Philippines Faces Grim Typhoon Aftermath as Another Storm Nears
As the death toll for Typhoon Kalmaegi rose into the triple digits, the country braced for another tropical storm expected this weekend.
Month: November 2025
Kyrgios targets ‘miracle’ Australian Open return
SYDNEY: Nick Kyrgios said Thursday his long-term knee injury had suddenly improved, giving him hopes of a “miracle” comeback in time for the Australian Open in January. Kyrgios, 30, has played just five singles matches in the last three years because of multiple surgeries on wrist and then knee injuries. “In the last month, I … Read more
Digital evidence loss concerns after YouTube deletes Gaza archives
Platforms questioned for handling of Palestinian rights evidence and conflict terminology YouTube has deleted the official channels of three major Palestinian human rights organisations, removing more than 700 videos documenting alleged Israeli abuses in Gaza and the West Bank, according to reporting by The Intercept. The affected organisations are Al-Haq, Al Mezan Centre for Human … Read more
Apple to use Google’s AI model to run new Siri
Company finalizing deal under which Apple will pay about $1 billion annually for access to Google’s AI technology Photo: iPhone 17 Air May Launch Without USB-C Port, Hinting At Apple’s Wireless Future Apple plans to use a 1.2 trillion-parameter artificial intelligence model developed by Alphabet’s Google to help power a revamp of its Siri voice assistant, Bloomberg … Read more
Fraser and Weisz reunite to reawaken ‘The Mummy’
Universal leans on nostalgia and star power to resurrect its classic monster saga The Mummy. Photo: IMDb Universal Pictures is reviving ‘The Mummy’ franchise, with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz set to reunite for a brand-new sequel directed by the filmmaking duo Radio Silence — Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. The pair, best known for ‘Ready … Read more
Barca rescue draw at Club Brugge in six-goal thriller
BELGIUM: Spanish giants Barcelona needed to come from behind three times to earn a 3-3 draw at Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday. Teenage winger Lamine Yamal was back to his best for Hansi Flick’s side to help them earn a point in a gripping clash in Belgium. Barca’s defence was shredded on … Read more
Foden hits top form as Man City thrash Dortmund
MANCHESTER: Phil Foden struck twice and Erling Haaland netted against his former club as Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 to climb to fourth in the Champions League table on Wednesday. Foden’s two sublime finishes came just in time to remind England manager Thomas Tuchel of his quality before the German names his final squad … Read more
China bans foreign AI chips from state-funded data centers
China’s access to advanced AI chips, including those made by Nvidia, has been a key point of friction with US Nvidia logo, human hand and miniature of 3D-printed robot hand are seen in this illustration taken August 27, 2025.PHOTO: REUTERS The Chinese government has issued guidance requiring new data centre projects that have received any state … Read more
Tom Brady’s pet dog is a clone
Tom Brady with Lua. Photo: People Tom Brady has revealed that his family’s new dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his late pet Lua, created using cutting-edge cloning technology from Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotech firm in which the retired NFL legend is an investor. According to People, Brady collaborated with Colossal to clone … Read more
Max seeks more Brazil magic to maintain pressure on McLaren duo
The four-time world champion is chasing a third consecutive victory at Interlagos BRAZIL: Max Verstappen may be 36 points off title leader Lando Norris but he will be the man to beat this weekend as he seeks to complete a hat-trick of Interlagos victories. The 28-year-old four-time world champion has won the Sao Paulo Grand … Read more
