Three Bitcoin holders sue Apple for $1.8M loss due to a counterfeit Sparrow Wallet app on the App Store, alleging fraud and negligence despite developer warnings since January 2024.
Netflix and the BBC are nearly tied as the first TV service choice for Britons, with 26% and 25% of viewers respectively, according to Ofcom's Media Nations report, highlighting Netflix's hit shows and the BBC's live event programming resilience.
US CENTCOM reports assisting ~1,000 ships and 500M barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz since May, amidst resumed airstrikes on Iran after a brief ceasefire.
China's top tech companies denied a US congressional delegation meetings, reflecting Beijing's selective AI diplomacy approach amid narrowing dialogue channels despite ongoing AI safety talks.
Scott Johnson, a wedding photographer, barely escaped unharmed when a fertiliser unit exploded at Highlands Farm industrial estate in Essex, destroying his studio and injuring 20 firefighters.
Samsung's announcement to support stablecoins in its Wallet app sparks competition among issuers and networks for integration, with the company's control over the interface giving it leverage in determining the distribution impact.
China's carmakers are struggling with narrowing profit margins due to higher raw material costs and declining market demand, exacerbated by the end of purchase subsidies and tax incentives.
A UK government-backed investigation reveals hundreds of journalists are self-censoring due to safety concerns, especially when covering rightwing protests, the Trump administration, and trans issues, with female journalists facing severe online harassment.
India's Ashok Kumar Malik and Parmjeet Kumar finished fourth and seventh, respectively, in the men's lightweight para powerlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, missing out on medals despite strong efforts.
England's 11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan defeated French Grandmaster Marc’Andria Maurizzi, setting a new world age record. World champion Gukesh Dommaraju faced poor form, while Fide president Arkady Dvorkovich was sanctioned, impacting the upcoming Fide presidential election in Samarkand.
England's Jos Buttler has climbed to second on the all-time T20 run-scoring charts, surpassing Chris Gayle during a Hundred 2026 match at Lord's. This milestone highlights his return to form after a challenging period, placing him 231 runs behind leader Kieron Pollard.
China has rapidly closed the AI gap with the US, developing open-source models like Kimi K3 that rival top US systems at lower cost. This advance has prompted US threats of sanctions and bans over alleged IP theft, while China dismisses the claims as "technological bullying."
Fudan University researchers Zhao Minghao and Chen Yutong suggest that continuous dialogue and clearly defined boundaries are crucial for stabilizing scientific ties between China and the US, amidst their intensifying hi-tech rivalry and US national security concerns.
The Russian Embassy in Mexico City dismissed US claims of Russian intelligence agents in Mexico as speculative fabrications aimed at diverting attention. This follows a US State Department report alleging Russian spy presence, which Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has asked the Foreign Ministry to investigate.
Active-duty U.S. military chaplains report fears of unconstitutional retaliation and professional repercussions under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is allegedly evaluating their ideological alignment with his Christian views. Hegseth has overhauled the Chaplain Corps, diminishing ranks, narrowing recognized faiths, and discarding "Spiritual Fitness" guides.
Pakistan has quietly approached the Trump administration for a $10 billion "exchange stabilization facility" to bolster its fragile economy and foreign exchange reserves. The unusual five-year facility, if approved, would strengthen ties with the nuclear-armed nation and provide the US leverage against China's growing influence.
CarPlay has become a sought-after car feature, projecting phone functionality onto vehicle screens. After extensive testing, two essential apps are recommended: TuneIn for global live radio and PlugShare for locating and navigating to EV charging stations, addressing infrastructure challenges.
Waverley Council in Sydney narrowly approved a controversial master plan for Bondi Junction, aiming to create a "world-class cultural, civic and commercial hub" with 3,000 new dwellings and significant green and civic spaces, despite strong opposition from residents and some councillors over the rushed process and concerns about insufficient public amenities.
Boeing and Airbus are focusing on delivering existing aircraft orders and addressing production bottlenecks, with airline customers prioritizing current models over new ones. Both planemakers are mapping out next-generation narrow-body jets for the 2030s, but immediate tasks involve ramping up production and certifications.
NTTドコモは7月17日以降、FCNT製スマホ「arrows Alpha」の残価を1万5312円引き下げ、プログラム利用時の実質負担額を増加させた。MNP向け割引「5G WELCOME割」も対象外となり、実質価格が大幅に上昇。後継機「arrows Alpha2」が8月下旬に発売予定で、購入検討者には待機を推奨している。
Hong Kong triathlete sisters Cade and Tallulah Wright, 23, are poised for Asian Games debuts in September. Their coach believes they can achieve Olympic qualification and major medals if they focus on the sport until at least the 2032 Olympics.
A study published in Science Advances details how wild snapdragons in the Pyrenees precisely calibrate their petal colors using seven genes to attract bees. This intricate genetic dance, barely perceptible to humans, is vital for the flowers' survival and demonstrates natural selection's role in shaping molecular gradients.
A Beijing-based unicorn released its Kimi K3 large language model, featuring 2.8 trillion parameters and native vision capabilities. The model's performance on certain benchmarks has reportedly closed the AI gap with US counterparts to weeks, while remaining significantly cheaper than American alternatives.
Rolls-Royce has transformed from a "burning platform" in 2023 to reporting a 40% profit surge for 2025, driven by resolving persistent durability issues with its Trent engines and increased demand. The company is also exploring re-entry into the narrowbody jet engine market and benefiting from AI datacentre generator demand.
