Anthropic’s $30B raise is about more than money
Anthropic has just closed a $30 billion Series G funding round, pushing its valuation to $380 billion and catapulting it into the rarefied ranks of
Four new reasons why Windows LNK files cannot be trusted
The number of ways that Windows shortcut (.LNK) files can be abused just keeps growing: A cybersecurity researcher has documented four new techniques to trick
Starcloud prepares to launch AWS Outpost into space
Hot on the heels of Starlink’s plan for a million data centers in space, Starcloud’s next launch will put hardware from AWS in orbit. “Starcloud
UK court says Palestine Action ban ‘unlawful’: What does the verdict mean?
Activists welcome the court ruling but the UK government says it will appeal the verdict.
What does BNP’s landslide mean for Bangladesh’s post-uprising order?
The victorious BNP was sceptical of constitutional reforms outlined in July Charter – now it must implement them.
Israeli settlers injure dozens of Palestinians in wave of West Bank attacks
Latest attacks come amid a widely condemned Israeli push to cement control over the occupied Palestinian territory.
Newly visible, city-size ‘green comet’ will soon be ejected into interstellar space — just like 3I/ATLAS
Comet Wierzchoś, also known as C/2024 E1, is rapidly brightening as it approaches its closest point to Earth next week. But experts predict it will
Did modern humans wipe out the Neanderthals? New evidence may finally provide answers.
A complex picture of how Neanderthals died out, and the role that modern humans played in their disappearance, is emerging.
‘It’s telling us there’s something big going on’: Unprecedented spike in atmospheric methane during the COVID-19 pandemic has a troubling explanation
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the atmosphere temporarily lost its ability to break down methane, leading to a huge spike in the greenhouse gas.
Orban rival accuses opponents of blackmail plot ahead of Hungary election
Peter Magyar suspects there are plans to release a sex tape of him from August 2024.
Leak damages 19th Century painting in latest Louvre setback
A catalogue of incidents at the world’s most visited museum have placed museum bosses come under increasing scrutiny.
Watchdog to investigate Sydney police after anti-Herzog protest violence
Videos emerged of police appearing to punch protesters at rally against Israeli president on Monday.
High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was “legally flawed” and “overly simplistic”.
Why some social media users incorrectly think greeting card companies invented Valentine’s Day
The holiday’s roots stretch back centuries, long before commercial greeting cards existed.