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Alienated by Disclosure Day? You are not alone

Audiences have propelled Spielberg’s alien thriller to the top of the box office. Yet some exiting the cinema appear to believe this sappy extravaganza is not the director’s finest hour

Qualcomm CEO says AI agents will replace apps

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said he is bullish on smart glasses which could eventually become as big as the smartphone.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on AI devices, smart glasses and the future of smartphones

CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal speaks to Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon about the future of AI-powered devices, from smartphones and laptops to smart glasses, pins and other wearable technology. Amon explains how AI agents could change the way people interact with their devices, why apps may evolve rather than disappear and how chips will need to adapt for the next era of computing.

Bolivia’s Political Breaking Point

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From tents to trebles: Edinburgh book festival to set author’s words to music

Works of Ali Smith, Kathleen Jamie and more to feature in celebration of literature’s interplay with other art forms, says director

8 dead in B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials say

Updated on: June 15, 2026 / 6:06 PM PDT / CBS LA

Eight presumed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at California air force base

B-52 crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards air force base in southern California’s Mojave Desert, officials say

Sri Lanka sees ‘alarming’ rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from south-east Asia

Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connections

Cellphone fire reported on British Airways flight before landing at Las Vegas airport

A cellphone caught fire on a British Airways flight from London to Las Vegas on Monday, the airline said.

People in China are watching the World Cup differently this time

A 12-hour-plus time difference and various streaming options are influencing how people in China watch the World Cup.

Most Australians under 25 have never used newspapers or radio as a source of news, survey finds

But overall interest in news has increased, particularly among women and young people, 2026 Digital News Report finds

OnlyFans: Inside the Machine review

Amber Haque’s preposterously bleak film shows how hordes of men have turned the ethical answer to sex work into a sleazy nightmare – and how big tech is turning a blind eye. Sound familiar?