World
Watch: BBC at Kyiv block of flats hit by Russian drone strike
Russia launched one of the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.
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Food
Why food is the real star of my new novel
From James Bond’s breakfasts to the kimchi fried rice in Crying in H Mart, a book’s food can often linger longer in our memories than its characters or storylinesSign up…
Conservation
How a kindergarten teacher became the accidental guardian of 200 king penguins
When the birds started nesting on her land at Useless Bay, Chile, Cecilia Durán Gafo decided she would protect them from people and predatorsFive pairs of rubbery feet carry velvet-sheathed…
Big Tech
Tech companies lobbied away stricter rules on gas-powered data centers
A corporate climate watchdog has dropped a rule proposal around clean energy certificates.
Local
Gotta catch an MP! Players ‘debate’ UK politicians in Pokémon-style game
Creator of Politidex hopes free online app will help humanise politics and act as a way of ‘flipping the narrative’The year is 2016 and Pokémon Go has taken over the…
رياضة محلية
Waterfront goals: Seattle will host a floating World Cup fan zone
The Pacific Northwest city is turning its waterfront into a floating football festival complete with fan zones, watch parties and a pitch.
Science & Tech
Boeing nears ‘large’ China orders as Trump and Xi forge new trade board: Bessent
“Large Boeing orders” are expected as part of US President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, adding that China and the US would…
The Ashes
Cricket Australia in talks with Amazon and Dazn over Ashes broadcast rights
Deal covers England men’s T20 and ODI tour this autumnMove may lead to new cricket rights holder in UK marketCricket Australia has opened negotiations with a number of broadcasters, including…
Tennis
‘We live in a fake world’: Alexander Bublik on honesty, insults and why doubles isn’t real tennis
The outspoken Russian-born Kazakhstani on how his lowest point has turned into the best 12 months of his careerThere are few experiences on the professional tennis circuit more uncomfortable than…
External Relations
Tunisia Validated By WHO As Having Eliminated Trachoma As a Public Health Problem
[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Tunisia as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. This is a major milestone in the country's public health journey, coming…
East Africa
The GEF Leads Global Drive to Tackle Shipping Threat to Oceans
[IPS] Mafia Island, Tanzania -- Under the warm waters off Tanzania's Mafia Island, marine scientist Asha Mgeni hovers above a coral reef she has studied for years. Small fish dart…
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Missed voicemails with no calls? It could be a scam
Silent voicemail scams drop blank messages into your inbox without ringing your phone. Here's how the scam works and what you can do to fight back now.
Big Tech
US reportedly allows 10 Chinese companies to buy NVIDIA’s coveted H200 AI chips
But Reuters says NVIDIA has yet to make any deliveries.
Science & Tech
Melting of Greenland ice sheet could release methane ‘fire ice’
Seismic surveys and sediment cores suggest that dozens of deep pockmarks on the sea floor were created when Arctic methane stores were disrupted by climate change after the last glacial…
Science & Tech
Rebooting stem cells builds aged muscles and assists injury recovery
Muscle stem cells, which are crucial for building new muscle, don’t work as well as we get older, but giving them an artificial boost could rejuvenate them
Chipmaking
Accelerating Chipmaking Innovation for the Energy-Efficient AI Era
This sponsored article is brought to you by Applied Materials.At pivotal moments in history, progress has required more than individual brilliance. The most consequential breakthroughs — such as those achieved…
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Why RF Coexistence Testing Is Critical for Shared Spectrum
A comprehensive review of how spectrum congestion, dynamic sharing, and cognitive radio systems are reshaping RF coexistence testing for military and commercial applications.What Attendees will LearnWhy spectrum congestion threatens wireless…
Economy
Hiltzik: Trump’s ‘weird war’ on wind power will jeopardize our energy future and cost Americans billions
Trump is shelling out more than $1 billion of taxpayer money to kill wind power projects, but his hatred for the technology is based on myths.
Economy
Waymo recalls thousands of its driverless cars after some failed to avoid flooded roads
The autonomous taxi company Waymo issued a voluntary recall of more than 3,000 vehicles due to a software issue that led some of the vehicles to drive into standing water.
Science & Tech
Can we really keep kids safe online?
Future of Privacy Forum CEO Jules Polonetsky says protecting minors online requires more than just restrictions and parental controls.
World
Hantavirus strikes a cruise ship, Californians at risk: Is this the start of something much worse?
The MV Hondius was the epicenter of the first-ever deadly outbreak of hantavirus aboard a modern cruise ship. Was this a freak occurrence, or a sign of things to come?
Economy
Xi Jinping vows to ‘open door wider’ to US firms during Trump visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping used US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing to reassure American business leaders that China remains committed to further opening its economy to foreign investment.
Economy, Business and Finance
Egypt’s Byit Expands to UAE With Digital Tools for Brokers
[Daba Finance] Byit, an Egypt-born proptech startup, has expanded into the UAE and launched new AI tools for real estate brokers, as it seeks to connect Egyptian property supply with…
Economy, Business and Finance
Beltone, Citadel Exit Startup Bosta With Reported 75 Percent Return
[Daba Finance] Beltone Venture Capital and UAE-based Citadel International Holdings have exited Bosta through their joint investment fund, marking another liquidity event in Egypt's startup market.
Economy, Business and Finance
Startup Egrobots Launches Egypt-Made Harvesting Robot
[Daba Finance] Egrobots has unveiled an autonomous agricultural harvesting robot developed by Egyptian engineers, marking a local push into robotics, artificial intelligence and farm automation.
Economy, Business and Finance
Egypt’s Taager Opens China Office to Facilitate Cross-Border Trade
[Daba Finance] Taager has opened its first supply office in China as the Egypt-born, Saudi Arabia-based social e-commerce platform deepens its cross-border trade infrastructure.
Governance
Voters’ Rolls Finally Confirm Zanu-PF Fraudulently Registered Supporters for Mozambique’s Election
[Daily Maverick] Official voters' rolls from Mozambique's 2024 elections reveal fraudulent registrations, including Zanu-PF activists and Zimbabweans without voting rights.
Economy
Tariffs, weak demand and climate confusion drag EU business investment rate to 11-year low
It's the lowest point since 2015, with firms blaming geopolitical disruption, a disorderly market and regulation uncertainty. Hungary and Croatia buck the trend.
Balkan Insight
Croatia Receives Remains of 500 Post-WWII Victims from Slovenia
Remains of fleeing Croat fighters and civilians executed by Yugoslav Partisans at close of World War II were handed over in the first such transfer between Croatia and Slovenia.
Dior
Anderson juices up the vibes for Dior with spotlight on Hollywood
Designer suggests decision to stage show in Los Angeles is part of strategy to deepen label’s cinema presenceLike Christian Dior, the founder of the house he now leads, fashion designer…
Home Repairs and Improvements
A Bedroom Where Leopard-Print Carpeting and Green Walls Do the Talking
The husband-and-wife duo behind Wretched Flowers keep their bedroom cozy with bespoke treasures.
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A Primer on Buddhist Monuments
Three architecturally significant stupas, or reliquary mounds, in Nepal, Thailand and Taiwan.
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Buddhist Terms Explained: From Dharma to Samsara
Words and terms common in the Buddhist communities of Nepal, Thailand and Taiwan.
Geoengineering
Can Some Very Tiny Particles Cool the Planet? One Tech Company Says Yes.
Stardust Solutions says its tiny spheres can reflect the sun’s rays without harming people or the environment. Critics say private companies have no business altering Earth’s atmosphere.
Weddings and Engagements
When Couples and Their Parents Can’t Agree on Wedding Details
Boomer and Gen X parents helping to pay for a wedding are sometimes finding themselves at odds with the couple over what qualifies as a must-have.