Lebanon, Israel hold talks in Rome on implementing framework deal
Beirut is hoping for progress towards securing an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Wired
This German Man Is on a Quest to Cut the Perfect Slice of Bread
Armed with high-end knives and digital calipers, Germanbreadcutter has entranced thousands of fans, one loaf at a time.
Can Gulf countries defend themselves against renewed Iranian attacks?
Expensive interceptor missiles are facing mounting pressure from Iran's cheaply produced drones.
Dozens of healthcare workers in DRC strike amid Ebola outbreak
Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have gone on strike.
Engadget
New York enacts first US ban on data center construction
New York has become the first US state to place a moratorium on the construction of data centers.
Engadget
X's algorithm will finally prioritize replies from people you already follow
X has made a tweak to give your replies a boost in your friends' comment section.
5 Pillars UK
The Spectator accused of eight-year campaign to demonise Muslims
A damning new report has accused The Spectator magazine of waging a sustained campaign of anti-Muslim hostility, with the magazine’s former Political Editor Pet...
Wired
This Luddite Puppet Hopes You’re Not Reading This on Your Smartphone
On this week’s episode of The Big Interview podcast, WIRED’s senior culture editor Manisha Krishnan talks to Gowanus about eschewing Big Tech, going outside, an...
The Canary
The Washington Mirage and the Scars of Southern Lebanon
While diplomats in Washington smile for triumphant group photos, the reality on the ground in southern Lebanon reveals an unbridgeable chasm between political t...
The Canary
Polling shows public see the Green Party as the anti-establishment party
According to new polling from Ipsos, the British public see the Green Party as the true anti-establishment party: The Green Party is most likely to be on the si...
Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander stretchered off court in NBA Summer League
Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with the Jazz last week. was injured in game against Chicago Bulls.
What is Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, the mystery site Trump warns he’ll attack?
Tensions escalate as the US president threatens to destroy Iran's fortified nuclear site in the south of Tehran.
The Verge
Sam Altman didn’t need another lawsuit
OpenAI has spent the better part of the year involved in lawsuit after lawsuit, including one from the world's richest man. But last Friday, the company was hit...
Wired
The Chatbot That Foretold Why People Share Secrets With ChatGPT
In the 1960s an MIT professor named Joseph Weizenbaum created a chatbot called ELIZA. The conversations people had with it set precedents for the chatbots to co...
Argentina war vets urge focus on football for England World Cup semifinal
One of sport's great rivalries sees Argentina face England in an ever feisty encounter in the 2026 edition's semifinal.
The Canary
Farage called out for turning down parliamentary security offer
Reform UK politicians have been complaining that Parliament left Nigel Farage and his MPs without security. Now, it’s emerged that Farage literally turned down ...
The Canary
Kamala Harris and the fall of corporate liberalism
In a move that reeks of hypocrisy, the former US vice president, Kamala Harris, has reportedly held a private call with the New York City Mayor — the candidate ...
The Verge
Pixel Watch 5 leak shows off four different finishes
A leak showing the Pixel Watch 5 with a “Warm Gold” case. | Image: OnLeaks via The Tide Chart A new leak may have just spoiled the Pixel Watch 5 and its finishe...
Engadget
Google bought all of a major solar farm's output to offset its dirty data center emissions
Google has struck a deal to purchase a major solar project's entire electrical output to offset its fossil fuel emissions.
ICE kills 26-year-old in Maine: What happened, and who else has ICE killed?
More than 60 people have died in ICE shootings or while in detention since Donald Trump returned to power.
Wired
Sotheby’s Big T. Rex Auction Raises Concerns Hype and Wealth Are Upending Science
Private buyers are increasingly outbidding museums for fossils. That’s making it difficult—or even impossible—for researchers to improve our understanding of th...
Emir of Qatar receives condolences on the death of the Father Emir
Condolences from several government leaders, who expressed their sincere sympathy to Qatar, its leadership and people.
FIFA World Cup brackets: Semifinal schedule, France vs Spain prediction
France face Spain in the first World Cup semifinal, as Argentina prepare to renew their rivalry with England.
The Verge
EverQuest’s biggest fans are leading its revival
Lord Nagafen stares down a Froglok. | Image: Daybreak Game Company Live-service games and the companies that run them are in big trouble. Games and their develo...
TechCrunch
Pinwheel launches a retro-inspired landline phone for kids
Kid-friendly tech company Pinwheel announced the launch of a new landline phone designed to let children stay connected without the distractions of a smartphone...
Wired
DOGE Used AI for Housing Policy. The Government Won’t Say How
In response to a public records request, HUD has withheld documents about DOGE’s use of AI—in part by citing a privilege that doesn’t exist.
US bombs Iran again, Tehran strikes Gulf, tankers: What’s the latest?
While Trump has threatened to hit targets in Iran including Pickaxe Mountain, he has said a deal is possible.
Photos: Wildfires ravage historic forest near Paris
Wildfires near Paris scorch 1,300 hectares as France endures its third heatwave in three months.
Engadget
Hisense's E Ink phone has a full-color LCD you can snap on the back
The Hisense A10 has an E Ink main display and a magnetic LCD screen you can attach to its rear.