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Neanderthal wooden tools from Spain found preserved in stone
Archaeologists in Spain have discovered 597 wooden remains preserved in limestone casts at a rock shelter near Barcelona, spanning 62,000 to 40,000 years ago. Though most are natural wood, the 13 Neanderthal-made tools reveal sophisticated woodworking used for hunting, food preparation, and shelter-building, fundamentally challenging the view that Neanderthals were merely simple hunters with limited…
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Trump turns to Russian diesel as fuel costs threaten Republican midterm prospects
Donald Trump says Russia will supply hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel fuel to the US and global markets, a sharp reversal from his recent support for sanctions on countries importing Russian energy. The move comes as high fuel costs linked to the Iran war weigh on his public standing and threaten Republican prospects…
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Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Yandex services and AI infrastructure
Ukrainian drone strikes damaged two of Yandex’s five data centres in Russia, disrupting some of the tech company’s online services and putting pressure on infrastructure used to train its AI model. Ukraine said the attacks were a response to Russian strikes that have disrupted data centres and communications in Ukraine. The strikes hit facilities in…
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A Cray-1 supercomputer replica from 30 “obsolete” Mac Minis
The Museo de Historia de la Computación in Spain has unveiled a full-scale replica of the iconic Cray-1 supercomputer from 1976, constructed using 30 second-hand Mac Minis from 2012–2014 rather than cutting-edge equipment. Completed over 18 months as a 50th-anniversary tribute to both the Cray-1 and Apple’s founding, the project demonstrates how networked consumer hardware…
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Germany’s youthful side beat Australia 4-2 in Karlsruhe friendly
Australia’s Matildas lost 4-2 to Germany in a friendly in Karlsruhe, with Sam Kerr and Holly McNamara scoring for the visitors. The defeat highlights the significant challenges facing the ageing squad ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, particularly the widening gap between this golden generation and those waiting to take their place.…
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US secures phased release of Russian diesel to curb prices
President Trump announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin to release Russian diesel into global markets, with 300,000 tonnes available immediately followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and a further million tonnes after that. The move is aimed at reducing fuel costs in the United States, where diesel prices have doubled since the war with Iran…
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Putin throws Trump midterm lifeline as Russian tyrant agrees to ‘immediately supply US with 300,000 tons of diesel’
Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin has agreed to supply the United States and global markets with diesel, while Washington temporarily eases sanctions to enable shipments. The announcement comes as US fuel costs rise ahead of November’s midterm elections, but Ukraine’s president condemned the deal, arguing that allowing Russian oil sales would help fund the war.…
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Drone strikes shut Moscow’s four airports, disrupting presidential flights and 370 others
Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow on Friday forced the closure of all four of the capital’s airports, leaving over 370 flights delayed and government aircraft circling unable to land. The strike exemplified Ukraine’s escalating capability to disrupt Russian aviation infrastructure, with Moscow’s mayor reporting that 15 drones were shot down during the assault. Four aircraft…
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Ukrainian drone strikes damage two Yandex data centres in Russia
Yandex says two of its five data centres were struck by Ukrainian drones, disrupting its ability to maintain services used by tens of millions of people in Russia. Ukraine says the attacks respond to Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centres and could divert resources from Moscow’s war effort to repairs. The Sasovo centre in the…