The Guardian

Philippines blocks GoreBox gaming app after school shooting kills three, injures 20

Investigators said one of the teenagers who allegedly opened fire on students at a high school had regularly used the GoreBox gaming appPhilippine authorities have temporarily blocked the online gaming app GoreBox days after a rare school shooting in the south-east Asian nation killed three students and injured 20 others.Investigators said that of the two teenagers accused of opening fire on students at San Jose National high school in Tacloban city, one had regularly played the game, which allo

general  5d ago

NY Times Business

Asia Tech Shares Swing Wildly as A.I. Jitters Persist

The turbulence in Asia’s chip-dominated stock markets highlighted how heavily global equities have come to depend on enthusiasm for artificial intelligence.

business  5d ago

TechCrunch

How to invest when everything is moving too fast

TechCrunch's StrictlyVC evening in Los Angeles late last week brought together two of the more straight-talking investors working in AI right now. They were as entertaining as they were illuminating.

technology  5d ago

Bloomberg Markets

Indonesia Plans to Boost Nickel Output, Fueling Market Selloff

Indonesia is poised to allow a significant rise in nickel-mine production later this year, providing relief for local smelters while weighing on global prices of the battery metal.

business  5d ago

Bloomberg Markets

Heat Wave Hits Europe, Causing Disruption

Extreme weather will continue across northwest Europe through the weekend, testing temperature records, according to weather models and analysis from meteorologists. London is forecast to breach 35C on Wednesday. Bloomberg's Joe Wertz reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  5d ago

ESPN

Which teams crushed 2026 NBA Round 1? Best picks, ...

Our ESPN draft insiders break down twists, turns and trades of Tuesday's first round of NBA draft

sports  5d ago

Bloomberg Markets

Tankmaker KNDS Kicks Off Process for IPO in Frankfurt and Paris

Tankmaker KNDS NV started the process to hold an initial public offering in Frankfurt and Paris on Wednesday, a step forward in its development as a pan-European defense company.

business  5d ago

The Guardian

Bird flu confirmed in South Australia as infected petrel brings deadly H5N1 cases to three

An additional case is suspected in Western Australia, which would bring the total number of bird flu infections to fourFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDeadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in two Australian states after a migratory seabird tested positive for the disease in South Australia.Western Australia also has another suspected positive case, in a southern giant petrel, found in the Quindalup region in the sta

general  5d ago

The Guardian

Darren Jones says he will not challenge Andy Burnham for Labour leadership

Chief secretary to PM says he had been ‘reassured’ about Burnham’s economic plans after conversation with himDarren Jones has ruled himself out of running for the Labour leadership after a conversation with Andy Burnham.Speaking to Sky News, the chief secretary to the prime minister said he had been “reassured” about Burnham’s economic plans after their conversation on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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The Guardian

One Nation angers miners after rookie MP sides with Greens on fuel rebates

Opponents seize on Farrer MP David Farley’s decision to vote alongside teals and Greens to wind back fuel tax credits for miners, farmers and othersOne Nation is under pressure to clarify its position on fuel tax credits after its rookie MP voted to wind back the rebates, a position opposed by mining and farming groups.The Farrer MP, David Farley, sided with the Greens and teal independents in a lower house vote to cap the scheme, which refunds miners, farmers and other industries that use heavy

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ESPN

Celtics' Stevens: Brown remains 'big part of us'

Amid reported trade talks for Jaylen Brown, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Tuesday night that the star forward remains "valued" by the organization.

sports  5d ago

NY Times World

China Detained 2 Japanese on Suspicion of Smuggling

The Japanese nationals were detained in May in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, Japan’s government said, amid tensions between the two countries.

general  5d ago

Bloomberg Markets

Cracks in AI Narrative Seem More Serious This Time

Bouts of volatility in the artificial intelligence trade are threatening to snowball into a rout as positioning and crowding levels flash red, with traders steeling themselves for a rollercoaster ride into the summer.

business  5d ago

Bloomberg Markets

Burbidge: SpaceX FOMO Driving Stock Higher for Now

SpaceX shares ended higher on Tuesday, snapping a three-day selloff that wiped out more than $600 billion from the company's market value. The Elon Musk backed company also raised $25 billion of bonds in its debut offer, making it the latest megacap tech firm to tap investors for its AI expansion. Eileen Burbidge, Founding Partner at Passion Capital and Founder of NFG Ventures spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa explained the rally behind SpaceX. (Source: Bloom

business  5d ago

BBC Sport

Anisimova plots Wimbledon sequel with happier ending

Many wondered how long it would take Amanda Anisimova to recover from last year's Wimbledon final. About six weeks was the answer.

sports  5d ago

Science Daily

New superconducting X-ray detector is up to 1,000 times more sensitive

A groundbreaking superconducting X-ray spectrometer has begun operation at BESSY II, giving Europe its first TES-based system and boosting photon detection efficiency by up to 1,000 times. The advance enables scientists to explore atomically thin materials, nanostructures, and ultra-dilute samples with remarkable speed and sensitivity.

science  5d ago

The Guardian

Interest rate hikes remain on cards as Australia’s underlying inflation climbs, economists warn

Despite plunging fuel prices, trimmed mean inflation increased from an annual pace of 3.4% to 3.6%Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s inflation challenge is far from over and more Reserve Bank rate hikes remain on the cards, economists warn, even after a plunging petrol costs drove an unexpected fall in consumer price growth in the year to May.Annual inflation dropped to 4%, from 4.2% in the year to April, a

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BBC Sport

Big players must step up as Scotland pursue history against Brazil

Scotland don't know what they need against Brazil to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time, but will know they need to improve on their previous two outings, writes Tom English.

sports  5d ago

Hollywood Reporter

Karlovy Vary to Fete Double Anniversary With Biggest Czech Drone Show Ever and NobodyListen

The drone spectacular will follow a musical program showcasing a broad lineup of performers, "because in my mind, connections are the embodiment of the festival," says DJ and producer NobodyListen.

entertainment  5d ago

BBC Sport

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 17

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

sports  5d ago