‘I thought building would fall on top of me’ – Venezuelans describe earthquake panic
Two quakes hit the capital seconds apart, the first at a magnitude of 7.2 and the second at 7.5.
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Improving the speed and energy-efficiency of AI agents
Agentic workflows are artificial intelligence-powered software systems that chain together multiple models and external tools to tackle complicated tasks, like…
France braces for another day of sweltering heat as Europe heatwave spreads
The heatwave is expected to spread to other parts of western Europe on Wednesday, before extending eastwards over the weekend.
Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump’s war with Iran
The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and…
Exploring the societal impacts of AI
At the recent AI and Society Forum at MIT, experts from across the Institute discussed the potential benefits and dangers…
Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
Iran’s foreign ministry says it made “no new commitments” on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
New chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments
A new chip developed by MIT researchers could help tiny, low-power UAVs avoid obstacles as they zip around tight corners…
Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country
The US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the…
US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran’s claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon
Iran said Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon are a breach of Tehran’s agreement with the US to end the war.
Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement
Several people are reported killed in southern Lebanon, with the IDF saying it hit “Hezbollah terrorist targets” after the group…
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
A better way to model the behavior of metal alloys
Companies working at the frontier of aerospace, energy, and computing are constantly looking for new materials to improve performance. But…
Italy’s Meloni says Trump ‘made up’ story that she ‘begged’ him for photo at G7
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump’s decision to go to…
US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip
Eighteen people and four IDF soldiers are also killed in clashes in Lebanon, officials say, despite a truce meant to…
US lifts naval blockade as Iran’s supreme leader says Trump made deal ‘out of desperation’
Iran’s supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it “out of desperation”.
Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.
MIT in the media: For the future of tech, “Massachusetts can absolutely lead”
On June 9, The Boston Globe released its 2026 “Tech Power Players” list, recognizing 50 influential local leaders in technology and…
Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia’s full-scale war
A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of…
Binance Targets EU Regulatory License As MiCA Deadline Puts Exchanges Under Pressure
The Binance European regulatory path is back in focus as the MiCA deadline approaches, with the exchange’s EU licensing strategy…
What’s in the US-Iran agreement that’s now in effect
The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a…
In game theory, generalists sometimes win out over specialists
Whether you’re playing poker against a single opponent or find yourself in a bidding war over a home purchase with…
Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data…
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed “to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon”.
Could AI tell you where you left your keys?
An auto factory worker can remember the storage bin where she left a partly assembled component the night before, and…
MIT’s Initiative for New Manufacturing builds momentum
In May, the Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM) marked its first anniversary with MIT Manufacturing Week, four days of events…
Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear…
UK investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in English Channel
BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the…
Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu
Donald Trump’s ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.
Ethereum Research Proposal Targets Post-Quantum Wallet Security At Low Gas Cost
A new Ethereum Research proposal is putting post-quantum wallet security back in focus, outlining a practical way to verify quantum-resistant…
Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released ‘pretty soon’
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of…
Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump’s war that revealed limit of US dominance
The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before…
Oil prices slide after US-Iran deal announced
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
Trump heralds Iran deal but questions – and risks – remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure…
Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap
Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show.
Lebanon says three killed in Israeli strike on Beirut suburb
Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.
US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump
Before the US president’s comments, Iran expressed caution about the exact timing.
Iran says deal to end fighting with US has ‘never been closer’
Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer – echoing US President Donald Trump’s statement on Thursday.
Tributes paid to David Hockney, a ‘giant’ and ‘true icon’ of British art
Hockney, one of the UK’s most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.
More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say
A statement says “significant progress” has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.
Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says ‘nothing’ finalised
The US president says a “great settlement” to end the conflict has been reached. Iran says reports of a deal…
Jinhua Zhao named head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning
Jinhua Zhao MCP ’04, SM ’04, PhD ’09 has been appointed head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning…
When it comes to predicting people’s preferences, it pays to consider “the power of three”
In his 1927 paper, “A law of comparative judgment,” the American psychologist L. L. Thurstone proposed that when people select…
El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes
US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to “unwarranted and continued aggression” from Iran.
Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged
The US president warns Iran “will have to pay the price” for taking too long to agree a deal, after…
Startup’s nuclear-inspired cooling system could make data centers more sustainable
The rise of artificial intelligence is riding on the back of an enormous data center expansion. Data centers are projected…
Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.