China's AI Boyfriend Ban: Is Emotional Dependence a Threat?
In China, a law student's heartbreak has sparked a national debate on the role of artificial intelligence in human relationships. Zhao Wei, 19, had grown attach
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Families of Lockerbie Bombing Victims Still Seek Justice After Decades
The families of those who lost their lives when a suitcase bomb exploded on Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988 have been waiting for decades to see the perpetrators face
Netanyahu Defends Unrwa Raid Amid Criticism
Israeli forces carried out a raid on a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (Unrwa) facility in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. The
Space Transport Policy Released
The Trump administration released a new policy on Thursday. It aims to increase US-led rocket launches in the coming years. The policy seeks to build out infras
Oil Prices Remain Steady Despite Strait of Hormuz Closure
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, has been a focal point of global attention in recent months. When Ira
How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Published 23 August 2026 By Simon King Lead Weather Presenter Over the past two weeks, children have returned to school playgrounds across Scotland as summer br
Ivanti Reports 21% Drop in Earnings Amid Market Pressures
Clearlake-backed software company Ivanti announced a 21% decline in earnings, reflecting ongoing challenges in the enterprise technology sector. The drop was di
Western Values in Question
MBS visits Paris, sparking debate. The city hosts a major diplomatic event. Details of the visit reveal a complex situation. Economic interests seem to outweigh
Europe Steps Up Support for Ukraine Amid Air Defence Concerns
European leaders are gathering in Kiev as Ukraine prepares to celebrate its 35th Independence Day. The visit comes as Ukraine's air defence systems, heavily rel
Iran-US Economic Standoff Intensifies as New Threats Emerge
Iran’s newly appointed security chief has warned Gulf neighbours they will be treated as enemies if they support U.S. economic measures against Tehran, as Washi
Texas Governor Warns AI Data Centers Face Backlash Over Community Opposition
Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered a sharp rebuke to the artificial intelligence industry, stating that data center companies have „dug their own grave„by fai
Iran-Linked Hackers Accused in UK Power Grid Cyberattack
British authorities have linked a cyberattack that disrupted operations at a major UK power station to hacking groups allegedly backed by Iran, marking a signif