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Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids
Security researchers tracked and eavesdropped on a WIRED reporter using vulnerabilities in a pink plastic smartwatch. It’s just one piece of
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Trump signs new executive orders seeking to limit US birthright citizenship
The US president's latest effort comes after Supreme Court ruled against his push to reinterpret constitutional right.
Tech
Vogue just gave another nod of approval to the tech world
Vogue World is coming to San Francisco next year — perhaps another indication that tech bros are now part of the fashion zeitgeist.
World
US Pacific north-west blanketed in thick smoke as firefighters push back blazes
Cities in Washington and Oregon seeing some of world’s worst air quality indices as smoke from fires cloaks regionWildfires raging in the US
Tech
Get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until tomorrow
Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus
Azerbaijan
India has successfully tested Agni-4 ballistic missile
India on Thursday successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile.
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Germany leads Turkish exports, China tops imports at $26.3bn in H1 2026
World
Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation
Suspects recruited via encrypted app and offered money for violent acts, Toronto police reveal after arrests.
World
Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship
Executive orders come after supreme court rejected president’s first bid to restrict guarantee enshrined in US constitutionDonald Trump on T
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‘It is British life’: No 10 vows to stop councils trying to limit standing in pubs
Westminster council has recommended banning ‘vertical drinking’ or ordering at the bar in new draft licensing policyNo 10 has vowed to confi
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US diplomat Rubio targets Cuban military officials, companies in sanctions
US says the five entities and eight individuals sanctioned help Cuba acquire military equipment from Russia and China.
Azerbaijan
There was a road accident in Jalilabad and there were injuries
A traffic accident occurred in Jalilabad district that resulted in injuries.
World
Fire engulfs earthquake housing site in Turkiye
A fire broke out at a workers' accommodation camp at a construction site for earthquake housing in Hatay, Turkiye.
World
WHO chief: Ebola outbreak in DRC spreading at ‘unprecedented rate’
The world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has killed 1,751 people in DR Congo.
Azerbaijan
Ghalibaf: A large-scale US attack on Iran is expected
The US is preparing a large-scale attack against Iran under the pretext of negotiations.
World
How fragile is Lebanon’s uneasy peace?
Israel goes on the attack after the first soldiers are killed since ceasefire began two months ago.
World
US Senator McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehabilitation centre
Republican senator has not been seen in public since mid-June, sparking criticism of transparency over his condition.
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TBC Group posts 13% 1H profit growth as Uzbekistan boosts tax benefits
Azerbaijan
A training plane crashed in Turkey and there were injured
A training plane belonging to a private flight school crashed in the Istanbul province of Turkey.
Azerbaijan
As a result of the explosion of a minibus in Syria, two people died and there were wounded - UPDATE
At least seven people were injured as a result of an explosion in a minibus in the district around Damascus, the capital of Syria; the death
Tech
Why Normal People Aren’t Using AI Agents
The tech industry is realizing it needs to build agents based on what regular consumers want, not just what its AI models can do.
World
Dons call for Cambridge leaders to take blame for Jason Arday appointment
Exclusive: Academics call for inquiry, saying university must be held accountable for ‘grotesque racism unleashed’The University of Cambridg
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Israeli settler charged over Palestinian activist’s killing
Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler with “reckless manslaughter” in the killing of prominent Palestinian activist
World
Mitch McConnell announces discharge from rehabilitation center
Republican, 84, absent from Senate after fall that led to hospital stay, says he will continue recovery at homeUS politics live – latest upd
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