Seoul subway to ban e-scooters, large lithium batteries from July 1

Four incidents involving passengers' portable batteries have been reported in Seoul so far in 2026.

Pixar Makes a Splash With New Short ‘Loving Dory’ Featuring Nemo and Dory, Teases ‘Gatto’

Nemo and Dory are back – in Pixar’s new theatrical short “Loving Dory.” “It’s a new chapter in Dory’s story, because she allows us to have fun,” said director Lou Hamou-Lhadj. This time, she will fall in love – with a plastic bag. It wasn’t just about fish, however, as Pixar

Your Guide To Evo 2026: Why The Games Are Changing, Attendance Is Down, But The Spirit Endures

2KXO and Invincible VS make their Evo Las Vegas main stage debut along with a game no one expected

Adult Swim Announces Cartoon Network Docuseries, Plus Two Anthology Anniversary Specials From ‘Robot Chicken’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim have announced that for the celebration of its 35th anniversary, Cartoon Network has a five-part documentary series in production. The series, set to release in 2027, will explore the network and its idiosyncratic artists across multiple eras

Wardogs interview: this is a game for 'dad gamers'

In a chat with Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer, he explained how Wardogs is the game that they want to play and how it's geared towards dad gamers.

Flooding rains, ocean gains: How a huge Murray flood gave the sea a feast

For decades, the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin have been heavily regulated by dams and irrigation networks. As a result, the volume of water entering the ocean is about 60% smaller than 100 years ago. But nature broke through during massive floods over the summer of

Capitol agenda: House GOP agenda gets tenuous Trump lifeline

The president told a band of GOP hard-liners to lift their blockade of House floor business, but some are doubling down in new ways.

Feel-Good Comedy ‘Agnes & Amir’ Picked Up by Beta Cinema Ahead of Munich Film Festival Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Beta Cinema has picked up international sales rights to feel-good comedy “Agnes & Amir” ahead of its premiere on Sunday at the Munich Film Festival. The film, directed by Helena Hufnagel, is based on a true story. The film follows Iranian Amir, who is waiting to hear if his

Africa: South Africa Unlocks $14bn Afreximbank Programme to Drive Industrial Growth

[SAnews.gov.za] Government is deepening its efforts to build State capacity and unlock development finance to drive industrialisation after securing access to a US$14 billion funding programme through Afreximbank.

Africa: Deputy President Urges Chinese Medical Technology Company to Invest in South Africa

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on Chinese medical device and healthcare technology manufacturer Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics to consider expanding its footprint in South Africa through manufacturing, assembly and localisation opportunities.

Africa: Lesotho Seeks Compensation and Economic Support From South Africa

[GroundUp] Foreign affairs minister Limpho Tau lists land dispossession, migrant labour and apartheid-era raids as historical injustices

The Internet Reacts To Trump’s Crass Destiny 2 Meme

On the same day as Bungie announces mass layoffs, the White House drops its latest dank dunk

Malaysian customs foil US$13 million AI chip smuggling bid

'Measures needed to face extreme heat or it will kill us,' Copernicus director says

As scorching weather hits Europe, climate expert Carlo Buontempo told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that "record-breaking temperatures should not be breaking news" and that strategies are needed to face extreme weather lest humanity suffers the consequences.

First Nations women in fire: A vital opportunity to boost the workforce and increase community safety

A groundbreaking report has revealed that supporting First Nations women in fire and land management is a critical, yet untapped, strategy for protecting Australian communities from escalating climate disasters.

Metal hydride molecule trapped with laser light opens path to ultracold hydrogen

Controlling and trapping molecules, units of a substance consisting of two or more chemically bound atoms, with laser light is significantly more challenging than trapping individual atoms. This is because molecules exhibit more complex vibrational and rotational dynamics that

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Sandisk, On Semiconductor, Rocket Lab & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Samsung will soon start charging to access its smart home API

From October this year Samsung will roll out a variety of new paid tiers for access to its SmartThings API, including a $4.99 monthly plan for "non-commercial, individual developers." It won't just be developers that pay the price though. Some more advanced smart home users are

Life sentence for Magdeburg attacker

When he drove a car into the Magdeburg Christmas market, he killed six people and injured more than 300. Taleb al Abdulmohsen has now been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Seismic doublet: the phenomenon that turned Venezuela's tragedy into catastrophe

On Wednesday 24 June 2026, at 18:04 local time, north-western Venezuela began to shake. Thirty-nine seconds later a second quake struck, amplifying the first. So what is a seismic doublet, and why is it so dangerous?

Double heat dome coming to US: Here's when it'll start, where it'll be worst

Two heat domes are preparing to join forces, sending temperatures soaring around the U.S. next week. Here's where it'll hit hardest.

DRC-Rwanda peace deal stalls one year after Washington accord

It’s been 12 months since the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the DRC signed the 27 June 2025 peace accord to end their three-decade-old border conflict. On the ground, shifting front lines and escalating drone strikes are causing an orgy of violence.

Corporations must SPLC-proof their charitable giving processes

Benevity must act decisively, immediately, publicly, and unequivocally disavowing its relationship with the Southern Poverty Law Center.

New research outlines human-centered AI framework for online student success

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies scholars Pamayla E. Darbyshire, DHA, MSN/CNS, and Carl Beitsayadeh, MS, have published the article, "Enhancing Student Success through GAI and Predictive Analytics," in International Journal for Educational Media and Technology,

Nasdaq 100 Faces an AI Reality Check as Valuation Concerns Mount

Eric Barone gives players a small update on Haunted Chocolatier's progress: 'It’s not a simple task, as I torture myself over every last detail'

Good things come to those who wait.

Apple’s most powerful Macs might be waiting until 2027 for big processor upgrades

Apple is expected to shake up its usual Mac silicon release strategy, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reporting that there won't be Pro or Max versions of the upcoming M6 chip. Instead, Apple wants to "fast-track technologies that it originally planned to release later" with the

Greece to send astronaut into space: Adrianos Golemis to launch within two years

The Greek astronaut will conduct experiments and technology demonstrations proposed by dozens of Greek research teams, institutions and universities.

It’s the last day of Prime Day — here are over 130 great deals to choose from

We’ve arrived at the final day of Prime Day, which at this point should probably be called “Prime Week.” We’ve found discounts on all manner of gadgets, including TVs, smart home tech, chargers, headphones, and more. Some of the best deals have started selling out at some

Spain registers 327 heat-related deaths since Sunday in record-breaking heatwave

Europe is being hit by record-high temperatures in a heatwave that is expected to last for a further two weeks across the continent.

Supreme Court pays dividends for Trump

In today's issue: ▪ Trump’s victories at the Supreme Court ▪ Hard-liners pause House business ▪ Ship hit in Strait of Hormuz ▪ U.S. assisting Venezuela earthquake recovery President Trump is notching significant wins with the Supreme Court, demonstrating just how consequential

Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman

By Eman Abouhassira, Jana Choukeir and Jonathan Saul DUBAI/LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Iran reasserted its right on Friday to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned Gulf states against siding with the U.S., a day after an attack on a ship near Oman highlighted the

Africa: Civic Space in Africa Is Not Only Constrained By Arrests, Vague Laws and Media Intimidation, but Also By Foreign Pressure and Various Forms of Dependence.

[IFEX] Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA)

Critical Role CEO clears up huge misunderstanding about The Legend of Vox Machina

Critical Role co-founders Travis Willingham and Laura Bailey clarify misconceptions about Amazon's involvement in the animated show

Prime Video's Reacher owes everything to Tom Cruise's underrated Jack Reacher

Now streaming free on Pluto TV, Cruise's attempt to play the detective and action hero has flaws, but it's a sold crime thriller

California’s landmark anti-plastics law sparks anger as 17 states moves to sue

Ambitious plan to phase out single-use plastic opposed by chemicals industry – while green groups say law too timid A groundbreaking California law that compels packaging producers to phase out single-use plastics is already sparking anger from the chemicals industry and

Study challenges idea that simply playing sports makes kids less prone to violent behavior

Contrary to popular belief, simply playing organized youth sports does not reduce the likelihood of committing violence in one's lifetime and, in some cases, may increase it, according to a new study.

Why Americans should fear lame-duck Donald

On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the author argues that President Trump is channeling the King of Great Britain by committing similar "usurpations" and that "We The People" must be vigilant in the upcoming midterm elections to prevent a "lame-duck"

Route 66 Is Turning 100 This Year. It Still Has Stories to Tell About America.

"The country’s legendary main street celebrates its centennial against the backdrop of the nation’s 250th birthday. Could there be a better time for a road trip?"

Cory Booker opposes reforming the insane cash grab in college sports – despite the fact it’s ravaging this top school in New Jersey

New Jersey’s flagship public university is bleeding red ink because of the insane money grab that has engulfed the business of college sports – yet the state’s senior senator in Washington is strangely at odds with legislation to reform the system, On The Money has learned. US

D&D and Magic owner Hasbro is reportedly trying to get child actors from Peppa Pig to sign away their voices to AI

This doesn't bode too well for Hasbro's videogames, either.

Steam Machine sticker shock, even more Ubisoft layoffs, and another Xbox price hike - Patch Notes #58

Plus: Tencent reconsiders Japanese investments and the Nex Playground launches in the UK and Ireland.

Aid worker talks about ongoing rescue and relief efforts after Venezuelan earthquakes

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Cesar Jimenez, an aid worker with Project Hope in Venezuela, which is responding to the aftermath of this week's earthquakes.

France’s power utility to pour €80mn to cool down schools, nurseries and daycare centers

France’s state-owned power utility Électricité de France (EDF) will invest €80 million to equip schools, nurseries and daycare centers with cooling systems as the country faces increasingly severe heatwaves.

GTA 6 leak reveals in-game influencers, viral videos, and secret side missions

According to Brazilian retail listings, GTA 6 will feature influencers, viral videos, and secret side missions discoverable through an in-game phone.

Why is there so much outrage over FIFA’s ‘hydration breaks’ at this year's World Cup?

Every World Cup game has been interrupted due to new scheduled "hydration breaks", a move from FIFA which has been met with a chorus of boos. What’s behind the interruptions, and why are they so controversial?

Christmas market attacker jailed for life for murdering six in Germany

A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.

Lilo and Stitch to return with new animated short

Lilo & Scratch premieres ahead of Hexed on Nov. 25

Transcript: Trump 250 Humiliation Worsens as Fox Balks at Low Turnout

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the June 26 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. This week, Donald Trump