Mexico’s Sheinbaum announces criminal charges request in US over ICE deaths
Mexico to formally ask prosecutors to file cases in US courts over its citizens' deaths in immigration operations.
Houthis: Saudi airport targeted in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport
Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa’s international airport
Brazil court bars Bolsonaro’s son from visiting ex-president for 90 days
Top court bars former President Jair Bolsonaro's son from visiting his father under house arrest over social media post.
‘Kylian is fine’: France ready, full-strength for Spain World Cup semifinal
French coach Deschamps says his team will be fully prepared for a midfield battle against the European champions.
Oil hits 1-month high as US-Iran fighting clouds Strait of Hormuz outlook
Brent crude nears $85 a barrel amid renewed hostiles between Washington and Tehran.
ICE officer kills motorist in Maine; the second fatality in a week
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has fatally shot a motorist in Maine.
TechCrunch
Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again
They're rolling up their sleeves again, seemingly out of fear of missing AI's defining moment and, presumably, the irresistible allure of making even more money...
Hungary’s parliament votes to oust president in latest anti-Orban move
Hungarian parliament passes amendment that would remove President Sulyok, appointed under ex-Prime Minister Orban.
Trump demands payment to protect Gulf nations from Iranian attacks
US President Donald Trump says the US should be paid by ‘rich’ oil-producing Gulf nations to secure the Strait of Hormuz
Record El Niño threatens to unleash floods across East Africa and Asia
Aid groups warn a record-strength El Niño could unleash flooding and hunger from Somalia to Pakistan.
Ars Technica
SpaceX is gearing up for Starship's 13th test flight later this week
This flight will put Starship under higher pressure and test out new Starlink satellites in orbit.
Indonesia’s jailing of Gojek founder raises fears for investor confidence
Authorities say Nadiem Makarim abused his authority to favour Google in the procurement of laptops for school kids.
TechCrunch
Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone”
Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal walks TechCrunch through the company's financial-services ambitions, its increasingly complicated relationship with Way...
How Kenyan volunteers hunt polio’s hidden trail
Community health volunteers travel across remote northern Kenya to detect poliovirus before it can spread.
Iran war live: US launches more attacks, UAE says 1 killed in tanker strike
US carried out more attacks on Iran, with Iranian media reporting explosions in Kish, Qeshm and Bandar Abbas.
TechCrunch
Video generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B
Singapore-based video generation startup PixVerse closed a Series C extension on the strength of 15 million monthly active users, it said.
TechCrunch
X just tweaked its algorithm to make it more friendly, less battleground
The social media site says it will amplify posts made by users' mutual followers' to give the feed more of a communal feel.
Hundreds of experts warn the world must prepare now for AI’s impact
More than 200 economists and AI researchers call on leaders to immediately prepare for sweeping economic disruption.
Three Palestinians killed, 15 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Three Palestinians killed and 15 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza as ceasefire violations continue.
TechCrunch
Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation
The company is raising at least $75 million, led by Robot, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors.
Norway ‘rows’ at the royal palace to welcome back World Cup heroes
More than 100,000 people turned out to celebrate Norway's national football team after their World Cup exit.
Wired
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (July 2026)
Project Hail Mary, They Will Kill You, and The Long Walk are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
Engadget
Backed by Trump, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline will replace him in Senate
South Carolina governor chooses Darline Graham Nordone to serve the rest of the late US senator's term until early 2027.
Nine deaths tied to Trump’s immigration enforcement operations in US
Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, is latest in at least nine deaths linked to US president's immigration crackdown.
Wired
Sam Neill Inspired a Generation of Scientists
The actor, who died at age 78 on Monday, embodied a passionate approach to research and positive masculinity in his role as paleontologist Alan Grant in the 199...
Ars Technica
US continues to shun Ebola-infected citizens; second American sent to Germany
The man is said to be doing well in a Frankfurt hospital.
Wired
Siri AI Is Becoming Apple’s Everything Tool
Apple’s revamped Siri is more than a voice assistant; it’s now the backbone of the iPhone user experience. You can try it now through the iOS 27 public beta.
Haaland’s Norway receive heroes’ welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit
A crowd of more than 100,000, an open-top bus parade and a royal reception welcomed back the Norwegian World Cup squad.
Police in South Africa open probe into post-World Cup death of Jayden Adams
The country's football players' union confirmed Adams's death on Saturday, but the cause has not been revealed.