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WorldPingPhys.org
Stacked 2D materials reveal room-temperature multiferroicity and voltage-controlled magnetism
Multiferroics are materials that simultaneously exhibit two or more ferroic orders—stable arrangements of physical properties that can be switched using an external stimulus.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
WorldPingFrance 24
Russian elections: 'Even the facade of opposition has gone'
Russians on Friday began three days of voting in the country’s first wartime parliamentary election, which features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin’s political dominance. France 24's Douglas Herbert takes a closer look.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
Al Jazeera
WorldPingAl Jazeera
US voter opposition to war on Iran grows to new highs: Poll
Poll reveals 71 percent in US believe Trump's team lacks a clear strategy for resolving the conflict.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingThe Guardian
UK air traffic control chaos that cancelled more than 2,000 flights caused by software defect, report finds – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news UK airport disruption: what are your rights if you have been affected? Britons are increasingly worried about the climate emergency, and job security.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
CBS News
WorldPingCBS News
2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
U.K. navy reports more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump says he's poised to make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
Al Jazeera
WorldPingAl Jazeera
FIFA’s Infantino ‘must go, no ifs or buts’, blasts German FA vice president
Hans-Joachim Watzke, one of German football's vice-presidents, adds to list calling for Gianni Infantino's resignation.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingABC News
Taiwan holds first joint military drills using attack drones ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Taiwan’s president has overseen military drills featuring missiles and drones on Friday, ahead of a planned summit next week between the U.S.and Chinese leaders in which the fate of the self-ruled island will be discussed…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
Al Jazeera
WorldPingAl Jazeera
Chinese ship rams Philippines gov’t vessel in South China Sea: Coastguard
Philippine Coast Guard accuses China of dangerous military manoeuvres near Palawan province.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingBBC News
Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
WorldPingGizmodo
‘Optimus Prime: Awakening’ Is the Strangest Apology I’ve Ever Seen
A short film working as decades-later fan service turned unintentional memorial is about as disjointed as that sounds.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Gizmodo
Al Jazeera
WorldPingAl Jazeera
Pakistan pledges full committment to defence of Saudi Arabia
Assurance comes amid questions over Pakistan and Turkiye's stance on Riyadh's fight with Houthis following defence pact.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
CNBC World
WorldPingCNBC World
The U.S. says China's AI progress is down to 'distillation.' But is it that clear cut?
The U.S. administration and Anthropic have accused China's AI companies of 'distillation', but a growing cohort of voices are questioning the impact.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingPhys.org
As AI reshapes jobs and workers change industries, employers need to be more flexible too
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the tasks people do at work and the skills they need. As work changes, being able to move between jobs, and sometimes industries, may become increasingly important.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
WorldPingWIRED
Meta’s Copyright System Is Being Weaponized Against Albanian Protesters
After three months of daily anti-government protests—dubbed the Flamingo Revolution—the sudden mass suspension of Instagram accounts has led to fears of brigading against demonstrators.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by WIRED
WorldPingEngadget
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review: An incremental price hike for incremental updates
It's tough times for the midrange phone.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
WorldPingCoinDesk
DHS’s predictive policing is unconstitutional, un-American and should be stopped
Targeting Americans based on what their spending habits can tell us about their politics is an abuse of our financial system, writes Coin Center’s Laz Pieper.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CoinDesk
WorldPingVariety
‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ Ride Opens to Thrill Fans at Universal Studios Hollywood
Fans yearning to drive like Dominic Toretto or Letty can finally strap into a Dodge Charger or a Toyota Supra at Universal Studios Hollywood, as the long-awaited “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” ride officially opened Sept. 16 at the park.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
Rolling Stone
WorldPingRolling Stone
Beck Hits a Sad, Beautiful New High on ‘Ride Lonesome’
He returns to the gorgeously forlorn folk of records like Sea Change on his first new LP in seven years…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
WorldPingRolling Stone
50 Years Ago Today: Queen and Sex Pistols Play Two Pivotal Shows in England
U.K.writers declared that both concerts represented the dawn of a new era in rock, but only one of them turned out to be truly prophetic…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
WorldPingRolling Stone
‘Sense of Nervousness’: Can Dems Turn Trump’s Unpopularity Into Midterm Success?
Strategists talk to Rolling Stone about the party's golden opportunity, and what worries them the most down the stretch…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
WorldPingDeadline
Everything We Know About Prime Video’s ‘Rose Hill’ Series Adaptation So Far
One of Prime Video’s next big book adaptation bets is that on Elsie Silver’s Rose Hill series.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingHollywood Reporter
Why Matthew McConaughey Doesn’t Want to Take a DNA Test — Despite Woody Harrelson’s Insistence — to See If the Two Stars Are Really Brothers
The duo play versions of themselves in 'Brothers,' the Apple TV series that brings to life the rumor that they may be related.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingHollywood Reporter
MGA Entertainment Debuts New Music Video, Single Tied to Mirror Mi Doll Line (Exclusive)
Additional projects in the works for the line include stop-motion films and an animated short-form series launching later in 2026.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
Al Jazeera
WorldPingAl Jazeera
Asian Games 2026: Dates, venues, sports and a growing accommodation crisis
More than 11,000 athletes from 45 countries will compete at world’s second-largest multisport event.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingBBC Culture
Resident Evil movie director says he was not prepared for fan backlash
The video game adaptation is a hit with critics, but director Zach Cregger says the fan response surprised him.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Culture
WorldPingCoinDesk
ECB President Christine Lagarde intervened to block Binance’s EU MiCA license: WSJ
Although the ECB holds no formal licensing authority under MiCA, high-level intervention led Greece to stall an application that regulators had previously deemed complete, the Journal said.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CoinDesk
WorldPingBBC Sport
Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold and Palmer with warning
England boss Thomas Tuchel recalls Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer but says players have to "perform".
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Sport
WorldPingTimes of India
Florida rezoning blocks man’s retirement home 18 years after he bought lot
A Florida city has made a zoning change that blocks a resident from constructing his much-anticipated retirement home.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingTimes of India
Nithari case victim's father questions Surendra Koli's death, claims murder
The father of a Nithari case victim questions Surendra Koli's death, alleging murder. Koli was found hanging in Haridwar, with police investigating the scene. The victim's father believes Koli was murdered and not a suicide victim.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
Al Jazeera
WorldPingAl Jazeera
As Houthis grab Bab al-Mandeb, US appears willing to watch from sidelines
Stretched by its war with Iran, Washington may have little choice but to trust Houthi assurances on shipping.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera