Latest - June 2, 2026

World

Astronomers discover exoplanets with magnetic fields

A magnetic field is an invisible force field generated by the movement of electrically conducting material deep inside a planet — a molten metal core — combined with the planet’s rotation. Published 02 Jun, 2026 02:50pm
Sport

AI unearths football talent beyond scouts' radar

Tech companies promising to “democratise” football are launching apps that allow young players to upload videos recorded on their phone of them showcasing their ball skills. Published 02 Jun, 2026 11:40am
World

A democracy of cockroaches?

Since the Cockroach Janta Party has waded into a palpably troubling vacuum, the occasion calls for an unsparing scrutiny. Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:18am
World

France bans Israel from weapons show

More than 2,600 exhibitors are due to take part in this year’s Eurosatory, one of the world’s largest weapons shows which begins on June 15. Updated 02 Jun, 2026 07:31am
World

Hamas to hold talks with Gaza mediators in Egypt

“Egypt has invited Hamas and other factions to participate in talks with mediators on Wednesday … which will also include Qatari and Turkish officials,” a Hamas official says. Published 02 Jun, 2026 07:11am