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World⚡ 6.0US Cabinet Members Remained on Decoy Plane During Trump's Secret Exit in Turkey
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent were on a decoy flight while President Trump was moved to a different plane due to security concerns.
EntertainmentEurovision updates rules on hosting eligibility and participant age
Eurovision organizers have introduced new rules disqualifying countries in armed conflicts from hosting and raising the minimum age for participants to 18.
War & Conflicts⚡ 6.0Ukrainian officials charge Russian detention staff with torturing civilians
Two employees at a detention centre in Kursk, Russia, have been charged with the systematic torture and beating of at least five Ukrainian civilians.
Science⚡ 6.0Katalyst Space stabilizes LINK spacecraft in mission to save NASA telescope
Engineers have regained control of the LINK spacecraft, which is tasked with boosting the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to a higher orbit to prevent atmospheric reentry.
Russian commercial demand for drone defense equipment surges
Russian businesses have significantly increased spending on non-lethal drone defense systems following government directives to protect private enterprises.
World⚡ 6.0⛓ 2 sourcesActivists Face Counterterrorism Raids Over Palestine Action Support
Scores of activists in the UK, including many elderly individuals, are facing police raids after posting videos inviting support for the banned group Palestine Action.
WorldSerbian Government Proposes €600 Minimum Wage for 2027
Negotiations between the Serbian government, unions, and employers concluded without an agreement on reaching a previously promised €650 minimum wage.
BusinessHSBC Reshuffles Insurance Leadership Following CEO Departure
HSBC has appointed two co-CEOs to lead its insurance division after the resignation of Edward Moncreiffe.
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View allWorld⚡ 6.0US Cabinet Members Remained on Decoy Plane During Trump's Secret Exit in Turkey
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent were on a decoy flight while President Trump was moved to a different plane due to security concerns.
World⚡ 6.0⛓ 2 sourcesActivists Face Counterterrorism Raids Over Palestine Action Support
Scores of activists in the UK, including many elderly individuals, are facing police raids after posting videos inviting support for the banned group Palestine Action.
WorldSerbian Government Proposes €600 Minimum Wage for 2027
Negotiations between the Serbian government, unions, and employers concluded without an agreement on reaching a previously promised €650 minimum wage.
WorldToplofikatsiya Sofia Bankruptcy Could Overload Power Grid
Kremen Georgiev, head of the Association of Heating Companies, warns that a potential bankruptcy of Toplofikatsiya Sofia could lead to critical strain on the electrical grid.
Technology
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TechnologyAI Code-Testing Startup Blacksmith Raises $45 Million in Series B
Blacksmith, a startup focused on software testing and validation, has reached a $550 million valuation following a new funding round.
TechnologySaber Interactive Denies Replacing Writers with AI for Rideshare Stimulator
Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch disputes claims by a former lead writer that the company replaced human staff with AI for its upcoming game, Rideshare Stimulator.
Technology⚡ 6.0Romanian military destroys Russian-made drones found near Black Sea gas project
Romanian army divers neutralized two Russian-designed drones discovered floating near the Neptun Deep offshore gas project in the Black Sea.
TechnologyHow to View the 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of August 12–13, 2026, offering optimal viewing conditions due to a new moon.
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Artificial IntelligenceThe Resurgence of Software Factories in the Age of AI
The concept of the software factory is returning, utilizing AI agents to automate the software development lifecycle and scale production from prototypes to wide distribution.
Artificial IntelligenceSmart home gadgets available for under $100
A selection of affordable smart home devices that offer automation and monitoring features without requiring a large investment.
Artificial Intelligence⚡ 6.0Academic AI Researchers Navigate Shift Toward Private Industry
University AI researchers are adapting to a landscape where frontier model development is increasingly dominated by private companies with greater resources.
Artificial IntelligenceBrick screen time management device offered at discount
The Brick, a physical device designed to limit smartphone screen time, is currently available at a discount of up to 25% as part of a back-to-school promotion.
Business
View allBusinessHSBC Reshuffles Insurance Leadership Following CEO Departure
HSBC has appointed two co-CEOs to lead its insurance division after the resignation of Edward Moncreiffe.
Business⚡ 7.0Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to Step Down in February
N Chandrasekaran will not seek reappointment as chairman of Tata Group after the board failed to reach a unanimous decision on his term extension.
Business⚡ 6.0Aviva Undergoes Corporate Turnaround Under CEO Amanda Blanc
Since 2020, CEO Amanda Blanc has restructured Aviva, focusing on core markets and wealth management to drive growth and improve investor returns.
BusinessThermal comfort becomes a key factor for French homebuyers
French property buyers are increasingly prioritizing cooling features and thermal comfort in response to frequent summer heatwaves.
Politics
View allRussian commercial demand for drone defense equipment surges
Russian businesses have significantly increased spending on non-lethal drone defense systems following government directives to protect private enterprises.
Politics⚡ 8.0Central Asia Sees Record Investment
Central Asia has become a dynamic destination for foreign direct investment, with total investment inflows reaching $24.8 billion in 2024.
PoliticsProduction of Adult Content in China's Hunan Province
A report details the filming of an adult scene involving actors in a mountain villa in China's Hunan province.
Politics⚡ 6.0Francesca Hong’s primary loss highlights limits for far-left movement
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary, sparking debate among progressives over candidate quality and the role of national leaders.
War & Conflicts
View allWar & Conflicts⚡ 6.0Ukrainian officials charge Russian detention staff with torturing civilians
Two employees at a detention centre in Kursk, Russia, have been charged with the systematic torture and beating of at least five Ukrainian civilians.
War & Conflicts⚡ 6.0Fungus discovery offers potential control for African armyworm
South African entomologist Letodi Luki Mathulwe has identified a naturally occurring fungus that kills the African armyworm, a pest that destroys staple crops and threatens livestock.
War & Conflicts⚡ 8.0Adm. Hyman G. Rickover and the Development of Nuclear Power
Adm. Hyman G. Rickover was the central figure in developing both naval nuclear propulsion and the first civilian nuclear power reactors in the United States.
War & ConflictsRussian Air Force Commander Identifies Su-57 as Key for Air Superiority
Russian Air Force Commander Sergey Kobylash described the Su-57 fighter as an unmatched fifth-generation aircraft essential for achieving air superiority.
Science
View allScience⚡ 6.0Katalyst Space stabilizes LINK spacecraft in mission to save NASA telescope
Engineers have regained control of the LINK spacecraft, which is tasked with boosting the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to a higher orbit to prevent atmospheric reentry.
SciencePartial solar eclipse visible across England
A rare partial solar eclipse will be visible across England today, with the Moon covering up to 96 percent of the Sun.
Science⚡ 6.0NASA Highlights Viewing Locations for August 12, 2026, Total Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse will cross parts of the Northern Hemisphere on August 12, 2026, with the path of totality passing over Iceland, Greenland, and Spain.
ScienceEclipse Glasses in Short Supply Ahead of UK Solar Event
UK residents are struggling to find certified eclipse glasses as demand surges ahead of Wednesday's solar eclipse, the most significant in the country since 1999.