US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in strait of Hormuz amid concerns strikes could spiral into open conflict The US has fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island in the strait of Hormuz as part of its blockade on Iranian ports, as Tehran came under ...
‘Passive’ and ‘crumbled’ – did Tuchel’s defensive tactics cost England?‘Passive’ and ‘crumbled’ – did Tuchel’s defensive tactics cost England?
England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heart-breaking semi-final defeat. But did boss Thomas Tuchel’s “negative” tactics cost the Three Lions a place in the World Cup final? ...
Argentina returns to World Cup final after testy showdown with EnglandArgentina returns to World Cup final after testy showdown with England
Argentina will face Spain in the FIFA men’s World Cup final on Sunday, after the defending champions beat England 2-1 in a testy showdown on Wednesday. The match spotlighted a bitter, decades-long rivalry between two teams that hadn’t played each other in 21 years. The feud centers on the 1986 ...
Hyundai workers in South Korea strike over humanoidsHyundai workers in South Korea strike over humanoids
Hyundai workers in South Korea began a partial strike this week after the company unveiled plans to introduce humanoid robots on the factory floor. The work stoppage is the first in the global car industry’s history addressing humanoids, The Wall Street Journal wrote; the company and union are also at ...
Chinese chip giant’s growing ambitionsChinese chip giant’s growing ambitions
A Chinese chip giant is poised to go public in Asia’s largest market debut of the year, as it benefits from intense demand for memory. CXMT, which nearly doubled the fundraising target for its Shanghai offering, is increasingly central to Beijing’s efforts to achieve technological self-sufficiency. The chip industry also ...
US grapples with rise of Chinese open-source AIUS grapples with rise of Chinese open-source AI
The ascendance of Chinese open-source AI poses an economic threat to the US, Palantir’s chief technology officer said, joining a chorus of American executives sounding the alarm on Beijing’s growing AI clout. Chinese AI companies have been accused of ripping off the top American models through a process known as ...
EU defense push meets realityEU defense push meets reality
Europe remains reliant on China and the US for critical military components even as it projects confidence in shouldering its own defense. Brussels is allowing Ukraine to spend EU funds on Chinese drone parts, the Financial Times reported, underscoring “the gaps that remain in the EU’s domestic defense production.” And ...
William tells England to ‘hold their heads high’ after lossWilliam tells England to ‘hold their heads high’ after loss
The Prince of Wales says England has “inspired us all” as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina. ...
Argentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final winArgentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final win
Argentina face the prospect of a Fifa fine after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands. ...
England 1-2 Argentina: World Cup 2026 semi-final – live reactionEngland 1-2 Argentina: World Cup 2026 semi-final – live reaction
⚽ Dramatic late goals set up World Cup final with Spain⚽ The semi-final – in pictures | Golden Boot | Player guide England’s defenders will face an extreme challenge when they come up against Lionel Messi in their World Cup semi-final. It is not just that he is the greatest ...