Iran talks: Trump cancels Pakistan envoy trip, says negotiations will continue by phone
Tehran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told reporters Iran will not enter "forced negotiations" with the United States while under pressure, as the White House confirmed envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will not travel to Islamabad.
At least seven killed and more than 20 injured in Colombia bomb attack
The blast struck the municipality of Cajibio in Cauca department on Saturday. Local authorities have launched a manhunt.
WorldOrban to surrender parliamentary mandate, ending 36-year career in Hungarian politics
The announcement follows his party's heavy defeat in the 12 April elections — the most significant political shift in Budapest in a generation.
PoliticsKing Charles and Queen Camilla begin four-day US state visit on Monday
Some in Whitehall hope the royal touch can ease the transatlantic rift that has emerged under President Trump.
WorldOpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise users
The release lands as Anthropic still leads independent model rankings, with xAI, Google and OpenAI close behind.
TechnologyTesla nearly triples 2026 capex to more than $25bn, betting on Optimus and robotaxi
The capital plan, up from $8.5bn last year, leans heavily on self-driving software and humanoid robotics.
BusinessMicrosoft pledges $10bn for Japan AI build-out over four years
The deal, in partnership with SoftBank and Sakura Internet, includes data-centre expansion and a commitment to train more than a million engineers by 2030.
BusinessSnap to lay off about 1,000 staff as Spiegel cites accelerating AI shift
The restructuring is expected to deliver more than $500m in annualised cost savings by the second half of 2026.
BusinessChina Media Group launches 2026 Science and Technology Innovation Gala
The flagship science-communication programme is being co-produced with CMG's Anhui station and will broadcast over the summer.
ScienceIndonesia prepares to repatriate remains of UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
Pfc Rico Pramudia died on Friday from injuries sustained in service. The case has reopened questions over the mission's mandate.
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