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National Security Determination Threat Posed by Foreign-Produced Robotic Devices [pdf]

India Tightens Digital Oversight With Meta, Google, X Hearing Amid Crypto Regulation Push

The Indian government is tightening its control on the digital economy, expanding its focus beyond the crypto space.

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism

The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for…

Russia Charges Telegram's Pavel Durov With Aiding Terrorism

Durov has previously called Russia’s criminal case against him "a sad spectacle of a state afraid of its own people."

Trump's new spy chief confirmed by US Senate

Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of…

'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament

From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.

Trump teleprompter operator accused over Kalshi bets leaves government: AP

Gabriel Perez, who was accused of profiting from Kalshi bets tied to President Donald Trump’s speeches, is no longer…

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Decision Looms: Here’s Why TD Securities Says the Dollar Could Still Drop

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its benchmark rate at 3.50% to 3.75% for a fifth straight meeting when…

Telegram founder Pavel Durov internationally wanted, Russia’s FSB says

Russia’s FSB says Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces a terrorism-related charge and an international arrest warrant,…

Japan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake

At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday.

'I thought I would die': Survivors describe the shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake

Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.

Here’s What July’s Fed Rate Decision Is All About

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged as policymakers focus less on cooling CPI data and more…

'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advance

International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further…

'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack

A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.

Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on

The two leaders sound encouraged after holding back-to-back bilaterals at the White House.

Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting

US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.

How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria

West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

Markets Don’t Buy the US Ceasefire Against Iran Will Last

The odds that a ceasefire lasts at least 14 consecutive days dropped by 10% today on Polymarket, and traders on Myriad…

New airliner sets record flying 24 hrs nonstop from Australia to France

Record flight shows viability of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise routes in 2027.

Judge blocks first state law that would have banned prediction markets

Judge may allow Minnesota to ban some types of bets, but not all of them.

Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

Report: Trump mad RFK Jr. hasn’t cut more vaccines or proven autism link

Trump is fixated on the false, long-debunked claim that vaccines cause autism.

Delayed Gratification – Proud to Be 'Last to Breaking News'

Delayed Gratification is a quarterly "Slow News" magazine that deliberately publishes in-depth journalism about events…

Japan earthquake: What we know so far

Japan is reeling from a major 7.1 earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.

Watch: The moment quake hit Japan

Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.

Myanmar Authorizes Death Penalty for Severe Cyber Scam Operations 

Myanmar’s military-backed parliament has passed the Anti-Online Scam Bill, which brings in some of the toughest…

An island has been waging a war on rats. They think they’ve finally won

Rats are a scourge on island wildlife all over the world.

Europe's Ultra-Rich Could Fund a Substantial Part of the EU's Budget

The EU could substantially fund its growing 2028-2034 budget through new taxes on ultra-wealthy individuals, crypto…

Italy Blocks Reproductive Health Websites Women on Web and Women Help Women

Italy's major Internet Service Providers, including Fastweb, Vodafone Italia, and Sky Italia, began blocking access to…