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/newsKabul could become first modern capital in the world to run out of water, NGO warns
Kabul faces a severe water crisis, potentially becoming the first modern capital to run out of water, according to Mercy Corps. Population growth, climate change, and over-extraction have depleted groundwater, leading to economic and health crises.
/politicsTrump announces novel plan to send weapons to Ukraine and gives Russia new deadline to make peace
President Trump announced a plan to send weapons to Ukraine and threatened Russia with severe tariffs if peace isn't reached within 50 days, expressing frustration with Putin over the prolonged conflict.
/scienceFirst malaria treatment for babies approved for use
A new malaria treatment for babies, developed by Novartis, has been approved and will be rolled out in African countries. This is the first drug specifically designed for the youngest children, addressing a significant treatment gap.
/technologyMillions face hosepipe bans as UK heatwave reaches 34.7C
The UK faces a heatwave with temperatures reaching 34.7C, prompting hosepipe bans for over seven million people and amber heat health alerts in parts of England. Wildfire warnings are also in effect, and the NHS advises staying hydrated and in the shade.
/technologyAustralia is quietly introducing 'unprecedented' age checks for search engines like Google
Australia introduces mandatory age checks for search engines like Google to limit children's access to harmful content, raising privacy concerns and drawing comparisons to social media age-assurance measures.
/financeAiralo, which offers affordable eSIM roaming packages for travelers, raised $220M at a $1B+ valuation
Singapore's Airalo, a leading eSIM startup, raised $220 million, valuing it over $1 billion. Investors see potential in the growing digital travel eSIM market, despite competition from platforms like Holafly and Starlink.
/technologyLinda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X
Linda Yaccarino resigned as CEO of X after two years, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to protect free speech and transform the company. Her departure coincided with the suspension of X's AI chatbot, Grok, following an antisemitic incident.
/scienceArchaeologists discover 3,500-year-old city in Peru
Archaeologists discovered a 3,500-year-old city, Peñico, in Peru, believed to be a trading hub linking ancient communities. Located 200km north of Lima, it was founded between 1,800 and 1,500 BC, shedding light on the Caral civilization.
