more warehouses belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer Wildberries.
TechCrunch
Glow emerges from stealth at $1.2B valuation to challenge endpoint security in the AI era
Glow is targeting a new class of endpoint risks created by the rapid adoption of AI agents and developer tools inside enterprises.
Wired
A Teen Reporter Searched for His Community in the Epstein Files. Adults Freaked Out
An Instagram post turned one California student newspaper into a free-speech flash point. The students say they were just doing their homework.
America’s decades-old bipartisan consensus on Israel has been shattered
The Democratic establishment has faced growing pressure to change its stance on Israel. It has finally begun to do so.
Russia reports injuries after top online retailer Wildberries hit again
Company CEO says logistics centres in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk evacuated days after workers killed in earlier attack.
Ossoff challenges Hegseth on cost and duration of Iran war
Ossoff challenges Hegseth on cost and duration of Iran war
Wired
Flipper Busy Bar Review: An Expensive Focus Tool
It didn’t keep my coworkers at bay, but Flipper’s expensive productivity tool did help me focus on the task at hand.
The Verge
Samsung’s newest foldable finally feels Ultra
While we wait for Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, Samsung is polishing a design it already has on the market. I just spent three hours with my hands on the new...
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Samsung’s wider Z Fold 8 feels just right
The new Z Fold 8 is squat and wide, but don’t hold that against it. | Photo: David Imel / The Verge A year after overhauling its Z Fold phone with a radically t...
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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 bet big on battery
The squircle squad is here to stay. | Photo: David Imel / The Verge It's a year of refinement for the Galaxy Watch. With the new Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch...