Fire rips through dormitory at girl's school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students
There have been many devastating school fires in Kenya, where boarding schools are common as a colonial legacy of missionaries and British rule.
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The generation of massive Schrödinger cat states using ultracold atoms
Quantum mechanics is a physics framework that describes how matter and energy behave at an extremely small scale, specifically at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles. An effect predicted by the laws of quantum mechanics is superposition, which entails that particles can
Dalai Lama attends swearing‑in of Tibetan government‑in‑exile in India
Penpa Tsering, the head of Tibet’s government‑in‑exile, was sworn in for a second term at a ceremony in Dharamshala, India, attended by the Dalai Lama.
Gemini for Google Home can now use your cameras to trigger automations
Google Home is rolling out a new Gemini-powered automation feature that can trigger smart home routines based on what your security cameras can see. This is one of several updates announced yesterday for Gemini for Home, including enhanced voice command support and general
Did the EU-Mercosur trade agreement allow ‘worm-infested’ Brazilian coffee into Europe?
Posts by French and Polish politicians have falsely connected a rejected shipment of Brazilian coffee to the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
Sting Brings Reimagined ‘The Last Ship’ to London’s West End
Sting will star in a newly adapted production of his musical “The Last Ship” at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London from Sept. 22 to Oct. 3, produced by Karl Sydow, with Barney Norris contributing a new book. Leo Warner directs, with 59 – a Journey studio – handling set and
Three tankers reportedly attacked by drones in Black Sea, shipping agency says
ISTANBUL, May 28 (Reuters) - Drone attacks were reported on three tankers in the Black Sea on Thursday near Turkey's northern coast, shipping agency Tribeca said. The tanker James II, sailing under the Palau flag and in ballast, was some 50 miles (80 km) north of the Turkeli
New fences can save restored saltmarsh, research suggests
Saltmarsh is disappearing from coastlines around the world, and while brushwood fencing can help bring it back, a new study has found it only works if the fences are kept in good repair. Around 46% of the world's saltmarsh has been lost or damaged, and restoring it is not
Dell lands $9.7bn Pentagon contract just weeks after Trump said 'go out and buy'
Dell Technologies has secured a $9.7 billion (€8.3bn) defence contract to supply Microsoft software across the entire US military, just weeks after US President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the company at the White House.
Viral ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice and sent to zoo
Bangladesh's national zoo has taken custody of a rare albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump", sparing the animal from sacrifice during Eid al-Adha celebrations.
Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station
The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss man, has been arrested, police say, as areas around the station are cordoned off.
Better than AI slop and piracy: Spotify co-CEO’s stance on new AI-generated music feature
Spotify’s latest move to allow AI-generated music on its platform has led to widespread concerns about human artists being pushed out and royalty dilution.
Transcript: Trump Blurts Out Surprise Midterm Admission as GOP Panics
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 28 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. Donald Trump just uttered an
Global Game Jam launches micro-grant program to support indies and emerging talent
The non-profit organization wants to unite indie studios with aspiring professionals by facilitating paid micro-projects.
Donkey Kong 64 is coming to Nintendo Classics on Switch Online
Rare's only 3D Donkey Kong platformer will be added for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers next week.
How Israel has emptied southern Lebanon far beyond the front lines
By Alexander Dziadosz, Nazih Osseiran and Catherine Cartier SIDON/BEIRUT, May 28 (Reuters) - The ceasefire agreed in Lebanon last month has brought little respite for civilians, who are being driven from a steadily expanding swathe of the country by a relentless Israeli
Exclusive-Pentagon says US military personnel are reportedly being targeted using location data
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an illustration of how the global surveillance economy is shaping the battlefield.
China’s Defence Minister to skip Shangri-La Dialogue for second year
Beijing said it is sending a delegation of “experts and scholars” to the security forum.
Three people injured in stabbing at Swiss train station
The incident took place at Winterthur train station shortly after 8:30 am.
Pakistan commuters switch to EV scooters as petrol prices soar
The shift towards electric bikes has accelerated following sharp increases in fuel prices linked to volatility in global oil markets amid tensions in the Middle East.
Valve hikes Steam Deck prices by more than 40%, blaming rising costs
The gaming giant said the handheld had not changed but the rise reflected "the current state of component costs"
Cannes Palme d’Or Winner ‘Fjord,’ Grand Prix Pick ‘Minotaur’ Head to India With Impact Films (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Impact Films has pulled off a rare double at Cannes, with both the Palme d’Or winner and the Grand Prix winner – Cristian Mungiu’s “Fjord” and Andrei Zvyagintsev’s “Minotaur” – having been acquired for South Asian distribution before the festival opened. “Fjord,”
US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.
Norovirus cases at Attikon hospital in Greece: Management says situation under control
All the prescribed monitoring and infection-prevention protocols have been activated, and nine cases have been detected so far, authorities said.
Victims of cheaters in Marvel Rivals will be refunded all the ranked points they lost if they report them thanks to NetEase's new Anti-Cheat Rank Compensation System
The hunt for cheaters begins.
EU fines Chinese e-commerce giant Temu €200 million for dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers
An investigation by the European Commission said the Chinese e-commerce site had inadequate risk assessments, after investigators found dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers were available on its platform.
EU regional funds can be used to address energy crisis, Commissioner Fitto says
Cohesion funds, worth up to €160bn, could be redeployed to ease Europe's energy crisis, the Commissioner told EU ministers in a letter.
La Roja to wear Loewe at 2026 and 2030 World Cups
Spain's national football team has entered into a four-year partnership with Loewe, the Spanish luxury fashion house.
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 to Open Italy’s Taormina Film Festival With Stars Steve Toussaint, Bethany Antonia and More Attending (EXCLUSIVE)
The Italian premiere of the first episode of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” Season 3 has been set as opener of Italy’s upcoming Taormina Film Festival that will run June 10-14 in the Sicilian sea resort. “House of the Dragon” stars Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon), Harry
Vietnam President To Lam to meet Singapore leaders during state visit, speak at Shangri-La Dialogue
This is Mr Lam’s first visit to Singapore as the president of Vietnam.
Life recombined
In the early 1970s, genetic engineers launched the most controversial revolution in science since the atomic bomb - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
“In Minor Keys” Is the Biennale’s Crown Jewel
Also, Aruna d’Souza interviews Australian Pavilion artist Khaled Sabsabi.
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'The book is in the future, but everything is seeded from our present'
Helen Phillips, winner of the Climate Fiction prize for her novel Hum, on if stories can make a difference, her anxieties and writing about the climate
Scientists unlock evolution of gigantism in Scottish island wrens
A new study of British wrens has provided new insights into the inner workings of "island syndromes," according to research led by the University of Birmingham. The paper, published in the Evolutionary Journal of the Linnean Society, reveals that different subspecies of island
Trump victory in Texas gives him new leverage with Senate GOP
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and other Senate Republicans are under new pressure to deliver on President Trump’s agenda after Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) suffered a blowout loss in the Texas GOP primary. Republican strategists say Cornyn’s lopsided loss is a major
Trump Quietly Weakened Heat Rules Just in Time for a Broiling Summer
Summer is just getting started, and people are already dying. Western Europe is sweltering through a climate-fueled “ heat dome ” that has trapped hot air from London to Spain, where temperatures have broken new records and surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Seven people are
Siri Hustvedt’s Revelatory Examination of Grief
In volume six of In Search of Lost Time , Proust, with trademark acuity, notices that when our loved ones die, they don’t die for us immediately, if ever, but rather transform into a kind of aura —something like a ghost—and it is through this aura that they remain alive for us
Sherlock Nemesis Moriarty Set for Drama Series From Fremantle, Archery Pictures
Sherlock Holmes remains a prime source of inspiration for TV execs, so what to do when series about the iconic private detective have become almost ubiquitous? Elementary, my dear reader; turn to his arch nemesis, Professor James Moriarty. The criminal mastermind, created by
Rubio, Vance neck-and-neck in 2028 GOP matchup: Poll
Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are neck-and-neck in a new poll on a hypothetical Republican presidential primary as chatter builds about who could lead the GOP in 2028. An Emerson College Polling survey found Vance with 36 percent support among
Latino voters set to play key role in Texas Senate battle
Ken Paxton’s victory in Texas is putting the spotlight on Hispanic voters, who could play a key role in November as Democrats set out to flip the state’s Senate seat. Democrats increasingly see Texas as a key pickup opportunity of the 2026 cycle after the state’s
GOP’s populists flex muscles with wins on Capitol Hill
Populist and union-friendly Republicans are flexing their muscles on Capitol Hill, notching wins in the House despite furious pushback from traditional free-market conservatives and opposition from GOP leaders. Two key developments came in the House last week in the form of a
Flickering Enlightenment
Attacked by the Left and Right, the Enlightenment can only be saved through use of its greatest legacy: permanent critique - by Eliane Glaser Read on Aeon
Ebola spreads as concerns grow over US response
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is fast outpacing containment efforts in the region as questions and concerns mount in the U.S. over the Trump administration’s preparedness and response. Health experts are warning that the outbreak, driven by the
Democrats think they can turn Texas blue with Paxton vs. Talarico Senate race
State Attorney General Ken Paxton's win in the Texas Senate primary exhilarated President Trump and the MAGA base on Tuesday night. But the victory also electrified Democrats, who say the seat is not just competitive but winnable with their candidate state Rep. James Talarico.
China’s tech rise is creating a new kind of tourism
Foreign visitors are flocking to China’s factories and AI startups in search of the next technological breakthrough.
Buttigieg leads crowded 2028 Democratic field in new poll
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is leading in new polling on a hypothetical Democratic presidential primary as the party seeks a new path after 2024 losses. An Emerson College Polling survey released Thursday found Buttigieg at the top of the pack with 18
Affordability Politics Are Here to Stay
“I should be securely in the middle class,” Kris Massey, a 57-year-old nurse practitioner who lives near Nashville, told CNN. “I should be fine, and I’m not. I can’t be the only one feeling like this.” As that CNN article shows, a lot of people in America are struggling to get
Valve raises Steam Deck OLED prices by over $200
The premium 1BT model will now cost an additional $300 in the United States.
