FIFA World Cup 2026: Biggest takeaways from the round of 16

The last-16 phase is now behind us with plenty of key talking points as the tournament enters the quarterfinals.

Trump says MoU ‘over’ after latest US and Iranian attacks

President Donald Trump has said the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran is ‘over’, after the latest strikes.

Blue Origin, for the first time, is expected to raise private capital

The company is raising $10 billion, leading to a valuation of $130 billion.

Gaza aid worker killed minutes before World Cup screening he organised

Mohammed al-Wahidi was killed in an Israeli strike just before people gathered for a World Cup screening he organised.

Hate on film: ‘Citizen Vigilante’ and ‘Chauhaan’ are normalising violence against Muslims

Two recent films, the Hollywood production Citizen Vigilante and the Bollywood movie Chauhaan, have sparked widespread outrage for their portrayal of violence a...

The Foam Era Has Changed Pickleball—Here Are the Top 2 Pickleball Paddles Right Now

New tech has changed the game with the latest generation of pickleball paddles. Here's what to know and what to buy.

‘There are risks’: Ex-India judge behind damning UN report on Gaza children

Before he exposed Israel's deliberate targeting of Gaza children, Srinivasan Muralidhar took on Indian authorities.

Reform politicians have meltdown over Farage scandals

Nigel Farage’s many scandals are becoming increasingly unmanageable for Reform UK. This is why we’ve seen a string of interviews over the past 24 hours which ca...

The Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhone and Android, Plus Ones to Avoid

Keep your iPhone or Qi2 Android phone topped up with one of the best portable chargers.

DuckDuckGo Browser can now block video ads, including YouTube's

DuckDuckGo will now block video ads by default in its browser.

Former OpenAI exec Kevin Weil is now on the board of Stoke Space

Kevin Weil's new role at Stoke Space suggests reusable rockets are the next hot thing in Silicon Valley.

Half of Brits leave tradespeople to sweat it out: no drink, no loo, no mercy

With temperatures rising over 30 degrees again during the coming weeks, tradespeople across the UK are preparing to work in challenging and potentially dangerou...

9 Best Portable Power Stations (2026), Tested for Capacity and Size

Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.

Communist Party USA says reds are among best Americans

Communist Party USA’s co-chair, Joe Sims has responded to recent comments from Donald Trump: Donald Trump’s back-to-back holiday weekend speeches at Mount Rushm...

WATCH: Huge crowd dances with ‘Destroy Israel’ banner at San Fermín, Spain

A huge crowd has danced through the streets of a Spanish city with a giant banner reading “Destroy Israel” at the San Fermín festival. Giant watermelons, the sy...

Apple loses legal fight over its App Store 'gatekeeper' status in Europe

Apple has lost its court challenge against EU rules forcing it to open up its platforms to third parties.

Syria says one killed, 36 wounded after Damascus blasts during Macron visit

Macron, who continued his visit after the blasts, said Syria must not be 'destabilised' by the attacks.

Apple reportedly testing RAM chips from US-blocked Chinese company

Apple is testing devices with Chinese-made DRAM made by CXMT, which reportedly has ties to the People's Liberation Army.

CNBC: The US wants to restrict corporate use of Chinese AI

US companies are increasingly turning to Chinese-made AI models to cut costs, something the government isn't happy about.

LG Micro RGB Evo Review: Brilliant, Bright, Not Budget-Friendly

It’s hard to say if the pricey LG Micro RGB Evo television is worth shelling out for compared to its cheaper competitors, but you’ll probably enjoy its color-po...

This jumping $800 robot camera dog filled me with joy

The Mondo Robotics Beni. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge What if you had a drone that wasn't a buzzy, annoying fly people wanted to swat - but rather a cu...

Pickup Artist Mystery Has an AI Girlfriend

A new book claims that Mystery, who teaches awkward men how to hit on women, had sex and smoked weed with an AI chatbot named Miss Shira Always.

Half of Britons agree Israel is committing a genocide

A new poll from YouGov has shown that half of Britons agree Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: 🗳️ BREAKING | By a 33pt margin, Brits declare that Israel is ...

New exposé may explain timing of Farage’s shock resignation

On Tuesday, Nigel Farage shocked Britain by resigning as an MP. He then shocked the country again by vowing to run for the seat he’d just stepped down from. Cle...

Novak Djokovic edges Felix Auger-Aliassime after 5 hours to set up showdown with Sinner

Novak Djokovic survived the longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history to edge past Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set contest that stretched to a deciding-set...

The whole Pixel line could get more expensive this year

The Google Pixel 10 lineup. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Google's upcoming Pixel lineup might cost more than last year's. A report from Dealabs spotted ...

Gaming laptops are too expensive right now, but this one’s a good value

It’s not a great time to shop for a gaming laptop. The unprecedented rise in cost for RAM (and storage to a slightly lesser extent) has made laptops with low-to...

Common Causes of Enlarged Male Breast Tissue

Enlarged male breast tissue is a common issue. It affects many men worldwide. The medical term is gynecomastia. It is not just a cosmetic problem. It carries an...

Switzerland edge Colombia to reach quarter-finals after 72 years

Switzerland are into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954 after surviving a gruelling 120 minutes and edging Colombia 4-3 on penalties in ...

OnlyFans Models Are Accidentally Making Hacked Government Websites Disappear

Scammers are hijacking government websites to upload ads for “leaked” OnlyFans content. Thousands of copyright complaints from adult creators are helping people...