South China Morning PostScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minIs expansion of Philippine bases for US use on track? Chinese think tank weighs inSatellite imagery shows that Philippine military bases open to US troops have expanded more slowly than expected, according to a Chinese think tank. In a report published on Thursday, the Beijing-based South China Sea Strategic Situation…South China Morning Post
The GuardianScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minIs Starmer deliberately leaving a mess for Burnham? – podcastKeir Starmer has been accused of leaving Andy Burnham with a £4.7bn black hole in defence funding. The government announced on Tuesday the defence investment plan, complete with a £15bn boost – but nearly £5bn would have to be found by a…The Guardian
France 24ScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minUkraine's attacks forcing 'Russians to realise the war is really happening'Ukraine has stepped up long-range drone attacks inside Russia in recent weeks, targeting energy infrastructure and military targets. Russian officials have reported repeated strikes in border regions, while Moscow has said its air defences…France 24
MIT Technology ReviewScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minThe Download: a startup has a solution for AI’s groupthink problemThis is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. LLMs are stuck in a groupthink groove. This startup is trying to get them out. Open up your chatbot…MIT Technology Review
TechRadarScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minAmazon reveals it used more energy than New Zealand in 2025 as its carbon footprint rises 16%Amazon says emissions rose 16% in 2025, purchased electricity emissions up 34% Projects are using renewable energy matching and lower-carbon materials Data center PUE continues to improve, but Google does it better In its 2025…TechRadar
Antara NewsScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minIndonesia ready to implement carbon trading ecosystemIndonesia's carbon trading ecosystem is fully prepared for implementation to support sustainable economic growth, ...Antara News
Lovin MaltaScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minWatch: €150,000 Scholarship Fund Relaunched For Students Studying AI And Emerging TechStudents looking to specialise in cutting-edge digital technologies can once again apply for funding through the Pathfinder Digital Scholarship, which has been relaunched with a total budget of €150,000. The scheme supports students…Lovin Malta
TechRadarScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minSamsung revives its best Galaxy S26 Ultra deal ever for 4th of July — get a record-beating $350 discount without a tradeThe official Samsung Store had an epic deal on the Galaxy S26 Ultra last week, with the retailer offering the device with a record-beating $350 upfront discount. Well, after a short pause, it appears that the deal is back today — just in…TechRadar
South China Morning PostScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minIndia’s toxic crop waste could fuel global airlines, study findsEvery year, farmers in India burn millions of tonnes of stalks, husks and other plant matter left after a harvest that has long contributed to winter smog in South Asia. But the agricultural waste – also known as crop residue – could…South China Morning Post
EngadgetScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minAmazon is ready to deploy the Leo satellite broadband serviceThere are now enough Amazon Leo satellites to launch the service, but its constellation is still tiny compared to Starlink's.Engadget
Ars TechnicaScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minGoogle’s AI buildout drove 37% increase in electricity use in 2025Google reported that its annual electricity consumption rose by 37 percent in 2025—the largest increase in the company’s history as Silicon Valley’s AI data center buildout continues. But the tech giant says it kept operational carbon…Ars Technica
AllAfricaScienceJul 2, 2026 · 1 minAfrica: World Bank Drops Climate Funding Target, Raising Fears for Africa[RFI] The World Bank has abandoned its target of directing 45 percent of its financing to projects that help tackle climate change, prompting warnings that poorer countries - especially in Africa - could receive less support to adapt to a…AllAfrica