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World · Al Jazeera

Displaced Gaza farmers turn to dirt near tents to grow crops

Israel has devastated 95 percent of Gaza's farms, engineering starvation and aid dependency, experts warn.

World · Deutsche Welle

French court reduces graft sentence for Marine Le Pen

Under the appeals verdict, the far-right leader may be able to run for president in 2027, though she would have to wear an ankle monitor. She has previously said she would not stand for election under these conditions.

World · Deutsche Welle

Ghana: Uncertainty hangs over new government anti-corruption plan

President John Dramani Mahama wants to build trust by strengthening public accountability. But governance experts say the success of the anti-corruption plan will depend on the consistent enforcement of existing laws.

World · Deutsche Welle

Philippines' democracy tested by Duterte impeachment trial

Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment in a trial that could shape the 2028 presidential race and test public trust in the country's democratic institutions.

World · Deutsche Welle

Ukraine: Suspect in Monaco bomb attack found dead near Kyiv

Ukrainain prosecutors say the body of the woman suspected of the bombing that targeted businessman Vadym Yermolaiev was found near Kyiv. Police said they had detained two individuals suspected of murdering her.

Society · NPR Top Stories

There's no treatment designed for the Ebola strain ravaging DRC. But now there's hope

The strain of the virus that's responsible for the current outbreak has no specific treatments or preventive measures. Three new clinical trials could provide possible breakthroughs.

Startups & Funding · Hacker News Best

Dua Lipa opens library for banned and censored books in Portugal

Article URL: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/29/dua-lipa-opens-library-for-banned-and-censored-books-in-portugal Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48817017 Points: 264 # Comments: 210

Startups & Funding · Hacker News Best

98% isn't much

Article URL: https://whynothugo.nl/journal/2026/07/03/98-isnt-very-much/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48816959 Points: 393 # Comments: 261

Startups & Funding · Hacker News Best

A better way to tie gym shorts (or any drawstring) [video]

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R0Lp86GEBk Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48816956 Points: 333 # Comments: 123

Startups & Funding · Hacker News Best

StreetComplete: Fixing OpenStreetMap, one tiny quest at a time

Article URL: https://streetcomplete.app/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48816883 Points: 455 # Comments: 103

Cybersecurity · SecurityWeek

Critical Adobe ColdFusion Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks

Hackers are exploiting a recently patched critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-48282) in Adobe ColdFusion that carries a CVSS score of 10/10. The post Critical Adobe ColdFusion Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek .

Notable Blogs · Martin Fowler

Viability of local models for coding

Birgitta Böckeler recently spent some time trying out running local LLMs for some programming tasks. In this memo she outlines the factors that influence how viable they are for the job. more…

World · Deutsche Welle

China's missile tests builds on Pacific nuclear deterrence

US allies in the Pacific condemned what Beijing has called a "routine" intercontinental ballistic missile test, which comes as China seeks to demonstrate its growing military capabilities.

World · Deutsche Welle

Ukraine: Suspect in Monaco bomb attack found dead in Kyiv

Ukrainain prosecutors say the body of the woman suspected of the bombing that targeted businessman Vadym Yermolaiev was found near Kyiv. Police said they had detained two individuals suspected of murdering her.

World · Deutsche Welle

France's Marine Le Pen fraud conviction upheld, with a 15-month ban on running for office

Under the appeals verdict, the far-right leader may be able to run for president in 2027, though she would have to wear an ankle monitor. She has previously said she would not stand for election under these conditions.

World · Al Jazeera

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026

Live coverage and text updates as Argentina play Egypt in the round of 16 knockout stage.

World · Al Jazeera

France appeals court opens door for Le Pen presidential run, with ankle tag

Paris appeals court rules Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds but reduces the ban on her holding public office.

Cybersecurity · SecurityWeek

Iran-Linked Hackers Using Modular C&C Framework in Cyberattacks

Researchers say the Iran-linked threat actor used an adaptable modular malware framework and compromised IT service providers to reach high-value targets in Israel. The post Iran-Linked Hackers Using Modular C&C Framework in Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek .

World · Al Jazeera

Ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz: What that means for ongoing talks

While marine traffic in Hormuz has steadily risen, vague provisions on the strait remain contentious in peace talks.

World · Al Jazeera

Watch World Cup Day 26: Co-hosts USA and Ronaldo’s Portugal eliminated

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

Developers & Open Source · JetBrains Blog

JetBrains AI for Teams and Organizations: From Fragmented AI Usage to Coordinated Software Development

We’re about to start rolling out a new set of AI capabilities that provide shared context, reusable agentic workflows, organization-level governance, and cost control for software production. Developers use different AI tools depending on the task – from JetBrains IDEs to terminal-based agents such as Claude Code, Codex, and other emerging solutions. That freedom is […]

Products & Consumer Tech · The Verge

Marshall upgrades the bass and repairability of two wireless speakers

Marshall announced new versions of its Acton and Stanmore Bluetooth speakers today with upgraded tweeters, bass ports, and internal designs that improve their ability to fill a room with sound. Both the Acton IV and Stanmore IV replace their four-year-old predecessors with a new focus on repairability. Parts including knobs, feet, and the speakers' front […]

Products & Consumer Tech · The Verge

Xbox’s bold plan for the future sounds nearly impossible

It's another bad week for the video game industry. Microsoft outlined a series of layoffs on Monday that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma described as "the most significant restructure in Xbox history." But buried in Sharma's memo was a curiously optimistic statement: "I want Xbox to be one of the few companies that entertains more than […]

Startups & Funding · TechCrunch Startups

Savi’s app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom

The company just raised $7 million in seed funding, and is launching its app for iPhone and Android on Tuesday.