As House of the Dragon enters its third season, actor Fabien Frankel reflects on five years of playing the divisive Ser Criston Cole, teasing a surprising and uncompromising end for the character known as the Kingmaker as the Targaryen civil war reaches a bloody turning point in the Riverlands. HBO’s fantasy prequel returned for its … Read more
Lebanese families returning to southern pilot zones face widespread destruction as the Lebanese military accuses Israel of continuing shelling, bulldozing, and obstructing security deployments following a United States-backed agreement signed last month. Displaced residents returning to their home towns in southern Lebanon are encountering scenes of widespread destruction. According to reporting from Zawtar al-Gharbiya by … Read more
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has seen Ebola infections surge to 3,200 cases and 1,405 deaths as of July 27, 2026. This 17th national outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has spread across five provinces and is currently the third largest Ebola outbreak on record. The escalation is stark. In just 10 days, … Read more
Fabien Frankel portrays Ser Criston Cole in House of the Dragon. His portrayal has drawn intense viewer reactions on social media, prompting the actor to limit comments on his Instagram posts following online harassment regarding the character’s divisive actions in Westeros. Westeros, as depicted in House of the Dragon, is full of terrible people committing … Read more
The diplomatic opening raised hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, even as markets braced for a high-stakes Federal Reserve meeting and megacap tech earnings. The sudden shift in market sentiment follows nearly two weeks of intense bombardment in the Persian Gulf. U.S. stock futures climbed sharply on Sunday night, with Dow Jones Industrial Average … Read more
Honor is reportedly developing the Power3, a smartphone that could feature a massive 14,000mAh battery. Honor has shifted from simply building phones to creating devices that function effectively as power banks capable of making calls. The upcoming Power3 is reportedly testing a 14,000mAh battery, a figure that would nearly triple the capacity of a device … Read more
Coach Dave Rennie named three debutants in an extended 44-strong All Blacks squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa, while captain Ardie Savea will miss the initial non-Test fixtures for an extended break following a heavy workload over the past 18 months. The All Blacks are preparing for one of the toughest schedules in … Read more
Logitech has launched the G512 X keyboard, introducing Dual Swap technology that allows users to mix analog and mechanical key switches on the same device. Available now in 75% and 98% form factors, the keyboard retails for $199.99 for the G512 X 98 and $179.99 for the G512 X 75, offering customizable actuation and multi-point … Read more
Two-thirds of Gen Z and millennial adults in New Zealand have delayed major life milestones like buying a home or starting a family due to financial strain. According to Deloitte’s 2026 Gen Z and Millennial Survey released in early 2026, living costs and housing affordability far outrank global averages. Younger generations are fundamentally altering how … Read more
Apple is building a second-generation MacBook Neo with two expected upgrades: an A19 Pro chip and 12GB of RAM, up from the A18 Pro and 8GB in the current model. The second-generation Neo is expected in early 2027. The MacBook Neo has proven to be a critical and commercial success. IDC recently reported that Apple … Read more