‘Don’t want to, but sometimes you have to’: Trump again warns Iran of possible military action

Despite a significant military build-up in the Middle East, US President Trump expressed his unhappiness with Iran but remains open to a deal, reiterating his core demand that Tehran must not possess nuclear weapons. While military action is a last resort, diplomatic efforts continue, with talks scheduled and US officials engaging with mediators.

Are we about to become batteries for AI? A 2030 thought experiment on work, energy and human worth

With 80 per cent of jobs gone and work no longer anchoring daily life, the body may become the last remaining asset. In one imagined 2030, people generate electricity through exercise, turning gym floors into power plants and physical effort into infrastructure, sustaining the very AI systems that rendered their previous roles obsolete.

‘Now it is open war’: Taliban military posts, HQs, ammo depots hit; details of Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan

Pakistan launched overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan, claiming 133 killed in retaliation for Afghan strikes that reportedly killed 55 Pakistani troops. The military escalation, involving bombing key cities and targeting Afghan military facilities, casts uncertainty over peace efforts. Both sides presented conflicting casualty figures amidst ongoing border tensions.