Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases
Demonstrators burn tyres and block highways as protests over increased fuel prices grip Syrian cities.
Air Force officer recalls ‘free-falling’ after jet was shot down over Iran
In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes,” one of the two U.S. Air Force officers whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April
Obama says Democrats should have a ‘very clear plan’ on AI policy
Researchers at AI companies have been warning about safety risks, and industry leaders have called for a slowdown in development.
Hyrox athlete sparks debate for continuing race after soiling herself
Some have raised concerns around hygiene while others saluted her resolve to finish the race.
Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation
No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.
‘She’s back’: Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion’s comeback concert in Paris
Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.
The truth behind story of Japanese teacher saving 30 children during Battle of Okinawa
We found no trace of Keiko Mori or a monument supposedly bearing her name in Okinawa.
The detrimental cost of scaling too fast
AI has crossed a decisive threshold in the enterprise. McKinsey’s 2026 global survey found that 44% of organizations now report scaling AI across the enterprise
Revolut handed customer passports to scammers using a real government email domain
Revolut gave sensitive customer information to criminals who requested it from what appeared to be a government email address, and did so because the address
Niger mutiny exposes growing reliance on Russia
The attempted power grab has exposed deep grievances within the army and tested Niger’s ties with its Sahelian allies.
Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament
However, deadly violence marred the elections one day before the polls open in the southern Philippine region.
Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes
Protests have erupted in Syria after the government raised fuel prices.
Cockroaches have a reputation for surviving almost anything, but this diet proved deadly
A laboratory study tested how ultra-processed, unprocessed, and mixed diets affected survival in 127 lobster cockroaches, Nauphoeta cinerea. Cockroaches fed only ultra-processed foods had higher