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Survey finds generational gap in attitudes to AI romance

News June 1, 2026

Almost 50 per cent of young adults in six major economies think AI romantic companionship will improve human happiness through emotional support in the next decade, the results of a large survey sugge...

Myanmar president holds trade and security talks with India's Modi

Business June 1, 2026

India gave a red-carpet welcome on Monday to Myanmar’s junta leader-turned President Min Aung Hlaing — his first trip abroad since becoming civilian leader — with talks focusing on security and ...

Israel attorney general warns of country's democratic backsliding

News June 1, 2026

Israel’s attorney general warned on Monday of the country’s democratic backsliding under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, specifically regarding the judiciary’s independence and...

Expensive AI binge leaves companies balking at soaring bills

Technology May 31, 2026

Artificial intelligence is getting expensive — and companies are starting to rethink their embrace of the disruptive technology. Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, AI companies charged ...

After the AI binge, companies balk at soaring bills

Technology May 31, 2026

Artificial intelligence is getting expensive — and companies are starting to rethink their embrace of the disruptive technology. Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, AI companies charged ...

Meteor explodes over US with blast equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT

News May 31, 2026

A meteor crashing toward Earth exploded over the northeastern United States on Saturday, Nasa said, setting off booms that echoed over the region with a blast equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT. The fire...

Energy crunch fuels car pool growth in India

News May 31, 2026

Rising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war are driving a sharp increase in carpooling, with a ride-sharing platform reporting a surge in new users seeking cheaper ways to travel. The world’...

Hundreds arrested as clashes erupt in Paris on PSG victory night

Business May 31, 2026

Police on Saturday detained more than 280 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League final victory. Some 22,00...

Trump claims Iran agreed to no nuclear weapons amid reports of 'tougher' terms sent to Tehran

News May 31, 2026

United States President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran. Any twe...

PSG edge Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title

News May 30, 2026

Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shootout win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from th...