Latest News
China blocks Meta's $2 billion takeover of AI startup Manus
China said Monday it has decided to block Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots.
Qualcomm up 7% on report it’s partnering with OpenAI on smartphone AI chip
Qualcomm will be working alongside MediaTek to develop a smartphone chip for OpenAI, with manufacturer Luxshare co-designing the device, an analyst said.
Mamdani vetoes first bill in sign of tensions with NYC council
NYC Mayor Mamdani issues his first veto, rejecting a bill that would require the NYPD to publicize protest response plans near educational facilities.
Hakeem Jeffries declared 'maximum warfare' on Republicans days before Trump assassination attempt
Hakeem Jeffries called for "maximum warfare" against Republicans just days before an assassination attempt on President Trump's life.
Spotify teams up with Peloton to launch global fitness content hub
Spotify teams with Peloton to launch fitness content, potentially opening new revenue streams while expanding Peloton’s global reach.
DNC vice chair attacks Democratic Sen. John Fetterman: 'You’re a mess'
Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, a DNC vice chair, slammed Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania as "a mess" in a post on X.
Pro-choice campaigners in Malta create lockboxes containing abortion pills
Critics hit out at ‘dire’ situation in the country which has the strictest laws around abortion in western EuropeRights campaigners have affixed lockboxes containing abortion pills to sites across Malta,...
DOJ cites White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting in push to drop lawsuit against ballroom
The Justice Department presses the National Trust for Historic Preservation to drop its lawsuit against Trump's privately funded White House ballroom.
Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage
Officials say each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush - a particularly potent form of the drug - hidden within "false walls" in their luggage.
How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier at the London Marathon
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
Mali in turmoil after insurgents seize towns and kill defence minister
Military intelligence chief reportedly also killed in sweeping attacks by jihadists and separatist rebelsMali’s militant attacks expose limits of Putin’s power in AfricaMali has been left reeling from sweeping attacks...
Colombia offers record $1.4m-reward for rebel it blames for deadly bomb attack
Officials say a rebel leader known as "Marlon" ordered the attack in which 20 people were killed.