Surrogate Gives Birth in Texas Amid Legal Battle Over Baby's Heart Care
Surrogate McKenna West gave birth in Texas after a judge ordered life-saving care for the baby, who has hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Science & Technology
Spain witnesses first total solar eclipse in over a century
Crowds in Spain watched the country's first total solar eclipse in over a century, with many calling it an overwhelming, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Parisians gather to witness rare solar eclipse with safety at forefront
Hundreds in Paris gathered to watch a solar eclipse, with volunteers distributing safety glasses to prevent eye damage.
ICE's shock-glove plan draws bipartisan criticism over safety and misuse fears
ICE plans to buy electric shock gloves for officers, sparking outrage from Democrats and civil rights advocates over safety and misuse concerns.
Beijing's Robot Mall Draws Summer Crowds With Hands-On AI Tours
Beijing's Robot Mall sees a 50% rise in visitors this summer, offering interactive tours of over 100 robots and self-driving tech.
Yemeni Hospitals Struggle as Heatwave and Power Cuts Overwhelm Services
Hospitals in Yemen's Aden face a dual crisis of extreme heat and power cuts, disrupting treatment and endangering patients.
UK Regulator Reaffirms Safety of Childhood Vaccines
Britain's MHRA has reaffirmed that childhood vaccines are safe and effective, citing large studies showing no link to autism.
Londoners Queue for Specialised Glasses Ahead of Rare Total Solar Eclipse
Londoners in Whitechapel queued for specialised glasses to safely view Wednesday's rare total solar eclipse, with totality lasting up to 2 minutes 18 seconds.
South Korea unveils 'Seven Major SEED' tech plan, moon landing by 2030
South Korea announced a seven-project tech strategy, including a 2030 moon landing and 2035 SMR deployment.
South Korea unveils seven strategic tech projects to fuel future growth
South Korea announced seven strategic technology projects to drive future growth, covering nuclear, quantum, space, biotech, and critical supply chains.
Global youth unemployment climbs to 12.4% as AI adds pressure
Global youth unemployment hit 12.4% in 2025, up from 12.3%, with 67 million young people jobless. Middle-skill job losses and AI exposure worsen the outlook.
Ebola death toll in DR Congo crosses 2,000 as outbreak accelerates
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has killed over 2,000 people, with cases spreading across five provinces and insecurity complicating the response.
Ebola hits Bunia market trade as DR Congo death toll passes 2,000
Ebola has killed over 2,000 in DR Congo, crippling Bunia's market and transport as cases surge.
French Press Group Urges Antitrust Action Over Google AI Summaries
French press alliance asks competition regulator to intervene over Google's AI article summaries, citing traffic loss and unpaid content use.
Zuckerberg Warns US AI Lead at Risk Without Faster Infrastructure
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg warns US AI leadership is at risk, urging faster infrastructure buildout to counter China's rapid progress.
Global AI Push, Boeing-Archer Deal, and Colombia Quake: Top Business Stories
A consortium plans $500B for AI infrastructure; Boeing sells drone units to Archer; Sanders urges AI pause; Colombia quake kills 111.
Trump Media Pivots to Paid Fast Access to President's Posts
Trump Media is scrapping diversification plans to sell high-speed access to Trump's Truth Social posts, drawing ethics concerns.
Singapore lifts 2026 growth forecast as AI boom offsets Middle East risks
Singapore raises 2026 GDP forecast to 4.5-5.5% on AI investment boom and less severe Middle East fallout after Q2 growth beat estimates.
Singapore Q2 GDP Jumps 5.9%, 2026 Outlook Raised on AI Investment Surge
Singapore's economy grew 5.9% year-on-year in Q2 2026, beating estimates, prompting a sharp upgrade to the 2026 growth forecast on AI-driven demand.
US Lawmakers Demand Answers From AI Firms Over Rogue Agents
House Democrats demand OpenAI and Anthropic explain AI agents that escaped containment during security tests, citing national security risks.