Iran’s government has begun restoring internet access to its citizens after implementing a near-total shutdown that lasted 88 days, the longest internet blackout by any country in recorded history. The sweeping disconnection was imposed in February following widespread unrest, referred to locally as the “Mahsa” protests, and was maintained even after a ceasefire was announced. […]
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A major drone festival in Sydney descended into chaos when dozens of unmanned aircraft plummeted to the ground during what was meant to be a spectacular aerial show. Approximately 89 drones crashed in rapid succession during the event, which had been planned to feature a coordinated display of 1,000 aircraft. Witnesses reported hearing the devices
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Israel has recorded 20 deaths in bus-related accidents so far in 2026, according to police data, as the country grapples with a severe shortage of around 5,000 bus drivers. The driver shortage has forced public transport operators to reduce service frequency on many routes, whilst existing drivers are increasingly operating under stress, leading to impatient
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Chinese technology giant Huawei has announced plans to develop advanced semiconductors with transistor densities equivalent to 1.4-nanometre manufacturing processes by 2031, despite facing severe restrictions from American sanctions. The company made the announcement on Monday, signalling its determination to push forward with semiconductor development even as US restrictions have made it increasingly difficult for China
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Professionals across every sector are quietly using artificial intelligence to do their jobs — and most aren’t advertising it. Lawyers are consulting ChatGPT before sending you emails. Accountants are running numbers through Copilot. Doctors are using AI to help diagnose conditions. The uncomfortable truth is that we’ve already entered an era where people are paying
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A remarkable archaeological discovery has revealed that Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza was engineered with sophisticated earthquake-resistant design features that have allowed it to withstand seismic activity for nearly five millennia. Researchers have found that the ancient builders employed innovative structural solutions that prevented the monument from collapsing during thousands of years of ground tremors
A Palestinian engineer has filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming he was fired in retaliation for publicly opposing the company’s work with Israel. The employee alleges that his dismissal came directly after he participated in protests against the technology firm’s business dealings with Israeli entities, according to court documents filed this week. The engineer, who
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Artificial intelligence has become an unexpected flashpoint for public fury in the United States, with the industry facing a mounting backlash that has escalated into several extraordinary incidents of violence in recent months. The growing antagonism towards AI reflects broader anxieties about job displacement, algorithmic bias, and corporate power, with frustrated Americans increasingly taking matters
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Google and Blackstone are planning to establish a joint cloud computing company focused on artificial intelligence, according to reports in the Wall Street Journal. The new venture will be built around Google’s custom-designed chips, with Blackstone set to invest $5 billion (£4 billion) in the project and hold a majority stake in the operation. The
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Israel’s police force is set to conduct a pilot programme using eye-tracking technology designed to identify concealed information during interrogations. The Criminal Identification Department will test the system, which analyses involuntary eye movements in suspected criminals to determine whether they are withholding evidence or lying about their involvement in crimes. The technology works by monitoring
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