Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads

From outrage over Nolan Wells’ death to analysis of HBO Max’s Lanterns, Threads has transformed into a vital artery of the Black social media ecosystem.

Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert

A Flydubai plane travelling from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

Racism towards player during Ireland-Israel match to be investigated

An investigation has been launched after teammates flagged hearing racist abuse from Israeli fans aimed at Adam Idah during its controversial Nations League gam...

How Israeli Checkpoints Choke Palestinian Life in the Occupied West Bank

Lost time. Lost jobs. Lost friends. Lost family. Lost lives. Our joint investigation reveals the system that has divided the West Bank and measures what it cost...

‘I wanted to live’: A Ukrainian orphan’s journey through Russian occupation

Denys Kostev says he was forcibly transferred in 2022 and coerced into pro-Russian campaigns before finally escaping.

Photos: A journalist is crowned king in Uganda

The death of King Oyo Nyimba in August triggered widespread grief and a succession dispute in Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom.

Best Mattresses for Kids (2026): Saatva, Birch, Helix, and More

Learn what to look for when buying a kids’ mattress, plus how six top models stack up, according to my 2-year-old.

Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can pull power directly from your TV

The new Fire TV Stick 4K will be a little easier to set up than Amazon's previous 4K streaming sticks since it no longer requires a power adapter. You can power...

The Sonos Ace Ultra are the headphones Sonos should have made the first time

The Ace Ultra look like the Ace, but they’re better on the inside. The original Sonos Ace headphones should have been a triumphant entry into a new product cate...

Potato by air

Artist’s rendition | Image:The Verge, Getty Images The Wing Hummingbird 7000W-B delivery drone weighs less than 15 pounds. It has 16 propellers - four for horiz...

You’ll soon be able to order DoorDash by text message

DoorDash is also expanding its Dasher returns feature nationwide in November. | Image: DoorDash / The Verge DoorDash is launching new ways to use the local deli...

UK‘s PM Burnham sets out plans to reshape public services

UK's PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy.

Hijabi students turned away from school in Azerbaijan

Female students leave a school in Azerbaijan after reportedly being denied entry for wearing headscarves.

Here’s how tech leaders will self-police AI safety under Trump’s deal

Anyone else getting “The Last Supper” vibes from this photo taken at the White House tech gathering? | Photographer: Tierney L. Cross/The Washington Post/Bloomb...

S Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines

South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers.

Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert

Airline says plane experiences 'incident' en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, lands safely at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk airport.

Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul

The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra arrive together, with no regular Tab S12 in sight. | Image: Samsung Since the Galaxy Tab S10 line, Samsung has updated its fla...

Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones

Samsung has announced its third-generation Bluetooth tracker, the Galaxy SmartTag 3. It combines a smaller design and improved battery life with a few new track...

‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 days

The medical condition of dozens of prisoners has deteriorated as inmates protest against suspension of amnesty law.

Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis

Pakistan says Islamabad will make “whatever means” available to Saudi Arabia if Saudi faces threats from the Houthis.

Nigeria and Ghana suffer huge AFCON 2027 qualifying shocks

The Gambia come back to beat ‌Ghana 4-2, while Guinea Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 despite seven Premier League starters.

Apple’s ‘HomePad’ will reportedly launch on October 13th

Apple's long-rumored smart home hub will reportedly be revealed on October 13th. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the smart home device will be revealed alo...

Gentle giant Backpack wins Alaska’s Fat Bear Week

The contest celebrates the resilience of the 2,200 brown bears that live in the preserve on the Alaska Peninsula.

Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal

US president's comments came after he was asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons when Iran cannot.

OpenAI launches ‘dots,’ personal AI assistant ‘built to handle everything’

AI giant launches 'dots' to rival Meta's Muse and Google's Gemini Spark.

India’s Ujjain tense as mosque partially demolished for Hindu pilgrimage

Fearing outright demolition, Muslims volunteer to take down parts of the city's Shahi Mosque themselves.

Hegseth to cut number of US general and admiral positions by 20%

Pentagon official says the plan will be announced in the defence secretary's 'State of the Force' address in Virginia.

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Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning

Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu's warning of possible attacks during next month's general election.

South African president orders action on femicide after killings

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat femicide and gender-based violence.