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Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to UAE: US envoy

Mike Huckabee calls on Gulf states to 'pick a side' in the war between Israel and Iran as he heaps praise on Abu Dhabi.

Anthropic warns investors against secondary platforms offering access to its shares

The company named Open Doors Partners, Unicorns Exchange, Pachamama Capital, Lionheart Ventures, Hiive, Forge Global, Sydecar and Upmarket as companies that are not authorized to…

Sam Altman says Elon Musk’s mind games were damaging OpenAI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Elon Musk did "huge damage" to the culture of the AI startup. During testimony as part of Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, Altman said Musk required…

EBay rejects GameStop’s $56bn bid as ‘neither credible nor attractive’

CEO Cohen, who has built a 5 percent position in eBay, has hinted he may take offer directly to eBay shareholders.

Blue Owl retail fundraising evaporates amid private credit concerns

Fund it operates took in fraction of capital from year-ago level as worries mount over potential surge in loan defaults

Can China counter US sanctions with its trade power?

From sanctions to rare earths, the economic rivalry between the US and China is intensifying.

Android Auto is now one (screen) size fits all

This week at I/O, Google rolled out a series of major updates for Android Auto that include better sizing for unconventionally shaped screens, video streaming through YouTube,…

Google launches new Android security feature to help uncover spyware attacks

Intrusion Logging is a new part of Android’s Advanced Protection Mode, which aims to help protect human rights activists, journalists, and dissidents from government spyware…

Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says

The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.

Chatterji leads Surrey to One-Day Cup win over Essex

Priyanaz Chatterji leads Surrey to a three-wicket One-Day Cup win in a nervous run chase against Essex at the Kia Oval.

South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.

Slavia Prague punished for pitch invasion

Slavia Prague are fined after a mass pitch invasion sees their match against rivals Sparta Prague abandoned

Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates

Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.

Google AI legend raises big money for startup targeting this cutting-edge goal

Demis Hassabis is the co-founder and CEO of Google’s DeepMind artificial-intelligence lab, which has spun out a startup called Isomorphic Labs to use AI to accelerate the creation…

Isak and Gyokeres named in Sweden World Cup squad

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres and Liverpool forward Alexander Isak are named in Sweden's World Cup squad.

Gary Dauberman’s Coin Operated Developing Nat Cassidy’s Horror Novella ‘Rest Stop’ For Film

EXCLUSIVE: Gary Dauberman’s Coin Operated has secured the rights to Rest Stop, a recently published horror novella by Nat Cassidy, with an eye toward developing a feature…

Sam Altman takes the stand in trial against Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has begun his testimony against Elon Musk in a high-profile jury trial in a California federal courtroom. Altman, alongside OpenAI president Greg Brockman,…

What to know about Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026

After a fairytale qualification journey, the tiny Caribbean island makes its World Cup debut next month.

Venice Best Actress Winner Xin Zhilei To Play Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s First Chinese Star, In Biopic For Fundamental Films

EXCLUSIVE: Shanghai and Los Angeles-based Fundamental Films has announced that Xin Zhilei, Best Actress award winner at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, will play Hollywood’s first…

Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.

Rivian’s AI-powered voice assistant is ready to roll

Rivian's AI-powered voice assistant is rolling out today to the company's vehicle fleet. The assistant will be available through a software update to all compatible Rivian Gen 1…

US inflation jumps to 3.8% as Trump’s Iran war sends petrol prices soaring

April figure marks highest level in three years as effects of conflict reverberate through world’s biggest economy

‘Doctor Dolittle: King of the Wild’ Begins Production Under Sycamore Studios and Reel FX Animation (EXCLUSIVE)

Get ready to talk to the animals! Sycamore Studios has announced that production is underway on “Doctor Dolittle: King of the Wild.”The new feature film is based on Hugh Lofting’s…

High inflation is pushing yields to 5% on Treasury bonds

Investors were ditching U.S. government debt early Tuesday as higher energy prices from the Iran war pinch Americans’ pocketbooks and push up the cost of living.

‘Slow Horses’ Ruth Bradley Joins Bill Burr & Chris O’Dowd In Ireland-Set Comedy ‘Bender’

EXCLUSIVE: Slow Horses’ Ruth Bradley is set to star alongside Bill Burr and Chris O’Dowd in Bender, the coming-of-age comedy shooting in Ireland this summer, which we…

EBay unbans Ryan Cohen as it rejects GameStop’s takeover attempt

The e-commerce company had permanently banned Cohen’s eBay account, which included GameStock merch and other items listed for as much as $14,000.

Four ministers resign as Starmer vows to fight on

PM challenges rivals to launch formal leadership contest

'Most powerful' nuclear missile will be deployed this year says Putin

Vladimir Putin says Russia will deploy the world's "most powerful" nuclear missile at the end of this year.

Social Security’s COLA could rise in 2027, boosted by Iran war impact and inflation

Surging gasoline and energy prices, as well as the cost of groceries, have pushed the forecast for the cost-of-living adjustment higher.

Ukraine nears deal with Pentagon to test drones in US

Draft statement of intent seen as first step towards potential bigger ‘drone deal’

Exaforce raises $125M Series B to build AI for catching and stopping cyberattacks as they happen

As bad actors weaponize AI to exploit software vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed, companies are increasingly recognizing the need to bolster their cybersecurity defenses. The…

Waymo issues recall to deal with a flooding problem

Waymo has issued a software recall that makes its robotaxis more cautious around flooded areas. A "final remedy" is in the works.

Lamine Yamal’s Palestine flag wave hailed by fans, activists and athletes

Palestinians in Gaza, football fans from around the world and activists laud Barca and Spain footballer.

Why the hantavirus outbreak is different from COVID-19

Experts say the transmission of hantavirus between humans is so rare that a pandemic is nearly 'impossible'.

Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni sworn in for seventh term as president

The 81-year-old, who has been in power since 1986, won a January election amid reports of intimidation and abductions.

Instructure strikes deal with hackers who breached it twice

The maker of the Canvas school software said it "reached an agreement" with the hackers, but provided no guarantees that the hackers would not release the data or keep their word.

OKC escapes late L.A. charge to complete sweep

The Lakers refused to fold while facing elimination, but the Thunder ultimately pulled away to improve to 8-0 this postseason.

US inflation jumps to 3.8% as Middle East war stokes price rises

April figure marks highest level in three years as effects of conflict reverberate through US economy

Inflation jumps to 3-year high, CPI shows, and that’s not the end of it

The U.S. inflation rate leaped to a nearly three-year high of 3.8% in April because of higher gas prices — and the pain for consumers isn’t going away soon.

Marvel’s ‘Moon Knight’ Director Mohamed Diab Talks Upcoming Arab Blockbuster ‘Asad’ With Superstar Mohamed Ramadan Who ‘Gave It His All’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Egyptian director Mohamed Diab, who made a splash at Cannes in 2016 with Islamic fundamentalism-themed thriller “Clash” and more recently helmed Marvel’s “Moon…

I’m 68. Is it wise to invest my $500,000 retirement savings with a single investment firm?

The Securities Investor Protection Corporation provides coverage of up to $500,000 for stocks, bonds and mutual funds, including up to $250,000 in cash.

Other Angle Reunites With Action Director David Charhon On ‘Prison Fight’ With Tewfik Jallab, Nassim Lyes & Jean-Claude Van Damme – Cannes Market

EXCLUSIVE: Other Angle is reuniting with French action director David Charhon on his upcoming Thai boxing drama Prison Fight for a Cannes sales launch. Inspired by true events, it…

The ‘godfather of crypto’ predicts $1 million bitcoin, but it’s going to fall first

Michael Terpin explained his theory of four-year cycles in the bitcoin price that bottom during midterm-election years. One more correction is coming before another bull market.

‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’ Director Jane Schoenbrun On Horror, Body Image And Being Starstruck By Gillian Anderson: “I Was A Huge ‘X-Files’ Obsessive. It Was My Life”

Jane Schoenbrun made a splash at Sundance in 2021 with We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, a creepy low-budget horror about a young girl drawn into a nihilistic and potentially…

This dot-com survivor says AI build-out is more like 1997 than 1999 — and still urges investors to hold more cash

The riveting gains for microchip stocks have many analysts drawing parallels to 1999, just ahead of the dot-com crash, when the build-out of a key technology led to parabolic…

Cannes Market Hot List: New Movies From Matthew McConaughey, Jason Statham, Rachel Zegler and More Aim to Spark Bidding Wars

As Cannes kicks off, Hollywood’s getting ready for another round of “let’s make a deal,” Cote d’Azur style. If things go according to sales…

Kent recruit wristspinner Jake Lintott on loan until end of Blast

Lintott deemed surplus to requirements at Warwickshire with contract coming to an end

Why Americans dread AI

Silicon Valley encourages the view that the technology is unstoppable — and Trump seems to agree

Warwickshire spinner Lintott joins Kent on loan

Kent sign Warwickshire spin bowler Jake Lintott on loan until the end of the 2026 T20 Blast.

EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen

She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.