What begins as an ordinary shopping trip can change in seconds. A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu island in south-west Japan. It left several people trapped inside a shopping centre and forced thousands to evacuate. The quake hit near Kumamoto at a shallow depth, triggering a brief tsunami warning and prompting evacuation orders for around
What happens when the global AI boom collides with a shortage of cutting-edge chips? For Samsung, it translates into record-breaking profits. The South Korean tech giant expects operating profit to soar 19-fold to 89.4 trillion won ($58.4 billion) for the April-to-June quarter. It would mark its third consecutive record performance. Sales are also projected to
The FBI says it stopped a planned attack targeting a UFC event held at the White House. Arresting five men accused of plotting a violent assault involving drones, firearms and “high-value targets”. According to prosecutors, the alleged plan involved using explosive-filled drones to create panic. Forcing crowds to move into areas where attackers could strike.
What should have been a weekend of music, food, and community celebration suddenly turned into a scene of panic and chaos in Ohio. At least 12 people were shot near the Old West End Festival in Toledo on Saturday, sending festival-goers scrambling for safety as gunfire erupted. The victims, ranging in age from 16 to
Seventeen years after one of aviation’s darkest disasters, France’s courts have delivered a dramatic twist. Air France and Airbus have now been found criminally responsible for the crash of Flight AF447. The 2009 Rio-to-Paris flight plunged into the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 228 people on board. For years, the tragedy raised one haunting question —
How far can deception go—and at what cost? In South Australia, a case has shocked the public with a disturbing answer. A 45-year-old mother has been sentenced to more than four years in prison after faking her six-year-old son’s cancer to collect donations—and fund a lavish lifestyle. The scheme wasn’t subtle. She shaved the boy’s
What does it take to break a 125-year-old barrier? In Australia, the answer just arrived—with a historic appointment that’s turning heads. For the first time ever, a woman will lead the army. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has been named the next Chief of Army, set to take over in July from Simon Stuart. It’s more
What if robots didn’t just assist humans—but worked alongside them, thinking and acting on their own? That’s the future Japan is racing toward. The government is planning global hubs dedicated to AI robotics. Places where research, real-world testing, and talent development all happen under one roof. The goal? Build smarter, autonomous machines and stay ahead
What would you do to glimpse history—real, tangible history—nearly 800 years old? In the quiet Italian town of Assisi, thousands are doing exactly that. The remains of St Francis of Assisi are now on rare public display, drawing pilgrims and visitors from across the globe. Around 400,000 people have already booked their chance. This isn’t
Something quietly historic just happened on Europe’s roads. For the first time ever, fully electric cars outsold petrol-only vehicles in the EU last month. Yes — by a whisker, but a win is a win. According to the auto industry group ACEA, electric vehicles accounted for 22.6% of new registrations. Nudging just ahead of petrol
So, is the AI chip freeze finally thawing? Washington has given Nvidia the go-ahead to resume sales of its powerful H200 AI processors to China. The US Commerce Department confirmed on Tuesday — though not without firm conditions. The H200, Nvidia’s second-most-advanced chip, had been off-limits amid fears it could boost China’s tech and military
A factory in space? It sounds like sci-fi. But it’s already happening. A Cardiff-based startup, Space Forge, has just taken a big leap toward manufacturing materials hundreds of kilometres above Earth. The company has launched a microwave-sized “space factory” into orbit—and proved it works. Its onboard furnace successfully switched on and heated up to around
