US-Iran talks continue, but ‘deal unlikely’ before midterm elections

The US and Iran are talking through mediators, but there are major differences over what a deal should look like.

Thousands of drivers strike in the Philippines over rising fuel prices

Transport workers blame US-Israel war on Iran for rising fuel prices as government offers free rides for commuters.

‘A false problem’: Italy’s Muslims question Meloni’s burqa ban

As the prime minister attempts to stave off a far-right challenger, a small minority of Muslims are being targeted.

Israeli settlers attack Jalud village in occupied West Bank, torch homes

A group of settlers attacked two homes belonging to the Al-Tubasi family in northern West Bank village.

Will Chinese AI companies slow down? A top House Democrat wants answers

Image: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images As President Donald Trump prepares to meet tech and AI CEOs in Washington, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) is calli...

Anthropic warns of ‘catastrophic’ AI risks in its own IPO filing

As Anthropic gears up for its greatly anticipated public debut, a preview of the company's IPO filing reportedly details its mounting losses, leadership proposa...

Israel’s West Bank road closures turn routine journeys into long ordeals

Palestinians face delayed medical care and long journeys as Israel tightens movement restrictions across the West Bank.

Satellite images show Gaza in ruins three years into Israel’s genocidal war

Google Earth images show scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza, where more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed.

Can Pakistan’s Sohail Afridi win freedom for ex-PM Imran Khan?

At 37, he's the PTI's top elected leader. But the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister is assuming a national role too.

Israeli forces kill Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Beik in Gaza attack

Head of Hamas's armed wing in northern Gaza killed in ⁠an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Gaza City.

Gaza doctors face tough decisions as patients face long waits for diagnoses

Medical staff in Gaza struggle to treat patients with shortages in testing equipment.

FIFA could disburse millions to members as Infantino seeks re-election

FIFA president Infantino is open to providing 'greatest level of additional funding' to associations amid opposition.

Asian Games: South Korea volleyball team latest to be taken to wrong venue

Transporting athletes to the wrong location has emerged as a recurring issue at the Asian Games in Japan.

Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high

Reserve Bank of Australia lifts benchmark rate to 4.6 percent amid stubborn inflation.

AFCON qualifiers: Wissa guides DR Congo to win, Tunisia held by Botswana

Democratic Republic of the Congo secure their second straight win in Group E, with striker Yoanne Wissa scoring again.

Your car’s data privacy problems are worse than you think

You hear it all the time: Modern cars are basically smartphones on wheels. And just like the phone in your pocket, the car in your driveway collects vast amount...

Public transport drivers strike in Manila over soaring fuel prices

Public transport drivers in Manila begin a three-day strike over soaring fuel prices.

More than 80 reported abducted in Nigeria as police find human remains

Farmers and women abducted in northern Niger and Zamfara states as police find human remains at suspected gang camps.

Anthropic’s prospectus details losses, growth, and, yes, a warning that its AI could end humanity

In its prospectus, Anthropic just told investors it's losing tens of billions of dollars a year, but also growing like crazy, and — oh yeah — its own AI might p...

Pope Leo says AI risk concerns not ‘fake news’

Leader of the Catholic Church says AI safety issues should be taken seriously and acted on.

Rubio, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister hold talks on Yemen, Hormuz Strait

Top US and Saudi diplomats discuss cooperation on security challenges, including hostilities with Yemen's Houthis.

Ethiopian army claims to have taken Tigrayan stronghold

The Ethiopian military and allied militia claim to have overtaken the town of Alamata in the Tigray region.

Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences

Footage of attack on Academy shows people leaning out of windows as bright flames engulf part of the historic building.

Fighter jets escort Pope Leo on final day of his France tour

Pope Leo XIV was escorted by fighter jets to Metz, the final stop of his four-day France tour.

Iran’s Araghchi meets Qatari mediators as US calls for nuclear talks

Tehran awaits reply on Hormuz plan as a US official says there will be no deal unless nuclear issues are addressed.

Hungary lifts immunity of Prime Minister Magyar, two Orban-era ministers

Hungary's Parliament lifts immunity of incumbent leader and two former ministers, clearing the way for criminal probes.

Nothing’s New Headphone (1) Pro Are Made for the Studio

With three drivers in each ear and tuning from Metropolis Studios, Nothing wants its new $399 cans to shine in the studio while also making your commute more mu...

OpenAI ‘scraps release’ of latest AI model over safety concerns

AI giant scraps planned released of GPT-6.1 Astra following concerns raised during internal testing, reports say.

Peak XV ups Surge seed investment ceiling to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort

Thirteen of the 18 startups in Peak XV’s latest Surge cohort are targeting global markets, while more than half are based in India.

Africa’s space ambitions are moving from policy to practice

As the Africa Space Expo closes in Abidjan, African innovators are showing what the continent can build.