Science Daily

New plasma trick could unlock smaller, more powerful computer chips

A new technique could solve one of the biggest challenges in making future computer chips from ultrathin materials. Researchers found that coating molybdenum disulfide with oxygen or fluorine lets manufacturers remove just the top layer of atoms much more safely during plasma processing. The result is a cleaner, more controlled path toward smaller and more capable electronics.

science  Jun 17, 2026

BBC World

Telegram challenges India ban over exam paper leak fears

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a "mistake", arguing it would punish millions of users.

general  Jun 17, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Giordano: Expect Further US Investments in Namibia

US is building on its partnership with Namibia as competition for critical minerals and energy resources intensifies in Africa. United States Ambassador to Namibia, John Giordano spoke to Bloomberg’s Chief Africa correspondent Jennifer Zabasajja on the growing relationship between the two countries. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 17, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Regev: Crucial That Israel Stays in Southern Lebanon

US President Donald Trump vented his frustration with Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, going as far to suggest that Syria would do a better job fighting Hezbollah there. Mark Regev, Former Israeli Ambassador to the UK and Former Senior Adviser to Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa about Israel’s campaign & Netanyahu’s popularity ahead of the elections. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 17, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

India’s HDFC Bank Lands Tightest-Ever Spread on Its Dollar Bond

HDFC Bank Ltd. secured its tightest-ever spread on a dollar bond issue, showing strong investor demand for India’s largest private lender despite recent governance concerns.

business  Jun 17, 2026

Variety

‘Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome,’ on the Battle of Actium Between Octavian and Mark Antony and Cleopatra, to France TV Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

France TV Distribution has picked up international rights to “Apocalypse Civilizations: Rome,” a first new installment of the high-rating, worldwide-sold historical historical doc franchise, written and directed by Thomas Marlier (“Sardinia, the Mysterious Civilization of the Nuraghi,” “Science Grand Format”). “We are really excited about this reboot of Apocalypse. Since the first series launched in 2013, […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

BBC Sport

The Welsh sisters taking on the Hyrox World Championships

Welsh sisters Aimee and Hannah Watson are competing in the women's doubles at the Hyrox World Championships.

sports  Jun 17, 2026

Variety

Viu and iQIYI International Strike Streaming Bundle Deal for Southeast Asia

Viu and iQIYI International unveiled a combined streaming subscription at the APOS conference on Wednesday, with the two platforms planning a joint launch across Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia in the second half of 2026. The announcement was made during APOS’ “Inside View: The Future of Streaming in Greater Southeast Asia” session, where Viu […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Sarvam Becomes India's Latest AI Unicorn

Sarvam AI has become India's latest AI unicorn after raising $234M from investors including HCL Tech, Bessemer, and Khosla Ventures. Co-founder, Pratyush Kumar, joined Paul Allen on Insight with Haslinda Amin t (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 17, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

China's Central Bank Hints at New Policy Framework | The China Show 6/17/2026

“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and David Ingles give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 17, 2026

The Guardian

Clinician reported birthkeeper to police the day Melbourne wellness influencer died following freebirth

Inquest hears clinician wasn’t legally required to report to police but was concerned about public health and safety A senior clinician reported a birthkeeper to police the same day one of her clients died after giving birth at home – something the senior clinician said he had not done before.The evidence was heard during the third day of the inquest into the death of 30-year-old wellness influencer Stacey Warnecke, who died on 29 September in Frankston hospital in Melbourne. She had paid Emily

general  Jun 17, 2026

Variety

Crunchyroll to Enter Taiwan and Korea as Anime Fandom Drives Asian Expansion

Anime streamer Crunchyroll is set to expand into Taiwan and South Korea as part of a broader effort to deepen its presence across Asia, president Rahul Purini revealed during a keynote conversation at APOS in Bali on Wednesday. The expansion includes new investments in content, localization, marketing and fan engagement, with a localized service scheduled […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Oil Falls as US-Iran Deal Set to Add Wave of Supply

Oil headed for the longest losing run in 10 months on expectations that a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will unleash a wave of supply. Bloomberg's Stephen Stapczynski reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 17, 2026

BBC Sport

The Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory

Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.

sports  Jun 17, 2026

The Guardian

UK inflation stays steady at 2.8% despite Iran conflict driving up fuel prices

Flatlining figure confounds forecasts of an increase to 3% as Bank of England prepares to set interest ratesUK inflation unexpectedly remained at 2.8% last month despite the Middle East war driving up energy prices, official figures have shown.May’s annual price rise reading recorded by the Office for National Statistics confounded economists’ forecasts of a rise to 3%. Continue reading...

general  Jun 17, 2026

BBC Sport

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 10

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

sports  Jun 17, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Silent carnivals, kabaddi players and home videos: Jarman award shortlist announced

Only four artist film-makers have been selected by the jury this year, for bringing their ‘deeply grounded lived experience’ to stories of migration, family and disasterWhether taking inspiration from an 18th-century portrait or a radical 1960s radio documentary, the nominees for this year’s Film London Jarman awards have looked to the past in order to create visions of the future.The shortlist for the £10,000 prize, which recognises British artists making groundbreaking work with moving images,

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Cactus Pears review – tender and subtle story of forbidden love and a poignant awakening in India

The strictures of family and class stand between two young men and their humble dreams of happiness in an assured directorial debut from Rohan KanawadeHere is a really impressive directorial debut from Mumbai film-maker Rohan Kanawade: tender, subtle, candid, scrupulously observed. It is a story of forbidden and unacknowledged love, or maybe semi-forbidden and semi-unacknowledged, and an emotional flowering that reveals the oppressive importance of family, status and class.Anand (Bhushaan Manoj)

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

The Guardian Politics

Capital gains tax: more people have to pay, so here’s what you need to know

The rules have changed and more taxpayers are being pulled into the net, not only the wealthyLess generous rules have turned capital gains tax into a “cash machine” for the government, with income from the levy soaring by almost 80% to £24bn in the last tax year – equivalent to well over £800 a household.A series of changes to the way the charge works means more people are being pulled into the capital gains tax (CGT) net, and not only the wealthy. And, given the scale of the change, this week e

politics  Jun 17, 2026

The Guardian

‘Tax break tart’: hospitality tipped to exploit summer VAT cut on children’s meals

As bosses ridicule the chancellor’s scheme, one venue is offering a £25 ‘kids’ menu of snails and anchovy butter toastRestaurants and pubs are expected to devise “enterprising” schemes to exploit a tax break on meals for under-18s, after one venue launched a menu for “kids” featuring wild burgundy snail salad and anchovy butter toast.Rachel Reeves last month announced a temporary cut in VAT on children’s meals from 20% to 5% between 25 June and 1 September, part of a “Great British summer saving

general  Jun 17, 2026