Sri Lanka is becoming a hub for transnational cybercrime as Chinese-run scam operations relocate from Southeast Asia. Police report an alarming increase, with nearly 700 foreigners arrested this year. Recent raids in Colombo uncovered fake documents and large sums of money.
The UK government announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, set to take effect in early 2027. Prime Minister Keir Starmer cited addiction and unhappiness as reasons, drawing parallels to alcohol and tobacco age restrictions. The move has support from campaigners but faces potential opposition from US tech giants.
At the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, Keir Starmer announced new sanctions against Russia targeting finance networks and its shadow fleet, alongside £210m in energy support for Ukraine's nuclear plants. He also plans to discuss defense spending with Donald Trump.
Fox Corp. has agreed to acquire Roku for approximately $22 billion, or $160 per share. This deal combines Fox's media assets, including its news and sports channels and Tubi streamer, with Roku's streaming devices and The Roku Channel, signaling further consolidation in the media industry.
Fox has announced a merger that will create the third-largest television company in the United States. The Verge Daily provided this brief news update.
The US State Department is cracking down on illegal 'birth tourism' schemes by revoking visas and dismantling networks in Africa and Europe. The effort targets visa fraud, not the act of giving birth in the US, which is legal.
A collection of news briefs covering potential Ukrainian troop entrapment, nuclear plant security, AI model access, US-Iran talks, Russian military activity, and technological developments.
A new study by SPUN has mapped the world's arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks, revealing 110 quadrillion kilometers of these vital underground webs. These networks sequester 1 billion tons of carbon annually and are crucial for plant health, but are threatened by agricultural expansion and lack of protection, particularly in grasslands.
China has launched the world's first three-band optical fibre communication system, capable of carrying over five times the traffic of conventional systems. This advancement, utilizing S, C, and L bands simultaneously, aims to significantly boost the capacity of future AI networks and data transmission infrastructure.
The US Department of Justice has approved the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing no harm to competition. However, regulatory reviews continue in the UK and Europe, with concerns about media consolidation and potential job cuts.
A new study mapped vast underground fungal networks, finding they could stretch 750 million times the Earth-Sun distance. These networks are vital for plant life and climate regulation but are threatened by agriculture, with cropland densities 47.3% lower than in wild ecosystems.
A volunteer group, The Accountability Project Northern Ireland, repeatedly warned the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) between November 2025 and June 2026 about anti-immigration activists circulating addresses of properties targeted in recent Belfast riots.
A volunteer group repeatedly warned the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) about anti-immigration activists circulating addresses of properties targeted in recent Belfast riots. The Accountability Project Northern Ireland sent dozens of reports between November 2025 and June 2026, highlighting a growing focus on houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) by far-right actors.
Belarus's Display Design Bureau showcased its Adunok-2M shipborne drone defense module at the Fleet 2026 International Maritime Defense Show in Kronstadt, Russia. The system, featuring a heavy machine gun and AI capabilities, has been in use for 12 years and is being offered to Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian, and African countries.
Scammers are increasingly using AI, particularly deepfakes, to create sophisticated scams in Vietnam. Experts advise users to watch for time pressure tactics and unusual communication patterns to avoid becoming victims.
A new study by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) found 75% of European adults encountered a scam in the past year, with €50 billion lost. Southeast Asia is a major hub for cyberscamming, with syndicates stealing billions annually. Europe lags behind the US in anti-scam actions.
The EU has proposed its 21st sanctions package against Russia, including a ban on transactions with 11 crypto platforms. The measures aim to prevent Moscow from circumventing restrictions imposed over its war in Ukraine.
A US lawmaker stated that Chinese money laundering networks are funding cartels and threatening US borders, with an estimated $312 billion in suspicious activity linked to such operations between 2020-2024. The Chinese embassy denied responsibility, citing UN conventions and efforts to combat illicit finance.
Researchers have developed a proof-of-concept AI-powered computer worm that can autonomously identify vulnerabilities, generate tailored attack strategies, and spread across networks, adapting its tactics in real-time without human operators.
US President Donald Trump ended an interview with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker after she pressed him for evidence of election fraud claims, accusing her and major US news networks of being 'crooked'.
Sarah Rhind, goalkeeper and charity coordinator, credits football with saving her life from heroin addiction and mental health struggles, as detailed in her autobiography 'Scars Under The Jersey'
Japan, in cooperation with the World Bank, is accelerating its energy security and supply chain project, posing a challenge to the US's economic and strategic influence in Asia.
A proposed Oyster-like travel card for northern England could save commuters up to £276/year and generate £2.7bn for the economy over 5 years by unifying transport networks across Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire.
Palo Alto Networks shares fell over 4% after strong quarterly results, as investors focused on the company's long-term outlook and a rapid stock price increase. CEO Nikesh Arora reiterated 2030 NGS ARR guidance, signaling robust but not windfall growth, disappointing short-term traders.
