A French teenager was fined $465 in Singapore after admitting to causing a public nuisance with a controversial ‘straw licking’ stunt.
Pakistan
Nine labourers died in a Quetta coalmine collapse caused by methane gas explosion; another miner killed in Harnai. Recent accidents highlight mining hazards.
Argentine leader Milei calls for deportation of foreigners accused of spreading hostility after World Cup, raising legal concerns over emergency decree.
SPORTS
UEFA’s 55 member associations vote to boycott future World Cups if FIFA and President Infantino proceed with controversial investment proposals.
Nims Dai and nine other climbers went missing following a massive avalanche on Broad Peak, highlighting the dangers of high-altitude mountaineering.
BUSINESS
US economic growth decelerated in Q2 2026 as tariffs and rising oil prices triggered supply shocks, impacting production and consumer spending.
Technology
YouTube has reintroduced its direct messaging feature, allowing users to communicate privately after a six-year absence.
Financially challenged universities face pressure from AI vendors to integrate artificial intelligence into their core missions, raising concerns about acade…
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike reports that North Korean hackers are linked to 50% of cyber intrusions targeting US technology firms.
In India, workers are teaching AI robots by providing first-person video data, enabling machines to replicate human actions and potentially replace jobs.
Microsoft Office will restrict editing capabilities on Apple devices for users running older versions of its apps, impacting productivity and user experience.
Social media companies are confronting thousands of lawsuits worldwide, with four major cases poised to influence industry regulations and user rights.
Canada plans to prohibit social media use for children under 16 and implement new rules for AI chatbots to enhance online safety and privacy.
AI data centres consume large amounts of electricity and water while significantly heating their surroundings, raising environmental concerns.
Health
Congo battles a deadly Ebola outbreak with over 1,500 fatalities, facing hurdles due to lack of vaccine for Bundibugyo strain and ongoing spread.