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Saudi Arabia’s new Exobot EVs make the Cybertruck look normal
Saudi Arabian startup Ceer has unveiled two highly angular electric vehicles, the Exobot sedan and SUV, marking an ambitious attempt to establish the country as an electric-car producer. The vehicles are intended to attract attention with dramatic, science-fiction-inspired designs, and are expected to go on sale in Saudi Arabia from 2027. Ceer plans to introduce…
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“I Don’t Live in That Space”: Riley Green Says There’s a Reason His Music Doesn’t Sound Like Morgan Wallen (Exclusive)
Riley Green says he has no interest in reshaping his music to resemble Morgan Wallen’s, despite frequently receiving songs written in Wallen’s style. Green believes his own sound and songwriting approach are more authentic to him, and says he is comfortable developing his identity rather than following the genre’s biggest current trend. Green rarely receives…
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Scotland homelessness claims hit record as migrant applications surge
Scotland’s homelessness applications reached a record high of 44,443 in 2025-26, with the rise primarily driven by a surge in applications from refugees and migrants with leave to remain in the UK. This 40 per cent year-on-year increase in refugee and migrant applications, combined with record numbers of children in temporary accommodation, is placing significant…
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Trump reports positive three-hour US-Iran talks amid rising oil prices
Donald Trump said US and Iranian officials held a three-hour meeting at the UN General Assembly in New York, describing it as “very good” and suggesting further talks were planned. The discussions reportedly focused on ending the nearly seven-month US-Iran conflict, as Washington faces pressure from worsening tensions and sharply rising oil prices. Trump said…
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Amazon and Uztelecom test satellite links for remote Uzbekistan communities
Amazon is partnering with Uzbekistan’s regional internet provider, Uztelecom, to use its Leo satellite service to connect remote and hard-to-reach areas. The deal matters because mountainous terrain and deserts make traditional cable deployment difficult, while satellite links could extend coverage beyond Uztelecom’s existing reach. Uztelecom already connects 96 per cent of the country’s communities, but…
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AstroForge plans autonomous AI system to manage spacecraft in orbit
AstroForge is developing an onboard AI system called Solo to help its spacecraft operate autonomously and resolve problems without constant instructions from Earth. The asteroid-mining startup says this could reduce the need for expensive ground infrastructure and large teams of flight controllers, particularly when communications are limited or a spacecraft encounters an unexpected failure. Solo…
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King’s College criticised over gender-neutral toilet signs after Supreme Court ruling
King’s College, Cambridge, has faced criticism after using “cubicles” and “cubicles/urinals” instead of male and female signs on toilets near its main bar. Critics say the arrangement may make women feel excluded or unable to find female-only facilities, while the dispute has renewed debate over the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling that sex in…
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NASA tightens international partnerships amid race for Moon’s south pole
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman has announced that the agency will be more selective about international partnerships, shifting away from what he describes as agreements made “just to make everyone happy.” The shift reflects the intensifying competition for the Moon’s south pole, which contains valuable water ice and sunlight access critical for establishing a permanent lunar…
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Victorian mother loses $13,000 after scammer impersonates bank fraud officer
Victorian mother of four Teagan Conn says she lost $13,000 after a scammer impersonating a Bendigo Bank fraud employee called her during a family holiday. The incident highlights how scammers can use convincing personal information and urgent warnings about supposed suspicious transactions to persuade victims to share security details. Conn provided a security code sent…
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StarCraft: Tabletop Miniatures Game Review
Archon Studio has developed a tabletop miniatures war game adaptation of Blizzard’s StarCraft RTS franchise, successfully translating the classic video game into a physical wargaming experience. The game uses a five-round objective-based format with a unique system where players draft both the mission type and deployment zones from options each player brings, ensuring varied and…