Chinese researchers create tantalum-based alloy retaining strength at 2,400°C, surpassing 2,000°C limit of most metals, with potential for aerospace, hypersonic vehicles, and nuclear reactors.
Jermain Defoe's managerial contract with National League side Woking was terminated after 4 months due to unmet expectations, including failure to submit a requested squad report.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin found Gemini, Google's AI model, on an internal 'no use' list. After failing to resolve the issue, Brin involved CEO Sundar Pichai, who helped lift the restriction, highlighting how internal policies can lag behind AI strategies.
Anthropic's report and experts like Sam Altman and David Autor suggest AI's job-killing potential and economic transformation may be overstated, with modest employment effects and lagging productivity gains since 2022
Bakanlık, Filistin'de 4 Filistinlinin yerleşimci teröristler tarafından katledilmesini kınadı. Açıklamada, olayın İsrail'in soykırım politikasının sonucu olduğu belirtildi.
SpaceX successfully launched its first third-generation Starlink satellites via Starship V3 but faced a second Super Heavy booster failure during a simulated landing, impacting stock performance amid a downward trend post-IPO.
Australian World Cup representative Cristian Volpato, 22, allegedly tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test after being stopped for speeding 50km/h over the limit on Sydney's Anzac Bridge early Friday morning, according to New South Wales police.
Indian judoka Tulika Maan, a Commonwealth Games silver medallist, has been withdrawn from the 2026 Glasgow Games due to alleged whereabouts failures. This follows the ineligibility of fellow judoka Arun Kumar after a failed dope test, marking a significant setback for India's judo campaign.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov questioned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's assertion that proposals to resolve the Ukraine conflict, made at the Russia-US summit in Alaska, had failed, seeking clarification on what exactly failed.
A Himachal Pradesh consumer commission ordered Reliance JioFiber to pay Rs 10,000 compensation to a Shimla woman for unresolved internet service disruptions despite multiple complaints, citing deficiency in service and unfair trade practice.
La Commission européenne a conclu préliminairement que TikTok enfreint l'article 28 du DSA concernant la protection des mineurs, notamment sur la facilité de passer en mode public et l'exposition de contenus. Bruxelles juge les mesures actuelles insuffisantes et ouvre la voie à d'éventuelles sanctions si TikTok ne prend pas de mesures correctives.
The US has imposed tariffs of 10-12.5% on goods from several countries, including China, Japan, and the EU, citing forced labor practices. Experts view these actions as a pretext for President Trump's 'America-first' trade agenda, with another Section 301 investigation ongoing.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking in Kyrgyzstan, attributed the failure of US proposals for a Ukrainian settlement to Kiev's "arrogant" rejection, largely due to ongoing US military aid. He reaffirmed Russia's commitment to its objectives, emphasizing the need to identify true responsibility for the outcome.
Indian Olympian and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Tulika Maan has been provisionally suspended by NADA for three alleged whereabouts failures within 12 months, ending her Glasgow 2026 participation. She is scheduled to appear before NADA on Thursday, facing a potential two-year ban.
UK homes are ill-equipped for rising temperatures, with past policy failures like the Green Homes Grant exacerbating the issue. London's mayor proposes a heat-ready plan, but its implementation faces significant public investment challenges amidst political quietness on the climate crisis.
The US has imposed new 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the EU, citing forced labor concerns. Experts suggest the move is a legal justification for President Trump's trade deficit and manufacturing goals after previous tariffs were ruled illegal.
Marat Ganiev, charged in connection with the death of Melbourne woman Isla Bell, failed to secure a permanent stay on his case. Bell's remains were found after she was last seen at Ganiev's St Kilda East home, and he now faces trial for attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Rhiya Ahir blocked a police van in Mumbai for 40 minutes, demanding the release of protesters detained during demonstrations against alleged exam irregularities and police action in Delhi. Her act of defiance went viral, highlighting wider social concerns.
Marat Ganiev, 55, failed in his Supreme Court bid to dismiss the charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice related to the death of 19-year-old Isla Bell in Melbourne. Prosecutors had previously withdrawn murder and manslaughter charges against him.
MLB veterans Jamie Moyer and Alex Avila share insights on enduring the mental and physical challenges of a 162-game baseball season, especially during losing streaks. They emphasize controlling what's controllable, maintaining a winning mindset, and fostering team chemistry through subtle interactions.
A data breach at Korea National Diplomatic Academy's online training system exposed 10,000 personnel records of current and former diplomats for nearly a year. The incident, detected in Feb 2026, highlights weak oversight and security flaws, raising concerns about national security and diplomatic credibility.
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley denied a friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a House Oversight Committee hearing, despite past emails calling Epstein 'family.' Staley, who resigned from Barclays over his Epstein ties, faces an industry ban and a shareholder lawsuit, while Barclays and JPMorgan Chase have also faced legal scrutiny regarding Epstein.
A landmark legal action over brain damage in rugby is on the brink of collapse as a judge considers striking out 95% of 561 claimants due to their former solicitor's failure to disclose documents. Senior Master Cook is deliberating, with no legal precedent for the situation.
A Northern Territory family claims the Department of Education failed to protect their 12-year-old daughter with disabilities, allegedly indecently assaulted by a male classmate in a school bathroom, citing inadequate supervision and response.
