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Almost 700 cases were reported to Michigan health department by Monday, up from 170 six days earlier. Cases of cyclosporiasis – a parasitic illness that causes “explosive”, watery…

Judge says group – including Elton John and Liz Hurley – failed to prove allegations of unlawful information gathering against Associated Newspapers Limited. In his 436-page…

For the nation's 250th birthday, President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani had opposing visions of America. And, the U.S. and Belgium face off today in the FIFA World Cup

Manny Rutinel’s House campaign draws millions from big tech as pro- and anti-AI factions spar over regulation. Political groups funded by top tech executives have been homing in…

Iran, which has repeatedly declared that only its approved route through the Strait of Hormuz is safe, said one of the vessels came under attack after ignoring warnings

With the much-anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI only available as download, Sony is following suit. Sony said on Wednesday that it would stop releasing new video games…

Impoverished island was already struggling to keep the lights on before the US imposed a blockade in January. Cuba on Monday suffered its third nationwide power outage since the…

The Supreme Cour t on Monday cleared the way for President Trump to freely fire officials from the Federal Trade Commission and most — though not all — agencies that have long…

A Ukrainian woman believed to have set off a bomb targeting a tycoon with links to Russia has been found dead with gunshot wounds in a killing apparently carried out by a…

Exclusive: National Crime Agency and safety watchdog issue guidance amid rise in explicit material online. AI prey: why watchdogs are telling parents to protect children from…

A spacecraft has blasted into orbit on a mission to rescue a NASA telescope that is at risk of crashing back to Earth

Thousands of gaming jobs will be shed over the coming fiscal year as Microsoft continues to invest heavily in AI. Microsoft said on Monday it was eliminating about 4,800 jobs –…

Iran's military fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, two U.S. officials tell Axios. Why it matters: The reported…

Agreement in principle with Castlelake follows several rejected offers and means UK’s biggest low-cost carrier will be taken private. The airline easyJet has said it intends to…

The actor, who died in 2016, appears in the Netflix show with the consent of his estate

French president Emmanuel Macron has become the first major western leader to visit Syria since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad

A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open."

President Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino about U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's controversial red card and resulting suspension before soccer's governing body lifted…

As Russia faces challenges on the frontlines and at home, President Putin's backers decry Kyiv's Western allies

Despite a deadly heatwave sweeping through Europe, the US president’s ineptness has created reason for optimism on the climate crisis. Sign up for climate and environment editor…

Nothing does more for your ego than realising you can make a better decision than a bot with all of human knowledge at its digital fingertips. I am not, by nature, an early…

With tourists buying up property and landlords opting for lucrative Airbnb rentals, young Cornish people are turning to old campervans to provide a roof over their heads. Skye has…

The writer who coined the word ‘enshittification’ tells us why AI will never deliver what it promises – and why it still appeals so much to those in power. A “centaur”, in…

In 1993, she squeezed a $333m settlement from a Californian energy company in a scandal over contaminated water. Three decades later, she has a new target in her sights – and it’s…

The lovefest from Musk’s conservative fans completely overlooks the unscrupulous tactics behind his immense wealth. For 12 glorious days in June, Elon Musk experienced something…

Andrew Charlton says artificial intelligence ‘cheating, deceiving, going their own way’ – and time to get ahead of it is during testing. Follow our Australia news live blog for…

With three ways to cool down and a cold plate that can lower skin temperature by up to 9C, Shark’s latest fan is a standout if you can justify the cost. • The best handheld fans,…

A minute’s silence will also be held before Richmond Tigers and Melbourne Demons match to mourn 27-year-old Nathan Fitzgerald. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news…

Polluting facilities in Monterrey, which has close ties to the US, are pumping toxic heavy metals into the city’s air and threatening residents’ health. Leer en español en Quinto…

Bees respond to tasty treats or plain water based on context, a study that may provide support for establishing insect sentience shows. Get our breaking news email , free app or…

A housing shortfall, record home costs and cuts to subsidies are intensifying the US affordability crunch. Of the various dimensions of the affordability crisis weighing on US…

A layoff and a leap of faith convinced Katie Teixeira she had what it takes to run her own business. In 2010, Katie Teixeira adopted a kitten found all alone in an abandoned…

I used to think my phone helped me to relax. But setting strict limits on my usage has improved my mood and my relationships. I am a psychotherapist who works with frazzled,…

Millions join funeral procession in capital of Tehran to mourn Khamenei who was kiled in US-Israel airstrikes in February. Lebanese state media said an Israeli strike on a car in…

Ditched single-use plastic bottles but can’t find a good reusable one? I spent months putting dozens through their paces – these are the ones worth buying. • The best travel mugs…