Three years after October 7, prolonged war takes its toll on Israelis

Children’s psychiatric emergency visits have more than doubled in Israel, study shows.
Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?

Iraq plans to ban Waze, citing Israeli origins, and suggests alternatives like Google Maps or local app in development.
Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdownsTom Watson, the former Labour deputy leader who recently joined Palantir, has warned against “mob rule” when …
Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi

Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India’s recent Gen Z-led protests.
Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen

Firmus said it had made the decision due to “recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions”.
'Careless use of AI is the real threat – not the ghost stories'

Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.
Please, sir, can I have a walk? Dickens biographer finds likely inspiration for Oliver Twist
Exclusive: Theresa Musgrove unearths newspaper archives showing one Alice Shepherd was severely punished in 1836 for similarly innocent requestCould a consumptive young woman called Alice Shepherd have been the inspirati…
Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink

Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.
Can a warship become a mini aircraft carrier? India, US are testing two different answers

India is advancing its Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial System programme after receiving clearance from the Defence Acquisition Council. The systems will enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for naval op…
21-year-old raises over $146,000 for 80-year-old AMC usher in under 24 hours

A 21-year-old woman in Tennessee raised more than $146,000 in less than 24 hours for an 80-year-old AMC cinema worker after noticing her cleaning up rubbish. Brooklyn Green initially hoped to collect $500 through TikTok …