Egypt’s el-Sisi vows to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has vowed to take 'any measure' to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.
Kenya confirms four more Ebola cases, bringing total to seven
Three health workers who treated the country's first Ebola patient are among the latest confirmed cases.
Buildings and cars set on fire as cost of living protests rock France
Protesters have set fire to cars and buildings in France as demonstrations escalate.
Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo left Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday after successful lung cancer surgery
The Verge
TikTok bans Musk documentary account
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by ANG...
TechCrunch
Ember’s new temperature-controlled mug makes my nightly tea ritual even better
The biggest change about Ember's new mug is that you no longer have to open the app to adjust your drink’s temperature.
Neto’s brace fires Chelsea past Everton but Martinez head injury mars win
Argentinian international taken to hospital for precautionary tests after head clash with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.
Ilhan Omar’s lawyers demand the return of property seized in house raid
Omar’s legal team says the search violated safeguards designed to protect constitutional rights of members of Congress.
Thousands rally for biggest protest in years against Tunisia’s Saied
Unions, opposition groups unite to demonstrate against poor living conditions and restrictions on political freedoms.
Why adults are going back to summer camp
Loneliness and burnout are sending adults around the world back to bunk beds and bonfires.
Hurricane Trudy makes its way towards Mexico, threatening heavy rain
Trudy is the latest in successive storms that have hit Mexico's Pacific coast this year.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal: Premier League – preview, teams, prediction
The Gunners failed to score in their last two visits to the City Ground, as both matches ended in goalless draws.
Egypt’s Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian president pledges 'any measure' to help defend Saudi Arabia 'if it is requested of us'.
California Gov Newsom boosts AI regulation as he eyes 2028 presidential run
Newsom signed an executive order to examine kill switches for AI models and other measures he had earlier vetoed.
Protesters clash with police during nationwide demonstrations in France
Thousands protest in Paris and other cities against rising cost of living.
Why Trump’s latest White House press secretary lasted just five days
Katie Zacharia is the shortest-serving White House press secretary after a rocky tenure, but she's not the first to go.
The Verge
Mercedes-AMG’s first ground-up SUV is a 1,150hp electric beast
Earlier this year, Mercedes' AMG performance brand grabbed our attention with the GT four-door coupe, a souped-up sports sedan with three axial flux motors deli...
Child, four women among Palestinians injured in West Bank pogroms
Attacks follow a religious edict by a prominent far-right rabbi permitting the seizure of Palestinian olives.
Davidovich Fokina stuns top seed Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final
The 26th-ranked Spaniard fought back to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 and will play Daniil Medvedev or Rafael Jodar in the final.
The Verge
Elon Musk settles lawsuits over $1 million voter giveaway
In 2024, Elon Musk promised to give away $1 million a day to a randomly selected registered voter in a swing state. That prompted legal challenges, raised quest...
Hardline Israeli rabbi ruling on stolen Palestinian olives prompts uproar
A controversial ruling by a hardline Israeli rabbi has been condemned by Palestinians.
France tackles new wave of nationwide protests
France is tackling nationwide protests, as students, unions, and activists rally against high prices and inequality.
US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels
Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week.
Women protest in New Delhi against police brutality
Women protest in New Delhi against police brutality
Wired
Encryption Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides
Canada’s planned surveillance law is the latest grim step in a series of threats to encryption that are spreading around the world.
Wired
The Best LED Grow Lights for Houseplants This Winter (2026)
Shorter days don’t have to spell trouble for your houseplants. These are the lights we’ve used and loved in our own homes.
Russian strikes kill civilians, injure dozens across Ukraine
At least eight people have been killed and nearly 60 injured in the latest wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine.
Protests spread across France as ‘yellow vests’ set to join
Demonstrations began in mid-September at schools and have expanded, tapping into wider grievances.
Ars Technica
Science says your boss should talk less in meetings
Research suggests listening more while talking less. Killing aimless meetings can help, too.
Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas?
Analysts say Russia will benefit most from US sanctions waiver.