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War & ConflictsGermany's Russia Enemy Image
German expert discusses Russia's image in German politics. Russia is seen as an enemy, says Reiner Braun.
EntertainmentRed Clay Strays Deliver Heavenly Rendition of ‘Demons in Your Choir’ at 2026 ACM Awards
Backed by a full gospel choir, the performance showed why the Alabama band was worthy of their win for Group of the Year The Red Clay Strays performed their transcendent gospel-tinged rave-up “Demons
BusinessBond Selloff Deepens, Stocks Fall as Oil Gains: Markets Wrap
A selloff in global bonds extended as the deadlock over the Iran war drove oil prices higher, fueling inflation concerns and raising bets that central banks will need to keep tightening policy.
TechnologyRevamped Siri will reportedly offer auto-deleting chats
The company is banking on privacy being its AI differentiator. is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.
BusinessGerman transport minister promotes green hydrogen in Japan
On Wednesday, German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder arrived at Toyota's fuel cell factory in a German BMW iX5 Hydrogen, only to later depart in a Japanese Toyota Crown FCEV. The choice of cars w
PoliticsLarge-scale Ukrainian drone barrage kills four in Russia
'We are clearly telling the Russians: their state must end its war,' said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
TechnologyUniversity of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt’s AI cheerleading during commencement
is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt delivered the commencement address at the Universit
TechnologyIf you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI
Commencement season has come around again — and this year, a couple speakers have discovered that it’s tough to get graduating students excited about a future shaped by artificial intelligence. Last w
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WorldYoung Czechs drink less beer, but risk other addictions
The Czech Republic, which boasts a population of 10 million, is a famously beer-loving nation. Nobody in the world drinks as much beer as the Czechs do — for decades, they have nabbed the top spot for
WorldNorth Korean Women's Football Team Visits South
A women's football team from North Korea has arrived in South Korea, a rare visit that has generated strong public interest. The team will play in the Asian Champions League semifinals.
WorldIndia’s Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his talks with the Dutch PM also focused on expanding cooperation in defence and security. India’s Tata Electronics has signed a deal with Dutch technology giant ASML
WorldCould a leadership change undo Israel’s international isolation?
Israeli opposition leaders Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have united in an attempt to defeat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and lead Israel’s next government. But while they have lots to criticise
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View allTechnologyRevamped Siri will reportedly offer auto-deleting chats
The company is banking on privacy being its AI differentiator. is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.
TechnologyUniversity of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt’s AI cheerleading during commencement
is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt delivered the commencement address at the Universit
TechnologyIf you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI
Commencement season has come around again — and this year, a couple speakers have discovered that it’s tough to get graduating students excited about a future shaped by artificial intelligence. Last w
TechnologyAI Skills Arms Race in Automotive
The automotive sector is experiencing an AI skills arms race, with companies seeking AI-focused backgrounds and laying off employees. General Motors laid off 600 salaried employees to make room for new hires with AI expertise.
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Artificial IntelligenceSamsung vs. Motorola: I've tested dozens of phones from both brands - here's my choice
Kerry Wan / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Samsung offers stronger software support and ecosystem perks. Motorola stands out for value, design, and battery life.
Artificial IntelligenceRoborock vs Ecovacs: Which robot vacuum should you buy?
Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. When you're considering buying a robot vacuum , parsing the different brands and models can be overwhelming. Truthfully, there ar
Artificial IntelligenceI replaced my Sonos Arc with Bose's Lifestyle Ultra soundbar for weeks - here's my verdict
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Bose has been in the home theater game for a long time, though its modern product catalog favors innovation and updates in its personal audio and
Artificial IntelligenceI didn't expect Bose's new lifestyle speaker to coexist with my Sonos Era 100 like this
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The latest from Bose is the Lifestyle Ultra family, which includes a soundbar, a subwoofer, and a smart speaker, and I find the smart speaker to b
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View allBusinessBond Selloff Deepens, Stocks Fall as Oil Gains: Markets Wrap
A selloff in global bonds extended as the deadlock over the Iran war drove oil prices higher, fueling inflation concerns and raising bets that central banks will need to keep tightening policy.
BusinessGerman transport minister promotes green hydrogen in Japan
On Wednesday, German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder arrived at Toyota's fuel cell factory in a German BMW iX5 Hydrogen, only to later depart in a Japanese Toyota Crown FCEV. The choice of cars w
BusinessSwatch shuts stores after crowds queue for new watch
Hundreds of people queued outside the Liverpool branch on Saturday morning Swatch has closed its stores in cities across the UK after hundreds of people queued outside branches eager to buy a new limi
BusinessRobert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to
Robert Kamugisha paid driving test resellers more than £700 because he didn't want to wait months to book directly with the DVSA Robert Kamugisha had been desperate to sit his driving test. But the wa
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View allPoliticsLarge-scale Ukrainian drone barrage kills four in Russia
'We are clearly telling the Russians: their state must end its war,' said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
PoliticsMaltese to get ChatGPT Plus, Microsoft Copilot for free
'We are making sure that every citizen, regardless of their background, has the chance to build the confidence and skills needed to thrive in a digital world,' said Malta's economy minister
Politics‘We’re in for a bad year’: Scientists see warning signs for Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses
As the weather warms up, scientists have a dire warning before you head outdoors.
PoliticsMassie hits back at Trump criticism: ‘I think that’s going to help my fundraising’
Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday said President Trump’s Truth Social posts geared towards unseating him will only boost fundraising for his campaign. “I think that’s going to help my fundraising at Tho
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War & ConflictsRussia, China cooperation prospects
Russia's Far East and China may cooperate in energy and agriculture. Tourism is also a promising area.
War & ConflictsChinese embassy condemns planned trip by Canadian MP to Taiwan
The Chinese Embassy to Ottawa criticized plans by a Canadian lawmaker to visit Taiwan as a grave breach of the one-China principle. "A certain Canadian MP's visit to the Taiwan region and his meetings
War & ConflictsGermany's Russia Enemy Image
German expert discusses Russia's image in German politics. Russia is seen as an enemy, says Reiner Braun.
War & ConflictsAir Defence Responds in Kyiv
Air defence forces in Kyiv respond to Russian aerial attack. Warning lasted over 45 minutes.
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ScienceScientists reversed memory loss by recharging the brain’s tiny engines
Mitochondria are often described as the power plants of the cell, but in the brain, their role may be even more important than scientists once realized. These tiny structures supply the energy that ne
ScienceFirst-ever direct image of the cosmic web reveals the Universe’s hidden highways
Scientists have produced the clearest view ever of part of the cosmic web, the enormous hidden network of matter that stretches across the Universe and connects galaxies together. After spending hundr
ScienceScientists find hidden brain nutrient deficit that may fuel anxiety
People with anxiety disorders may share a measurable change in brain chemistry involving choline, an essential nutrient tied to memory, mood, cell structure, and nerve signaling. Research from UC Davi
ScienceHimalayan wolf-dog hybrids emerge as a threat to wolves and people
The hybrid known as khipshang is bigger than a wolf but smaller than a dog There’s no doubt. The greyish coat, the effortless trot over soft snow, the way it stops, stalks, then strikes, picking off a