This week in tech: A mathematician flags AI leadership, 5G rollout faces hurdles, affordable blue light glasses emerge, and a WordPress founder calls out a major player. Read more...

The UK navigates ambitious climate targets, debates defense spending, considers changes to child benefits, and grapples with single-sex space policies amid rising birthrates in South Korea. Read more...

A groundbreaking map reveals the extent of PFAS contamination across Europe. Plus, a look at drug use trends in the Czech Republic. Read more...

A roundup of the latest news from Spain: pet population trends, a murder conviction, a tragic neglect case, political sabotage, Spain's stance on Ukraine, and a drug trafficker's hidden stash. Read more...

New data shows a surge in youth unemployment, while stories emerge of entrepreneurs finding success through bootstrapping and overcoming personal hardship. Read more...

A roundup of recent news including the death of Roman Madejowski, alarming road safety statistics in Poland, and a surprising social media post from a popular Jesuit. Read more...

A Russian teacher flees persecution for telling the truth about the war, while Ukrainian jammers neutralize Russian glide bombs. North Korea reinforces troops in the Kursk region. Read more...

This week's political news covers an Austrian politician's trial, UK pub oddities, road fatality statistics, female representation in German elections, and US citizens seeking new citizenship. Read more...

This week's health news includes a look at the high rate of myopia in Taiwan, the UK facing a second norovirus wave, and social media influencers promoting questionable health tests. We also explore personal stories of overcoming illness and disability. Read more...

The UK faces a double whammy: manufacturing job losses at their fastest pace since 2020 and a youth unemployment crisis with nearly 1 million young people out of work or education. Is the economy heading for a downturn? Read more...

Following a heated meeting with US officials and a perceived "diplomatic failure," Ukraine is grappling with internal division regarding President Zelensky's leadership. Read more...

A South African mother faces trial for kidnapping and selling her daughter, while a report reveals the Sahel region accounts for most global terror deaths. UK Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is under fire for expense claims. Read more...

The Taliban's extensive surveillance system in Afghanistan and a deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan are raising human rights concerns and highlighting regional instability. Read more...

This week in tech: iQOO's new phone launch in India, Qualcomm's AI vision, a Nebula projector deal, and a review of the EcoFlow Rapid power bank. Read more...

New tariffs imposed by the US could raise prices, while a Hong Kong firm plans to sell its Panama Canal stakes to a US consortium. Meanwhile, millions of new jobs are expected. Read more...

Despite a recent loss to West Ham, Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy insists the team is still fighting relegation. Can they turn things around? Read more...

This week in health: Fatty liver disease linked to cancer risk in Malaysia, a mechanic customizes wheelchairs, sleep deprivation's impact on immunity, and a court ruling on Ivermectin. Read more...

Alex Bregman surprises by joining Red Sox prospects on a road trip. Meanwhile, the rise of analytics in sports is highlighted, showcasing the increasing importance of data. Read more...

Denmark's postal service is ceasing letter delivery, UK stamp duty rules are changing, and the owner of UKFast is planning a £400m sale of its cloud hosting firm. Read more...

ARCOMadrid features Plensa's sculptures on immigration. Plus, a Catalan play, 'Marie la Roja,' explores women in prison and feminist ideals, and Wynnie Mynerva reflects on her controversial ARCO exhibit. Read more...