Daily struggle for clean water and food takes a physical toll on Gaza kids

Families in Gaza face devastating water shortages, leaving children with heavy responsibilities beyond their years.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end

South Korea convened an emergency security meeting following the launches, as Trump seeks to sway Pyongyang.

At least 800 people evacuated from major wildfire in western Spain

A major wildfire is threatening communities in western Spain with more than 800 people evacuated.

Ramp launches its own AI model router, called Router

Ramp has launched its own AI model routing service, dubbed Router, that lets users and companies use and switch between various large language models via an API...

Alexander Isak’s dangerous return to St James’ Park

There are reunions that players relish. Alexander Isak’s return to St James’ Park on Sunday will not fall into that category. Newcastle supporters will make the...

Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to shelters

Hundreds of migrants are being removed from their makeshift camps on a beach in Ceuta, Spain.

Senators demand answers from TikTok over experiment that disabled safeguards

The safeguard was designed to prevent users from being overwhelmed by harmful content, but TikTok wanted to determine whether it made the app less engaging.

Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody

Authorities were warned about the dangers of hitting Mohammad Ghamira, who suffered from the rare medical condition haemophilia.

Meta brings Pocket, an app that lets you vibe-code and share games, to US users

Meta is bringing Pocket, its experimental AI-powered app for creating and sharing interactive games, to users across the U.S. after quietly testing it in Brazil...

Israel launches airstrikes on Syria over suspected Turkish military build-up

Israel has bombed a Syrian airbase 70km from the Turkish border in what analysts say is a direct challenge to Ankara’s growing regional influence — coming short...

The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut

We’re thrilled to unveil the 2026 Startup Battlefield 200, our annual handpicked list of the 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world.

Patreon launches 30 new creator features, including short-form Clips and revamped discovery

Patreon is overhauling how creators get discovered, adding short-form Clips, topic-based communities, and a revamped recommendation system designed to give smal...

Inertia Enterprises finds a way to make its fusion fuel fast

Fusion power startup Inertia Enterprises reduced the fuel filling process from a week to just a few hours. It's one of ten hurdles the company must overcome to ...

Riot is ending development on its League of Legends fighting game

Riot Games is already winding down work on 2XKO, the free-to-play League of Legends fighting game, less than a year after its initial launch. Riot says "active ...

The Genesis GV90 blows the bloody doors off what’s possible in EV design

Genesis, Hyundai's luxury brand, just revealed its first full-size, three-row electric SUV for the US market, the GV90. And arguably it has some of the wildest ...

One geography, two states: Saudi Arabia’s security approach to Sudan

Riyadh sees Sudan’s unity and stability as inseparable from its own security across the Red Sea.

Deadly Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv in hours-long overnight attack

Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.

Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy

UK maritime security monitor says Seamull tanker diverted towards Somalia, as wave of piracy sweeps the Gulf of Aden.

‘Stats for Lefties’ elected to Green Party Council, backed by Greens for Palestine

On 19 August, Eleanora Foran — perhaps better known as online political analyst ‘Stats for Lefties’ — announced her election to the Green Party Council. Foran i...

Can US, Middle Eastern powers unite Libya 15 years after Gaddafi overthrow?

The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country's two rival governments.

UN law expert demands expulsion of Israeli ambassador from Australia

The United Nations’ human rights law expert Chris Sidoti has called for Australia to expel Israel’s ambassador for his arrogance over Israel’s murder of civilia...

Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest

Mining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others.

Man Utd preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season

From Bruno Fernandes's future to a Champions League return, all to know about Manchester United before the new season.

How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran

Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.

Mark Zuckerberg bought an Irish castle

Mark Zuckerberg. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg now owns an actual castle. Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan bou...

Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic ‘rogue’ AI hacks all sourced to Israeli intelligence operatives

One Tel Aviv-based tech ‘security’ company, Irregular, was at the centre of “rogue” hack attacks launched during AI testing procedures. Meta, OpenAI (of ChatGPT...

Governments brace for historic El Nino impacts on global weather extremes

Sri Lanka earmarks $14m to fight severe drought, offering families 75 litres of water every two-three days.

‘Tremendous costs’: Can Trump stop other countries from trading with Iran?

Iran's foreign minister has dismissed Trump’s latest threats, calling them a “diversion" from America’s own crisis."

USS Washington arrives in Middle East after aircraft carrier outcry

Vessel expected to replace USS Lincoln after reports of dire conditions on board raised questions over US war planning.

Genesis joins the giant electric SUV club with new GV90

A retractable screen, a huge heads-up display, and an optional 4-seat VIP interior.