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Lessons from the war: A call for strategic reckoning in West Asia

The Israeli-US war on Iran shattered long-held assumptions about security, deterrence and stability in the region.

Energizer’s new coin batteries won’t cause ingestion burns if swallowed

Energizer has announced a new line of lithium coin batteries it claims are the world's first to eliminate the risk of ingestion burns if swallowed. Its Ultimate Child Shield line…

The Remarkable Paper Pure is the best digital notepad I’ve ever used

Was I writing with pen and paper, or a stylus on a tablet? It’s getting more difficult than ever to tell.  The Remarkable Paper Pure is a follow-up to 2020’s Remarkable 2 and…

Disney’s new CEO lays out his long-term vision as company sees streaming and theme-park momentum

In his first earnings report as Disney CEO, Josh D’Amaro said he planned to invest in content, find new ways to reach customers and leverage new technology to grow the business.

Man Utd fan groups ask FA to intervene in Youth Cup final

Manchester United fan groups have called on the FA to intervene after Manchester City decide to host their FA Youth Cup final at their 7,000-capacity Joie Stadium - rather than at…

Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.

Microsoft’s Office and LinkedIn chief now runs Teams in latest reshuffle

Microsoft's LinkedIn chief, Ryan Roslansky, took on an expanded role at the company as head of Office last year, and he's now getting more responsibilities as part of the latest…

This billionaire’s blueprint for a 200-bagger: Why you’re thinking too small in a world of ‘infinite capital’

Brad Jacobs, who built eight multibillion-dollar companies, reveals his repeatable process for massive returns.

‘Operation Epic Fury’ has ended: Is the Iran war over?

Experts say Trump's pause of 'Project Freedom' could be the 'beginning of the end' for the war on Iran.

Sudan blames Ethiopia, UAE for recent drone attacks: What we know

Sudan recalls its ambassador to Addis Ababa as drone attacks shatter sense of calm after years of civil war.

Chrome’s AI features may be hogging 4GB of your computer storage

Google Chrome may be taking up more of your storage than expected thanks to a large on-device AI model file that, in some cases, is being automatically downloaded to the browser's…

China calls for Iran war ceasefire in meeting with top envoy

Beijing’s foreign minister meets his Iranian counterpart days before summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump

China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks

Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

Colombia tourist jewel plagued by violence

Armed groups’ extortion and turf wars in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada threaten Indigenous communities and tourism boom.

North Korea formally drops goal of reuniting with South

Revised constitution scrubs references to original doctrine while defining country’s borders

Syria says it dismantled Hezbollah-linked cell plotting assassinations

Authorities say the cell was planning 'targeted assassinations against high-level government officials'.

Airlines hike fares, cut millions of seats as Iran war drives up fuel costs

Surging jet fuel prices are prompting carriers to slash their flight schedules, casting a cloud over summer travel rush.

In Biographical Drama ‘Ulya,’ Karlis Arnolds Avots Stars as a Female Latvian Basketballer Who Became a Legend (Exclusive Cannes Clips)

The actor also co-wrote the script for Viesturs Kairišs' black-and-white Un Certain Regard film, which explores identity and takes us back to Soviet Union-era Latvia through the…

Peter Sarlin’s QuTwo reaches $380M valuation in angel round

QyTw0, the Finnish AI lab founded by former AMD Silo AI CEO Peter Sarlin, is now valued at €325 million (approximately $380 million) after raising a €25 million angel round ($29…

Watch: The Lebanese neighbourhoods shattered by Israel's ten minute bombing raid

The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.

Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek nears $45bn valuation

Value soars in ongoing fundraising discussions as investors including Tencent seek slice of AI lab

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Diggs found not guilty of assault, strangulation

A jury found former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs not guilty on charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery on Tuesday.

Leafs win draft lottery after front office shakeup...

The Toronto Maple Leafs, who this week announced sweeping front office changes, won the lottery Tuesday for the first pick in the NHL draft, a victory at a critical time for a…

Iran’s Araghchi holds talks with China’s Wang Yi in Beijing

Iran's foreign minister meets his Chinese counterpart one week ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.

WNBA preview: Power Rankings, playoff odds and eve...

Where do all 15 teams open in ESPN's WNBA Power Rankings? Can the Aces run it back? How good will the Fever be?

Has Trump just made another mess in the Middle East?

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Samsung hits $1tn value on AI euphoria

Memory chip giant’s surge pushes South Korea’s Kospi to new record

Russia pavilion drags Venice Biennale into EU sanctions row

Brussels has warned that allowing Moscow to participate would breach ban on providing services to Kremlin

Imbalances are back on the global agenda

Policymakers must overcome the mercantilist fallacy that the way to get rich is by running surpluses forever

Republican-led group mounts $8mn midterms push to undo Musk aid cuts

Billionaire’s Doge assault emerges as vulnerability for Donald Trump’s party in swing districts

‘Worst’ still ahead as oil price swings darken global trade outlook

Volatility is more damaging than higher prices and will cause merchandise flows to drop, according to Global Trade Alert

Oil futures fall after Trump pauses U.S. effort to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz

Crude-oil futures fell late Tuesday after President Donald Trump said his latest effort to partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be paused, to buy more time to reach an…

Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor

He spent much of the race criticising the state's response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee.

IS families in Syria have booked tickets home to Australia, minister says

The four women and nine children with links to Islamic State have spent years in a Syrian camp.

Toyota switches on to electric vehicles to counter Chinese threat

Hybrid pioneer’s push comes as rivals scale back their EV targets

David Letterman Slams CBS as ‘Lying Weasels’ for Canceling ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Due to a ‘Financial Decision’

Late-night legend David Letterman is once again coming to the defense of Stephen Colbert, whose “Late Show” comes to a close later this month after CBS announced in July 2025 that…

Upstart’s stock is getting punished after earnings. Here’s the big gripe.

The AI lending company came up short on a key profit metric, but its CEO says that analysts may have mismodeled seasonal trends.

‘Storage Wars’ Star Darrell Sheets’ Death Officially Ruled a Suicide, Cyberbullying Allegations Remain Under Investigation

Allegations that “Storage Wars” star Darrell Sheets was being cyber-bullied continue to be investigated in the wake of his April 22 death, Lake Havasu Police said…

Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup M...

A chaotic opening round means it's a wide-open field. Here are the players leading the charge as Round 2 begins.

Iran war live: Trump says Hormuz operation paused amid US, Tehran talks

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite growing tensions in Hormuz Strait.

Love Is All Around: Quinta Brunson’s Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award Closes a Sitcom Circle

Emmy-winning “Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson grew up on a diet of Nick at Nite, so she remembers “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” fondly. “That show went platinum…

Oil futures fall after Trump pauses U.S. effort to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz

Crude-oil futures fell late Tuesday after President Donald Trump said his latest effort to partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be paused, to buy more time to reach an…

Thai temples launch rockets in friendly festival rivalry

Temples in Thailand gathered for the annual ‘Look Noo’ rocket festival, an ancient Mon tradition.

Jason Blum, Michael De Luca and Tom Quinn to Speak at PGA’s Produced By Conference

Blumhouse CEO and Founder Jason Blum, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Co-Chair and CEO Michael De Luca and Neon CEO and Founder Tom Quinn are among those slated to speak at the…

Trump announces pause on US operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz

US president says 'Project Freedom' paused to see whether an agreement with Iran can be finalised and signed.

Trump says US will ‘pause’ plan to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz

US president says there has been ‘great progress’ on a deal with Iran

This narrow shipping lane is how Trump now wants oil tankers to navigate the Strait of Hormuz

If the U.S. succeeds in shepherding more vesses out of the strait safely, hundreds of ships still stuck on either side of the strait, including massive oil tankers, would find…

Location Managers Guild International Elects Danny Finn As President; Other Officers & Board Members Set

There’s a change at the top of Location Managers Guild International. The group said Tuesday that Danny Finn was elected president in a unanimous vote. Succeeding John…