Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws
Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport.
Red Bull’s Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain GP F1 race in Sepang
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton finish second and third.
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This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I’ve stuck to my phone
The OhSnap Wallet 2. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I've stuck to my phone. Remember when I test...
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The Best Gifts Under $25 for Everyone on Your List (2026)
We found genuinely good presents for home cooks, teens, coffee lovers, and the person who already has everything.
Is the Sudanese army gaining momentum against the RSF?
The SAF claims victory in a vital North Kordofan town, weakening RSF’s access to fighters and supply routes.
Will Brazil’s Lula halt the right-wing wave sweeping Latin America?
Lula has remained a symbol for much of the global left amid the rise of the far right in Latin America.
Russia’s nuclear plants are ageing. Who will pay to dismantle them?
Moscow faces a huge decommissioning bill at home even as it expands its nuclear industry abroad.
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The Best Online Gift Cards and Digital Gift Ideas (2026)
Forget the wrapping paper and shipping. Go digital this year with subscriptions, ebooks, apps, and more.
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Meta Glasses Nova (Gen 3) Review: Not Much New
Meta and Ray-Ban’s new smart glasses have slightly better batteries and mics. And yes, they still have cameras.
Spain protests flare after housing bill rejected: Will it cause snap poll?
Measures pushed by Spain's leftist government fail to pass parliament as the protests spread.
Netanyahu’s fight to own the election narrative
What did Netanyahu know about October 7 before it happened?
Tributes as Bosnian football star Edin Dzeko retires
Bosnia and Herzegovina's legendary striker Edin Dzeko has bid farewell to international football after a final match.
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Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits starting next year. Some hyperscalers do not...
Brazil elections live: Lula faces Bolsonaro in close presidential race
Voting to begin in Brazil as Lula seeks a historic fourth term, facing strong opposition from Flavio Bolsonaro.
Flydubai: What happens when a plane plunges 17,000 feet?
A flight instructor recreates the Flydubai jet’s near-vertical 17,000 foot dive in a simulator.
The story of a book in Gaza: A treasured possession given new lease of life
With libraries, schools and homes destroyed in Gaza, surviving books have become treasured possessions.
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Keurig Alta First-Look: No More Plastic K-Cups
Keurig is ready to ditch the K-Cup with a compostable and plastic- and aluminum-free coffee pod, but the price is steep.
Photos: Community unites in Senegal’s Dakar to clean dilapidated school
Volunteers and students prepare safer, cleaner classrooms in advance of the academic year in Senegal's capital.
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The AirPods Pro 3 are a fantastic deal at $179
AirPods Pro 3 | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge It’s been a while since we’ve seen a good discount on the Apple AirPods Pro 3, but like the latest i...
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Elusive ‘Geoneutrinos’ Are Building a New Map of Earth’s Volatile Interior
A global network of detectors are reporting some of the most substantial measurements yet of neutrinos created deep underground by the radioactive elements that...
Bosnia votes in one of world’s most complicated general elections
Voters cast their ballots for a dizzying number of officials across multiple tiers of government.
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The MacBook Air M5 is $200 off for the first time in months
Pictured: The 15-inch Apple MacBook Air. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Amazon’s October Prime Day has effectively chopped off Apple’s June price ...
Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after rape allegations
Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after rape allegations
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The iPad Mini is slightly cheaper again during Prime Day
Apple’s iPad Mini is temporarily on sale for its old price. | Photo: David Pierce / The Verge Apple bumped up prices on several of its devices in June, and we h...
Inside the ‘kill box’: The Yemenis who stayed behind in Houthi-held Mocha
Yemenis trapped in the Red Sea port city speak of deteriorating conditions there.
Sabalenka, Rybakina handed shock defeats at China Open tennis
The Belarusian’s exit follows top seed Rybakina losing to unseeded Charaeva in her first match as world number one.
Gaza’s Christians mourn mother and daughter killed in Israeli attack
Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al-Najjar among five Palestinians killed in Gaza City attack.
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The forgotten Chromebook that started it all
Google didn't even call the first Chromebook a "Chromebook." The Cr-48 had no interesting design and no bright logos - it wasn't even designed to be a product y...
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The rise, fall, and rise of portable MP3 players
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the collapse and the resurgence of the portable med...
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Amazon’s colorful and sturdy new Kindles
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 146, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, it's October already?, and al...