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entertainment2 min read7/13/2026Moana live-action film opens weakly
Disney’s live-action Moana opened with low box office numbers. The film may end up costing Disney a large sum of money.
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entertainment1 min read7/13/2026Avengers: Doomsday runs into trouble in editing
Avengers: Doomsday is facing problems after filming began before the script was complete. The film is still set for release on 18 December 2026.
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technology1 min read7/8/2026EU court backs rules for Apple
A court in Luxembourg has rejected Apple’s challenge to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act rules. The decision confirms that iOS and the App Store can be treated as gatekeepers, and Apple plans to appeal.
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technology2 min read7/8/2026FBI and Google Strike Botnet Network
A large proxy network used in cybercrime has been hit by a joint operation. It spread through smart TVs, TV boxes, and unofficial apps.
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technology2 min read7/8/2026Researchers find AI-run ransomware
A cloud security company has shared details about a new ransomware called JadePuffer. It is said to be the first ‘agentic’ ransomware run by a large language model. Unlike older ransomware, it can make decisions based on the situation and react to problems in real time. It can discover targets, collect login details, and encrypt files on its own.
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technology1 min read7/8/2026Sony updates PlayStation account rules
Sony has changed its PlayStation service terms. PSN accounts that stay unused for 36 months can be closed, and the user can lose access to the digital games and other content linked to that account. Sony plans to warn users by email first, and they will have 6 months to respond if they want to keep the account open.
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world-news1 min read7/8/2026Fireworks strike Delta plane near Chicago airport
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Chicago was struck by fireworks during its descent. The aircraft landed safely, and no injuries were reported.
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business1 min read7/8/2026Alibaba Tells Staff Not to Use Claude Code
Alibaba has decided to ban staff from using Anthropic’s Claude Code from 10 July. The company is directing workers towards its own tool, Qoder, after raising security concerns.
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environment2 min read7/8/2026Study warns of high energy use by AI agents
A KAIST study says AI agents use much more electricity than chatbots. It also says wider use of these systems could increase pressure on data centres and power grids.
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world-news1 min read7/8/2026Albanese apologises after podcast remarks about Kylie Minogue
Anthony Albanese has apologised for comments he made about Kylie Minogue during a podcast interview. His remarks were criticised by several politicians. The acting prime minister said the government remains committed to equality for women.
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business1 min read7/8/2026SK Hynix aims for Nasdaq listing
SK Hynix is preparing to enter Nasdaq in the United States. The company wants to raise $28 billion. It plans to spend the money on new chip plants and on production equipment. The move would be one of the largest share sales of its kind.
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science1 min read7/6/2026James Webb creates a large map of the universe
Astronomers have built the largest map of the universe so far with the James Webb Space Telescope. The map shows the growth of galaxies over roughly 13 billion years and their place in the cosmic web.
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business1 min read7/6/2026Low-cost phones could vanish by 2027
Demand for memory chips is moving towards AI servers. As a result, smartphone makers are under pressure, and analysts say entry-level phones may disappear.
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entertainment2 min read7/5/2026Trailer released for new Hunger Games film
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will be released on 20 November. The story is set 24 years before the events of the main series and centres on a young Haymitch Abernathy in the 50th Hunger Games. The film has now received a new trailer.
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technology1 min read7/1/2026Experts warn about uncontrolled AI
Leading artificial intelligence researchers in the United States and China are concerned about AI growing without enough control. They fear it could create a disaster like a Chernobyl moment and cause many deaths.
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technology1 min read7/1/2026Sony plans to end PlayStation disc production in 2028
Sony will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028. New titles will be sold as digital download codes, reflecting the growing move towards digital sales.
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entertainment2 min read6/19/2026Korean drama about schools becomes a hit
Teach You a Lesson quickly reached the top of Netflix’s non-English rankings. The drama follows a special school unit that deals with bullying, cheating and other problems, while also asking what education should do when schools are in crisis.
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science1 min read6/19/2026Why this Atlantic current is hard to show
Amoc is a huge flow of water in the Atlantic that carries heat north. Studies suggest that it is weakening. If it slows further, the effects could include colder winters in northern Europe, changes in tropical monsoons, and sudden sea level rise on the US east coast.
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business2 min read6/19/2026Binance faces possible EU licence rejection
Binance may fail to get the EU licence it needs under new crypto rules. If that happens, it could lose the right to serve customers across the bloc from early July.
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technology1 min read6/19/2026GTA 6 pre-orders begin on 25 June
Rockstar Games has announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will open on 25 June. For now, only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S users will be able to place orders. The PC version still has no confirmed pre-order date or release date. The game is scheduled to arrive on 19 November 2026.
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