New Mexico sues US Justice Department for impeding Epstein probe
The southwestern US state’s attorney general argues that the federal government is withholding key unredacted documents.
Google Names Demis Hassabis to New AI Role in a Leadership Shake-up
Minutes after four top researchers said they were leaving, Google said that Demis Hassabis, the Nobel-winning scientist who led the company’s A.I. lab, was stepping
Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks
Lebanon’s health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.
Watch: ‘Scariest night’ as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack
Kyiv’s depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted – like the one that hit Anastasiia’s home.
Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC
The “cockroach” movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India’s prime minister in years.
After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine’s skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia’s missile barrages.
These tiny swirls on the sun could trigger solar flares
Scientists have finally seen a long-predicted motion on the sun, and it may help explain explosive solar activity.
Bullfrogs may have an antidote to deadly shellfish poisoning
Researchers injected mice with a protein derived from frogs to save them from the same kind of shellfish poisoning that affects people.
GPU prices are approaching 2.5x their launch cost. Asus and Gigabyte just made it official with a second 2026 price hike.
Asus and Gigabyte have raised prices across their entire Nvidia RTX 50-series and AMD Radeon RX 9000 GPU lineups, the second round of increases this
The US wants Chinese optics out of its AI data centres. Amazon and Microsoft pay first.
China’s two biggest optical module makers took a beating on Wednesday. Zhongji Innolight fell as much as 16%, according to the South China Morning Post.
At least one Lebanese person, two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon
The violence comes amid talks between Lebanon and Israel as Beirut pushes for a phased Israeli troop withdrawal.
LIV Golf secures ‘lead’ investor for player-driven future after Saudi exit
An agreement with an unnamed investor is approved by the LIV Golf board to replace Saudi Arabia deal.
Russia kills 17 in ballistic missile attacks around Kyiv
At least 17 people were killed after Russia launched an overnight ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv.
Nepal’s Gandaki province legalizes medical cannabis farming and use
A provincial government in Nepal has legalized farming and use of marijuana for medical purposes