US and Saudi forces launched coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) bases
Canada’s 2023 wildfires burned 15.1 million hectares and released 554 million tonnes of carbon
In 2023, Canada faced an unprecedented wildfire season that unleashed staggering carbon emissions from ancient underground soil and peat. These fires devastated extensive landscapes, liberating long-stored carbon accumulated over thousands of years. Th…
Meta reports $2.4B in charges related to legal proceedings in Q2 and $1.18B in severance expenses in connection with the May 2026 layoff of about 8,000 staff (Todd Spangler/Variety)
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Meta reports $2.4B in charges related to legal proceedings in Q2 and $1.18B in severance expenses in connection with the May 2026 layoff of about 8,000 staff — The company, the parent of Facebook and Instagr…
7 Killed In Helicopter Crash In Argentina: Officials
Seven people died when a firefighting helicopter in Argentina’s western San Juan province crashed on Wednesday, a local official said.
Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: ‘When you’re best friends it’s easy’
The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.
Todd Blanche’s US attorney general prospects in question as vote looms
Republican John Cornyn says he will not back nomination without written confirmation $1.8bn slush fund is deadTodd Blanche’s hopes of becoming US attorney general seemed to be in jeopardy on Wednesday after the Department of Justice did not provide wri…
Microsoft reports Q4 Azure and other cloud services revenue up 43% YoY, vs. 40% est., and says Azure revenue in FY 2026 exceeded $100B for the first time (Jordan Novet/CNBC)
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Microsoft reports Q4 Azure and other cloud services revenue up 43% YoY, vs. 40% est., and says Azure revenue in FY 2026 exceeded $100B for the first time — Microsoft shares rose in extended trading on Wednesday …
Microsoft reports Q4 Azure and other cloud services revenue up 43% YoY, vs. 40% est., and says Azure revenue in FY 2026 exceeded $100B for the first time (Jordan Novet/CNBC)
Jordan Novet / CNBC:
Microsoft reports Q4 Azure and other cloud services revenue up 43% YoY, vs. 40% est., and says Azure revenue in FY 2026 exceeded $100B for the first time — Microsoft shares rose in extended trading on Wednesday …
Survey reveals rising optimism among African youth
In tonight’s edition, the DRC’s constitutional court approved a referendum law that critics say could open the way for President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office. Also, as the El Niño weather pattern looms, millions across Africa could …
Why Russia Is Seeking Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Arrest
Russia announced on Wednesday that it was seeking the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov over accusations of “complicity in terrorism”, alleging he had let the platform be used for recruitment by Ukraine’s security services.