In pictures: Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at age 47
She was the most visibly accomplished member of the royal family.
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India summons top US diplomat for second time to protest strikes on ships off Oman, source says
NEW DELHI, June 12 (Reuters) - India summoned the U.S. deputy chief of mission in Delhi on Friday to protest against U.S. military strikes on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman, an Indian source said, the second time in three days New Delhi has expressed its displeasure.
Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO: the capitalist space revolution begins
World’s biggest IPO: Elon Musk wants to raise $75bn for SpaceX, making him Earth’s first trillionaire, as Rainer Zitelmann explains in an opinion piece for Euronews how it came about and what happens next.
The Fall of the House of Usher is a Gothic-thriller you need to binge on Netflix
Mike Flanagan's 8-part miniseries follows some of the most deplorable people you'll ever meet. It's the perfect binge-watch.
Reeling in labor abuse: Building tools to improve accountability in the fishing industry
In 2020, the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation approached Stanford's Center for Ocean Solutions (COS) to help identify priorities for action on social sustainability issues in seafood supply chains. After years of collaboration with a range of partners, the result
Engineering quantum Hall stripes in 2D materials inside electromagnetic cavities
Quantum materials, materials with properties that are governed by the laws of quantum mechanics, have proved to be highly promising for the development of ultra-efficient electronic devices, quantum processors, highly precise sensors and various other technologies. Reliably
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Adobe, Rocket Lab, AMD, Carnival & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell.
UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner
Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.
The 9 games we're most excited about after Summer Game Fest's showcase bonanza
There's a lotta games to be hyped for, but these have our utmost attention.
South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.
Podcast: The most political World Cup to date?
What makes the 2026 World Cup so political? What does the entry of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact mean in reality? The two questions we answer on Brussels, My Love? the podcast.
Ukraine's drone strikes are methodically cutting Crimea off from Russia
Ukraine has significantly intensified its strikes on military and energy sites in and around Russia-occupied Crimea in what is seen as Kyiv’s deliberate strategy of cutting the annexed Ukrainian peninsula off from Russia.
Best Silent cards for Ascension 10 in Slay the Spire 2
How to climb the Ascensions as Slay the Spire's silent rogue.
Fremantle’s ‘The Uniform’ Returns for a Second Season – and Dives Into the Cracks Within the Police Force (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Uniform” will return for a second season. Currently showcased at Monte-Carlo Television Festival, the show premiered its first season on DRTV in 2026. Following a deal with Fremantle, it is now set to launch on BBC iPlayer and BBC Four in the U.K. Set within a fiercely
Students hold 'Heading to Bankrupt Indonesia' protests against Prabowo's policies
The protestors' demands include stopping President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free-meals programme and lowering prices of fuel and staple foods.
Brussels joins growing list of European cities banning shared e-scooters over safety concerns
The Belgian capital will remove rental e-scooters from its streets from January 2027, citing rising accident rates, pavement clutter and their increasing use by organised crime groups. Shared bikes and e-bikes will remain available instead.
Paying ISIS to Keep a Cement Plant Running: How a Major French Company Financed One of the World's Most Brutal Terrorist Groups
On May 23, 2026, families of victims of ISIS attacks and U.S. military personnel killed or wounded in the fight against the terrorist group demanded access to nearly $778 million paid by French cement giant Lafarge under its 2022 settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Can black holes send information back in time?
Extremely curved spacetime can warp cause and effect, creating channels for backward communication
‘The Leader’ Director Michael Gallagher and Star Tim Blake Nelson on Why the Story of the Heaven’s Gate Cult Is Relevant Today: ‘When There Is Nothing but Certainty Within a Group, Danger Can Strike’
When director Michael Gallagher was eight years old, 39 people died in his neighborhood in San Diego, California. They were the victims of the infamous Heaven’s Gate cult, who died in a coordinated mass suicide timed with the approach of the Comet Hale-Bopp in March of 1997.
Transcript: Trump Hits Shocking Poll Low as Aides Leak: He’s “Furious”
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the June 12 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. CNN reports that Donald
Africa: WHO - Children Under Five Face Highest Risk From Unsafe Food
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Africa: Zimbabwe Hosts AU Commissioner As Harare Prepares for Africa Skills Week 2026
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE's Education 5.0 philosophy is under review by the African Union (AU) as Harare prepares to host Africa Skills Week 2026 from October 12 to 16 this year.
Viral Dua Lipa wedding photos were AI-generated
A series of fake images purporting to show pop star Dua Lipa celebrating her wedding in the Sicilian town of Palermo have fooled users and even some digital media outlets.
'Ridiculous mindset': Why some fatal road accidents in Malaysia spark racial undertones
The racialisation of road accidents can deepen divisions in a society that is already sensitive to issues of race and religion, experts say.
What if Trump actually seized Kharg Island?
Kharg Island is a small coral outcrop off the coast of Iran that handles around 90% of the country's crude oil exports, making it key to Tehran's economy.
Brains update sensory predictions through single timing hub, electric fish study finds
In the split second after you hear a noise, your brain is already making a potentially life-or-death deduction: Did I do that, or did something else? Our nervous systems answer this question using something called corollary discharge, a copy of a motor command that tells
Africa: Elevate Africa Dangles $25,000 Grants, Launches 2026 Fashion Film Contest to Revive Indigenous Textiles
[Leadership] Elevate Africa has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 edition of the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize, a pan-African initiative aimed at preserving and promoting endangered African textiles, garments and traditional fashion techniques
Gaza residents find brief escape in World Cup opener
Palestinian Territories residents gathered in tents, cafes and makeshift community spaces on 11 June to watch the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, seeking a brief escape from the hardships of war.
The Steam Frame is arriving in the US, suggesting the VR headset's launch isn't far off
Release may be soon, but pricing still remains a mystery.
Africa: Franklin Nechi - Empowering Lives Across Africa
[This Day] From healthcare and women's empowerment to culture, enterprise and global mobility, Optiva Capital Partners is redefining corporate impact in Africa, writes Chiemelie Ezeobi
David Hockney, Iconic British Artist, Dies at 88
David Hockney, widely regarded to be one of the most influential contemporary British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has died. He was 88. The news was announced by Hockney’s publicist to the BBC. “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important
If I had known how incredibly useful a NAS would be before setting one up, I would've done it a lot sooner
I'm running a NAS and loving it.
Self-driving cars to be tested on Portuguese roads from July
From July, Portugal will allow autonomous vehicles to be tested on public roads under a new decree laying down strict rules on safety, insurance and oversight.
Nobody knew what the ref was saying and the internet loved it. World Cup's first meme is alredy here
'Wait, what?': Players were left speechless as the referee explained the VAR decision in an apparent shaky English after a controversial red card.
Africa: South Africa's Bafana Open Campaign With Defeat By Mexico and Two Red Cards
[This Day] One of Africa's 10 representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa, kicked off their campaign on a poor note last night, beaten 2-0 by co-host Mexico inside iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Tony Leung Leads Shanghai Golden Goblet Jury With Open Mind, Vows to Persuade Fellow Jurors
Tony Leung Chiu-wai opened the international jury press conference for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival’s main competition promising to approach the Golden Goblet selection with an open mind – and, where needed, to argue his case. “Even though the awards process is
The War Against Imagination
The SAIC cracks down on a professor’s thought experiment and the Obama Presidential Center embodies a nostalgic idea of public life.
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The Top Five Longreads of the Week
Showcasing stories from Sloane Crosley; Zadie Smith; Mark Johnson and Saumya Khandelwal; Todd Kliman; and Sheila Liming.
The Gambling Scandal That’s Roiling the NCAA
Sports are governed by rules. Those rules separate a ball from a strike, a fumble from an incomplete pass, and foul balls from a fair. Without rules, sporting events are nothing more than random people getting some exercise. And without people to enforce those rules, there is
Lawmakers ramp up scrutiny of political fundraising platforms
Lawmakers are ratcheting up pressure on major political fundraising platforms ActBlue and WinRed as both parties intensify scrutiny of online campaign donations ahead of this fall’s high-stakes midterm elections. Republicans, including top Trump officials, have long alleged
I Moved to New York to Pay More in Taxes—and I’m Glad I Did
At last week’s WelcomeFest, Matt Yglesias, the longtime blogger turned centrist Substacker, moderated a panel with two Democratic members of Congress from big blue states—Tom Suozzi, who represents part of Long Island, New York, and Adam Gray, who hails from California’s San
How to Get a Labor Rights Bill Through a GOP House
In Oscar Wilde’s 1895 comedy The Importance of Being Earnest , the epigram-spouting Lady Bracknell is told by Jack Worthing, her daughter’s suitor, that he’s lost both his parents. To this, the lady replies imperiously : “To lose one parent, Mr. Worthing, may be regarded as a
Elon Musk’s Cyborg Turn Points to a Grim Future
It’s hard to think of a cohort of rich people in recent history as extravagantly exhibitionist as today’s tech billionaires. For the modal Silicon Valley oligarch, the life of easy luxury is not enough. The point of being unfathomably rich in our time is not simply to enjoy the
Elon Musk poised to become world’s first trillionaire with SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire with SpaceX’s highly anticipated stock market debut. The world’s richest person, who is currently worth about $790 billion, is expected to see his wealth top $1 trillion once his spacecraft and satellite
Disclosure Day and interspecies communication—alien language isn’t just weird noises
A linguist lays out what communicating with aliens could actually involve—and what that tells us about human language
Beijing now sets the agenda for US-China ties: Expert view
Can Trump and Xi’s new ‘constructive’ framework bring stability to the US-China dynamic?
A philosophy of home
The household is a community, as much as the state, and ancient philosophy had much more to say about it than we think - by Sandrine Bergès Read on Aeon