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
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.
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.
In some ways, the later the better.
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
"On May 22, a 7-year-old reached the summit of El Capitan. Why are so many climbers upset about it?"
[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.
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
[ISS] Peacekeepers injured or killed in AU missions remain largely invisible. They deserve recognition, transparency and proper compensation.
[Daily Maverick] The move from the old curriculum is contentious, but is also a necessary and useful redirection.
Sardinia continues to cap the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches in summer.
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 Check] FAKE: Poster claiming all 'illegal foreigners' must leave South Africa by 30 June 2026 fake, debunked by police
New initiatives include a study of Batam's tech sector, a major solar project and industrial park expansion.
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.
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.
ArenaNet's not giving it a pass.
The Prime Day sales are one of the best chances to pick up a gaming laptop for cheap(er) this year.
Gee willikers, Batman, that's niche.
[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
An unfortunate case of déjà vu.
Choi and Jung began dating in 2012 and publicly acknowledged their relationship in 2014.
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
The bear had roamed the streets of Utsunomiya for four days, forcing the closure of all primary and middle schools in the city.
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
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.
Some people have enough time on their hands to argue over the look of a fictional, talking puppy...
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.
Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.
The Global Peace Index – the world's most comprehensive annual ranking of peacefulness across 163 countries – has released its top ten for 2026.
Charades has enlisted a string of major international distributors for Emmanuel Marre’s “A Man of His Time” following the film’s acclaimed world premiere at Cannes, where it won the award for best screenplay. The Paris-based sales company has sold the French-Belgian drama to
[ACNS] This World Oceans Day, marked on June 8, faith groups join their voices to advocate for the protection of oceans and honour them as a gift to humanity. Covering over 70% of the planet, producing at least 50% of its oxygen and providing a home to most of the Earth's
The Philippines is assessing the impact of a powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao on 8 June. Residents are clearing debris while hospitals continue operating outdoors amid concerns over aftershocks.
Centre-left MEPs are questioning von der Leyen's choice of of Siemens chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe to serve as the EU's industrial AI envoy.
Apple's unveiling of Siri AI comes after criticism that the company has fallen behind in the AI race.
