Australia’s music charts ban AI-made songs amid backlash over Madonna cover

Tracks that use AI in a 'supporting role' will still be eligible for inclusion in the official charts.

Omega Just Released a Mini Moonwatch

Say hello to a revamped collection of perfectly proportioned 38-mm Speedmasters.

Two US carrier groups in Middle East strain navy resources

Deploying two US carrier strike groups to the Middle East represents a significant concentration of firepower

OpenAI subpoenaed by Alabama AG over Hugging Face hack

Alabama's attorney general issued a subpoena to OpenAI on Monday as part of an investigation into how one of its AI agents escaped a supposedly secure testing e...

France and Saudi Arabia plan Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris

France and Saudi Arabia plan to invest $7bn in three amusement parks near Paris, including one based on Japanese manga.

Syrian president thanks nation for getting off US state terror list

Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa thanks his nation for getting off US state terror list.

France, Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near Paris

Theme park project is among a raft of deals spanning energy, defence, AI and tourism signed during MBS's visit to Paris.

Android is getting its own weird dots to cure car sickness

Motion Assist as found in Android 17’s settings. | Image: Android Authority (cropped by The Verge) Google is rolling out a new Android feature that's been prove...

Data Centers Are Driving an Alarming Gas Power Expansion in the US

There’s no clearer sign of the data center boom than rampant gas projects that have been proposed or that are already under construction.

Rare tornado near Carcassonne in France causes damage and injuries

Footage shows a rare tornado making its way through southern France.

India’s Airbound bags $37M to take on trucks with rocket-like drones

Airbound's ultra-lightweight approach to drone delivery has attracted backing from Greenoaks, DoorDash, and Silicon Valley investor Lachy Groom.

Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to kill one of his sons

Netanyahu's claim comes after US and Israel killed Iran's supreme leader and four members of his family in Tehran.

Amnesty says India used lethal weapons on ‘Cockroach’ protesters

Amnesty says India used lethal weapons on ‘Cockroach’ protesters.

Muslims celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

Muslims in Iraq, Libya and Morocco gathered for Mawlid al-Nabi, marking Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

Man killed in world’s largest annual bullfighting event in Mexico

The world’s largest open road bullfighting event turned deadly when a 29-year-old man was killed.

Brutal gang attack on strategic Haiti hillside leaves at least 30 dead

At least 30 people have been killed in a gang attack on a hillside community that overlooks routes into Haiti's capital.

US plans to revoke business, tourism visas of 200,000 asylum seekers

If the action happens, it will be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history, AP reports.

DRC’s constitutional battle: The fight over the 2028 vote

President Tshisekedi’s reform push is fuelling a battle over DRC’s 2028 succession.

Situational Awareness, star AI hedge fund that nearly imploded, now being probed by the SEC

The AI hedge fund went from "the talk of Wall Street" to "subject of federal subpoenas" faster than you can say "diversify your portfolio."

Search continues in Tunisia as migrant boat sinking sparks protests

Tunisia's Ben Guerdane reels from violent protests after a boat carrying 15 people sinks, killing at least 12.

Iran war live: US slaps new sanctions on Iran, warns Tehran trade partners

US tells countries to choose between Washington and Tehran, warns Iran's trade partners they will face consequences.

Oura is reportedly eyeing a September IPO that could value it at more than $16B

We all knew it was coming. The expected valuation may surprise, though.

How US sanctions on Iran ripple through global markets and consumers

New sanctions hit Iran's aviation, tech, and shipping sectors, amplifying pressure on global markets and energy prices.

US Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting

Mail balloting has long been a favourite target of US President Donald Trump.

US removes Syria from ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ list

Washington also rescinded designation of HTS, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as a 'terrorist' organisation.

Jeffries-Kushner meeting sparks speculation amid contentious US midterms

Private meeting between Jeffries and Kushner fuels discussions amid contentious US midterm battle.

British Government is UK Lawyers for Israel’s latest target

When the Israeli occupation recently announced a tender for the E1 settlement project, UK foreign secretary Miliband spoke out strongly. He called it “an unacce...

AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, Stanford study finds

Young employment in AI-impacted fields down 19% compared to more AI-resistant occupations.

US public support for Iran war falls as Trump approval at record low: Poll

Falling Republican support, rising gas prices, and fears of a long conflict drive a decline in backing for the Iran war.

Iconic Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour passes away at age 79

Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, whose work became a symbol of struggle and resistance, has died at age 79.