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
AI data centres consume large amounts of electricity and water while significantly heating their surroundings, raising environmental concerns.
OpenAI reveals that China-linked actors are using ChatGPT accounts to intensify public fears over energy costs related to AI data centers.
Canada introduces legislation to prohibit social media access for children under 16 and create a digital regulator for AI chatbot safety standards.
Snapchat rolls out new privacy controls aimed at protecting teen users, enhancing safety and user experience on the platform.
Instagram rolls out a new tool enabling users to customize and reorder their photo grids for enhanced profile personalization.
ChatGPT’s shopping feature is being exploited by cloned retail sites, misleading users and highlighting risks in AI-driven e-commerce search results.
Regulators have compelled Meta to grant rival AI chatbot developers free access to WhatsApp, aiming to foster competition in the messaging AI sector.
Despite Israel’s war severely damaging Gaza’s tech industry, a local incubator continues to foster innovation and support surviving experts.
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.