Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?

Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

AMD says that no decision has been made about bringing FSR 4.1 to RDNA 3.5 GPUs, which seems to contradict AMD also saying that it has no current plans to do so because of hardware reasons

The truth is out there somewhere.

Prescribed burns are lit in Australia's Northern Territory to minimize the severity of fires later in the season

In May and June of most years, NASA satellites typically begin to detect large numbers of wildland fires throughout the Top End and Arnhem Land regions of Australia's Northern Territory. On some days, especially in the afternoon, the blazes can resemble sizable wildfires in

Celtic fans oppose potential Keane move over Israel stay

Celtic's interest in appointing Robbie Keane as their new manager has sparked anger among the club's pro-Palestine fans after his previous role with Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv. Keane is the leading contender to take charge of the Scottish champions after reportedly entering

Why is Australia buying used American nuclear submarines?

Following the recent announcement that Australia would acquire three submarines already in US service rather than two used submarines and one new one, AUKUS has again dominated headlines. AUKUS is a defense capability agreement between the United States, the United Kingdom and

Raspberry Pi raises profit forecast as AI demand grows

The firm said it expected to deliver adjusted earnings of at least $38m (£28.2m) for the first half of 2026.

Iran says it fired warning missiles and drones at US warships in Gulf of Oman

DUBAI, June 5 - Iran's navy said on Friday it had fired warning missiles and drones at U.S. warships in the Gulf of Oman, accusing the U.S. Navy of harassing maritime traffic and seizing commercial vessels and oil tankers, Iranian state media reported.

From forest to front door: Understanding how wildfire spreads through communities

As California's population boomed—from 10 million in 1950 to over 40 million today—the number of people living in fire-prone areas multiplied. Over the decades, millions of new homes and commercial buildings sprang up to accommodate the needs of the state's growing population,

Romania: TV reporter flees live on air after drone explosion in Constanța

A live television report from Romania's Black Sea port of Constanța was abruptly interrupted on 5 June after a maritime drone exploded nearby, heightening concerns over the regional impact of the war in Ukraine.

US forces board sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON, June 5 - U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina overnight in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command said on Friday.

Africa: Peacekeeping Funding Cuts Mean Africa Must Rethink Security

[ISS] African governments must avoid replacing one dependency with another while building more accountable, fit-for-purpose security systems.

Africa: Govt to Repatriate Over 1,000 Nigerians From South Africa

[Vanguard] Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and undocumented African workers.

Live updates: Senate OKs reconciliation bill; White House to defend ballroom in appeals court

The Senate pulled an all-nighter Thursday, voting just before dawn to pass the $69.5 billion budget reconciliation package that funds immigration enforcement operations through 2029. The night was not without GOP defections on various amendments, from trying to prohibit

Africa: South Africa to Send Envoys Across Africa and Globally to Tackle Migration Challenges

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will dispatch envoys across the African continent and to other parts of the world, as government intensifies diplomatic efforts to address migration challenges facing the country.

'Moved to tears': Winners of the 2026 World Food Photography Awards revealed

From Soviet spas to sacred rivers, this World Food Photography Awards offer a glimpse into the many ways food influences our lives around the globe.

Six Republicans vote no on FISA extension

Six Republican senators sided with Democrats early Friday to vote against advancing the extension of warrantless spy powers set to expire next week, complicating efforts to keep it alive. The procedural vote failed by a vote of 47 to 52 after Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Mike Lee

Negeri Sembilan election: Move to dissolve state assembly Anwar's ‘tit-for-tat’ response to Johor snap polls

Observers told CNA that the move by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Pakatan Harapan in Negeri Sembilan is a “calculated effort” to preempt any political momentum the Barisan Nasional coalition might gain in Johor’s upcoming state election.

Five sailors killed as cargo ships struck in Sea of Azov

The cargo vessels Natra and Zirkon — both bearing hallmarks of Russia's shadow fleet and heading to load grain at a port linked to looted Ukrainian supplies — were struck overnight near Taganrog.

I customized a MacBook Neo with colorful spare parts

The MacBook Neo is Apple's cheapest laptop, its most colorful, and its easiest to repair in years. That means owners can buy replacement parts in all four of its available colors and swap them in on their own. So that got us thinking: What if we bought a Neo just to see how

Here’s How The 9 Biggest Games At Summer Game Fest 2025 Have Turned Out

Resident Evil Requiem and 007 Last Light were big hits while MindsEye and Splitgate 2 were not

The Trump administration is trying to kill a rule that protects millions of acres of national forests | Charles F Sams III

The bipartisan Roadless Rule is under fire. It’s just one way Trump could make our public lands unrecognizable Modern roads in the United States will last for decades. And yet the damage they cause in our national forests is immediate. Since 2001, the Roadless Area Conservation

Podcast: The economic battle between Brussels and Beijing

The EU is evaluating a de-risking strategy to reduce its dependence on China. But what would it take to make the bloc survive a new trade war?

All Nintendo Switch 2 first-party games, ranked from worst to best

Nintendo has released 12 games on Switch 2 in its first year. We've ranked all Nintendo first-party games on Switch 2 from worst to best.

Be Quiet! unveils huge new PC case designed for 'maximum performance' with room for up to seven HDDs

Big and beautiful.

Hidden meltwater found deep in Antarctic coastal waters reveals stronger climate impacts

Freshwater from melting Antarctic glaciers may be influencing the Southern Ocean in ways scientists have largely overlooked. New research, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, has found that glacial meltwater is not confined to the ocean's surface, as previously assumed,

From exporting spyware to surveilling activists—how democracies became the new digital authoritarians

"Digital authoritarianism" refers to governments using technology for surveillance and censorship to repress dissent. China remains the master practitioner. There, sweeping surveillance and censorship at home is combined with cyber-espionage and disinformation, censorship and

Whole Hog Politics: Independent variable in Nebraska, Montana worries GOP

[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 am ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) raised eyebrows this week when he tweeted an

Fear the Mamdani Effect: AI's liberal bias could destroy American patriotism

If our children grow up only hearing the most damning reviews of our nation, they won’t develop the patriotism that glues our country together and demands the sacrifices made, especially, in time of war.

Algeria ramps up trans-Saharan gas megaproject with Nigeria route

The launch of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline comes as Algeria and Morocco compete fiercely to offer Europe an alternative to Russian gas.

Senior Chinese official Cai Qi tapped as head of central party school

BEIJING, June 5 - Senior Chinese Communist Party official Cai Qi has been appointed as the head of the party's elite central party school, according to footage shown on state broadcaster CCTV on Friday.

Oman denies disruption at key oil hub after reported drone attack

Oman’s state-owned oil company rebuffed reports about the suspension of oil loading operations at a key port following an alleged drone attack.

Local officials in Nancy Guthrie case delayed FBI help: Patel

FBI Director Kash Patel told NewsNation it is up to local authorities if they want to accept FBI help.

Africa: LGAN Covets Culture Ministry's Partnership for All-Africa Challenge Trophy 2026

[This Day] Abuja -- The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) is seeking partnership with the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy to co-host the Royal and Ancient sanctioned 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy in Abuja.

People are using AI to communicate without disclosing it. Is this morally wrong?

Imagine you have used a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool such as ChatGPT to tidy up notes you took while in a meeting. Your colleague comments on how clear they are. You don't disclose it was the AI that made the notes clear and not you.

Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt

By Ahmed Elimam and Jana Choukeir DUBAI, June 5 (Reuters) - Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring complications facing an interim deal to end the broader conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released

A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.

Where investors may find the next 'big wave' for AI trade

Tim Urbanowicz, chief investment strategist at Innovator from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, tackles the AI boom.

Campaign autopsy? James Carville gave Democrats the only one they needed

"You can’t address a problem unless you're honest about a problem."

'Nations committing genocide don't recognize it in real time': Yuli Novak on Israel's moral crisis

Chinese Hit ‘Dear You’ Sets Global Theatrical Run Via Damai Entertainment

“Dear You,” the Teochew-dialect drama that has become one of China’s defining box office stories of 2026, is heading to international markets starting June 18, with Damai Entertainment – the distributor formerly known as Alibaba Pictures – handling the worldwide theatrical

Africa: Today in History - the World Recognises HIV/Aids

[Nile Post] June 5, 1981, is widely recognised as the day the world first became aware of what would later be known as HIV/Aids.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Lululemon, Micron, ServiceTitan, Strategy & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Persona 4 remake news feels all-but inevitable, but a little rating weirdness means I wonder about Golden content

Great vegetables.

US journalist pleads guilty to working as China's agent

Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.

Enduring hardship reduces support for easing hardship for others, study suggests

Although intuition suggests that experiencing adversity will increase a person's willingness to help others going through similar hardships, surveys show that this is not always the case. For example, immigrants who struggled through arduous naturalization processes do not

Romanian maritime drone explosion demonstrates Russian threat is increasing, von der Leyen says

The incident on Friday morning is the latest in a growing number of drone incursions into EU and NATO territory.

Negri Sembilan faces political uncertainty with state assembly dissolved, bid to appoint new ruler

Analysts say the move to call for snap polls in the state is a calculated risk by Anwar's coalition.

UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities

The IAEA said it has no information on Iran's enriched uranium stockpile or whether enrichment has stopped. Iranian drones heavily damaged a passenger terminal at Kuwait's main airport on Wednesday, killing one person

Technical Assessment: Bullish in the Intermediate-Term