South Korea to investigate ballot mishap after protests
The mishap has embarrassed the election watchdog and brought thousands into the streets for demonstrations.
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Hue’s SpatialAware finally made me appreciate color-changing lights
I've been a fan of Philips Hue smart lights since the early days. It's one of the few staples in my ever-changing smart home. However, when the Bridge Pro launched late last year, it wasn't immediately obvious why I should upgrade. The signature feature, MotionAware - which
Bear captured after roaming through Japanese city
Authorities in Utsunomiya, north of Tokyo, captured a bear after a multi-day search linked to several sightings. Security camera footage showed the animal running through a shopping arcade, prompting school closures and safety warnings.
Host cities ready for kickoff in biggest World Cup ever as fans lament visa bans and ticket prices
The United States will host roughly 75% of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 78 of the 104 matches in the entire tournament taking place in 11 host cities.
Graham's embrace of Iran war faces primary test in South Carolina
In today's issue: ▪ Iran war on the ballot in South Carolina ▪ Mormon backlash forces Pentagon update ▪ Trump formally nominates Blanche for AG ▪ First family and Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’ The Iran war is on the ballot in South Carolina, where GOP primary voters will
AMD's next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs not out until late 2027 or even early 2028 according to new report citing graphics card makers at Computex
In some ways, the later the better.
The Galápagos is a wildlife haven. But is that enough to protect the rare scalloped hammerhead shark?
The species is abundant within the protected archipelago but when they migrate outside the marine reserve to give birth they run the gauntlet of industrial fishing The unmistakable fluted T-shape of a scalloped hammerhead shark slides by, followed by a diver holding his breath
A third of world’s energy needs should come from electricity by 2035, says Cop31 host
Turkish minister Murat Kurum says ‘electrifying daily life’ will be priority for this year’s UN climate summit The world should aim to meet a third of its energy needs from electricity within a decade to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the host of the next UN climate summit has
Dogs uncover invasive pests that experts missed in real-world vineyard tests
At a Maryland vineyard, Debi Persing guided her Boston terrier, Xephyr, slowly down a row of grapevines. Vineyard workers and scientists had already identified several invasive spotted lanternfly egg masses hidden among the vines. They believed they had found them all. Then
The True Story Behind the “El Cap Kindergartener” Ascent
"On May 22, a 7-year-old reached the summit of El Capitan. Why are so many climbers upset about it?"
California is rethinking nuclear — environmental groups should, too
Diablo Canyon's resurgence shows California has reimagined environmentalism. It is time for legacy groups to reimagine it, too.
Africa: Meet the Nigerian Oncologist Helping to Fight Cancer in KZN and Across Africa
[Daily Maverick] Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering PhD in radiotherapy and oncology.
Transcript: Raging Trump Erupts On the Air for Unnervingly Dark Reason
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the June 9 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Over the weekend, Donald
Africa: AU Peacekeepers Face Deadly Risks and Limited Recognition
[ISS] Peacekeepers injured or killed in AU missions remain largely invisible. They deserve recognition, transparency and proper compensation.
Africa: Proposed School History Syllabus Focuses On Africa As the Main Story, Not a Sidebar to Western History
[Daily Maverick] The move from the old curriculum is contentious, but is also a necessary and useful redirection.
Travelling to Sardinia? These are the beach rules you need to know to avoid up to €3,500 fines
Sardinia continues to cap the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches in summer.
German industrial output rises for the first time this year but is still 'too little'
An uptick of 0.4% in Germany's April factory output and a rise in exports offer little cause for celebration as new orders collapse, energy prices soar and Europe's largest economy continues to struggle to find solid footing.
Africa: Fake - Poster Claiming All 'Illegal Foreigners' Must Leave South Africa By 30 June 2026 Fake, Debunked By Police
[Africa Check] FAKE: Poster claiming all 'illegal foreigners' must leave South Africa by 30 June 2026 fake, debunked by police
Singapore, Indonesia plan joint study to transform Batam, Bintan into ‘vibrant digital hub’
New initiatives include a study of Batam's tech sector, a major solar project and industrial park expansion.
Man arrested after violent stabbing in Belfast, Northern Ireland police say
Video posted to social media shows a man stabbing another man several times in the head with a knife in what appears to be an attempted beheading.
Icelandair has found the 'world's worst photographer' - and is paying her $50,000
A woman named Blanche Mortemard has just been told she is the worst photographer in the world - out of 127,642 people who tried very hard to be exactly that.
Guild Wars 3 won't have a 'battle pass fee buried in it', says studio head: 'We're not gonna hold their time hostage'
ArenaNet's not giving it a pass.
Best Amazon Prime Day gaming laptop deals: I'm finding the best prices on your next mobile gaming machine
The Prime Day sales are one of the best chances to pick up a gaming laptop for cheap(er) this year.
There's a wildly obscure easter egg in Lego Batman, I'm surprised anyone found it: it's hidden in BASIC code for the Commodore 64
Gee willikers, Batman, that's niche.
Africa: Human Rights Watch Challenges 'Terms' of U.S. Health Aid to African Countries
[Liberian Observer] A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has thrust Liberia into a growing international debate over health aid, data sovereignty, disease surveillance, and the future of global health partnerships after the organization alleged that the United States is
You should back up your Forza Horizon 6 save before its latest bug brings you to tears
An unfortunate case of déjà vu.
Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung, actor Jung Kyung-ho confirm split after 14 years
Choi and Jung began dating in 2012 and publicly acknowledged their relationship in 2014.
US targets China’s military-tech firm ties while forging its own
The US’s crackdown on Alibaba and BYD highlights a US-China paradox: both powers increasingly depend on private-sector innovation for military advantage. This month, multiple media outlets reported that the US Department of Defense (DoD) designated the high-profile Chinese tech
Japan city relieved as bear caught after roaming streets for days
The bear had roamed the streets of Utsunomiya for four days, forcing the closure of all primary and middle schools in the city.
Lee Chang-dong to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at Malaysia’s MIFFest
South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 9th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest), which unveiled its full program lineup Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur. The festival runs July 18–25 and will present 65 films from 35
Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation
Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.
Zoinks! Fans outraged over four-legged star of Netflix's Scooby-Doo live-action reboot
Some people have enough time on their hands to argue over the look of a fictional, talking puppy...