Telegram vanished from Apple’s App Store for about an hour on Tuesday, affecting users worldwide. The app was restored without explanation. The incident follows recent regulatory actions in Australia, Russia, and other countries over alleged failure to remove extremist content.
Team Worldwide, comprising T10nat, Ray, Angelique, Cellbit, and Rynenzo, emerged as the champions of Ludwig's Streamer Games 2026. The event, held from August 1-2 at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, featured 39 creators competing across eight teams, with Team Worldwide securing 72 points.
Thalapathy Vijay's action drama 'Jana Nayagan' saw a significant jump in box office collections on its second Sunday, earning ₹10.70 crore India net on Day 11. This strong performance, including ₹3 crore from overseas, pushed its worldwide gross to ₹295.92 crore, nearing the ₹300 crore mark.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" achieved the second-highest global opening weekend ever with $927m, including $355m domestically and $572m internationally, led by China. The film, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, explores themes of loneliness and connection, resonating strongly with audiences and critics.
Australia's men's 4x100m relay team, including Lachlan Kennedy, Calab Law, Josh Azzopardi, Rohan Browning, and Chris Ius, received their Commonwealth Games gold medals in a delayed, understated ceremony in Glasgow, marking a historic win and highlighting significant investment in the nation's athletics program.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that a rapidly intensifying El Nino will drive extreme weather globally, increasing risks of heatwaves, drought, and flooding. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged nations to accelerate climate action and halt new fossil fuel projects.
Experts at the Aids 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro warn that US foreign aid cuts, particularly the dissolution of USAID, are hindering global access to new HIV prevention innovations like lenacapavir, jeopardizing efforts to reduce new infections, especially in vulnerable populations.
Google is rolling out its Play Signal API globally by 2026, starting with Australia and Canada in mid-August, to help Android developers provide safer experiences for younger users without accessing personal data.
Fifa has proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise, a new body that would centralize commercial rights and allow minority private investment. The plan could bring extra funding to member associations but raises questions about control and influence.
The Trump administration is preparing to restore and expand funding for anti-China initiatives, including $175.8 million for undersea cables in the Caribbean and Central America. The broader plan could total more than $340 million for projects in the Western Hemisphere, Africa and Asia.
A global study identifies eight recurring sound motifs in birdsongs across 3,160 passerine species, influenced by both evolution and environmental factors like habitat and communication distance.
Thousands of commercial vessels stranded for months in the Persian Gulf due to the US-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure risk a global marine bioinvasion 'super-spreader' event, as biofouling organisms on hulls could spread worldwide when trade resumes, according to a new study.
The ongoing US-Iran war has led to a five-month chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, stranding over 1,500 vessels in the Persian Gulf. New research warns that prolonged biofouling on these ships' hulls could trigger a global marine invasive species super-spreader event when trade resumes, posing significant ecological and economic risks.
Tony Rinaudo, known as "The Forest Maker," helped Nigerien farmers regenerate over 200 million trees by reviving dormant root systems, not planting new ones. This low-cost Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) approach restored millions of hectares, improving food security and livelihoods for millions in Niger.
Netflix's "Heartstopper," based on Alice Oseman's graphic novels, concludes after six books, three seasons, and a film, leaving a significant cultural impact. The series is celebrated for its positive LGBTQ+ representation, offering joy and reassurance to young queer people, despite some criticism for its sanitized depiction of adolescence.
FBI Director Kash Patel met Cambodian PM Hun Manet to discuss joint efforts against international online scam operations, which caused estimated losses of $114 billion in Asia-Pacific by 2025. The U.S. prioritizes combating these scams, linked to human trafficking.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert faces a lengthy FA suspension for three counts of misconduct related to the "Spygate" scandal, involving covertly observing Championship training sessions. This follows the club's four-point deduction by the EFL and a FIFA ban precedent for similar actions.
Many countries are proposing or implementing social media bans for children and teens, following Australia's lead. Governments cite cyberbullying, addiction, and mental health issues as reasons, while critics raise concerns about privacy and effectiveness. France, the UK, Austria, Denmark, Greece, and others are advancing legislation.
France has banned children under 15 from using social media, becoming the first EU country to implement such a blanket ban, driven by concerns over digital content's harmful effects. The legislation, a key initiative of President Macron, also prohibits mobile phones in high schools and is set to take effect in September, pending a constitutional review.
IShowSpeed's Instagram Reel capturing his meeting with K-pop group BTS at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final achieved 300 million views in its first 24 hours, becoming the most-viewed Reel ever in a single day and a major highlight of the event.
ASML, Europe's largest technology company, is offering eligible employees worldwide a one-time conditional share award worth €20,000, vesting in 2030, to support continued growth. This comes as other major chipmakers like Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC also provide significant bonuses to their workers.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has opened to massive global box office success, earning $264m, and widespread critical praise. The film, lauded for its technical wizardry and unique vision of Homer's epic, also sparked controversy over filming locations in Western Sahara and discussions on its Oscar potential.
ASML is reportedly offering eligible employees a one-time conditional share award worth €20,000, vesting from 2027 to 2030, to retain talent amid continued growth. This move comes as other major chipmakers like Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC also provide significant employee bonuses.
IShowSpeed made history by performing his viral song "Champions" at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final closing ceremony in New York New Jersey Stadium. He is the first content creator to perform live at such an event, highlighting the growing influence of online personalities on global stages.
