F1 set to return to Africa for first time in three decades

Formula One has signed a 10-year agreement with Rwanda to bring the sport back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

India delays digital payments fee rollout amid retailer pushback

The NPCI, which operates the UPI network, said it was postponing the planned October 15 rollout of the 0.4% fee due to the festive shopping season.

The Xteink X4 Pro is a great, tiny e-reader, and it’s cheaper than ever

The Xteink X4 Pro is still matching its Prime Day price. | Photography by Andrew Liszewski / The Verge If you’re looking for an e-reader that can easily fit in...

Apple launches a new Apple TV 4K with Siri AI and remote-free voice commands

The new Apple TV 4K costs $299, comes with Siri AI, and will be available on November 13.

Apple makes another push into the smart home market with HomeView

Apple is taking a big swing at the smart home market with its latest product that competes with Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub.

French fridge fright: Why supermarkets have become target for hackers

More than 500 shops across France were hit in a major cyberattack on freezers, which caused tonnes of food to perish.

Trump’s diesel deal opens a new rift with Europe over Ukraine

Trump calls for Zelenskyy to be replaced, while Europe devotes summit to funding Ukraine.

Iran sees ‘false flag’ operations after UK blames IRGC for airbase incident

Iran has been accused of being behind a plot against an airbase in the UK.

High-speed video reveals how honey bee stingers pump venom

Co-author: “The unique geometry of the valves is the key; they act as collapsible pistons" to deliver venom.

Iran threatens Gulf data centres: How exposed is the region’s internet?

Iran has warned that cables and data centres in the region could be attacked, as Houthi allies hold internet chokepoint.

Facebook will let you customize your feed algorithm using AI

Facebook's new "Your Algorithm" feature will let you directly add and manage topics you want to see in your feed and Facebook Reels. Meta says your recommendati...

Google makes it easier to launch your vibe-coded apps

The next time you vibe-code a custom app with Google's AI Studio, you won't have to connect your phone to a computer to install it. On Tuesday, Google announced...

A redesigned Play Store is coming to cars with Google built-in

The Google Play Store is getting a big update for cars with Google built-in. On Tuesday, the company announced that the Play Store's layout will now automatical...

Amex introduces a framework to prevent AI agents from making unauthorized purchases

American Express is introducing a new framework designed to ensure AI agents only make purchases their users have authorized, potentially preventing costly mist...

The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home

With customizable “faces,” this 7-inch smart display is a unique hybrid between an iPhone and an Apple Watch.

Apple Reboots Its Smart-Home Strategy With New Hardware and a ‘Home Collection’

I got an early glimpse of Apple’s biggest push into the smart home in years.

Rwanda to host a Grand Prix in 2030s as Formula One returns to Africa

Rwanda has secured a 10-year deal to host F1 races at a purpose-built race track on the outskirts of the capital, Kigali.

Deadly Houthi attacks in Yemen’s Taiz as government forces advance in Marib

Government forces engage in intense clashes as Houthi shelling targets residential areas and hospitals in Taiz.

I tried out Apple’s HomeView smart display

Apple has just announced the HomeView, its first smart home display - and I just got hands-on with the device, which features a gorgeous 7-inch square touchscre...

Greta Thunberg says French students are being “robbed” amid nationwide prot

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined demonstrating high school students in France as protests continue to grow.

Actress Mia Goth says it’s ‘incomprehensible’ that Instagram allowed an AI image of her to spread

Mia Goth at The 32nd Annual Actor Awards. | Variety via Getty Images Earlier this month, news broke that actress Mia Goth had filed for divorce from actor and f...

African Union holds Kigali talks as fighting continues in eastern DRC

Three former African presidents discussed security commitments, refugee protection and regional cooperation.

Giraffe Bio aims its bespoke biomolecules at the looming copper shortage

As AI data centers and EVs drive up demand for copper, Giraffe Bio has unearthed a $6.4 million seed round to help miners extract more of the mineral.

Australia bowl out South Africa to win first Test in Durban

Hazlewood's 6-49 ⁠⁠helped the visitors clean up the South African batting, securing the win before tea on day five.

Yemeni families’ search for missing loved ones hindered by new fighting

Hundreds of people have gone missing in Yemen, with families not knowing whether they were killed in fighting or detained.

Just 5 years in, interactive chatbot platform Character.AI files for bankruptcy

The startup will sell some of its assets to Disney for $20 million.

How to Retrain as a Personal Trainer While Working Full Time

Retraining as a personal trainer does not necessarily mean leaving your current job before you start studying. If you plan the qualification route carefully, yo...

Hands-on with the Apple Home Collection

We've just gotten a closer look at Apple's new video doorbell, security cameras, a door lock, and thermostats following the company's "Welcome Home" event on Tu...

Google finally releases Gemini 4 Argon

After months sitting on the sidelines of the frontier AI race, Google has finally launched its long-awaited Gemini 4 Argon model, claiming it can compete with t...

How protests have shaped India: From anti-Hindi agitation to farm laws

Activists challenging India's government over electoral roll controversies have a long legacy of protest to draw on.