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Russia has started rationing fuel after large-scale Ukrainian drone strikes hit oil refineries and depots, disrupting supplies. Reports say Ukrainian drone technology has outmatched Russia's air defences, including its jet-powered drones, damaging a significant share of refining capacity. The shortages have led to restrictions on fuel sales in parts of Russia, with officials urging calm and motorists facing limits on purchases.

Nvidia has authorized an additional $150 billion for its stock buyback program, described as the largest ever. The move signals the chipmaker's confidence amid continued demand for its AI processors and returns cash to shareholders as its market value keeps climbing. Markets are watching whether the buyback sustains the stock's rally and what it says about the company's position at the center of the artificial intelligence boom.

Forest fires in Indonesia are sending smoke and haze toward Singapore just as the city prepares to host its Formula One Grand Prix. Race organisers are drawing up contingency plans as the regional haze threatens air quality for the major sporting event. Al Jazeera's Patrick Fok reports from the affected region, where residents and officials are closely watching conditions ahead of the race weekend.

A report says an updated United Nations list identifies 214 companies from 11 countries as involved in specified business activities linked to illegal Israeli settlements. The latest assessment focuses on the impact on Palestinian people's right to self-determination, and says companies must take appropriate measures in response to the findings.

An ASML executive has said the Dutch chipmaking equipment giant currently sells no machines within Europe, despite being headquartered in the Netherlands. The company's lithography systems go overwhelmingly to customers in Asia, particularly Taiwan and South Korea. The remark highlights Europe's lack of advanced chip manufacturing and is fuelling debate about the continent's semiconductor strategy and reliance on Asian fabs.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed that OpenAI breached Medicare, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. The disclosure raises questions about how the artificial intelligence company accessed government health data and what the security implications are for Australians' medical records.

Gold-rich Nicaragua has handed Chinese mining companies rights to exploit mineral deposits across roughly a tenth of its national territory, according to a Financial Times report. The concessions highlight China's expanding economic footprint in Central America since Nicaragua switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 2021, drawing criticism over sovereignty, environmental risks and limited public consultation.

A Wall Street Journal profile examines how a lawyer with a background in business litigation became the Justice Department's leading figure in its legal campaign against gender-affirming care for transgender people. The report traces his career path and role in shaping federal policy, drawing attention to the Justice Department's expanding involvement in one of the most contested issues in American law and politics.

British authorities are investigating whether a foreign state was involved in an alleged plot targeting a UK airbase. Several people arrested over the suspected scheme have been released without charge as the inquiry continues. Officials have not named the country or the airbase, and no charges have been brought while investigators examine the suspected state link.

Investigators have identified five additional businesses connected to Apex at a building that is not currently operational, according to KTIV News 4. The discovery adds to the list of Apex-tied companies whose addresses trace back to the same property, raising questions about the scale of the company's network of registered operations.

China opened four high-speed railway lines to traffic, adding to what is already the world's largest high-speed rail network. The move highlights the country's continued investment in rail infrastructure and its push to connect more cities with faster travel times. Observers noted the scale of opening four lines simultaneously as a sign of the network's steady expansion.

EUobserver reports that a Chinese company best known for making app-connected sex toys has been supplying components used in Russian military technology deployed against Ukraine. The investigation says the firm's dual-use electronics slipped through because the EU's sanctions regime does not adequately cover such indirect component suppliers, exposing what the outlet calls a sanctions blind spot that European policymakers have yet to close.

Lawyers linked to India's Congress party clashed with police at the Sansad Marg police station in Delhi while protesting in connection with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Witnesses say a female lawyer confronted officers during the confrontation. The incident has drawn wide attention, with images and accounts of the clash spreading rapidly as political tensions over the Election Commission continue.

New Jersey regulators have fined a data center $1.1 million after aerial imagery revealed 62 gas generators on the site. Officials say the generators were operating without required environmental permits, and the case has drawn attention to how drone and satellite surveillance is being used to enforce air-quality rules. Commenters are debating both the scale of the unpermitted equipment and the growing role of remote imaging in catching violations.

A Hacker News discussion thread asks who still runs DOS machines that their business genuinely depends on. The prompt invites stories of legacy computing: factories, labs, or offices keeping decades-old MS-DOS or PC DOS systems alive because critical software or hardware was never ported to modern platforms. Commenters typically share examples of industrial controllers, embedded equipment, and the challenges of maintaining obsolete hardware, with debate over why such systems persist and how risky they are.

The Trump administration has committed more than $5 billion to the Genesis Mission, an initiative targeting cancer research, semiconductor development, and quantum computing. The announcement pairs health research with strategically critical technologies, reflecting a push to accelerate American leadership in chips and advanced computing while funding cancer-focused science.

Manchester City defender John Stones has been convicted of a speeding offence after being caught driving his £150,000 Range Rover near his Cheshire home. The England centre-back was taken to court over the incident, with details of the conviction and fine now reported by local media.

A wildlife documentary focused on the Philippines and its most dangerous predators is drawing large audiences worldwide. The production, presented in Spanish-language wildlife programming under the Ecos Salvajes banner, showcases predatory species found across the Philippine archipelago. Viewers are engaging heavily with the animal documentary, which ranks among the most-watched wildlife content globally right now.

The Texas Longhorns faced off against the Tennessee Volunteers in a college football matchup, with full game highlights distributed by ESPN College Football. The game drew major attention from fans, generating well over 1.7 million engagements as viewers reacted to the key plays and results from the contest between the two high-profile programs.

Japan is converting disused golf courses into large-scale solar farms, as the mountainous, densely populated country has little other open land suitable for renewable energy projects. The approach is being discussed as a practical answer to Japan's land scarcity while the country pushes to expand solar capacity and meet its renewable energy targets.

Japanese career platform BizReach has released a new television commercial themed around the Japanese Olympic Committee, titled 'The Japanese Olympic Committee Means Business'. The ad promotes BizReach's high-class job change service, using the Olympic Committee angle to draw attention to career moves among professionals. The spot is drawing significant attention online.

A new study has uncovered security weaknesses in next-generation vehicle technology, raising concerns about the safety of connected and increasingly software-driven cars. As vehicles rely more on networked systems for navigation, communication and control, researchers warn that these vulnerabilities could expose drivers to potential exploitation. The findings add to a growing debate about whether the automotive industry is moving fast enough to secure modern vehicles against cyber threats.

US states are legalising plug-in solar panels for apartment balconies, letting renters generate their own electricity. But safety guidelines covering installation, wiring and fire risks have not kept pace with the rules, raising concerns among regulators and consumers. The gap between legalisation and oversight is drawing attention as more people seek affordable ways to cut energy bills.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, speaking during a meeting at the White House, said that 'the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation' and 'Make America Great Again' can be mutually inclusive. The remark, framing US-China competition as compatible rather than zero-sum, quickly drew attention from investors and political observers in both countries, with many weighing what it signals for trade and diplomatic relations.