Consumer
Paying on a credit card can protect your purchases… sometimes
Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act is great for getting you a refund. Well, usually, writes Martyn James
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World
Protesters gather outside Ireland’s parliament over Yves Sakila’s ‘disturbing’ death
Yves Sakila, 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.
Gear
I Cloned Myself With Gemini’s AI Avatar Tool. The Result Was Unnervingly Me
I used the Gemini app to generate lifelike videos featuring a digital clone of myself. Google sees this as the future of creation. I’m still creeped out.
World
Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 3 Railroad Workers in Bryansk Region
Russian Railways said a switcher locomotive came under a drone attack in the town of Unecha.
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Monaghan signs new Gloucester-Hartpury deal
Ireland second-row forward Sam Monaghan signs a new contract with Gloucester-Hartpury.
World
Multiple wildfires trigger unhealthful air quality alert in Southern California
Wildfire smoke from several fires has triggered a smoke advisory for wide swaths of Southern California until Thursday evening, according to officials.
News
Some Pixel owners are suddenly losing access to most of the My Pixel app
Google may be quietly taking away access to tips, support, and the store for some My Pixel users.
The Brief
The Brief – Beware the attaché: EU grapples with alleged IRGC diplomats
EU governments remain divided over how far to escalate pressure on Tehran diplomatically
Arts
Review: Feels Like Old Times With the Return of Tap City
Saved from extinction, the New York City Tap Festival is back with its charms and flaws intact.
United States Politics and Government
Trump Again Says He Will Talk to Taiwan’s Leader, Risking China’s Anger
President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan said he would be happy to speak with President Trump, a move that would defy U.S. diplomatic protocol and infuriate China.
News
Deals: M5 MacBook Air $199 off Amazon low, M3 iPad Air $400 off, iPhone 17 Pro Max, accessories, more
Joining the 2026 Memorial Day sales at Amazon and Best Buy, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is adding Apple’s base 15-inch M5 MacBook Air hitting a new Amazon all-time low at nearly $200…
Business
LIC net rose over 23% in Q4 to ₹23,420 cr., board declares ₹10 final dividend
For FY26, the insurer clocked 19% increase in net to ₹57,419 crore; CEO and MD Doraiswamy says it is a new record coming on the back of strong overall growth…
Health
11 Signs You’re the Problem in Your Friendships
You might be the one making the group chat go silent.
Biotech Act
Work on Biotech Act begins after six-month translation delay
Cyprus received the final language versions only last week
News
Perplexity’s Comet AI browser for iOS upgraded with 8 major improvements
Two months ago, Perplexity brought its Comet AI browser from the Mac to the iPhone and iPad for the first time. Now Perplexity has launched a big update to Comet…
Industry
India imported 4.3% less crude oil in April this year, yet the bill still up 50% as prices soar
LNG imports declined about 30% on a year-over-year basis with the import bill for the same dipping one-fourth
French Open
French Open draw: Djokovic avoids Sinner half but Raducanu faces early Sierra test
Carlos Alcaraz absence makes Italian heavy men’s favouriteEmma Raducanu will face talented Solana SierraNovak Djokovic has avoided Jannik Sinner’s half of the French Open draw but faces a challenging path…
Liveblog
Crystal Palace latest: Wharton and Richards train ahead of Conference League final
المصدر: Sky Sports — Football
Science & Tech
Trial of next-gen weight-loss drug retatrutide brings it one step closer to FDA approval
While drugs such as Wegovy target a single gut hormone, retatrutide is among a new class of GLP-1 drugs that aims at three hormone receptors
World
‘Some good signs’ a US-Iran deal to end war could be in sight, Marco Rubio reveals
Marco Rubio said there are "some good signs" that a deal to end the Iran war could be in sight - but added that he doesn't "want to be overly…
Economy
Stellantis refreshing North American products — and building 11 new models by 2030
For North America, the plan is designed to expand the automaker’s hybrid offerings, and offer new pickup trucks, a small van and seven “affordable” vehicles.
Athletics
Last chance for Commonwealth Games hopefuls to make the grade for Glasgow
المصدر: The Hindu — Sport
Deals
The JBL Charge 6 Bluetooth speaker is $50 cheaper in this Amazon deal
The highly rated speaker is now available for $149.95 on Amazon, $21.77 below its recent price and ready for your summer.
Science & Tech
How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger?
These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
Science & Tech
How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger?
These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
Science & Tech
Gov. Gavin Newsom to Sign Executive Order Aimed at A.I. Job Loss
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to explore an overhaul of labor policies to deal with potential mass job displacement from artificial intelligence.
Science & Tech
A trillion dollar question: Will SpaceX’s Starship launch go well?
Ahead of a much anticipated IPO, SpaceX is carrying out a critical test of its giant, stainless steel rocket. Investors will be watching closely.
World
Turkiye sends flights to Israel to get flotilla activists
ISTANBUL (AFP) – Turkiye on Thursday said it was sending charter flights to Israel to repatriate hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists, after Israeli forces detained them in scenes that sparked…
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CSA apologises for ‘confusion’ around New Year’s Test tickets availability
The statement comes in after CSA faced backlash on social media over making just 13% of tickets for the Newlands Test available to the general public
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Liberia: A Tribute to Harrison C. Jiedueh
[Liberian Observer] Harrison C. Jiedueh--affectionately known as "Black Baby," or simply "Blackie"--stepped onto the national stage as a gifted cartoonist and discerning social commentator. With husband-and-wife dramas, romantic satire, and…
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Liberia: Tribute to Black Baby (Harrison Jiedueh)
[Liberian Observer] There is so much to write about our union at the Daily Observer, but I will be brief. When the newspaper was launched in 1981, our boss Kenneth…
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Liberia: Harrison ‘Black Baby’ Jiedueh Laid to Rest
[Liberian Observer] - Hundreds of mourners from across the United States, Liberia and elsewhere gathered in Accokeek, Maryland, over the weekend to pay their final respects to Harrison "Black Baby"…
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Canada’s Cyle Larin’s late-season revival takes strange turn
Cyle Larin was a former lock starter for Canada alongside Jonathan David up front, but lost his place under head coach Jesse Marsch, who questioned the 31-year-old’s motivation. But his…
Running
Adidas’s ‘Endurance Suit’ Makes Runners Faster. But Will They Wear It?
A state-of-the-art “Endurance Suit” can enhance marathon performance and stave off the effects of fatigue — if only Adidas can convince its top athletes to wear it.