Space

Radio telescopes confirm 3.3-million-light-year halo in unusually quiet galaxy cluster

Astronomers using the uGMRT and MeerKAT radio telescopes have studied the galaxy cluster RXCJ0232–4420 and found it hosts a giant radio halo extending over 3.3 million light years. The cluster, first discovered in 2002, contains two central bright galaxies and shows both diffuse radio emission and a large radio relic structure. The observations revealed relatively uniform spectral properties, suggesting charged particles are being re-accelerated throughout … Continue reading Radio telescopes confirm 3.3-million-light-year halo in unusually quiet galaxy cluster

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Business

General Motors to pay $12.75m settlement for selling drivers’ location and data

General Motors has agreed to pay $12.75 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold the location and driving data of hundreds of thousands of California drivers to data brokers without their consent. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the automaker collected sensitive information through its OnStar system and shared it between 2020 and 2024 despite telling customers it would not sell such data. Regulators … Continue reading General Motors to pay $12.75m settlement for selling drivers’ location and data

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Business

More chocolate bars added to nationwide recall over possible contamination

Spring & Mulberry has expanded an ongoing recall of chocolate bars due to potential salmonella contamination, following an investigation that traced the issue to a single ingredient lot. The company and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say the affected products were sold nationwide since August 2025, though no illnesses have been reported and tests have been negative so far. Consumers are being advised not … Continue reading More chocolate bars added to nationwide recall over possible contamination

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Business

Saudi Aramco Q1 profit jumps 26% as key pipeline reaches capacity

Saudi Aramco reported a 26% rise in first-quarter profits, reaching $33.6 billion and beating analyst expectations. The company credited the strong performance partly to its East-West Pipeline, which reached full capacity and helped bypass disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Ongoing regional conflict and Iran-linked shipping disruptions have tightened global oil supply and pushed prices sharply higher. Despite market volatility, Aramco increased its dividend and … Continue reading Saudi Aramco Q1 profit jumps 26% as key pipeline reaches capacity

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Politics

Biden seeks to block DOJ release of 2017 audio, court filing says

Lawyers for President Joe Biden are expected to challenge the Justice Department’s plan to release redacted audio recordings and transcripts of his 2017 conversations with his book ghostwriter. The material, obtained during a special counsel investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents, is linked to interviews used for his memoir Promise Me, Dad. Biden’s legal team says the recordings were shared with the understanding they would … Continue reading Biden seeks to block DOJ release of 2017 audio, court filing says

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Politics

Danish rightwing leader asked to form government after Frederiksen fails to form coalition

Denmark’s King Frederik has asked centre-right politician Troels Lund Poulsen to try to form a new government after outgoing prime minister Mette Frederiksen failed to secure a coalition despite her party winning the most votes in the March election. The Social Democrats had the largest share of votes but still suffered their weakest result in over a century, leaving parliament deeply fragmented. Efforts by Frederiksen … Continue reading Danish rightwing leader asked to form government after Frederiksen fails to form coalition

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Politics

Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the war in Ukraine may be nearing its end, even as he also reiterated Russia’s commitment to achieving its military goals. Speaking after a scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow, he suggested he would be open to negotiating new European security arrangements. Putin blamed Western policies and NATO expansion for the conflict, which began with Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. … Continue reading Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end

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Politics

Australia’s right-wing One Nation party scores historic parliamentary win 

Australia’s One Nation party has won its first-ever lower-house seat in the federal parliament, with candidate David Farley taking the regional seat of Farrer in New South Wales. The victory, achieved with just over 57% of the vote, is seen as a breakthrough moment for the right-wing populist party and a sign of shifting voter support away from traditional parties. Party leader Pauline Hanson called … Continue reading Australia’s right-wing One Nation party scores historic parliamentary win 

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Politics

Starmer to promise bolder action as leadership threats mount

Sir Keir Starmer plans to promise stronger action on major national challenges in a speech aimed at stabilising his leadership after recent heavy election losses. He is under growing pressure from Labour MPs, some of whom are openly questioning his future as leader following poor results in local and national contests. In his address, he is expected to call for more ambitious policies, including closer … Continue reading Starmer to promise bolder action as leadership threats mount

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World News

Report: shepherd uncovers alleged secret Israeli base in Iraqi desert

A report from The Wall Street Journal claims that Israel secretly established a military base in Iraq’s Anbar desert before its conflict with Iran, intended to support air operations and potential rescue missions. The base allegedly hosted special forces and search-and-rescue units, and was meant to assist if Israeli aircraft were downed inside Iran. It was reportedly discovered after a local shepherd noticed unusual military … Continue reading Report: shepherd uncovers alleged secret Israeli base in Iraqi desert

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U.S. News

Frontier plane kills fence-jumping pedestrian during Denver takeoff

A person was killed at Denver International Airport after jumping a perimeter fence and entering an active runway as a Frontier Airlines flight was taking off for Los Angeles on May 8. The Airbus A321 struck the individual during its takeoff roll, forcing pilots to abort as smoke filled the cabin. All 231 people on board were safely evacuated using emergency slides, though 12 passengers … Continue reading Frontier plane kills fence-jumping pedestrian during Denver takeoff

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U.S. News

Florida man killed in bear attack at Glacier National Park

A Florida hiker, Anthony Pollio, 33, was found dead in Glacier National Park in Montana after going missing during a solo hike near Mount Brown Fire Lookout. Authorities believe he was killed in a surprise bear encounter, marking what may be the park’s first fatal bear attack since 1998. He was last heard from on May 3, and search teams discovered his body on May … Continue reading Florida man killed in bear attack at Glacier National Park

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U.S. News

11 hospitalized in possible Miami boat explosion, officials say

Several people were injured after a possible boat explosion near the Haulover Sandbar in Miami, Florida, prompting a large emergency response on Saturday afternoon. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported 11 people to hospitals with burns and other serious injuries, and officials upgraded the incident to a mass casualty response due to the number of victims. Witnesses reported seeing people thrown from the boat and flames spreading … Continue reading 11 hospitalized in possible Miami boat explosion, officials say

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U.S. News

Seattle beer garden employee found shot to death inside workplace 

Seattle police are investigating a homicide after a man in his early 20s was found dead from gunshot wounds inside the Growler Guys business in the Lake City neighborhood on Saturday morning. Employees discovered the victim, who worked there, when opening the restaurant around 9 a.m., and he was pronounced dead at the scene by firefighters. Authorities have not yet determined when the shooting occurred … Continue reading Seattle beer garden employee found shot to death inside workplace 

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U.S. News

6 people found dead inside Texas railroad boxcar

Six bodies were found inside a train boxcar at a rail yard in Laredo, Texas, after a Union Pacific worker made the discovery near the US–Mexico border. Authorities confirmed there were no survivors, but the cause of death has not yet been determined and remains under investigation. Officials said emergency crews responded to the remote loading area, where the rail car is believed to have … Continue reading 6 people found dead inside Texas railroad boxcar

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World News

North Korean constitution now requires nuclear missile strike if Kim Jong Un is killed by foreign power

North Korea has revised its constitution to mandate an automatic nuclear missile strike if leader Kim Jong Un is killed or its nuclear command system is threatened. The change was reportedly made after the US-Israeli strikes that killed Iranian leaders, which North Korea viewed as a warning about “decapitation” attacks. Experts say the revision strengthens and formalizes an existing policy by placing it directly into … Continue reading North Korean constitution now requires nuclear missile strike if Kim Jong Un is killed by foreign power

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Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in an operation to crack down on banned online gambling

Indonesian police arrested more than 300 foreign nationals in Jakarta during a major raid on an alleged online gambling operation linked to over 70 betting websites. Most of those detained were from Vietnam and China, while others came from several Southeast Asian countries, and many were accused of overstaying visitor visas. Authorities said the group operated in an organized structure with roles such as customer … Continue reading Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in an operation to crack down on banned online gambling

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Car bomb attack and ambush in northwest Pakistan kill at least 21 police

At least 21 police officers were killed in northwestern Pakistan after a suicide car bombing and armed assault targeted a police post in Bannu district near the Afghan border. The attack was claimed by the militant alliance Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan, which reportedly used an explosives-filled vehicle, gunmen, and drones during the assault. The powerful explosion destroyed much of the checkpoint, leaving rubble, burned vehicles, and widespread … Continue reading Car bomb attack and ambush in northwest Pakistan kill at least 21 police

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World News

Iran threatens US sites in Middle East if tankers come under fire

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned they would attack US bases and ships in the Middle East if Iranian tankers are targeted again, following recent clashes in the Gulf of Oman. The threat came after US forces struck two Iranian tankers that Washington said violated its blockade, while Iran claimed its navy retaliated. Tensions also rose near Qatar after a cargo ship caught fire from an unknown … Continue reading Iran threatens US sites in Middle East if tankers come under fire

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Bodies retrieved from Indonesian volcano after eruption kills 3 hikers

Rescuers on Indonesia’s Halmahera island recovered the bodies of two Singaporean hikers who were trapped after Mount Dukono erupted on Friday. The men, aged 30 and 27, were found near the body of an Indonesian female hiker close to the volcano’s crater. Rescue efforts were slowed by thick volcanic debris, dangerous terrain, and ongoing eruptions that continued to release ash and hot material. The three … Continue reading Bodies retrieved from Indonesian volcano after eruption kills 3 hikers

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Space

Rocket Lab joins Raytheon on space interceptor program for Golden Dome

Rocket Lab announced it has secured new Pentagon-related defense work tied to the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative and expanded U.S. efforts in hypersonic weapons testing. The company, which operates in the United States and New Zealand, is working with defense contractor Raytheon to develop technologies for a Space Force program focused on space-based missile interceptors. The initiative aims to create an orbital defense system capable of countering ballistic, … Continue reading Rocket Lab joins Raytheon on space interceptor program for Golden Dome

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Technology

Vancouver approves 6-month delivery robot pilot program

Vancouver councillors have approved a six-month pilot program allowing food delivery robots to operate on sidewalks in downtown and Kitsilano starting this fall. The program, run by U.S.-based Serve Robotics, aims to test “last-mile” delivery using small electric robots already used in cities like Los Angeles. Supporters say the technology could reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and complement existing delivery services. Critics, including some officials and experts, warn … Continue reading Vancouver approves 6-month delivery robot pilot program

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Business

Cloudflare stock sinks 18% after earnings as company cuts 1,100 employees

Cloudflare reported strong first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations for both revenue and profit, driven by 34% year-over-year revenue growth. Despite the positive results, shares dropped sharply after the company announced it would cut about 20% of its workforce, or more than 1,100 jobs, citing the impact of AI on its operations. CEO Matthew Prince said the shift to an “AI-first” model has fundamentally … Continue reading Cloudflare stock sinks 18% after earnings as company cuts 1,100 employees

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Oil resumes rally as U.S.-Iran fire exchange rattles fragile ceasefire

Oil prices rose on Friday after the United States and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears that a fragile ceasefire between the two countries was breaking down. Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate both climbed as tensions threatened disruption to one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. The flare-up came amid ongoing accusations from both sides and uncertainty over a possible U.S.–Iran peace … Continue reading Oil resumes rally as U.S.-Iran fire exchange rattles fragile ceasefire

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Politics

Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo after Trump’s criticism over Iran war

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo at the Vatican City for 45 minutes to discuss the Middle East amid rising tensions between the Trump administration and the pope over the Iran war. The meeting, described as “frank,” focused on peace, humanitarian aid, and religious freedom, and included an exchange of symbolic gifts. Relations between Washington and the Vatican have been strained after President Donald Trump publicly criticized … Continue reading Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo after Trump’s criticism over Iran war

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