The Long March 12A, China’s first state-owned reusable rocket, made its debut launch on Tuesday morning but the recovery of the first stage was a failure. It marked China’s second failed bid this month to return an orbital-class booster to Earth, a feat that has so far only been achieved by the United States. The…
Israel’s parliament has extended an order allowing the government to shut down foreign broadcasters operating in the country. The legislation, passed by 22 votes to 10, expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a threat to national security. It allows the government for the next two years to cease…
Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET Shopping for holiday gifts for family, friends, and other loved ones can be challenging. You not only need to find the right presents, but you also want to take advantage of any bargains or sales and ensure the items arrive in time. With so many people using Amazon for their shopping…
We’re officially at the end of an era, as Taylor Swift‘s six-part Disney+ docuseries on the biggest concert tour of all time wrapped this week with episodes five and six dropping at midnight Tuesday. Episode five is titled “Marjorie” in honor of Swift’s maternal grandmother, who’s also the namesake of the song from Swift’s 2020…
US President Donald Trump has signaled in an interview with the Wall Street Journal he is close to announcing his pick for the next chair of the US Federal Reserve. With inflation again increasing amid widespread focus on the crisis of affordability, Trump’s appointment will be closely watched by financial markets and consumers alike. The…
For us linguists, the flurry of “word of the year” announcements from dictionaries and publishers is a holiday tradition as anticipated as mince pies. The words of the year aren’t just a fun peek into new slang and language changes, they also tell us quite a bit about the worries, trends and obsessions of the…
Fake adverts for weight loss drugs by a company pretending to be health and beauty retailer Boots have been removed from TikTok after the firm complained. The adverts for prescription-only weight loss drugs appeared to show smiling healthcare professionals from the British retailer – but in reality they were made with AI. It is illegal…
Dec 23, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is on Manchester United‘s radar, while Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga is a target for Chelsea and Manchester City. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s grades TOP STORIES –…
Mark PoyntingClimate researcher EPA This year is on course to be the UK’s hottest since records began, according to the Met Office, as climate change continues to drive temperatures to new heights. With just over a week still to go, the average UK air temperature across 2025 is on track to end up at about…
A mistrial was declared on Monday in the closely watched case of a former senior New York official charged with acting as a Chinese agent after the jury was unable to reach a verdict. The jury remained deadlocked on all 19 counts after several days of deliberation in the case of Linda Sun, a former…
