This week's tech news includes Cloudsmith's funding for software security, Podcastle's new text-to-speech model, Opera's AI agent, and California's new AI bill. Read more...

The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra's specs leak ahead of launch, while Transcend unveils the MTE255S PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, offering solid performance despite lacking a DRAM cache. Read more...

Donald Trump accuses Volodymyr Zelensky of escalating tensions during an Oval Office clash, while Russia reportedly "revels" in the fallout. Iowa removes gender from its civil rights code. Read more...

President Trump reportedly confronted President Zelenskyy at the White House, while also revisiting his idea of buying Greenland and canceling a Biden-era oil deal. Read more...

Recent events highlight a complex relationship between Trump, Vance, and Ukraine, involving verbal sparring, policy endorsements, and immigration decisions. Read more...

Spain's national team lost to England at Wembley despite outshooting them, putting pressure on their Nations League title defense. A separate tragedy involves footballer Guo Jiaxun in Spain. Read more...

A look at historical visits between UK Prime Ministers and US Presidents, plus the current political climate with Starmer, Trump, and Zelenski. Read more...

From Berlin theatre to Brussels sculpture and German TV, explore the diverse world of entertainment, featuring Stefanie Reinsperger's performance, Berlinde de Bruyckere's art, and 'Krank Berlin'. Read more...

From a new director at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts to the closure of the Sunbeam Theatre and the streaming success of Khalil Fong after his death, Hong Kong's arts scene is in flux. Read more...

Carnival season brings emotional moments for singer Lexa and her family, while Rosas de Ouro triumphs in São Paulo and a debate heats up over drum godmothers. Read more...

Score big savings at Best Buy! Get the Acer Aspire Vero 16 for $380, check out the Best Buy Canada Outlet for open-box deals, or save up to 50% at the Weekend 50 sale. Read more...

This week's entertainment highlights include award-winning female photographers, reflections from a Coronation Street star, new podcast reviews, and a tribute to soul singer Angie Stone. Read more...

Donald Trump's controversial Gaza plan and Zelensky's potential concessions for peace with Russia are making headlines. Europe is urged to step up as a global leader. Read more...

A look at how tariffs on Chinese goods, the dangers of chasing yield in private credit, and global grain prices are impacting businesses. Read more...

From Trump's tariff threats against the EU to a tense meeting with Zelenskyy, this week has been packed with political drama. We break down the key events. Read more...

Belgian residents protest for benches while a church gets a heating upgrade. Meanwhile, Algeria and the EU renegotiate a key economic agreement impacting Paris. Read more...

Amazon upgrades Alexa with AI, while Apple improves Siri and releases a power-efficient C1 modem. Asus unveils the ROG Flow Z13 (2025), and AI enhances SEO. Read more...

Scientists have made a stunning discovery: the brain of a young man who perished in the Vesuvius eruption nearly 2000 years ago was transformed into glass. This unique phenomenon offers new insights into volcanic catastrophes. Read more...

Slovak Prime Minister Fico faces challenges including a proposed constitutional amendment on gender, an assassination attempt inquiry, and criticism over pension spending. Also, a Czech man is accused of theft in the Tatras. Read more...

Explore the "inverted filter" phenomenon on TikTok and discover how it affects our self-perception. Plus, learn creative ways to repurpose shipping containers and build a timeless, minimalist wardrobe. Read more...