Liberia to take 1,200 deportees from the US
The first group of 20 deportees is expected to arrive in the coming days.
TechCrunch
DOJ’s probe into Andreessen Horowitz over board seats baffles VCs
Since portfolio companies often pivot and expand into competing markets, investors view occasional conflicts of interest as unavoidable for large VC firms.
Russian missile strike kills 10 civilians in Kharkiv
A Russian missile strike on Pechenihy, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17 others.
Trump and Carney speak ahead of US tariff deadline
The new US tariffs would cover about $20bn worth of imports and could lead to job losses and business closures.
The Canary
Licensed to kill, hack, sabotage or disinform — Germany’s spy ‘revolution’
Germany’s federal security intelligence services — its state spy network (the equivalent of the CIA or Britain’s MI6) — have been granted malicious new powers. ...
The Canary
Terror trial of Tony Greenstein, day one: context, context, context
The trial of veteran Jewish anti-Zionist writer and activist Tony Greenstein opened today at Kingston Crown Court, where he faces prosecution under Section 12(1...
Wired
Squeeze More Juice Out of a Dead Battery!
How the joule thief circuit “steals” energy from seemingly depleted power cells.
US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer
The Trump administration has led a campaign to 'dismantle' the court, calling it a threat to national sovereignty.
TechCrunch
TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says
If rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases.
US Justice Department denies whistleblower claims on anti-Semitism probes
Ivy League schools were pressured into settlements despite a lack of evidence, according to a former DOJ lawyer.
Turkish politician Melih Meric stabbed
Footage shows the moment Turkish New Party MP Melih Meric got into an argument with a man who stabbed him.
US seeks to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Judge previously found US government brought charges against Abrego Garcia as retaliation for case that embarrassed it.
The Canary
Secretive Galapagos strikes hint at Trump’s Latin American ambitions
The US has been striking alleged ‘narcoterrorism’ boats in the Caribbean and east Pacific since September 2025. The Trump administration has been militarising t...
US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians
Ruling permits Trump administration to nix Ethiopians' protected status despite concern over conditions in the country.
Ars Technica
Against all odds, SpaceX finally tugs Starship into port after 24 days at sea
"A team of SpaceX engineers is on their way to conduct additional analysis on the vehicle."
The Canary
Mandelson-linked bank boss warns UK not to tax bonuses
Earlier this year, we learned that Peter Mandelson had allegedly conspired with a US bank against UK interests. Specifically, he advised JP Morgan boss Jamie Di...
Wired
Garmin Watches Are Up to $250 Off Right Now On Amazon (2026)
Save $250 off the Garmin Fenix 8, plus discounts on other popular fitness trackers from the brand.
Wired
OpenAI Overhauls Safety Protocols After Its AI Agents Went Rogue
The ChatGPT maker says its upcoming Astra model may have reached “critical” cyber capabilities, prompting it to halt a significant number of training runs while...
Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US
Case follows whistleblower’s 2021 claims about Meta’s profit-driven disregard for young people’s mental health and user safety.
Israeli strike on Gaza City cafe kills six, including child
An Israeli strike hit a cafe in the port area west of Gaza City, killing six Palestinians, including a child.
Police attack Indonesian student protesters, arresting at least 21
Hundreds of university students in Indonesia took to the streets of Jakarta on Tuesday.
The Canary
Which is the best online site for booking flights?
Finding a single, definitive “best” site for booking flights isn’t about looking for a one-size-fits-all name, it’s about knowing what tools and guarantees a to...
The Canary
Serena and Venus denied victory in Cincinnati reunion thriller
Serena Williams and Venus Williams were beaten 2-6 6-1 10-8 by Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns in a gripping first‑round doubles contest at the Cincinnati Open...
Ars Technica
Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor
FCC demands "total capitulation" in Trump censorship campaign, Disney suit says.
Barcelona seal deal for World Cup winner Rodri from Manchester City
Rodri won the player of the World Cup award while helping Spain beat Argentina, and now completes his Barcelona move.
TechCrunch
OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach
The new safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models during the development process, as well as greater emphasis on alignment and security during the p...
Nigeria hospital collapses after rain washed away its foundations
A hospital in Nigeria has collapsed after rainwater triggered a landslide, washing away the foundational infrastructure.
Analysis: Syrian airbase attack is an Israeli message to Damascus, Ankara
Analysts say the attack on Abu al-Duhur was likely an Israeli message warning to not rebuild Syria's air force.
The British state has recast protest as terrorism
Britain’s ever-broader terrorism laws are erasing the line between political violence, protest and dissent.