Photos: School blockades, street protests grip France

Protesters increased pressure on the government of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron demanding more education funding.

Bulgaria searches for missing crew after drones hit two ships in Black Sea

Bulgaria launches search operation after Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sinks at scene of attack.

‘Not the act of a friend’: Israel’s deadline to close UK consulate nears

Former British consul Sir Vincent Fean says Israel is acting unlawfully in the wake of a new wave of sanctions.

Apple AirPods Max 2 Are $120 Off Right Now

They’re the best over-ear headphones for Apple loyalists, and over 20 percent off at multiple retailers right now.

What new measures is Iran taking to counter US economic pressure?

Iran adopts a new arrangement to tackle economic challenges amid the US-imposed economic war and naval blockades.

In Gaza, we cannot even begin to recover from trauma

The genocide has killed many and left the rest broken. For us, survivors, recovery is not on the horizon.

Bluesky wants to give you your own domain on the open web

Bluesky says the process will still take 18-24 months, so don't expect your new, shortened 'bsky' handle any time soon.

Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline pumping 5.8 million bpd

Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin ⁠Salman says capacity restored after major attack last month.

Emmys will move from broadcast TV to Prime Video in 2027

Non-Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to watch the awards show on the platform.

Mistral’s new 1T model aims to leapfrog closed and open rivals

French AI lab Mistral AI has released Mistral Large 4, a new large multimodal model aiming to leapfrog both American and Chinese rivals.

France protests: What we know as schools brace for nationwide action

Now in their third week, the protests have grown.

7 Best Prime Day Kindle Deals (2026): Save Up to $150

Amazon raised Kindle prices across the board, but Prime Day is still the best time to buy.

Hormuz ship attacks surge: Are increased oil exports sustainable?

Gulf oil flows surge despite escalating ship attacks in the critical Strait of Hormuz energy corridor.

The best deals under $25 during October Prime Day

Make your life a little better with a physical copy of Everything Everywhere All At Once. | Image: A24 You could spend a lot on gadgets in our main October Prim...

‘Cockroach stir stripped Modi’s carefully confected image’: Arundhati Roy

Acclaimed Indian author talks to Al Jazeera on the Gen Z-led protests and allegations of vote theft by Modi government.

What we know about Russia’s suspected plague case

Dozens of people have been quarantined over a suspected case of the plague in Russia’s Siberia.

Pinterest’s AI now turns beauty Pins into action plans

Pinterest’s new AI-powered Beauty Guides translate hair and nail Pins into salon terminology, with estimated costs, appointment times and maintenance needs.

Uber is spending $2.3B to get into catering

It's the latest in a string of deals meant to grow Uber Eats into a food delivery behemoth.

Samsung’s Z Fold 8 is hundreds off ahead of iPhone Duo launch

I don’t suppose there are many iPhone users who might be tempted by the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 now that the iPhone Duo is both real and coming very soon. But i...

Get all your questions answered at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The full breakout session agenda revealed

Get all of your scaling and tech questions answered at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Here's the full breakout session agenda, happening October 13-15 in San Francisc...

Paramount closes historic Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance

The deal brings together two major streaming platforms, Paramount+ and HBO Max, along with networks including CBS, CNN, MTV, TBS, Comedy Central, and Food Netwo...

UK police arrest British national linked to airbase incident

22-year old British national arrested on suspicion of terrorism after other suspects released on bail.

Netflix expands TV game lineup with Conjuring spinoff

Netflix just announced The Conjuring: Unspoken, a new horror game set in The Conjuring universe that you can play with your phone as a controller, and it will l...

Our first five impressions of Googlebooks — exciting but underbaked

We’re in the process of testing all the Googlebooks. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Googlebooks are here. The first models went on sale Sunday, Oc...

Big Oil asks Supreme Court to kill climate lawsuits before trial

Oil companies say federal law should block state climate deception claims.

Demonstrators clash with riot police in France as education protests mount

School blockades and clashes intensify in France as frustration rises over government education policy.

Mistral Says Its New AI Model ‘Le Chonk’ Is the Best Open-Weight Offering Outside of China

With the release of its new trillion-parameter model, Mistral is hoping to demonstrate it’s “still in the race” to build frontier-level artificial intelligence.

Apple TV’s great year continues with Small Prophets

Apple TV has had a really great run in 2026 - and a cozy new addition is helping expand its lineup even more. As the streaming service has attempted to grow in ...

Glimpse wants to give hardware companies an X-ray view of every critical part

Called Explore, Glimpse's new image processing software lets hardware makers speed up quality control checks using CT scanners.

Anker’s 100W universal charger is a great travel gadget for $64

The Anker Nano 100W travel adapter with its folding prongs. | Image: Anker For frequent travelers who like to pack light, the Anker Nano 100W universal travel a...