India crushes cockroach dissent as ‘Fix Schools’ campaign riles Modi
The Cockroach Janta Party’s ‘Fix the Schools’ campaign in India is facing pushback from BJP leaders and supporters.
Large forest fire burns close to residential areas in Ankara
A large forest fire is threatening homes near residential areas of Mamak on the outskirts of the Turkish capital.
Tokayev allies head for landslide victory in Kazakhstan elections
Exit polls give Kazakhstan’s pro-Tokayev Adilet party about 70 percent of the vote in the parliamentary elections.
Iran war live: Iranian parliament advances plans for Hormuz service fees
Draft law says ships of countries permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will pay for services provided by Iran.
Raphinha and Lopez score braces as Barcelona trounce Elche 5-0
Barcelona begin their La Liga title defence and bid for a third successive crown with a 5-0 victory at Elche.
Will Donald Trump’s new sanctions against Iran work?
The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.
Serbia requests international assistance to battle wildfires
Serbia requested assistance from the European Union and Russia to help bring intense wildfires under control.
US envoy Tom Barrack retracts comment that Syria’s Golan is occupied
Ambassador to Turkiye says US policy of recognising Israel's claimed sovereignty over Syrian territory is 'unchanged'.
Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital after heavy rains
A mound of waste collapsed at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, after heavy overnight rains, engulfing nearby homes.
Is Israel about to split the occupied West Bank in half?
Israel is moving forward with its ‘E1’ plan. What is it and why could it threaten the future of a Palestinian state?
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Who’s behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha?
A mysterious new AI model called Ox Alpha has driven certain corners of the internet into a frenzy of speculation.
Severe winds toss four aircraft across Italian airport tarmac
Winds reaching around 120 km/h swept through Forlì in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, overturning four light aircraft.
Photos: IndyCars speed past Washington landmarks as part of Freedom 250
Race cars take over central Washington, DC, as the Trump-created Freedom 250 Grand Prix debuts.
Gaza’s hospitals are running out of oxygen as healthcare nears collapse
Gaza’s hospitals face oxygen shortages, putting the lives of premature babies and critically ill patients at risk.
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Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions
The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million in the second largest penalty issued under Europe’s GDPR.
Two killed after giant Ganesha statue collapses onto crowd in Mumbai
Two people were killed after a massive Ganesha idol fell onto a crowd during a procession in Mumbai, India.
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Mail journalist fooled by obvious AI video
At this point, AI video generation has gotten so good it can be hard to clock it from visuals alone. This means you have to use context clues. And this is all p...
Zhou Bo: China’s alternative to Western power
Senior Colonel Zhou Bo and Sreenivasan Jain discuss China's vision of a fairer, multipolar world and work towards that.
Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid buried in Occupied West Bank
Hundreds attended the funeral of 14-year-old Islam Ahmad Maher Ajouri, who was killed by Israeli gunfire during a raid.
Video: Thousands of families flee fighting in Sudan’s North Kordofan State
Mothers and their children are in dire need of food and safety in Sudan’s conflict-stricken Kordofan State.
Trump has ‘run out of options’ in Iran war: Stephen Walt
Political scientist Stephen Walt says Trump promised to make US stronger, but many of his policies are making it weaker.
Tunisia sees protests after migrant boat sinking kills eight
A migrant boat carrying 15 Tunisians sank off the country's southeastern coast while heading to Italy, killing eight.
Thousands displaced as wildfire threatens homes in US state of Nevada
A state of emergency is declared in the US state of Nevada as rampant wildfire spurs evacuations.
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, admits it 'would be helpful' if conflict ends before elections in November.
Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 22 people
Heavy rains wash over the site, triggering a landslide that buries several shacks.
Photos: Ukraine celebrates National Flag Day
People observe a minute of silence for those killed in war to mark the holiday established in 2004.
LIVE: Elche vs Barcelona – La Liga
Follow updates as Barcelona kick off their La Liga campaign - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
French President Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris for talks
Energy, regional conflicts, and bilateral cooperation to dominate Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman's discussions.
Can Nigeria cash in on Iran war?
Ekperikpe Ekpo says the US-Israel war on Iran has pushed Nigeria to expand its gas production.
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TechCrunch Mobility: The custom chip driving Waymo’s robotaxi ambitions
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.