Explosions and large fires following Ukrainian attacks on Russia
Explosions and large fires following Ukrainian attacks on Russia
Wired
Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers (2026)
Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free, WIRED-tested devices.
New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know
Iran targets its Gulf neighbours in third round of tit-for-tat attacks with US in a week.
The Canary
Iran claims US aircraft support centre strike amid wave of retaliatory attacks
The Iran government claims to have inflicted the “full destruction” of US carrier-support and refuelling facilities in the Gulf. Other reportedly-destroyed targ...
In Wales, an artist sews names of Gaza’s infant victims on christening gown
Diana Williams embroiders names of 300 babies killed by Israel on gown, an evocative work she hopes will reach New York.
US and Iran trade strikes as ceasefire comes under growing strain
Iran's IRGC says it attacked sites linked to the US military in Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman after latest US bombardment.
Engadget
Waze rolls out new AI features including Motorcycle and 'Less Chatty' modes
Like Google Maps, Waze is going all-in on Gemini.
Typhoon Bavi pummels China’s eastern coast
Dramatic video captured the moment waves caused by Typhoon Bavi slammed into a house in China’s Zhejiang province.
More than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May, June heatwaves
The UK has experienced two record heatwaves this year, with temperatures reaching 35.1C in May and 37.7C in June.
Kimmit: Renewed US-Iran fighting could reignite wider regional conflict
Retired US General Mark Kimmitt warns renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz could push the US and Iran
In Iran, Pezeshkian will be the scapegoat for the failed MoU
Putting all the blame on the Iranian president covers up tensions between competing factions in Tehran.
FIFA World Cup: Which semifinal team has best chance to win the trophy?
Form guide on the final four teams as they battle it out for the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy in the United States.
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
Neill was one of a host of actors who achieved international fame after an explosion of Australian films in the 1970s.
The Verge
This free Mac app reveals the truth about your mystery USB-C cables
WhatCable. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Nearly three years ago, I showed you an awesome $8 cable tester that quickly tells you if your USB-C cable is l...
Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza
A look at Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's enduring legacy of solidarity and support for the Palestinian people.
The Verge
Social media limits are coming for teens across Europe
The European Union is weighing sweeping new restrictions on children's and teenagers' access to social media, including age limits, an outright ban, and phased ...
How former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s economy
Sheikh Hamad, who passed away aged 74 on Sunday, reshaped Qatar's economy by building lasting wealth and growth.
Iran attacks US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan
Iran launches attacks on Gulf states, targeting US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Elderly Palestinian describes being beaten up by Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers assaulted 79-year-old Ibrahim al-Jabour and his family in Masafer Yatta in the Occupied West Bank.
The Verge
Waze is getting a bunch of new AI-powered features
Waze is getting an AI makeover. Google is integrating its flagship AI assistant, Gemini, into the driving app with the goal of letting users personalize their t...
Are Messi, Mbappe, Yamal and Kane in the best World Cup semifinals yet?
France, Spain, England and Argentina have the stars for the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?
Deadly Bangkok pub blaze revives concerns over fire safety lapses
Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports from the site where a deadly fire tore through a Bangkok pub around midnight on Monday.
Oil prices jump as US and Iran trade attacks over Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude climbs more than 4 percent as Washington and Tehran clash over control of critical waterway.
Israel releases video of hidden tunnels below Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle
The Israeli Army has released footage of what it says are hidden tunnels under Lebanon’s historic Beaufort Castle.
At least 27 dead as fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub near Chatuchak market
At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured, many critically, after a fire ripped through a popular pub in Bangkok.
Japan’s pet care industry booms as ‘fur babies’ outnumber infants
Japanese baby product manufacturers are turning their attention to the pet market amid collapsing birthrate.
Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty
Military manufacturing may be growing, but defence sovereignty depends on far more than production.
US launches more strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran targeting Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the strait.
Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies
Iranian state media report explosions in port cities pof Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask, as well as Qeshm Island.
Mitch McConnell releases health update, says he is ‘regaining’ strength
The Republican senator has been absent from Congress during a weeks-long hospitalisation, spurring party concern.