The FCC has banned new imports of foreign-made advanced robotic devices (humanoids, quadrupeds, connected mobile machines) citing supply chain and cybersecurity risks, prompting China to condemn the move as protectionist.
Moonshot AI has released Kimi K3’s weights and supporting infrastructure, making the model available for public use, modification and distribution. The open-weight system is described as the largest of its kind at 2.8 trillion parameters.
Qantas' Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 24hr24min flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, setting a new record for the longest commercial flight, as part of Project Sunrise to launch non-stop Sydney-London flights by 2027.
Jail Time Records, a music studio and label in Cameroon's New Bell Prison, empowers inmates through music, garnering international recognition and providing a form of redemption amidst harsh prison conditions.
The Trump administration acknowledged in court filings that $7.5bn in clean energy grants were terminated based solely on political criteria, targeting Democratic states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Ryan Fox, son of World Cup-winning All Black Grant Fox, wins the 154th Open Championship, carving his own path to greatness in New Zealand sports history.
Typhoon Noul causes 360 flight cancellations at Hong Kong International Airport, stranding ~2,000 passengers overnight with some facing inflated hotel rates.
A Stage 0 river restoration project on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate in Somerset has shown significant benefits, including reduced flood peaks by 38%, improved water quality with 41% less turbidity, and the creation of 7 hectares of wetlands supporting diverse wildlife.
Small businesses in the US are leveraging AI to streamline operations, reduce errors, and enhance employee productivity, contrary to fears of job replacement. With a declining workforce and labor shortages, AI is seen as a tool to support, not supplant, human workers.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a new tax on second homes worth over $5 million, aiming to fund public services, despite the city's ongoing loss of high-income residents to lower-tax states like Florida and Texas.
Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, left an indelible mark during his three seasons with South Australia in the early 1960s, culminating in a Sheffield Shield victory in 1963/64.
Turkey defeated China 3-0 and Brazil upset Italy 3-2 in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau, advancing to the final.
Arsenal Women's team undergoes significant changes with seven new signings, including Georgia Stanway, as they aim to win their first Women's Super League title since 2019, driven by a renewed team culture and ambitious squad revamp.
Bitcoin traded around $64,000 after the ECB kept interest rates unchanged, tightening financial conditions through quantitative tightening and reduced bond demand, affecting crypto markets through global capital allocation and liquidity.
Russia reports liberating two Ukrainian communities, over 500 casualties inflicted on Ukrainian troops, and destruction of three armored vehicles. Meanwhile, Iran considers responses to a sailor's killing, and the US acknowledges over 600 service members injured since February in the Iran operation.
Australia's swimmers claimed 5 gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Sam Short, Mollie O'Callaghan, Alex Perkins, and the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay team winning gold. Meanwhile, gymnast Georgia Godwin led the Australian women's team to a historic gold medal, becoming the nation's most decorated women's gymnast at the Games.
Researchers from Doshisha University in Japan found that greater Japanese horseshoe bats adjust their echolocation calls to a shared frequency when in colonies, reducing interference and improving prey detection.
Le studio BOLD à Paris combine running et renforcement musculaire dans des séances de 50 minutes, offrant une nouvelle approche pour les amateurs de course, avec une ambiance pensée pour la performance.
A proposed 350-hectare mega datacentre in Plumpton, Victoria, has ignited community outrage due to its massive scale, potential environmental impacts, and perceived lack of consultation, despite promises of job creation and renewable energy integration.
Oman and Iran held talks on ensuring safe shipping through the Hormuz Strait, respecting both nations' sovereign rights, with progress made and ongoing technical/political consultations.
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian villages in the West Bank, burning mosques, cars, and land, amid rising tensions following a deadly clash. The Israeli military has deployed troops and promised investigations, while PM Netanyahu vows 'powerful action', including possible home demolitions.
Comparison of ProWritingAid and Grammarly, two popular grammar-checking tools, highlighting their features, pricing, pros, and cons to help users decide which suits their writing needs best.
Donald Trump's second administration sees a record 27 Senate-confirmed officials leaving, facilitating a power grab by concentrating power in the presidency through acting officials, aided by recent Supreme Court rulings.
Australia secures medals in gymnastics, basketball, and boxing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Jesse Moore winning bronze in men's all-around artistic gymnastics and the women's artistic gymnastics team claiming gold.
