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Russia kills 12 in Ukraine as Kyiv mourns 707 children killed since 2022

Russia's latest attacks come as Ukraine commemorates the children killed by Russia over the course of the all-out war.

Hundreds protest in Libya outside UN agency against undocumented migrants

Protesters accuse the UN of settling undocumented migrants in the country, a claim the agency rejects.

Sellers are pulling homes off the market at the fastest pace since 2020

Frustrated sellers are pulling their homes off the market at an increasingly high pace, as demand weakens and bidding wars wane.

Why is this teen fashion brand closing its fitting rooms?

Brandy Melville's move has caused uproar among some young women who frequent its stores, with one calling it a "devastating news".

Bill Ackman to Sell $290.5 Million in Stock Back to Universal Music After Rejected Takeover Offer

Fresh off of rejecting a takeover proposal from capital fund Pershing Square, Universal Music has announced it is repurchasing a sizable portion of its stock back from the company…

Bitcoin tumbles after Strategy sale unnerves crypto traders

Cryptocurrency is heading for biggest weekly loss since November 2022

Stunning Robinson return gives life to England

Ollie Robinson takes three wickets in his first over for England in more than two years to breathe life into their post-Ashes rebuild on day one of the first Test against New…

Kevin O’Leary agrees to downsize massive Utah data center

Kevin O'Leary agreed to halve the size of his planned 40,000-acre data center in Utah amid mounting pressure from residents and activists, as reported earlier by local affiliate…

Cable lobby warns of chaos if FCC doesn't relax ban on foreign routers

NCTA seeks waiver from foreign-router ban, citing memory and substrate shortages.

Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say

Women and children were among those killed in the attacks on four residential buildings, which Israel's military says killed four Hamas security officials.

Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women

Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.

Trump official-turned-foe John Bolton accepts plea deal in documents case

Despite serving as Trump's national security adviser, Bolton has emerged as a top critic of the president.

Amazon’s new plan for games: James Bond and AI Snoop Dogg

Amazon's gaming strategy has never really been clear. It's been very active in the space: acquiring Twitch, launching its Luna cloud gaming service nearly six years ago, investing…

Like father like son - international goals run in the family

After Lewis Koumas followed in father Jason's footsteps to score for Wales, BBC Sport showcases the famous father-son footballers who have scored goals at international level.

Here’s how SpaceX is pitching its IPO to everyday investors

SpaceX has the ability to “achieve what others think is really the impossible,” CFO Bret Johnsen declared in a video message to shareholders.

‘De Gaulle’ Director Antonin Baudry on Pathé’s Next Epic, Roosevelt and Why ‘Europe’s Narrative Has Been Written by the Americans’

As French cinema continues to embrace large-scale event filmmaking, Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance” arrives as Pathé’s latest ambitious historical epic, following the…

The job market is actually getting a boost from AI: Turns out human workers are cheaper

Wasted AI budgets at Nvidia, Uber, Microsoft and others sink “tokenmaxxing” and trigger hiring.

Soaring stocks created 2 million new millionaires around the world last year

The population of global millionaires surged 7.9% to 25.3 million in 2025, according to the Capgemini World Wealth Report.

Meta’s Oversight Board says account bans lack due process, transparency

Meta's board cites "due process" concerns over account bans. It's also pushing Meta to offer clear information about violations and its use in AI in making its determinations.

A war-weary Treasury market faces a fresh test with Friday’s jobs report

The new worry on Wall Street is that investors are simply losing patience and demanding higher compensation to lend money to the U.S. government.

FilmNation Snaps Up Absurdist Action-Thriller Spec ‘I’d Like To Speak To Your Manager’ From Gabe Delahaye

EXCLUSIVE: In a highly competitive situation, FilmNation has acquired I’d Like to Speak to Your Manager, an absurdist action-thriller spec from Gabe Delahaye, for feature…

Walmart’s stock was once a market darling. Now its tech-fueled valuation faces a reality check.

Walmart shares have lagged peers and the S&P 500 this year, with some analysts noting that business is still dominated by low-margin grocery sales.

Israel must allow ICRC to visit Palestinians in prison, Supreme Court rules

Israel’s Supreme Court rejects government ban on prisoner visits, affirming Red Cross access under international law.

Meta rolls out a new AI creator assistant on Facebook

Creators often have to parse through charts and dashboards to understand their performance, but with the new AI assistant, they can get quick answers to questions like "When…

Brook counterattack can't prevent New Zealand seizing control at Lord's

New Zealand made inroads in second session as rain creates stop-start contest

Writers Guild East President Decries “Near-Constant Level of Editorial Interference” at CBS News

Union head Tom Fontana said management is displaying “a profound contempt for the journalism profession” after the firing of ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley.

Quantinuum’s stock set to pop after IPO as Wall Street buys into the quantum boom

Quantinuum could be valued north of $18 billion, given indications for an opening price of about $71.

Ronaldo, Messi at World Cup: Who else is playing their final tournament?

The World Cup is set to be the swansong for some big names, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but who else?

Russia’s Andreeva beats Ukraine’s Kostyuk in no-handshake French Open semi

No handshake and no photo as Mirra Andreeva of Russia beats Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine to reach French Open final.

Black Lung Rising

Fault Lines investigates a surge in black lung among younger coal miners in Appalachia, and gaps in dust protections.

‘Industry’s Marisa Abela Knows How It All Ends for Yasmin

"I want her to be on the mountaintop somewhere, but I also know the show and I don't know whether that's possible," says the actress, who also reflects on working on the HBO…

KPMG’s global bosses refused to probe Australia whistleblower claims

Revelation draws international chief into scandal that has prompted resignation of top executives in the country

Ramp raises $750M at $44B valuation as investors hunger for fintechs with an AI story

Ramp has nearly tripled its valuation over the past year as investors scramble to grab a part of the fast-growing startup.

RFU council member punished for post about Alphonsi

A member of the RFU council has been stripped of perks of his position for seven months – including tickets to England games, free meals and travel expenses – after posting…

A Wheelchair User Directed the Film He Always Wanted to See: ‘Stand Up’

Mari Sanders' feature debut, premiering at Tribeca, follows a young woman navigating disability as a rite of passage, with characters with all their edges. "Who says people with…

Lebanon’s latest truce: What is different from the April agreement?

The ceasefire's prospects appear uncertain before its implementation has even started.

Thousands protest in Albania against coastal resort linked to Jared Kushner

Environmental organisations have called for the project's suspension, citing threats to biodiversity.

Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon

The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' has a 'double taxation' trap for top earners, tax experts say

A new guide by Congress' tax policy staff indicates that trust income can be taxed twice.

Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX’s AI revenue to increase 100-fold by 2030

Projections by Wall Street bank underpin the $1.78tn valuation group is pitching in IPO

Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX’s AI revenue to surge 100 times by 2030

Projections by Wall Street bank underpin the $1.78tn valuation group is pitching in IPO

Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran

The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.

British 'mafia boss' kidnapped by law enforcement, lawyer claims

Lawyers for one of Europe's top "mafia bosses" have accused law enforcement of "kidnapping" the fugitive as part of an international underworld extradition saga.

Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup

Iran national players Saeid Ezatolahi and Mohammad Ghorbani talk about how war is overshadowing a World Cup dream.

How some data center operators are tackling their water use problems

Hyperscalers have come under scrutiny for their impact on water quality and availability.

Charges dropped against Budapest mayor over 2025 Pride march

Budapest's liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony had been charged with helping to organise the banned 2025 march.

Europe is finally flexing its innovation muscles

The new EU tech sovereignty package shows a welcome shift from defensive regulation

Barack Obama Joins Malcom Gladwell on Podcast Series About Reconstruction Era’s ‘Unfinished Promise’

President Barack Obama is one of the prominent voices featured in a new podcast, “Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise,” hosted by author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell. The…

The Untold Saga Behind an Infamous Male Supermodel Cult

Once the world’s highest-paid male model, Hoyt Richards gave his last penny to a socialite conman who claimed to be an alien and preyed on the sexy and susceptible. A new HBO doc…

Tech is flashing a warning sign last seen in 2020. Strategist Larry McDonald sees a massive rotation coming.

Larry McDonald warns that investors are piling into tech stocks thinking it’s the “safe trade,” but should be thining about hard assets instead.