WORLDIran war live: Israel attacks Lebanon as Netanyahu says troops to stayIsraeli leader says military to stay in occupied areas of southern Lebanon 'as long as necessary', despite US-Iran deal.Al Jazeera·June 26, 2026
WORLDTartan Army's Time Out: How Scotland got stuck in ...Scotland have never made the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, and they still haven't yet in 2026. But there remains a faintest of chances, which means a lot of waiting. And a lot of stress on traveling fans.ESPN·June 25, 2026
WORLDThe White House is asking OpenAI to slow roll the release of its new model over safety concernsOpenAI reportedly plans to share its newest model, GPT 5.6, with a select group of partners instead of with the broader public. The reason: the Trump administration told it to.TechCrunch·June 25, 2026
WORLDUN: Venezuela earthquakes will deepen already severe humanitarian crisisThe UN says it is scaling up its response after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela.Al Jazeera·June 25, 2026
WORLDThis year’s Prime Day deals on Apple products are the best I’ve seenAmazon’s Prime Day is now in its third day, and whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 has already dropped to a new low price, while the AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to $179. With The Verge·June 25, 2026
WORLDLiving with parents again? How to make it work while saving to move outRising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.BBC News·June 25, 2026
WORLDAndroid 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make flippy phones more funAndroid 17 is getting a dedicated gaming mode for foldables that will put a virtual gamepad with touch controls on half of your screen to theoretically make it easier to play games. With foldable gaming mode, which is set to launch in the coming months, the virtual controller emulates physical buttoThe Verge·June 25, 2026
WORLD99 Prime Day Deals That Aren’t For Suckers, Up to 50% Off (2026)We've gone from A to Z to find Amazon's best Prime Day deals on the gear worth owning.Wired·June 25, 2026
WORLDVenezuela’s Powerful Earthquakes Were a Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’The country was hit hard by a pair of quakes that happened in quick succession and were likely driven by stress being transferred from one part of the fault that runs through the country to another.Wired·June 25, 2026
WORLDIran Strikes Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Undermining Efforts to Restore TrafficThe attack, confirmed by U.S. and Iranian officials, came after Tehran threatened to disrupt shipping in the waterway and as Washington sought regional support for its peace agreement.NY Times·June 25, 2026
WORLDWatch: Friday to bring more hot weatherThe UK is bracing for more unusually hot weather on Friday.BBC News·June 25, 2026
WORLDYouTube updates Shorts to make it even more like TikTokYouTube is adding even more TikTok-like features to Shorts, including a new "clear screen" mode that removes the icons and text from the video you're watching. In a blog post on Thursday, YouTube says it's also replacing the "thumbs-up" button with a "heart" icon, and is introducing a new option thaThe Verge·June 25, 2026
