S&P 500: Markets Set to Face Their First Real Test in Weeks

From introvert to hero: The 'Hacker' revealed

JCU Associate Professor of Information Technology Roberto Dillon has published his new historical analysis in the journal New Media & Society, explaining how gaming, movies and television representations of the Hacker have evolved over the past 30 years, creating a complex but

US eyes stake in Azerbaijan's pipelines as economic ties enter new phase after Trump-brokered deal

Washington wants in on Azerbaijan's pipelines and energy infrastructure, a senior US official said in Baku, as the two countries deepen economic ties following Trump's White House peace deal with Armenia.

Redistricting casualty list all but sealed with Alabama ruling

In today's issue: ▪ Redistricting casualties sealed with Alabama ▪ House defies Trump with votes on Iran, Ukraine ▪ Senate advances immigration enforcement bill ▪ Trump floats Blanche for permanent AG The national redistricting battle that has dominated politics for the past

Africa: When Africa Stops Showing Up As a Guest

[This Day] The Nairobi Summit may have signalled the beginning of a more equal Africa-Europe relationship, argues SENATOR IROEGBU

Thierry Fremaux Talks Cannes 2026, Hollywood ‘Restructuring,’ ‘Club Kid’ Thriving, Netflix’s Possible Comeback and the Bolloré Controversy

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has wrapped, amid familiar complaints about the lack of Hollywood blockbusters, fewer American stars and a competition lineup that delivered a string of beloved films but no immediate consensus masterpiece. Yet, Thierry Frémaux sees a very

‘It Only Takes One Lion’: Belle and Sebastian soundtrack Scotland’s World Cup return

Frontman Stuart Murdoch says the song reflects five decades of following the fortunes of Scotland's national team.

New data predicts PC sales will tank in 2026 but Apple is doubling MacBook Neo production according to reports

Supply or demand?

Two charged following Henry Nowak murder protests in the UK

One man has been charged with assaulting a police officer, while another was charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

This gaming monitor has a feature that I've never seen before in a display: a slot that you can jam a full graphics card into

Would you ever game on an all-in-one machine?

Defiance in Beirut's Hezbollah stronghold during fragile ceasefire

BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh.

Brunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as ministers

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 4 (Reuters) - Brunei's ruler announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, creating new key portfolios and appointing two of his younger sons as ministers, in a sign of potential succession planning in the tiny oil-rich sultanate. The shake-up is

Rachel Sennott's breakout comedy-thriller Shiva Baby is leaving Netflix soon

Shiva Baby understands the anxieties of being trapped in an awkward family gathering.

Photoexcitation flips 2D moiré devices from metals to insulators in ultrafast test

Quantum materials, materials with properties that are governed by the laws of quantum mechanics describing many-body interactions, have proved promising for the development of various advanced technologies. Many of these materials undergo so-called phase transitions, switching

Detection at the nanoscale: A phosphate-detecting electrochemical sensor

Graphene, the "wonder material," has shaped much of Suprem Das's research career. From nano-manufacturing to advanced printing for applications such as sensing and energy, Das is committed to finding graphene solutions with real-world impact. Das and his team manufacture

The Rise and Rise of Balloon Racing’s First Family

"Joe Heartsill and his sons, Rhett and Lucas, are international eminences in a very obscure corner of professional sports."

Iran refuses to play by Trump's rules, to his great frustration

Trump doesn't want to go back to using force, because it's unpopular. But he has no real choice.

Africa: JNIM's Blockade Tactics Threaten West Africa's Trade Corridors

[ISS] Recent terror attacks across Mali have intensified JNIM's blockades of vital transport routes connecting port cities to Sahelian capitals.

Flesh-eating parasite detected in south Texas for the first time since 1966, officials confirm

A parasitic fly whose larvae feasts on living flesh has been confirmed in cattle in south Texas, years after it was deemed eradicated in the country.

Africa: African Union Commission and UNHCR Kicks Off 9th Livingstone Syllabus Training to Advance Humanitarian Governance Across Africa

[African Union] The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), on 3 June 2026, convened the 9th African Union Humanitarian Architecture: Law and Policy Training Programme (Livingstone Syllabus) in Lusaka,

Marjane Satrapi, ‘Persepolis’ Director, Dies at 56

Satrapi's biographical animated feature, about growing up in Iran after the revolution, was nominated for an Oscar, making her the first-ever woman nominated in that category.

Cyprus and Kazakhstan deepen ties with agreements, flights and investment plans

Five cooperation agreements were signed during the first visit by a Cypriot president to Kazakhstan. The talks focused on trade, investment, transport and digital development, while new direct flights and diplomatic initiatives aim to strengthen links between Europe and Central

Dominos Pizza UK has joined the gamer culture slapfight over God of War: Laufey, and I'd really like to just skip this part, please

Not the way I wanted to round out my week.

Keychron told us its new gaming mouse switches will have haptics like the Superstrike, but I'll still have to feel them for myself to be convinced

I really do hope they convince me, though.

Indonesia arrests deputy immigration minister on graft charges

JAKARTA, June 4 - Indonesia's anti-graft agency has arrested the country's deputy minister for immigration affairs, a spokesman said on Thursday, making him the second high-profile government official in two days to face corruption charges.

Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian Director of Oscar-Nominated ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56

France-based Iranian artist, animator and director Marjane Satrapi, best known for her Oscar-nominated 2007 biographical animated feature “Persepolis,” has died. She was 56. “Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and

France unveils 33 ‘palaces’ for 2026 as six new hotels join elite list

The latest collection of palace hotels have been revealed, with six properties joining France’s most exclusive hospitality club.

Putin faces rival visions of war and peace at Russia's 'Davos'

By Guy Faulconbridge and Vladimir Soldatkin ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 4 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin faced two rival outlines of Russia's future as he hosted his premier annual investment conference with the war in Ukraine unabated. Some participants at the glitzy St

Filipino on trial for being part of Cambodia scam syndicate says she travelled there for an office job, wanted to return home

The 35-year-old woman is accused of belonging to a criminal group in Phnom Penh and of conspiring to cheat people in Singapore via government official impersonation scams.

Transcript: Trump Mental State Exposed in Damning Video as Rubio Spins

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the June 4 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. Secretary of State Marco

Galax shows off 'next generation' GPU concept with actual Swarovski crystals in it, and I fear it may not have got the memo on the state of the market in 2026

I was hoping it would look a bit cleaner, though.

India sees 'perfect complimentarity' with Venezuela in energy trade amid Gulf crisis

NEW DELHI, June 4 - India and Venezuela sought to boost their ties in the energy sector on Thursday with New Delhi saying that Caracas sees it as a preferred partner in the sector at a time global oil supplies have been disrupted by the Middle East crisis.

Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in Mideast war

Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in negotiations on ending the conflict. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's message, read out by a prayer

Why South Africa’s whites-only enclave is drawing a new generation of Afrikaner youth

As Orania marks its 35th anniversary, economic pressures and identity politics are driving young people back to an isolated, ethnically segregated outpost.

Corsair's fighter jet-inspired case comes with a switch to toggle a light above the rear IO panel

Technology is going places at Computex 2026.

China’s sailless submarine takes warfare to the seabed

China’s newly revealed sailless submarine may be designed not only to evade detection but also to threaten the undersea infrastructure underpinning Indo-Pacific military and economic power. This month, Naval News reported that China has covertly launched a highly advanced,

Sherpa guide believed dead on Everest found alive after a week

A Sherpa guide missing on Mount Everest for nearly a week was found alive crawling toward base camp and reunited with his family, who had already begun funeral rituals believing he had died.

Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating

Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.

Washington, Silicon Valley brace for AI job losses

Washington and Silicon Valley are bracing for the fallout from AI’s potential displacement of workers, floating everything from transition assistance to universal basic income as Americans express growing discontent with the technology. AI leaders have long warned the

Pulte pick to lead DNI further jeopardizes path to renewing warrantless spy powers

President Trump’s bid to install a controversial ally to head the intelligence community without the blessing of Congress is giving lawmakers pause about renewing the nation’s warrantless spy powers. Trump on Tuesday announced he had tapped Bill Pulte, the current head of the

India is repeating China’s mistake in Myanmar

When Senior General Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on May 30 for his first official overseas visit as Myanmar’s new “president,” the photo op was exactly what he wanted. The man who seized power in a coup, jailed elected leaders, crushed a nationwide uprising and drove

From AI robot baristas to military drones: The weird and wonderful tech at Computex 2026

Euronews Next spotlights the most innovative and intriguing tech at the conference in Taiwan.

Remy Cointreau posts 35% profit drop, shares jump on recovery hopes

French drinks group Remy Cointreau reported a 35% drop in full-year net profit on Thursday as tariffs slammed sales in its key China and US markets. Despite this, shares soared more than 10% on Thursday morning.

Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progess for Iran deal

By Jana Choukeir DUBAI, June 4 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a new ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks, the Trump administration said, raising hopes for progress toward ending the wider U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Tehran has made a ceasefire in Lebanon a

Artists Threaten to Sue Venice Biennale

Plus, Trump’s threats to arts education and why artist Saif Azzuz should be on your radar.

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‘To them a power line is a line of trees’: Costa Rica moves to protect howler monkeys from electrocution

Electric shock is one of the biggest causes of death among wildlife in the country but a court ruling is a first step to making power lines safe Peque, a small black howler monkey, scratches her head as she sits on a thick wooden branch in a wired enclosure with seven other

Prediction Markets Are Learning From the Addiction Industry

If you believe the multibillion-dollar firms behind “prediction markets” and the individuals who are handsomely paid to promote them, two things are absolutely clear: These exchanges are not gambling, and they certainly don’t prey upon young or vulnerable people. But many

Confessions of an Exploited Pop Star

Love, the pop star at the center of Candice Wuehle’s second novel, Ultranatural , feels familiar, like the idol we’ve all known since 1998 when she appeared on MTV singing and dancing through a high school in white button-down, pleated mini skirt, and thigh-high socks. Like