A Chinese university team has developed a low-cost microwave-absorbing composite using expanded graphite and titanium dioxide, potentially enabling mass production and wider applications beyond military use.
Iranian Americans protested outside Iran's World Cup match in Inglewood, Calif., calling for change in Tehran and waving pre-revolutionary flags. The community is divided, with some fans separating soccer from politics while protesters view the team as representing the government.
A Unicef report reveals that over a billion children globally face at least three overlapping climate hazards like heatwaves, storms, floods, and droughts. The report highlights the severe impact on children's health, education, and survival, using an example from Papua New Guinea where a washed-away bridge forces children to swim across a crocodile-infested river to reach school.
Labour MPs express doubts about the practical application of new guidance on the Equality Act following a Supreme Court ruling on sex. Concerns are mounting over potential legal challenges and the impact on transgender individuals, with some MPs calling for new legislation.
Sydney has recorded its longest-ever stretch of consecutive days above 20C for June, breaking a 1919 record. The unusual heatwave extends across much of southeastern Australia, with climate scientists linking it to global warming and potential El Niño development.
A HelpAge India study reveals 78% of elderly in rural India face climate risks like heatwaves, floods, and droughts. Financial constraints (69%) and health limitations are major barriers to resilience. The report calls for integrating ageing into climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction policies.
As France arrives for the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé is a major draw for locals and a focus for media. Coach Didier Deschamps navigates managing Mbappé's fame and political stances, while also managing expectations for Ousmane Dembélé and the team's chances.
Meta is launching new AI features on Facebook, including an "AI Mode" for searching public posts and AI-powered photo editing tools. These updates aim to boost engagement and change how users find information and create content on the platform.
Around 200 protesters in Albania tore down fences at a luxury development site, protesting against construction in environmentally sensitive areas and on confiscated land. The demonstrations highlight growing anger over projects, including one linked to Jared Kushner, near protected natural sites.
Hackers defaced Philippine government websites, including the NBI, posting messages against corruption. Analysts warn that repeated breaches, even without data theft, can erode investor confidence by highlighting cybersecurity and governance gaps.
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, hitting civilian targets including the historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv. President Zelensky accused Moscow of deliberately targeting the UNESCO site, which suffered substantial damage. The death toll across Ukraine rose to 11, with 53 wounded. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin, urging him to end the war.
Russian scientists have created an AI algorithm that predicts extreme weather events in the Arctic with five times higher resolution than global climate models. The AI, trained on ERA5 data, can forecast wind fields and wave heights in the Barents Sea with remarkable speed and accuracy, aiding maritime safety and wind power applications.
Russia launched a new wave of overnight strikes on civilian targets across Ukraine, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens. The Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, a Unesco World Heritage site, caught fire after being hit. The leader of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine denounced Putin as the 'Kremlin Antichrist' for the attack. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spoke with Putin, urging him to end the conflict.
Europe is set to experience a significant heatwave this week as hot air from the Sahara spreads across the continent, with temperatures reaching the mid-30s Celsius in several countries. Meanwhile, parts of Australia are also seeing above-average temperatures.
Russia launched new overnight strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine, hitting the historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv and killing at least nine people across the country. The leader of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine denounced Putin as the "Kremlin Antichrist" after the attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra complex.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and wounded at least 13 in Kyiv on Monday. Strikes hit apartment buildings, a market, a grocery store, and caused significant damage and fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a major religious landmark.
South Australia's sole Bureau of Meteorology wave buoy off Kangaroo Island has ceased transmitting data for the third time in under two years. The recurring failures, despite lengthy repairs, are raising serious safety concerns among fishers and oceanographers who rely on its data.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing at least five people. The historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was damaged. Poland scrambled fighter jets in response.
Una segunda ola de exportaciones chinas baratas, China Shock 2.0, amenaza la industria europea con productos de vanguardia como coches eléctricos y IA. Las subvenciones chinas distorsionan la competencia, creando un dilema para Europa sobre la reindustrialización o la dependencia.
Ireland's booming data centre sector, driven by AI, now consumes more electricity than all urban homes, leading to soaring household costs and environmental concerns. Experts warn this rapid growth outstripping renewables could serve as a global cautionary tale.
Data centers in Ireland are consuming vast amounts of electricity, exceeding that of all urban homes and contributing to soaring household costs. This growth, fueled by AI, is raising environmental concerns and serving as a cautionary tale for other nations.
SpaceX's massive IPO, making Elon Musk a trillionaire, is discussed alongside potential public market debuts for AI firms OpenAI and Anthropic. Experts analyze the market shift from consumer tech to AI and deeptech, and the ripple effects on other startups.
Météo-France annonce une possible première vague de chaleur de 2026 en France, débutant mi-semaine. Prévue près du solstice d'été, elle se caractérise par des nuits courtes et des températures minimales élevées, dépassant les 20°C. Cet épisode sera moins exceptionnel que celui de mai, mais marque un réchauffement climatique.
Sales of tokenized Pokémon cards have surged over 600% in a year, driven by speculative demand and "gacha" machines mimicking pack-ripping. Collector Crypt in Montana uses a secure facility to combat "rug pull" concerns, with the market for trading cards projected to reach $23.5 billion by 2030.
