Suspected Somali pirates seize tanker near Yemen amid wave of hijackings

The seizure of the Astana is the latest in a rapidly growing wave of piracy sweeping the Gulf of Aden.

Meta is reportedly considering a multibillion-dollar data center deal with Anthropic

It would open up a completely new business for the Facebook and Instagram maker.

Top IRS lawyer to resign post amid disagreements with Trump administration

Reports indicate a controversial settlement deal and disputes over tax audits may have prompted Ken Kies to step down.

Burnham pledges devolution, devolution and…devolution as new Labour leader

Andy Burnham is officially the new leader of the Labour Party after running the ‘contest’ completely unopposed. To mark the occasion, a Survation poll has pegge...

Israel, Gaza and the future of US power

Congressman Ro Khanna joins Sreenivasan Jain.

Agility Robotics plants its flag in Tesla’s backyard

Agility is opening a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California.

How an Italian sculptor created the iconic World Cup trophy

In 1970, an Italian sculptor designed the iconic World Cup trophy that’s become familiar to generations of fans.

AI-driven memory crunch jolts India’s smartphone market

India's smartphone slowdown highlights how the AI boom is reshaping consumer electronics, from pricing and demand to corporate strategy.

At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas

Officials in the southern state have seen new warning systems tested by the floods, after last year's deadly rainfall.

Rubio’s ‘left-wing terrorism’ summit is laughable and dangerous

Sixty-six countries attended US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s summit on left-wing terrorism this week. The farcical event was meant to highlight what Rubio s...

AWS Billing Glitch Hits Customers With Billion-Dollar Fees

An error with the cloud computing giant’s billing operation caused some customers’ monthly bills to rise from a few cents to billions of dollars.

Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection launch as smoke chokes US, Canada

The FireSat program can spot wildfires that other satellites miss.

Apple and Google ordered to purge ‘nudify’ apps from App Stores

In letters sent to Apple and Google, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu said that both companies have long been aware that they are hosting apps in violatio...

Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?

World Cup organisers are monitoring the situation 'closely', with US and FIFA presidents meeting on Friday.

Nuclear startup Valar Atomics in talks to raise new funding at $6B valuation

The potential deal highlights a growing trend of complex, multi-stage funding rounds that mask true entry prices.

The Pentagon's Space Development Agency hasn't moved as fast as anyone would like

"Missiles are being launched at the joint force every single day in [Operation] Epic Fury."

What Cities From Chicago to Washington, DC, Look Like Under a Blanket of Wildfire Smoke

The US is home to some of the most polluted air on the planet as smoke from 120 out-of-control Canadian wildfires drifts across the border.

Zoox issues software recall because its robotaxis may be confused by smoke

The NHTSA recently called for autonomous vehicle companies to improve how cars respond in emergency situations.

At least three killed and hundreds displaced by heavy rain in Chile

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast says that he is travelling to the Biobio region to survey flood damage.

The Odyssey in IMAX is worth a long journey of your own

The Odyssey in IMAX is worth a long journey of your own.

Hegseth wants a "High-T" military; doctors call it a clinical minefield

"We're turning the clock back on rational healthcare."

Taco Bell iceberg lettuce identified as source of cyclosporiasis in 5 states

Don't eat Taco Bell lettuce in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, or West Virginia.

Survivors of Spycops abuses fear Home Office ‘consultation’ is an attempt to shut down inquiry

This is a statement from Campaign Opposing Police Surveillance regarding the Undercover Policing Inquiry Following elation at the progress of the Hillsborough l...

All-time West Indies cricket great Garfield Sobers dies aged 89

Arguably the greatest all-rounder of the game, Sobers led the West Indies at his peak, breaking Test cricket records.

Apple Music and Apple One prices rise for the first time in years

Apple is blaming an Apple Music price hike on "rising licensing costs."

Germany’s Merz hails nuclear deterrence cooperation with France

The Franco-German cooperation is not a move to replace NATO’s nuclear umbrella, stresses German Chancellor.

Is the Apple TV 4K still worth buying after the price hike?

Apple's streaming box is now much more expensive than comparable alternatives. Should you opt for a Fire TV or Roku instead?

Polymarket’s Corporate Structure Is a Mystery—Even to Some of Its Former Employees

The prediction market’s Panamanian operation seems odd, even for a company whose CEO had his apartment raided by FBI agents.

Spain offers Burnham an alternative to Labour’s Danish-style immigration crackdown

During the Makerfield by-election, Andy Burnham backed Shabana Mahmood’s immigration reforms, aligning Labour’s prevailing strategy to the anti-immigration mood...

Beyond LNG: Berlin’s red-carpet diplomacy signals a bigger bet on Algeria

Germany, stripped of Russian pipeline gas, received Algeria's president with military honours and talked about LNG.