Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the north

Thousands flee Mekelle amid advancing troops and disrupted services as tensions rise in Ethiopia's northern territories.

Judge dismisses antitrust lawsuits over Google’s AI Overviews

A federal judge has dismissed a pair of antitrust lawsuits filed by Chegg and Rolling Stone parent company Penske Media Corporation, which accused Google of dri...

Russian drone hits school in Ukraine’s Kyiv as Moscow presses air assault

Russian drone strikes hit a school in Kyiv and the main bridge, disrupting transport in the latest wave of attacks.

Activists protest Indian police raid over kite-flying event for Palestine

Pro-Palestinian activists protested in Mumbai after police raided the home of a volunteer who took part in Gaza event.

Audible’s new features let you explore book worlds — and use AI to talk to characters

Audible is rolling out new features that help listeners keep track of characters, explore places and imagery mentioned in books, and even interact with characte...

The new Kindle ditches the bezel in a push toward a smaller, lighter e-reader

The new Kindle lineup features its lightest and thinnest designs yet, with a sleek, front-flush display that eliminates bezels for good.

Amazon introduces Kindle Click, a $35 remote for turning pages

The compact Bluetooth remote is designed to let readers turn pages without touching their Kindle.

Amazon Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft 2026: Specs, Price, Release Date

Ahead of the Kindle’s 20th anniversary next year, Amazon is refreshing its entire range of e-readers with fresh colors, an aluminum build, and a new frame desig...

The Best Early Amazon Echo Deals (and the Worst) Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

Amazon raised prices across its devices in August. Here are the early device deals ahead of Prime Day that are still worth it—and which aren’t.

Hearing tech startup Legato launches its AI hearing glasses

The glasses stem from the startup’s goal of making hearing care more accessible by addressing the cost, comfort, and stigma associated with traditional hearing ...

Botswana at 60 challenges the story of postcolonial African failure

Botswana showed that resource wealth need not condemn a country to corruption and underdevelopment.

Sony brings AI graphics upscaling to the regular PS5

Sony is launching a new AI upscaling technology specifically for the regular PS5. The new tech, called Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), is a "new perform...

Nigeria charges man accused of faking government agency

What if you could invent a government agency and get the government to fund it?

Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo killed in helicopter crash

The high-profile businessman known for his political connections was one of six people killed in the crash.

2 Driverless Cars Crashed Going 155 mph. That Could Be a Good Thing

Only two of five vehicles finished the race around a notoriously difficult Formula 1 track, exposing what happens when autonomous systems meet blind corners, se...

Can VR glasses save VR?

Sean wears the Meta VR Glasses. | Photo: Meta I'm pretty sure I won't be buying the $1,299 Meta VR Glasses. That's too rich for my blood in today's economy, and...

Funeral held for DR Congo politician killed after defending Ebola response

A funeral has been held for the politician who was killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Microsoft’s Office and Teams chief is leaving

After nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft, Ryan Roslansky is leaving the company. Roslansky, who until recently was the CEO of LinkedIn, was promoted to t...

Inside Microsoft’s big Copilot rethink

Last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hosted an intimate, invite-only event for leaders from some of its key enterprise customers. Instead of a flashy media ev...

Satlyt, founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, raises $8M to run AI on satellites

Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-...

Measles Is Forcing Hospitals to Adapt to a New Normal

The US resurgence of measles is forcing hospitals and health systems to adopt new protocols and procedures to deal with a disease they thought was in the past.

How was the Flydubai pilot who attacked his co-pilot cleared to fly?

The Flydubai scare has raised several questions for Israel and the civil aviation industry.

UAE investigates possible ‘terrorist’ link in attack on flight to Israel

Investigators will probe whether incident was linked to any 'terrorist activity or intent', UAE state media reports.

Carlos Queiroz quits as Ghana coach after AFCON qualifying defeats

The Portuguese oversaw two defeats in the qualifying round for AFCON 2027 since taking the job again on September 2.

Jewish human rights barrister, 94, arrested for supporting Palestine Action

Margaret Owen OBE, a celebrated human rights lawyer and friend of Ed Miliband’s late mother, talks to Al Jazeera.

Minaret of Indian mosque collapses during controversial demolition

Video shows the moment the minaret of India’s 600-year-old Ujjain mosque collapsed during demolition work.

Afghanistan says Pakistani airstrikes killed women and children

Afghan officials say at least nine women and children were killed and 11 people wounded by Pakistani air attacks.

PS5 emulation is suddenly making big strides on PC

Games like Astro Bot and Demon’s Souls are running ably without a console.

Best Gifts for Parents (and Their Babies): Bottle Washers, Prepared Meals, and More

If your friend is in the depths of newborn survival, these gifts and gadgets can go a long way to make parenting a little easier.

The Real Threat to the Midterms Is Regular Americans Thinking Violence Is the Answer

Robert A. Pape, a leading authority on political violence, wants Americans to understand that the threat is coming not from the fringes, but from the mainstream...