An undercover journalistic investigation in Afghanistan documents 231 cases of women killed by family members since 2021, revealing widespread impunity, falsified suicide rulings, and systemic legal discrimination under the Taliban.
Author Gil Durán discusses his book 'The Nerd Reich', arguing that Silicon Valley tech billionaires are aligning with fascist movements to dismantle democracy and establish permanent hierarchies.
Avtar Singh, raised by grandparents in India, spent decades searching for his biological mother. A chance AI query during a holiday led him to a blog post by Nicci Dhamu, whose mother Savinder Kaur Nagi was Avtar's long-lost parent, revealing a complex family history of separation and silence.
Actor Jake Johnson discusses starring in "The Dink," a pickleball comedy, despite no prior experience with the sport. He reflects on the film's lighthearted escape from divisive times, his career evolution from "New Girl" to blockbusters, and how fatherhood keeps him grounded.
FanDuel faces a lawsuit alleging its VIP program, which includes personalized messages from athletes like Bryce Harper, exacerbates gambling addictions. One plaintiff reportedly wagered $18.5 million and suffered severe financial and psychological consequences.
As Allen Ginsberg's centennial is marked, his friend Peter Hale reflects on the poet's surprising traditionalism, his controversial support for Nambla, and his lasting impact on literature and activism.
Shane Lavers of Chanel Beads discusses his sophomore album 'Your Day Will Come', balancing experimental sound with anthemic pop hooks, exploring themes of uncertainty, grief, and hope, with a growing impact on both indie and mainstream audiences.
An unidentified caller allegedly offered a NEET question paper to an aspirant in Ajmer for ₹30,000, showing it via video call. A complaint was filed, and police are investigating the fraud attempt.
Choreographer Sonya Tayeh is premiering 'The Surge,' a dance piece inspired by Sinéad O'Connor's life and music. The work features women over 40, exploring themes of defiance, aging in the arts, and finding one's voice, drawing parallels to O'Connor's own struggles and resilience.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has requested an investigation into Luxembourg MEP Fernand Kartheiser's meetings with Russian officials. Kartheiser, previously removed from his group over a Moscow trip, has held video calls and visited Russia, participating in the St Petersburg Economic Forum. Metsola cited concerns that these actions could misrepresent the Parliament's stance and potentially breach the code of conduct regarding disclosure and reputation.
Dylan Phelan, 21, from Yorkshire, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for encouraging Travis Dyer, 21, from Louisiana, to take his own life during a video call. Phelan also admitted to possessing extreme pornographic images and an indecent image of a child.
Tencent is integrating WeChat with smartphone AI assistants from major Chinese phone makers like Huawei and Xiaomi. This move aims to keep its 1.4 billion users engaged by allowing voice commands for messaging and calls within the app, reversing past restrictions.
Sofia Coppola and Andrew Durham discuss their film Fairyland, a memoir-based drama about a girl growing up with her gay dad in 1970s San Francisco
A 25-year-old woman in Gorakhpur, India, allegedly died by suicide after an argument with her husband over a video call. Her family accuses the husband and in-laws of harassment and abetting the suicide.
Hong Kong's leader John Lee has video-called the city's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, ahead of the Shenzhou-23 space flight, calling her participation a reflection of national trust and support for Hong Kong. Lai, a police superintendent with a doctorate in computer science, expressed confidence in completing her mission after rigorous training.
Four Indonesian journalists, including Andre from Tempo TV, were detained and allegedly mistreated by Israeli officials during a civilian convoy. One journalist's father expressed relief upon seeing his son "in one piece" despite bruises from zip-ties and rough treatment.
Discord has implemented end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls, excluding stage channels, enhancing user privacy. This move contrasts with platforms like Meta and TikTok, but aligns with Apple's recent encryption of RCS messages.
Discord has activated end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls, enhancing user privacy by ensuring only participants can access conversations. This feature was rolled out to all users on Monday.
Lindsay C. Gibson's new book offers guidance on raising emotionally mature children, drawing from her previous bestseller about parents with immature emotional development. The book emphasizes treating children as "real inside" and repairing past parenting mistakes.
Rinku Singh played a match-winning unbeaten 83 off 51 balls to guide Kolkata Knight Riders to victory over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026, forcing a Super Over where Sunil Narine took two wickets for just one run. After the match, a heartwarming video call between Rinku's family and Narine went viral, with Rinku's sister greeting him as "Hello bhaiya" before being corrected to say "brother" since Narine doesn't understand Hindi.
X launched its standalone messaging app XChat to the public on Friday, initially on iOS. The app enables messaging, file sharing, audio/video calls, and group chats with privacy features including message editing, disappearing messages, and end-to-end encryption. The launch marks a strategic shift from Elon Musk's 'everything app' vision toward offering separate dedicated apps through xAI.
X has launched XChat, a standalone messaging app for iOS, allowing users to message, share files, and make audio/video calls. The app features end-to-end encryption, disappearing messages, and screenshot blocking, with no ads or tracking. The launch represents a strategic shift from Elon Musk's original 'everything app' vision toward offering multiple dedicated apps through xAI. X is also shutting down its Communities feature, directing users to XChat.
US President Donald Trump reposted a video from a conservative pundit calling India a "hellhole" and criticizing birthright citizenship, prompting India to condemn the remarks as inappropriate. The controversy arises ahead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's planned visit to India next month aimed at easing tensions between the normally friendly nations.
Iranians are traveling to Turkey to access the global internet, as the Iranian government has implemented a near-total blackout following recent military strikes. Citizens report being unable to communicate with family or access critical information.
