Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France amid a wave of protests by high-school pupils.
The Best Anti–Prime Day Deals for Amazon Haters

Want to save money without supporting Amazon? This roundup is full of deals on WIRED-approved favorites.
Best Prime Day Laptop Deals: Save Up to $500 (2026)

My favorite MacBook, gaming PC, and budget laptop are all on sale for Prime Day, some at the lowest prices I’ve seen in months.
What We Saw at the French Protests

Our reporter Ségolène Le Stradic reports from Paris as labor unions rally in solidarity with high school students protesting school conditions.
Kenya Records Ebola Case for First Time

The authorities said that the virus had been diagnosed in a man arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo and that they were taking measures to prevent any spread.
OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT outputs by default—but only in the EU
Like other solutions, it is not especially reliable, and it’s easy to circumvent.
We’re Tracking October Prime Day Live (2026)

Our team is tracking Prime Day deals in real time. Here’s what’s worth buying today.
Silicon Valley’s AI wunderkind launches Underdog, the most private Instinct/Muse competitor yet

Sigil Wen, backed by a Silicon Valley who’s who, has built an on-device AI assistant that promises to be free, fully private, and capable for everyday tasks.
Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $50 in October 2026

Everything is expensive. Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-approved Prime Day picks under $50.
How drunk is too drunk? Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in consent laws

The BBC speaks to experts about current US state sexual assault laws and why some believe changing them will help alleged victims.