Andros Townsend has caused a stir on social media after filming himself eating an unusual meal inside a World Cup stadium. The former England winger has joined ITV‘s coverage of the tournament, primarily working as a co-commentator. He last played in the Premier League two years ago, turning out for Luton Town as they were […]
More than 25,000 pupils in Greece were suspended this school year for using mobile phones at school, as teachers, doctors and government officials warn of a sharp rise in ADHD, social isolation and symptoms of digital addiction among children and teenagers. The figures come as the Greek government prepares to move ahead with restrictions on […]
The standards framework supports structured rules for AI-native infrastructure, autonomous agent activity, and trusted decentralized system operations. SINGAPORE, SG – June 22, 2026 – Lithosphere is strengthening LEP100 standards to support Web4 execution, verification, and autonomous agent coordination across its AI-native blockchain infrastructure. The framework is designed to provide structured rules for how intelligent systems, […]
Travelling overseas this winter? The free Wi-Fi in your hotel lobby could cost you a lot more than the data you think you’re saving. Here’s the security case for a travel eSIM, plus an honest look at whether it actually beats your roaming plan. Free public Wi-Fi is everywhere the moment you leave Australia. Hotels, […]
New Delhi [India], June 22: As Europe grapples with an acute shortage of healthcare professionals and India continues to produce a large pool of skilled nursing graduates, a Noida-based startup is emerging as a key player in bridging the gap through a structured and compliant international talent mobility model. .section_common .container{ display: block; width: 100%; […]
Uncle Roger had some good news to share on Father’s Day. Malaysian comedian, food entrepreneur and YouTuber Nigel Ng, better known by his online alter ego Uncle Roger, announced on social media on June 21 that he has become a father. The 35-year-old married United States-born lawyer Sabrina Ahmed in July 2025. He disclosed in February that they were expecting […]
Elon Musk’s Wealth Surpasses South Africa’s Economy Musk’s net worth stands at approximately $1.2 trillion, according to Forbes. His net worth was propelled largely by the soaring value of SpaceX, which earlier this month debuted on public markets at a valuation approaching $2 trillion. Musk owns roughly 38% of the rocket company, including options. The […]
Known as ‘Weixin’ in China, WeChat has rolled out the AI agent on a phased basis. Tencent is testing a new AI assistant on its messaging platform WeChat, as the company attempts to catch up with its Chinese and global contemporaries. WeChat is China’s most popular messaging platform with roughly 1.4bn users. Known as ‘Weixin’ […]
BEIJING, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Once having a hard time helping his child with homework yet later managing to write To Live, celebrated Chinese writer Yu Hua recently shared a short video on social media, drawing the attention of many, including Zhang Xue, a former poor repairman who is now leading his motorcycle brand onto […]
Tencent Holdings Ltd. has started testing a new AI assistant for WeChat as part of its efforts to catch up with peers in China’s white-hot artificial intelligence race. Known as Weixin in China, the super app has made the new AI assistant available to a small number of users, according to a statement from WeChat […]
Chinese artificial intelligence-related stocks jumped, with sentiment boosted by a more supportive policy tone from Beijing and ongoing global demand for the technology. Shares of large language model (LLM) developers Zhipu, formally known as Knowledge Atlas Technology, and MiniMax Group surged at least 23% each in Hong Kong, bringing their year‑to‑date gains to about 2,000% […]
Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith’s chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one mouthful at a time. The latest trade statistics show Japan’s exports of the highly nutritious gooey beans tripled from 2017 to 5,248 tons in 2025, with China and the United States […]
WeChat is the rare app that already does almost everything. Chinese users message, pay, book, shop, and summon a taxi without ever leaving it, which is exactly what makes Tencent’s next move interesting: rather than build a separate chatbot and fight for downloads, it is putting an AI assistant on top of the app a […]
Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith’s chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his nattō, the loved and hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time. The latest trade statistics show Japan’s exports of the highly nutritious, gooey beans tripled from 2017 to 5,248 metric tons in 2025, with China […]
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DILI, East Timor (AP) — Francisco Guterres, a former president of East Timor and a leading figure in the country’s independence movement, has died. He was 71. Guterres, widely known by his nom de guerre “Lu Olo,” died on Sunday at Prince Court Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he had been in intensive […]
Direct flights from Canberra to Bali have taken off once again — but this time, with a new carrier. From today, Virgin Australia will run three 160-seat return services per week to the Indonesian city of Denpasar, with the prospect of five flights per week during school holidays. It makes them the first Australian airline […]
New Delhi: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have divided football fans across the globe for over two decades now. But it is more than just their footwork or free kicks that is shaping people’s preference. A new study by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore has revealed that a person’s political views may also decide which side […]
MANILA, Philippines — Ian de Leon has responded to sister Lotlot de Leon’s emotional remarks about their family’s ongoing dispute over matters related to the estate and legacy of their late mother, National Artist Nora Aunor. Ian de Leon SCREENSHOT PHOTO FROM GMA/FAST TALK WITH BOY ABUNDA In a series of posts on Facebook Stories, […]
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on June 15 that the country would ban everyone under 16 from accessing a range of social media websites, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat and X. The ban is expected to take effect in spring of 2027 after the British Parliament clears a legislation due before it by […]
Day 10 of the World Cup 2026 features four more group-stage matches, headlined by a meeting between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston. Germany face Ivory Coast in Toronto, Ecuador take on Curacao in Kansas City, and Tunisia meet Japan in Monterrey. Away from the action, the US booked their place in the knockout stage […]
MANILA, Philippines – On June 17, the Senate convened for a special session to take up pending measures. The special session came after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on June 15, called on Congress to “urgently consider” the passage of several bills. During the session, Senator Win Gatchalian was elected Senate president. Senator Joel Villanueva joined the new majority, giving […]
Wales will take part in a brand new competition this summer. Here is everything you need to know 08:45, 20 Jun 2026 View 2 Images Wales head coach Steve Tandy (left) and defence coach Peter Murchie (right)(Image: Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency) Wales will compete in the inaugural Nations Championship this summer, and the tournament is […]
In October 2025, it was announced that HarbourFront Centre would close in the second half of 2026 to be redeveloped. Real estate developer Mapletree said then that the new building is expected to be completed in the first half of 2031. HarbourFront Centre was known as the World Trade Centre when it officially opened in […]
Microsoft’s billion-dollar China AI business runs on OpenAI While American lawmakers warn that Chinese AI poses an existential threat to US dominance, Microsoft has quietly turned the country into a billion-dollar business, selling OpenAI’s models to the very firms Washington is wary of. ByteDance, the Beijing owner of TikTok, has been Microsoft’s single largest AI […]
“The U.K. announces social media ban for children under 16” was a major headline across media outlets just a few days ago. Describing the move as a “big moment,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the measure is intended to give young people back their childhood and protect them from the harmful effects of social media. […]
Jack Osbourne is defending his choice to attend the UFC fight at the White House over the weekend, saying that some critical comments he’s gotten have been “completely insane and like what the f—?” The former reality star shared a video on his YouTube channel to discuss the backlash he’s received, and he shared several examples of social media […]
Keir Starmer’s British government has been cursed with a long to-do list on which almost every bullet point is deeply unpopular. A ban on social media for teens, on the other hand, is uncomplicatedly supported by the public. The relief was discernible in the prime minister’s voice when he said it would “give children their […]
