Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania
A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people, Romanian authorities said Friday. The drone was tracked by radar in Romanian airspace and crashed onto the roof of a building in Galati, Romania’s Defense Ministry said in a statement. The impact
NASA to reveal Artemis III crew
The agency will unveil the Artemis III crew members in a broadcast event from the Johnson Space Centre, Houston, on 9 June and make an important progress statement regarding their Moon mission project. As mentioned above, the Artemis III mission is one of the many projects within NASA’s Artemis program. The project will see astronauts
US issues new warning to Oman
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has issued a new warning to Oman after President Donald Trump threatened to “blow up” the US ally.Bessent’s warning comes a day after Trump threatened to “blow up” Oman if it didn’t agree to his demands regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state TV said it had obtained
Russia has tested the airspace of Ukraine’s allies
A Russian drone struck a residential building in the southeastern Romanian city of Galati, the latest of a string of Russian drone incursions prompting widespread condemnation across Europe. Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte has declared that the Western military alliance stands ready to defend “every inch” of its territory in the face of increasing incursions.Donald Trump
US, Iran near deal on extended truce
The US and Iran have reached a preliminary deal to extend a ceasefire by 60 days and discuss the future of Tehran’s nuclear program, a person with knowledge of the matter said, buoying hopes for a resolution to a three-month conflict that has killed thousands and roiled the global economy. President Donald Trump has yet
WhatsApp gets new FIFA World Cup 2026 feature
Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, will begin on June 11 and continue till July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The instant messaging platform is releasing a new ‘Football Central 2026’ hub that will bring live football updates, news and match coverage
Google Preferred search sources for personalised content
Google has introduced a new feature called ‘Preferred Sources’ for Search, allowing users to prioritise websites they want to see more frequently in AI-powered search results. Announced in a blog post, the update is aimed at giving users greater control over the content showcased in AI Overviews and AI Mode, while also helping them identify
Google AI overview can explain “rocket science”
Google’s ambitious AI makeover for Search is once again attracting attention for all the wrong reasons. Only this time, the controversy is not about recommending glue on pizza or suggesting people eat rocks. Instead, Google’s AI Overview appears to be losing a battle against basic spelling.Social media users this week began posting screenshots of Google’s
SpaceX’s Starship rockets grounded pending investigation
SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week’s test flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) that the hour-long spaceflight resulted in a mishap based on the performance of the mega rocket’s first-stage booster. Minutes after Starship blasted off from Texas on May 22, the booster
European Commission fines Temu €200m for illegal sales
The European Commission has imposed a €200 million fine on Chinese-owned online retailer Temu for allowing the sale of illegal products, including dangerous baby toys and defective chargers. It added that the evidence indicates that consumers in the EU are very likely to encounter illegal items on Temu. The Commission said that a 2024 risk