12-tonne whale removed from DR Congo beach
A dead whale weighing about 12 tonnes has been recovered from the beaches of Muanda.
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America at 250: Democracy’s greatest experiment?
Chris Hedges reflects on 250 years of US independence - the nation's ideals, contradictions, and what it has become.
Far-right AfD reaffirms ambition to govern Germany
The AfD has strengthened its hardline leadership despite ongoing scrutiny from Germany's domestic intelligence agencies. Co-leader Alice Weidel says the far-right party is ready to govern after strong polling gains.
Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka
Russia says its forces have taken the city of Kostiantynivka in Donestk, Ukraine denies that.
Sons of Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei attend funeral, but Mojtaba is absent
Massive crowds gathered in Tehran to mourn Khamenei’s death, with chants calling for revenge against the US and Israel.
New AI tutor achieves 0.71-1.30 SD effect size in Dartmouth course [pdf]
Article URL: https://intextbooks.science.uu.nl/workshop2026/files/itb26_s1s2.pdf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48796817 Points: 152 # Comments: 92
Osaka knocks out top-seeded Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
Naomi Osaka beat world number one Sabalenka in straight sets to book her maiden Wimbledon quarterfinal.
Palestinians rally outside Al-Shifa hospital, demanding medical evacuation
Protest outside Al-Shifa Medical Complex demanding Israel lift travel restrictions on those leaving the Gaza Strip.
Mr. Lif’s Emergency Rations EP is post-9/11 hip-hop at its most daring
There was a period in the early aughts when Definitive Jux (nee: Def Jux) seemed like it was going to be the future of hip-hop. While the label featured plenty of experimental, boundary-pushing, and politically minded acts, Lif stood out as the most "conscious rapper" in the traditional sense. It was clear though, that label […]
Trump thanks FIFA as it suspends Balogun’s ban for Belgium World Cup match
Balogun was set to miss USA vs Belgium last-16 tie but will now be available as FIFA surprisingly ends his suspension.
The future of Flipper Zero development
Article URL: https://blog.flipper.net/future-of-flipper-zero-development/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48796552 Points: 261 # Comments: 108
Lawmaker McGovern: Americans need to ‘fight for the soul’ of the US
The left is rising because Americans ‘want more from the Democrats’, US Representative Jim McGovern argues.
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, France and Spain
Six countries in southern Europe have been hit by wildfires. One of the blazes, in southwestern France, could affect Monday's third stage of the Tour de France, authorities warn.
Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral
Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the attack which killed his father at the outset of the US-Israel war with Iran.
Watch: Lyse Doucet on emotion and politics at Tehran funeral of former supreme leader
The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Tehran where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Amazon will stop accepting new customers for Mechanical Turk
These may be the last days of Amazon’s Mechanical Turk.
US Congressman denies existence of Palestinians in interview
US Congressman Randy Fine claims “there is no such thing as Palestinian”, on interview show The Next Generation.
Starring the Computer
Article URL: https://www.starringthecomputer.com/computers.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48796093 Points: 182 # Comments: 43
EasyJet reaches 'agreement in principle' over potential takeover
The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.
Turkey steps up arrests ahead of NATO summit
Journalists, academics and members of left-wing groups have reportedly been detained during police raids in several Turkish provinces. Turkey's capital Ankara is set to host a major NATO summit this week.
50 Houthi fighters killed in renewed clashes in Yemen
Yemeni government officials say the Houthis launched a surprise offensive targeting army barracks in southern Hodeidah.
Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Guam with catastrophic winds and flooding
The storm system is expected to reach landfall on Monday morning.
What is the religious and political messaging behind Khamenei’s funeral?
The Islamic Republic is leaning into religious imagery to hone its political messages locally and across the region.
Brazil vs Norway LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 – last 16
Live coverage and text updates as Brazil play Norway in the round of 16 knockout stage.